Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-05-27
GEORGETOWN.
Correspondence of T1e Sta,.

GEoRsKrows, May "a, 1851.
Our District military have nobly refuted the
SANDERS circulated to their prejudice by seces-
nonists, and nobly proved that the confidence
reposed In them by the Government was not mis-
placed. All have done well; but the Anderson
Rifles, Capt Rodier, Of this city, claim TO have
been the first company In this section to put their
feet upon the soil Of the Old Dominion for the
relief OF the Union men of that State, the frst to
capture any prisoners Of war; and the frst to plant
their colors on the south side of the Potomac
When orders reac he'd their armory on Thursday
evening to march to the Virginia side of the
Chain Bridge, not a man objected 10 leaving the
District, and In few minutes they were on the
march. They reached the bridge a few minutes
after ten O'Clock, and Immediately crossed, Cant
Rodier in advance. The men not knowing the
object OF the movement, believed they would
meet an opposing force on the Virginia side and
Were in readiness to force their way Through
Capt Rodier immediately sent out scouts In every
direction, and posted his pickes at least two
miles from the bridge. The secession pickets,
whose capture has been already noticed ia the
Star, were taken about mile and half beyond
the bridge, and were armed with rife pistol and
saber
The other companies Of the Georgetown volun-
teer division obeyed the order TO cross at the Alex
andria Aqueduct with alacrity. being proud OF the
honor thus conferred upon them. They COM
,
worth In command, at the head Of the division
The Potomac Light Guards, Capt BOYD were in
advance, and these troops, too, expecting TO meet
the enemy, crossed on their hands and inees 40
noiselely that even the pckes Of the Sixty ninth
Regiment, on the hill above. were not aware Of
the movement.
We visited the Chain Bridge on Friday evening,
and found that the Anderson Rifles had Just been
Joined by Company A, Darlington Regiment Of
ysur city. The troops Were all in fine spirits
their military ardor thoroughly aroused, and they
and perform any duty required by tie Govern
ment. They had just planted the colors Of both
companies on the highest part Of the bridge on
the Virginia side, and cheer upon cheer awoke
the echoes In the hills Of Cooney; the Virginians
present heartily joining In this manifestation Of
patriotism, and many Of them expressing their
Satisfaction at change Of affairs The pleasing
exercise closed with the singing Of the star Span
gled Banner in spirited style by those present
We saw one Of the " Rides" with knapsack on
his back the size Of any ordinary travelling trunk
lettered " Mount Vernon Guards" aud learned
that ID was a trophy Of the capture of the night
before. Messrs. Rupyel and Ellis had sent their
wagons up several times in the course of the day
with refreshments for the soldiers. which had
been furnished by our citizens.
we visited the post again on SATURDAY. evening,
and found the colors still flying and tie bows off
duty, who are "spiling for a fight" amusing
themselveswith artillery practice, thus: They had
an old hose carriage, on which piece Of stove
pipe had been mounted, and the way in which
they charged, wheeled. unlimbered, loaded, fred
&c, was a caution. One would have supposed
from the racket that two or three regiments were
practising.
Lieut.. Curtis, Of Company A, Darlington Re.
giment captured spy near the bridge on Satur-
day, aud the Anderson r lies Yesterday morning
arrested four. The Anderson r fies were on duty
at the bride without relief from Thursday nj hit
They expected an attack on Saturday night 20
rockets were being sent up in various directions
The troops at the Virginia end of the Alexan-
dria Aqueduct had Gag raising on Saturday ev-
ening, and the unfurling Of the stars and stripes
was greeted with the most enthusiastic cheering.
The pleasing sight was witnessed by many ladies
and gentlemen our side OF the river
General grief was manifested here at the death
of the gallant Ellsworth, and eyery mark of re-
spect was shown TO bis memory.
Our City Council adjourned ON Friday evening
without transacting any business, there being
quorum present in neither Board.
We understand that the II igh Service Reservoir
on Lees hill Is TO he filed with water to-day or
tomorrow. IL will contain nearly two million
gallons Of water
The ''Silver Greys" were out on duty last
night relieving their sons and other young men
Of the Georgetown military, who have been al
NOSE necessarily employed since the movement
on Thursday night. The ''Silver Greys" is an
organization Of Union-loving citizens over As
years Of age, who are willing to perform any
service required Of them by the Government, and
offered themselves for military duty some time
since.