Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-26

IoIlowlng omeen:-S. ii. Devaughan, Captain;
VIM. II Smith, VIM. Allen and Charles Javins,
list, I'd and Sd Lieutenants Edw,d Fields O uar.
ternlaster, and J. Rudd Ensign The company
had Yesterday morning been presented with
handsome stand Of colors by the ladies Of Alex
andria, and were out celebrating the twentieth
anniversary Of their organization. After march
Ing some time they proceeded to call upon M.
snyder, Esq (their first captain, who appearing
upon the piazza said:
/ Mount Vernon Guards I am proud to hail you
as natives Of the Old Dominion-to see YOU en-
rolled under the star spangled banner of our glo-
rious nation 1t is upwards Of twenty years since
the Organization Of your corps, the nearest COM
Pany OF citizen soldiery to that hallowed spot
where rest the remains Of the Father Of our Coun-
Try. You could have adopted a more appro-
pirate name for your corps, and I hope that you
will guard with jealous watc hfulness that hal
lowed tomb. am proud of your appearance this
day, and / remember with pleasure the happy
rme when l was your captain, and you were
visited by the Executive Of the nation president
Tyler, the secretary of War; the Secretary of the
Navy, Gen. Scott, and others. only regret that
was not sooner notified Of your intended visit;
and nothing would have afforded me more pleas
ure than to have presented you to the Executive
to-day had been apprised Of your coming, but
as did not receive the dispatch until O'Clock
1t was impossible for me to notify the Executive
Of your arrival. With the leave Of you, Captain,
will now take charge Of the company.
The company then entered the house. where
refreshments had been prepared, and all Joined
heartily In doing justice to the good things be-
fore them.
During Captain Snyder's remarks, one of the
company, overcome by fatigue swooned and fell
to the ground, but was restored to conscious
ness by his comrades.
After spending some time In the enjoyment of
Capt Snyder's .hospitalities, the corps marched
down the avenue, and went through i'm a credit
able style, their various military evoIutons before
a large crowd collected on the sidewalks and
balconies The company then proceeded down
to Seventh street, where they took leave of the
crowd and left for Alexandria
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How THE STUDENTS EMPLOY THEMSELVES AT
GEoRsETowN COLLEGE We find the following
In the Memphis Avalanche of the 21st inst.
GEORGETOWN COLLEGE, March a. 1861
Dear MISUNDERSTANDING that your feelings
coincide with those Of our little band of Seces-
sicnists, earnestly solicit your kindness to pub
lish, what here take the liberty of relating to
you-a minor specimen Of our patriotism In vim
dlcanng our rights as regards this bdckuoods
PRESIDENT we have. We, the students, after wit.
Messing the oiatorical gestures of Abe Lincoln in
the Inaugural Address, in which he evidently
menaces the Southerners with coercion, became
SO disguised with him and his threats, that we
returned to the College, and resolved to burn the
old rustic In etfigy. About a dozen of us arranged
ms sImELaernn dextrously that, in truth it really
battered him. We then marched in a mournful
procession TO post, FUSED principally to consume
eMgies,) and there We hosted him to the height
OF about twenty feet where his frail garments
noated 10 the breeze as the American flag tcas
won't to do, which he and his band Of epubli-
cans have so ignominiously defled and trarnpled
under foot We applied the match, and imme.
dately the flames rose to great height, owing to
the turPentine with which il was saturated; and
amid yells, equaled only by Indians at a war
dance, we proposed three groans for the veteran
rail-splitter. which made the very earth tremble
After which three deafening cheers were given
iOr JEFF. Davis and the Southern Confederacy
The towering frame of Old Abe was soon con-
sumed by the ravaging flames. We then de-
parted, only reSretting that it not the origi-
nal. SrUnrNr
THEATER.-The great spectacle drama "The
Sea OF lce,' went off finely last night and the
applause Of the spectators was ELECTED almost
momentarlly by the beauty Of the scenery, the
excellent mechanical effects, and the thrilling
points Of the well enacted drama.
Jefferson played the part Of ''Barabas' with
quiet effectiveness, and though a very different
performance from the wild burlesque of Ma
zeppa," for instance, it yet abounded in touches
OF mastery humor, which served immensely to
oy the thrilling excitement Of the drama
Ihe parts taken by the members Of the stock
company were performed with average ability;
and the brilliant music prepared by Withers and
least noticeable feature of the evening
Tonight the play is to be repeated, and the
reader Will md some special announcements re-
lating thereto in another column
CAPT MAeRuDER's cavalry command was cut
this morning in the Monument grounds VIII, re
they went through number Of movements in
hne style, to the qualification Of goodly number
OF spectators whom the company attracted thither
Ihls company is composed of fine hard v looking,
well drilled men, and is regarded as one of the
most efficient in the service Their company
charge Is a thing to be witnessed in order to be
duly appreciated.
SEE In another column the great inducements
offered by +. Nj. MagrUder, Esq at his old stand
corner OF and Seventh SITS, to those who are In
want OF boots, shoes, &c. Magruder is famous for
his choice selections elegant styles and low prices
but his present offer will take the town by storm
Those who have lately called on Magruder have
been sent on their way rejoicing; and we say, to
ladies, misses men and boys together with the
rest OF mankind, take look at his superb stock.
CENTRAL GUARDHOUsR -Justics Thomson
VIM. Johnson, drunk, disorderly and charged
with throwing stones through windows; sent to
the workhOuse for 60 days in default of security
and costs William Easton, (colored) disorder!y
and lighting; workhouse co days. John Smith,
lcolored) disorderly conduct In the Streets fined
SO "a.
FIRE ALARN.-Yesteterdav afternoon the fire.
men were called out by the ringing Of the alarm
bells in the eastern part Of the city. The alarm
in the Seventh Ward, though the smoke from
distance appeared as If the entire building was
burning internally.
The EASTER MONDAY BAIL of Companies A
and ID, Washington Light Infantry, at their new
Armory, (late Ceombs' Hall, } promises to be the
best thing Of the that has ever taken place in
this city. The Battalion are making great prep
arations for the occasion, and will throw open
Ootn VI Lnelf une rooms 10 the PUBLIC.
CENTER MARkET.-The market opened this
morning with more cheerful appearance than at
the beginning of last week, though the supply
did not exceed the average. The fish market
continues increasing Its supplies Of fresh fish
Herring are becoming more plentiful as we'll as
shad; but the prices are not much lowered az vet
THE STEAMER MOUNT VERNoN-This steamer,
that was aground in old Enhaven, Little Egg
Harbor, was COTTON off safely, and has arrived at
New York in good order. Her cargo has been
shipped on board schooners for this place.
WHrEHURsI, as usual, takes the lead In all
new Improvements. See his Album Cards, with |
fancy back ground, that he Is now making by the
hundred. ".. 2t*
GEORGE P. GorF, Of this city, has been made
foreman Of the Government bindery-a capital APP
pointment.
CoUsHs:-The sudden changes of our climate are |
sources OF Pulmonary, Bronchial and ASthnatic |
Affections. Experience having proved that simple |
remedies often act speedily and certainly when |
taken In the early stages Of the disease recourse
should at once be had to Z" Pr0rn's Bronchial |
TJoehss or LOzenges, let the Cold, Cough, or IT.
rtation of the Throat be slight, as by this
warded OF, Public Speakers and Siagsrs will find
hOrQ Iane ". ~HAa ~1 -. -.