Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-01-07

SAoc1iy,
FATAL ACcIDKSr.-Yesterday, Mr.. Samson
Jenkins and his son-in-law, Louis Thomas,
were out cunning about two miles beyond
Tennallytown. In their route they came upon
wild turkey-and as Mr. Thomas was about
sing his gun to shoot the charge accidentally
exploded and the shot entered Mr.. jenkins
breast. He was taken to his house. near Ten.
allytown. and died last night. Mr.. Jenkins
leaves a large family to deplore his loss Mr.
Jenkins had but lately moved to his late resi-.
dence near Tenallytown, and invited hts SON.
'n.law to go on with him on this hunting ex-
pr dit or, which has resulted in his death. Mr.
Thomas is greatly distressed.
DIFFICULTY OBvIATRD Last Monday night
Mr. w. q. Magee was elected police magistrate
by the Georgetown CoRncils, and he not being
justice OF the peace, was not qualified to act
LII order that the business might proceed regu-
jar1y, the councils appointed Justice Reaver,
to act until his successor shall be qualified.
Yesterday the cases were dismissed, Justice
Reaver declining TO act This morning, Jus
iica Reaver entered upon the temporary dis
charge of the duties, and thus obyiatas the
difficulty. stS
z. DESPERATE DRsERTER.-On Tuesday night
Detective Brooks and Recruiting officer Keas-
by attempted TO arrest Paddy Welch, a deser-
t. from the 1st d. 9. Voiuteers. but the latter
inflicted tlow upon Mr.. Brooks. and sue
ceeded in making his escape. Last night on
Ger Frazier met Welch, and attempted to arrest
him, when WEIGH cut the arm and hand of the
officer, and again succeeded in getting away
USiCIe dlQ COulu GedCH the ofUC6G. Inc latter
is not very badly hurt.
A WORD OF ADyIcE.-We most heartily ad-
wise all who desire to enioy the richest dra-
maiic treat Of the season to visit Growers The
atre tonight Miss Charlotte Thompson is to
appear in her charming character OF " Little
barefoot" which is spoken of IN the highest
terms Of praise by the press of every city
wherein she has played it, and we ara sure OF
the justice of these praises, Judging from the
decided talent which she has displayed in other
THE CANTERBURY BENEFIT FOR THE SAM
Try fAlR'1Wn; Sim ESD, pr,opIiss1S Of
feneft for the aid OF the Ladies Sanitary Fair,
and the hsnefit performance will come off to-
morrow evening, when grand entertainment
indeed will be given, and q handsome sum will
K undoubtedly be realized.
FIRST Hop OF THE Seasonal very pleas
ant chop" the first of the season, came off at
the Washington House last night. Among
those who took part in 1t were Hon. Henry
Wilson, of Massachusetts, Hon. John A. Bing-
ham, of Ohio, and Hon. Arson Herrick, Of New
York.
PRIsoNER-The Baltimore American says
that Miss Kate Mccoy, who was arrested in
that city by the Government authorities upon
the charge of having recrossed the military
lines contrary to orders issued by the Secre-
tary OF War, was sent to Washington for i'm
prisonment.
THE BOUNTY AND VOLUNTEER FuND.-Tke
executive committee engaged upon the work
Of raising bounty and volunteer fund will
meet at the Mayors Office, at O'Clock to. night,
upon business of importance, and the collec-
tors are ex pected to be IN attendance
SELLING LIQUOR TO SoLDIRRs.-P. G. Muir
ray, proprietor Of the Herndon House, corner
| of and Ninth streets, was fined $40 this morn
ing by Justice Ferguson for selling liquor to
soldiers. z--.5s.s--r.. 40
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