Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-01-12


torneys were present, and that IL IN understood
that their deliberations resulted In a unanimous
conclusion upon q resolution 10 be offered and
passed in both boards OF the City Councils mex,
Monday night, expressing In substance, that
whereas large infux Of strangers into the city
tnay be expected on or about the 4th of March
next Resolved, that the Mayor be authorized TO
appoint suoh extra police force may be REQ uired
upon the occasion.
MILITARY MEETING AT TEMPKRAscs HALL
Hall last night, Tor the purpose Of organizing a
rife corps for the Third W ard. DR.. Robinson
called the meeting &c order; and Mr.. James T..
Waugh was made chairman, ind Mr.. John Cleary
The Chair explained the object OF the meeting,
stating that the call for IL had been signed by
twenty i've gentlemen, and that IL was designed
20 terrn volunteer ride organization for the pro-
lection of the city, to be tenn porary permanent,
as the meeting might determine
=, A comE'ittee was appointed to draft constitu-
uon GaVing retired for while, the committee
reported portion Of the constitution of Com pany
y Washington Light Infantry, with various
qualifications; which was adopted. The COM
snltiee asked further time upon the remainder Of
the Constitution.
The same committee had been instructed to
consult as to proper name for the company. They
reported, recommending that the company be
called the Crittenden Rifles. lCheersl Adopted
unanimously.
The following resolution was offered:
RsSOEred. That committee Of three be appoint
r.,
II the object for which the company is formed
meet his appreciation, invite him to assume the
command Of the same. Tabled.
u, 1Gmmiss of three was sPp9Dted to select
Journed to next Wednesday night
The Metropolitan Rifles also met at Temper
ance Hall, in a room adjoining that where the
Crittenden Rifles met Capt. A r. Allen was
ent- Their organization was perfected by the
election Of the following oficers:-F. Herbert,
second Sergeant; c. Sherwood, Third Sergeant;
i. Stone, Fourth Sergeant Samuel Lewis, Fifth
i sIGo va FePcss
Secretary; w H Nalley, Treasurer.
a committee was appointed 10 make arrange
ments for an armory in which to hold their meet
tRgs. After which the meeting adjourned.
The SIXTH WARD VOLUNTEERS An ad-
journed meeting of citizens of the Sixth Ward
was held at Odd Fellows Hail, Navy Yard last
Night, for the purpose Of organizing military
fotce for the protection Of the city large crowd
was present
The chairman, ]. l.. Henshaw, Esq called the
neeiing 10 order and called for the report Of the
committee appointed at the last meeting to draft
suitable resolutions
Mr. w Garrett, from said committee submitted
preamble and resolutions, as follows:
Whereas threats have been made that the Presi-
dent elect shall not be inaugurated in this city on
the ith day OF March next, and that our city will
be made the scene Of riot and plunder, and the
ssDctity Of our homes invaded; therefore be it
RsSoLrsd, That we, the citizens Of the Fifth and
Sixth Wards, feel il to be our duty to aid in the
support Of the Laws and Constitution Of the
United states, and we therefore pledge TO each
other our lives, our fortunes, and sacred honor
10 aid In defending our city from any unlawful
fAvasion, from whatever source il may come
ReSoIrsd, That all Union:loving and law-abid-
ing citizens are cordially invited to join in form
Ing military organization for mutual protection,
10 act In concert with similar organizations now
being formed In our city.
WM F. GARRETT
JOHN T. LITTLE, Committee.
SAML. f.. ARNOLD
The report was unanimously agreed to-
General T.. G. Darlington entered the room, and
was received with cheers from all parts of the
house, and, in response to the numerous calls O.
those present, addressed the meeting at consider
able length upon the condition Of the times and
the dangers which threaten the Federal Capital
Upon the conclusion Of his address there was a
big rush to the secrearys table for the purpose OF
signing the roll.
The meeting then went into the election OF
officers, and the following were elected: Samuel
T.. Arnold, Captain; William F. Garrett Isl
Lieut.; John Shinn. ID Lieut.; ]. A. wileft, Sd
Lieut..
On THURSDAY NIGHT our reporter dropped I'm a,
the concert and exhibition at Wesley Chapel, and
with large audience, enjoyed a rich treat. The
pieces selected were performed admirably, and
reflected much credit upon the officers of the Sun.
day school, as well as upon the children them.
selvS. The efforts of Masters Henry Hawkins
ana -. ID. DuVdll were PARTICULARLY credlt1D BILE
and did honor 20 the.youthful orators. At the
close of the exercises the pastor Of the church. on
behalf Of the school, in a very neat address pre-.
sented to the superintendent. Mr.. w. X. w God
ward, an elegant copy Of the Bible, which wa,
responded to by the superintendent in happy
manner.
SUPREME CouRT-Friday.-No. ~. The Lessee
Of Isaiah Frost ct al, plaintiff In error agt The
Fr"stourg Coal Company: The argument of thu.
cause was concluded by Mr.. II. Winter Davis
No. 43 Susan Vigel, plaintiff in error, egt
Henry Naylor, administrator Of George Naylor
deceased This cause was argued by Mr.. Blair
the defendant in error
No. Al. VIM. A. Hall, plaintiff In error, agt
Joseph L. Papin. This cause was argued by Mr.
Blair for the defendant in error aud submitted or
printed arguments by Mr.. Merriman for the de
PENDANT in error, and by Mr.. Browning for the
plaintiff In error Adjourned until Monday.
DARkEY Row.-Last night, about O'Clock, a
general row occurred on Sixth street west be-
tween and II, between a party Of four or Ave
darkies. Clubs and stones were freely used and
the fight ragged furiously for about quarter of ar
hour, much to the annoyance Of thos1 residing In
the netghborhood, who were greatly alarmed a
the noise occasoned by the ''muss Z" One of III,
colored individuals was particularly furious ir
hls demonstrations, nourishing a revolver, and
threatening 10 use ID upon any one who would
lay hands on him Hewas finally forced to leav,
the ground, and the crowd then dispersed %
course the guardians Of the peace" were on tn,
Other end Of their beat.
The ESCAPED CONVICT We have note from
sergt. Meagher, U. 8. A who had charge of tn,
YARN convict, Ryan, on his way to the u 8
Penitentiary OF this point, stating that the recoy
ery Of the prisoner was obtained by himself ana
not through the city police that after
the whereabouts Of Ryan, however he engage.
the police to assist him In the arrest The sum q
$50 was the sum to be paid by him for such as
slstancc.
MARKET THIEVES Thursday nj CHIT ar attemp
was made TO break Into the sta nd OIL Neumeyer
In the Centre Market. The means used To fore
open the locks must have been supplied from
place not far distant but they failed TO loosen otbe
bolts after the locks were battered This is th,
tnlrd OF fourth time that the attempt has beer
made within a short time, and IL Is certain tia
the old gangs are returning TO their quarters ., nc
the change Of the police station.
FIsHI-Yesterday, fight occurred at hou,
IN The Seventh Ward, among some young men
In which one named Adams was the sufferer
Policemen Bright and Lloyd went TO the scene :
the conflict, and arrested VIM. McNeir. VIII
was taken before Justice Cooper and Commute
TO jail In default Of security for peace: but sut
sequently bail being offered and accepted he wa
released.
observation-disclosures have been taken 4
the Department Of the Interior lately for the he