Evening Star Newspaper, February 15, 1868, Page 4

‘THE EVENING STAR. » LOCAL NEWS. Meeting of the Giass Mansfactaring Com- pany. A meeting of the stockholders of the Wash- ington Glass Manufacturing Company was Reid inet night at 61 Loniiana avenue, Mr, Samuel Norment, the President, in the chair and Mr. C. Quine secretary; who read a Siving in detail the process of making glass, and claiming paper fud facilities for its economical manuiacture. Glass Manufacturers throughout the country, it was r a ceitenent Fetncd. the sete nes can | woounpesh adulnmtane inigrecates tec cn @ statement furnished the secretary Board of Statistics the following was the valu. ation of glassware imported into this country during the years named: Wer, $2,16%.%6; 186i, SHORE: 18S, BARLE, 1M65, S.A, Sie Mr. Peogh was not atall discouraged, and thie locality peculiar | While IE JOHNSON-SUOOT HOMICIDE. rial Murde . FOURTH Day. After our report of the trial of Henry Jobn- son, indieted for the murder of Thomas Smoot on the 2uth of June last, in the Oruminal Judge Fisher, elosed, yesterday, the pte lens cltered ip the provecuton oad co” fence were argued at length by the eounsel, The following were presented for the prose- eution: by the prisone: the act of adulterous intercourse with his wife, he ix guilty of felo- nious Remicide; and if the jury further find from said evidence that the had reason deceased and bis wife, and under tne influence of that armed himself with said pis- tol and went tothe bouse where he was in- rm d the deerased could be found ir compa- ny with bis wife, determined to take the life of if he surprised him in the act of the hoped the enterprise would be prosecutd. | adultery with his wife, and did take his life as Washington was not affected as other plac ™ bas no commerce or man ofactutes, srashes ¢isew here. Afver the reading of the paper, MrJohn Ken- | ‘0 excuse said @all, treasurer of the company, referred to cer- fin comm cnications he bad received from lead- img Pritsburg manufacturers, which gave such did not | Wiel @ gloomy picture of the business,that he feel justified in urging the establishment at this time of a manufactory here. Whiie be did not id it War not likely it could be affected by financial ‘as | aforesaid, he is guilty of murder. nd: ADA if the yury believe the facts stated in foregoing prayer, the prisoner cannot plead self-defence a8 an excuse for said homicide; but homicide on the grouad of seif- defence the jury must be satisfied trem the whole evidence that the prisoner was in immi- nent danger of death, serious bodily harm, from he could not safely escape. pon Smoot and his wife vious expectation of meeting them J. If Johnson came uy; without ebect becriptions et he desired | ‘gether in that room, and was suddenly so in- thatceme einer pemen Should be elected toons censed that be shot Smoot, it was manslaughter. aver. ‘Br. Norment was also of the opinion that the 4. Johnson must have been in imminent dan- ger of his life, not the result of his own fault, wo enterprise could not succeed, aud as it would | & justified in shooting she Be injustice to present false statements as to the ‘The following instructions were prayed for probabilities of success, he hoped a meeting | bY the defence: Zeuld be held Saturday night to canvass the matier. General rgy and depression in business prevailed throughout the country, and | S@wyer, and, onentering the espeaially in the Southern section, which made ry Perhaps, to defer the matter for a short ‘me, until both public confidence and private eredit could attain a firmer and surer basis. Subscribers showed no disposition to come for- ‘ward and pay subscriptions, and he (Mr. Nor- ment) was not disposed, with the assistance of one oF two individuals only, tocarry on a glass manufactory. The Chair thought the projec: would bea manifested by ° stockholders success, but deplored the apath ‘the people of the District. If Ifthe jury find that under suspicion of his wife's fh lity the prisoner visited the house of room, had occular demonstration of adalterous intercourse be- tween Smoot and his wife, that Smoot leaped from the bed towards Johnson, and, under circumstances, that gave him reasonable ground for fearing bodily harm from Smoot, the prisoner is not guilty as nor is he guilty of manslaughter. In the course of the argument on the instrac- tions, the Courtsaid to Mr. Carrington: Yuu had better leave out this matter of murder, for Iam determined to take the sting of death out of the case when the jury comes in. Any man ‘Were not confident, let a few private individ | Would godown after his wife to the place where wals take hold of the matter and start the works onasmall scale. He bad experienced some embarrassment from the frequent impor- tunities of the gentleman from whom the co! had agreed to purchase grounds for pany erection of the works, and would suggest that | Manslau; the secre: man that purchase the grounds for the purpose, and that Begotiations on that subject the ‘The motion was adopted. be instrncted to inform the gentle- Mr. Kendall then tendered his resignation as | Jury shall find that when the s! tweasurer, and Mr. John Purdy was unani- mously chosen to fill the vacancy. Mr. ©. Colne read a letter from Mr. Wm. B. ‘Moore, of the Treasury Department, in answer to an inquiry as to the success of glass manu- facturing establishments in this country, in which it was stated that, with few exceptions, they had proven particularly prosperous ina financial peimt of view, and many of the own- ere bad amassed large fortunes. Adjourned. a ‘WASHINGTON, ALEXANDRIA AND GRORGE- suspended for Orpheus went after his, and he a right to go after herarmed if he thought it necessary. He had sworn to doso at the marriage altar. and he would be less than a