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lsYJ. c. MCGUIRE 4 co, Auctionsers.

THIRTY-SIY DESIRABLE BUILDING LOTS On
FOURTEENTH STREET AND ADJ ACEST
THERETO, At PUBLIC AUCTION, = -
On. MONDAY AFTERNOON. Arrl IA at a.;
O'Clock on the premises we shall sell the sasterIe
half of Square No. -, ubdvidei into thirty six
desirable building lots. sixteen of them frantn -
and extending back la feet to 5-fOot alley, and
twenty fronting u feet each ON and vstTeets
near Fourtee nth street and eytendin back ts %
foot alley .18S y
Terms one- half cash the remainder in, shree
and six months, with interest secured By deed of
tru.t on the pre- mises, .-'
5CoDyeyanees mt the cost of the purchasers -
U-PlOts Of the lots g ay be obtaii.ed 1T the auc-
tiOu rooms. 49,. "a - 49, 49,. =.
ap HIT j. G. MCGUfRE.& CO., .suets
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-04-15

E'OR SALE OR RENT-That first-class DIV ELL.
L mo HOUSE and lot Of ground ut the sou IN
west corner OF Prince and Columbus streets. Alex
andris. Title perfect ami immediate possession
given. Inquire Of JAMES A, ST0ULENBERG,
Washington, corner 18th AMI X SITS.
ap d Im- ,-fS j. H. LATHROP. 8
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-04-15

E'0R RENT--A large BRICK HOUSE. having
L been thoroughly, repaired throughout. con
tanning fifteen rooms Including Iar.e dining
Geerget"wn: suitable for hotel, boarding house
&c. Immediate posscssi on given Inquire at No
IJ7 Thirteenth street, between l. end T.. setweeu
IL and q 'cluca apII-.wr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-04-15

FOR SAEE-i SiRGAIS.--Two LOTS contig
Il uauS-i ami d acres-beaat full healthy, good
nsighbnshoof, 3;e miles north Of city. :.
Also Wanted-A small HOUSE and GARDEN in
The coHliry for the snGlmer. Address DIR. H n.
WADS WORTH 366 G street. an 7-eoit*
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-04-15

EOR SALE-One thousand dollars only for an
u equal partnership and me half of the stock of
an established business pa wing from So to s. per
day nett profit No bonus required
MITCHELL SON, Real Estate Brokers.
t2-twE southeas st N nd hist
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-04-15

Tor SALE-LOTS 81 and -, in Square 5l3 front
ing ai'"pt ~ feet on street north. between
9Th ard 9TH en-. running back to au equal Frontage
on Ridge street, containing in the az gregatn. say
13,I5I square feet Cash purchasers can obtain
great bargain Address NJ SNYDER, Jr., 80
Nassau street. Few York Up L. iws
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-04-15

E'0R RENT-A second Goor FRONT ROOM. and
l. two third hOOr rooms. furnished unfur
nished in y most desirable summer locality. APP
ply at 4:6 north street. between 18th and ltth
streets. corner of Vermont avenue. Wanted, AT
elderly colored WOMAN, to do the Sork of small
family. Apply ; above an I3-3tr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-04-15

I AHGE BRICK DWELLING dn III north, he
u tween 9th and 9TH west. .5l5, will he sold for
Ss,aa. Immediate possession. Terms easy. Wouh
as" seitoti'er Improved aud unimpr0yed property
in convenient loeSAi onS, b. MiEBURS.
ap6-iNF -. - .t2l | strnct north
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-01-17
Coroners' Inquests.

