Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-07-26

how does that prove malice towards him
that he shot Union soldiers in 1885, previonsl II
be had hung a telegraph operator; and had
Killed horse then why not charge him with
killing generally. The Counsel says take all
one conversation. Z Mcmillan only gave
such scraps of the conversation az
would damn this boy standing in the prs.
oner's dock He had offered to give the last
declaration OF the butchered mother; but no,
no did not offer it as law, but thought that it
might be admitted. AS to the telegraph commu.
nicatton 1t was TOO remote; they must f1rst show
graph before they can prove that this was dne.
As for AtZerodt, they say that he had been con.
victed by a competent tribunal. He was as.
tonished to hear them say so after the decision
pressed the hope that the pc wers OF the Gov
eminent would not be used IN cheating youth
out Of his life.
At this point a recess was taken until to.
morrow morning
CHARGE OF BTaAMY.-This m orning young
man named Nathaniel S. Morgan, alias Wat
SOD, formerly an acting volunteer lieutenant
Of tn Navy, and at one time in command OF
the U. s. steamer Ascutney was before Justice
Q. +. p. Hazard, to answer charge OF biga-
my IN warrant issued on the oath OF Mr.. M.
s. Morrill, that he m arried second wife when
his nrst wife was living. 1t Is said that the
accused bada wife living in Connecticut and
last summer-the 10th Of July-w8s married
1st ward named Marcia Wroe, and shortly
after left his vessel. He was arrested on Tues.
day night last at the Fountain House in
GEORGETOWN by detective Bigley. Geo. Deu-
yer and Judge Hughes appeared for the pros
ecntion and Col. Norris for the accused.
On the case being called Mr. Norris for the
accused stated that they would not put the
1nsiiee to the trouble OF going into an exami-
and allow the case to 60 10 the grand jury.
Mr. Norris held that the bail should be fixed
according TO the ability of the accused, and
opposed any examination OF witnesses in which
he saw no utility.
Judge Hughes differed from the counsel,
ana said that the pr Probabilities Of conviction
OF bail, and he thought that when the case
went to Court conviction would be certain.
Mr. Norris SAID that he could not be con-
v,cted of more than is charged, bigamy.
Mr. Hughes.-What Is the punishment
Mr.. Norris answered that It was imprson-
ment for from two to seven years. and the
crime is Of less magnitude than assault and
battery with intent to kill, where the bail OF
Young man was without property, and it
might be difficult for him to obtain BAIL and
he proposed that $500 bail in good security
would be sufficient to secure his attendance,
Justice Hazard thought the amount named
was entirely too small; and he considered it a
very serious charge, in which he would re-
quire very good and sub stantial bail. He I'M
derstood that both Of the wives were in the
city, and he would require bail in at least
$500. .
Mr.. Norris suggested that $1,000 might be
sufficient, and remarked that he did not be-
lieve the amount named excessive, but sug-
gested that the ability OF the accused Should
be AIKEN INTO consideration.
Mr.. Hughes. In reply to MIR. Norris, denied
that this crime ranked with inferior crimes.
and claimed that it took its place with murder,
arson, DC. 1t took away the peace of two tam
lies, and might subject them to the disgrace
of the charge of their children being illegiti-
m " Of hou "A
be answered, and, If guilty, he should be pun
ished. ~. j.
Charles Walter went bail for the appearance
OF inc accused at court. and the witnesses were
recognized IN the sum Of $500 each for their
appearance. -.,.
EQUITY CoURT-Chief Justice Cartter.-De.
cree of Dirores, Gc.-This morning a decree was
made divorcing Luanna Devices from the
bonds OF matrimony with Alexander Devices,
giving her the custody and guardianship of b er
TWO children. The petitioner set forth tina she
married the respondent on the Goth OF June,
1859; that she has two children by the respon.
dent, that he deserted her two years sinle, aud
has not contribu ted any thing since his deser-
ten TO the support of the family She also
charges that he has been guilty Of adultery, in
July, with woman named Elizabeth Rodier,
In GEORGETOWN.
The testimony of three witnesses was taken,
before Commissioner T.. F. Brown, from which
it appears that the parties boarded at Mrs Ro.
dier's house, in GEORGETOWN, and that in the
HUT VI lcO4 Tie respondent sent the com.
piainant away in wagon, and continued 10
live with Mrs. K. as her husband.
There was no appearance for the respondent.
M. thompson appeared for the petitioner.
ct al, decree appointing Robert Nc Dueli trus-
tee to sell certain real estate. Fendal and Ash
ford for complainant. B G.. Lovejoy tor de-
fendent
Samuel Hooper agt G. A. Bassett ct al; order
appointing b. G. Lovejoy guardian al item.
THE NEW PRIsoN.-The Joint resolution
directing the Secretary OF the Interior to select
from among the parcels Of ground owned by
the Government site for the new Jail OF the
District of Columbia, is about to be carried
into effect. The Secretary. Assistant Secre-
tary, and architect OF the building. on w ednes-
day visited various localities with a view to
proper selection. OF these but two were
favorab1y considered-that at the terminus Of
Interior having been abandoned in obedience
TO resolve OF Congress. The sites from
which the selection will probably be- made are
the one near the Alnshouse. and that at the
junction OF New Jersey and Virginia avenues
the latter having the preference 1t is
claimed that Ii has all ad vantages-those of
Isolation, drainage, &c-of the former, with
Inc 70 az alienal one OF being nearer to the City
Hall and the other public buildings than the
former, and possessing the desideratum OF
supply OF pure water Carroll Springs) run
ming through a part of the surrounding
We understand the work will be pressed
forward with energy upon an improved plan.
-D
THE CoNsTABLEs-It appears that many of
those heretofore acting as censtabies do not
understand that they are REQ uired to file q
bond for the faithful performance Of their du.
tIesevery two years, with the clerk OF the court,
or IL they do many OF them have neglected to
GO go. The Court has held that under the law
those who failed to bond by the LIST Of July, as
PROVIDED, are incapacitated from &C ting, and
that they. II they propose to continue the bust
No fhnu
the Court in General Term. This, however,
they Will be unable 10 do until the next term
OF the court in banc, which will be in October.
The ioilo are now qualified: Allen, GAM
mack, Dale, Edelin,, Goss, Hilton, Kimmell,
Kerby. Litcbfield, Lechron, MAJ ryman, Plum
ELL, Springfield, Sharp. Todd.
MYSTERIOUS DIsAPPRARANCR OF YOUNG
ID An.-Considerable anxiety Is felt here be-
cause OF the non appearance ola youth named
Thos. Watson, (son Of Mr.. Watson the barber
to Glymont on the excursion OF the Metropolis
tan and George Washington Divsion ms Sons Of
temperance. Watson went down on the first
boat on that lay and returned but went down
again in the evening and was seen on the
grounds after night but no further traces have
been 1eund r.
TRANsPRRs OF REAL EsTATE.-The follow.
Ing transfers OF real estate were reported to-
day At r M. Halls Real Estate Exchange,
Lot ], reservation @, 1857; lots 24 and 2l5
Uniontown, $500; lots 3ss, $50, and 800, Union
town. $3.50; north half LOT S, square 694, 800,
lots 226, 227. 22s, 229 and $50. Uniontown, $500:
part lot l, square 23e, "A feet on north U street,
81 800.
ADULTERY CASE DIsMIssRD.-The case
against John II. Josiin, q clerk in the Treas ury