Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-12-02

toned on the 0f0undS east OF the Capitol, 6red
a salute OF thirty-five snns, Zone for each
State.) which was replied to BY similar "a.
lutes from the forts around the city.
DEDICATION OF FRB1pMAx.s VILLAGE, Ar.
LIRorOn.-The dedicat OF the +" Freedman's
Village schools. hospitals, workshops, &c.
&c, at the Arlington estate, erected by Lieut
Col. f. N. Greene. will take place at 2 O'Clock
Tomorrow afternoon.
The exercises will be OF a highly interesting
character, consisting of addresses by distin.
rnished persOnaHea, musical exercises bv col.
orsd choirs, statement by Dr. Nichols, super
iptendent OF contrabands, in relation to their
condition, &c, &c.
We are requested to state that 1t will be me-
cessary for parties Who design being present at
passes at the headquarters, Department Of
Washing ton, corner of Fifteen and a half street
and Pennsylvania avenue. We make this n
pourcement because many persons suppose
that the card Of invitation will be q sufficient
pass, which Ia not the case.
MURpBR-Last Sunday night An AFFAIR oc-
Cured at the house Of Murty Geary, corner
of and Second streets, in the Fourth Ward,
tina. result d in the death OF young man named
Thomas Hill, by = wound inflicted by no.
torious fellow named James Murphy alias
Frenchy. The officers Of the Fourth Ward
were notified yesterday, and Immediately went
to work TO capture Murphy. Officers Dom
and Burch received Information that tn. fu-
pitive was In a vessel lying in the river OF
Van Ness's wharf, foot OF Sixteenth street; and
last night they obtained q small boat and 70 we'd
out TO The vessel, and arres ed Murphy and
carried him to the Fourth ward station. This
morning he had hearing before Justice Gil
beTson.
MNrty Gsary, swon.-Testified that he was
at home Sunday night, aud was in his house
with his wife and Hill. Hill was lying asleep
on bench Murphy cane can In, ard ,sd witness
God did Won do that forl' Witness turned and
saw Murphy with knife IN his hand. hut had
not yet seen him strike with It. Witness told
him to go out, as he wanted nobody TO come in
his houee fiourishipg knives. Murphy replied
that he, witness, had been about there long
enough, and made at witness, Who ran for a
gun to frlehten Murphy. Upon returning he
saw Murphy deliberately strike Hill 10 the
back OF the head with the knife. Hill was
taken to hospital directly.
ment OF Murty 9eary. Witness further stated
that he cav the knife in Frerchy's hand. and
took it from him. Witness prod the knife
such an implement as sailors use, and very
sharp.
Ars. Gedry sworn.-Testified that Hill was
lying asleep on a bench, when frenchy en-
tfJhd Us 529m and Without the least pro yoca
the knife and stabbed Hill in the back this was
the first Assault, and before Geary came INTO
the room; and this caused her to ask Frenchy,
g What IN tho name Of God did you do that
for ~
At this stage Of the proceedings, Omcer Ksl
ly. who had been sent to Douglas Hospital to
ascertain the condition OF Hill, returned with
tho information that Hill was dead, having
died last night, between and 10 O'Clock. Jus.
tice 0iberson Immediately committed the pris-
murder.
Murphy is one Of rough crowd that has In.
Tested SWampoodle, and is OF very dissipated
habit. He is about 20 years Of age, apparent.
~ and his features do not impress one strons.
ly in his favor. He was drunk Sunday night.
In AID OF ENLlsrMENrs.-The Executive
Committee appointed to collect money in aid OF
enlIstments In this city are pushing the natter
forward with energy, and contributions have
been received from most OF those gentlemen
whe signed the call for the first meeting in the
CITY Hall. Tomorrow the books for SD bscrip.
ton VIII be in the hands Of the ward collectors
and they will be around among the citizens for
contributions.
The managers OF the theaters, and other
places Of amusement have been appealed to
TO aid in the cause, End we believe they will
all do what they can to accomplish the end in
view, viz prevent another draft here. Mr.
Ford has replied to the committees, and saws
he will Cooperate in any arrangements 70 be
made with other managers - aid the cause
He il willing and ready U DO whatever may
seem most desirable TO the committee.
SERIOUS AcclDERr.-Thls morning, about II
O'Clock, rs Mr.. Swiggetr, clerk in the Pension
Office, was crossing Eighth street, at f, he was
pushed roughly by a runaway horse against
the door. post Of q tobacco store on Eighth
street, and tho whole wei yht OF the horse press.
ing sainst him. Mr.. S. was tor a momen. in
dana er OF sustaining serious injury. The horse,
however, got entangled In the harness and fell
and Mr.. :. was thus released and tafen into a
house ar by, where DR. Woodbury., clerkin
The Post Office, was in attendance, and pro-
nou need the injuries but slight.
CIRCUIT COURT, Chief Justies cartter.-rhs
court was engaged upon the Sickles cut.oiE
case TO. day, and was adjourned over to one
clock by Justice Cartier from patriotic feeling
in view Of the Inauguration Of the Statue Of
Freedom on the dome of the Capitol.
BY this means, Dir. CLARK Mills, who was on
the jury, and who was naturally desirous 70
be present at the ceremonies at the Capitol, was
Afforded an opportunity 80 to do.
Mr. Isherwood has arrived, aud his rs.exarn-
nation viii be entered upon.
MARROW EsCAPE.-A Frenchman named |
Charles CIassa, aged "a years, was found last |
hue, near 18th street. One carriage had run |
'ver him, but did not seriously tniure him;
md q second was about doing so, when he !
vas discovered. He was accommodated with |
lodgings at the Second Ward station.
THE AauEpUCr CoMMITrRR.-The commit
90 on the part Of the Councils are just now
'usy In making arrangements for properly
q the city, and meeting has been called at :
clock this evening, at the Mayors Omce, at |
which they expect to complete ell the arrange
aeuts.
PEasoHAL.-Mayor Wallach left the city this
corning, to be- absent until Friday. In the |
,eantime, Jonn H. Semmes, Esq, President Of |
Ia board OF Aldermen, will perform the duties |
I the Mayoralty.
THE Gas OPpIcR.-The Office OF the Gas |
company is now at as3 10th street, tween d |
nd z, the ofice on nth street having been |
seated several days a9O l