ARREST CHARGE OF KuRDER.-0n the lsth OF No
vsmoer last raick oBrien, laborer, while in drinking
saloon Dutch Hin Forteth stree. and First avenue)
assaulted by James Harvey and others desperate
struggle ensued, during which 0Brien stabbed in
abdomen aud died days subsequently Bellev,e
Hospital whittier he had been conveyed Coroner Ran.
ney eInpapneed jury. but owing 10 the absence az
porant witnesses and also the parties who inflicted the
fatal violence the investigation was indefinitely post.
poped A day two since Harvey, who lie charged
with s,abong o'Brien. returned 10 the city, ard
by Officer Kearnsa Of the Twenty fret precinct
Yesterday afternoon Coroner Ranney wed the nqui.
son in the case, and the testimony adduced pointed 10
Harvey az being the VINO stabbed deceased II also
implicated two other IN the honicide. The jury
rendered tho following yerdict"Tbat deceased came 10
his death by stab wound at the hands Of James Hsrvey
and that Henry Feeman and Hugh Harxins aiders
and abettors." Harvey vas committed 10 the Tonbs
Feesman and Harkius are stll at large. 0'BreD was
forty Ave years Of age and born in Ireland.
suppN pEArB ~ sArooS.-Coroner widely held an
inquest on the body Of James smith, Irish aoorer
nftytwo yeare Of see, Who fell dead the drinking
saloon OF Hudson and Canal Streets on Friday
evening Deputy Coroner Boutcn, in making poe.
examination, found that death was caused BY the
rupture aneurkm Of the aorta and the Jury found
o verdict 70 that eject. Deceased lived No. ~ Des-
bYcgerq street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-01-17
Brokers and Their Troubles.
SUPREME COURT SPECIAL TERM.
Before Hon. Judca James.

JAN. ll-Lyons Hcuscon ct Gl--The parties TO this
suit brokers. The plaintiff alleges that in the month
Of April last he agreed with the defendants for the pur
Of thousand dollars in silver, for which he
pay them twentyeigh hundred and forty dollars in
lawful money Of the United States That they refused to
perform the agreement stipulated upon and ibis suit
instituted TO five hundred dollars damages alleged
been sustained nv Of the nonperformance
The DEFENDANTS demurre3 upon the ground that the
paint did not state facts sufficient 10 constitute
action and their counsel insisted upon the argument
among other points that the complaint contained
ment as 10 the value 81 silver dollars al the time the
alleged agreement made and their market value
when The plaintiff made the pretended demand and FUR
Their, that the alleged non.perornance the part ~
defendants was Gas the compaiN sets iorth) in fact
gain to the plaintiff Of hundred and fifty DOLLARS
lawful money OF the United states and silver were equiv
aent The Judge sustained the views OF defendants
COUNSEL and rendered Judgment Of defendants.
sustaining their demurrer with Costs Henry II. Morange
for defendants: A. J. pittonhoeiier for Ilaiptln.
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LIyRRyooI-steamship Hibsrnian az Porsland-Cap,sia
swami, Mrs swami, MrJ cechrsne, Capt. osy-snd Ill
seersge passengers
BRKurr AND sournA wyroS-eeamship New York-W
Rumpf lady and Two children, Dubuque Iowa: sieil
Haamoros; Idar brandon and lady. Panams Leopold
rs aasne, Ave chidrss ana ssrysnt Mss Gosson
Orleans: l. cohn. j Coin n 4 Bropssrssr. Kaiser
Ess:s s:S rsr:; ss.sS Ss.l
mann Luis Au, Mrs. Carolina Disch William May, Felir
zss :Ds sS hs sfs
delpSis; John Qusel Toledo Ohio Pete, walter VII
sebeimer Thssvie, Pal and 81 in the sscersge Total w.
MISUNDERSTANDING Cry OF Balnmors~Ar Mcdowell
Murry 4 Brother, M Eobirson, NJ 8, George. Rev
Ioliisf, " Kerr. W HamilI go.sns Dr. whiiney
WIN Mister, 81 Fizhsreert Bullep, Martin. Capt clu
eroucK A Taylor. Mr. II shefheid Viyien, George d
HsviSA AND Nxw ORlrASs-sieamshp Coumns-Cspt
ssgen, esps Eis Iossa, Mis-, caYsps. Mrs
" Ones and lady. Mrs W clay two children and ser
ySa .s yssy %n ssrnssv VIM. J"ieS sson Afa% Va.
Sanders W Page, W Page. n Davies and lady, M,
Lewis A Bruguicrc. wife and child; barsous
Hoes.e and lady Carter. Mrsc Powers Mts Wilson And
Underwood II Potter and wife & o Calaghan. ocal
aehan Thives. Coutin, John Lsgset sanders sur
s sms Fsrr,ol r wight, .,s0 SMILE essr Il
King a Wilson. Corkng. Miles, ~ R,shf,c sou.
DUG. wB,smha rhipss. neo nnoss' ~ MAJ
ss sssels 'S Gsssis 1 Css fo%s ssSs.rsSs
Habau, J OaCnn
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-01-17
The Skating Revived.
THE PARK.

