Evening Star Newspaper, June 28, 1869, Page 4

‘ , ; NS nnn nnn EVENING STAR. | orseacescesces JUNE 2%, 18680 MONDAY... LOCAL NEWS. ‘The Case of Stanton agt. Smithson, &c. OrRCUIT COURT, Juige Wylie.—On Satarday «quires that the cause shail be &: issue before order ean be made; and the pleadings m this action bave not yet reached that point. Until the cause is at issue, by the , the Court cannet tell whether or not the produc- tiem of documents can be ef tae attansent cones. quence to the party applying for produe- ues. In the present case the defendant pleads \@ substance that he AF gene m tue seizure of the plaintiff's property and the 5 tof bis because the defendant at the time was Secretary of War and the plaintiff was e! im treasonable e jence with the enemy, and was a Spy for the enemy within the entrenched lines of the Government forces and in the capital ot the mation during a period of war, and as eyi- dence of the truth of the plea sets out of copies of certain letters alleged to Rave been written by the plaintiff to the enemy sigued im a ficti- hous name. It was wholly nnnecessery to his evidence in the pieas. Indeed. it is im his pleading. But the plaiauif must kBow whether be wus the author of the letters m™ question without their productions. He wnows whether m fact Be was engaged as a spy for the enemy. giving him intelligence pTeyudicis! to the government of his country in atmecf war. The production of the letters, therefore. canpoc be necessary to enable him even to prepare bis replicatio The motion ts retused for the reason that st has not Deen shown, or even alleged, thac ‘he original letters in question are in th possession or under the control of the defen- dant. The pleas of the defendant aver that they came to bis Knowledge and possession as ‘Secretary of War, and it 1s judicially known to the Court, that Mr. Stanton is no longer con- nected with the Government 1m that capacity. ‘The Must be presumed to be at present among the archives of that department; and if 80, are quite as accessible for inspection by the plaintd as by the detendant. 2. The professed object of the motion is to compel the produ: tion i aid of an been done, and Giynn vs. Houston. 1 Keene's ch. Court expressly refused to sustain a bill of dis. covery for that object, Atter stating fully the points of the case re- ferred to in which Lord Langdale said “that a bill of discovery cannot be sustained in ald of @n action for a mere tort,” Judge Wyhe eays «* The decision in this case, however, was not placed by the Master of the Kolls'on this gTound alone, bat bead also on the ground that the eviaence sought for by the bill might be made the subject of criminal charge against the defendant—a ground of objection even stronger in the case under consideration than it was im that decided by the emiment Master of the Retis.”” As to the records of the court-martial and of this court, of which the motion craves oyer, I am of opinion that oyer cannot be given, not- ‘withstanding defendant may have made pro- tert of one or both of said records i ‘his pleas. ‘The rule is laid down by Stephen in his work om pleading. page 67, as follows: «Oyer is said to have been formeriy demandable n: only of deeds but of records alleged in plead. ing. but, by the present practice, it is not now granted of & record, and can be had only in the ease of deeds, probates, and letters of adminis. tration, &c., of which profert 1s made on the other side of private writings not under seal, oyer bas never been demandable.” Again this author says - «If profert be unnecessarily made, tBis does not entitle to oyer ” ‘This moraimg, Smithson agt. Stanton ; piain- uf allowed until 2d Monday im July to file anon. ley agt. Fisher on trial, of which 3 re- port will be found elsewhere. Judge Wylie gave notice that he would like ® fall attendance of the baron the morning after tbis case shall Rave been conciuded, that the cases epen may be disposed of. —eo—— COLORED ScHooL: XAMINATIONS.