Evening star., 1864-12-14

CRIMINAL CsURf, Judge Fsher.-This marn-
ing, the case of Patrick Calvin alias Cation.
indicted for the murder Of Thomas Morrisey,
on the 18th of July last, was resumed, the re-
manning Juror, Mr. OBrien, who was not
sworn yesterday when chosen, being qualified
Messrs. Norris and Morgan appeared for the
accused, who is quite a good looking young
man, OF about 25 years OF age, and who is ac-
companied in court by number OF female
relations. The facts OF the case as ELECTED on
the coroners inquest appear TO be as follows
The deceased, who was formerly a soldier in
the regular cavalry, kept small shop on K
street near 18th, and the accused (who be-
longed to the 9th New Yorl cavalry was In
the shop during the morning Of the 10th OF
July last when they had a difficulty and the
accused left. In the afternoon he returned and
asked ior cigars, and afterwards for Morrisey,
and when the latter appeared he attempted TO
get him outside OF the door, at the same time
drawing pistol Morrisey ran in the back
room and immediately returned with a pistol
when both parties fired about the same instant
and Morrisey received ball in the breast, kill
ing him almost instantly, while the other es-
capped unharmed.
ANOTHER DIVORCE CAsR-Yesterd.v. Judre
Wylie, in the Equity Court, granted a decree
divorcing Abby Gary Harris from he'd and
board with Samuel L. Harris, giving her the
care, custody and control of the children and
all property now or hereafter coming into her
possession. free Of any demand or claim or her
husband.
The petition was filed August 27th, 1864, and
sets forth that she married the defendant in
vi n
children by said Harris; that she resided with
him from October, 1855, to April 9TH, 1860 when
he aban ndoned her, and has been for The last six
years q habitual drunkard.
VIM. Lilly, Esq, appeared for the COM
plainant.
NAVY YARD-For some days past court OF
inquiry, composed of Commander L. A. Par
ker, Navy Store keeper; q. Z. Lathrop and j .
w Deeble, of the Navy Department, has been
in session on the flag ship Don, to investigate
charges brought against Mr. Jos. NJ. Downing,
master joiner in the yard. The charges are
stated to be malfeasance In office, in discharg-
Ing 10y men and retaining men OF doubtful
loyalty.
The Baltimore, ordinance steanier,j Captain
Mitchell, arrived this morning from Norfolk
and Fortress Monroe.
SECOND WARD STATION CAsRs.-John b.
Mckay, larceny; Jail for court. Auton Cros-
set, drunk; 1894. Thos. Mann larceny: dis
missed. John Paine, threats; bail for peace:
also, assault and battery; do. Catherine Thurs
ton, drunk; dismissed. John Kennedy, drunk;
1884. J. F. Bruce, do. and disorderly, 81. r.
Boon, do; do; Henry Vest, threats; bail for
peace; also, carrying concealed weapons; SEQ.
RECovERING.-Judge Olin, of the District
Supreme Court, who has been i'll for the past
few days at his E Iarters at Mrs. Puleston's,
18th street, and VINO it was feared was about
to have a serious attack, we are glad to learn
is recovering and will, it is hoped, be able to
resume his duties in few days.
THE DRAFTED MEN.-The cases OF the follow
ing drafted men were disposed Of to-day by
the Board of Enrolment:
Fourth Sub. .DiStrict.-Martin F. Morris alien;
K. U. Muir, furnished substitute.
Eighth Sub b-District.-Charles Brown, over
age.
REDUCING THE FoRCE.-The work in the OF.
fee Of the Board of Enrolment for the District
Of Columbia having slackened, yesterday some
ofrht BOW tayrn nnIa aylyo Ifovas ascen