Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-08-06
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tuedf r orr blnWOftn,1 Alex~
andria Co., Va. August We had a lively half
hour here last night at about IL o'clock Most OF
us took Il into our heads somehow or other that
the disunion army was advancing on Alexandria
In three columns. The report originated with
some struggling countryman, who, unintention-
ally, deceived himself through movements of
scouting parties Of the enemy. We got ready, Of
course TO receive the foe. and were fully prepared
to perform a ne nights work upon him But he
failed to appear. In an hour afterwards all was
a. quiet al usual In our intrenchments.
THE REARREsT OF J. MINOR.
Especial correspondence Of the STAR
FoRr RuSYoN, Alexandria county Va, Aug 6,
1861 Everything is quiet around here. hear It
said-I know not on what authority, however,
that on arresting Mr.. ]. r.. Minor near this point.
yesterday, pass from General Beauresard was
found upon him, as well as one from the military
authority on your side Of the Pot mac.
DKsKRTERs ON TINE MARYLAND SIDE OF THE 20.
ToMAc.
Especial rreSpondence Of the Star
FoRT WAsHINsToS, Prince Georges CO., Md,
Angus! sit 10 certainly true, that at least hun
dred or so Of the missing Of our troops after the
battle OF Bull Run are on the Maryland bank Of
the Potomac, between this place and Piney Point
working for the farmers and Others at days wages
They are, Of course, dsserters, aiming TO work
their way a. quietly az possible beyond the reach
Of the army Of the Potomac, whose officers will
take them II they can.
WHY NOT!
Editor Star 1: "Why should not Prince Napo-
leon be permitted tn behold grand review OF
our brave army under the command Of Major
General Mcclellan, before he returns ,''-Caron.
icIs
"Yes-why not!"-Nationni Republican,
Why not also improvise a battle, and slay few
hundreds Of "our brave army,n jus. for the
amusement Of distinguished visitors? And should
any regiment object to be shown of In this style,
let its ofac re be instantly contaminated, asin
the case Of the gallant SixtY-ninth, Of New York,
on similar occasion.
III there Is to be exhibition Of our volunteers,
let all the crowned heads of Europe be invited!
ID. T.
MUSTERED INTO SERVICE.
The first company Of Col Tairs regiment of
District of Columbia three years or for the war
volunteers, was duly mustered into the service at
the War Department this forenoon.
WHAT COULD BIZ DONE
Editor Star:- observer Of the battle at
Manassas or Bull Run, on Sunday, the 2lst ult,
and accompanying the brigade under Col. Will
".
gained towards caring for the wounded by the
appointment Of dozen or some sufficient mum.
Der Of good and reliable men for the occasion for
each regiment upon the eve of battle, TO assist
In bearing from the field and In caring for the
wounded In battle.
One hand cot or stretcher might be provIded
Tor each two men, who mig BIT bear, one before
and one behind, a wounded man from the field
70 either ambulance or, II near by, the hospital
These men, serviceable for the occasion, each
would save the time and service of as mauv
trained soldiers, whose best efforts NAV be all
needed, during the battle, with their arms in
hand.
Again, hundreds Of knapsacks, haversacks,
blankets, etc, were strewn over the field of
battle and lest. Why not have sufficient mum.
Der OF carts or wagons for each regiment, the
members Of each company placing theirs in snug
bundles, with name and number In separate
apartment together, in the vehicle, which need
only to End, to follow the regiment after battle.
Hospital shirts or other effects for hospital use.
may be conveyed In same wagon
Again, much suffering at the recent BLOODY
battle was experienced by the soldiers, generally
these engaged hardest In the fight, for want OF
water. In fact, water Of any kind especially
suitable to drink, was nearly impossible to be
Ne~ NN'ihS Aouis, Gnu many OF our soldiers were
nearly famished for the want Of a refreshing bev.
erage OF cool water. We would here suggest
that large cask, or more than one IL needed, be
provided and made fast In a cart-one horse per.
haps-apd filed with cool water, one man to
each cart, each cask provided with dozen OF
twenty cocks or fixtures, 30 that as many men can
draw at time In cup or canteen. These cask.
1.-THE water In them) may be kept cool for hours
without ice, by enveloping them in blankets
Kept wet with water. These water carts may
have particular marks or coors, and place, to be
known by each regiment, and the drivers may
besides keep watch Of their respective regiment
and meet them during any temporary respite OF
the battle
No provisions, here suggested, were observ.
able. As regards the wounded, water, and con.
veving surplus baggage upon the field during
the battle Of the Dist ult., II any suggesto on
above may tend to m.liorate any discomforts O,
hardshiPs OF the brave men hghting their coun.
try's battles, the object Of the writer will be
amply realised. SOLDIERS FRirsn
Washington, August L.