Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-08-03
The CTfY guard
Headquarters City Hall,
ProroSt lrd-shdrS Ofies, )
Washington, August 2, 1861

p The CTfy GcARD.
Headquarters City Hall,
Prorost Dra-shupS Once,
Warrington, August 2, 1861.
G,rsraI Orders, No l.
The following regulations for the Provost
Guard Of this city are published for the guidance
OF omcers commanding guards and patrols, and
FOR the Information Of all concerned:
In pursuance 20 instructions from Major General
Mcclellan, Ii is directed that all officers frequent
Ing the streets or hotels Of the city without writ
ten permits to be absent from thei, regiments or
stations, setting forth the object Of the visit, ap-
proved by their brigade commanders, shall be
arrested and sent to their regiments stations by
any orcer commanding patrol who may observe
them
ANY soldiers found absent from his company
without written permit from the commander Of
his brigade, aud all soldiers found in the streets,
hotels, or other places In the city after O'Clock
p NJ shall be arrested and confined for trial and
punishment. All prisoners will be taken to the
central guard-house Of the city, where they will
be turned over to the ofacer commanding the
Guard at that station, who shall detan them In
custody until otherwise ordered.
IL shall be the constant purpose Of all officers
commanding guards or patrols to keep the city
under vigilant observation, day and night, to the
end that the public peace may not be in any way
disturbed, nor the citizens moested In their per-
sons or property by any person In the service
OF the United States
arrests, with the names Of persons arrested, to-
gethsr with such other information az may be
deemed important to the public service, viii be
made and handed in 10 this office at 9 O'Clock a.
IN, daily. A. PORTER,
Col. 10Th lnry U s A, Provost Marshal.
ORPHANS CouRr.-This morning when the
Court opened, Mr. Richard Queen appeared and
resisted the administration Of DR. King upon the
estate of his father, the late James ID King.
Judge Purcell ordered the to be set for hear
ing on Tuesday next motion was made by
MIR Csperton for the admission of judgment for
about 500 against the estate of the late James
THICKER, of Georgetown The motion was re-
sisted by Mr.. Redin, upon the ground that the
judgment having stood twelve months and the
course TO pepetuate the judgment having been ne
elected 10 was barred by the statute Of limtat
The motion was being argued as we left the court
room.
FRANKLIN SQUARE AGAIN Editor of the Star:
We feel much indebted to the gentlemanly Colonel
Of the regiment In Franklin Square for his attempt
to remedy the evil complained Of bv your CORES
pendent n yesterdays Star. And we hope he will
be equally successful in preventing the soldiers
from stopping upon the sidewalks Of the square,
TO the ANNOYANCE OF ladies and others in passing,
and from disturbing the rest Of sleepers by loud
noises, kept up for the most part during the light
Who is chiefly In fault | do not know; but know
that these things were not so during the encamp-
ment of the Twelfth regiment and I trust they
will be discontinued. STREET.
The CANT OUTFITS furnished by Mcclure &
Co. are just the things for the soldier bows who,
by their frequent orders, manifest q due apprecia-
ton thereof. For the comfort OF officers these are
indispensable.
by Skrving. His arrangements for supplying
requisite articles for comfort and health
passed
At ihese two establishments the soldier can be
sure 10 obtain all the most approved camp requi-
sites.
The STEAMER GIPsEY, formerly engaged be-
tween Alexandria and Maryland. was broug bit up
10 tue Navy Yard yesterday. She has been lying
at the wharf in Alexandria since the war, but 1t
being thought thai some trick was on foot, sine
was removed to this city for safe keeping
NorIcE-A meeting Of the Chase Guards will
Hall. Major Bannlster, Psymaster of the Army
will address the meeting. All who desire to vol
unteer under the banner Of the Chase Guards
should be present.
FOUHD.-If Edward d Wallace, formerly of the
Fifth I s. Infantry. Company 6 will calf at this
office, be can obtain certificate that he probably
considers valuable to himself.
ARRIVAL OF REGULARS Yesterday morning
22O United States regulars arrived here, and Joined
the forces under General Mcclellan.
ATTENTION is called to the notice in another
column, Of a meeting Of persons connected with
Capt. Degges' company.
CousHs:-The suddsa changes Of our climate sre
ISsetions. Experience having proved thai simpIe
remedies often act speedily and certainly when
Il ken In the early stages of the disease recourse
shon ID at onoe Be had to " Bro,sn's Bronchial
ItoeheS," OF L9zenges, let the Cold, Cough, OF lr-
ntstlon OF the Throat be over slight, as BY this
prec3utIon more seTious attach may be efectuaIly
warded of. P.bIfe Speakers nnd StIgrS will find
them ed eotual tOr clearing and Strengthening the
voice. Sec Advertisement dolly
RKADER, havo you seen Prof Woods .Ivertise-
nent In our pcPsr. Rey il; il will interest you.
~ 21-eoiy
To THz APPLIcrEn-Be sure TO read the adver-
:esT2elt of McLeaD's STRENGTHENING Cordial and
Blood Punfer. IN another column. If
PENNIES,
Persons desiring pennies will always find them
for exchange at tho SLAr Ofioe counter. II
DIED,
On the LIST inst, Mr.. THEODORE p. Stall
LAN IN tie IS! year Of his yge.
Again the music of thy breath
Falls sUflly on my ear,
In those dear old acoustomsd tones
lOv ed so well to hear.
Once more NY lips are muTmurinK
j ow words Of love and prayer;
strive TO draw thee closer ret,
But clasp the vacant Air.
Dear husband, can we giys thee up?
We no mlre on earth but thee;
Oh Lord, prav Thee, cOndesoend
The orphans friend to be-