The Park ponds yesterday visited by about forty
thousand persons. The ice in very good condition
but rain would have done harm, asN the edges
the not sufficiently sofcned to allow
proper welding Of the old ice with that newly formed
Friday night. The or the skates therefore
speedily the ice and left the cracks nearly
bad as before.
The ponds well illuminated last evening without
much expense the Park authorities The skaters
have admiration for the sport by moonlight than
during the day, if may Judge by the numbers who
visited the ice last evening.
lt is remarkable, and at the same time happy truth,
that the large numbers Of persons who
have visited the ice this season. serious accident
has occurred Doubtless this results from the fact that
the visitors know much more about the Of the skate
than formerly, and learned The how to fall-a
very necessary accomplishment for skaters.
FIFTH AVENUE POND.
The Fifth Avenue Pond was yesterday attended by
larger number of visitors than any former occasion
since Christmas Doubtless the music proves 10 be
great attraction to the skaters especially when the ice
also good carnival announced TO take place on this
pond on Thursday next, weather permittns.
STATEN ISLAND
II was intended that the good people of Port Richmond
should have fine skating pond this winter. and TO ac
compsh this end Mr.. Edwin NJ Ford, with much perse.
yerance raised the necessary funds but account OF
the tatblessness Of the man who promised 70 do the
work. the pond fondy hoped for will not be finished this
year. Next year, however. the thing will be done, 10
spite Of the obstDacy Of contractors.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-01-17
Police Intelligence.

PIcKrocKErs GRAND REQUIEM MAss.-Two well
known members Of the swell mob, named William Dick.
and Andrew Morrison, caught picking pockets
at the Church Of -. Francis Xavier during the
celebration OF the grand requiem mass for the
repose Of the sorl OF the late Archbishop
Hughes Thursday. They bad been operating quite ex
tensvely, when detective Eustace esped them, and
escorted them the rombs. Morrison is quite venera
Bile looking man about sixty years OF age, with flowing
white hair and has all the appearance OF clergyman
He attired in suit Of the best broadcoth, and
altogether was very respectable looking person.
His companion iD durance s much younger
looking man. and dressed in the height of fashion.
He has recently emerged from Sing Sing, where he
served out term OF I've years for pocsetpcsng the
Fashion Race Course. Yesterday the prisoners were
brought before Justice Downing who committed them TO
the pententiary for two months under the vagant act
THE LArs ASSAULT oS Mr.. FEssLEH.--Jonn Fisher,
German eweer, who is charged with having committed
an aggravated assault upon Frederick Fesser OF No 40
Allen street. few nights ago. was taken into custody
Friday by 0cer Rothchlds OF the Tenth precinct,
and held await the result OF the wounded mans inu
ries, which said 10 be quite serious.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-01-17
Supreme Court.
Before Hon. Judge Barnard.


