Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-01-24


ington Councils, in relation to the Alexandria and
washington railroad, gives some points In the
history OF one OF the most barefaced swindles of
the day. There are some facts and considerations,
however, which they do not advert to, namely
1. That the right of way for said road has never
YET been legally acquired-certainlyn not for those
portions Of 10 which run through private property
and along the west side Of the turnpike. The
right OF way derived from the turnpike company
was limited to the east half Of the bed Of their
road. Suits are now pending for parts of private
lots through which the railway was built without
the owners consent There can be no doubt that
companies was Illegal and void.
The endorsement Of the city Of Washington
upon the railroad bonds Is simply void for want
Of power.
8. The endorsement was not made in pursuance
Of the Corporation laws providing for It,
4. The amount expended upon the construction
and equipment Of the road can never be ascer-
tanned, az no books of amount were ever kept.
The directors and all the officers OF the company
were merely nominal, except the president, Jas.
y French, who carried the whole concern In his
pocket, and led every one In any way connected
with itby the nose, the endorsement committee
Of the city included
S. The rolling stock was not seized by the in
surgents, but was run of by James 8. French
himself
6. There are very large claims against the
company, not mentioned by the committee-one
Of $50, 900, In coupon bonds, secured by deed Of
trust, with some years interest Another issue OF
and deed Of trust to secure them recorded. How
many Of these are out J. g. French alone can tell.
IL Is reasonable to suppose that the holders Of
these bonds will not give up without struggle;
nor will the holders Of a large number Of claims
for work and materials, which are embraced in
one Of these deeds Of trust.
II either the city Of Washington or the
United States have anything to do with this rad
their fingers will undoubtedly be very badly burnt.
Ii the United States take ii out Of the hands of the
city In any manner, they will start a lobby in
Ia f0r l. IL.
whose pertinacity would surpass that Of the
claimants for David Dardin's horse-costing the
Government In the end three times az much az
the cost Of building new and good railway.
Alexandria, Va. K.
Dr.. F. A. Won MoscHzIsKER-we desire to
call the attention Of readers to the advertise
ment Of this eminent oculist and aurist which
may be found In another column. This gentle
man has a worldwide reputation In his specali-
ties OF the eye and ear; indeed some of the cures
stected by him might be pronounced almost mi
racuious. Certificates are In his possession for
the inspection Of patients or Others desiring 70
examine them, from persons OF well known repu-
tation In the army and in civil life, who have
been under his treatment and received the great
est benefits from bis operations, which have been
performed to their entire satisfaction. Truly NAV
u be said he has made the deaf to hear, and the
blind to see. His operating rooms are at 227
Pennsylvania avenue.
FOURTH WARD STATION CAszs-Bsfoys Justice
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fined 81 Isaac Pilkington, do; do. 90. L.
Eagan, do; do. 80 "a. A. McCalla, do; do
81 So. Eugene Dunlop, larceny Of two kits of
mackerel; jail for court. John Mason, cold. do
do. James Ishsm, vagrant; dismissed. Thomas
Montgomery, drunk; turned over to the military
l.. Chambers, do; fined 81 VIM. Shellaman,
do do. 81. John Lewis, do; turned over to the
military. Daniel Hill and Dennis Sullivan,
larceny Of a watch; held for further hearing.
Peter Myers, fighting; fined 80. Samuel Harlan,
do dismissed. Samuel Harlan, for larceny of a
coat; jail for court. John Porter, drunk and dis
orderly; turned over to the military
SERIOUS AccIDENr.-ThIs morning, as private
OF the Sixth U. 8. cavalry, was riding down the
avenue, when In the vicinity Of Eleventh street
his horse overreached and caught the shoe of his
hind foot in the heel Of the forward shoe, throw
Ing him heavily upon the rider bruising the latter
remarkable from the fact thatthe horse was walk
ing, and turned a complete somersault, falling
across the soldier. The injured man was carried
Of by his officer until he was able to be removed
to his quarters In carriage.
The WHITE BEAR RRsrAuRASr northwest
corner OF Sixth street and Pc avenue), opened for
the first time las night, was a great center Of at
traction-thousands Of people passing through the
to sample the edi and drinkable luxures of the
establishment. 1t has entrances from Pa. avenue
and Sixth street, and on the second floor has a
number Of superb supper rooms, in convenient
proximity to the kitchen. call at Hops"
White Bear Restaurant will be the correct thing
hereafter for all who wish to arrive at the pos
sible" Of good fare.
PoLIcE.-The following arrests and cases tried
were reported by the Fourth Ward patrolmen for
Yesterday John M. BIddle, selling liquor with.
ont license; nne $40 so by Justice Barnaclo
Mary Walker, threats Of violence; sent to Jail bv
Justice w alter. Jno. Brisco, larceny; dismissed
by Justice Barnaclo. John Drunk, very drunk;
turned over to the military. Miss Ida, selling
liquor without license; dismissed by Justice
Walter.
SUPREME Court, January 23.-Hon. Morton g.
Wilkinson, ofMinnesota, and Jackson Grimshaw,
Esq of Illinois, were admitted attorneys and
counsellors Of this Court.
No. Al. VIM. Glasgow, Jr., ct al, plaintiffs in
error, VS.. John b. Hortiz. The argument Of this
cause was continued by Mr.. Bates for the plain
tifs in error, by Mr.. Hill for the defendant in
error, and by Mr.. Bates FOR plaintiffs In error.
RAILROAD IMPROVEMENT That portion of the
Washington and Alexandria railroad track which
passes through this city Is being taken up and re-
laid in q substantial manner, II iron being substi-
tuted for the fiat rail. The workmen were en-
ployed this morning on that part Of the track
which is in the vicinity of the Capitol.
THE ATTENTION Of the trade and citizens of
Washington IL called to the fact that genuine
Boston crackers are manufactured by US fresh and
warm every day. Dayton's Bakery, 456 Eleventh
street, between and H. ja23r
WE WOULD CALL attention to the card Of Mr.
w. b. Moses, manufacturer and dealer in furni-
ture. He has the largest assortment Of cottage
furniture, seat chairs and other furniture, In
the city. Purchasers will do well to call upon
him, al Thorn's Building, No. 500 Seventh street.
second and third floors. Open day and evening,
for accommodation Of the public. Jan % 6t#
scURvY AND ScRoEULoUs ERUPTIoNs will soon
cover the bodies Of those brave men who are
fighting their country's battles. Night air, bad
food, and drenching rains will make sad havoc
with the strongest. Therefore, let every man
supply himself with Holloway's Ointment; 1t Is
certain cure for every kind Of skin disease. Only
IS cents per pot. 215
CoRNs, Bunions, Calosities, Bad Nails, En-
larged Joints, and all diseases Of the feet cured
without pain, by DR.. White, Surgeon Chiropo-
dist, i26 Pennsylvania avenue, between Four
and-a half and Sixth streets. Room "a up stairs
Once hours from IL m. to p m. Orders TO call
at residences promptly attended to. jan I5-1m*
PLEASANT FURNISHED RooMs, with fuel and
gas, with or without board, at AIS Z street, be-
tween Eighth and Ninth streets. Table boarders
can be accommodated. jan 15-1m%
INDIA RUBBER GooDs.
India rubber Sheets for protecting children's
beds, that no family should be without; rs cents