Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-06-14

welcome by the residents, who expressed strong
desire to have the piace occupied by federal
troops
AT Spring Hill, eight miles from Alexandria, a
locomotive with two cars was made to proceed TO
the BAXTER place, because the secessionists had
Burnt the bridges But these having been rebuilt
within the last two DAYS, detachment from the
seth New York Regiment went down with the
nain to Alexandria, where great enthusiasm was
manifested on their arrival by the troops there
stationed. The locomotive was to be placed on
the Manassas railroad for the use of the U. y.
government.
Scouting parties are constantly bringing in
prisoners but ID Is cult 70 discover any within
several miles Of tie camp.
A Union man, who has been detained at Fair
TAX Court House and yesterday escaped from
bis captcrs, reporis-what 's confirmed by other
satemeDts-that the secession forces at that plare
conss: Of less than 200 men, infantry and cavalry
badly armed with fowling pieces.
RESIGNATION OF MAJOR TINRLLI OF THE Carl
BALDIANs.-Last Monday, Major Tinelli, Of the
tIaribaldi Guard, resigned his commission, hav-
Of resignation expresses bis pain at being separa-
tsd from bis companions In arms, his warmest
sentiments Of appreciation and affection for all,
and assuring them that II still considered men,
Der Of the regiment, he would ALWAYS be ready to
DO his utmost for their benefit
The reply Of Col D'Utany, accepting his resig-
nation. expresses deep regret at his withdrawal
from Dis pest; but, under the circumstances bids
him God speed in his new station. In conclusion,
The Colonel begs him to accept his own and the
and tnat be will accept the honorary title of Lieut.
Colonel, wearing the arms and Insignia of this
rank whenever he could thus honor them, and
that until his departure from this country to take
command OF the depot in New York.
PREPARATIoNs OVER THE RIVER The work
accomplished by our soldier boys over the river
speaks well for the skill OF the officers and enpi-
neers, and for the perseverance, and industry Of
the men In preparing for the defense Of their cap
ital. The long line of entertainments. in many
places frowning with heavy cannon, the solid
walls OF Fort Corcoran and best of all, the firm
columns OF our jealous volunteers, show the de-
Tense we have upon our borders
Three Of the bridges burned on the Orange and
Ale1andris Raj road by the secessiOnists have
been completed, and Yesterday train Of cars
passed over the road as far as II has been reraITed
The New York Fire Zouaves mounted several
cannon yesterday on their breastworks, Just west
OF Alexandria, and heavy guns are being mounted
al ong the line Of earthworks between that city
and Arlington Heights.
MuRDkR At THE LONG OLD FIELDS Yesterday.
al the polls at SPaldings precinct, sixth Congress
slonal district, NJ l., an alteration occurred be-
tween Dr Boswell and John Ogden, formerly of
this c!tY,) residents OF Prince George, which
before either eOud Gr ~ them; but
hector, and Grafton Suit, who were there with
shot guns, fired upon Mr.. Ogden, killing him in.
sHnly; me charge OF one gun duck shot)
entered the arm Of Ogden, the other entered bis
breast Mr.. Ogden was a Union man. and the
others were stcessionists. Mr.. Ogden leaves a
arg FeuIliy dnu numerous frlends to mourn his
1os Suit and yarboe fed. The local officers
sferolng by, made no attempt TO arrest the muir
desefs, It Is said. The majority at this precinct
vas y for Calvert, Union. -,
How Nor TO Do Ir-Last "Wednesday week
Cor thereabOCe) squad OF the scoundrels who
1--we oeen lurking In the bush and shooting in
the BACK United states pickets, &c, in Fairfax
county, rode at full gellop into the village of
Fairfax Court House and proclaimed that they
6Sd Jnst shot lone of them id Zouaves, near
hat thaxyl had laftL
IKE shot cat In tie agonies OF death In an
houf Afterwards servant rode into the village
To- doctor to visit Mr.. Mortimer, WELL known
secessionist, who, while in his own yard near
Clouds Mill, had just been shot by some coward
ly miscreants. Mortimer, IL seems wore a red
snirt on that evening. The servants story soon
0ndnseo 'ne tune OF the mirth OF the murderers.