man if he did not do so. It Mould be better to confine the case to ter. ‘The ji said he would give but the follow- ie company was not prepared to | iM£ instruction to the jury : Tt the jury shall find that the prisoner fired the pistol shot under the provecation of finding the deceased in adulterous intercourse with his wife, he is guilty of manslaughter, unless the ‘was fired the prisoner entertained a reasonable apprehension Of loss of life or great bodily harm, from which it would be more dangerous to attempt to re- treat than to stand his ground. If the jury shall find the prisoner sustained such appre- hension, and that from all the circumstances the same was reasonable, then the prisoner is not guilty either of murder or mansiaughter. ‘The Court then adjourned until this morning. FIFTH DAY. Ac ital ef the Prisoner. The Court resumed its session at 10 o'clock Tows RaILnoaD Comp any.—A meeting of the | this morning, when thedefence asked that they bondholders and stockholders of this road was | might call a witness as to the relative size of held in New York on Wednesday evening, 12th instant, at which nearly seven-righths of both | tion making no objection— classes of securities were represented, as fol- lows: Messrs, Northrop. & Chick, ' Mesers. Given, Jones & Co., W. W. Wood, Esq., Thos. B. Smith, Exq.. the National Union Bank of ore: the National Bank of Baltimore; the National Mechanic.’ Bank of Baltimore: the Phenix National Bank of New York; the Ninth National Bank of New York: Paran Stevens, Esq. Mesers. Hitchcock, Darling & | declined to accept ,Jobn B. Murray, Esq., A. B. Hamilton, H. R. Riddle, Esq.. F. Shrader, Esq., E. R. Stimson, Esq., H.N- Beach, Esq. J. Hi Arnoid, Esq.. Messrs. Harrison, Garth & C. Mr. H.R. Riddle, of Baltimore, Maryland, representing the Baltimore Banks, was elected ebairman, srd Mr. John B. Murray York city was appointed seeretar, tailed statements of the present condition of the company had been presented, including the various transactions of the late treasurer of the company, a zeneral! discussion as to the proper course to be adopted ensued, with entire unan- imity of views. A committee of bondholders and another of <tockholders were then appoint- ed todraft a plan for the immediate reorgani- zation of the company, based upon a general compromise recognizing the securities of all ¢lasses, in order that the road may be taken out of the hands of the receiver, and placed upon the fooung to which its financial value and geographical importance entitles it. The meet. ing then edjourned, subject to a call from the secretary as soon as the commitwes are pre- pared to report. ——— Mortvany Rerort.—The report of deaths im this city forthe month of January has jast been published by Dr. George M. Dove, Secre- tary of the d of Health. The number is 141, of which 4) were by consumption, 1@ still born, 5 pueumonia. 5 apoplexy, $ old age, pre- mature (2 pairs twins,)3 each of bronchitis and infantile convulsions, Zeach of congestion of brain, dropsy, disease of brain, disease of liver, typhoid ie meningitis, " paralysis and whooping cough: 54 were children, +3 natives, jes, same number of females, and 13 not reported: 72 white, 64 colored: 36 were under I JiSF If from 1 to's years, 18 from 2010 30, 10 70 to #0, 3 from 80 to 90, and 2 over 99. eee ot If MAKES No DIVFEENCE to our netghbor T. M. Harvey, surnamed “The Oyster King,” whether the Potomac is obstructed with ice ‘% foot thick or not: he keeps his stock of bivalves upto the requirments of his customers. To Pfove this he sent us this morning some Cher- Fy-stone oysters, so large that one of them would cover a good ~ize dinuer plate. while they were as iat and finely flavored as any we Bave seen this season. Harvey's -aron clad” T house, which tor the information of trav- we will state is om the sonth-ast corner th and the avenur, is a great institution. Tre Booxerypens’ Batt.—The 34 annual ball of the Journeymen Hookbinders Society took place at Odd Fellows Hall on Thursday evening, and it was, as usual, a pleasant amir. saloon was yery handsomely decorated with flags, &c..and on the stage the Holy Hill was stationed, and made excellent music, to which the company danced until morning. The floor manager w T. O'N. May, as- sisted by a corps of aids, who, with the various commitives, performed their duties very satis. factorily. ———— A New Feature in Tue TEMrerance On- @amizaTIons—Lasi noght,at the regular meet- ing of Equal Division, No. 3, Sons of Temper- ance,a new feature was inaugurated. After the regular busines= of the Division had been concluded, the doors werr opened and the pub- sie invited in, when a musical enteriainment was given by the Amphions of Equal Divi and the Glee Clab of Columbia Division, &m address delivered by Mr. G. W. Maher—a dance winding up the meeting. —-— Affer de- following officers were on Thursday ¢ Columbia District Tent, No serve for the ensuing yeur- No. 11: R '. B. , Of N L an Bt the rooms of the Associ and music were very good, and The recitatic the evening parsed very pl tly to the large audience of Indies and gentlemen who were present. —_+—_ — Gus. Jony Tyrex, In, of Virginia, ture for the benefit of the Orphan A I lee- um in eharge of the Sisters of the Holy Cross, at Carroll | he There will be band, and several songs by the | shou! Hall, on Monday evening next one should aid this noble —e—— ! Prmsovat.—We regret to learn that Colonel | ramball William B: and John Clary, elerts to the City Collector, are both tying ill at their residences. The Intter (s impToving. «--- Dr. ©. Lee has recovered from: his recent se- | for the benefit Tribe, No. 10, Red Men, which was og ts, a Pass = TO VOCATION mn! be Sars eta nal cnet ap retaig tee | sears ‘Members of the order, in full costume, Sere wee os eS Penersze Broome os tae Carrrot.