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recess, continued the case OF Moses Weisen field
d Co., when the following evidence was pro.
duced: F
Lewis seldnsr, clothier, Washington. No
was sworn, and testified that ]. Hecht came to
see him, stated he understood that witness was
not friendly to Weisenfeid & Co., but was of q
dlferent opinion, ne thinking witness was
friendly to the accused, and wished to know if
witness could not do something through
Worseley to have the prisoners released as he
believed that witness had some influence with
the authorities. He called afterwards, and
stated that he had paid Worseley 50 500 and
put into the hands of witness $4,000 in 500
bonds, to be used in briblng the Judge advocate.
He called afterwards, and said that they were
willing to pay $4,000 or 5000 more. in case the
matter could be prevented from going to trial.
Witness after this met Wesenfeld at his store
in Washington, when he told witness that any
thing that Hecht would do would be approved
by him.
Cross.examined:-Ha lived in Washington
two years, and has known Worseley for about
seven months, he having bought large amount
OF goods at the store OF witness.
The court here adjourned to tomorrow at L
q m.
u. 5. SUPREME COURT, January ION mo-
ton of Mr.. Hawkins, A. b. Olmstead, Esq 9,
OF New York, was admitted an attorney and
counsellor of this court.
On motion of Hon. George H. Pendeton.
Hon. Chiffon A. White, of Ohio, was admitted
an attorney and counsellor of this court.
No. 81. Jarvis Case, plaintiff in error, VS..
was continued by Mr.. Goodwinfor the defen-
dant in error, and concluded by Mr.. Ro berts
for the plaintiff in error.
No. E. John T. Whitaker ct al, plaintiffs in
error, VS.. Calvin ID. Read. This cause was
argued by Mr.. Goodwin for the plaintiff in err
Tor. and Mr.. Roberts for the defendant in er-
ror. Adjourned.
DISTRIBUTION OF FUEL TO THE PooR.-The
fuel to the poor of the city during the winter.
This sum has been divided between the Young
Mems Christian Association and the Young
Catholic Friend Society. At special meeting
Of the Young MeE's Christian Association, the
following were appointed from their assocta-
ton First Ward, A. X. Brown, 20 Pennsyl-
vsnia avenue; Second Ward, II. Beard, 419 II
street, between 18th and 18th; Third Ward, W.
Ballantyne, 9TH street. between ID and E.; Fourth
Ward, J @. Clayton, 526 Massachusetts avenue;
Fifth Ward, Rev. o. p. Pitcher, D south A
street; Sixth Ward &. f. Lathrop, Storekeeper
Navy Yard; Seventh Ward, VIM. Hinwood
527 10th street, near Smithsonian.
A COOP UNDRRTAK1NG-The Young Mems
Christian Association having established q
chapel and school at Martinsdale Barracks, in
the northern part of the Sixth Ward, are now
engaged in efforts to establish library for the
soldiers auartered there. The committee in
charge are now selecting from tae. library Of
the association duplicate books, to form the
nucleus of the Martindale library, and are e5l-
lecting contributions OF books, &c. from those
who are disposed to aid them. Il. Il, Slime
metz, Esq, President OF the association, will
receive contributions tor the library at his
store, No. 23f Pennsylvania avenue, near 18TH
street.
CORRECTING THE ENRoLLMENT.-The va
riOus wards, it will be seen, are mo wing active
ly the matter OF making the requisite Ger
rections to the enrolment necessary as q pre-
lIminary to the reduction of che quota.
In the Seventh Ward Potomac Hall has been
engaged as the headquarters of an active work
ing organization, and the ward has been dis
tricted and competent eanyassers employed ia
nv tO q v m q
on the ward enrolment list, whether properly
or improperly enrolled.
NAVY YARp-Acting Ensign E. A. Rcdsr-
lex, who for a long time past has been the Sec
rotary to the Potomac Flotilla, has been pro-
noted TO an Acting Master, and ordered to the
command of the Stepping Stones, now under
going repairs at the Navy Yard.
The Jacob Bell, which was reported as bad
| ly injured by being run into by the mail boa
! Webster, is, we understand, not injured much
and is being repaired at St 1nigoes.
| SALES REAL EsTATR.-Jas. O. Mcclure
| te Co, made tie following sales yesterday -
| Lot on street, between 10th and 18th streets
to Jas Z. Turton, at Is cents per foot.
| Small brick house and lot on LIST street west
between g and IL streets, to 5. V. Noyes, fol
| $3.50.
| Lot on G. street, between LIST street west anC
North Capitol street, to Michael Shea, 81 Ia cts
| per foot
| L. s. COURT OF CLAIMS, January 17.-Nev
England Mississippi Land Company VS.. TIL
| United States. The argument OF this caus
| was continued by Mr.. Gillet for the claimant
| and the case submitted.
| Joseph Il. Curtis VS.. The United states. Tn
| argument of this cause was opened by MI
| Lyon for the claimant. Adjourned.i
EXCITEMENT ON THE AVENUE, No. 43e Penn
| sylyania avenue near 4 street, over the new
| and beautiful jewelry and silver plated war
for only one dollar, at the Dollar Jewelr
| Store, No, i3S Pa dy., near y st. ian lists
SPECIAL NOTICES:
|
GREAT Bargains Closing out the balance
stock of Bonnets and Fancy Hats a. auction prices
| at the New York Millinery Establishment. No.
| Market Space, second door from 9Th st. ia Il st
| GREAT AND FINAL SALE OF CLeAKs.
This magnificent stock of CLoAKs must be close
out by the LIST of February.
All the goods are m arked down much below tn
cost of importation and manufacture.
sing first class goods, at very low prices.
JOS. BIcKRRreN & Co.,
jan 49," 3Oi Ninth street.
AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL SURPRISES all othe
remedies in the rapid and radical cure of CoHg
Colds, and Consumption. ia E-lw
FALL AND WINTER CLefHISa.
New Dtyles Superb Stock of Overcoats, Dres
and Boys Clothing, Furnishing Goods, 80. 81
and Boys, Ready made ciothins which. fer rel eIe
gance Q! Ttyle variety and excellence OF fabric an
.g sooi orsS IN
Those in search Of Clothing for Gentlemen An
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