Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-29

ties had hearing before Justice Clark. when
General Peter ALL jr clerk i'm the Second Arr-
GIt0rs office. charged the other two, William
p Creighton, of Baltimore city, and Edward
Lille, OF this city, with committing an assault
and battery on him, with the intent Of robbery
The General stated that he had been paid off
yesterday, and that he had some $500 or mo-
wards in his pocket at the time. but succeeded
an saving il. Lille and Creighton were held
Tor a further hearing. and General Ali was
released The two came before Justice Clarke
this morning, when. after a hearing Lille was
required to give security for court, and Creigt
ton was committed 10 Jail for court
NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS OF THE Pro
DrCING lNDUsTRIEs.-A meeting of those f.
Noraole TO placing he Government and its
poney under the control of the producing III
dustrles OF the nation. Il called for this ever
ing at CITY Hall, TO ratify the call for a nation:
convention, 10 De held at Cincinnati, on the 18Th
May next The following speakers are an
nouncsd:-Hon. James W. Nye, U S Senate.
Nevada; Hon Thomas A. Hendricks u =
senator, Indiana: Hon. James II. Henderson,
u. - Senator Missouri; Hon VIM Munger
III. C.. Ohio; Hen. Samuel T. Randall M a.
Penns ylyania; Hon. = r. Cary, NJ c. Ohio:
Hon VIM L Niblack, VI. c., Indiana; Hor.
Lorenzo Sherwood, president National Cheap
Freight Railroad League.
TIE NAvY-YARD.-The Eastern Branch. OF
The navy yard, is still well covered with ice.
ana little or no boating Is done. The TaIla-
poosa is on the ways, undergoing repairs pre-.
paratory 10 taking the place of the Ascutney
which will BE- sold. The Neipsic, a second.
class propeller gun-bOat, is also on the WAYS
undergoing a thorough rpfitting 1t is rumored
that the heads OF the different bureaus of tb,.
nayy-yard have received letters from the Nav,
Department inquiring what further reduc,ioY
OF force can BE- made. 1t is stated that ahout
twenty-five per cent. of the entire force at tbs
yard will be discharged on or about the 18th
proxlmo.
DESERVES CREDIT-We published Yesterday
an account OF the capture Of a man who gave
me name OF Harry Morgan, on account of his
supposed connection with the attempt OF a col
ored man 10 pawn A coat at Mr.. Princes store
which coat had been taken from the National
Hotel IL Is due to Mr.. Prince to state that the
arrest was made through his instrumentalitv
he recognized the party a. one who had r,rt.-
ylously pawned n stolen watch, sent for an off,
Ger and had him taken in custody, thus sub
serving the ends OF justice, and by the prison.
ers confession, securing the remaining stolen
property.
ACKNOwLEDGMENTs-I take pleasure m ar
knowledging the receipt of the several amounts
enumerated below generously contributed nv
citizens OF Washington for the benefit of the
suffering poor of North Prussia. Even amidst
the cries of our own poor. the appeals of Prus-
sla's unfCrtunates for food have been heard =
ColleC ton by &. +. Schmidt and A Hart s2n5:
by L. Schade, $50; by +. Dreop and H Semken.
str; by Z. r Behle, 81; by "a Liberti Bow
ling Club" SIC: BY Tn. Hansnlann IS. cash
MISS Starr, IS; total. sc}76
Any further aid thankfully received by
III SENHES, Treasurer.
A
ASENsATION.-AbOut III o'clock to-day some
excitement was occaslo Toned III the vicinity of
the Center Market by the report thar tho hodv
of sad man was floating down the canal In
a few minutes crowd collected around the
banks Of the canal and the foot of eth street
bridge. with a number of reporters, expecting
the development of a horrible murder Suicide
or accidental drowning case: but soon ali
curiosity was allayed by the fishing from the
water of a ball of tarred sail resembling some
what the top of human head.