—The Mission Schools, or street, between M ana Ny, (isiand,) were examined in Presence of a large number of parents and friends of tne pupils. ‘The rooms were very tastily arranged, and ornamented with ever- qpecns one flowers. The children were neatly essed, and manifested by their good behavior and prompt answers that not they, but their teachers, had been diligent aud-sucessefal am tBeir efforts during the year, These schoois are in charge of a J. M. Jebnston, and are supported entirely by the Reformed Presby- teran Church. The whole number in attend- ance during the year was 200 pupils—two pri- martes, secondary, and one intermediaie. THE PRINTERS’ IMBROGLIO. Mectivg of the Ant Ap- pry F 4 National Revecation ef the € ‘ter Asked ‘a. eee Brine ake ert Sara between Ninth the hall t was his name to each man to é &) fe _ to the regular business, on motion of Mr. Cavis the reporters of the city | press were admitted. Mr. Cavis, from the committee to prepare an the of the ational 'nion, forth the grievances complained oi reported that hs ™ | agrees and the address would ir. Robert H. Mullen. Mr. Mallen thea read from the stand the following address: To the President of the National Typographical Union, Sim: We whosenames are hereunto attached, believing that the only pathway out of the perpetuity of our ‘aion, and the future well-being ot our craf array of those against us id fellowship wih us, and who are using the Privileges of that fellowship for the enthrall- Ment of our orgauization; who are determined to subvert its principles and use our organizs- tion for political purposes; who utterly disre- gard their obligations as printers; who have arrayed themselves not only agaiast our own subordinate constitutional requirements, but have issued & protest denouncing the National body for its verdict im @ case carried before them, and who boldly avow the purpose of defraucing the one-tpird majority of their Tights in the Unicn by adjourning its meeting ard preventing the transaction of its business, unless the Superintendent of the Public Print: ing is permitted to dictate tothe Union, and unless we consent also to array ourselves against the National Union by accepting to membership one who has been solemaly ae- clared to be an “avowed rat,” point us to you a8 our only hope of succor Oar Union, as now manipulated, fails in every purpose for which it was organized. In- stead of protecting its members im that highest of buman rights, that which enables an makes us worthy of the name of man—the Tight to be governed by the dictates of ourown comsclence—it serves as the detective to make known to those whose purpose 18 our overthrow—who are the friends of the Union employed in the Government office, and en- sures their speedy dismissal from employment In the place of harmony and united action for the protection of the members of the Union we — have — tne wildest and bal disgraceful proceedings at our meetings; an the place of a bright and un‘arnished escutch- eon we shall soon have a tarnished shield to present to our fellow-craftsmen, and the mem- bers of Columbia Typographicil Union, No. 101, who bear atrue and faithful allegiance to our constitutional obligations amd to the proper rt, << shame and cenfusion before the other subordi- nate Unions, because of the reproach which Will soon baye fallen upon No. 101, unless you will and in- consent to respond to our terpore your own right arm. power of the Ni from impending Our members are deing discharged from the Congressional Printing Uffice for their fidetity to our Union, while others, whose highest claims are founded a considera tions, are brought forward to fill their piaces ‘without a word of protest, and it is demanded of us that chey be made members of the Union, whether they meet the constitutional require- ments or not, and who present themselves to our Union while the paramount pledge of po- lineal subserviency is yet warm upon their lips; and the doors of office are virtually closed against members of our organization pos- sessing cards of our Union, unless they cansub- scribe to the political requisitions made upou them, and the Government office has, in effect, ba hee a mney office. on ‘ ‘he public press is teeming with our private affairs, while employers are combining to crush us, aided by the perversion of the powerfal ma- are ready to uphold our princi; and who are pared to stand by our Union and to up- hold it in good and evil report, and whose dearest wish is to preserve and perpetuate the organization, shat it may not only be a blessing to us, but also to those that may come after us. and that they may be banded down to our pos- terity bright with the glorious struggles of their fathers and predecessors, appeal to you, sir, as the highest authority known to us, and ask tbat you will give a speedy relief troin the difficulties which environ, and the evils which ed in read- ag, Writing, arithmetic, and geography. They FATe S000 sausfaction ‘in all these branches; at their answers in geegraphy deserve par- ucular mention, as being far above mediui No. 2, Secondary, 5% pupils, taught by H. M. Jonnston, pasred a very satisfactory examina- on in the several branches pursued. Thesing- ang im this school is excellent, and the manner am which some of the pupils recited deserves ise. PPnms Schools No. 3. 