Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-08-06

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AtnrvAls A. rxs DRpot.-rhs battery Of 10.
rived here Yesterday. These are the Parrot guns,
and are ready mounted for insts nta neous service
Also the ten 20 Founders, with the shot and shell,
which were expected. These formidable pieces
veyed to the U. 8 Arsenal. List night three
companies, A, D and I, of the Cd U. g Infantry,
numbering 237 men. arrived from Baltimore In
Especial train: They were lately stationed at
marched near 500 miles to st. Psul, Minnesota,
thence through to Washington, the whole time
OF travel being IL DAYS. The material of this de-
achment cannot be surpassed. MANY Of the men
service under the stars and stripes, while the
younger ones feel proud Of their proficiency in
the tactics Of the army, especially In the bayonet
exercise, In which they have been specially In
structed. The officers are Lieut. Col II Day,
Captains Davidson aud Lowell, and Lieut.. Drake.
They expect to be quartefed In the city until
further orders.
AN OFFICER IN THE CANAL.-Last night, at a
late hour, watchmen Mute and Hutchinson were
attracted to the canal at the foot of Sixth street by
asPiurging and splashing In the mud and water,
and fastening thither discovered a horseman on
asplendid charger struggling to get out of the
mud. They assisted him out Of the filthy puddle
and conveyed him to the central guardbouse,
wasa lieutenant of the Sd Artillery, fox bis uniform
was so covered with mud that Ii did not Indicate
to what arm Of the service he belonged. In order
to cleanse him IL was found requisite TO turn the
returned to the canal and succeeded In rescuing
the horse, fine ANIMAL which could not have
cost less than three hundred dollars.
STILL THEY CoMK-Tbe claimants for damages
done 10 property In Virginia continue to arrive
and prepare to file their claims by making afi-
davis to the extent Of damage They all Of course
profess damages by the federal troops a. least the
and. Wits 30 declare. The number 81 claimants
and the character OF their claims them to be
regarded with considerable suspicion by Union
men. Doubtless, however, a careful investigate
Of these claims will ensure the protection Of Gov.
eminent from imposition.
CENTRAL GuARDHousE This morning there
were no cases for trial. Charles Clark. a soldier,
was arrested for being drunk and disorderly by
policeman Gormley, and John Graham, brought
In Tor safe Keeping, were both turned over to the
Provost Marshal. Two dodgers were accommo-
dated The arrests by the military police were
not as numerous as during two or three days
previous, tae number Of soldiers visiting the citv
contrary to orders having been greatly reduced
by the enforcement Of the regulations.
The PROCLAMATION Of the Mayor requiring
dogs to be muzZled, does not seem 70 meet desiT-
property, Such being the case we doubt not the
police will be instructed to deal with such ami
mails after the summary fashion requisite Sew
eral mad dogs have been killed In the Seventh
bitten two children, and a number Of other dogs
GONE HoNE.-This evening, the Third Regi-
ment OF Connecticut, Colonel Chat6eld, leave for
their homes, their term Of service having expired
Many OF them, however, intend to return again to
the war, after they shall have visited their fami-
lies and we may soon lock for the hardy Connec.
ucut boys In our encamPments again.
EVERETT GUARDS This fine company com.
pleted Its organization list night by electing the
following Officers: Maurice Tucker, Captain;
lanes Narrower, First Lieutenant; jeremiah
O'Leary, I'd do and George Aurgerton, Orderly
Sergeant. The Guards will be mustered into the
service In few days
TONIGHT Miss Baxter whose beauty and AZ.
compliments have been enthusiastic ally dwell
upon by the press of New York, will give a
Poeticai reading at the National Hotel to-nigh
Such an entertainment will be most acceptable al
this time Of dearth in the way Of mental recre.
ation.
TREASURY BUILDING The workmen are now
engaged In paving the south yard of the Treasury
extension with large smooth slabs Cf New Yor <
blue stone the block being substantially bedd ed
on brick piers Laid in this manner they will
not prevent the uneven surface caused by the
action OF frost on slabs laid in the usual manner
WHrTEHURsT, 1874 Pennsylvania avenue, is sell.
Ing views Of military encampments and like
nesses OF distinguished men. Licensees of MANY
Of the slain at the recent battle be obtained nj
tnls 8aiIery. See bis card Photographic. 3t*
COMMISSIONED Nicholas Callan and Thomas
Carberry, Esqs., yesterday received their commits.
slons as Justices OF the Peace for the county of
Washington.
ANOTHER GREAT ENTERTAINMENT, IN the way
OF fun and magic, at Odd Fellows Hall tonight
Wyman never fails to astonish, whenever he holds
forth.
THE BUSINESS of Army & Shinn, being suspend
ed In consequence Of death In the family Of one
Of the firm, will be resumed on tomorrow after
noon. IL
ARRIVAL OF 1NDIASiANs.-Last night, about 30
invalids Of tbs Twenty-third Indiana Regiment,
now stationed at Sandy Hook, arrived In this CITY,
HoLLowaY'L PILLs.-lpdIgestIo Stomach and
Liver complaints. These m'dIo,n " Ill cure the
and liver
suffering ysPeptcs TO sctuai and permanent hea q
Tey have stood the TEST y ss.s
Th-s Inc eeseth appetite. Inyis the stomach
equally Ell s cious and for sick and nervous head
aches they stand unrIvaled. Sold by all Urug gists,
az ESQ , SO, and 81 per box. au6lw
CousHs:-The sudden changes Of our climate are
p4o ved @
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T.oehss."oI Lozsnges, let the Cold, Cough, or IT.
prec2Ltlon more serious attach may be eHeotnally
.aTded of. Public Speakers and Siagers HIll hnd
them oil ectusl FOR clearing and Strengthening the
voioe, See advertisement. de lily
RKADKR, have you seen Prof. Woods advertise.
ment IN our paper. ReS it 1t Will interest you.
To THx AYRLIcTRD!-Be sure to read the adver-
:sensnt Of McLean's Strengthening Cordial AND
Blood Purifier. in another column. If
PKNNIKs.
Persons desiring pennies will always find them
for exchange ~ the Star Office counter.
DIED,
in Georgetown, on the 5th instant, WILLIE,
Inf mt son of Riley A. and Ia rah r Shinn.
rhe funeral will take zoe from the residsnce Of
his pa. epts No. so Green street, q, 10 a m. Wei
n sd y, AugustT The friends and acquaintance
OF the family are lnvit to atte nd; with ut further
notice.
Monday night, August S, Mrs MARY NJ ID,