Evening star., 1869-04-09

HsrI icon, young msu who has been en-
ployrd for over two years past IN Mstrop ,it-
smsn pen knife 10 the hands OF William N.
Brown, ana Iast night died. ana it is supposed,
from the effects of the wound. Mr.. Brown, ON
hearing Of Harrisons death. Inn nsJiatsiy made
up his mind 70 rurreuder hImself until An ex.
animation had. and on tue opening Of the
Criminal Court this morning he went to the
Clerk and informrd n, him. and was thereopon
two were drinhing. at the dme mentioned
ON the touih eide Of the avenue. near 1lth
street. and Brown knocked q mans hat of. IN
play, when Harrison remarked that he ought
TO spoICHizs Some words passed between
them, when Harrisoa went towards Brown
and the Two tuse LED moment. II was thought
by their friends that they were Ia piay bu,
during their encounter H. received the above
MENTIONED wound In the abdomen. H.rrison
went to hls mothers residence on q street b.
tween stn and 10Th streets, and DR. Bulklev
was called in, but the wound, from the ex terror.
appeared to b. such slight one, that but lit.
tie attention was paid to IL, and he was treated
for diseake of the bowels.
Brown, as well as those who witnessed the
anair, clam that there was NO intention I, in.
niet the wound and tnat he (Rrown) acted in
seu oeenee. IL Is understood that he will to-
morrow petition for q writ OF habeas corpus,
with view TO his discharge or ad mission TO
hail 1bis morning Drs. j. IL. Thompson,
Buckley, Palmer, Miller. Hagner. Young and
Garneit made post mortem examination, and
IL IL Understood that they came 70 the couciu
sion that the cesth res ulted from the wouat.
Dr- fotter. the Coroner, u this afternoon hold.
ing an inquest.
SHSTRNCED.-In the Court AZ Alexandri,.
yesterday, in the case OF Maurice Du Vale
charged y ith burglariously ering and roa
biLg the house of Mr.. Charles Brill the iury
rendered verdict of guilty, and fixed the t-rm
OF Imprisonment at five years in the penitrn
uary. The GOsette says that in an examination
OF the papers Of this man, IL appears thai he
was once corporal in the llth United States
infantry. He had been a student at George
m nj and
pri. sihood He had been recommended for An
appointment to an office in one of the depart
ments at Washington by Governor Andrew, of
Massachu setts, and had received a temporary
cer k hip IN the Office Of the Chief of Ordnance
lie " a subsequently, recommended to POST
master General Randall for appoin tmsnt a,
maii agent, ny Hon Thomas b. Florence, J.
M Dender, N. l.. JenrIes, l.. ID. Evans, and
The late General l.. II Rosseau. Previous q
MS trial yesterday morning be was ex 4minad
oy DOCTORS Gibson and Hill, TO determine hi
mental condition, and was pronounced sane
though since his arrest he has endeavor TO
produce the impression that he was crazy.
PROFESSOR RIsLKY called at the White
House yesterday together with the Chief of the
japanese troupe now performing here, and
little '-All Rignt" and other members of The
nteTyIw with the President, one result @.
which was that President Grants family, with
Gen.rsls sherman and Dent aud Otner dis
1ne euished people occupied private boxes at
tn mselves much pleased with the astonishing
feats OF the Japs, particularly with their won.
derful use of their pedal extremities in halanc-
ing. The acuviiy. boldpess and vivaeity OF
that prince of youthful athletes, the popular
"All Right" was also highly praised. Every
one should see this troupe during their briei
stay here. They give q matinee for families
and Children tomorrow evening.
SOLDIERS AND SAILORS UNIoN.-A regular
meeui OF this organization was held last night
Hall -rphn
offered by MAJOR Morse protesting against the
appointment or confirmation OF any rebel officer
or soldier to positions of honor or trust under
the United States Government, was discussed
and adopted. Mr.. Nelly onered a resolution,
which was passed, sthat in he appointment of
men TO office recommended by those who wer-
u the last prominent supporters of 5. p. Chase
is recognized by US As a direct blow at the
pre- grsss of the Republican party, not oniy
thronghont the country, but particularly IN
this District" A committee of threelvaS an
pointed to confer with the proper comm ittee in
regard TO the appointment OF bounty claim
agents throughout the country. Adjourned.
SONS OF MIcHIGAN.-A sociabIe OF the sons
OF Michigan was beld last night at the United
States Hotel. at which. among the MANY pras-
ent' were General Blair and lady, Hon +. W
felry, HOE. w. l.. SioughtoB, Hon. John
briggs, NJ. f. N Howell. L. T. Pierce ana
lady, Hon. Caleb Clarke, Hon. Allen Good.
rich, Rev Jabez Fox, J. Fred Myers, John Il
Bloss, General w. II. BeaoIe, H. J. (3ray Eso
MAJOR Knox, (all with ladi-s,) and other
prominent citizens of the Wolverine Safe. Tn
programme was an excellent one, and with n
nne I'D OF music for those who felt disposed
10 dance, the occasion was of enioymenr
and was protracted till the wee sma' hours OF
morn"
SALES OF REAL EsTArK-Ktlbourn 4 L.tra,
real estate agents. h,ye made the folle wing
sales: Lot s., In square :}6, fronting on ON
:tree', between NJ and N streets. to Zachariah
Downing, for IS cents per square foo'; a three
house hsfN 4
street and Massachusetts avenue to John
Bowies, for S7.500. Also. the folio wing lots in
rieasant Pialns: In Wright aud Coxe's sub
di'ision-lOt - to VIM II. Parker for I2 K cents
ger square foot; lot ST. adjoining, 10 Charles
Thiman. at the same price In Todd and
bro~ns spbdivision-lot y, in biloxi 3, To
Marsaret Windholz, for l. cents per square
foot.
FANCY DRESS PARTY.-A very pleasant
ianey Dress and masquerade party took place
Iast evening at the Fountain Hotel, corner stn
sueet ana Pennsylyanra avenue, Wm Fir.
nan, proprietor to celebrate the opening of ths
Strine Band furnished the m psic and a boun
,sous supper was provided by Mr.. Fir,nau
,nr ar ies Were lac. with every luxurv and ,
nv VI season, showing that the pro-
-.cror knows how to keep hotel, and we
Trust he will also make 1t keep him, I
You've PFAU. Tho .assIan athelets. who is
with the HanI0n Brothers, at the National
Theatre THIS week. must ne the man menuonso
In the song. He cer'ainly .'fiies tbroug The sn
with the greatest Of ease" and as trapezist l.
far ahead Of any performer who has er ap.
peared in this city. His p rious lap from the
trapeZe IN the auditOrium to that over the stag.
is the wonder OF all who ha We seen it. The
whole performance Of the Hanlon Brothers
combination ~ mpas'ic snd musical, Is excel.
lent, and no one should fail to see il.
CHARGEoF BAsTARDY.-This morning, Isaac
~etms an cid colored man, arrested yesterday
by Officer Z-rwss. was before Justice d. r.
Saith on the charge of being the father of An
illeeitimate child. preferred ny Esther Hoi-
son. The plantih testified that Wesms prom
is.d TO marry her, but refused. we-ms denied
this. The case was settled by the accused pay.
ing expenses, and the com plainapt giving bond
that the child would not be an expense TO the
county.