Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-14

/ Ibe bill, be said was prepared and offered under
| Weig htman, and Col Hickey. Ii had passed the
committee.
Mr.. salisbury wished to ask what was the rea.
| son why this bill for the reorganization OF the
| militia was pressed at this time, He did not
| know whether any particular reasons exist, but II
| they do, what are they
/ Mr.. Wilson said that some two or three wears
ago there was effort to revise the militia laws
| OF the District. A committee was appointed TO
90 So and their report was approved by Gov.
FLOYD, the Secretary Of War. IL was not origi-
mated with any view to existing difficulties, but
last year had the approval Of the Committee on
| Hickey.
| Mr.. salisbury wished that the public should
not mistake the motive for which this bill Is now
| urged upon Congress. He was attached to the
| Union, and as much opposed to secession as any
Ooay, out thought there was no necessity for the
passage Of this act at this time
MT Mason called attention to the section pre-
sciiolng an oath to support the Constitution to be
taken 6y the privates Of the militia.
| Mr.. Wilson said IL was simply an oath to su D.
States
| Mr.: Mason knew 1t was customary, at least in
Virginia, for the officers to take such an oath: but
he never knew that the men were called to do so
These militiamen are compelled to serve without
their will, and such an oath might be against
their conscience. He would therefore strike out
the provision for administering the OATH except
to the officers
Mr.. johnson, Of Ark, said the bill had been
prepared years ago, and the committee had full
confidence In It, but he believed 1t had never re-
ceived any serious consideration by the commit
tee. He would confess the truth with regard to
himself that he had never read It, He wished
the bill to pass, but thought 1t best to recommit
animation.
Mr.: Bragg thought the bill was the old bill, but
now found that section providing for the oath
10 prlvates Is now incorporated. He thought
there was no propriety In compelling privates In
take the oath.
Mr.. Mason moved to strike from the section
stoned officers and privatesn
Mr. Wilson said the bill was placed In his
hands by Col Hickey, and was printed as he had
received 1t. The provision In regard to the oath
was different from that which came from the
oath -
The Presiding Officer said that the motion Of
cedence Of the motion to amend
MI. wilson would not object IL the Senator
from Arkansas wished to have an opportunitv of
reeXamining the bill
Mr. Grimes hoped the motion Of the Senator
from virginia (Mr. Mason) would prevail
man who Is coward or traitor at heart will still
De coward or traitor, though he pile oath on
oath mountains high.
Mr.. Hale thought that now the provision for the
oath was In the bill 1t ought not to be stricken
out Why should privates be excused from swear
ing 70 maintain the Constitution and laws of their
grounds and built armory IL not for the sake of
having militia here to aid in the defense and
protection OF the Constitution and Government of
the country, WHY such sensitiyeness amonpst
gentlemen on this subject, What is there in tbe
state OF the times that the Senate will not pass
Dill until the provision for an oath to support the
stricken CUT
Mr. HcmPhill stated that officers and privates
In actual service Were required to take the oath,
but not Privates Of militia.
The bill was then recommitted TO the Commit
tee on Military Affairs.
Look Our FOR ROBBERS O'Clock on
Monday night thief entered the provision store
empied the money till of some $50 i'm specie.
while Mr.. ;. was in the sitting room back OF the
store with his family. The thief has not yet been
About X O'Clock yesterday morning the family
OF Mr James Reeves, on New Jersey avenue near
l. street., Were aroused by a peculiar noise at the
basement door Mr. Reeves got up and went
softly down stairs, where he surprised a man
named Murphy, running away from the door
Murphy took to his heels, and Reeves followed
and captured him, and, assisted by members Of
tried and adjudged worthy to be sent to the work
house Tor 6O days. w bile the police Were making
preparations to take him TO the workhouse he es
capped anShas not yet been captured.
SUPREME Observation-Disclosures r.
Gerry, Esq Of New York Thomas J. Turner
Esq OF Illinois, and Levi Underwood, ESQ OF
Of this Court
No. 40. VIM. 8 McEwen ct al, plaintiffs in en-
ror, agt Lessee Of Charles Bulky ct al In error
to the circuit court Of the United States for the
eastern district Of Tennessee. Mr.. JusticesCatron
delivered the opinion of the court reversing the
judgement OF the said circuit court with costs
and remanding the cause, with directions to award
venire facias de novo.
No; GO: Myra Clark Gaines, appellant, ast Dun
can n Hennen. The argument of this cause was
commenced by Mr.. Perrin for the appellant
Adjourned.
THB TURNvBREIN MASQUERADE BALL-The
ball Of the Turnvereins, on Tuesday night was
an exceedingly pleasant affair. Everyb seemed
In nigh spirits and the various characters assum ed
were well represented, and caused no little anuse-
Inent. Two transparencies were borne by the
procession upon entering the hall with the mot
toes, keep step to the music Of the Union and
"Virginia, the saver Of the Union.n At twelve
O'Clock the masks were removed, and pleasant
scene OF agreeable surprises ensued. The dance
was kept up until near daYbreak and notwith h
| standing the crowd, nothing occurred to mar the
general enjoyment Of the occasion
CENTRAL GuARDHoUsK-Befors Justice tn o,np-
'on1HenIy Mccormick, charged with drunken
Pherson, do, do; fined % "a. Esther johnson
and Margaret Lomax, drunk and disorderly; each
lined s3 o.. Thomas Kiley, vagrant; sent to the
with resisting an officer In the discharge of his
duty; fined Oil 81. James Almon do do: fined
81 81 Matthias Sexton, charged with being DRINK
and resisting the officer in the discharge OF bis
duty; lined S5 %. Young Tolson, charged with
stealing gold breastpin from coored bow. was
held to bail In $3.50 for his appearance at court
. LEAVES Mosr POSITIVELY SATURDAY NEXT
Sufferers from corns have only two DAYS lonpe,
chance OF getting rid Of their tormentors. as II
will be seen from DR.. Schlosser's advertisement
that he will leave next Saturday and a long time
may elapse before they have a favorable opportI-
nifty Of doing SO again. IL they neglect H. they
will have themselves to blame DR. Schlosser has
done much good here, having saved vast amount
OF suffering Of a more serious nature than corn
TO some of his patients who have been fortunate
enough to consult Kim. Every one Of course,
who has not seen him should call on him soon.
The VOLUNTEER CAVALRY EARLY this week a
number Of boxes, containing cavalry equipments,
were received at the Columbian Armory, II is
understood they are intended for the use of the
volunteers Of the District who may select that arm
Of the service. The boxes contained saddles,
principally.
Tomorrow NIGHT there will be concert of
the New York avenue Church, under the direc-
ton Of that accomplished vocalist, Mrs Cecilia
Young. BY consulting the programme Il will
be seen that the music selected for the occasion Is
most acceptable 70 all lovers of melody The