Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-23


ago, was yet very largely attended-the ladies,
especially, turning out In full force on the
Sion Mr.. Lincoln was a. cordial usual and
seemed In fine spirits. At an early hour In the
evening Mrs. Lincoln, tastefully and richly az
rayed In blue and white with beautiful wreath
upon her head, passed through the East Room,
upon Secretary Stewards ARM attracting no littIe
attention Upon resuming her station near the
President the reception again began In earnest
and for two hours the throng jammed through the
doors as IL they were about to overwhelm Mr.
Lincoln-a catastrophe which certainly would
have ensued, but for the courteous and indefatI-
gable efforts Of Deputy Marshal Phillips Com
missioner Blake with his usual suavity, presented
The corners to Mrs. Lincoln. AZ the crowd was
Moving through, gentleman remarked to the
President that he was a Tennessean from Mem
Phis; which called forth some conversation, and
MI Lincoln concluded with, 'well, Tennessee's
all right" j. 8. Nicolay, the Presidents private
secretary. stood by his side; and, also, Master
Iodd bis nephew who seemed to enjoy the scene
Among the guests Of the evening we noticed
Secretaries Seward, Cameron, and welles; Sena-
tors Foot, Wilson, Harris, Howe, Doolittle, and
Hons. Mexican, Kellogg, Dunn, Marston, and
others The Diplomatic Corps and Army Were
well represented. OF the Navy we observed
new; captain. Meis. Miner Nieho:o ana and Msn
adler, Paymaster citing, and Iieutenants Morris
Nelson, Phelps, and others. OF our citizens were
Chiffon, Rev. Or. Samson, Dr. Collins &c G
A large portion Of the assemblage fingered In the
East Room long after the President had with
drawn, while the Reception Room continued to
be besieged by Mrs. Lincoln's personal friends
until late hour.
AS usual upon such occasions at the close of
The Levee there might have been seen in the YES
Thule few luckless wights minus their s'head-
gear whose forlorn eountenances and anxious
glances about the room excited the commissera-
ton as well as disabilities Of the more fortunate
Just as the throRg were vacatfng the mansion a
messenger arrived In great haste with telegraphic
dispatches for Secretary Seward, who immedi-
ately opened them, while crowd at once hocked
around him, to learn IL possible "what was up."
But as the Secretary's countenance retained Its
imperturbable calmness, II was concluded that
no very startling events had transpired, and the
messages were tossed into the hands of friend
with the exclamation, "Nosody's dead"
The heroic lit lie Mrs Gaines was present. and
was one Of the lions Of the evening.
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS From this mornings
Gazette we CLEAN the following:
We understand that Col. Stuart has received
letter from the Adjutant General of the State in
forming him that the lawful organization Of a
battalion presspposes the actual existence of four
Infantry or Rifle Companies, and that artillery
being separate and distinct arm of the service
cannot be considered in the formation of a bat
talon Of Infantry-consequently tie battalion
latsly informally organized in this city is dis
solved.
Among the letters received at the Post Office in
this city last night, were several which had been
partially burned by the late fire the Pennsyva-
MIA Railroad.
Coniederacy passed through this city Oil Wednes-
day, and Thursday lest, per Adams Express Com.
pany.
Owing to high winds nom the North that have
prevailed for the last two three days the tide
yesterday was remarkably low; SO low that the
steamer George Page was unable to make her
regular trips until after 1 O'Clock D. m. The
Northern mail which she should have broug ht
down at I O'Clock, came down over the road. The
Southern mail steamer Philadelphia was delayed
il is supposed. at AQUA Creek and did not arrive
here until several hours after her mn
A white man, genteely dressed, passing down
Fairfax street, Yesterday afternoon, about five
ocloG deliberately stole from the bench In front
CT Mrs Jane Green's store, a piece Of calico,
which he put under his coat and wal ked off with
unconcernedly. The theft was seen by two little
ooys, who ran after the man, whom they overlook,
and upon demanding the calico, were given it
without hesitation. The man was not pursued.
Henry Nichols, Robert Burn, Sylvester Lee, Geo
Gambrfll, Dan. Moriaty, and Owen Sullivan, all
charged with being drunk and disordery In the
streets, In violation Of the police regulations of
Capitol Hill, Were examined by the Justice and
adJudged to have behaved disreputably. The
sum Of 50 IS was assessed against each Of them
and duly escheated to the corporation.
Fred. Rohdelar, John Mcnamara, Frank VIM
stin, all charged with throwing stones in the pub
lie streets, were each fined 81 So.
Dan. Murphy, charged with an assault and bat
terry on Catharine Sc4nlan, with intent to kill;
committed to Jail fer court IThis was the case
noted in the Star few days ago, where the two
policemen lost their prisoner while tai ing drink
and; by the by: Mr. Murphy has not been re-taken
yet
Owen sullivan, deserter from the U. 8 frigate
Pawnee, was arrested by policeman Donaldson,
at house of bad repute where he had concealed
himself, and delivered on board ship
Sarah Hill and Kitty Nichols accused Of intox-
ication in the public streets were fined 30 IS each
John Abbott, soldier in the company Of u 8
troops now quartered on Capitol Hili was arrested
for being drunk and disorderly and threatening
to do personal violence; also charged with pro-
family and Obscenity, was fned SO and costs.
RAPE UPON A MARRIED WOMAN BY A MARINE.
Yesterday afternoon there was an examination
before Justice Gull, Of a case where a marine,
Elizabeth Howard with grossly assauiting her and
violating her person. The woman testified that
she is In a delicate situation, and within two
months OF her confinement; that SEWERS came into
her room and made Infamous proposals TO her
which she rePelled. He insisted, and seized hold
Of her, when she cried out s'murder;n whereupon
he seized her by the throat and choked her, and
threw her violently the floor, her head striking
the furniture, which inflicted severe cut upon IL
He then committed the act charged. Mrs How
ards evidence was corroborated by that of Mag
gle Conkling, who testified that when she ran into
the room Mrs. Howard was lying on the floor and
the prisoner, partially undressed was in the posi-
ton stated by Mrs. Howard. A fellow marine
who arrived in time to see what was going on
also testified in confederation OF the above facts
The justice committed Selyers 20 Jail for court
Mrs. Howard has husband who Is employed in
Philadelphia.
TIE Coon SAMARITAN Sour HOUSE has been in
operation nearly two months, during which time
IL has relieved, daily, $50 persons or an aggregate
Of IL .OOO-having distributed 20, 600 gallons soup
and 800 loaves Of bread, besides wood and second
hand clothing to many suffering cases. BY eco
nomical management the expenses have been only
about $500. We regret to learn that the commit
tee having charge Of this uly-benevolent enter
prize are about close their labors for the want of
funds. This should not be. Six dollars per day
Is all that Is necessary to carry the good work;
therefore, let those who have hearts feed for the
suffering contribute what they can, though 1t be
small. visit to the soup house, any day will
remove all doubt as to It's usefulness. Contribu-
tons may be left with Mr. Noerr, corner Eleventh
and + SITS mr. Eussell, corner Twelfth and r SITS ;
or Rev. Mr.. Butler, pastor English Lutheran
church, corner Eleventh and sts.
WENT TO THE LKvEE AND Losr HIS TEAM
Mr.. Obed Baldwin, who resides in Virginia
about ak miles from this city, came over with his
family 10 the Presidents Levee, last evening in
a light wagon, drawn by two fine bay horses
He left his team on the avenue, near the White
House, while he paid his respects to Uncle Abe,
and on his return TO the outer air. horses and