Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-03-16

plA, "a nlgn order OF Free Masonry con
vened on the llth instant, when the following
tribute Of respect was paid to the memory Of
the late David Hume, of Alexandria. in az
cordance with the time-honored customs Of
the order: y,
and said
S,r Knights: It has become nv melan-
cnoly duty to announce to You officially the
death Of Sir David Hume, an honored, re-
ipe:ted, and beloved member of this comman-
derry
% the morning Of Saturday, the 18th Of
February, while endeavoriug, in q forbearing,
patient, and gentlemanly manner, as have
been informed, to disabuse the mind Of one
who had accused him OF committing crime,
from which, as we all know. his very nature
would revolt, and the accusation being again
and again reiterated by his accuser, until Sir
Knight Hume, deeming bis honesty and honor
attacked beyond forbearance, resented the
injustice done him by blows, and was imme-
diatsly shot dead by the Individual Who had
accused him
Thus fell our brother, friend, and compan-
ion in the very meridian Of his manhood and
his usefulness, whilst attempting TO defend
what every true knight Templar considers far
more precious than his life-his honor!
IL would be unnecessary for me, even
were sufficiently informed to do 50, to pro-
nounce here eulogy upon the high character
and noble attributes of our decea sed friend
The thrill Of horror which pervaded our whole
community when the news Of his violent and
untilnely death was made public, the imme-
date action Of the citizens of Alexandria,
where be was best known and appreciated
the good report" Of him which was upon
every tongue, and the sincere and heartfelt
grief manifested by all who knew him, COM
bined to form eulogy to which any words Of
mine would be tame and insipid.
That noble and manly form will appear no
moro amongst Us, but il shall live in our
memories AMI our hearts as long as virtue and
integrity and honor shall be regarded as the
brightest and strongest human panoply in
which man can be invested; for they were the
distinguishing characteristics Of him whose
untimely death we lament
Would that it had been in my power to as
semble this commandery to pay the last honors
due to q worthy knight Templar. Circun-
stances beyond my control rendered II imp pos
sible, aid / was compelled most reluctantly to
reliEquish what L regarded as almost duty
But the Aasonic Fraternity Of q sister j1ris-
diction paid to his memory that outward re-
spect in which every knight of this comman-
derry would have gladly participated had it
been possible
Sir g. C. Whiting then rose aud offered tho
following resolutions, which wers read and
EnGEin0Usky adopted:
kssolrsi, That Washington Conmandery OF
knights Tem1lar has heard. With b. arrfelt SOL
row OF the untimeIy death Cf their honcrtd re-
sPected, and beloved brother and cor panion, Sir
DAVID bUME, OF Alexandria, a member thereof
hssoIvSd, That. In the circumstances attend
Ing the death q sir knight Hume, we see moth
lag to disparsge the high character for integrity
and honor which marked every action In the life
or the lamented deceased
Rssolved, That, evidence Of our epprecia-
ton Of the rtues Of our deceased brother, Of our
death, the jewels Of this Commandery be clothed
In mourning, and that each KDight wtaI Grape
upon tie III Of hfs sword for thirty days
R.'slvsd, That an engrossed copy Of the: e les
on Ions, under the seal OF the Commandery. be
furnished by our Te~Crlsr TO the family Of the de-
ceased and that copies also be furnished to the
newsPaPs Of Washington and Alexandris, and
TO the Masonic Mirror OF PhilsdelpLis, With q re-
gu ST that they be published therein.
A true copy Of tbs record
VIZ. ]. RHRKs, Recorder.
UNITED STATES POLICE REPORTS Before
Justice Dom:
Thomas White (colored) was arrested By
O6eer kemble on the chsrse of attempting 10
steal q gold watch from John Chenor bonded
for further examination. Giberson for de-
fence
NJ -thias Millig wa. arrested by 0Scers King
and Kemble On the charge Of having in his
possession quantity Of stolen goods. Ga
searching his premises the following articles
were found concealed in various places: Six
dagger, bride, pair Of reips, gold pencil. gold
bresstpin, one pair patent leather and NORGE
CO boots, pair thread gloves, pair kid gloves,
vest pattern, toilet cover, fine cambria hand
krrchief, pillow case, two small brassbarrel
pistols, one Colts revolver, one Aliens reyol
Yer, I'VE single barrel pistols, six white hand
kerchisss, hOrse-p;stol, three silver watches,
three galvanized watches, two sun shades,
seven pair Of CATERS, two white skirts, lady's
night gown, three diaper towels, twelve small
walters (new,) geld spectaeles, gold bracelet,
pair Of earrings, shell pin, gold breastpin,
metal box for jewelry, silk umbrella, seven
cotton umbrellas, leather reticule, two pieces
Of clOther, two pair Of drawers, cotton sheet,
blanket, black scarf, and odd shoes. Many
articles, consisting OF clothing, &c, are on the
premises and will be examined to-day. Mil
Zig was committed TO Jail for further examine
ton add to await tho Identification Of the
goods j. L. Smith for defence.
Inc DISTRICT REGRENr.-The meeting Of
regiment Clhcerg at the Eldorado House, on
Saturday night, was well attended, but was
Of conversational rather than . formal ma
ture- The question Of disbandng the regi-
msnt was freely discussed, and opinions were
expressed in regard to the disadV antages til
companies labor under at present upon coca
SION CT regimental parades, tie smsllness Of
the turn-Ouis, &c No definite action was
taken by the officers es body, az they con-
ceived they had not the right to take such
decisive step as the disbanding of the regi-
ment, but they expressed themselves indiyid-
ually IS willing TO take the responsibility Of
refusing 70 parade in tho regiment under its
present organization
At the meeting we're the cfi.ers Of the four
remaining companies Of the six who originally
met i've years ago and organized the regiment
and selected the officers
IHE CHESAPEAKE AND 0EIo CANAL for the
last week passed eight loaded boats down to
the Collectors office at Georgetown, contain
Ing wheat, -four, corn, limestone, and wood,
but no coal departures upwards were sew
enteen. From Dam No 5 we learn that The
repairs there are vigorously going on under
the steady personal inspection Of the Ptesden MT
of the canal, and thar In few DAYS a new
additional force will be put or, ensuing, to
All human proDsoiiity, the speedy restc ration
Of navigation throughout tie line TbsTs !.
some talk even now Of passing coal haas 81 n