55 girls, by Kate Trur ull, and No. 4, 45 boys, by E. A. Jame- won, were examined im easy reading, spelling, simple arithmetic, and geograpny, in all which they gave great satisfaction and evidence of the faithfulness of the teachers and diligence of the pupils At the close of the exercises a number of the friends present expressed their gratification in Bort addresses to the schoois. ——-———— RELIGIOUS.—The festival of St. Aloysius Gonzaga, one of the earliest members of the Society of Jesus, falls on June zt it was observed yesterday at St. Aloysius Church, dedicated to his samtly memory, at 11 8. m. Solemn High Mass was celebrated Rev. Father Rocofort with deacon and sul 5 and the sermon was preached by Rev. Father Lynch. The choir rendered Hommel’s Mass No. 2 im excellent style. In the evening at 6 lemn vespers were sung including the (ons tbo bass solo, by Mr. F. A Chase, the Crates Agimus, & soprano solo, by Madame Kretschmar, and the Gaudeamus quartette, by Kretschmar, soprano; Burnett, tener, and Messrs. Chase and Widney, basso The FRDSeYTic of the saint was delivered by Rev. Father Cleary, who chose his text from the 3d ‘and 4th verses of the 23d psalm. “Who shall Ascend into the mountain of the Lord, or who ball stand in this boly place? The iamocent tu bands, and clean of Beart,” which slso com. poses the offertory of the mass celebrated on the festival of St Aloysius. The vespers closed With solemn benediction. During the day a Telic ot St. Aloysius was exposed for the vene- ation of tbe faithful, the same being encased in & magnificent ostensorium, resting upon a dais covered with Iace, tastefully adorned with flowers of every bue. At we New York Avenue Presbyterian rch last evening, the pastor, Rev. S. S. ‘Mitchell, preached a sermon to the graduating class of the Theological = College, HURCH.”—The second month- 8 ly service for children, at the 9tb-street Meth- Odist Protestant Church, was held yesterday ‘Merping. when the Suaday sebool was present, I i i inet & 2. 4 it , Treasarer,O. K. J, Joseph Harris; luside Watch. . Heory Ebeling; Outside Watebman, Elwood. mi James threaten us. evem though the revocation of the ebarter of No. 101 and the granting ot a new ebarter be necessary to do so in fidelity to the obligations we have taken. we respectfully subscribe ourselves, in con- vention assembled. The address was adopted, and the Secretary instructed to forward copies to the President of the Nationa) Union, and to each subordinate ——s the wae States. “ Pending the signing of the report by the members ane ‘uavis stated that there Were several printers from the Government Friuting Office, present, who, while they heartily indorsed , and weuld abide final result, begged to be excused from ing it, as it set forth that the Government Office was virtually out of the Union. request he (Mr. Q,) hoped would be granted. as he did not their integrity and appreciated their embarrassment. The request was unani- mously agreed to. The members then proceeded to sign the address, the first name on the list being, at his own request as the oldest member of the society. Capt. E. B. Robinson. About one hundred and forty names were obtained, and the chairman of each office was requested to furnish the list tor further signatares of those in their respec- 6 who were not then present. n ’ Burns, the legless printer, who ten- dered his resi as a ‘pie setier” at the preston ‘inting Office the Senta fol- lowing t regular meeting of the graphical Union, signed his name, Mr. avis pro} three cheers, which were given. After the address had been disposed of, Mr. Cavis spoxe at some length in justification of bis course throughout the affair which now agitates the printers, and asserted that the Movement now being made weuld ultimately triu: He referred to a statement made in the Evexinc Star a few days since, that he bad made an inflammatory speech at Oda Fel- lows’ Hall, alter the adjournment of the Typo- gTapical Union a week ago. and appealed to the members present to Know if such was the case, Since the Pubisation which appeared in the Star be had traveled over the whole ground of his remarks at the time alluded to, and net one word to take back. He was too well known, he said, tobe damaged by anything the Star say abouthim. The case of Douglass would have beer decided be- fore this if the vote on bis reception had been Teference to the question of color. Mr. Cavis charged that the society bad never fought it on that ground, hd [3 = and other ‘newspapers it issue. wished it understood that the paper alluded to, of whieh Crosby S. Noyes was editor, could not driv; bim from his conscientious convic- tions of duty, for he was not formed between Mr. Clap Fey iy mrploarhgn 3 