Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-07-24


IRlcT MILITART.-The following communica-
ton, as will be perceived from its date. has been
long on hand in the Star office, having been kept
back by press of copy:
M Editor l do not know how the other mem
oers OF the volunteer regiment Of this CITY felt
upon the arrival of the Seventh New York Regi-
nv. mere out |, for one. experienced anything
ou' PIiue, ana am much mistaken IL the same
ioitncation was not felt by every man of our
regiment, from the highest commissioned officer
" nne least private, when a comparison of the
sSllets with our own force Is made even by our
selves For such noble body Of discinlined
troops 10 come to the American Metropolis and
10 come upon an GRAND worthy Of themselves and
no, 20 nave IN the city of Washington kindred
ssPlIll 10 welcome and to encourage them xbibt,
Ia our martial material a miserable condition of
innings which We may vet live to depIore IL we
cannot despise f' "
the public military reception of that 0aIIantcoyDs
wnen they hear II in all the magnifed misery
whlch the press can so well command who of
our volunteers but would blush TO acknowIedoe
be was w ashingtonian
=, Let US redeem ourselves; and Ii can be done IL
Nv ~ P.oPel hIeahs are taken Is there an officer
OF our regiment, worthy the name of soldier,
VINO would not feel more pride in beino , nrivsts
In such as the gallant New York seventh than
10 be the highest commander in the District of
Columbia If otherwise, our whole organiza-
non Is Buncombe; but do not believe il Our
ohcers are all of the proper spirit though they
nave great disadvantages TO contend against 4
great NUMBER OF our citizens Just of the right
stamp 70 make corps equal if not superior to
any other in the country. We want a system of
proper military character, in all its details
Our companies cannot find to fill their
ranks, because men of the proper kind will not
enter the splritlcSS, heterogeneous mi itary mock
cry. Our companies are obliged to advertise
even FOR officers because no man possessed of tn.
necessary elements can bt found in our ranks for
the reason that, in the absence OF law he will
not associate with the material OF which we are
mostly comprised. That may not be the fact
but II IL the opinion entertained by some here
ouI ofncers and men are as good material as can
br found anywhere but the lack OF 4 strictly
military system and discipline generates evils
immune rable, abundant proof Was furnished Of
this fact on the Sth inst.
Let every man of the pruupT spirt offer - Milan
OF redemption for the city military; for nv own
part, | would propose a complete re organization
out OF the OLD material, thus Let every commits
stoned officer in the reg iment resign his comnis-
sion thrn, IN concert. call meeting Of them
selves and form new company Of themselves as
prlvdte>, Invite the various on-commisSioned
ohcers OF tue various companies to cooperate
with VOu that material will amount to over onp
hundred and sixty effective men of as good troops
~ any State can boast, with uniform and one
chlei only. w ith strictly military system and
discl pIlne, you can nal q parade OF one hum
dred and sixty men In three months that to he a
private IN II would he source OF pride to its
members more substantial than any amount of
command could assume in our present tawdry
system Let there be but commander to
guide and direct our growing Development and
In less than twelve months will muster five
hundred good and reliable soldiers Then divide
the force from right TO left into eight or any num-
Der OF equal divisions. Allow each division
then &c elect heir own o1iicerS--sav captain and
Two lieutendnts, retaining the third lieutenant
loI a me- itoflous soldier or non-commis>ioned
oicer-then let the battalion 20 into the appoint
ment of field and staff officers out OF the Whale
force. Our present petty rivalry will then give
place to healthy and honorable organization.
COMMISSIONED OFFICER OF the NJ DC
WAsHINGroN, July II, ISIS.
PLEASANT DAY At ARLINGTON Some five
or six hundred persons enjoyed themselves vast
Iva Arlington yesterday, at the pic mic held by
the cong regation of Grace Church, on the Island
Messrs. Carter & Bevsridge certainly deserve
credit for he admirable order maintained at this
fdVorite old resort and also for the evident pains
they take to promote the enjoyment and comfort
of visitors.
TRIALS AT THE GUARD HoUsK-This morning
the following cases Were disposed of at the guard
house Robert Cottrell. drunk, disorderly and
threats fine and costs, SO 10, and security to keep
the peace. VIM. Phillips, drunk and disorder.
"; 50 10. John Lee, white, and Edward John
son, coiored, drunk and sleeping in the market;
workhouse so days
PRoAFNITY.-Caroline Adams a colored lass
was arrested. yesterday, by officer Yeatman for
profanity She was taken before Justice DOM
who gave her some good advice relative to the
bad habit, and dismissed the case
ORPHANS CoURT.-The sessions of this Court
will be held hereafter in the Aldermen's Cham
Der OF the city Hall The old room was ALWAYS
too small for the purpose.
FEVER AND AGuE.-Ths trying and provoking
disease, which likes ats relentless grasp on the body
OF man, reducing HIM to a mere 81 adow ia a short
d and
mentally useless, can be defeated snd driven from
Tue bodE ty the use OF Dr. ]. jIosteLter's renowned
Du,efs. j he great success 40 has met with, AID
the benehcIent results following It's use, have es
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