Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-12-22

relations in the war, and who were eager to
come over, and this fair would clinch their resO-
luton. Sd. While at the French Exposition
many of the exhibitors from different countries
told me that they intended to preserve their spe-
cimens, which they had elaborated at great ex-
Pense ana care, LOT tne next worlds 1air. 9Th
which we must do If We yield to our unselfish
and affectionate cousins over the way, our idea
win spread, and every large city win want the
tair, and fzzle will result, as the New York
fair was. No; the proper place to hold a worlds
fair is the capital of the nation in which it is
held. Then there is no jealousy, and all unite
and share in the common glory. Let us take no
step packwards' Z. $.
The Courts.
CIRCUIT COURT, Chief Justice Cartter.-To-
day the case Of Oaksmith, lessee, agt. johnson
was resumed, and a juror was withdrawn and
case continued with leave to PLAINTIFF to amend.
The case of Register agt. McClelland was
taken up, Messrs. Latrobe, Of Baltimore, and
G. Clayton, for defendant. This case grows out
of patent street washers, and plaintiff claims
damages because Of defendant making a street
washer which is claimed is similar to and in
fringes on plaintiff patent.
CRIMINAL COURT, JUDGE Fsher-To-day, the
court was occupied with the case of James II. A.
Schureman, charged with passing counterfeit
money, which is being argued to the jury.
TRANSFERS OF REAL EsTATE-The follow
ing transfers Of real estate have been left at the
Office Of the Recorder of Deeds for entry:
December 11th-R. Fl. Jordan to Christiana
to Isaac Childs, lot G, square .0S, $500; ii. A.
Clark ct al, trustees, to Chas. b. Church, trus-
tee, subs. 81 and SO, square u, S4,72O; Nj. b.
Habon to Erastus Milton, lots and 8, square
December 1sth-Joseph F. Kelley to j. H.
barrow, sub. 4, square 365, 5000; Elizabeth Jen-
500; Ed. Clark ct al, trustees, to Mary W..
Kelley, parts lots g Is and IA, square 4SS.
December 2O-W. B. Todd to John b. Sim
mons, sub. 80, square 1888, $500; A. ID. Gillette
to Ellen +. Mccoy, sub. 4 and part sub. g.
square 36s, so, 500; Moses Kelly to ThOs. JONES'
-, square 623, $4,000; j. w. Pilling to w. w.
Corcoran, part l. square Dds, S10, 900; s. c. Wroe
to Joseph Libbey, sub. A, square IS, 81, 500
w. II. Ward ct al, trustees, to s. Norment, sub
l., square 523, s975; j. NJ. Hanson, trustee, to
James Kane, part %, square 53f, $500; David
Carroll to ". Denny, sub. and part 5, square
december 2lst.-C. w. Maury to Louisa NJ.
Childs, sub. Al, reservation 10, S9,0oo w. H.
square go, 81 900; w. P. Hicks to George W.
MocfaSee to Maurice Ready and $50. saare Is
$3.50; X. q. Croggon to Ann Rebecca Croggon,
part -, square 466, S3 900; s. NJ. Garwood to j.
Bishop, parts 16 and Il square 469, 81 ZOO j. NJ
DuncansOn ct al. and James Adams ct al. to
Daniel Smith, 2, square 295; j. &. Meyers to
same, SUBJ So, square 315, $4,000; James Fraser
jr., to Thos. II. Barron, west half 8, square 499,
square 467 $50; j. 9. McKelden ct al. to Geo.
Z. bearing ct al, part 2, square 400, SO 900; W.
w. Metcaff ct al. to John Wilson, parts subs 4s
and II, square 300, $3.50.
A BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF WORK.-NIrs. Freis,
of this city, has just completed piece Of hair
work for Mrs. President Grant which the family
Mrs. Cts deceased mother. 1t is arranged in a
handsome oval gilt frame. The principal feature
is weeping willow, with trunk, branches and
leaves all Of hair, overhanging a monument Of
while over the top Of the monument Is wreath,
and below it a dove made Of hair. The repre-
sentatlon of the grave at the base of the monu-
ment and the ground about it, with number
Of flowers, are all formed Of the same material,
which seems to assume any appearance desired
in the hands Of this skiIlful artist.
THE VISIT OF THE RICHMOND PREss.-The
Richmond Press Club at q meeting held on
Monday evening, decided to postpone their
until New Years day; and will leave that city
for Washington on the evening of the 3ist inst
The change from Christmas to New Years day
was made on account Of being more suitable
They will be quartered at the Arlington where
ample arrangements have been made for them.
The reception banquet will take place ON New
Years evening.
PROPOSED STATUE TO GENERAL SCOTT At
THE SOLDIERS HoME.-The trustees Of the Old
Soldiers Home, one Of the most admirably man
aged institutions in the country, have now under
consideration project for erecting bronze
statute, heroic size, of General Scott in their
grounds. The order for the statue, It is reported,
will be given to Launt Thompson, Of New YOrk,
whose statue Of Sedgwick, at West Point, has
been 80 much admired. The idea Of building
this home for the old soldiers, it will be remem-
bered, originated with General Scott, who was
its father and founder.
ALLEGED WAGON THIEF.-Recently gang Of
thieves have been i'm the habit Of watching gro
Is in
delivering goods going behind them and carry
ing of some goods. To-day Detective McDevitt
hoy gave his as
ers OF the gang, and Justice Harper committed
him to jail for court.
RoBBERY OF A RoBE-On SUNDAY even ing
as the buggy Of Mr.. b. w. SUNNY was standing
on street, near 18th, the robe was taken out
and carried OF: Last night, Sergeant Pool and
Richard Burnett on the charge Of the larceny,
and this morning Justice Wall committed them
to jail for court.
TON BOWIE AGAIN.-Yesterday Tom Bowie
was arrested by officer Howe for having as
sauited Henry Taylor, and Justice Mills fined
Conduct. On the charge Of aseaulting Peter
Rochelli, noticed yesterday, Justice Chase held
him to bail for court.
AFRICA IN TRoUBLE.-Africa whitby, q col
ored man, was arrested yesterday in George
TOW town on the charge Of bnrglariously entering
county and stealing quantity of wine and
preserves. He was brought before Justice
Plant, who, after hearing the case, committed
MIN 70 jail for appearance at court.
FINE PAID.-JOhn Shea, whose arrest for as
sauit and battery was noticed in yesterdays
STAR, was fined $40, and paid it, and was not
stated.
MENBHRe OF SYRACusIAN LODGE, X. p, will
notice q call for special meeting tonight.