INTERESTING DECISION In REGARD TO THE CUSTODY
OF 4 CHILD.
Lee us. Lea case that has been in progress before
this court for the past eight months decided yester.
day by Judge Barnard. The following Is briefly sum-
mary Of the cass:-
habeas corpus was sued out petition OF The.
odoric Loo, formerly Of Virginia, and cousin Of tho
celebrated rebel General Robert E. Lee, TO obtain
the custody Of bis child John origg Lee, aged six
and . halt years. II appears that the child had been
forcby taken from the custody OF the father in Phila
dephia, by the mother, with the assistance Of Colonel
Samuel Morton formerly Assistant Secretary or State OF
New York, In the month OF April last The custody OF
the child had been awarded to the father under writ OF
habeas corpus two years and nine months previously.
Judge Barnard decided In favor OF the husband the
ground law the father entitled
to tho custody OF the child and that under the statutes
Of later the stern principles OF the common law wore
changed 30 assign the charge Of offspring 10
like the present. into such hands would be best for its
welfare. In this the evidence the part OF the
spondeny failed prove that the father improper
person TO have the and custody Of his son. and that
the child OF that tender which required the
personal charge and attention Of the mother.
The respondent lady OF great personal attractions,
and daughter OF Philadelphia millionaire, John Grigg,
from whom she receives So 900 annum for her personal
support BY singular coincidence, IT seems that while
her husband s the OF the rebel General Lee, she
herself the cousin Of the Union General Mcclellan and
ratey Sighting at gAntietam they were desperately en-
gagged suit in court OF law for the custody OF their
offspring. Nothing but incompability OF temper Is al.
legged for the separation OF the parties Thomas G.
Fields appeared counsel for the father and Luther
r. Marsh for the respondent.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-01-17
The July Riots.
vEkDior or $50 900 AGAINST THB CORPORATION.
cogu or COMMON P1RAs.
Raft Md

Before Hon. Judge Daiy.
JAN. ia suit Was commenced in the Court OF Com.
mon Pleas on Thursday last IN which Albert Sturevsnt
and John D. startevant builders, were the plaintiffs and
the Mayor, Ahermea and Commonay Of the city OF New
York we're the defendants Tho action from the
destruction OF certain premises Broadway between
gwenty eighth aud Twenty ninth streets by the Rotor
the 18th OF July last Five houses the property OF
the defcndsnss were completely burned 70 the ground
the tmo and was to the cost OF the re erection
OF these buildings, AND the loss sustained by the de-
PENDANTS BY being deprived OF the rental OF the original
buildings, which amounted Annually TO $0Ti2 20, that
the ection was brought, Damages were laid at $685..
093 90.
Mr.. Burrsll appeared for the pantfs Mr.. Hackst Tor
the Corporation.
Tho evidence sdAuced on the part Of tho PLAINTIFF
fully sustained The main point-that the property In
question was destroyed by the rioters tho 18th July
1858. II further established the claim OF the
plaintiffs for the amount Of damage sued tor and that the
houses ~ the time OF their destruction worth from
$50 70 $50 oOO and that the houses since then
AS expeditioasly and economically built unaer the
most favorable circumstances they could have been.
These facts were sworn TO by several witnesses
Mr.. Hackett took constitutional objection 10 the plain
ts case, and moved 70 suit the ground that the
statute which the action based had not received
the approval d three Rhs Of the members OF the Legs
atuse the time Of It's passage, and that the ayes and
provided by the constitution He also argued that the
liability 10 these cases had by legislative enactment.
been taken from the Corporation and transferred 20 the
Commissioners OF the Metropolitan Police.
Tho objections were overrued and tho case was sent TO
tho jury with instructions 70 render sgencra verdict as
tho value OF the houses at the time Of their destruc
ton; the loss accrung 10 the plaintiffs during the time
shey deprived OF the use and enjoyment Of the
property, ana 10 consider what would be fair compen.
satio0 for such deprivation.
The jury rendered verdict for the plaintiffs Of S55 o0O
houses
The case stands upon appeal.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-01-17

