Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-04-08

I'd. William Fl. Shoemaker: 4th John W. Gross:
IN, Barney k1lmarttn: 9Th A. A. Wilson and
Dr W. o. Baldwin; 1th ID. w. Lutrel; Sth, T.
j. Stockstil; 9th, III. W. Garrett, w. P. Bell and
w. DICKSON; 10th, p. Jordan; 18th. ]. L. Pearson
and br. Culver; 18th, j. w. Drew; lsth, f. Bar
rett and q. T. Stewart; 14th, n. Sardo; 18TH G.
Z. Pfayser, X. Ball and W. ii. Clagett; I6th,
Thomas Hardin and Joseph HaInlin; 17th.
Charles Allen and J. Yates: isth II. Goldman
aD6 = Humphrey: 18th, John Hogan and George
Juenemann; 10th, Duncan :. Walker and ". IT.
Mctiinni5; 2ISt, n. q. Sandersen and C. beIl:
Esd, Val. Connor, d. Kelly and Joseph Arnold.
Amusemen.s. &c.
FORD OPERA HoUSE.-The ''firates o. Pen
Zance drew another crowded house last even
ing. the spr1ghtly daughters OF Gen. Stanley.
me tender-hearted pirates and the timid
entertainment.
NATIONAL THEATER -" ToFick's Isve" was
Barrett and his excellent company presented
lhe play III a sly which greatly delighted those
present. Hamlet" O-night
IHEATER CoMIOUE.-The TOHoj1lIe c fferS many
novel attractions this week.
ARLINGTON TBEATER.-Thc many patrons Of
t.ls theater are being offered all The attractions
or the variety stage.
UNION BETHEL HALI.-The Ira Aldridge Drs
matte Company will appear at MON Bethel
Hall-M street between 18th and l1th-to-niClt
and tomorrow night. Two 2cts of Richard
III viii be given: also q farce ETC. The enter
I5innent5 viii be for the benefit OF the Second
Baptist Church.
IIscoIN HALL.-The original University
SINGERS OF New Orleans, viii appear at Linccln
Hall this and tomorrow evenings. The cefn-
pany has received grest praise wherever IL has
appeared. The programme consists OF ballads.
gees, 6c There Will be q matinee at the Sc ne
place next Saturday.
TALLNADGE UALI--An entertainment. con-
slSthg OF exhibitions of mesmersm. wiz be
given at Tallmadge Hall this evening. for the
ptnefit OF the Irish sufferers.
MASONIC TEMFLE.-The fair by the lacfes Of
the Holy Cross. at Masonic Temple was large
CT
ana display OF fancy and useful goods we're
much admired good supper is served ar a
low price.
THE PREsBYTERY OF WASHINGTON CITY, otter
Our report closed yesterday. took a recess Until
O'Clock. when Rev. Royal Parkinson. Or. Ian
allan, OF The Baltimore conference and Rev j.
l. smith. OF the PreSbytery of Baltimore. were
invited 10 take seats as corresponding memters
Inc church at Jamestown, Nd, was granted
authority 10 supply its own pulpit. The church
at byattSVlue, Md. was authorized to supply its
own pulpit until the next meeting of the Pres
oyiery. recess was then taken until
O'CLOCK, "hen the committee on home missions
recommended the following. Which was adopted:
Appropriation OF 5000 for the church at Falls
IhuTch. Va; $3.50, Zion Evangelical church: si51
10r the mission fields under Mr. Todd: s1GO
church at Herman. and $3.50 church at Levlns
fiile ana vienna. 1t was agreed that the next
slated meeting OF the Presbytery be held at
ing OF the Presbytery be held in the Fourth
church on The first Monday in Nay next ST 10
O'Clock: The moderator, in accordance with a
resolution presented by Dr. Blttinger. an
nOunced as the special committee on PraShyte
Ran assistance Re VS.. Bttinger. Kelly. Chester
DR.. McEarlan. and Horace j. Frost The Pres,
oSteTy thel proceeded to examine L. +. Miller
ana George 4. Jennings, colOred, candidates for
lcensEre They having passed the exarnina-
uon. We're licensed, and the PreSbytary adj
1oufheo 10 meet May Sd, at the Fourth church.
