Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-08-31


This case, which has been under considers
don before Justice Walter for several DAYS
past, was continued this morning at Police
Headquarters. The examination was fixed for
eleven O'Clock, but IL was not commep ced TIL
near twelve o'clock. Prior to that time the
Schureman, who is q bright Creole, resting
upon the arm Of q female companion, took her
seat behind the bar. During the entire pro-
Sseu,ngs sne SAT- closely yeiied while her hus
oano, OF DARKER color, occupied q seat on a
arms.
Upon opening the case, Mr.. Phillips, counsel
for The defense, said that he expected TO prove
by absent witnesses that the charges against his
client were enirely erroneous. The fact that
Schureman, the husband Of tue sccused, was
employed in the Currency Department made 1t
possible that the prisoner would be prejudged
guilty, and he hoped to dlspel all such impress
slons AT the proper time. In addition to this, il
would be shown by letters from Mr.. Brett and
otners That the $50 note was presented on a
certain day, while the facts wouid prove that
mrs. Schureman was at home the entire day,
and could not have been at the store when il
was said she appeared. 1t had been alleged,
also, that similar forged notes had been pre-
senfed IN Baltimore: but the evidence Of wit.
nesses would prove that Mrs. Schureman was
Al home in this city. The defense could account
Tor these charges on the ground that there was
smother woman precisely like her who lived
mere II these things were proven, he should
claim the discharge OF his clisLt. At the con.
clusion OF Mr.. Phillips remarks, all present,
except those interested in the case, were re-
qnested to leave the room, and the witnesses
called.
Vim. f. Brett, sworn.-Kept a notion store on
9TH street, and had a number Of youths EN-.
pioyed, among whom were Frank New ION and
Young Kelly. Did not hear anything OF The
presentation OF the note till he came from New
York, and then he heard of the fact for the first
time, from Frank Newton.
Sarah Boudin (colored) OF GEORGETOWN test.
Ned that she was ACC TAINTED with Mrs SEIZURE.
H.. WI al Ire sS n,
OF August, and remained there till four O'Clock
next day; had work for her to do, and knew
mat the prisoner did not leave her house the
whole time. Mrs Schureman's child was very
Ill, and required her constant attention: was
positive that Mrs. Schureman did net lea We her
nousa during the days of the eth and sth of
august rms witness was produced to prove
that Mrs. Schureman, the prisoner, could not
nave been in Mr.. Bretts store on the 9TH or s.h
on August, because she was at home the whole
Or. J. L. Crou,e sworn Was not postIve
that he saw Mrs. Scdureman on the SthAof Au-
gust, but he felt almost sure that he did see
her. Wv
General Spinner sworn.-Had no recollection
Of telling Mr.. Hubbard that he had received
an anonymous letter, enclosing four fifty dol
lar forged notes notes on the bank of Jersey
reference TO this alleged ANONYMOUS letter
which the counsel for the prosecution said
might be produced BY them in the course Of the
trial.
Miss Catherine smith, Joseph s. weems
Robert II. Robertson, and W. s. Dupuy testi
ned, the two former that Mrs. Schuremsn was
at home all day on the 9Th of August, and the
two latter that there is another woman in this
city who resembles Mrs. IS.
At the close Of the evidence, the counsel
for the prosecution produced the annouy.
been received from New York at the
Treasury Department, inclosing four $50 notes
on the Jersey City Bank. the signatures of
which. II is alleged, are forged
The examination here closed and tho ooea
was continued till tomorrow at IL o'clock
THE POTOMAC FRoNr-Matters are active
around the front to-day. The steamer Thomas
COllyer returned to Potomac Ferry wharf thus
morning at five o'clock, after a pleasant excur.
sion with the Happy Twelve to Piney POINT
and other points along the Potomac The Wa
wasset arrived last night from Gone river and
intermediate landings, with a large lot of coun-
try produce. fish, &c. On Saturday night NEXT
the steamer Thomas Collyer will make the last
trip OF The season to Leonardtown ana Pipey
Point, leaving the wharf at eight o'clock The
numher OF passengers will be limited, and there
can be NO question of pleasant time to all who
may go down. The steamer WinnisInmet Ieft
this morning for the White House, with the
colorec Republican club of South Washington
on board. The Thomas Collyer will make an
night. W.