rA,AL AyyxAy BrlwUS wosrs.-Ap Inquest was held
On Friday AZ no ECO East Tourtsec,n street, upon the
body Of Catharne Henry, native Of Ireland, aged
asveptytwo years. who died ro the effects Of injuries
received at the bands OF her daughter in.nw, BrdEot
Henrv under The following circumstances deceased, II
appeared was visit A. her sons house, No 326 East
Jbtsensb street. the 9th pltiAo, ana while there
Blows followed harsh words and IN the beat o. the frug
gle the old woman thrown 10 the moor with such
violence extensive injury OF the nip from
the effects Of which she died. Df. Thomas Robinson
mnde an examination Of the body, aud gave " rs DIS
opinion that death was caused by the injuries ques
d,ct accordingly Bridges fed when she heard OF her
mother In laws death, and has not since been beard VI
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-01-17
City Intelligence.


CONFEDERATION FRANKLINs BIRTHDAY The ami
versary Of the birthday Of Benjamin franklin will DO
commemorated by the New York typographical Society
at hafpast seven O'Clock tomorrow evening, 18th
inst at the Library rooms, No. Chambers street The
oldest member Of the society viii state facts in the
history OF the institution He will be followed by Messrs
Devnne and Alv0rd subjects connected with the
printers art. Mr. Augustus Maverick will give some
sketches OF representative in the editorial profess
sion In this city. and of other distinguished persons.
There will also be music and various appropriate
ercises.
FIRE m DIVISION STREET-Shortly after two O'Clock on
Friday morning fire discovered in the millinery
store No 39H Division street, owned by E Drucker and
the upper floors occupied . dwelling The entire
tents the store burned and the household furni
ture damaged by smoke and water. Loss about So 500
insured slock and furniture 50 900 10 the Exchange
and Rutgers Insurance companies. No. 80 is occupied
by A. Ievy as a millinery store and dwelling. Damage
about $780, insured 900 In the Etna and New York
Equitable Insurance companies. The building is owned
by w. F. Mott IL is damaged about 81 500; insured.
The FIRE il OF suspicion. The Fire Marshal has II
under investigation.
SWORD PREsErAroS-Tinany Co., Of this city, are at
present manufacturing splendid sword for the members
of Company G. Fourteenth New York heavy artillery
the purpose or presenting 20 their captain w. A. Tread
WELL slight token OF their esteem for him as soldier
aud patriot
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-01-17
Personal Intelligence.

In recent trip the Ohio and Mississippi Railroad,
in company with Major General W. T. sherman that gen.
tlemaD, who warm admirer of General Grant related
circumstance as 10 how he obtained the initials GU
So which we do not recolect having seen priu he
stated that General Grants bapsmal name was Hiram
Ulysses, and he bore that name till nc was appointed
cadet at West Point The member Of Congress who nom
mated him somehow got his mixed with that OF
his brother, and he appointed as Ulysses Sydney,
and, that name once on the records at the military
academy could not be changed. He was baptized into
the military school as o. Grant, aud be has ever since
borne that name.
An intelligent and observing Union American lady now
in Iay, who has Of late travelled much over the Cont
peut, writes to the Wheeling Inteloencr that the
OF our rebels 10 be met at all points here has wonder
fully changed Of late Their proverbay trucnent bear
ing GAS entirely disappeared, and they no longer en-
deavor TO Insult loyal American ladies and gentlemen, as
formerly. Wherever they go now, before they can OBJ
tan rooms payment 10 advance required or them as
they pass Of late for the nveerae Jeremy bidders
throughout Europe she adds that the successes Of our
late campaigns nearly all whom she meets TO "tak
Union instead OF secesh, ss formerly"
refugee from Richmond asserts that on Christmas
morning. AZ an early hour persons passing by the house
o. Jen DAVIS were surprised TO see standing Immediately
ID frontof The door coffin, with rope significantly lard
on the top OF 10.
There s no truth 10 the statement that the wife OF
stephen Douglas s engaged as CLERK n the Treasury
Department Mrs Iouglas living with her mother, in
Washington, 10 close retirement.
The Hon @. W. Julian member II Congress from Il
no TOOK advantage Of the Congressional recess 20 marry
nss Laura Gsddpgs daughter Of the Consul General Of
the United states IN Canada.
Last week boy, aged thirteen years. whose parents
reside a. Hooeic Falls eloped from Troy with two young
meses o. the same age, and traced as far rs Powna
V wbere was ascertaned the three slept 10 one bed
TO keep warm this cold weather.
Judge Holt has written letter 10 friend In Frankfort
KY refusing 70 allow ais name 10 60 before the Ken
lucky Legislature as candidate for the Senatorship
VI have no aspirations in that direction and II bad my
perabIe barrier,
Mr. Robert For Of this city. has recently purchased
the whole OF Fishers Island with all the buldnas, stock
ard farm nxtures ON IL, for hfyive thousand dollars
cash The new purchaser u Is understood intends 20
largely into the business OF s,ockTaispg on the island
Tor which us extensive pasture lands render peculiarly
well adapted.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-01-17
Motion to Restrain the Action or An Ad.
ministratOr.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.


