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

tecnnlc0l Mistakes Dut nd&rant errors, work.
ing lnjnry, and that the errors alleged were
not OF this character. New natfef, too, was
alleged. " hlch undoubtedly equired leave.
The Court, after hearing the argument on
this point, and the reading OF the depositions.
set the case for argument to-day.
MEETING OF BASE BALL CLuBs.-A meeting
Of the base ball players in tins city was beld
at Cronins base bail nssdq uarte.s last eve.
some plan Of welcome to the nine of the
National, now on n tour through the North
and West upon their return next week. M
the meeting to order, and was elected presi-
dent, and Mr. @ A. Pearson. Of tho Interior
Club, was elected Secretary: Eighteen per-
but the National and Capitol.
MT Tinney moved that a committee Of one
from each club be appointed to take into con-
Nationals on their return from the West, aud
report at an adjourned meeting, which was
carried, and the President appointed as the
committee Messrs: Pearson, OF the Inferior;
Anderson, Of the Empire; Daniels. of the JEFF
ferson; Drinkard, OF the Union; Vedder, of the
Gymnastic; Fletcher, OF the Potomac: Bglon
of the Continental; Burns, of the Olympic,
then adjourned.
The Nationals will start for home on the
29th, and II they come straight through will
arrive on the 31st. They have, however, re-
ceived several invitations to play at different
points on their return, and 1t is possible they
may accept one to play at Wheeling. and
should they do 80, they will arrive here one
day later-AuRnsi 1st- - p
FELL FROM GRACR.-For some time past
there has been much talk about a fragrant case
Of seduction in this city the parties alleged to
highly respectable, and the gentleman being q
quite well known citizen. He has wife and
several children. The lady, who is not over
is years OF age, ia sf a very respectable family,
and has always been looked upon rs modest
ano correct. The gentleman for some time
past has heen prominent actor In one of the
great moral reforms of the day. and 1t is said
that the organization of which he is a member
will make inquiries as to mis- guilt. and q large
number OF persons connected with the same
movement are anxious for Investigation. 1t
mas been stated thar the lady was q mem.
Der OF the same moral organ iZation as the gen.
tlemaD. and their criminal intimacy origi.
mated there, but such is not the case. The lady
was thrown into intimacy with the party in
question through being employed by him in
his business establishment.
"CBCIL COUNTY" WANTED-Yesterdav in
the Surratt case, large number of Cecil
Comfy witnesses were called by the defense
to testify to the character Of Stephen F. Came
ron. After several Of them had been examiaed,
called witness who did not answer, and
wishing TO have some witness on the stand al
once. asked the bailif to call Cecil County.
The bailif thinking some witness Of that name
was wanted, INN mediateiY shouted uCeciI
County" and the other baIiiffs about the room
called out hastily for sMr. Connty!' While
this was going on the witness previously
called came forward to ana wer TO his name,
and was conducted by the baiIiff to the stand
One of the counsel asked who's this!'' to
which the bailiff answered, 'Thats him-Ce-
loudish litter In which the prisoner, counsel,
Judges, and jury participated.
IMPROVEMENTS IT THE CAPIToL-The Su.
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is being SO remodeIed as to be better lighted
from above. Heretofore IL has ofIen been neces.
sary to have the gas lighted in naId. day.
Other changes are being made in the differ
ent heating and ventilating apparatus, and in
the Senate Post Office Mr.. Brumidi is patting
the finishing touches to an allegorical fresco
Outside OF the Oapitel. Mr.. CLARK, architect
of the Capitol Extension, is doing much
the way OF grading and terraeing. The
grounds are to be ''extended' on the north
and south sides OF the building, and vistas are
being cut through the trees, which will give
good views from different points. 1t will re-
qulre two or three years more TO couplete this
enlargement Of the Capitol grounds
THE RIVER FRONT, Jelly 2sTH.-Harrey's
WhdrJ.-Saiied-Schr. Eclipse. Stout George.
town. to load witk coal for Hudson-iN. Y.
Riley's Wharf. Sailed-Schr. Lookout, Lew.
Foarler's Wharf-Saiied-Sch Wiadward,
Crouch, Georgetown, to load with coal tor an
Crouch's Wharf.-Sailed-Schr. Merchant,
Deltton, Gone River, with pic. ME party
The excursion was gotten up on private ac-
sign returning for several days. Ample prep
arations for all sorts OF rasiona al sport were
made previous 10 their departure,
The steamer Wawaset left her wharf at 10
O'Clock THIS morning, having on board large
number of persons desirous or ENJOYING q few
hours recreation in visiting Mount Vernon.
RoBBERY.-On Wednesday morning, while
the mate OF the schooner Lookout lying at
the cabin OF the vessel, and took from his
pockets a wallet containing twenty odd
dollars. Suspicion rests upon the steward,
who dissppe ared early In the morning without
ssxins seal fto any r0fcs ana na. not since been
BEING RsrAIKrD. = The schooner 1on,
Eraucis, Capt b. ,Atfa.. has been hauled up at
Grouch's wharf for the purpose OF undergoing
rfnsodeHng and repairs. W hen finished she
Will be adapted for the conduct OF the river
tfAde TO " hien bueinees 1t Is the purpose of her
csmmander TO exclusive apply his craft.
oSUBRxsD1RBp "A portion OF Sixth street
wharf, which has been in use By the Govern. I
mem TOR &c veral months past. has within lthe
past few days been relea sed; and Is now ready
for the accomm odation OF the public This
viii add some llttleto the demand Tor wharf.
age room, 80 long experienced. li,rs a4.sf,
sGos. TO- ROM oaD.-The Federa, sOour,.
judge Underwood presiding, will co4nuaence
at Ricbmnnd to.dsy. hrhe officials Connected
herewith, and fhoee memoers OF the grand
yssterday morning. wa 0. a A. r. r. =
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lrcaxAsx OF PAY.-The Postznsster oensral
has increased the pay for the tralsportStiopg OF
ssroad ss 70 60 nile ks ss1,.os S scS sa
inE; pe41orme0 tW1ce daily The ficroase