—Officer | or fonad him bodily harm. If the prisoner went Smith, of the seventh precinct, ar- | to Fested Geo. Knight for the larceny of spoons | the from the restaurant in the Capitol. Hr was to him, and taken before Justice Walter, whe sommitied nen ae ‘Bim to jail for court. ae Larceny or Soar.—Robert Brooks, colored, | was wes arresied on complaint of Mrs. | do him for the larceny of a bex of from | Verdict ‘s Buresn. He had © baring was bafore Justice Walter, and was sent to jail for | Should ‘TEE aUDSCRIPTION BOOKS for “La Coterie Ouraival,” to take pisce st Marini's Amembly | of Se Boome on the Zist inst., are rapidly filling up. | Smoot, de. ——— areata was | to Arenibald | Did he fire the faial shot because he believed * DG. A. | L., John T. the accnsed and the and the prosecu- Justice M. V. Buckey Was recalled, and testi- fied that Smoot was much the Jargest man, and gould easily have thrown tae prisoner from Window. He was a little taller than the pri: oncr. and weighed probably 14) pounds. Mr. Fendall, for the defence, read the instruc- tions of the Court, and again ‘offered to submit the case without ument, but the prosecution e offer. Mr. N. Wilson opened the argument for the prosecution, and after referring to the relations of the parties, he said that the question for the Jury to decide is, whether the prisoner was right. They did not ask that he be found guilty of murder, but of manslaughter; that he was of New | guilty of violating the law. The knowledge of adultery may constitute malice. The responsi- bility rests on them to say whether there ix a law to punish such offences; whether lawless Violence is to go unpunished. There are but two questions to decide: If he took the life deceased in self-defence: if he had reasonable apprehension of loss of hfe or great bodily harm. The jury was to decide this ques- tion, and not the prisoner. He referred Ist, sections 1,010 and 1,026. that he was in bodily harm? What evidence bad they that he thought there was danger of bodily harm? Officer Sneed testifies that John- son said he was apprehensive that Smoot was going to hurt him, they any reason to be- lieve that such was the case! And if they «did believe it, was his apprehension that he would be hurt, sufficient cause for the prisoner to take lifet He referred to the diagram, and said that the wound showed that the deceased could not have been Spproaching the person at the time. He argued from Dr. Bowen's testimony, “that the must bave been either sitting or Kueeling,” the deceased was in a position in which he did not expect to receive injury or bodily harm. The deceased was not off the bed, and be was either lying down or just rising up when the fatal shot was fired. The defence had put in evidence that Smoot had made threats towards the prisoner, out they had not proved that the prisoner had deen informed of these threats. They say that from the fect that Smoot was an adulterer, and was in possession of the prisoner's wife, that therefore they had reason to suppose that he was armed: he con- tended that this was disproved. What were the motives of the prixoner} Years ago oot was in his employ, a] and an intimacy sprung up between the prison- tr's wite and Smoot. Phe Prisoner paid them to have nothing more to do with each other, aad he and bis wife separated. saw the Wife the day before put something in the bureau drawer; he went home, slept with her that night, and attended to hix business the next morning. This case was not like the Sickles case, There was ne passion or frenzy in this case. The prisoner showed no emotion, and there was no other motive with this man ‘than hatred to the man who had robbed hiin of his wife and was robbing bim of his money. Mr. W. read from officer Sneed’s testimony that the prisoner was afraid his wife would get some of hs property, and that she was squandering his means on Smoot. How could aman be so cool as to tell of a bottle of milk after having committed such an act? A man who at such & time talks of money is not enti- tled to the same respect which should be shown to the honest husband, who, in a transport of trenzy shoots the seducer of his wife. There Was akind of custom to acquit the hnsuand who slays the adulterer. bat this case is not one which is of this kind. The law nowhere says that you can find a man guiltless when he shoots & man after thatman has been paid mon- ey to cease the intimacy, He would now leave the cyse with the jury, Mr. Wilson, in coficlusion, referred to the in- structions of the court in the case of Ziunmer. Mr. Davidge said that in view of the fact that the law bad been settled, and the matter bad | been narrowed down to one point, where there InpePENDENT Onver or Recranrres.—The | would not be much difference of opinion, the defence would not make an argument to the jury. Mr. Carrington said that the defence had shown some tact, but he felt that his duty was to argue the case. ‘The defence could not cut the prosecution outot & second argument uuless by due notice. Mr. Davidge said that this notice had been given by intorming Mr. Wilson that the de- fenee might, after hearing the opening argu- ment submit the case. Afwr some argument as to the right of the District Attorney to argue the case the Gardner case was referred to and when it was produced, Mr. Fendall rend that Judge Crawford ruled that the clo-ing argument of the prosecution should be in reply only, and the defence declin - ing to argue the case there was nothing to re. ply to. ‘Atter some discussion, Judge Fisher said that in his view it did not rest with the judge to say bow far the case may be argued, but ina trial like this be thought the court had the discretion to say whether or not the argument on one side goon. He thought Mr. Wilson