that he had been led. He did say, and still Be had it from that there was a combin: Uon to break up the a union, of which Mr. Clapp was the and the Star and some of for, next took the floor and made = few Temerks, which were freqnently — H : el He TE disapproving of acts of violence acd attempts to control byreribery or Intimidation the votes ay in the ignorant and’ vicious classes of society the grentest danger, the true way to overcome the peril is by firm legislation, judicious sympathy. and universal education, that will slowly but surely vindicate the dignity of buman nature and the capaciiy of ne people for self government; that the criticisms of some Rewspapers im so far as they tend to implicate the Republican party in the effort to coerce men to vote for or against candi- dates are not warranted by the facts. Mr. an, in « few remarks, urged the adoption ot the resolutions. be'ieving that as they had been charged to have been the ciuse ot the riot they should set themselves rigat. Mr. J. H. Brown tavored the resolutions, and said that the riot originated with men who were not of their own party, and read an edito- Tialin the Stam to show the state of feeling m the country in regard tothe election riots. Pro- fessor Green also favored the resolutions, and urged that it was the duty of ail order-loving colored men to put their foot down on such duct as had taken place onelection day; and ail who apologized tor those who engaged scenes of disorder should be trowned dow: Dr. S.S. Bond moved to amend by adding a Tesolution +that the attack on the notorions Charies Stewart was made by individuals who had been employed by himas a contractor, ang who had not been paid.” Mr. Espy moved to Isy Dr. Bond’s ameudment or the table; agre-d to. The resolutions were then ad»pted imously, and meeting adjourned, THE Prorossp Ya Ra A Challenge — Matters are beginning to look somewhat favor- able for a first-class yacht race in these waters at an early day. A few day: ce Tag Stae contained the particulars o! between the yachts “Liule Elia,” and the «Jobn T. Given,” but nothing authoritatively was known till Saturday, when a note was Teceived from the “Given Yacht Ciud,” who te seem anxious to accommod: tors of the + Witch of the Wave,” a the yacht “John T. Given” as their pet baut- ling. The letter, which is addressed to the edi- tor of this paper. and dated “headquarters Jobo T. Given Yacht Club, Washington June 25th," says: ‘Please allow us space in your most valuab! columps to reply to the challenge of Mess: Smithson, Barron & Uo., owners of the yacht Witch of the Wave. * * * We are pre. pared to make the match with the above named parties on their own terms, or will do better: we will race them with a twenty-two foot boat, which will be allowing them a big ad- vantage, or we will race them for three succes- sivedays, for $250 8 day, with a sixteen foot boat, (the Gtven,) and claim no time for the smaller boat, which isailowable according to the rules of racing. As talk is cheap (but stamps talk) we willsay, men and money ready at the corner of Maryland avenue and Mth street, Suuth Washington.” In connection with the above, Messrs, Smith- son, Barron & Oo. express their willingness to put up the rhino” for a race between their it and any other built in the District, and in 8 few days, therefore, it 1s believed a specified time for the contest will be agreed upon. ——_.—_—— THE 1sAac Luise LITERARY ASSOCIATION, which bas been or; zed since February last, and is composed o! ing Men whose ages are from > to 25, had areunion yest-rday after- noon, when the foliowing programme was carried out: Interesting opening remarks the President, A. Kaufman; elog ry Benj. E. Trait & well delivered recitation, “The Vagabond, bv Mr. Ferd Frank: an excellent essay on “Happicess,’ B. Schwartz; recitation, “Suppored speech of Regulus to the Cartha- gians,” Mr. Bernard Traitel, which wa finely read Debate. Which country exhibits the greatest field for labor, America or Europe? Affirmative, America—Simon Joseph and Emanuel Hanlein. Negative, Europe—Abra- ham Kautman and Ben). DB. Traitei. Closing remarks by the Vice President, Benj. D. Traidel. The association nambers 33 memvers, who are all of good social standing,and the organization is on a firm foundation. Their main object is to form a good library. INTERESTING 100L EXxAMINAION.