Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-04-26

rather freely in in toxicating drinks last night
and this morning, Look around being drunk,
was decorating his head dress with ornaments
grade. and he told Look around that he was
not man enough to wear them yet. This pro-
voked Loci. around. and he assaulted the
Chief. and fired two shots from pistol, one Of
which took effect rear the neck and behind the
right ear Of the Chief, and passing around his
head came out Of his month. Hole-in .the-day
had q pocket-Knife which be used upon his
opponent, cutting him across the nose near the
forehead and below the gristle. The comba-
tants were not separated until each was very
weak from loss Of blood. They were taken to
their rooms in the hotel, and proper surgical
attention secured for them. Look around is not
seriously injured, but fears are entertained for
the safety Of Hole in-the. day, who, though
sensible, is very weak from loss of blood.
BIBLE SocIETY.-The annual business meet
ing of the Washington city Bible Society was
President, Dr. Parker, in the chair.
After the usual opening services and the
reading Of correspondence with the Parent
Society, the anniversary was fixed for Monday
A committee of five consisting of Messrs. z.
Richards, Jos. H. Bradley, Edward q. Gar
rington, q: II. Utermehle, and Chas. H. Lane
was appointed to nominate officers OF the
society for the ensuing year; to report at an
adjourned meeting one week hence.
The following resolution, after some remarks
relative to the desirableness of definite infor-
nation and if convenient Of action, was unani-
Resolred, That the members OF the Board Of
Managers, representing as they do in person
most Of the churches Of the city, be requested,
unless rendered inappropriate by existing cir
cumstances, to have the Bible cause presented
and contributions made in the Sc veral churches
before :he anniversary.
The meeting subsequently adjourned to next
Monday afternoon, May I'd, at five o'clock, in
the rooms of the Young Mems Christian Asso.
citation, No. SEQ Seventh street, adjoining the
Depository.
, DARING RoBBERY-Last night, Samuel Ste
vens, soldier belonging to the I'd District
regiment, was in Wanderlick's restaurant
near the Navy Yard, when party Of soldiers,
said to belong to the 18th NJ Y. Engineers,
rushed in the room, attacked Stevens, who was
knocked down and robbed of his watch and
over eighty dollars, together with some valu-
able papers. Officers Duvall and Hardin were
quickly on the spot, and arrested Corporal
James Feenan on suspicion Of icing one OF the
party, and he WAS taken to the station THIS
morning he gave information, and officer Har-
bin procured warrant against Timothy Hen.
Messy, and on going to the camp soon found
Hennessey and searched him, but during the
operation Hennessey threw away portion of
the money, which was, however, recovered,
and this morning on his being taken before
Justice Gull fully committed Hennessey for
court.
SUDDEN DEATH.-A gentleman named Au.
i
politan Hotel about 12H O'Clock last night. The
case was reported to Officer Lynch, of the
Fourth Ward, who notified the coroner, and an
inquest was held this morning. From the evil
dence it appeared that the deceased was a citi-
zen OF Rhode Island, where he had occupied
important positions and was highly esteemed.
as lieutenant of the LIST Rhode Island battery,
in which he served till the term expired. He
came to Washington recently in expectation Of
obtaining position under the Government,
ndi &c q no W. mn q
Unfortunately he was addicted to intemper-
ance, and Notwithstanding his efforts to alb
STAN, he would sometime indulge freely; and
the jury returned a verdict attrbuting the
death to habitual intemperance.
WHOLESALE Cow SrEAL1Na.-L eander
Prout, a colered butcher, who has stall in the
Western Market, was arrested yesterday by
Officer Purcell, of the First ward, on charge
OF stealing COW from Michael Kelcher, No.
34 Fourteenth street. Prout drove the COW, it
is said, from the commons where she was gra-
Zing to slaughter house and butchered her.
officer Purcell, with q search warrant, sue
the hide, which was delivered to Mr.. Kelcher
Prout is the same individual who was indicted
by the grand jury, in conjunction with Hester
King, for stealing three cows from the farm Of
Mr.. Lyons, and tried at a late term of the Crlm-
inal Court but by some hook or crook managed
to get clear, although the cows were found in
his possession. Justice Drury committed the
accused to Jail for court.
THE RUMoRRD Loss OF THE ALRRT.-We
understand that letter has been received in
that the sehr Alert, Of this city, was lost
during the late stoIm. The Alert left here on
the 18th Of February, with cargo of suffers
which belonged to a Mr.. Worth, a sutler, Thos
Lewis, Job w. Angus, and Woodford Stone,
the latter being the owner Of the vessel.
manded by Capt. Beavers. and had on board
when she left here Mr. Stone and Mr.. George
Freedom, of New York, the latter going out as
clerk The Baltimore insurance company that
insured the goods on the vessel have received
no tidings of the loss, and it is hoped the report
OF her loss Is incorrect.
FIRE.-Last night, about half-past O'Clock,
fire was discovered in the dwelling of Thos. p.
Simpson, No 800 Pennsylvania avenue, near
9th street. The fire was in the third story,
ger to the inmates at first appeared to be immi-
nent. Roundsman Greer and officer Fuss, of
the Third Ward, and roundsman Kelly and
officer Lynch, of the Fourth Ward, were soon
on the spot, and rendered effective aid to the
family. In endeayoriug to assist the family
and save the property, officer Lynch had his
hand severely burned. The firemen were soon
at work, but considerable damage was done to
the upper story before the fire was extin.
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CHARGE OF ATTEMPT, OF SKDUCTIoN.-Sat-
urday Mr.. James Thornton was arrested by
officer McCOlgan, of the Fourth Ward, on the
charge OF attempting to seduce the W .fe of Geo
Krebling, and also for threats against George
Krebling. The complainant and wife were
marned about two years and were living in
Alexandria. The defendant. who 1t is said,
had been seeking the hand of the lady in ques-
ton prior to the marriage, visited Alexandria
recently, and meeting with Mrs. Krebling
seemed to renew his attachment for her. At
forwards leaving Alexandria he wrote letter
to her, it is alleged, undertaking her husband,
which Mrs. Krebling showed to her husband,
and this caused the arrest of Thornton. The
case was laid before Justice johnson who
dismissed the charge OF attempt at seduction,
and held Thornton to bail for peace.
ALMOST AFIRR.-Yesterday, about halt. past
~ o'clock as officer Brnil was passing three
story frame house on X street, between 18th
and 18th, occupied by MIR. James HAZEL, he
discovered smoke Issuing from the third.story
windows. The officer ran up stairs and found
large pile of clothing In the corner of the room
on fire, which he extinguished, thus prevent
ing disastrous fire, as there are a n lumber Of
frame buildings in the vicinity. 10 - !
GTRAYED-About two weeks ago, q small white
- GOAT with short horns; was about kidding.