bad well argued it to the jury. Court p: that after they had retired yesterda: he had in- Esq., | formed the counsel that be would say to the | Jury that the facts and the cause did not pre- mu to for the evidence would not from the ease, and after reading the instraction granted, the question was, did he trans] thatan atisck was msde aud give the doubts in favor of the p: iF isomer. ‘The j jetired At 12.9, in charg? of beiliTs Rees and Uhand'er. The jury remasned in their room until ven vir g been ou! ly two hours, tue crowd loitered about the Court ia breathless anxiety, but few, if any. expecting a verdict of guilty. Various conjec- tures wrre made as to which of the jury were bolding ovt, it having been rumored that there were two donbtfnl ones. At the hour men- tioned the jurv entered the Court room, when the crowd, which had been considerably in- in numbers, passed into the Court room rept the greatest silence as the Clerk (Mr. Middleton) called the names. ‘Mr. Middieton asked it they had agreed on 4 verdict, when Mr. John Little advanced to th: Clerk's desk and answered in the affirmative, giving in the verdict of “Not @wilty.” This announcement was received with ap- plause, (clapping of hands and cheers,) which manifestation was almost immediately checked “yr Davidge moved ihe discharge ofthe pri ir. Davidge mo: of the pris- oner and the Court ordered it, when the accused bowed his thanks and was immediately beset by many friends congratulating. him ‘on the result, ‘ith difficulty he made way te the jury whom he thanked and then to the witness’ Foom where for a time he was kept quite busy in receiving the congratulations of the ta tors after which he with afew friends left the court house by the east door. {In our report of peeetg’s protien he name of Dr. Charles H. Howen, who attended the deceased after he was shot was in- advertently printed as Dr. Borland. Dr. A. J. Borland resides im the same neighborhood, but at the time of the homicide was ia Dacotah.} —\_e— Te the People of Washington. undersigned, a committee appointed by the Provident Aid Society of Washington city to devise ways and means for continuing 1ts work of alleviating the destitution and saffer- ing among the deserving poor of the city, desire to present a brief statement of fac's for the con- sideration of the public, and toask at its hands such material aid and active co-operation as may be thought necessary and proper, in view of all the circumstances. In round figures, the receipts of the Socict: at the date of its last meeting, on Tuesday last may be stated at $4,500. Of this sum, the col- lecting committees in the several wards have returned the following amounis: First Ward, $369; second, $25; third, $262; fourth, $1,269: fith, $50; sixth, 874: seventh, nothing. Those collecting from Government cmployes have re- turned $2,275; five of the city churches and one Sunday school have contributed by collections, $631; three lodges have contributed $=. The Metropolitan police ball produced $2,305; and the voluntary contnbutions to the Treasurer make up the balance. The Society reeves, on an average, the wants of about seven thousand Petgons daily,at a cost of over $1,000 per week. {ts means do not, how- ever, warrant it in undertaking to supply the ‘wants of all applicants, nor yet to relieve to the extent arked those who are the recipients of its limited stores,—its rule being to aid, as far as possible, the most needy, without regard to age, sex, religion, color, or nationality. 1t bas in its treasury about $3,000, which, at the usual rate of expenditure, will maintain its operations abont three weeks longer. It is considered necessary, however, that they should be con- tinued up to the first of April, or thereabouts, when the rigors of winter will have passed away, and when, it is hoped, fields of lasor now closed to those willing and anxious to work, will be, in a measure at least, reopened. For this purpose, the farther sum of $5,140 will be required, and to raise that amount is the ob- ject of this appeal. From the exhibit above, it 1s manifest that the duty of caring for the destitute has not been equally discharged by our citizens, whether Teterence 18 toeither their pursuits, their places of worship, or their geographical lova- tion within the city limits. To equalize this duty, and to afford all an opportunity to con. tribute as their means may justify, four plans are proposed, as follows : 1. By 4 collection, for the benefit of the fund of the’ Society, in all the churches of the city (where collections have not already been taken) on Sunday, the 23d instant. In this step the active and hearty co-operation of the reverend gentlemen in charge of the same is confidently expected; and it is respectfully suggested that such notice be given from the puipits in ad- vance as will enable the several congregations to be prepared to respond with liberality at the time named. 