Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-04-12

the detachment Of w Washington Light Infantry.
sufficient to I'LL up the ranks of that company
arrived and were sworn In, every man in all Of
them taking the oath without hesitation.
Up to the present time, twelve companies have
been inspected by the inspecting cfacer of which
nine companies have been enrolled In the service
Tor contingent term Of six months. These COM
panies, with one exception, Company A, Union
Regiment, belong to Brigadier General Bacon's
brigade
The several companies enrolled were on duty
al their several armories last night, awaiting
orders.
The Georgetown Mounted Guard, Capt Stuart
Of that city, mum bering over 60 men, drilled on
Bridge street yesterday, previous to their inspec-
ton by the War Department. They executed
variety OF Intricate movements in a very credit
able manner, and the troop never made a finer
appearance. After inspection, they passed thro'
some OF our principal streets, attracting very
general attention.
The Presidents Mounted Guard, Capt saml
Owen, also appeared on the avenue, returning
from their training grounds. The corps was not
In uniform, but otherwise equipped completely.
Their movements along the avenue attracted
much attention They show great improvement
In the drill within the last few weeks
1t Is understood that the anderson Rifles, Capt
hodier, Of Georgetown, are to be inspected to-day
al their armory by Col Stone, and tomorrow, or
possibly this afternoon, mustered into the service
for the same term as the other companies which
have been called ont
Lieut.. Col Hollingsworth, commanding the
First Georgetown Volunteer Battalion, requests
administration of the oath of the T. g Army to
the Potomac Light Infantry, the day before yes
terday, he made use Of no such remarks as were
Imputed to him in the papers
Last night the newly-enrolled militia were sta
noned at their several company armories, ready
Tor orders. Capt Carrington's command, with
me exception OF detail for special duty, was
drill In the vicinity of the Patent Office and num-
oered about eighty men in uniform. They GER
talnly showed themselves read Y for any emergency
that might require their service
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duty, and passed the night like true soldiers-an
occasional game of " Seven up'' and domino
engaged the attention of some, while others were
collected In groups spinning yarns" Occasion
ally Some OF the unsteady inclined would burst
outside audience
| PREsBYrERY OF PoroMAc-This body COM
menced its stated spring meeting In the New
fork-avenue church last evening, and was opened
with sermon by the last moderator. Rev D.
Motzer, Of Jamestown, Md.
After prayer, the Presbytery was organized bv
the election OF Rev. j. w. Pugh, Of Warrenton
va moderator, and F. Tschifelly, Esq Of this
city, temporary clerk
Present: Rev Messrs Tu.tin, Gurlev, and Bit
finger, Of this city; Rev. Mr.. Bocock Of George
town; Rev. Mr.. Pugh, of Warrenton; Rev Mir.
Poiioc k, Of CulPePer; Rev Mr. Harrison of Alex
andria, Va Rev. Mr. Motzer OF Darnestowp.
Md Rev. Mr.. Smith of Fairfax Va. Also ruling
elders from the churches of the several ministers
above mentioned
On motion, a memorial from the chapel q
Bridge-st. church for a new organization was
made the order of this day at D. m.
Also, that the first order for tomorrow be tie
election OF commissioners to the General Assem-
bly,. ..--
twas also resolved to spend the lrst 30 minutes
OF each mornings session in prayer with special
reference to the present disturbed state Of the
country.
IMPORTANT CHANGE IN THE MAIL ARRANGE
NEN1s-The Post Office Department has con-
So tn he oh I'm,
into effect on Monday next, the 18th inst The
nrst mail Will leave Washington at 4 80 a. m in
stead OF 9 20 as now. By this, a through connec-
tion Is secured with the East Qeavinp Baltimore
at 6 80 and Philadelphia at IL a m at New York
with the Sound steamers for Boston and New
Engltnd generally. The arrival at New York will
oe al ~, some three hours in advance of present
nme. For the West, this train will connect iat
Relay with the early through fast train from Bal
tinore, reaching Columbus, Cincinnati, DAYTON
Indianapolis, &c. fully twelve hours in advance
for Chicago at Indianapolis
The second mail from Washington, with the
great southern mails, will leave at As p. m in
stead OF $40, as now, arriving at the West from
Two to four hours quicker than now, and connect
Ing at Baltimore with the Bay line for Norfolk
and Old Point, besides reaching Philadelphia and
New York earler-the latter In full time to dis
tribute mails at New York for the earliest morn
ing trains to all points.
ALEXANDRA AFFAIRS The Gazette of this
morning has the following:
Tine storm on Monday night was very severe on
the Potomac, and did considerable damage to the
Fishing Shores on beth sides Of the river. The
storm and the tide have prevented regular fishing
at the landings for several days past. Capt Guy,
at his shore near Aqua Greek. had his seine boat
capstans, &c, washed up. At Nally's shore on
seine boat was wrecked and torn up large
quan'itJ OF corded wood living on the shore at
Boyd. Hole, belonging to DR.. r. n stuart and
= Grynes, Esq, was swept away.
n hOdu NJ no A.,
canal some days since, and over which an inc est
was held by Coroner Chancellor, has since been
rscoZnized as that of Lydia Johnson a cook upon
one OF the canal boats She was a woman of dis
solute habits, and 1t is supposed fell into the canal
while In state OF intoxicatioa. She Wa, a native
Of Harrisburg, Pa.
NAvT-fARD Large quantities Of guns she'll
fixed ammunition, &c, have been transported
from the Washington NavyYard to New York
In the last few days, and active preparations are
now going on for sending more. Since the order
to ut out 50 many vessels was issued, an unusual
activity has been perceptible In the ordnance de-
pdrtInent, and shells musket balls, & - are being
prepared as rapidly as the number of workmen
will allow. The door Of the building in which
cannon are bored and turned Is strewn with
twelve-pound hOwitzers waiting for their turn to
go into the lathes now full; and the machinery
for making musket and rife balls are kept con-
SANITY at work. Shells, shrapnel, canister, &c,
are being packed for transportation, and although
an immense quantity Is on hand, yet efforts are
spared 70 increase the amount. Several shin
FORCES have also been packed up and marked for
the Brooklyn navy-yard
The ErLIsTMENIs yesterday were effected with
out let or hindrance or unpeasantness Of any
kind Not single man out of the seven com
panies refused to incur the obligations requisite
TO the assumption Of the honorable and sacred
duty Of defending and supporting the Govern
ment Of the United States, the true ark Of civil
and religious liberty. One or two companies
more may present themselves for enlistment, but
at present the desired number of about five hun
dred men have been mustered, are fully in the
service OF the United States, and on duty. We
cannot but congratulate the many brave and stall
wart men who have presented themselves on this
interesting and important occasion to guard the
sanctity of the seat of the noblest Government In
the world. The duty, though honorable, Is not
onerOus, and at the furthest will extend only to
the period Of three months IatsRigencer.
MAD DoG.-Yesterday afternoon, dog exhib-
itng unmistaka6le symptoms of hydrophobia
passed up the avenue TO the Second Ward, a crowd
Of persons following and shouting to warn those
before them to clear the way. Notwithstanding
several powerful blows with stones and several
pistol shots from a policeman, the dog passed
along the avenue to Thirteen-and- a. half street.
down that street to the canal, back to the avenue
up the avenue to Fourteenth street up that street