Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-09-03
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

the american army was princi pally composed,
soon experienced the advantage Of the Baron's
knowledge, As a tactician and a disciplinarian.
Though martinez, Steuben was an excellent SOL
der; jealous in the cause Of Independence, and
indefatigable ip the performance of his duty Hot,
testy, and choleric, he stormed at the awkward
ness Of his recruits, In good German and execra-
bic English exacted the strictest subordI nation
vanity Of aspiring colonies Of militia but show
cd, In his own conduct towards his superiors, an
example Of implicit obedience and ready defer
ence to authority. Washington, that Z" man of
good Baron reveTently appreciated the great quail
tiles Of his Comma ndeT- Chief. Steuben was
a bluff, plain-spokeu soldier; frank and honest
!. hIs opinion generpIs 70 iSu1s ana humane
ton the campaign In New Jersey, and was pres
'ent at the battle of Monmouth. When the tide
Of war rolled southwark, he was placed in con.
troll Of the military defences of Virginia, during
the invasion of Philips and Arnold when SUI
perSeded In his command by the arrival Of rein
forCements under Lafayette, he still continued to
accompanying movements Of the army. At York
town Steuben nobiy performed his duty, not only
as soldier, but as man. He sold bis watch to
lieve the necessities Of brother officer who was
lying in the camp, sick and destitute. "Poor
North was sick, and wanted necessities said
the Baron; "he is brave fellow and possesses
the best of hearts" And the Baron parted
with his watch, and the wants Of poor North
were relieved. CORVALLIS capitulated, and the
sought to alleviate the dependency Of the cap
tives by acts Of courtesy and attention. Steuben
was poor, but be recognized the claims of hospi-
tdity, and sold his favoTite horse to provide the
means OF entertaining the British officers '''Tis
good beast said the Ia on, 80 and has proved
a faithful servant through all the dangers of the
war; but, though separation IN painful to me, we
must part" Then, drawing himself up proudly,
the brave old Baron added, I" am a Major GEN
eIal in the army Of the United States, and my
private convenience must not be put in a scale
Il
me to perform - With The surrender of Corn
wallis at Yorktown, the war Of Independence
was virtually bTOug bit TO a close Steuben retired
TO New FORK, where he continued to reside until
his death, in 1875. Five years previous to his
dCcease, Congress granted him an annuity of two
thousand dollars, in acknowledgment of his mil
1tary services; and now, after the lapse of sixty
three years. sixty associations Of citizens assem-
bled together in Baltimore, Yesterday, for the
purpose Of raising funds towards the erection of
a suitable monument in honor of the ''companion
in arms Of the great w ashinvton
Among the participants were large number
OF the German citizens of Washington, who en-
braced the opportunities afforded by excursion
trains on the Washington branch railroad to
illustrious dead
From O'Clock in the morning the streets were
enlivened with the music of the bands, and the
rapid march of the different societies as they
severally proceeded to broadway, the place ap-
pointed for fOJming the procession. This was
accomplished about O'Clock, when the line
which was over mile in length, moved OF up
Baltimore street.
The line was made up of German Lodges of
Masons and Odd Fellows, Tribes of Red Men,
Groves Of Druids and Bands of L B &c, Sing
ing Societies, Gymnastic Associations, Working
men, and German Beneficial Societies. Guests
from w aShington, Georgetown, and Alexandria
appeared in the line with their marshals and
were accompanied by the Marine band
There Were some ten bands of excellent music
in the line, which passed throug streets
with multitudes Of spectators, TO humans Gar
dens, which were fitted up in admirable style
for an occasion Of the kind, with booths, tents,
&c, for the sale of edibles and refreshments A
large stand was erected near the centre of the
gardens, which was handsomely draped with
flags Of every description, and tastefulIy fes-
TONED with wreathes composed of leaves and
eEergreens. Near by was the principal dining
tent, frame structure I6O feet long and 30 feet
wide, capable Of accommodating 1000 persons
at one time. .
Upon arriving, the line entered the enclosure
and defled around the same, forming in half
circle IN front Of the stand. IL was composed of
from three TO four thousand persons, and as thus
formed in solid columns, with its numerous ban
ners and nags, II presented a most imposing
scene. Amer the performance Of I" Hail Column
Ola" oy the independent Blues band, the line
was dismissed TO await the arrival Of the vast
cOncourse which crowded the streets on the way
out, in vehicles of every description, and on foot.
The exercises consisted Of oratioBs, by Rev II.
ScheIoI Hon Joshua Vansant, VIM. III. Young,
DR.. Wiss, Mayor Swami, and Mr.. A. Eberly,
President OF. the Central Committee Of the Steu-
ben festival at Washington.
The immense crowd then dined after which
came " the feast Of reason and the now Of soul -
toast complimentary to J. e.. Krestschmar,
chief marshal Of the Washington deleg alton, be-
ing offered, that gentleman replied as follows:
- Permit me, one of the steuben monument
delegation Of Washington city, to express our
sincere acknowledgements for the generous terms
in which you have been pleased to welcome
In your midst. We have come, sir. with a de-
sire Of uniting with you in furthering an object
which ought to he near the hearts of all good
Cltlzens. Who can remain indifferent when the
great deeds of the renowned Steuben are herald
ed from city TO city, from village to village,
throughout this wide Union, Yes, the call has
gone forth in behalf of a mig hty work work
which, trust, will ere long become unfolded 10
the eager and wondering gaze of this progressive
age, thus shedding additional glory and Iustre
upon our country. And, gentlemen when look
around me and behold the thousands doing honor
to the usemory Of a man who, through nntiring
ana iron exerttons, ngTaved his name with the
point Of diamond upon the historical pages Of
the American revoluiion-then, indeed my heart
bounds In Tapturous pulsation, under the convlc-
uon that republics are not ungrateful.
again allow me, in behalf of our delegation,
70 say: we thank you, most earnestly, for your
Kindness
The festival closed about nightfal, and the par
tclpdnts retired from day spent In honor of one
OF the bravest Of the sons Of the fathsrland that
supported the American cause In its darkest
hour.
The Washington delegation has been enthu-
siasticaliy received, aud express themselves de-
lighted at their reception and treatment.
CoLoRED DIsPUTE.-Yesterday afternoon two
colOIed men, who were engaged in unloading a
load Of wood from a cart on Eighth street, got
into slight Misunderstanding about their rela-
tive duties. Colorrd man No. 1, who was sta
uoned on the ground, insinuated 20 coIored man
No =, who was on the cart, that he must throw
the wood over the fence, while cOlored man No
2slightiy objected, contending that that was not
thing which his conception Of his duty called
upon him 70 perform Some trihin. passages of
words ensued, In which alIusion was made by
Z No TO the want of legality which char.
acteriLed the sHfree Of e. NJ. No 3 into this laDd
OF sorrows. WheTeat, T.. NJ. No. jumped from
his cart and sieZed upon a billet Of wood, and
No having impTovised heavily loaded cart
whip, these twain entered into a contest of
strength, which ended in No. getting the worst
OF the COMBAT, as well a heavy whack across
the breast, which caused a temporary cessation
OF hostilities, and Policeman by this time CON-
ing along, the belligerents were escorted to the
shop Of Justice Myers, who, hearing both sides
OF the matter, held them to bail for six months to
keep the peace towards all men, and partic ularly
towards each other. ..s
RETURN OF BusrSEss.-Many of our city mer-