2. By a careful and systematic canyass of the different wards not, heretofore, thoroughly ex vassed for aid. In this step the earnest and imn- medi de an attrac. tive macinee entertainment at the National Theatre on the afternoon of Thursday, the 2uth instant, a series of tableaux, ete., and possibly other similar exhibitions a1 places, and times to be fixed upon hereafter, dur notice of all which will be given to the public in proper time and in the usual manner. To lovers of amusement= who can, in this way, and at the same time gratify their tastes and do a substantial good, it 1s thought nothing more need be said. 4. By voluntary contributions dirvet to the ‘Treastirer, (Mr. A. R. Shepherd,) by those who may not hive the opportunity or disposition to further the ends of the society through either of the plans proposed sbov Individual cases of terrible destitution and suffering, involving sickening details, might be given, to arouse sympathy, but such recitals Are not deemed necessary. The whole case may be summed up in a few words. The num- ber of suffering poor in the city is great. beyond precedent or parallel; their wants are many and pressing; the Provident Aid Society as_doing all in its power, with the means furnished it, and by the individual exertions of its members, to relieve them; and without further contributions its efforts must stop, when their continuance is necessary to prevent actual starvation, With this statement of facts the committee is willing to leave the subject to the umpulses of a generous public, without argument or amplification, satisfied that those who give as they are able will find in their food new strength and sweetness, and in their raiment and fires new comfort, through the consciousness of a divinely imposed duty cheerfully performed. Peter Parker, J. T. Given, Jauus P.Tustix, S.H. KavrrMans, THos, LAT Dy Committee, WASHINGTON, 15th February, 1868, pa Sees Es Market To-day. c.—Beef, best cnts. 25a308. per Ib.;next best, 20e.; next, Halse.: Mutton, 8adh. per 1b; Lamb, 16820. per Ib.: Pork, I8¢. per Ib; whi Slanghtered Hogs, 81201250 per cwt.; Salt Bee! 12al5e. per Ib.; Smoked B%e.; Shend, 3e.. Chipped, 25c.; Bacon meat, e per Ib.: Breast, I6c.: Shoulder, I2c.; Sausage, l6a20e.; Lar Butter, 40a50¢. per Ib.: Eggs, 3 Head Onrese, i5c, per Ib.: Venison, abe. per Ib.; Buitulo Meat, 3 “oul ec. each; Guinea Fowls, $1.25 per pair. Vegetables, de—Apples, 60a%e. per pe ok; Sweet Potatoes. $1 per Irish do., Sve. Onions, #106; Parsnips, Sve.; Celery, per bunch; Cranberres, 15c. per qt; Cabbage, laze per head: Turnips, 4c. per pk. Hominy, We. Pet ats, Dried Apples, @e. per peck; Ruta- ens, Hi yok; Carrots “Ge; Sy nach, Swe.; C Preserved Citron, Sic. per Ib; Dried ies, 25e.; Dried Whortleberries, 35.; 25c.; Filberts, 25c.; English Wal- Almonds, frie; Cocoanuts, Le. each: Peanuts, ve. per Ib; Hickory Nuts, $100 per ck; Walnuts, 4c; Grapes, We. per [b.: joney, Sie.; Oranges, 35a50c. per dox.; Lemons, adoe.; White Beans, 15, per qt.; Corn Meal, 1.0asi40, per bushel: Shipetuff, Guage. ywhetuff, 60c ; Middling, 9c.; Shorts, 45c. Corn, shelled, 81.30a8140; Corn, by ear, & 4&6 per bbl: Oats, 9%. per bushel; Hay, rong! per owt; Straw, $1.90, Buckwheat, sc. T Ib, i PeFish:—Bunch Fish, sie; Codiish, Flounders, and Haddock, 15e. per Ws; Halibut, ¥5c.; White Fish, 0c; Salmon Trout, %e.; Smelix, 30c.; Blue Fish, be. Pickrell, 2e.: Lobsters, per doz.: Soft Crabs, $6 per =. Ser1ous AcctpRwr.—Abont 12 o'clock to-day an accident occurred to Mr. J. Woodwad, « tinner, residing on Maine avenue, between 3d and 4% streets, by which hi: gered.” He was ascending a ladder for the pur- pose of repairing the gutter of Mr. Donohoe’ Tesidence. on D street, between 9th and 0th streets, when, on reaching about half-way be- tween the first floor above the basement and the second story, the ‘ladder slipped on the ice, causing him to fali upon his breast across one the rounds and from thence 1c.; Terrapin, dozen. Tranerens ov Reat EstaTe—The ing transfers of real estate were to-day report. ed at the Real Estale Exchange of R. M. Hall, corner of 7th and [) streets: Subs. C and D, in Square 160, at $1,42R21; subs. 10, 12 and 12, in square 421, at §3.162;' partof lot 2, in square street, at @,2xh part of Jot 4, in square 571, 20 feet on D street north, at of lot rr 905, ib. in block & on Meridian Hill, at #760; subs. iand 2, in square 3%, at $2,400, part of lot 8, in square 1,060, at 8575. ——_e—_—_ Secure Wirnoct a Licensz.— Chris. Hol- lohan was yesterday evening arrested and taken Before Justice Clark, charged with selling liquor without s heense. He was fined $20 and cost, The fine waa superceded for 3) days. he Gazette of vester- ALEXANDRIA ITEM! day evening says: ‘he applications to the real estate agents in the city trom persons in the North for farms in this section of the Ruute have considerably tn creased of late, and there is a strong proba- bility that all the lands now advertised for sale will soon be dis) of. Several capitalists Srsen-the North have also lately vetted this city for the purpose of investing money in the purchase Of manufacturing sites, ak esterday evening a young man, named Keat Davis, in attempting to cross tl r witha sled, for the purpose of bringing over a party from the Maryland shore, broke through the ize, opposite Prince street dock, and barely es- caped drowning. Those he was going to mevt turned back. Late last night four soldiers from Fort Foot, in attempting to reach the city, broke through the ice off Cameron street dock, but were res- cued by some of the crews of the veasely lying there, who pushed a boat to their assistance, —_—+20e—_— THE COURTS. Crcuir Court, Chirf Justice Walic. Chesley vs. Foley; continued. 54. Appeal Docket, Chas. Williams vs. Wm. Rutherford; defendant's death suggested and the case con- tinued, Alfred Hunter. vs. Joe. O. Willard; his fs an appeal trom a magistrate’s judgm: ap- pears that Mr. Hunter had leased the “old book store” room No.6, on Pennsylvania aven berween 14th and isth, under a monthly lease, for $75 per month. The leate was offered in evidence by Mr. Mattingly, counsel for appel- lee, when it was objected to by Mr. Phillips, for appellant, on the ground that the stamps had been lately affixed, and not at the time of the execution of the lease. It was admitted under exceptions, Mr. Phillips contended that the agreement of Mr. Hunter was for $50 per month, and a further consideration of a very valuable book “Barlow's Columbia,” that he bad tendered the 850 when due, and it was refueed. Mr. Hunter was against before Justice Hazard by Mr. Willard, who obtained judgment, when Mr. Hunter appealed and the ‘case comes up here for final treat. Mr. Phillips contended that under the stamp act the docament must be held invalid on ac- count of its not being stamped and cancelled as by law provided. Mr. Mattingly argued that this default mnst be made with intent to evade the provisions of this act, The Court ruled that it could not receive the lease ns evi- dence, saying that it was not properly stamped and was not canceled at all; and he also said the Collector of Internal Revenue was the proper officer to decide that. The judgment of the justice below was reversed. Sloan vs. Hammack; death of defendant sug- gested; Thomas Miller appointed executor. Kelly vs. Wore; Mr. Schmit, for defendant, moved to set aside Verdict: rensons filed. Darrow vs. Gailaber; Mr. Mattingly moved for 4 new trial; motion overruled, Brooke Mackall, Jr., vs. Martha Baily; judg- ment below reversed.” Motion for anew trial in Kelly ys, Worch was argued by Mr. Schmidt, and new trial refused by the court. Ross & Co. vs. Donnelly: on motion of Mr, E. Carusi, this case was crdered to be consolidated with’ case 247, (Ross & Co. vs. Bogue,) and placed on trial calendar; also, leave granted to amend decla- ration. Lovity Cover. Justice Olin.—Yesterday, after our report closed, the following orders were pessed: Sutherland vs. Gamp et al.; order for injunction. MelIntyre vs. Rodier et al ;rule on Fred. B. Schafer to show cause for non com- pliance purchase, D. R. Dyer vs. Dyer et el. order pro confesso ys. R. M. Grenwell and G. W. Perkins. Jane ©. Dyer ys. Giles F. Dyer; order confirming trustee's report and re- ference to the auditor. To-day.—Young et al, vs. Goodrick et al; decree appointing Asbury Lloyd trustee to sell. ‘Woods st al_vs. Briscoe’ et al.: order confirm. ing Auditor's report filed December 28th, 1567, and directing Trustee to pay the dividends al- lowed creditors on their respective claims. OrrHaxs’ Court.—There was no session of this Court to-day, Judge Purcell being con- fined to the house by sickness. CITY ITEMS. Boys’ Writer Dress Suints at $1, 8 5, and $2, All sizes, from 11 to . Saks & Uo., 517 7th street, between Pa. ave and D street, ———— Eoys axp Youtus’ White Dress and Colored Shirts, ior boys from three years and apwards Boys of almost any shape cun be titted at Hen- nin; One Price thing Store, No. Sil 7th street, Intelligencer Building. peSia meses, 5 Harvey & Co., 289 Pennsylvania avenne between sth and 10th streets, of the Old Estub- lishment, are unloading to-day a car load of fresh and fine Oysters; also, are in receipt of thirty barrels of prime Back Rivers Oysters. They are serving them at the same prices. paesneletian ee Juwx.ny.—Blue, White, Coral Shell Setts, Brilhant Setis, 200 new styles Buttons, Studs, Chains, Rings, Lockets, Bracelets, Silver- plated 8, Forks, Cups, Goblets, Gall Bells, Butter Knives, received this morning at Prigg’s One Dollar Jewelry Store, No.433 Pennsylvania avenue, near 4 street. Tue OnsemnaL Franc. 21: peticores EES ProvipentT Aip Society Ovrponr.—We had occasion to a into the well-known wine and liquor store of Mr. Chas. G. Godfrey, 204 E street, and were astonished to find a fine ta- ble filled with good things, of which we were invited to partake by that gentlemanly and courteous free lunch superintendent, Mr. Ben. R. Warner, and was informed the lunch for this evening would consist of Roast Beef, Roast Mutton, Pork and Beaus, and Vegetable Soup, and that there would be sufficient for the mil- lion. 2 —o——— Tue Homan Hatr.—How many persons abuse this delicate and beautiful ornament by burning it with alcoholic washes, and plaster- ing if with grease which bas no affinity for the skin and is not absorbed! Burnett's Cocoaine, a compound of cocoanut oil, ix unrivalled as a dressing for the hair; is readily absorbed, and is peculiarly adapted to its neryous condition, Breyenting its falling off and promoting its ealthy growth. It been used in thou- sands of cases where the hair was coming out in handfuls and has never failed to arrest its decay, and to promote a healthy and vigor- ous growth. It is, at the same time, unrivalled asa dressing for the hair. A single applica- tion will render it soft and glossy for several days, © pe Wrarrixe Parer for sale, Apply at the Star Office. ——— Pour cons, Durilhons et Ongles rentres dans la chair, consulter le Docteur White, etabli depuis 1861—a son office No. 42 Penn- sylvania avenue, entre la quatrieme at la Six. jeme rue. —— Waar Makes YouR Hair 80 eon es Mrs. 8. A, Allen's improved (mew at fair Restorer or Dressingyin one ‘ott Price One Dol- lar. Every Druggist sells it, © Dr. W: Chiropodist, No. 424 Pa. avenue, between dy and 6th streets. Office hours from 8a.m.to6 p.m. No ebarge for consultation, Established 1901. Pxrnsows wishing to subscribe for Tue Star who reside on aby oem the Navy Yard, will please leave thei — eae iz2 East Capit tween 4th and see tenrs Joun Cocerns, Agent. eral of Mrs. LOUISE MOR- 18, Will take place from the residence of W.. Oo ‘ou Monday ¢ faetant ar Neelock. "he felons of seo invited to attend. oem * Hlinees'‘of torty-ave WABD On the ik ai ebdwa Rb. formerly of bees the lst year ‘and ecquaint Affairs im Georgetown. Crrist Crurcn.