Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-07-25

show that ct that time there were 50 or rs prs-
The Court sustained the objection, saying
that be had ruled out Gen. Less testimony In
NIT. Bradley said i they chose to reopen tins
portion Of the case he would not object.
Mrs N. A. Fithtan formerly ShemanI sworn
lives in South Wsshineton, and formerly lived
in Philadelphia " hen John Lee was An OH cor.
His reputation was good while he was an
officer under witness's husband.
John Hatfield sworn and examined by Mr..
CarrinEto lived in Philadelphia;
knew John Lee; never heard his reputation
Gross. examined. him a. q detective:
did not know ony one he associated with here.
YIN. Parker sworn.-Witness was clerk in
the Treasury Department. formerly lived In
never heard mis- reputation questioned.
BY Mr.. Bradley.-Did not know him when
he was on the detective corps:
Vim. T. Parker sworn.-WttnesS lives in
Philadelphia. Knew John Lee as an officer in
Philadelphia for number of years Never
heard his reputation questioned.
By MT. Bradley.-Did not know him when
he was q detective officer.
The prosecution here closed, and the Court
took recess to 10 O'Clock Tomorrow.
The JAPAN, LATE observation-disclosures.
lately sold to the Japanese Government, ten
fremen, three coal-heavers and eight seamen
and quite number OF those who had hereto
examination as to seamensnip, health and
character. The examination Is quite severe
one, tor. by direction Of Capt. Brown, none
but the best men are to be taken, and these are
morality. The entire number to 60 with the
steamer 10 ffty-eiGh Besides the captain
the three deck omcers. surgeon, (Dr Harrs,>
and the i've engineers, there will be sixteen
6r0mAn. nina AI.h0 tvuo
men. The ships clerk is James q. Casparis
The two young japanese officers Agaswara
henzo and EwAth Haisaku, who arrived in
this country in February last, will 60 out in
her as passengers, and 1t is probable that W hen
she is placed in possession of the Japanese,
one or both Of them will remain attached 70
her. These officers, after having visited vari.
GUS portions of the country. particularly the
navy yards. arrived in this city several
weeks since, and took mp their quarters at
Casparis's, on Capitol Hill. They are quite
intelligent young men OF about twenty six
years of age, are well versed in English,
one particularly speaking the language ute
fuen:ly. They sesm to have been very close
observers, and Will, on their return, take back
much information in regard to this country.
They dress usually in citizens clothes, but
sometimes wear the uniform adopted for the
japanese navy, which ts very similar to that
OF our navy, consisting OF plain dark blue
frock coats, around the sleeves of which are
two gold bands, dark blue pantaloons, and
vest cut high, dark blue cap without trim.
ment they have received everywhere, and are
quite at home at Casparis', where most OF the
officers of the Japan are stopping, and be.
tween them and our officers warm friendship
las sprung up. 4. :,
VISITING ExCURsIoNIsTs.-The steamer
Express, Captain Nicholas, arrived at eth
street wharf at one o'clock to. day, having on
board the scholars, teachers, and friends,
bering about three hundred) Of the Metro.
dist Epis copal Sunday School, Of Fredericks-
bene fit OF the school, and the encouragement
extended to The cause has been highly crafty ng
10 the projectors of the excursion. After reach
ing this city; most Of The happy party debarked
OF the city, to view the public buildings and
other points of attraction At 81 O'clock the
excnrsionists again bled on the decks of
the Express. and started on their home ward
journey, where they will arrive at about
O'Clock tonight. To Messrs. A. Neidham IL
Sens, of Baltimore, the owners of the Express,
thanks was passed for their kindness in doing
So Everything passed off without an incl
dent OF az unpleasant character.
man, named Edward Miles. came before Jus
tice Walter this morning charged with an at
tempt at rape upon Georgiana Gross and Annie
Russell. 1t appears from the evidence ad-
ticed four little coored girls, only 10 years old,
and named Georgiane Cross, Annie Russell,
anr Sarah and Emma Jackson, into his house,
on Washington, between 4th aud 5th streets,
by giving them candy, and then attempted to
commit rape on them all, wholly succeeding
with the first mentioned, and partially with
the second He admitted that he committed
the fiendish act, whereupon the Justice com.
mitted him to Jail for Court The arrest was
made by Detectives Kelly and Bigley.
THE SANITARY WoRK.-Three arrests were
made yesterday of persons creating a nuisance
fines mDOse0 n
written and twenty four verbal notices were
served upon persons harboring nuisances
One dead horse and seven dead dogs were
reported and removed Officer Howes, SAM.
tary officer for the Third Ward, reports the
work Of dislnfecting that ward, whitewash-
ing houses, &C., finished. Three hundred and
yacaLt houses were cleansed and disnfected;
the amount OF li..e required was thirty-f
barrels
EQUITY COURT, Chief Justice Cartter-To.
day, in the case of Henry j. Cryer agt. Cornelia
Cryer, action for divorce. on the ground OF
adultery, an order for publication was made.
the respondent being out of the city. Norris
for petitioner.
In the case Of Spurrier ct al, agt. Heiskell
ct al, for division OF real estate, an order was
made of reference to auditor. Phillips for
complainant; Heiskell for defense
National Bank of the Metropolis agt Sprague;
order for clerk 10 invest funds in U. S. bonds.
Green agt. Harris order appointing guar
dian al Item.
MUST KEEP THE PEACE-Jerry johnson
came before Justice Hazard yesterday even
ing, charged by Molly CLARK with assault
and battery for " hlch he was fined ST. Mollie
then charges him with threats OF violence, fer
which the Justice put him under bonds to
keep the peace. +. D. Griffith charged with
threats of violence by Kate Hopkins was also
required to give bail to keep the peace by JUS
tice Clark.
POLICE SUMMAEY-The number OF arrests
made yesterday were forty eight; the amount
derived from fl es imposed, S1l4.s2. The busi-
ness of each station was follows second,
arrests, NO lines: third, arrests, fines $50 II:
fourth, arrests, fines S1220; fifth, S arrests,
fines 81; sixth, arrests, fines 814.50; seventh,
arrests, fnes SIS; eighth, arrests, fines SIS;
tenth, arrests, and amount OF fines imposed
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TAKEN ILL.-About half past nine o'clock
last evening, young lady named Annie
Brown, was taken with spasm, while pass
ing along Pennsylvania avenue. in front of
the National Hotel. Officer Peaster and
Tucker, Of the Seventh precinct, procured
hack and had her conveyed to her residence,
on Pennsylvania avenue, between Twenty
first and Twenty second streets.
OPEN ON SUNDAY-Patrick Corcoran came
before Justice Tucker last evening. at the