New and attractive feature in the boot and
Shoe lfade Is TO be noticed opposite the Eboitt
Nm II 10 To-
Years and half conducted most successful
business in this line at I34l street. Their in
crease OIL business demanded more room. TO
accommodate their boom they have taken the
heXt store, 1899. In throwing the two stores
together happy idea has been worked out.
Ihe Old number, lail viii be devoted exclusive
~ ~, 10 me accommodation OF ladies: while 1859
VII! DC given up TO gentlemen. Though con
nected, Inc Two places are entirely distinct
They are both richly cerpetea and Handsomely
ltted up Everything in the boot and shoe line
Is KEPT I'D STOCK. This new and practical deDar-
ture in the trade will doubtless attract The ful
custom that it deserves.
The WOMAN CONVICTED AND THE NAN 40.
Quilted IN MiSCEGENATI0N CAsE-The Alex
indfia Gazette OF last evening says: Tne cor
poration court was engaged nearly all day yes
vas arrested On The 18th day Of October, 1879.
and indicted by the grand jury at the October
,erin OF the court as white man for going oueA
D the state for the purpose o and marrying
one Mllly Motley, a negro woman, and return
ing and living with The woman as man and
VIE. TIC jury In the first case found hila
guilty OF the crime alleged in the Indictment,
and liked his term of imprisonment in the peni,
Tertiary at three years Judge &. Z. Stuart. who
was heh Judge OF the corporation court. set the
verdict aside and granted him new tria on |
The ground that there was a tiaT in the indcf- |
nent, III which new trial the Jury failed to |
agree, being unable to determine whether he |
was white or a col0red man standing six for |
lcquittal and six for conviction The third trial
;anie up yesterday, the prisoner having been
confined IN Jail for about six months, and the |
Ease was given 10 the Jury about o'clock Al
er being out one hour the Jury returned into
court with verdict OF not guilty and the pris-
Jner was discharged Milly Motley was con
'lcted at Oct.term OF court for marrying Olden,
supposed White man. and sent to the peniten- |
larry Tor three years. There will probably b.
IN effort made TO secure her release. The cOun- |
,eI Iof The prisoner were Capt. F. l.. Smith, f l.
hnhd Burke. esq. and VIM. E. Fendall esq. s. |
J. Brent for the commonwealth.
The WEThORE-PORTER CAsE.-To-day in Cir
lit Court. No =. Judge COX the trial OF the |
ase OF Lieut. III. =. Wetmore against Admiral |
D. ID. Porter-to recover money alleged to be |
Tue him and retained at the instance OF defend
Int-was continued. Lieut.. Wetmore was sub
ectod TO lengthy examination this morning,
ND testified that amounts due him were re-
aimed from him by the paymaster for the ben |
nj OF ms vile without his consent, aud that |
AID retention OF pay was at the instance OF |
ldInlral Porter. and he stated to-day that some |
II the vouchers which had been paid had not |
'ttH plCS'utcl OS MIN.
The following gentlemen were elected as hon.
rary members OF the Washington Light Infan-
ry corps. last night at the regular monthly |
neetiDg:-C. w. Thorn. W. w Rurdatte n |
loXley, g. NJ. Oyster, :. IL. Bacon. w, r.
reare, John Gibson, L. II. Stevens, Edwin
Arouse. |
a. +: MORAN. lO22 tn st. NV, IS selling the
nest line OF shoes in the market He BUYS Tor
ash, and warrants his goods. See adv't.
MARRIAGE LICENSES have been issued to Chas.
!. Ball and Linda Hutchinson: ID. W. Caroen
er and Mary f. Lyles; Washington rriplett aud
,ucy cross; James Ii. Kline OF Hagerstown. |
10. and Emma Hartwick, of Philadelphia, Pa: !
Ohm X. Mansfield, OF Montgomery county Md |
nj cara a. Bruehl: Michael LiSton and Mary |
'heehy; James Farley, OF LuZerne county. Pa
I'd Mary Z. Stone OF Montgomery county Nd:
avid Strauss and Bertha Herman |
IHE DISTRICT ARTILLERY executive committee
asst night passed a vote OF thanks TO the follow.
ne ladies and gentlemen. who assisted in
1aking the artillery entertainment. at odd Eel
)ws Hall. success, VIZ: Prof. L. Schneider and
he Marine band, Miss Rosa Williamson, Miss
ucy Miller, Miss Kate Carter. MesSrs Frank
lllOuplbY Harry Clifford and Prof DE Zvla