JAN l6.-Rschord Laurence WeoTe D. PdTsons and
The Manhattan Company.-rhs is an action, heretofore
noticed brought TO restrain the defendant Parsons from
acting special administrator collector Of the estate
OF Abraham r Lawrence, and injunction hereto
fore granted the ed Of December Judge DAILY
this motion is 70 make such Injunction permanent IL
appears from statement Of counsel that deceased died
in August last leaving will dated 10 1882 and possessed
OF propertyio about the value Of $50 00to wit
S3S 500 cash, deposited in the Manhattan Company
$36 900 in stocks and bonds Of banks and other
corporations alleged to be perfectly chat the pro-
ceedng 10 said will adjourned oy the Surrogate
from the sth OF December the 2sth March next that
18th OF December as the Surrogate appointed the
defendant Parsons formerly Of the proprietors Of
the Dolly Neps, such collector.
Plaintiffs complain that the appointment was without
jurisdiction, that the bond gwen by said collector
several illegal and void that the parties
interested the estate not allowed TO examine the
suretes their sucency and that such sureties
insufficient proper 90 be taken for hundred
seventy thousand dollars tha, Charles pevlin,
said suFeties. justified formally in hundred and
seventy thousand dollars the whole penalty Of the bond
but the other sureties did not in the aggregate justify
said penalty that the Surrogate's Court adjourned
frcm december last 10 the 18th January nstant
that the parties would be subjected TO great loss IL de-
PENDANT allowed TO interfere with the property The
argument OF the motion not Concluded aud the
further hearing adjourned till the 10Th inst Judge
Dean and j. S. Lawrence for the motion, and Richard
son. j. c. Van Loon c. X Smith and b. j. Blankman op-
nOs0
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-01-17
Van Asnburgh I'm Court.
IMPORTANT TO THEATRICAL MANAGERS.

Eefofe Hon. Judge HeaHne.
JAW. i2.-Ldnctsin "a Won AmtvroA q c,-Ths
was an action assault and battery The proof on the
part Of tho psnsn that he, with three others, all
under The ago tweutyone went defepdants mona.
rerje and toct his with his friends IN the mont
SHORTLY before the OF the perfoYmances
the usher Of the defendant told she party the seats were
reserved for ladies' and children and tbss they must
leave they objected when the usher took The plaintiff
by the collar and removed him snd put him out Of the
theatre alleging that tho plaintiff bad used proSane
language The Judge charged the jury that the plain
tic had used pvosaue language the defendants we're usi
Ted 10 removing him. aud they we're entitled 10 verdict
hnt N othsrvise the removal from the theatre wss IN.
ussable ard the plans,n wse entitled 70 damsgee me
isry found verdict for plantir--s1b0 damages