Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-02-18
THE COURTS.

CRIMINAL COURT, Jssrs Fssssr.-YsaerdAy,
james Williams, alias Randolph alias Blue
Harvey, Clark Il Given, wood yard, The 18th
of une last; not guilty.
Geo. Gibbs, alias George Hinsen. alias Clss.
Harris. larceny OF Al yarss of calico from Ed
ward Hartiuginee on June 2. leGS; guilty.
Joseph Stewart, assault and battery; guilty.
| Geo. Washington, petit larceny; guilty. jas.
X. Polk, pstii larceny; guilty David Rignsy
John Lynn; guilty a. I, tn former, mol pro. IS
| 10 the latter. Henry Thomas, reoosnixanoe for
| teited and bench warrant issued
To-d0y.-The case Of Mary A. N,ckolls, for
assault and battery with intent 70 kill, came
| up; Mr.. Adams for the defence; guilty OF an
assault only, and recommended 10 the mercy
OF the Court.
On motion Of Mr. Herbert James Schsfrer,
of the Supreme Court of Ilhnos, Was admitted
to practice Is An attorney of the Supreme COURT
Of he District.
George Smith alias Henry Thomas, charged
with grand larceny OF clothing on the night of
January ODD, iets, the property of Emanuel :.
Just.
hue, indicted on the charge OF vending lottery
ticket, not answering, bench warrant was or
aered.
Sarah Myer4 grand larceny from julius A.
Fay, on the third Of February last. 10 the
amount Of Sos, iewelry and bed clothes, &C.
on trial.
CIRCUIT Court, Justice Wylte.-In the case
Of Taylor VS. Williams, which went over y.s-
judges nlodifi cation Of prayers and his rulings
generally. Mr.. Bradley, on the part Of the
defendant, also reserved AN exception 10 tie
third prayer Of plaintiff, admitted by the court
Mr.. Merrick opened the case 20 the jury, CON
tending that Williams was the proper party 10
sue, and not Hughes, Denver 4 Peck who
We're only in the same category with Taylor,
counsel In the case. Mr.. Riddle and Mr..
Bradley followed for defendant The Court
modified his Instructions granted for
the plaintiff, with these notifications /:
ST. zkalf r.
is granted with the following qualifications:
That, SO far as any contract between the parties
related 10 services TO be rendered by the plain
tiff in Obtaining an order the inf uence of the
resident To have the decision Of the Secretary
of the Treasury reversed or reopensd. through
the means OF an opinion of the Attorney Gene
raj to be prepared and brought TO bear upon
the Secretary, such contract was contrary to
public policy, and void. But that this obiec-
ton does not apply 10 any contract between tn.
parties for services TO be rendered by the plain
tiff in preparing papers getting mp proof
and arguments to be laid before the Attorney
General, provided such contract was a new
contract, made subsequently 10 the first, and
after the reference to the Attorney General had
been made by the President in this case
IT, however, there was but one agreement en-
bracing the services of the plaintiff, first, in
procuring an order from the President the
Attorney General, requiring an opinion from
the latter, by means of which the decision of
the Secretary OF the Treasury might be reopened
or set aside against the judgment of said Score
tary, and without any like request from the
Secretary 10 the Attorney General: and, sec
ond, for services in carrying out this object.
after the reference 10 the Attorney General had
been made by the President, then the contract
being entire, is wholly void, the sound portion
being tainted by the corruption of the unsound
To which instructions, as modified by the
Court, plaintiffs counsel excerpts, and prays the
Court 70 sign and seal this first bill of excep-
tons, which was done accordingly.
EQUITY COURT, Justice O,in.-Yesterday, after
our report closed
Brooks We. Hicks; order for defendant TO paw
complainant sS}9.94, and Interest from August
9TH, 1856 Cumming et al VS.. Cumming 1T al.
order appointing Chas. H. Hall guardian ad
htem for infants. Swain vs. Swain ~ al; order
Of reference TO the auditor TO report on the pro-
priety OF sale. Calf VS.. Hall ct al; decree APP
Smith; argued and submitted 10 the court ALL
man vs.. Huntley: motion for leave TO file
amended till for hearing on the 18th.
ORPHANS Court. yudge PurceU.-The will
Of Elizabeth A. Cross heretofore filed for pro-
bate, was exhibited and partially proven.
In re. estate OF Jacob Lowen thai decea seldom
n otion OF A. G.. Riddle for widow, ThoS. IL.
Ford and :. =. Hinckle Were cited TO appear and
give testimony. Hinckle returned non est.
The inventory of the personal estate of Mary
Ann Pearson deceased, was returned by Mary
Julia Barrett, collector.
Third account of Susannah CarrIco, admin
istratriX of James Carrico deceased Fourth
and final accounts OF Vim. II. and .. H. Nor
rison. executors of VIM. H Morrison, deceased.
relating TO Louisa Culver, deceased, were ap-
proved and passed.
The last will and testament of Samuel Nj
Mexican. deceased, was filed for approval.
BANKRUPTCY CoUET, J. ga yLes Bro,cn R.ois-
'.T.-23. Order of reference flied, eNaminat ton
Of the bankrupt on interrogataries by petitioners
attorney. -. Warrant issued for first meeting
of creditors raturnOble March 21th. -. Order
Of reference filed. Is. Report of aSsignees Of
sale of real estate. Application for confirna-
ton OF sale, order of court confirming sale.