Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-04-16

MILITARY MOVEMENTS HERE.-After the STAY
went 10 press yesterday, the National Rifles, apt
Smead, lieus. Webb and Davis, and fifty pri-
Yates, marched from their armory 10 the War De-
partment, where they were accepted into the ser
vice. This company, pior to the call Of the War
Department for volunteers to defend Washington
City, numbered upwards Of seventy uniformed
men, and was regarded by many as the crack
volunteer corps Of the District Since that period
mot quite a week. their numbers have dwindled
down TO that extent that Of the fifty privates who
marched mp to take the oath Of obedience to the
laws Of the country Yesterday, there Were but Eve
Of the original members Capt. Smead deserves
great credit under the circumstances for his sue
cess in presenting the Department with so full a
roll. There was a decided demonstration of ap-
plause from the crowd Of outside spectators, when
every man In the company held up his RICH hand
and took the oath.
Company A, National Guard battalion. sworn
In Yesterday, made fine appearance az they
marched to the Department and took post oppo-
site the War Department Their efficiency in
much attention on all hands they are composed
Of some Of the best bone and sinew Of the Seventh
Company F. (Zouaves) Washington Light In
fantry battalion, Lieut.. J. Tyler Powell COM
handing, were out In full numbers at their
arEloTy all the morning, waiting o. ders to march
fact that but one more company from this battal-
ton was required, and Company ID having got
the start Of the Zouaves, they were finally dis
missed.
NEW COMPANIES FORMED.
Last night, new volunteer militia company
valled the Watson Guards, was formed in the
Northern Liberties, and some twenty five persons
signed the roll. The three Lieutenants elected
were: Geo. w Downey, Walter b. Dobson, and
The second w,rders held meeting last eve
ming at the Franklin engine house, and IL was
unanimously resolved to form themselves into
military company, and offer their services 10 the
Government The list was started In the morning,
and at night had 81 names signed The meefinp
having organized, the following officers were
elected Captain, John McClslland; LIST Lieut.
Alex TAFT; I'd do, II pubant; Sd do Jas Posey;
Ensign,W A. Murry. A committee was appoint
ed to draft a constitution and bylaws The meet
ing adjourned to meet this evening, when IL il
expected the full complement Of men will be
made up; Ibis company IS principally composed
We hardly need add, Is Of material to give good
account Of itself when occasion requires
large meeting was held at Thorn's building
last night, where company was orgenizsd for
the defense of the city. Eighty fine, able bodied
young men signed the roll. The following COM
missiohed officers were elected Captain, H. NJ.
Knight; LIST Lieut.. Nj Smith; ID do, ]. Y. Dom;
Sd do H. b. McElfresh. They adopted the
name OF Slemmer Guards.
At meeting Ct citizens Of the Fourth Ward,
held at the Globe House, Seventh street, last
night, a volunteer company was organized for the
purpose of rendering their services 10 the Govern-
ment for the defense Of the country. Col James
Elder, Of Pa was unanimously elected captain
and the following lieutenants were chosen list
Lieut., Thos. Meushaw; Sd do o ii. Birkhead;
Sd do, John Glover. Fifty-six men signed the
Ten. They resolved to call the company the
Cameron Guards. To-day, the officers 20 to the
War Department for the purpose OF rendering
the services Of the company TO the Government
The mechanics on the Capitol Extension held
meeting last night. George Brown, ESQ q, in the
chair, Matt O'Brion secretary. The following
Ohcsrs Were unanimously elected Richard Nor.
gan, Captain; George Brown, First Lieutenant;
Joseph V. Hitchcock, Second Lieutenant; Joseph
NJ. Kelly, Third Lieutenant; VIM McCopyty
Orderly Sergeant; Matt o. Brien, Secretary This
company has not yet selected a name, but 1t 10
supposed they will muster into the National
meeting of the citizens Of Capitol Hill was
held last night at the Old Capitol, and 1t was
unanimously agreed to form a military com pany.
Mr.. II. III Clark was called to the chair and
franklin Barrett appointed secretary. Although
the weather was very Indictment, there was a very
large attendance. A committee was appointed
TO draft q constitution and by laws The books
were then opened for signes, and large number
came forward and attached their names and the
fair TO be large one. They adjourned after
giving three cheers for the Union, and will meet
again this evening In the same place
,.I me call issued In the papers Yesterday, for
new company OF Union volunteers who will
obey their country's call at all hazards to meet
at the Monument House last night, was hand
someiy responded to and some TWENTY-FIVE names
signed to the roll. This company will have uni
forms and equipments furnished them we be-
heve. 1t is probable that they will take the
NoAC VI bC OHlOu
THE RIGHT SPIRIT
The Washington Lig ut Guards held a special
meeting at their armory on the Navy Yard last
evening, In consequence of notification having
been received that they would, In few days, be
ordered out for special service and after the
nature OF the oath had been stated, the quest on
was put to each Individual member "Wil YOU
q take the oath ?" and with an ardor that sur
prsed all, every member present to the number
Of s. responded in the affirmative After con
gratulatory and patriotic speeches by the officers
n the company gave six hearty cheer, for their
the Union. They then proceeded to inspect on
drin This company can truly boast that 1t is
Union to the core.
Capt. F. w. Jones, Company B, Anderson
Rises, Georgetown, rendered his resig nation this
morning. --0 !
About II o'clock thi, morning, the Darlington
home Guard Of Georgetown, Capt. Goddard
Lieutenants Waugh, Hutchins, and Burroup hs
sergeants, corporals, and about IS men march.
Cd to the War Department to be sworn into ser
The appearance Of the men composing the corps
promises well for an efficient company in active
service The company was inspected by Major
man refusing, and all repeating loudly and clearly
the language Of the oath as dictated by the magis-
trate IL is said that the call for troops In the Dis
trict has been extended to twenty-d We comma mics
Fne omcers Of the Cameron Guards company
Formed at the Globe Hotel last night, reported Mr
duty this morning to Msjor 6 eneral Weiphtman
ne eompany has adopted the Mimic rifle.
CRY COUNCILS, April 15.-Boayd of Aldermen
BIZ authorizing the Mayor to issue notes OF this
Corporation for the payment Of the interest due on
the gusrar teed bonds Of the Washington and
Alexandra Railroad; passed.
-. "A communication was received from the Mayor
transmitting the reports Of the ward apothecaries
for the quarter ending March 81, 1861; referred to
the health committee. 0-Il
On motion by Mr. Huntington, the police COM
UnittAe yOa1 fro he L..
non Of the petition Of DIR. J.. MAXWELL Parke in
relation % . free colored woman. 20. IT
~ Mr.. Bayly introduced a resolution asking the
committee TO inquire into the ex pediency Of abol-
ishing, by bill, the pay Of the members Of the
Boards Of Aldermen and Common Council I;
adopted. .s-s'... ~ -. ~. n ~ 100.
ComRsos Cosneif "A Communication from the
Mayor. with the Asylum report, was referred
nj Mr.. Jones offered resolution authorizing The
purchase Of two copies Of Cushin g's law and prac-
tce Of Legislative assemblies for the use Of the