Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-02-27
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

2D.-we are indebted 10 one Of the excursion
lists for the following rich and racy description
of the trip Of the Infantry BY the tall 'cussing,
raised In Petersburg, Norfolk, and other places.
1t would seem that the military and other visitors
were treated in the shabbest manner at Rich
mond:
Left Washington on Sunday at IL m in the
steamer Baltimore, In company with the German
fagers. Masons, and a good share of citizens
our company numbering thirty-one muskets six
omcers, Whhers' Brass Band Of twelve perform
ers and two attendants Dress parade uniforms
overeoats, knapSacks, and in other respects i'm
creoltaoIe condition. Steamng down the river
encountered good deal of ice; boat lurching
yer IN the hold than was considered necessary for
ballast nothing TO eat, except a few snacks car
~Iieu oy the members, most Of us supposing a
dinner would be served on board; was Informed
we could obtain such acceptables at Ashland; of
course must stand il like men. At Aqua Creek,
oy o p. m; glad TO be relieved of the steamer
VINO tried its hardest to produce a sensation
something akin to sea sickness. Got into the
cars after straggling into some four five which
Were not Tor the special accommodation Of the
military; got seated and cong ratulated ourselves
on the now pleasant prospect of keeping our
equilibrium. Cars started found we were sadly
disappointed, a. they kept up constant rolling
tossing, lifting, and, with all. deafening rack
ct, the whole getting ahead of the steamer by IS
per cent; but we took it coolly. The speed Of the
cars was also subject worth noticing; at times
we were driving along at the rate of ten miles an
hour; then, by the way Of giving US time to re-
gain our breaths we crept along at pretty good
dog-trot. Arrived al Fredericksburg got drink
of was,s I dry People of this place ap,
again At Ashland, gong agoing, niggeTs ALSO
plenty to eat first regular meal for fourteen
oSv on aSan happy hsaT !.
and steamboats, generally. Richmond at last;
the word is passed from car to car. Anticipation
exceedingly lively; ''batfalion to escort us to
quarters ''good quarters, plain fare, and sol
dier's welcome" such were the arrangements
that would be made for us; We expected it, we
told our friends in Washington of the pleasant
times we would have; otherwise would have
done our own arranging. At the terminus of the
railroad in Broad street. past III y. IN A.; sorry to
night 10 escort us to quarters; looked out of the
cars, through the dar kness, could discern some
thing Of a crowd. Thought the military would
receive rs in military manner; did not notice
particularly any great ado; cheering, &c, COM
mon, as welcome to a stranger company. Too
much engaged In getting our military toggle in
order to notice anything of that sort; ont Of the
cars; ayers on the right Of us; Virginia Rifles
(German) acting as escort to them we return our
sincere thanks for that and many ther civilites
Arrived at our quarters; strange place. not accus-
spectacle butcher stall, with plenty of hooks to
hang up ones self without any extra exertion: we
are supposed to be horses by our entertainers, as
the hoor Is nicely covered with an extra quantity
OF straw thrown around and covered with cotton;
at the centre some nicely bagged straw; these
were intended, doubtless, to be occupied by the
company officers. We noticed the absence Of
some very needful articles to complete our estab-
lishment, viz: pitchforks, currycombs brushes
snd buckets. Mine host, the landlord, in shirt
sleeves. welcomed us tn our quarters with a few
words which Were understood easily The state
furnished the straw, IRE, and gas; for board each
man would pay per diem SIl2h To say we
would be but the truth. Il was too rich. and we
soon determined upon taking care of ourselves in
the best possible manner. Up went the merry
laugh as some one was tumbled into the straw
no exceptions; in went landlord, officers and
men; then the dance, gymnasium, war speeches:
for, at times, we imagine ourselves bound on
war tramp: declared our independence of Rich
mond; toasts to the capital Of the nation 10 the
nation generally-but excepted Richmond-toa
merry time, and we had it. Thus passed the
night Morning came; rambled about came
near getting lost; no guides, committees of aay-
thing in the usual way, to show us about town
Appeared upon parade, the credit Of the Wash
1ngton military not impaired by our general ap-
pearance; marched in overcoats; snow bac ked by
cutting north wind, came driving at Ills at an
angle Of % degrees; mud and slush four inc hes
uetP,wa> abundant. Good long march, of course
all Richmond must zee the great procession Ii
vas an Immense affair-a just tribute to the mem-
DRY OF him whose maine is dear to his country
men, and may il ever find honor respect and ven
Grafton at their hands. Further details are un-
necessary Rich and racy incidents abounded
forms chapter in our lives not readily effdced
Our thanks are rendered, with sincerity and all
respect, to the Sagers and their whole sOuled
captain; also, TO theVirginia flies GERMANY and
TO Washingtonans generally, as CLAIMED
d IA
company. wereturned home w ednesday morn
Ing at q. m bearing, as mementoes of the grand
inauguration, photograph Of quarters, a
Surry-comb and an old horse brush, which will
be suspended in our Armory for inspection by the
public on parade days.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT, yesterday, the case Of
VIM Van Riswck rs John Van Riswick Rich:d
Wallach and Samuel Byington. was decided by
the jury for the plaintiff, and the damages award
ed were the sum of 81 ,O9e o..
The case OF sarah Faulkner rs Jacob F. King
was decided for defendant--damages one cent
The next ca>e-that Of Lawrence Bess rs Chas
he'nble-was also decided for the defendant;
damages on cent
The Court then took up the case Of Thomas
Fisher vS John Wise and Johnson Simonds:
one ceit.
The next case taken I'D was that OF Trueman
Dorsey rs. Baruch Hall, survivor of Isaac: which
was decided for plaintiff; damages SI33 81.
The next case, that OF Sarah A. Faulkner rs
ant damages one cent
Inc Court then took up the case Of r. Wild
IS george and Isabella Cassidy, which was
decided for the plaintiff damages $50 65 with
interest from 27th A pril 1857.
ne case OF William Orme Us. John III Tren-
holm, was decided for the plaintiff; damages
Der, 1855.
The last case taken up was that Of BENJAMIN
Morsell IS John Il. stanley, which the jury
returned for the plaintiff, setting the damages
Adjourned
To-day,the Cont met at 10 O'Clock and took ND
the case OF Jas. Z. McCarty rs. Geo. McNaugh
ten, an action to recover Compensation for ser
vices rendered the defendant as clerk The
amount claimed in the account is some sixteen
hundred dollars. This case was pending when
our report closed
PHILIPS NV GALLERY OF ART Is TO he inaug
uratsd next week by the exhibition Of Mis-, Hos.
mer's statue Of Beatrice Cenci; meantime the ar
fist Heine has the use Of one Of the rooms OF the
Gallery for the display OF his nne collection of
paintings These are not all hung as vet but
among those now to be seen some excellent
marine views-one in particular, representing
one OF the striking scenes encountered In PrnoI,-
scot Bay coast of Maine, and which We have
wondered that artists have not hitherto mad q.
available. The coast OF Maine is the boldest and
conssq uenily the most picturesque upon the At
lantic borders Of the United States, and a rich
aud heretofore untouched field IL open here for
tue artist Another fine picture in this collection
IL the ''Mornlng in the Tropics"