Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-02-25
LATE LOCAL NEWS.


and Battery, Threats Of Violence, GAd LibsL-we
learn that, for short time past, the eldest son Of
Lieut. Samuel Chase Barney, and his two daugh-
tiers, have been in the custody Of DR.. Harvey
Lindsey, the guardian appointed by the Orphans
Court, while the second 500, Eddy, has for some
months past been with his father On Friday last
mir. Barney met his eldest SON. samuel Chase on
Louisiana avenue, aud took him into custody.
DIR. Harvey Lindsey then sued out a writ Of
habeas corpus to recover both the eldest children,
Chasey and Eddy The matter came up for
bearing
Before Judge Msyyiek. fof tie Ctyeui, Cour.D
yesfsrddy.-After hearing the arguments OF coun-
sci the Court gave order for the delivery of the
two eldest children Of Samuel Chase Barney,
(Chasey and Eddy.) into the custody of DR. HaT-
vey Lindsey, the guardian appointed by the
Orphans Court, until such time as TIE decree of
said Orphans Court may be annuIled by al APP
pellate Court, until the said children have at
tained their me- iority.
Before JGsfics Johnson yeStsYday.-iieuf. Rsr.
ney was brought before Justice JobREon yesterdsy
on a warrant for his arrest on the charge Of an
assault and battery on his eldest sou, samuel
Chase, committed while taking him into h.
custody on Friday last, as above stated, Or subse
quently. Several witnesses were examined, after
which the case was dismissed
Another warrant was ser ed upon Lieut.. BlE-
ney, charging him with librl on J. w. ip- .-st
aud others contained in pamphlet, which IL is
alleged was printed by order Of Lieut. B3TneY
and published and circulated by him. This case
was set for hearing this morning At II o'clock.
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peace arranD was served upon Lisut Barney
yesterday afternoon, charging him with making
threats OF violence towards DR.. Earv5Y Lindsey
on the g 18th inst. A hearing in this case also was
postponed until this morning. Lieut.. Barney en-
gaging on bis own recognizance for s3 90 to
appear
Rsfors Justice Johnson tins morning A large
ctowd was present in the Fourth Ward station
house this morning, at IL O'Clock, ss counsel,
witnesses, &c, In the postponed cases.
In the libel case, JOSEPH l.. Pearson was sworn.
The witness was shown copy OF the pamphlet
said to contain the ibels and identified it that
which was printed at POlkinhorn's establishment
where the witness Is employed. Mr. Barney had
the printing done. Witness was present when he
(Barney) read the "proof," and made certain
corrections therein
At this point Judge Purcell appeared, and
stated that he had been summoned az a witness in
the case being tried, and was surprised that the
trial should be 6Xed IN day when b. held court.
He had now hhy persons waiting for him In the
Orphans Court, and urged postponement until
Monday next
Mr.. Davidge Counsel for Lieut. Barny) said he
was anxious TO have speedy trial for his client
who was prosecuted man, but be would consent
to a postpOnement, not to smbarraSs tine proceed
ings In the Orphans Court
The parties having agreed upon Thur,dsy
morning, ten O'Clock, further consideration OF the
case was postponed until that time.
In the case of the threats Of violence, DR. Har-
vey Lindsey appeared and was sworn He tes-
titled to the fact OF Mr. Barney having threatened
nlHl Win personal violence, but said he had
apprehe.siols Of bodily harm from Mr. Barney
nor any other man. He supposed breach OF the
peace might result, and II was proper for him 10
take the action be had, but he did not feel any
apprehension In the sense of fear
Justice johnson took Lieut. Barney's own re-
cognlzance FOR his appearance this evening to
give bail to keep the peace towards DR.. Lindsley.
John Wiehl, who were charged with stealing
a horse was called up for hearing before Justice
Walter, and thsy Were dismissed. Another case
was laid before Justice johnson against MI
Rels, which was also dismissed there being no
evidence whatever TO sustain such a charge Mr.
X, who was greatly mortified, declares that IL Is
persecut on Of him, ard he will now claim pro-
tecuon OF the law. GeorgeC Hathron, violating
city ordinance ruled for fer her hearing The
same, for keeping livery staoIe without license:
ruled for further hearing before Justice Waltp-
Chase Barney, for assault ard battery on Chase
Barney, jr. was arrested by Sergeant Cronin
and appeared before justice Johnson. who dis,
missed the case. Chase BsTncy, for threats Of
violence, was he'd to bail for further hearing nv
Justice. Geo. Walker, larceny: sent to jail for
further hearing hY Justice Rarnaclo Jobn
Marion, peddling without license; fined 500 s.
by Justice Barnaclo.
DIsoEpERLY PRISONS = TIVE weeks since the
arrest Of party Of disorderly persons at the house
OF Z. Leonard, was reported by the police The
house is on street, opposite the Patent Once
Leonard was tried at Court for keeping disor-
On the day Of his acquittal, a soldier went no a
Police Magistrate for a warrant againt him. for
assaulting and beating him. Last night the dis
order became so great as to attract a crowd and
The patrolmen on the beat, again arrested Loe-
nard, and with him Jas and Annie Uoughertv
Lydia Donnelly. The females resisted the arres,
and struggled like experts to disarm the patrol.
man, and probably would have secured the es-
cape OF the whole party, but for the timely ar
rival Of another patrolman. They were taken 10
the Central Guardhouse, and Justice Thompson
hned Leonard 81 .12h, and his three associates
Sl3.l2X each.
ANOTHER UNION VIcToRY-THs GsorgstO1n
EIeetton.-The entire Union ticket for members
of the Boards Of Aldermen and Common Council
was elected In Georgetown yesterday, without op-
position. The following is a list Of the members
elect
Board of Aldermen George w. BeaIl Walter
Libbey.
Common Councils. IA Howell, J. T Bangs.
L. A. Newman, VIM. X. Collins, VIM h Ten
ney, Charles 8. English, John Marbury ir John
i. Kelley, james Goddard, l.. l.. Clements, Jas
J. Barrett
The vote was unusually small, an ssecesb,, had
not the heart, after the late Union victories 10
nominate candidates, but surrendered at discse-
ton.
AFKMINNR FIsHT-A row having occurred
In house on Twelfth street, south Of the avenue
Sergeant DowneT arrested Laura Gaskin, JuIis
Dean, Nelly Matthews, and a male visitor 70 Tie
and took them sill before Justice
Clark Here Il appeared In evidence that Laura
ard Julia got into I" muss' all about some fur
niture In the house, which was claimed by the
latter. A fight ensued, and Laura was getting
the worst Of IL, when she drew knife and stabbed
Julia, infictlng a slight wound. Justice CLARK
held the parties to security for further hearing
this morning, which hearing resulted In the mat
ter remaining as II Is the evidence not satisfying
the Justice as to the parties at fault AND as the
grand jury sits on Monday next, he advised the |
party feeling aggrieved TO appeal to that body.
PRIsoNERs.-This morning a squad of near |
thirty soldiers, belonging to General Banks |
division, and who have been In confinement for |
desertion or other offences, at Frederick, Nd,
were brought to this city, and delivered over TO
the custody Of the Provost Marshal, and by him |
were ordered into confinement at the Central |
Guardhouse. They belong to New York reei-
ments, near Frederick. -Four refugees were also
brought before the Provost Marshal this morn. |
Ing, and were properly cared for. Other prisoners
At Hancock, are expected here.
SUPREME CouRr, February "a Upon the OPEN
ing Of the Court, Mr. Justice Wsyns remarked TO
Iae Bar;
"Tnls Court having been inscrmod that the