Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-08-29


sells add to the forrest Of masts and rigging at the
wharves. Notwithstanding the enormous amount
Of provisions collected here, there 10 little
waste, much less than at the railway depot, and
q visitor is struck with the order and system
with which everything IL done. There is little
Of the shouting and confusion usually among
teamsters, and contrary to the custom elsewhere,
when bale Of hay or sack Of oats IL set down IL
remains there until removed by the proper au-
thorities.
Government wagon ran away near Tenallytown
yesterday evening after dark, and frightened
another team which they passed. Both came
nom Tenallytowu at foil speed-it 10 nearly two
down High street., In Georgetown, at a fearful
pace, scattering everything in their way. The
FIRST one turned Of at First street, but was brought
to stand by some obstruction, before going far
The driver and one horse were missing, and
neither horse nor driver had ''turned up" last
night al a late hour. The wagon and remaining
horses sustained no dausge Of any consequence.
The second team continued Its course to the corner
Of High street, the driver keeping his seat and
preserving his presence OF mind. Finding their
speed increasing, he pulled his horses towards
Tenney's corner, where they just grszsd the lamp
post, and the wagon struck the drinking hydrant,
which brought the team TO a stand still. The
damage to the wagon was slight, but the hydrant
was knocked out Of place and considerably dam
aged. The escape Of the dri ver was miraculous,
and bis management Is deserving of praise. Two
or three omniouses were on the stand, and but for
the activity Of Mr.. Littlejohn in hurrving them
OF when be saw the runaway approaching, there
nigh have been considerable damage.
THE LINCOLN CAvALRY-The Bait American
In noticing the Lincoln Cavalry, says: The COM
mand numbers I 500 men, Of whom only 900 az
rived yesterday, one company of the regiment
being in Washington. The uniform consists OF
dark-blus cloth jackets and pantaloons, both
trimmed with yellow cord, and reg ulation hat
The regiment IL composed Of Americans, Irish
men and Germans, who are all hardy men.
The officers Of the regiment, SO far ss they have
been appointed, are Col. Andrew J. McReynolds
Lieut. Col. Count N oltki, Adjutant Jason Batters-
ly, Chaplain Rev. DR.. Cbas. Reighley, Surgeon
c. Elliott, Qnartermaster E. Il. Bailey, ABIDE
Camp F. c Adams, and Captains Ogle, Baw-
kics, Todd, sternes, Bennett, Stoach, Haurand
and shackleford.
LOOK OUT FOR THE BOGUS VIDDxRs.-The pub
the garb Of mourning, going from door to door
asking aims, and helping themselves 70 whatever
they can carry with them conveniently. They
have no doubt BY thi: time laid In ssupPly Of
winter, In anticipation Of hard times. They are
rather ladyike In appearance; very talkative, and
exceedingly troublesome TO get rid Of when once
admitted As the elder Weller remarked Be
ware Of the vidders."
eosE OVER TO THE EMMY The New York
Times Of Yesterday says that " Surgeon Ganselen,
formerly in charge Of the Union Hospital at
Georgetown, has resigned. He obtained leave Of
absence, and went directly to Secesh by way Of
Niagara Falls at which place he wrote bis resi- o.
nation, and forwarded IL to tbs Department He
In q native Of Virginia, aud assigns az q reason
that he will lose his property In that State II he
continues longer in the service Of the Govern
ment" We have not been able to ascertain the
truth OF tbs statement.
AssAuLr.-Last night, about O'Clock, man
was seen 70 strike another at the Of Seventh
street and Louisiana avenue The latter called for
the watch when his ala Mt started at horse
gait up Seventh street, and disappeared so sud
denly mat the county constables, mot the watch
who were close after him, could not identify
him, a. he turned into street where the light of
the stores would not expose him to view.
DROP LETTERS MUST BIZ PRE-rAIp-It does not
SEEM 70 be generally understood that the law now
requires drop letters 70 be prepaid by a penny
stamp, and consequently letters thus unpaid are
continually finding their way to the dead letter
once. Postmaster Clephsne, Of this city, has
paid the drop-letter postage on numerous letters
out Of his own pocket, rather than inconvenience
the senders, but Of course he cannot be expected
10 continue this outlay.
RELEAsED.-william Fallen, Benj,min Fallen,
John Thomas, David King, and John Heyser,
(colored } who were taken from various yessels
blockade, were yesterday released from iaiI
where they have been confined, at the instance Of
the District Attorney.
CHARLES WERNER, a member Of Capt Geary's
company of Col Young's regiment Of cavalry.
who, II was rumored, had his leg shot of by
brought to the city Yesterday, and taken TO the
lnnrmary. He had his leg fractured by the kick
Of horse.
RKruRsxD.-The Sturges Rife corps having
returned from their visit 70 Old Point, where
they went az an escort to the mutine who were
sent down 70 the Rip RsPs, have resumed their
guard az the central station
Butter, Fees, AND CHzxsk.-Messrs. TAYLOR
d Carter (from Philadelphia) have Ia ken stands
In the Center market, and will commence selling
on Saturday, Philadelphia print butter, cheese
and fresh eggs. Read their advertisement In
smother column, and give them trial.
DIsnIssED-The assault case against Major
Cooper, which was ruled for trial Tuesday at II
e'clocf, was dismissed by Justice Donn MsiO.
CooP0 appeared at the hour for trial, and waited
for the prosecuting witnesses, but no one appear
Ing during the day, the case was dismissed.
CENTRE MlRksr.-This morning many of the
dealers were forced TO vacate their stands ut an
early hour by the heavy rain which found is way
through the roof In streams ma king 10 rather more
comfortable inside the Market House than upon
the open street.
DEATHS AT TIE HOSPITAL The present wet
Of them have been brought In sick. It's depressing
effects on the few patients Is very perceptble and
there have been three deaths in the E street Hos
pital since last night at 10 O'Clock.
ARRIVED at Carter's wharf, foot Of Thirteen
snd-a-half street, schooners James Nelson, Bent,
Philadelphia, with 40 tons Of coal for Messrs.
Moran Hilton Hamilton, Ogden, New York,
with $50 tons Of ice for John Petubone.
How TIE LAW 10 EsFORCED.-Coming up the
avenue between Ninth and Tenth SITS yesterday,
our reporter saw nine men In unlform-ofhcen
mostly standing In front Of counter while some
one was busily dispensing liquids from behind II.
TIE Police COMMISSIONERS met yesterday az
tsfnOon. Present only Messrs Addison, Bowen,
and Tenney. They adjourned for want Of quo
rum, to meet this afternoon at 4 o'clock.
CENTRAL 0uARDHousE CAsEs.-Patrick Lynch,
disorderly; fned Is -, and In default Of payment
WA committed 10 the workhouse for 90 days.
Levi Williams, do; do 90 days
NV BALLOON Lowe started across the
I've this morning with his new silk balloon,
A'aouss Tor resonnoitssing purposes.