Evening star., 1863-03-24

/ RACES committed upon han. sHs went to the
watch house next merning, and gave himself
1 mp Voluntarily. If he had had q weapon he
! would have killed A., and he thanked God
4 thai he lad not , s,,s :.
Tie testimony for the prosecution hero
closed, and the defence here called G. G. Hogan
to prove the character Of the house; and he
! was asked byaMr. Norris if an attempt had not
been mddo1to rob him in this house. - 2
! Ms.bIadiy argued that the character Of the
/ Prepared 10 prove that the order for the guard
was procured from the Provost Marshal ander
the mistake nsimpressien by Capt. Todd that
fhat vhen he was informed of the mistake the
order was counter nanded, but it was too late,
they had accomplished the work. He contended
that no officer had the right to make such ar
rest. ofher than the Metropolitan Police, when
specially delegated He desired the case to be
taken TO court ha, ing full jurisdiction. &c Z.
Mr. Norris said the defense were prepared to
Prove mat these officers had evidence that
felony had been plotted, and that after per-
reH14tucsihe ctthe parties had resurtHd 10
thlehpns With the pIunder. -. - .,:ss@'
M1I Norris aid that II they could only preSe
the ha.acter Of the house by giving the names
Of the parties and the facts they WeEen posses
sion of, they would wave further examination
The Justice dismissed all the defendants ex-
cept Mr.. Allen, who gave bail for his appear,
anee at court, in the sum of $500. g, :-OCJ =!
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GofMENtEMENT oFTHR MEDICAL ;DEpNRT-
MfST OF GRoRGETowN CoLLHG GRa-Thea annual
conmencpment OF the Medical Department. Of
Georgetow College took place on Thursday
last, and the haH was thronged with an appre-
ciative audienceof ladies and gentlemehIthe
elite of the cities Of Washington and George.
town .''At IL O'Clock, President Early, s. j.,
made an appropriate Introductory address, an d
was followed by DIR. johnson Eliot, Dean, who
read the Act of Congress granting to George
town College the authority to confer the degree
of Doctor of Medicine.
The degree of M. II. was then conferred on
the following gentlemen:-A Boothby, ID. c.:
Thes. Bowen, West Indies; ]. A. Chain berlin,
n H:-W. r. Demoss, Ind; L. y: Loomis, d.
Edward Clarence Woodbury., Mass; F. p
Richards, Va; L. w. Ritchie, ID. c.; A. b. She
kell, ID. c.; 5. S. Turner, Tenn; r. S. +. Walsh
Md; A. M. Wilder, Mass; H. Z. Woodbury.,
N H.
The yaledctory, by Prof. Jas. E. Morgan
was particularly practical and appropriate.
1t embodied those sound and utilitarian views,
10 which he alone can give expression who Is
had long years of experience in the noblest of
the learned professions. Delivered in a calm
deliberate, and dignified manner, it was highly
appreciated by all present.
At night, Prof. Morgan was complimented
with serenade by the stu udents-W ithers' fine
band officiating.
The occasion was one long to be remembered.
and we heartily wish the Medical Dppartmrn
OF Georgetown COLLEGE the success ii 50 ri ichly
merits.
THE NEwsEoTs HoME-On Sunday after
neon quite an interesting meeting of the friends
OF the newsboys was held at the Young Mems
Chris uan Association rooms, and was attend
ed by about twenty five boys from the differ
ent printing offices. On questioning them,
nearly all Were found to be without homes,
eating At the eating houses and sleeping where
ever they can. Ot those present eight were
from New York, anal had lived 1T the Home
there. The plans of the proposed Homo, in the
old Mansion House, above Willard's were ex-
plalned o them, and they seemed highly pleased,
and were very anxious to know if a savings
bank would not be established for their benefit.
Addresses were delivered by Rev. Mr.. Reed,
Major IAncey and Daniel Low, ESQ, of New
York, which We're listened to attentiyely We
understand that the rooms of the Home will bs
made ready. for the reception OF the boys at
once, and in all probability next week the
Home will be in successful operation.
WAsHINGToN M oEEY MARKET.-Q uotations
for stocks, coin and uncurrent money, furnished
by Lewis johnson & Co, Bankers:
Buying. Selling.
y. S. Coupon Bonds, 1881 ......1Oik 1857
t. ). 80 Notes. es.............1O6L IO1L
Quartermasters' Checks. :. 4a9al -
New Certificates s................ 97a
U. S. Demand Notes. ....... 146a1i7
American Gold ........... 1i6alH
American siiver....... ..l36als
PICKED CP AND MONEY SAvED.-N. Watch
er, Daniel r. Mann and John Haggerson were
picked up yesterday from the street twhere
they had laid down drunk,) by the Second
Ward patrol, and conye ed to the station house
for safe keeping. They had in their possession
Sl33.15, which would no doubt have replen.
ished the pockets of thieves but for the timely
arrest by the police.
CONTACTS AwARDED.-The Mayor yester-
day awarded the annual contracts for paving,
curbing, &c, for the year ending March 80,
1eGi, to the following parties For the first dis
trict composed of the First and Second Wards,
to DominicR Giddings; second district, Third
and Fourth Wards, to Charles Stewart; and
the third district, Fifth, Sixth and Seventh
Wards, TO Geo. G.. Wilson.
CLARA SIDNAL, a lady of remarkable elocu-
tionary powers, who has attracted the favor
able attention Oh the people Of London and
elsewhere, is now in this country. She is
travelling for health and pleasure, but efforts
are being made TO induce her to deliver lee
tures and readings in New York, Philadelphia
and Washington
A BALL will be given Monday evening,
April 9th, at Temperance Hall, under the aus
piCes OF the Phoenix Society. Active efforts
will be made to secure to all who may paTtici.
pate an evening Of enjoyment.
SEE FIRST PAGE of to-day's Star for interest
ing local articles.
Es Ear 1d5 Tn5Gst D.ssss.
P;1D aS WiaTds fHf tessmo
call at hi once. mar 243t
KISD.-To be relieved Of these terrbl evils call
on DR.. " hite, and submit to his nanipulations.
Hundreds OF our citizens testify with gratitude As
to his successful treatment of cornB bunions nails
growing in the flesh, etc. DR.. White makes
stSsss an IS get
avenue, I.ane l. Tucker building ) between Four
anf a-half and Sixth streets. No charge for
sultation. mar A-tf
THERE is now displayed at the Dollar Store 3S
Pt avenue, near AZ street, brila MT assort-
ment of Jewery in all its varieties. Call and look
at it and invest dollar there. mar 2i-Iw*
THE INDIAN HgRB DOCTOR,
From Canada, will describe diseases and tell his
patients the nature of their complaints or Ill.
ness, without receiving any informa-
tien from them.
No charge for Consultation OF Advice.
OUR MOTfo.-
We use such Balms have no strife
With Nature the Laws Of Life;
With Blood our / ands We never stain
Nor poison men to ease their pain.
Our Father whom all goodness fills,
Provides the means to cure an ills;
The simple Herbs beneath our feet,
Well used, relieve our pain complete.