Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-27

CELEBRATION OF wAsHrSsroN'. BrRrHpaY Al
| TURKS 1sLAND-Rsv. Ny. Carothers. From the
Royal STANDARD, Turks Island. w est Indies, we
have particulars Of the celebration of Washing.
tons birthday at that place. Atsunrise the Anne
| rican flag was hoisted at the U. 8. Consulate and
| at the private residences Of the u. s. Consul and
at Government House, Waterloo, the public build.
fngs, at several private dwellings and the masts
OF the shipping In port were decorated with the
British ensign. At noon. all the American citi-
zens residing there assembled at the Consulate and
passed the time In manner b. fitting the day and
the occasion. Washington's farewell address was
read by John C. Crisson, Esq, Deputy L. 8.
Consul; after which, among others, the following
patriotic sentiments were responded to: The day
we celebrate; The President Of the United States;
Her Majesty, the Queen of Great Britain; His
Honor, the President of these Islands; The United
States Consul and Consular Officers; Our Country
our Constitution-our Union.
Interesting and appropriate Union speeches were
made by the U. 8. Consul, (Rev. Mr.. Carothers,
Of this city, Mr. Crisson, and others, and after
partaking Of collation. the meeting dispersed.
The President Of the Island, his private secre-
tary, and members of his private staff, paid an
official visit to Consul Carothers, at his private
residence, and in the evening large party Of
ladies and gentlemen were entertained by the
Consul. During the evening the President pro-
posed "The day we celebrate" accompanying
the same with appropriate remarks, which were
rothers
The following 10 a copy Of the note of thanks
addressed to the President by the U s Consul
on the occasion Of the complimentary display Of
national flags:
CONSULATE OF THE U. 5. OF AMKRIcA,}
At Turks Islands. Feb. %, 1861.
SRI have the honor to thank you for having
by your special order, Her Majesty's flag hoisted
at the Presidents House and the Public Build
ings. on yesterday, in commemoration of the
birthday of Washington.
My Government and my oountrymen viii be
happy TO hear of this mark Of respect and will
highly appreciate and reciprocate the liberal
spirit Of His Honor, the President, in this act.
Long may our respective flags continue to wave
America-one In race -one IN laDguage-one in
great miss ons of good to mankind-ever cherish
heroic deeds, heroic men and heroic names.
am sir, very respectfully, your obt servant,
ANDREW 6. CARorHERs, u. s. Consul
To His Honor, WIN r. INsLIs, ESQ,
President of the Turks and Caicos Islands.
On the 18th OF February, circular was adj
dressed to the U. s. Consular Agents at Turks
Island by the Consul, Mr.. Carothers, expressing
regret at the danger In which the Union was
placed, and directing the agents to hoist on the
22d the National flag at their respective agencys,
ana to request the American shipping In their
ports TO display at the same time their National
colors.
ATTEMPT OF THE CcNvIc1s IN THE PEyr1Hs-
IlARY TO REvOLT.-On Saturday afternoon last.
Just at bel-ring q O'Clock the Deputy Warden Of
the Penitentiary discovered the existence Of plot
on the part Of the prisoners to escape from their
confinement, in the following manner One of
the prisoners was to bring bundle to the gate Of
the main entrance as II to give 1t to the Warden,
ana 1t was thought that while the guard would
De engaged in receiving the bundle the prisoners
could simultaneously make rush at the gate,
overpower the guard. and escape through the
front entrance before aid could be rendered. The
Deputy Warden gave instant warning to the
guard, who, instead of standing in the gateway
as usual, when the prisoners pass up to their
rooms, double locked II, and had guards called,
70 be ready in case the antic pated demonstration
should be made. The prisoners manifested no
little dtsconftment on ing their plot discov-
cred and frustrated, and of course had to give 1t
up for that time; but on investigating the matter
further, the Warden discovered that the prisoners
had provided for possible discovery, and were
to make the attempt the next morning Sunday
on being marched from the prison yard to the
chapel.
In the impossiblity of ascertaining the full ex-
tent Of the plot and in order to make sure of his
ground, the warden addressed note to Major
Ramsay, commandant at the Arsenal, stating the
facts, and requesting him to have force of the
United States troops ready, in case their services
should be required. The Major replied, tender
ing such assistance the warden mig ht desire at
a moments warning. The force was detailed
and placed In the guard house near, dust inside
the Arsenal grounds, ready for action; but the
prisoners apparently reconsidered their project,
and remained quiet