—The basement of Christ Church, (P. E.) recently renovated, has been fim-hed, and was consecrated last Sunday by Rey. W. W. Williams, the pastor, who has par- tially recovered from his recent ‘iliness, and is able to attend toa portion of bis ministerial labors. There will be divine service im the basement to-morrow moruingand evening, and Sunday school in the morning. DESPERATE ASSAULT WITH INTENT TO Kit, A disturbance occurred evening at the house of Michael Caton, on High, near Vauey street, which came near resulting in the death of one or more of the parties. Michael went bome in a state of intoxication, and, as is usual with bim, got intoa difficulty with bis wife, Rosana Caton, and abused her. Timothy Qa- ton, bis brother, took the wife's part, when Michael turned on him, saying: + Who's imaster of this house; youor I?” To which Timothy Teplied: « You are; bat you haye abused your wife so long thai it 1s quite time some one interfered.” " At this reply Michael at- cked his brother, and attempted to stab him with a knife, but was prevented by Mrs. Caton, when be turned to her and tried to cut her, but she got out of his way, and ran into the street, crying for help, when officers Haney and Lamble appeared upon the seen: and arrested Michael Caton, taking him to the station house, where he was locked up in the 1. This transpired at about a ‘quarter to nine o'clock. About twenty minutes previous to Micharl’s attempt to stab his brother he had knocked his wife down with an axe, by whi: she was badly stunned. The prisoner cas out before Justice Buckey this morning tor a hearing, when his brother, Timothy Caton, «nd his wii a, were present, and testi fird against him substantially as tne above; after which the accused was by the Justice commit- ted to jail for court. No Licensy.—R. A. Clements, arrested upon the charge of doing business without a License, had a hearing before Justice Buckey yester- day afternoon, amt was fined in the sum of $20.50, A Litt WanpErsr.—Officer Harry Volk- man yesterday picked up a little boy about five years old, Thos. Mc(athron, who was wandering through the streets, not knowing where to go, He was taken to the station- house, and told the officer that he had a mother living on I street, in Washington, but she was in the habit of getting drunk, and did not pro- vide for him, so be ran away. Theboy’s state. ment was corroborated by some one present who knew his mother, and he was sent to the New-boy’s Home, where he will be better cared for. —Beet, best ents, 25¢., next adc it Beef, 15 Ise.; Lamb, 4¢a25e.: Veal, 25aWe. S0e.; Eggs, Sadbe.; Turkeys, 35c. Ib.; Chic! $1.5522.00 per pair, Apples, aac. per peck Turnips, ¥c. per peck; Onions, $1.40 per pec Sweet Potatoes. $1 per peck; Irish Potatoes, Sve. per peck; Cabbage, 1a20c. per head; Lem- ons and Oranges, 40c. per doz. Satxs at Deover’s Rest.—The following sales were made at Drover's Rest yesterday: 30 head of cattle at from $5 to $925 per 100 gToss weight, and 500 sheep at from $5 to 7 per head. Nowrxatixe Cosvention.—The chairman of the precinct meetings held on Wednesday evening have decided to hold their nominating convention on Monday evening next, to nomi- nate candidates for Boards of Aldermen and Common Cre meanyle: 5 to the consoli- dation of Georgetown with Washington GEORGETOWN ADVERTISEMENTS. BBX THOMAS DOWLING, Ave'r., Georgetown. ADMINISTRATOR'S GALE OF AOUSKHOLD page pss RE AND EFFECTS AT AUCTION On WEDNESDAY MORNING. Febrnary 19. at 10 o'clock, 1 will sell, in front of the auction store ne eee meer Coneeets mm, @ general assortment of Household Furni WILLIAM KEENAN. Adm TBOMAS DO’ ¥ THOMAS DOWLING, Auct.; Georgetown SALE OF VALUABLE UNIMPROVED REAL By EREATE IN GEORGETOWN, a decree du Gourt of the District cf Columbia, ta ‘Adams ys. Adame ct al., Eauit town, f * on Second strect,near High, in said town, ‘being « part of lot, 1 in, Beatty # Hawking’ addition te town, inning ata point on Second street. distant %6.6}2-12 feet frem ite intersection with High street, and running thence west on Becond street. 40 feet more or less, and extending back of that width 130 feet. Upon this real estate stand two Frame two-story Dwellings. The real estate will be sold in two parcels; the eastern part fronting 18 feet 6%. inches. more or less, on Secoud poi nee nara Pat epg’ mores the dwelling improvements thereon, the western part front ing 23 Trott finch, more or less. on Becond street. _— runnip, Be 18 feet with the d’ improvements thereon. ‘erms of sale: One-third cash; of whic 150 will aid on each [ -yooed atthe fall of the hammer Balance in 6 and 12 months. All conveyancing and revenue stamps at cost of within 6 resold at Hing and ehaser. Settlements fter gale. otherwise property will be haeor’s cont and risk. HAS. M. MATTHEWS. Tru-tee. feist THOMAS DOWLING. Auct M. H. WHEATLEY’S PREMIUM STEAM WwW DYEING AT, CL aPING ESTABLISEM! . Office, 9 Jefferson st. wn, D.O Established in 1831; premium awarded by the tropolitan Institute, 1887; rebuilt 1866, and is no" ‘most complete estaclishment by of the kind th this section of coustry, Dyring and Scouring of all kinds done in the bes: ore “Fraly thankful for past evors, the subscribe: solicits the continued custom of the community. Roots nesses sna xomeraed 57 sxpeens itm the utmon ptness and di Post Office address, Lock Box No. SO. Office closes dafly at sunset, except Saturday when it is closed at 84 p. m. a0 17-6m Lrrnocrararyc, PRINTING, an@é = BOOK BINDING, done with neatness and dispatch, at FRENCH & BIUBARDSON’S, fel 334 Pennsylvania avenue. PLANK BOOKs, 7 ag oon ALL KINDs, MADE TO ORDER AT SHORT NOTICE, FRENCH & RICHARDSON ‘fers 334 Pennsylvania Not4s0L, WAFERS. AWYER'S WAFERS. SHALS BEL. FRENCH & RICHARDSON 334 Pennsylvania avenue. TBE ORIGINAL FRANC. CARD. for sale at felis ee HM. M. ROMRER JosMUA WmTSRY. ROHRER & WHITNEY, REAL ESTATE BROKEKS. NO. 416 SEVENTH STREET. BETWEEN @ AND H 873. WASHINGTON, D. C. Our friends and the public are herehy r‘apect tayo jee) that we have leased and jn«t opened Suite of FIRST-CLASS ROOMS, ‘On the second floor of Bool's new four-story brick Fe i 416 oath between @ and Hr streets ca sachosive “at SALE AND EXCHANGE OF REAL ESTATE Possessing a combined experience of several years standing in the Real Katate usinses in thir city we confidently offer our services to all who jay favor us with their confidence, cither by_plac- og their