FRIsHTFuL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT afternoon. as
one OF the Navy Yard omnibuses was proceeding
towards Capitol Hill, heavily loaded the driver
stopped at the foot Of the hill TO take on more rss
senPers. Having done go, he stsrted bis horses up
rs,her suddenly, when the tongue of the bus broke
on with sharp crack, and the horses king fright
sPrang forward. pulling the driver from his perch
snd ne fell violently 20 the pavement the back of
his head striking with great force ainst the paw
ih2 stonrs- he received severe wound, and was
lnsenslble for some time. Assistance ives prompt.
~ rendered, and the jured man taken to an ad-
Joining house, where be was attended by a sur
2eon His name Is John Lee, and he bears an
excellent character
MxEIIse OF I'VE FRIENDS OF SENATOR Dora
LAs.|A number OF tie friends Of the late Senator
Douglas. representing various states assembled
The National Hotel last MI h for the purpose OF
concerning measures TO erect a suitable Inonumspt
IN MS honor, and make preparations for the de-
-nVefy OF eulogY upon the deceased on the even
Ing OF the Fourth Of July. Hon. John b. HaskIn
seleo a. chairman, and John F. Ennis as secre-
ny. hrer an interchange Of views, J. Neil
none. ) r. Ennis. Themes T.. Fields NJ Salade
ana George w. McLane were appointed a CON,
mittee 10 arrange for a future injecting which
VIII probably take place next "Wednesday, at the
City Hall.
Dos'r LIKE THAT WAY OF FIGHTING The
Dlxlelies complain that Uncle Sans BOYS don't
nght fair One Of the Fairfax prisoners vss taken
to task by another Dixie man because be failed 10
maLs bold fight The prisoner defended his
hi could ~ The f,st thing / kpow.d one .,
Them id horsemen rode 10 to me and knocked
nysword out II my hand and grabbed me by the
nsh ana JeIked me up before him, and rode right
On couldn't help myself" The statement was
deemed satisfactory, and al the DIxieites Joined
In protest against that mode Of ng htlng.
NAVY YARD.-Last evening tn. propeller e,o-
lutte lrft the Yard aud proceeded down the river 70
Old Point The schooner Martha Moore has d,s
cH1sec nst coal, ana Is taking on heavy CARO-
OF Sheet lead. copper, anchors aud massive chain
cables, Tor New York. On the wharves lie a
number OF huge iron plate buoys for Wolf Iran
Mindmill Point and Smith Point bars together
with several spar buOys, 20 replace those removed
rom along the river channel by the secessiopists
The other steamers are all at the wharves, with
steam up, awaiting orders =
sHih Battle OF TEE NEW York TWELFTH -
Last evening the New York Twelfth Regiment
let their camp In Franklin Square and proceed
lag 10 the open fields north Of Coltman's brick
yard, spent some time In a dress drill aud sham
battle The various movements - falling and
Loading their pieces on their bscts. charging &c
were executed In admirable style and elicitrd
the applause Of large crowd The progress
made BY this regiment In military science has
been rapid, and II now bids fair n rival anv Of
our crack regiments from any section.
RESIGNED ON TIE ROAD "A letter from one of
TIE District volunteers, with Col. stones COM
mand, written yesterdays few miles above Rock
VILE, states that Lieut.. Thos Meushaw, OF the
CAMERON Guards, resigned bis commission on
"Wednesday, and returned home. He was severely
iectured by Co Stone for doing. All was
quiet with the command Their precise destina-
ton was not known TO the men, but they supposed
10 10 be the Point Of Rocks or Hsrpsr's Ferry
They expected, and were willing, TO be required
Tor longer term than they at hst were called for
THE DIsrncr RzsIMEsrs OF MILITIA are grad.