—The drawing-room of Mrs. A.G. Hall, on Hi street, ‘was on Friday thrown open to a pleassnt company, assembled to witness theexamination of the private class of Miss Nanette R. Draper, who is also governess at the White House. The children were thoroughly examined in various branches, aud exhibited a y degree of proficiency, fally in reuse end geography. Their ‘was well done and their various exercises in drawit ng, pent sbip, &c., would bear criticism well. The les- sops were varied by music from the little ones, and followed by several series of Dio Lewis’ fall costume, with rings and ums were distributed ac- cording to the merits of the children. The company then adjourned to the dining-room and partook of refreshments, kindly furnished by the bostess, after which the little people ps ate ited in good spirits, to meet again in Sep- tember. ATTEMPTED SUICID! Saturday evening Andrew Jackson, formerly of Loudon county attempted to commit suicide by taking Jandanum, at bis residence, on 9:h street, be- tween L and M. He had been depressed in spirits for some days, it is said. because of family troubles. and on Saturday evening, having procured a phial of laudanum, went to is Toor, requesting that no one should bother m. His wife became saspicious and sent after an officer, and in a few moments Sergeant Gorman and Melson and Robertson and prescribed for hiv, and the police remained in charge of him during the night. He I-ft on the bag ‘& paper giving directions as to his fu- neral, &c. —_.——__ 5 Lvxvgizs oy THB Dasr.—A mostextraordi nary srriva! of turtles, fish, aod clams was esterday afternoon. The schooner Sesan ver, bene arrived with over one hundred sna) and sea ‘urties, ‘with sesorted low of iresh salt-water i Captain James Skidmore, between i0tn and lith etreete, Potomac front. During the same afternoon the schooner Stephen A, Douglas ar- rived at Riley’s wharf, with 23,000 clams for Turner & Son. With reference to the turtles, itwas fecetiously stated that they were cap- tured, while im convention assembled, in one of the lower Potomac creeks. ——»_——_— Tux Sovrs WAsHINGTON SABDATE SCHOOL Usios.—The and teschers were tend the exercises were interest. — mi very BASE BALL, ico—The Game ip by the Rain— ‘va ious p bi and places of interest z the visits was ome to t, Whe expressed if highly chal duties permitted. tne etch, game tween 1 “Cincinnati aad Otympics was commenced, on the yal grounds, in the presence of an immense ber of spectators. Daring the eseort of the Olympics, they sited Arlington, returning to Wilised’s Hotel about Boor. The second game between the Red Stockings and the Olympics on the National Ground: is im progress this afternoon, im presence of an immense assemblage. The Red Stockings leave bere to-night for Cincinnati, stopping on the way to play agame in Wheeling, Virgin On Thur-day, Ja. Of this city, starts on our. Ist, the Olympic Ciub, an extensive Westward ————— Corvmpia HosriraL.—the foarth annual meeting of the Directors of Columbia Hospital for Women, and Lying-in Asylum. was held atthe hospital building, corner of 25th street and Pennsylvania avenue,on Thursday, the 7th instant. The resignations of the Rev. Dr. 1 and Ancel St. John, Esq., both of whom Dave left the city, were acospted, and their laces filled by the election of A. S. Solomons, Ee and Dr. Noble Young. The vacancy oc- easioved by the death of Dr. Gurley was filled by the electon of Rev. Dr. Newman. The resignation of Moses Kelley, Esq., as treasurer, was received with much regret by the Board, Mr. K.'s feeble health rendering it necessary for him toretire, though he continues a mem- ber of the Board. The following officers were elected to serve for the ensuing year:—President, H. D. Cook, Esq.; First Vice President, A. J. Barnes, M. D., Surgeon General U. S. Army; Seconu Vice President, Rev. Dr. Sunderiand; Treasurer, A. 5S. Solomo! Keaidergt V Rev. J. N. Coombs. The spnual report of the surgeon-in-chief, Dr. J.H. Thompson, showed that during the year there bad been treated at the hospital, including the dispensary, +61 patients; ont of this large umber there bad occurred but eleven deaths, and six of these were brought to the hospital im a dying condition, and were not amenable totreatment. Of tbe remaining five, two died of ebronic disease of t jidneys, one of ulceration and perforation ef the gall bladder, one of Addi- son’s disease, and of puerperal convulsions. The Board expressed their gratification at the very favorable and encouraging report of Dr. Thompson, and as the utility of the institution had now become so apparent to the community ‘at large, it was deemed advisable to increase its sphere of usefalness as much as possible; and in order to accomplish this it wassug- gested that more of our leading citizens b> itn- duced to take an active partin the management of tbe hospital. and in no way coald they do it so effectively as in becoming members ot the Board; but as this increase of number could be only by atwo-thirds vote