Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-07-05

then invoked the Divine Power 70 guard and
protect the emblem Of our nation.
President Lincoln then ran the flag up, the
military presenting arms, and the band playing
the Star Spangled Banner. The crowd gave nine
cheers for the flag, an many more for the President
and for General Scott, and the ceremony was
concluded.
CELEBRATION BY TIE Jersey BLUES.
The second New Jersey Brigade had spirited
celebration yesterday In the vicinity Of the Wash
ington Asylum, with the following order Of eI-
Hail Columbia, by the Band
Prayer, by the Chaplain.
Reading Of the Declaration Of independence, by
Surgeon Grant.
Grafton, by Captain Byerson, CompanyB
Star Spangled Banner.
Benedicton.
CELEBRATION BIT THE RHODE ISLANDERS
The day was celebrated In a very animated
manner at the Rhode Island camp. Thousands
OF ladies and gentlemen Were present interested
spectators. Ats p. m. Prof Sweet Of the Second
Rhode Island regiment performed graceful and
daring feat in the Blondin line walking a rope
about 400 feet long at hee bit of 30 feet the reg-
mental band meantime performing some delicious
music, AT six O'Clock p m. grand dress parade
Of the two regiments under command Of Briga-
dier-General Burnsides, took place.
SCENES AT THE CAMP OF The n. Y. TWELFTH.
The neighborhood Of franklin Square, the
| the scene Of more life and animation last night
than has been witnessed in Washington for many
years on the recurrence OF the national birthday
The quarters Of the Twelfth were illuminated
with Chinese lanterns, which were hung In the
trees on poles, between the environments, every
where, In fact, where place could be found, and
the scene was brilliant and beautiful az we'll az
novel. Paper balloons were sent up brilliantly
Illuminated, and the regiment amused themselves
by dancing. singing, speech making etc. Thou
sands Of Indies and gentlemen visited the quarters
during the evening, and enjoyed the occasion
heartily.
CELEBRATION BY THE DISTRICT yoIuyrKyp..
The Washington Light Infantry Company A,
had fne time Yesterday at their camp near the
handsome sword to Captain williams Private
Clampitt made the presentation In felicitous
terms, and was responded to befttingly by Capt
w. The sword bears the following inscription:
Pany A, w. l.. Fourth Battalion. Mustered
In the service Of the U. 8 A, April 10, 1861
Amor Patria VENT" A sash and accoutrement
OF splendid material and workmanship, accom-
pany the sword.
GOOD ORDER YESTERDAY.
All things considered, better order prevailed
yesterday than ordinarily upon the Fourth Of
July The keepers Of leading Restaurants ind
bars were very cautious in dispensing liquors,
refusing to sell to persons at all Intoxicated and
many Of them closing their houses at an early
hour In the morning. Few casualties have been
reported, and Of these none where said to be
serious The soldiers on duty during the after
noon deserve credit for their prompt and effective
interference for the preservation Of peace when
brought to their notice. The mounted Guard
under the Provost Mafshal's orders cleared the
streets Of all soldiers who were excped ng the time
tneir leave OF absence permitted them. The
sooer returning To their quarters at the on
OF the Sergeant, that their time bad expired; and
those who were unable to find the way, being
accommodated temporarily in the Guard House
Any quantity of powder was burnt during the
day In all parts Of the city, and night fireworks
on small scale were displayed by the rising
generation for their own qualification, and some
more pretentious ones were sent up from various
camps, though none upon an extensive scale
MORE TRooPs-The Twentv.afth Regiment
New York State Volunteers arrived here this
morning alta O'Clock. They number 500 men,
and are commanded by Hon. J. E. Kerripan,
member Of Congress from the Fourth Cougres.
slonal District They are hearty looking men,
and are In an effective state Of drfll having been
organized for considerable time. Their onicers
are:
Colonel, Kerigan; Lieut.. Colonel, Chambers;
ms!s., MH Mount Adjuta1t savage Quarter
Maxwell; Drum Major, Began.
Company A-Captain, Holly; Lieutenant, John
son; Ensign, Deooye.
Company B-Captain, Smith; Lieutenant, Fay;
Company C-Capt.in, Mcmahon; Lieutenant,
Connolly; Ensign, McKenner
leS SoER nP.gSn Norton AL
Company E-Captain, Graham Lieutenant,
=, Company F--Captaln, .Doremus; Lieutenant,
Company GeCaptain, Wallace; Lieutenant,
company H1captsin, McM.nu,; Lieutenant.
Willoughby; Ensign, Theall.
Company l-Captain, Cover; Lieutenant Bar
rett; Ensign, Kelly.
Company K-Captan, Kerrigan; Lieutenant
McGoH; Ensign, McLear.
RETURNED On Wednesday night. about 9x
O'Clock, the Fifth Battalion Of the District yolun-
teers (Lieut Colonel Everett) arrived In the CITY,
having left their position at seneca Greek absut
noon Of that day. This battalion consisted % the
Constitutional Guards, Capt. Degges; Metropsli.
tan Rifles, Captain Nalley Company A Putnam
Rines, Capt Thistleton; and a small detachment
from the Jackson Guards. Yesterday morning
tie Second Battalion, Major Jewell, and the Pres
ident's Mounted Guard, Captain Samuel Owens.
arrived. The second consists Of Company A tit
C t) Company Captain Kelly, Company d
Anderson Rides, Of Georgetown, Captain X odier;
and the Henderson Guards, Lieut. Piggott The
boys OF the second report that after the Fifth Hat
TALON left Seneca Creek, they moved over TO that
place, and discovered a number Of seceesonists
padding over to the Creek, evidently designing to
destroy the mill there; but few shots from the
muskets Of the second turned them about and sent
them scampering through the bushes in every d.
recton, to the amusement Of the boys. The farm
era in that vicinity are now harvesting their
wheat, and the yield 10 said to be abundant.
The Review OF THE New JERSEY BRIGADE
The nrst brigade Of New Jersey volunteers were
reviewed Wednesday afternoon by the President
and Secretary Seward The brigade formed on
Pennsylvania avenue about four o'clock and pre-
ceeded, In the following order to the Executive
Mansion Colonel Mclean comma nding, and
Assistant Adjutant General J. r Freese; the
second regiment, Lieutenant Colonel McAllister
with full band and drum corps; the first reg iment
Lieutenant Colonel Tucker, with drum corps;
Colonel George w. Taylor with full band. They
moved up the avenue, and after passing round
Lafayette Square, filed In the western gale of the
Presidents House aud passed In review before
the President, the bands meanwhile performing
the national airs. The President expressed him.
self az highly pleased with the appearance and
marching Of the troops.
THRArER The capital performances at the
Theater last night afforded most agreeable
change, after the dearth Of amusements here late
ly. The " Invisible Prince" with the splendid
Naiad Queen scenery, was performed with su-
Pc effect, and the very excellent compan under
Mr. Bland has at once established itself in the
public favor. The company comprises the favor
lite performers Of the winter season, with many
powerful auxiliaries. Stuart Robson 10 already
known here, and Mrs. Henri created no little en-
thusiasm by her beauty and accomplishments
Among the incidents Of the performances last
night was Q patriotic recitation, by Miss Alice
Mann, composed by her uncle, Col VIM b. Mann,
Of Phiiadei phia ,Iand which was delivered with
such spirit as to bring down the house. Tonight,
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