Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-03-20

NfeOfG etOWn bNNe OeleTml0eQ W ~
stitute" for their Sundsy School Ieseaers, on
Monday next, m Wesley ChspeL Two ses-
SONS will be held, in the afternoon 81 half-past
two o'clock. and IN the eveong Al nsn,p
seven. The programme eproraces geographica
exercises upon the Holy Land with ''test cues
tions;' the consideration OF the folio wing CUES
Tons hat are Ssr S osooI , GIN nS ho
shsiI we obyiats them Z" "How shall we
cure more time for Bible study, aud how most
wisely employ this time bioie study upon
An address by Rev. J. IL. Vincent. OF New
York. upon "Bible study in the Sabbath
School" with other interesting features Mr..
Vincent will conduct the exercises, 10 which
all Sundcy School workers are invited.
On ne xt sabbath afternoon 81 half past three
O'Clock the Methodist schools will hold Union
mreting IN Wesley Chapel preparatory 10 the
''lnstituIe" exercises OF the following day.
The RAILROAD CAsE.-This morning, in the
case OF Frederick Stein against the Washington
and Georgetown Railroad Company, for dam
ages 10 plaintiff sustained by has having his
legs broken, in September, Is6i, while riding
ON the 'front.' Platform of one Of the cars. a
piece OF timber laid on the front platform
having been forced against him by its striking
3 post or fence, was decided IN the Circuit
Court (Chief Justice Cartier,) the jury rem
deTinC verdict for plaintiff, laying damages
ST S3.2ug, which il is understood is based on the
following instructions:
The defendants pray the Court 10 instruct
the Jury that the rule of damages in this action
is a reasonable and Just compensation for the
injuries sustained hY the pfanflu. ~ the Jury
shan find that the defendants are liable for any
damages: and that compensation embraces tue
cost and expenses to which he was put by
reason of said injury; the value OF the time lost
by reason thereof and just and reasonable
allowance for the permanent injury sustained
by him in the effect il has and Will have on
has ability to maintain himself together with
an allowance for tie pain and suffering which
he endured, but this is not TO b. made the pre-
text for punitive or explenaTy damages.
Schmidt and MattipgIy for plaintiff, and
Dr. ~ 81
for defendants.
REAL ESTATE SALES The following prop
erty was sold by Green Williams. auctioneers,
on yesterday, belonging TO the estate OF Peter
Jones, deceased Part of lot {, in square 25l,
having a front Of ~ feet on 18th street, between
south and streets, improved by n two
story frame house, was bought by Captain N.
White, for -, 100 Lot = feet inches front on
lGh street, between south = and q streets,
improved by a two-story frame house, was
bought by William II. Riley, for Sl.620. Lot
IS, ia SO uare us. situated on Sth street between
south and q streets, % feet front, running
back 81 feet inches. improved ny a small
frame house, was bought by Robert l. Amery,
for Sl,O0c A vacant lot. IS feet front on sth
street between and q streets, was bought by
John a. Stephenson, at 40 cents per foot. A
lot 25 feet front, OF the same street, with i'm
provements, was bought by Giles worster, at
SLIGO. vacant lot on sth street, between r
and q streets, was bought by John A stephen
son. at 81 cents per foot This sale is conSid-
cred the best that has been made on the Island
Tor several months past.
DECREE or DIvoRcE.-Yesterday, Judge
Wylia, IN the Equity Court, made a decree d.
vorcIng from bed and boarc Mary Ellen Stew
art from Richard IL. Stewart. giving the COM
plainant exclusive control OF the property.
The petitioner alleges ill-trpatment on the part
OF the respondent The latter replies that he
never threatened her, or had treated her other
than good husband should, and complains
thai she has refused 10 perform the sacred du-
tles as wife towards him. The testimony
before Il II Iahnznn afal
missioner. Mr.. Morgan appeared for the Pc
tii.oner and Mr.. Lloyd for defense
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CRIMINAL COURT, Judge Fisher.-This morn
lng, Ihos. Armstrong, Root. Sprigg, and John
Clark, indicted for the larceny of a steer from
John Corcoran, were found guilty. Adams
William White, indicted for the larceny of a
watch, is on trial. Messrs. DrGry and J. J.
Johnson and Norris for defence Ii IL alleged
that the accused went 10 the house Of a man
named Carter (who has since died) aud in his
absence wanted 10 buy a watch belonging 20
him from his wife. Carriers wife refused TO
sell il, but sent the watch by boy TO her hus-
band, and on the way the accused took pos
session Oft Case on trial.
A
ORPHANS CoURr, Judge PgroeU-To-day,
letters OF administration were issued 10 Mary
y. Smoot on the estate of John w Smsot-
boho S10,00G TO Edward McCook on estate of
W j. Miller, late lieutenant 18th Ind. Bat
tery-bond 81 500; 10 w A. Carter on estate of
Robert w. Hamilton-bond S25,OOO.
The will of the late Chas. r. A. Coltman was
fully proven, and letters testamentary issued
70 Mrs Sophia Coltman, who gave bond in
$1,000.
THE BIRD FLowN.-Iesterday one of the
cases against "Eeddy" Welsh, for garroting
was called in the Criminal Court when an
affidavit was presented for a continuance,
which was refused. Welsh was out on bail
ana last night the police secured the city for
him but failed TO find him, and n is stated that
be left the city as soon as he heard OF the case
being called. The Court has directed a for
fixture Of the bail.
DRIFTED AsHoRE.-This morning the police
of the LIST precinct autographed for Coroner
Woodward TO hold an inquest in view OF the
body Of a oolored man, that drifted ashore near
GIesboro. The despatch al headquarters does
not describe the body.
ANOTHER INDIAN DEAD.-lesterday AFTER
noon. another Of the Indians, the illness and
death Of the principal chief we noticed yester-
day, chief named 81. Germain, died az the
quarters Of the delegation of the same disease
the black measles-as his chief.
Affairs In Georgetown.
CANAL.-Arrived-Boat i. Stanhope with