DaSGEROUsLY ILL.-We regret to state that
MI LEWIS Thomas an old and greatly e. seemed
cirzsn of South Washington, was stricken
with paralysis yesterday, and Continues m a
very critical condition. DR. James f. Moran
who was called In Immediately, rendered ali
The assistance in his power. Mr.. Thomas has
rrn Tor many years engaged in the wood and
coal business IN South Washington and is uni-
Nersaily esteemed for his integrity and kind
ness Of heart.
THERE Is A PETTY lively demand for
newspapers IN these exciting times A city CO.
temporary claims 10 have printed and sold
SIXTY thousand copies within the past week
We can very readily credit H. as we have
printed and sold within the same time over one
hundrrd and thirty thousand COPIES. Since the
fall of Richmond the capacity OF our lightning
Hoe press has not been taxed 70 supply the
puhlle demand as during the recent excitement
growing out Of the impeachment measure
ELECTION or OFFICERs-I.ast evening. the
49, nv
newly organized Circle of the brotherhood of
The Union, Oh. p &. A, known as Jefferson
80. a; elected the following Ofhcers:-C. W
JOhn H. cunningham G.. J., Vim. Hall: G. r..
~ mUel Miller. G. W, james Benson: a. =
htram LescaletEe: &. g., VIM. Il. Westwood
Ihn circle has been organized bat two weeks,
is located IN the Northern Liberties and now
IInteIs atout sixty members.
PATRONS OF HUsBASDRY.-A new order
devoted 70 the interests of Agriculture. has
hen Introduce 10 the public in this city bear
ing the above name. Though intended princi-
pally for the rural DISTRICTS e(iranger has been
organized here, and ALREADY il is said has some
hfiy members Ladies are admitted to full
mem oershIp. and fruits. flowers. and music.
are among the attractive features Of the meet
ing.
hFPoINTMENT--Mr. John II. Brophy, for
several years past IN gagged IN the book business
an Washington and popularity known TO the
tliiDns OF the District generally, has received
the appointment OF general travelling agent OF
The New York Catholic Publication Society
and has entered upon the discharge Of his dn-
lies h. experience OF Mr. BrOphy emInentIy
tis him for the labOTs Of the position.
LEsT.-POpe Plus has pleased to grant. du
ring Lent to the soldiers and sailors of the army
and navy of the United States, whilst on SER
vice, or IN barracks, &C. dispensation from the
rule OF abstinence, except on six days in each
year, viz Ash Wednesday, the last three DAYS
OF Lent, the Vigil of the assumption of the h.
'. NJ, and that OF Christmas.
TIE EXHIBITION and musical entertainment
given last evening AT Gorsueh Chapel, Island,l
was heartily welcomed by a large and appreci-
alive audience. Where all was so excellent, il
wonld be unfair TO particulariZe. We bespeak
an OVERLOOKING house for its repetition on Wed
nesday, the lIth instant
KELLEY FOR THE PoOR.-The soup houses,
which Were expected to b. closed to-day, are to
oe continued Gen Howard has issued an or
der 10 those IN charge 10 continue them indefi.
nlfely. Thousands Of the destitute in the city
will eioIce to learn this fact
SALE OF PRoPERrY.-Messrs. Cooper &
Latimsr have sold lots G. and l, in subdi vision
log No. IL, in So uare s94, situated on the cor
ner of ~ street and Virginia avenue South
Washington; the former 20 George Graner and
the Iatsr TO George Schleet for IS cents per foot
LEorrRE BY PRoF. FowLkR-Self- Improve
2snt and training children, by Prof. q. ~ Fow.
kr, AZ Netxsrott Hall, this evening, at eight
o'clock Free. Physiological exaIninations
and advice daily, AT IS Ebbitt House.
hceICAL.-Thsre will be- a hne concert M
gIfL, nth street Presbyterian CD are b on Monaay
svssing bsxt. See advertisement.