the Board adjourned to meet on the 24th instant At the adjourned meeting which was held at the hospital building on Thursday last, more than two-thirds of the whole number of direc- tors being present, atter prayer by Dr. Samson, president o: Colombian College, on motion Mr. A. 8. Solomons, it was resolved unanimously “that his Honor the Mayor and the presidents of the Boards of Aldermen and Council of the city of Washington and his Honor the Mayor and presidents of the Board of Aldermen and Council of Georgetown be and are hereby declared members ez officio of the Board.” The following gentlemen were unanimously elected addtional members of the Board :— Rev, J. G. Butler, General E. D. Towosend, John Kidwell. Esq., Francis S. Smith, Esq, Dr. C. H. Cragin. and William Stickney, Esq., after which the Board adjourned. —_——— TSMPERANCE.—-A special session of the Grand Lodge I. O. of G. T. was held Satur- day evening, after the adjournment of the Union Degree Temple, and a committee of five selected to call a public meeting of temperance men and women of the District, at an early day, to take into consideration and discuss the propriety of sending d to the convene tion to be held in Cleveland, Onio, in Septem. ber next, to form a politital party on the tem- Perance platform. The followimg were ap. jointed as the committee:—Brothers Davis jaker, Wilkins, and Foster, and Sisters L. M. E. Ricks and Maggie Saxton. A temperance meeting was held last evening at Union League Hall,abie addresses being delivered by several speakers, at the conclu. sion of which many came forward and signed the pledge. The Washington lect ernpeed Association helda meeting in t fest Capitol grounds terday afternoon, able addressees being de by Rey. Mr. Dennison, Dr. McUall, Mr. Kidwell, and other: — A Goop UrpsR.—Mayor Bowen has issued a circular stating that be has been informed that the Ward Commissioners are in the habit of instructing laboring men in want of employ- ment to apply to them at the City Hall, which causes & large crowd to loiter about the Vity Hall from day to day, much to the discomfort of the public, amd the annoyance of those Raving business with the officers of the Corpo- ration, and he suggests that the Com: rece Hall that they need notexpect to haveanything to do on the streets or any other Corporation work, unless they discontinue the practice. gl 8 Pawsnrrsnias Re-Union Meerinc.—The third re-union meeting of Presby: id and new schools—was held this morning at the Larne Se rag chureh (Rev. Dr. Chester's) on Capitol Hill, at which nearly all the Pres- byterians churches of the District were repre- sented. Dr. Chester presided, and appropriate remarks were made by Rev. J.C Smith, Rev. E. Neal, and Rev. J. Sella Martin (the last rEamed colored) in relation tothe union ef the two branches, and after an interesting prayer meeting the meeting adjourned to meet on Monday next at Rev. Mr. Bittinger’s church, South Wasbington. New STEAMBOAT ENTERPRISE.—The in- creasing demand of river commerce to this port has induced the insuguration of another steam line to this port. ‘The “E. ” Capt Freer, made her maiden entrance this morning at Fay "s wharf, with mercbandize and country rodace, from Baltimore and intermediate Fibdings, for Washington merchants and citi- zens. Thie new line will be regularly main- tained throughout the season. —_-——_ ‘War or Habeas Conrus.—This morning Mary O'Hare bad before Judge Fisher a giri named Virginia Smith. colored om a writ of habeas as issued on the petition of the mother Elizabeth Smitb. The petitioner was after Judge Fisher bad stated and examined the child Mr. B. that he would be satisfied for the child to return to Mrs. O'Hare. The writ was dis- missed. —-——_ DRATH oF AN OLD STEAMBOAT OPFICER.— About 4 o’clock this morning Mr, bo ry e George Stephens, an old and well-known msn, died, after @ brief iliness, at the residence of ——s Lax Datyoation Quustion—On arieey the congregation of Hamline Chur savaen inning toeapues Proposition, as ful- Harvesting. 