Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-09-09

II h1O IOrWtLucu nom STAR OLlCe.
Arr JorrINes-The large figure of Freedom,
destined for the top of the Capitol dome, 10 rapidly
nearing completion. at Mills foundery. The
largest portion Of this ne statue has already been
stsnly, busy as usual, has Of late painted some
dne portraits
Hutching,, the landscape painter, has been
and will return durink the coming week to take
up his abode and pencil among MS.
Walker, the military painter, 10 at present en-
gagged upon some subjects that bear upon our
present military position, which, when finished,
viii no doubt be Of as much national interest AZ
they are In character.
artist Of this city, who was Of the artists Of
the Japan Expedition. when Colonel Fremont
was made a Major General, Mr.. Kern was ap-
pointed upon his staff Upon reaching 81. Louis,
Dir was taken sick, when he was placed in the
hospital at that place, where he shortly became a
maniac, and Guiding his nurse, he escaped, and
had not, at last accounts, been heard Of Mr..
Kern was much beloved by the many who knew
him, and this unhappy affair will cause much
sorrow among his friends.
The industrious and indefatigeble Brady has
achieved another great success in the shape Of q
superb photograph Of General Scott and staff, in
fun uniform. The picture Is one Of much merit,
and will be valued highly by the many admirers
Of the brave old Commander. This picture will
form of the series Of the incid OF the war,
which series air. Brady has made all requisite
arrangement for continuous enlargement; and the
readers Of the Star not be surprised to hear Of
the taking Of the rebel battery on Munson hill by
Brady and staff, land no one hurt"
FREN PRArHKR's ALLKY-Yesterday morn
ing. about half past one O'Clock, a fire broke out
In q large carpenter shop belonging to Mr.. Just,
located in the well known Pr.ther alley, between
and streets north, and Fourth and Fifth west.
The IRE extended to two frame buildings said to
belong to Mr. H Bergling, which were destroyed
Two small brick houses, belonging to Mr.. Just,
caught, and were for a time IN considerable dan
ger, but were saved by the exertions Of the are
men and military. Much damage was done by
the ipdiscrset use Of axes by persons not accus-
toned to the business Of fremen. The loss from
the burning Of the frame houses 10 not very heavy;
the original cost Of them being about $500. The
loss Of Mr. Just cannot be estimated definitely at
present. His shop contained a large quantity Of
material and finished work, and this, with the
damage TO the brick buildings, constitutes his
loss. We told that Mr. Just fs partially In
sured in Northea company. The crowd about
the IRE was very great, but the presence Of the
Provost Guard efectually prevented any disturb
ancs The members Of the Franklin Fire Com
PAW were soon out with their apparatus, and
rendered great service assisted by the Provost
Guard. Tbs Hook and Ladder Company, and a
hose reel Of the Columbia Company, were also Of
much use. Gen. Porter, the Provost Marshal, and
large number Of officers, were on the spot aid
Ing to prevent the spreading Of the flames and
infinite credit 10 due to the troops who labored so
actively In the capacity Of fremen.
sHANAH."-This Jewish anniversary very
generally observed by the Israelites Of this city last
week and their places Of business were all closed.
On Thursday, number Of soldiers from one Of
the camps in this vicinity dropped Into a barber
shop not far from here, In which young German
ofciates, who Is rather prone to practical joking
One OF the volunteers having his surplus bris-
ties removed, when cOmrade asked the barber
"what in thunder all them Jew shops was shet
up for''' "Well, l dels you," answered the
because JEFF. Davis is dead - "The h-u YOU
say" said the six-foot soger In the chair, boun-
cling up and wiPing the lather OF the unshaved
IA ~ IL q, ~.-EkA -. .-lNl a.
other to emphasize his remarks. Z" Well, the in
fernal secession cusses orter hev their shops tore
rite down-every cussed one on 'em" His COM
rades agreed with him, and 1t was some time be-
fore the tonsor could calm the storm he had raised
and sstisfy his wrathful customer that " Rosh
Hashanah" was not a secession institution.
."BuckED."-Saturday morning, German be-
longing to Captain Deages' company, District Of
Columbia volunteers, went to the restaurant Of C.
hloiz, corner Of Ninth and ID streets, and asked
Tor something TO drink. Upon being refused,
Buck became quarrelsome and showed fight, and
the oarkeeper struck him In the face with lump
OF ice, cutting his face in several places. Buck
was taken 70 his quarters and " buckedn as a pun
lshment. Klotz was taken to the gua rdhouse and
aned for selling liquor to soldiers. Bucking''
was punishment frequently used In the Army
In Mexico. The hands and feet Of the culprit are
tied, and he Is placed in a sitting posture on the
ground, bis hands slipped over his knees, and q
gun barrel or stick inserted between the elbows
and knees to secure him In that position. man
80 n1sd has something the appearance Of q wood
lawyers buck, and this probably gave the pun
ishment the name Of /" bucking I"
SHOOTING IN THE STREET On Friday night,
two men Zone an Italian, named John Bietu who
was arrested seized an old man. also an Italian
named Christopher Rschechslli and used him
very roughly, at the corner Of Seventh street and
Louisiana avenue, evidently for the purpose OF
taking his money. The old man got loose and
ran, when Bietu fred pistol at him. but missed
him. Bietu was arrested by Oficer Kimball and
anumeer Of soldiers rushed up to rescue him; but
AAaH In -.
Central Guardhouse, and Saturday morning he
vas committed for further hearing by Justice
Dom. Bietu's sccomPlice escaped. The attempt
hrescus showed that some Of the volunteer OFF,
GERS are Of opinion that this city 10 under martial
law, and that any lieutenant has a rig bit 70 take
prisoner from the hands Of q civil oftcer. This
error may get some Of them In q scrspe, II per-
sisted In.
AT TEE GuAlDHorsz, Yesterday, Elisha Bell,
Richard Greer, Theodore Greer and John Bowen
white, and Alfred Surgis, colored, were arrested
nY the guards for breaking into the house Of Sarah
xene, colorsd, and asssultipg and beating her
Ihe witnesses were all colored, and could net
testify against the white men, who were dis
missed; but surgis was held to bail for court by
This morning Justice Dom disposed Of the fol.
lowing cases: jeremiah Crowley, arrested for
selling liquor to soldiers was fined SOS, according
TO law Timothy Mcclure was arrested last week
Tor beating bis wife, and was then held to bail for
court; but 10 seems that he could not keep his
hands On, and was again arrested this morning by
being taken before Justice Dom was sent 10 Jail
iot safe Keeping until the court sits In December
next Tim begged loudly to get of from going
70 jail, bat up he went despite all his tears and
prayers.
DIssRAcEBuL SUNDAY RIoT.-Yesterday after
noon, most disgraceful row occurred on Z near
thirteenth street, amssg number Of colOred In
oausn, employees Of various liquor mills. snd
genuine representatives Of the colored g fancy "
IhsY Issued from little rancho In the noted hud-
ole near the old theater place Ike bees, yelling,
suninz and fighting. The appearance Of the
Provost Guard scattered the crowd, but several
were overtakeu and sent 10 prison. That locality
for four years past has been notorious for just such
rows Probably the new police win be able by
constant attention to this place and the Observance
OF non-intercourse, socially, with the propfietors
and patrons Of the establishments, to prevent the
future occurrence Of those disgfaceful scenes
WHAT He WAS ARRESTED Form j. w
Manhns, OF Georgetown, states that he was not
arrested on the charge Of being a sscessionist as
herptofsre published but because he called at the
house Of Mrs. Greenhow to see her. not knowing