Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-22

THE WASHINGTON sTAruK SPEAKS poR "PEAcE -
For some time the ladies Of this city have been
anxious to give addltionsl point to the celebra-
ton Of the day by the display Of some appropriate
device N Connection with the Statue Of Washing
tch. The consent of Commissioner Blake having
been gained. they to-day caused n beautiful silk
Flag, bearing the words % Peace Peace Peace 2"
to be placed In the rein hand Of the Statue In such
a position that the drapery Of our glorious ma
lionel ensign falls In loving and graceful folds by
The right hand Of the Father Of his Country.
OTHER FLAGS AND DEVICES.
Among other beautiful flags and banners flung
out in honor Of the day We note one Of Seventh
street, between 6 and ii bearing on one side the
| inscription, God save the Union" and on the
other, {" We are for the Union
The large Gag suspended across the avenue at
simpsons restaurant and bearing the inscription
THE Union, Now and Forever" attracted much
attention, The square below this was literally
sprinkled with Gags; and, indeed, the avenue was
Stripes. ~ '''''
FLAG PRESENTATIONS.
the dsy ss flag w during
stephens TO the Infantry Battalion.
POLICE ARRAN3RMINTs.
Great Inconvenience was experienced by the
troops In marching through the avenue, from We
hicles and other impediments. II was an impos-
sibllity, almost, when marching by the flank, to
break Into column Of com panies or even platoons
which % ere crowded. III.
police should have taken care that the streets
were clear Of all such impediments on the line Of
march.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.
All the pubic ofdces, banks, and Northern
market were closed The Navy Yard was open
Tor such workmen an did not wish to lose time.
vendors of " New Union Songs as large lettered
placards upon their breasts announced By the
market-house, the City Hall, and other points
the streetsellers Of pigs feet, gingerbread, and
ylt,y
and were surrounded by crowds, especially Of
country folks, who thus satisfed hunger at a
cheap rate.
THE sALUrKs
At O'Clock, Immediately after the dismission
Of the parade, a salute of thirty-four guns, In
honor Of the day, fred bv the batteries at the
enteenth street, south Of Winder's Building; by
Barry's battery south and east of the Treasury;
and by the West Point battery at the City Hall
THEPARApE OF GOVERNMENT TROOPS CONES OFF
THIS AFTERNOON.
We hear that the order directing the u &
forces here not to parade to-day mentioned above,
was changed at noon, that they are to parade at
three O'Clock this afternoon
TONIGHT.
The anniversary will be celebrated tonic hit nv
Union ball Of the Federal Rifles, at franklin
Hall, an entertainment by the Infantry battalion at
Coomos Hall, and military and civic ball of
Company A, National Guard battalion, and an
extra bill Of entertainment at the Theatre Doubt
less many OF the pleasure-seekers of the night
Will commence with the Theatre and afterwards
visit the balls In turn.
WIewAM.-Last night, the Republican Asset.
alton OF the city turned out usual in great force
association, b B. French, ESQ was in the chair
The secretary read the minutes Of the last meet
Ing, containing, amongst other things, an account
OF how a resolution had been introduced at that
entirely disappearing of the name Of prominent
republican In the Metropolitan police bill now
pending before Congress, and how the same
luton had been laid on the table. Laughter I
The following names were then reported for
election: j. Miller, = Bullinger, X. B Hughes,
w G. Choaie, p. Lucas T. f. Williams. A.
Hail. T. Wilson, A. LeoPolt, J. Wegner, j stein,
J. Haggenmaeher, J Ledever, J. stigof, A.
Schilling, and J. Johnson.
The Chair stated that unless there should be
some objection raised to any of the names lust
read, they would he considered as confirmed
MI Plant would like to know who X. b.
Mr.. J H WISE know Mr. Hughes, sir, and
he is all right. I'll vouch for him.
Mr.. Pldnt.-All right, then.
Mr. Henley Il object to the name Of w. C.
Choate
Other voices.-oh! he is a good egg-he's all
And the Chair was about to declare the election,
Mr. Henley again interposed.-l object to Mr..
Choate.
sons for Directing to Mr.. Choate1 ISensation. /
Mr. Stetinius-Mr. President, I would inquire
whether the gentleman who objects to Mr.. Choate
10 himself member Of this Association,
Several voices" Yes he Is; he's a member -
object TO Choate, because he In too much of a
Democrat. He Is anything as circumstances die
tate.o
Mr. A. Hunt.-Mr. President, have known
Mr. Choate for four years and can safely state that
during all that time he has been a consistent re-
publican. ICheers
Mr.. Clements MIR President, I have known
Mr.. Choate for some years, and know that when
i was member of the Know Nothing party and
Mr.. Choate applied for admission, il was objected
to him that be was too much Of a republican.
The Chair, lin an awful voice u hope the
gentleman will withdraw his objection nor.
Another sensation.
Mr. Henley Il withdraw my objection.
And the newly-reported members were unani-
mously confirmed.
The Secretary here announced that the Associa-
ton was in want Of funds, and that many MEM
beers bad not paid up lately. All present who had
not paid dues were requested TO fork ov,r.
The Secretary stated that he wanted to make a
report In behalf Of the executive committee. Ihs
tive committee have been considering the proper
programme for that day. They had been at a loss
owing to the peculiar circumstances and cond ition
Of the country. as to whether they should have a
procession or not. 1t was thought at one time that
there would be no procession, or II there should
be II would be under the charge of General Scott
The committee had waited on the General In
reference to the matter, and he informed them
that they ought to conform to the general usage
He said that he should have nothing to do with
the procession, and that they ough to always
has been the case. The association here whose
party Is triumphant should take the whole matter
into their hands. He should be ready with the
forces under him to act in case 81 occasion The
executive committee had therefore resolved to 20
ahead with the preparations for the inaugural
ceremonies They had selected a chief marshal
for that day In the person Of the President Of this
association, B. B French, Esq; (cheers;l and the
committee not disposed to allow this ascot
alton to be ignored as republicans on the occasion
lCheers and applause The programme of as
sistant marshals will be ready for publication by
next Monday. tApplause.l
On motion by Vice President Coombs, the As
ISOLATION unanimously endorsed the action Of the
executive committee in selecting B B. French,
Esq for chief marshal On the occasion Of the in
suguration.
Mr.. French briefly returned thanks.
Secretary Clephane stated that the President
elect would arrive here next Saturday at O'Clock
p m. II has been suggested that this Association
take some special action with reference to his
arrival. The executive committee have consulted
with Mr.. Lincoln's friends, and by their advice
Tin which the executive committee entirely con-
cur) have determined to let the reception Of Mr..
Lincoln be rendered a. II usual on such occasions,
and az has been done all along his route hither,
by the local authorities. Therefore, Mr. Lincoln
will be received on his arrival here BY the Mayor
all L. IL AZ