Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-10-10

W II Is stated that George Leary, ESQ Of
Staten Island, con OF Leary, the New York halter,
is owaer Of the extensive tract Of land upon which
the late battle Of Bull Run was foug ht and II the
Government should fail 70 assert its power over
Virginia, Mr. Leary would loss an immense
tate there As soon as the war 10 over, certain
parties, with the consent Of Mr.. Learv, intend
building an immense hotel there 10 accommodate
the curious who viii nock thither TO inspect the
battle field.
U Last Sabbath afternoon, while the Univer.
salist minister at Readsboro', VI, was In the
midst Of his sermon, the entire audience sudden
ly rushed Into the street 20 some elephants be-
longing to q travelling show, which was passing
the church The preacher waited patiently be-
hind his hreastwork for time, and then finished
his discourse to q small number Of his parishion-
srs who bad sufficiently composed their feelings
20 return.
III The Third Rhode Island Regiment. sta.
toned at Fort Aamilton, were paraded on Satur-
day for the purpose Of having the oath of allegiance
administered 70 them Several Of the men refused
TO take the oath. SO far a. we understand, no
lis generally supposed that the disafnscted men
have become tired Of military duties and want to
20 home.
ID Although Illinois, Indiana, sc have done
nooly In forwarding troops % the war, they have
no. yet furnished their full proportion Of the half
million men authorized. Indiana has rs 900 men
In the Geld; her quota IL IS 900. Illinois has 81 900
states, with Others, are nlling up new regiments
rapidly.
~ Lieut. Col Amos B. Eaton, the commis.
ssry Of Subsistence In New York, has been ap-
polnted Assistant Commissary General, with the
rank Of Lieut. Colonel. Col. Eaton, after grad
uatn2 at w est Point entered the service In July,
1875 a Brevet Second Lieutenant In the 4th In
fsntrY, and was brevsied Major during the Mex
lean war. ~ q .re.1
ny The salt manufactures on the Kanaw IA
are nearly bankrupt, owing TO the late disastrous
food and they despair Of being enabled 70 re-
baild and resume operations. L is understood
that the loss In the destruction Of property will
not fall short Of $500, 600, and also that there Ia
not 900 barrels Of salt 70 be bad on tue Ranawha
III John Brown, jr son Of the leader at Har.
peTs Ferry, 10 successfully eanyassing the region
Of ritusviile Pa, for picked riiemen. He travels
In gray shirt and trousers with large revolver and
bowie knife protruding from bis pockets. He ID
man on muscle with desperate resolves, anxious
20 avenge the death Of bis father.
IDA general eourt-martial 10 now sitting a
Fort Hsmilton. Three prisoners were uied on
eaturdsy-one private fof desertion, another fol
sleeping on his post, and an oficer for being alb
sent without leave. The sentences passed In each
eass VIII, Of course, not be promulgated until con-
p Gov. Morton, Of Indiana, has authorized
Dr. Crothers, Superintendent Of the Jezsssenvills
and fadianapolis Railroad,. and o. M Avery
Assistant superintendent Of the Indiana Central
Railroad, % raise regiment fof the war composed
Of raliroad emplcyees-
UA arm In Boylessoa, Mas, 10 furnishing
% 90 hsysrsaeks. A arm In Waterbury has .
Poa.ds Of bras metal Contracts foe epaalsttes
have also been given 10 them and other parties In
Wsssb1ry, amounting 10 Sl0o 90.
IL Two papers In Lewiston, Maine, fthe Ad
vees's sne kePuhliesn1 have fassd iste one con.