property in our * isporal, oF by making us their agents iu the selection and pur- chase of Heal Entate. * Everything legitimately connected with the Beal Peni Weer ere a= SrUfssng Rams Nopeusise besee” Cte ancing, &c., ac. it shall be our sim to be prompt, systematic, and jable. and these ‘cordial! ee eae seer ry ct hi i cheerful, a SEs iatrmagion wil be heel as AMUSEMENTS. NATIONAL THEATRE. — 1 izame Boilting, TER COLLEEN BAW MLLY OF KILLABNEY. This Afternoon. CUNDERELLA, sh. in Government fonds order of the Qaartermanter lamers Obie Q. M. Dept Bvt. Brig. Gen. 8 a Q@RATING CA s J ‘The Directors beg wave to mittine the fourt lat GRAND OARNIVAL wi 18 AFTERNVO: Bee AT Al the Pay Department |b street west, between G street n. MUSIOAL ENTERTAINMENT giv 4 Stott's Hall. of ave.. for the denedt ie tinwlng during the week. WALL'S OPERA HOUSE. COMMENCING MONDAY, Fxx. 12 rx. LA RUBS MINSTR: LA RUE with the owner of oontinnance. ‘usb. in Goverument funds Devaty 9 M G-. Brevet Brig General. C 8k ARGE SALE WAGONS. AND QUARTERMASTER 8 STORES Washincion D.C. 25. ims) Will be sold at auction. uniter the supervision of Br aReL AF Blant. Aw OB ., Febraary foam ai. let of enrvicenble Qui consisting tn of Tron. $2) Ambalances Bo artermaster Pro- £80 Ibe. Bheet Lead Ssete wheel-mule Har- ee lance sterinary and bese Tools Skeets head mule Har- Horse Mediciow, & Chai ‘amily Circle, 25 seats. togetber with 1] Horses and 4 Moles, rated ar Terme Cash. in Government fond« Cotaleguce of eale will be furnished opon appli- om Porehases must be remeved in «ix deye from date By order of the @ 22d, on which occasion FIFTY La corsnre canmrvan. BAL MASQUE, To be given at MARINI'S ASSEMBLY BOOMS, EB street, near Ninth, GOvERaMENT SALE. Bias give Ate Yorker ¥ FRURSDAT. bet 2 Frame Buildings, tp good condition. 23.30 Ibe of Anthracite Cost. (nut size rb 0 Treasury notes. cont. down at the time of sale. US INGALLS, rove Naor and EVE OF WASHINGTON 8 BIRTHDAY, FEBRUARY 21, Ender the Direction of PROFESSOR L. G. MARINI. Wate MABINI'S A BONS. and st COYLE & TO A Copies of the Rules adopted can be obteined et Md we been made with Mr. MOX. i noes. a ht Of the bal - D Who come without being provided, wruary 20,3958, 19 fe 13 6t Anestent RAILROADS, Bartivong BALLS, PARTIES, &. BAND BALL, To be given by the Membors of OBIENTAL LODGE, No. 19, 1. 0. 0. ¥. MONDAY EVENING, Fes. 17, 1865, ODD FELLOWS’ BALL, 7th atreet. ing Gentl-man and Ladies ments -—Louls Kettler. Sundar, etfs m..0nd 299 80) OF ANNAPO- Leave at 6:15 and 7:00 a. m., end GbS00 andaas FOR ANNAPOLID ve at Te mi. Fox WRy" eration ATIC: pata Tickets $1, admitti im. Bortolema; INSURANCE. HE UNIVERSAL LI ANY. x Tpayeapon oom Paid up capital, $200 000. Board of Directors, men of undonbted responsi of. mm. sD. heat BALL TARTS OF weave daily. except Saturday a my edands-a pm Bates mach jess than mutual Companies. Policies nop-forfeitable after two annual pay- ments. ALBERT W. PAINE, General Agent for the District. Ofce with DODGE & McLELLAN, Next door to Cooke's Bank. r Nationa CAPITOL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY. CHARTERED BY SPECIAL ACT OF COB GREss. OAPITAL sTox CasH CA z = Accident Policies of be obtained. ‘sien change day) acl 4s ao. ————— Jax cooxx a co * BANKERS, Firteenty Steeer, Orros-te TReAastxt, Buy and sell at current market rates, and kee; constantly on hand a full supply of all GOVERNMENT BONDS, SEVEN-THIRTIES, AND COMPOUND INTEREST NOTES. Orders for STOCKS, BONDS, &c and collections made om all accessible peints. Sunday) et? 45 amd 12: 0! Leave for New York and Puiladaiphia nt 70 ». FING CABS for New York on 7:00 p.m. ugh Tickets vo Philadeipbia, ¥. on. ad Bt tbe Station Ofice at ‘all pours ip the day a2 well as at che new ke ders jaltimore and Ohio between W E. ocde-tf GEO 8. KOONTE. hs Fist NATIONAL BANK OF WASHINGTON. H. D. COOKE, (of Jay Cooke & Co.,) Presitent. WM. 8. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORY sireet will send. he < Teward iN NED FROM iladelpbia thi- morning. te Bot tule epecintancnte mode durtug bis abseuce. T= HONOR, cured “0! FINANCIAL AGENT OF THE UNITED STATES, 15th sircet, opposite the Treaswry Departinons. ABLE GENTURMAN who pro- Government Secaritica with Treasurer Unitec id Dr. DABBY 8” medicines: inetesd of stationery) can rel secrecy as all inter- tial at bi S7-ONE MILLION DOLLARS.om ‘We buy and sell all classesof GOVER. SECURITIES at current market rates. FURNISH BXCHANGE and make Collection: in ALL THE PRINCIPAL CITIES OF THE UNITED STATES. We purchase Government Vonchers on thi MOST FAVORABLE TERMS, sod give care fal attention to ACCOUNTS OF BUSINESS MEN and FIRMS and to any other business entrusted to ua. FULL INFORMATION in regard to GOVERN MENT LOANS at all times cheerfully farnished, WM. 8. HUNTINGTON, Cashier. Washington, March 29, 135, W4suincton CITY SAVINGS BANK, Corner of 7th street and Louisiana svence, PAYS INTEREST ON DEPOSITS, BUYS ond SELLS all kinds of BONDS anc STOCKS, GOLD and SILVER. Highest prices paid for LAND WABBANTS. J. B. ELVANS, President. J. A. BUFF. Treasurer. ADIES WHO RE Kilifol and rel DR. HENBY. cate Phratten shoe ONFIDENTIAL —Young moe themselvce Wy gertats fecret rusing “The Secret in & sealed « Soy A earese Da. Cha. Bow! have been used. round corner @bickering al- s 5 Sa | tag 91m. ite, at th a Bole Ageats cf Briuway's Plasoe._ ‘UIT & FLOWERS SMOKING TOBACCO. ‘his celebrated article of SMOKING TOB. Pi Povey og woe whine oni 2 nel 315 Pennsylvauia avenue. §2EY ORK TAKING STOCK. BOUT AT SoM PRICE, most new, $250. ‘cctave Bosewood for pon easy monthly Warercoms of —~> THE ORIGINAL FRANC. Joux GRAY 2 00., MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS (x WOOD AND WILLOW Was OORDAGE, &c., ac, 14 FULTON AND 202 FRONT STREBTS, 4 WILLIAM 4. GRAY. EpwaRo HEATH. 1 STOVES !! STOVES!!!