Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-09-05

u ana fofwsrded rom THE STAR Once.
"sAnrLr Roox rs THE REAR n-since the law
OF Congress, prohib the sale of Intoxicating
liquors to soldiers, has gone into effect most of our
respectable restaurant keepers and resident deal
ers In suffers stores have rigidly observed its
been to deprive them OF the camp custom, az
dealers mostly from New York city have tstab-
isned stores here, and manage to evade the law,
snc thus draw the custom to themselves Some
OF these houses have painted In a conspicuous
manner about the 'front.' Of the establishment SAM
pie room In the rear" and IL 10 astonishing TO zee
how many officers Of the various regiments call
70 sample the provisions We notice that on
Gers snd men, before entering deposit their guilds
If they are tobacco cbewers-on the side walk,
10 leave their sense of taste unimpaired, we pre-
sumo, and emerge wiping their liTs Some Of
the dealers do not resort to this eIpedient Of rear
room but the samPling goes on In full view Of the
street.
II the Provost Guard will only keep an eve to
some Of the establishments for the sale Of goods
10 suffers they may find cases Of the violation Of
the liquor Law, and probably OF other laws as we
have heard Of some Of them receiving from the
quartermasters Of the regiments salt beef, shoes
and other stores, whether by way Of exchange or
not we are Unable to state. In this connection we
Will state that Ii has been question Of debate
quarters Of the DeKalb Regiment are over the
river or on Pennsylvania avenue between Ninth
and Tenth streets, south side. Those who aivo-
cate the claim Of the last named locality to that
distinction have strong " circumstantisl eva
dence" In favor of their view as any one who
knows the regiment will admit IL he passes down
the south side Of the avenue very often.
AFFAIRS AT THE DEPor-Dtsxraeeful rasts of
G0rsTsmenf Sforss-lmprovements are still pro-
crossing at this terminus Of the Washington and
Baltimore Railroad, and new buildings being
erected for the convenience Of arriving troops.
The large storehouse out the nat 10 nearly COM
pleted, and Is already flling up with boxes and
other freight, notwithstanding that wagons are
CONSTANTLY loading deDaYtinU
dlous rooms are In the building for the accommo-
dalton OF clerks and safety Of the papers, &c. The
pSc,pal msign s, now irving dg Is composed Of
clothing. Within the last few days an immense
number Of axes have arrived and are being taken
across the river for the telling Of trees carried
there 90 extensively just now. Large quantities
Of hay are left at this place by the teamsters, a
large portion Of which never leaves the classic
precincts Of Swampoodle the cattle In the vicin-
ity fairly shining In their glossy coats which have
recently appeared upon their hitherto lank but
now round-and plump proportions. The manner
In which hay Is wasted at that storehouse 10 dis
property committed 10 bis charge.
The White House, Its front bearing the words
'.Soldiers' Rest" In huge characters, looks quite
tidy, but, being kept closed most Of the TIME,
ing. With its many doors II could be ventilated
perfectly. The cane factory has been christened
soldiers Retreat" which name 1t bears in large
white letters upon its front A building is being
the comfort Of the soldiers.
Of the Board Of Police Commissioners yesterday
afternoon, Mr.. Z C Robbins was present.
Mayor Addison, Of Georgetown, nominated for
Superintendent Of Police, Mr. VIM Webb of
this city. He was elected on the first ballot and
his election then made unanimous.
Mr.. Webb 10 well known in this community an
Young and popular lawyer, was a BelI-Everett
man at the last Presidential election, and IL
thorough Union man now
resolution was offered by Mr.. Brown, declar-
ing that all appointments made al present shall be
considered temporary, and that permanent ap-
pointments shall be made dating from the LIST Of
November next, retaining only such officers as
have proved themselves efficient. Laid over until
the next meeting.
The Corporation Attorney (Mr Jos H. Bradley
having given an opinion that s1-eneto members
Of the board could not properly hold ONCE In It,
the board proceeded TO the election Of President
when MIR T. c. Robbins was elected to that po-
stion.
A resolution, ratifying and Affirming all acts Of
the board 70 the present time, was adopted; and
the board adjourned to meet on Friday afternoon
" w Seeton, Esq who was appointed by the
President TO I'll the vacancy In the board, posi-
lively declines to serve.
Ii DIDK,r woRx-Yesterday afternoon, a Ger.
man, named John Ralph, went to the ONCE Of
Justice Johnson, and complained that he had
quantity Of baggage at the Exchange III tel, which
he wanted TO obtain, but could not, although he
bad paid his bill, for which he exhibited a receipt
Oncer King went to the hotel with him and
there ascertaned that the fellow had got bill and
receipt, but had not paid a cent He was taken
back to the magistrates Office, and put upon his
own defense, Mr. Justice Walter appearing as bis
counsel Itsppeared from the evidence that four
days ago KalPh went 10 the hotel on street, rear
Of the National Hotel, and took rooms for three
ladies, whom he styled Daughters Of the Regi-
ment," and himself. After sta wing four DAYS he
went TO the office and asked for his bill. Mrs
McNiekle, the wife Of the proprietor, being In
the once, handed him his bill, receipted by her
husband. He said call rig hi, (" and walked away,
a. Mrs. Men supposed, 70 get the money to pay
his baggage, which was refused, he not having
paid his bill. The attempt 70 play the "sharpi'
upon the proprietor was so clear that the magis-
~. ossn % 9enn H1 me P5SPs Of sending
and confessed that he had no money, and took
That method to get his baggage. Mrs. McNickle
wa advised TO retain the baggage as security for
the money, and Kalph was dismissed. The
"Daughters Of the Regiment" were son sss at the
time OF the TRIAL, and We failed 10 learn which
regiment fathers them.
DIsIlJcT VOLUNTEERS - Relief Fxsd - The
promptness with which several Thousands of our
citizens responded 10 the call Of the Government,
and the importunce Of the service they performed,
10 well known. That they periodically made sa-
critics., 10 fact equally 80 well established and
certainly no troops outranked them In superiority
formed, or forming, under Col TAFT, and IL will
doubtless be q credit 70 the metropolis as well an
TO the country. With this preliminary, consider
Ing the comparatively scanty pay, why cannot
there be fund raised FOR the relief Of the families
Of these national volunteers, such exist In other
ciues-even In Baltimore, That there are Union
men ready, snxious to contribute for this purpose
10 certainly sscertained; and not doubling the
hberslity and patriotism Of q large majority Of
our citizens, we are satisfied that IL a committee
Of trustworthy gentlemen would take the lead,
their followers would indeed be manyin making
the just provision proposed.
RosH HAsHAsAH Yesterday afternoon our cit
izens Of the Israeltsh faith closed their stores and
repaired TO their several places Of worship to par
teipate In the religious ceremonies usual at the
beginning Of their civil year. Over all the world
where there Israelites the anniversary 10 re-
ligiousy observed. This, with them, the civil
56l2, commenced last evening, being the evening
Of the first day Of Tishri, the seventh month The
religious observances will be continued three
days, and the business Of Israelites generally will
be suspended four, including the Christian Sab.
bath. There was q very large attendance at the
new Synagogue, on ID, near Thirteenth street, (late
Harmony Hall, } which was then first opsned a.
place Of worship by the congregation.
RUNAWAY AND SMASH Yesterday afternoon,
horse attached TO empty coal cart ran down
- a.. Fs4...