Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-04-16


with Union sentiments and ready to fight for the
Government.
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS We clip the follow
Ing items from this mornings Gazette:
festerday was court day at Fairfax c. H , and
large number Of citizens Of the county were
present. In the evening meeting of the Union
party was held, the proceedings Of which we
Were unable to learn. The Rev. 6 A Carter in
the evening, addressed large meeting, in favor
OF Immediate secession. We learn that Gov
Smi.n, VINO was expected to be present. Was pre-
A member Of the Seventh Regiment passed
throug q this city on yesterday and INFORMED one
Of our citi zens that more tus 40 members ~ the
same had gone to Montgomery to Join TIE Cen
de'ate forces-that in his opinion not Is men
would consent to come to Washington AID that
he himself was on his wav South to voennteer
rms statement does not agree exactly With the
report current that the gallant 9TH was on Its way
to the Metropolis
The unpleasant weather that has prevailed for
more than week past-hish winds freq lently,
and heavy rains-has operated to the detrinent of
the hsLlnS shores on the Potomac-and, except
at the lower landings, but few shad and herring
are caught. The Sillers have done compar a,vely
and strong current in the river
One Of our Washington friends, who was 90 I'M
lucky as to have in his possess on 81 600 OF Viz
glnia money, being unable to dispose of i at any
rate In w ashington, came down to our ;.ity yes
terday, TO try the market here. He was told that
II bis money was bong ht-which was by - means
probaole-it would be at ten per cent discount
Not being able to stand this, he invested his
money-which was received at par-in -four,
which will prevent starvation in his family from
now to the end of his life
Owing to the freshet in the Potomac the steam
Monticello which left this port for Georgetown
on Wednesday morning last has been unable to
leave That place. IL will be i'm POSSIBLE for the
steamer without great danger, to attempt the pas
sage OF the draw in the Long Bridge
There was a report in the city Yesterday. that
President Lincoln had requested Mr. John g
Barbour to allow the transportation of u 3 troops
and munitions Of war TO the South over the Orapp
and Alexandria Railroad We are authorized to
say that the report Is entirely without fou on
Inc mayor bas had, during the past three DAYS
no single case before him-noteven a violation Of
the peace This, In the present excited state of
nifty.
We understand that flag of the Confederate
states will be raised in this city, this evening
1t is reported that Rev 6. A. Carter and ex-Gov.
smith VIII be present to participate in the cere-
monies.
The locomotive heading the regular train on
the Loudoun d Hampshire Railroad, Yesterday
morning, went out from this CITY with the Amer
lean dag flying from its flag staff
THEATER.-Remember that this is the last week
OF Jo Jefferson and the reg ular season. Tonight
j. j. comes out strong, In two of his best chatac
ters-"Rip Van Wrinkle" aud Goodies All
our theater goers know what his Rip Van Win
kle 10, but these only who have seen him I'm the
| 'sToodles % "a Ai'
We are glad to learn that the deserving lessee
OF the establishment, Mr.. 8 w. Glenn, is to ha We
complimentary beneit-such an one having been
rendered him by large number Of our leading
citizens. Jefferson and the entire company OF,
chester, and employees Of the theater have cor
the occasion, and it will be fine affair Itcomes
on, we believe, on Saturday night next.
SERENADE.-Lastev evening, Gen. Lane the newly
| elected Senator from Kansas, was serenaded Al
Willards' Hotel. An immense thronp collected
In front Of the building, and animated Union
spe spec s %ere,made by Gen Lane and Gen: Pom
and Gen. Nye. Of New York. The policy pro
posed by the President was fully Endorsed and
sentiments Of devotion 10 the Union and of a de
pressed The press upon our columns forbids our
making lengthy account Of the affair
IsIos MEE1INo THIS EVENING An adjourned
meeting OF the friends Of the Union and free
speech will be held at the ibid Trinity Church,
FNin st, between ald T.. attn O'Clock Col
Cassius NJ Clay, Gen. Jim Lane Of Kansas, Gov.
Nye OF Nevada, Hen. C. B DEMO of illinois, Col
J. G Vaughn Of Kansas, and other eminent speai.
erswiii be present All friends Of the cause, rally
WIN. c. PARSONS, Chairman
ID. BREED, Secretary. ,-' It's
The LAST SENSATION RuMos-The manufae-
turers OF material for consumpti In the border
states have been circulating arumor that the ov-
habit Of searching the wagons Of farmers coming
Into the city to market. There is, of course, no
truth whatever In the story.
MARKET THIEvEs-Last night. some thief
broke into bacon stand In Center Market and
| stole several pieces Of meat, Fortunately, the
| arrangement was such that no very serious loss
was sustained by the proprietor.
COMMITTED TO JAIL-Robert Gamble was Ar
rested Yesterday by policeman Bright for break