4 . in wis locality about a week ago.ds Progress, though it Ls actively, it withiest spouts week To fe yield Das fully equalled the expectations “THR BRADLEY-FISHER Opening Speech of mar r 3 Thomas W. Keunley. W: Williams, and Wm. cum. asked to be excused om account relations to both = tused Dis request, saying that they had shown their ——— ce in him by allowimg bis name The jaz having been empanneled, Mr. Brad- ley tt the case o is too often slipped aside by party preju No lawyer is above the law, neither is a ju and both are responsible. He read from Howard, page 25-6, case of White agaiost Littie, to show that no c'ase of actions or transactions are ubove the law, but that no action for slander cam le against a judge without express malice 1s provea. Mr. Bragiey Proceeded to relate the circumstances attending the case of Jonn H. Sarratt. and contended that when the jury im his case was discharged on the tk of August, 1:67, the court was closed, and the judge had no more power, a3 judge of that term, to perform a judicial act. ‘He read trom the act of February 16, 1553, in Teterence to tae terms of the courts of the Iis- trict, and also from the act of March 2, 1521. (4th statutes, page 457,) defining the powers of Judges of tbe United States Courts to punish tor contempt when the offence is committed in ofen court, or so near thereto as to administration of justice; and if the been in fall session the judge then co: unished the offender. Tead the order de- barring him made by Judge Fisher on the 10th of August, after the discharge of the jury, and contended that the judge bad at thai time no power to make such order. He said that the offence complained of us having taken place on the 2d of July, took after the judge had left the court-bouse, and returned for an um- brella, and related what had transpired on that occasion at considerable length. the cefendant was er; Perfo! ce of bis ase port yap Orimimai Court, and order as an official act. \dge Hughes submitted as evidence the or- der of August 10, 1867,in the handwriting of Judge Fisher, Mr. E. J. Middleton was sworn, and testified that the paper was handed to bim on the 10th of August, 1:67, after it had been read trom the bevch, and was in the handwriting of Judge F. Mr. Cook objected to the admission of the paper as evidence, as there was a variance be- v ‘n the declaration and the paper offered. court sustained the objectiom, and the defence reserved an exneption. Mr. Harris then offered the record of the pro- cer dings of the court of August 1th as evi- dence, and alse offered to read from the record tbat the jury had been previously discharged. Mr. Cock ‘objected, but the court overruled the obj-ction, and directed E Mr. Bradley was sworn, and was asked that te the circumstances of altercation with 7 cial reterence to the Mr. Cook objected. 's read the offer of what they ex- pected to prove by Mr. Bradley, and Mr. Cook aerndge: el ed that the order judge Hughes argued that the order upon its face showed that the offence c! ‘was com- mitted after the court had taken @ recess, and that the order was made when the authority of the judge had ceased. The question was here raised whether or not this Court was a Coaurt of the United States. and Judge Hughes proceeded to arzue that this Court was not an exception, and asked it a Court created by Congress and deriving all its abeyance at tl that the Judge had no Mr. Oook maintain: was @ distinctive c made so by the actot July 6, 1:38, and a judge has tull power to punish its attorneys for contempt or other ‘as was held in the case of the United States agt. Hudson, in 7th Cranch. It conid not be comsidereda Uni- ted States court within the meaning of the act of 1831, and on this point he argued at some length, citing various authorities. = A CaRD.—Wr. Editor: By your of the 25th I xotice tha 1 am azcased. ins pablic —s of the Fifth Ward Republicans, by Mr. D. K. ker, of having voted and used my influence for the Democratic party on the day of the late election. Allow me to set that gentleman. and al) others who by this action it is evident are un- Seaeeis <i me, right upon the matter of my politi as = iret. I did not vote the Democratic ticket. Second. 1 did not influence or attempt to in- fiuence any one to vote that ticket. ‘Thira. the day of election, by virtue ofa recommendation from Alderman Ciark, I re- ceived a warrant to act as one of the mis- sioners of Election for the Fifth Ward, and the duties of that prevented me from a &@D active part in the election; but what time { found to spare was devoted to the pro- motion of the election of the regular Repuoli- can nominees of the Fifth Ward. Fourth. My first vote was cast in thecause of human liberty and justice to all men, and up to this day 1 thank God that I can look back- ‘ward and discover no instance wherein I have Bot been true to the cai hich has cul 80 gloriously for all men in the land. low me to say that the story is founded pon ry of my being ® son-in-law ot Mr. ‘unt, who was the nominee of the Citizens’ for Alderman. \ I was born on the green hills of old Vermsn' and when I forget the duty of a treeman allegiance to my country, so far as to assist those who new as much as in the days of the Tebellion sympathize with the enemies of my country, f shail wish that the pure sir of Heaven, so full