Carriers WhdT-Arrived-Schr Saco, Will.
son, from Havre de Grace, with IFS tons Of coal
for George Bogus.
N.
ginia, Gregg, from Aqua creek, with $4,000
ieet OF yellow pine timber for e.. b. Church
q Co.; sehrs American Coaster, from Macho-
doc, with Is cords Of wood for j. H. johnson
&c Co.; Fish Hawk and Sea Slipper, the cap
taIns Faunce, with fresh fish, for T. REAGAN:
Lloyd Milton, Parks, with wood for FaIconer
A. Son; Sea View, McCondle, with wood for
talconer Son; sioop L. Johnson, with fresh
fis h for H. Check & Co. SliIed-Steamers Vir
gina, Gregg, with pile drivers, in tow for
Aqua creek; schrs. Harvest, Butler, with mer-
w ar. paor II for D,Io,
wharf, TO finish d 5harging.
Riteys Whdyf.-A rrived-Schr Pearl, Viii.
Iiams, from Port Deposit. with lumber tor
Willett &c Redgrave; sloop Felix, Modarch
from Mattawoman, with grain, tor market;
steamer Columbia, Harper, frem Baltimore
and river lsndings, with merchandise and pas.
sengers. salledISehrs: Celeritus, Keepers,
for Piankatank, light; VIM. S. Parsons, Hall,
down the river, light.
FcCler's Whdrf.-Arrived-SchrsJ S. Brag.
don, Newcombe, from Boston, with ice Tor the
washington Georgetown Ice Company, and
for Washington merchants: ST.
phia Wilson, NOVEL;, from Philadelphia with
400 tons OF coal for the Washington Il George.
town Ice Company.
Fdys Wharf. Arrived - Schr, Mechanic.
Smart, from the lower Potomac, with wood for
Mr.. Freeman; longboat Carroll, Kenyon, from
Occoquan, with wood for T. Clark; sloop S
Page, DeAtley, from Mattawoman, with wood
and oats for market.
Berrys Whayf.-Arrived-Steame Hi Liy.
ingston, Wilson. from Baltimore, with freight
Il.
from Matthias Point. with wood for market
Sizr, Street Whdrf.-Arrived-Schrs A. D.
valentine, Van Brant, with forage and com.
missary stores for the Governments: RAYMOND
GRADY, with forage tor Government
H
ANOTHER HUMBUG.-Mr. W. g. Reddall of
the Third Auditors. office, received by mail to-
day the following:
"NEw YORK, August 29th, 1s6S-W. c. Red.
dal, Third AUDITORS office, Washington, d. c.
GU are hereby nolfed that ticket No. 256 has
drawn Gents Diamond Pin valued at $500.
Five per cent on the valuation is 80. The
per centage must be paid or forwarded within
IL days from the date Of this notice. Those re-
ceiviDg prizes in the preliminary drawing re.
ceiye them with this understanding, that they
will either buy tickets in our grand distribu.
ton that takes place In November, or use their
influence in every way possible to sell tickets.
Any parties re ceiving this notice, who are not
willing to assist us in our grand enterprise
VIII please return the ticket and notice as soon
as received. All communications and money
must be sent to Hallett, Moore & Co. SIS
New York, Bankers and Financial
Managers. BY order Of the New York Jewel.
ers' Cooperative Union"
Mr.. Riddall never purchased any ticket, nor
sent for one. but ticket No. 256 is enclosed to
him with request to use his influence TO help
the sale Of tickets. There is enclosed In the
same envelope Inst Of prizes, and q disinteres.
ted warning against swindling concerns! We