Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-08
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n CAkD'-ihe Undersigned committee have
been directed to lay before the public statement
In connection with the visit Of the Light Guard
lZousves) OF Chicago, as many false and con-
temPtble fabrications have gone forth injurious
70 tne Zouaves, and particularly the good name
Of this battalion and its individual members To
our friends such statement Is unnecessary, but
TO disappointed public 1t is eminently due.
The battalion had not In the first instance con-
templated receiving and entertaining the visit no
corps, understanding and believing that com,
pany OF this city had taken that matter exclusively
In their hands This was gratifying to ourselves
as we were only anxious that IL the Zouarss
should visit Washington, they would receive at
the hands Of our citizens through their military,
cordial and hearty welcome, and they would
be the recipients Of many Inequalities to be re-
me- as among the pleasant incidents of
formed that the report, that they would be re-
ceived by the company noticed had no fonnda-
ton, but had been extensively circulated without
authorization. Upon this we Immediately pro-
eeeded with the preiminaries of the reception
and Observation-Disclosures committee on sub
scription to wait on our friends and citizens and
ordering Is company to prepare for the first days
reception and for escort duty on the second
day
Upon the arrival Of the Zouaves in Baltimore.
the Major, Quartermaster, and Capt Dubant
visited that city; had an Interview with their
commander, Col. Ellsworth, and extended an in
vitstion, which was first declined, but subse-
Quently accepted, Col Z. informing the commit
tee that they had overstayed their time ten DAYS
anu were dHAlOuS 70 get nome; but III by coming
10 W Arlington and in one day see Mount Vernon
and visit the President, they would come, and he
requested that the battalion would make all neces-
sary arrangements. The committee returned to
w ashlngton, and the orders for and B compa-
mics countermanded, and the following pro-
gramme was then adopted, to be observed strictly
so as to cause no disappointment, viz: Companies
and to parade for reception and esq ort-meet
the Zouaves at the depot at a M march to
Browns Hotel-breakfast, then immediately pto-
ceed TO the boat en- route for Mount Vernon. Re
turn to the hotel again-dine between and 2
p m then proceed to the Presidents, and return
to the City Hall, and between 3 and D. m the
houaves tosrs to "drH." After this to escort them
to the depot
The City Hall was considered the most suitable
place for drill purposes, having ample space, and
It's portlcoes and steps Of the building affording
excellent accommodations to witness the drill
Particular arrangements were made that these
everything was done to prevent any discomfort or
dlsappolntment, as IL was our wish, particularly
that all should witness the peculiar FASCINATING
ana unexcelled drill Of the Zouaves Most un-
fortunately these arrangements We're changed
without our knowledge, causing modification to
our guests and sincere regret to ourselves
Unfortunately our city in cases like these suffers
through the location Of the Government here, by
which there are parties hanging about, Snubbirg g
and dangling at the skirts Of the officials who,
unknown and unsupported by honorable men,
proceed to accomplish certain aims Of their own
oy whlch the rights Of others are utterly disre-
gafded, and these officials subject to gross impo-
slnon. Our programme was invaded bv such a
party, who, by Justification, led Others to believe
tnst THIS change Of programme was our own
analr. This change we were made aware of only
the night preceding the arrival Of the Zouaves
resident Buchanan detected the conflict of the
TWO programmes on that morning, and di spatc he'd
messenger TO us with view of harmonizing the
Two, so that no one should be incommoded by IL
Ii was then too late to adjust and hence arose the
unsatisfactory proceedings that marked the day
which were notifying to ourselves and disap-
polntInent TO those In whose behalf zoe sztendcd
rae hrtdtaor, an tchO assisted as LCtlingly, and
tcho ice tcsrs eIctustrsly zoe might say ANXIOUS
TO gTdtVy-0Rr cat ms.
In conclusion, We would remark that nothing
olamable can be attached to the President az his
individual action did not produce the unsatisfac-
tory results; nor to the Zouaves, as they accom-
pilshed all that men could under the force of cir
cumstances
connection with this eception to Marshal Selden
and Commissioner Blake for courteous conduct
and assistance, and to Marshall Brown for his ex-
eruons In making his part of the entertainment
one OF commendatOry remark and acknowledg-
ment by our members. To our friends for their
AID; 1t is fully appreciated by the battalion, and
10 mem our thanks are rendered t,co-f fold
Committee-James Y. Davis Edward Towers
r. M. Dubant, l.. ID. Williams
The MOONLIGHT EXCURSION TO HOLLAND
PoINT-The excursion of the East Washington
Mission, which came off last Friday evening was
one OF the pleasant rips Of the season Starting at
halI past six O'Clock, p. m, the company pre-
ceeded on their voyage The hours were nassed
by the young and lg hearted in harmless sports
and the more thoughtful in pleasant conversation
ana the observance of the scenery along the Poto-
mac. instrumental music, and the performances
OF popular glee club also added to the pleasure
OF the company 1t 10 due also to Page of Seventh
street, to say, that his arrangement Of the confec
tonary department was not least In importance
and he Outlined for himself the praise Of the fair
ones aboard The company returned to the CITY
al seasonable hour, delighted with the trip.
SourHERNERs GOING Norm There appears
20 be perfect rush Of southern families to the
North this season. The springs and bathing places
at the North will be especially patronfzed by
them. Hundreds have already passed through
this city, and hundreds are following Yesterday
there were siXty-three arrivals at the National
from the South-rnost Of them from Tennessee
and Mississippi, though other States were repro
sented on the register. very large number of
gentlemen remained In the city until the evening
train for Baltimore whose object was TO have a
view OF the Great Eastern, before they took their
departure FOR their summer resorts.
The TOURNAMENT AT ARLINGTON ON Mon
DAY.-CoRREcTIoN, &c-At the grand tourna-
ment Of the Presidents Mounted Guard at Airing
ton on Monday last there were three maids of
honor crowned instead OF two, as stated yester-
day-Miss Martha Peck, daughter of Capt Peck
OF the Guards, first maid, crowned by William =
Teel; Miss Harriet Naylor, of Washington, sec
ond maid, crowned by Mr.. III. w. Martin, lin
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Miss Anderson, of Washington, third maid,
crowned by Mr.. VIM. Geary.
Mr.. EDITOR: see by the papers that one of our
distinguished Judicial officers does not read the
Stdr-probably the only man in the District who
could say as much. Would II not be well for one
who has so much To do with the misfortunes and
mseries Of the people here, daily peruse the mir
TOR which so faithfully portrais their condition {,
Would he not be better qualified for the barge
Of his official duties? Can any man Judge or
juryman, keep fully posted in the wants Of the
community In which he lives without reading
" the peoples penny paper?" BLACKSTONE.
ACCIDENT TO A LITTLE GIRL-A Warning TO
LtttIe ChtidreH " esterday evening little girl
named Mary McNulty, while PLAYING upon the
large water mains In X street between Ninth and
Tenth streets, fell of, striking her arm which
was broken. She was taken care Of by those who
witnessed the Circumstance, and convened to the
house Of her father, Patrick McNulty, corner of L.
street and New Jersey avenue, and physician
sent for, who attended to the wound Her parents
are said to be in very destitute circumstances.
AN USFoRrUNATE.-A German woman named
Anna Pnlinge was arrested yesterday at the Civ
Hall, perfectly insane, and carrying In her arms
nns-iooking child In a perfectly nude condition
she was taken before Justice Dom who Furnished
a coat as temporary cover for the child, and sent
nm IN HhA