of life and health and liberty, Christianity and love, might poison mein pun- ishment for the deed. 1 am now, ever bave been, and shall always remain a Republican H. ©. Saoves. F A. BOSWELL, JUB8STICR OF THE PEACE, Ofice—228 4 street west, near F st. south. Licurtsine RODS. SUPERIOR COPPER LIGRTRING RODS, ea end Bpiral, enclosing a contin- Iron 4 NIZED IBON and ESFINED IRON a oe gpalty, ana au ce el Ws ce ap oun SSS tes BILLIARD CLOTA, LETTER COALK nd BILLIABD in » MBIAD. Mesure uardians, Alderman OR WAS Very severe in hes. and reflected + by mearty al the the primary branc credit on both teacher testified to in bref gentlemen present. Accipart —On while Mr. Gideon Yates and ( ‘Were out woodcosk eting With & serious accident Mharles Williams the latter came GEewax LormeRa® Scroot. Baton of tbe pupil High and th street: . Pripetpal,) took place te x conclading at 3s o'cton ttable both to th, am - of this school, corser oi “Hone,” 536 7th street. OoneumrtTion.—Not' articles advertised to cure onsumption, we when seated too long, it can be cured, But wedo Koow of hundreds of cases here persons were supposed to be sufferiog under that fatal disease, who have become per- ll and robust ‘from the use of Speer’s ‘wine. Many times people for years At last die from diseases of the Kid- or Glands, when they wer: continued affection of the kidueys, result in Censu ine ured alone, or taken with this afternoon. and Pupils avd the principal of th. River Froxt.— Fis, Boston, and + do not believe —_—_—_—_—____ ertisementa, Georgetown Adv. [D®* 00D aT REDUCED Paice, To diminieh steck wa are of rendering a perfect cure for consamption.— Medical Times. ‘The wine certainly contains valuable proper- ling at 101 Bridge bysicians and invalids try it. To i = ; w0es, Alpacas ms and ———__.—_—__- A New Waror Domne Bustwess.—Hollan- . ‘will commence from this day tosell Gent's Furnishing Goods at five per cent. above cost. Weask all who are in need Of the above goods to patronize us as it will save considerable money and bie us to continue selling goods at these HoLLampasr Bros., 210 Penna. avenu: th and 15th sts. .PEST.— White MIN MILLER. SUMMER RESORTS. Po int HOTEL. SALT WATER BATHING. CEEAPEE THAN THB CHRa’ Shirts, 75 cents, $i, $1 25, and upwards. Un- and \wers, from 35 cents upwards. Good Cotton Socks, 3 pair for 25 cents. Hand- Bemmed, 2 for 25 cents. The Teceived at Marble Hall, No. 455 7th street, op- posite Patent Ufice. Rossuyuy wovuss. — On + Herwhe: AM ACT for the relief of Herman Schmidt. a ee Be it enacted by the Board ef Aldermen and Board «f Common Council of the City That the sum of four bundrea hereby, appropriated Second Ward ee ‘Ma: mob on the might of tbe 2 of June, iss; and that the Mayor be, and he is hereby, author. to cause the said sum of tour to Approved, June 10, 1569. A™ Act to set the curbstones and pa tootways and gutters on the east First street east, between H and K streets treat ts now open for the ent fe’ viting the patro: i $o.call attension to tte every point of the well of Washington, lars “¥ Gesire. The cooking shall be pt and polite, and im may be reached by the Aqueduct ge via ‘Arlington leagant drive through STEAMBOAT LINES, set and the footways and gatters paved on the for and executed im the manner ntendence provided by law; expenses of said improve- ments a special tax equal to the cost thereof is hereby imposed and levied on all lots or parts of lots on ‘he line of tne im; ment; the said tax to be in conformity with the provisions of the act ved October 12, 1865. oved, June 10, 1569. and under the su} retarn, including ad- Grounds, $1.30" et foreaist sit the Princtps! Hotels, and s steamer's wharf. ES, General Superintontcnt_O@ce mission to the Mansion and AN AcT to grade and pave one-half the car- may of Eighth street west, between E Mascaasre’ LINE OF STEAMSHIPS WASHINGTON AND NEW YORK, sear £.c. KNIGHT, Ax Act for the relief of Clement Jackson. it enacted by the That ss sum ofeighteen dollars be and ‘tated, payable out of Ward, to enable the Meyor to pay the amount to said Jackson tor services performed on the streets of same is hereby, the First Ward. Approved, June 10, 1869. AX Act for the reliet of John E. Ma: Be it enacted by the Board of Aldermen ai ‘council Sie Cit, a riated. payable ind, to enable the WAT Mt ae out of the gen- Approved, June 10, I-69. A®N AcT tw gradeapd ae the alley in square of Aldermen and Board aperintendence provided by law: and to defray the expenses of said improve- ment a special tax equal to the cost thereof 1 ied on all lots or parts line of the improve- bereby imposed and of Tous bordering on ent; the said tax to be wi approved ‘October 12, Approved, June 10,