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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-15

meeting last Thursday evening at Benter's for the
purpose Of filling vacancies in the offices Of the
company. A large number Of names Were added
were elected: Sd Lieut. Henry w Martin elected
LIST Lieut. John + Essex, Epsign, elected I'd
Lieut. VIM. F. Benter elected Sd Lieut. Ser
geant George Seitz elected Ensign; Private Geo.
W Flood elected LIST Sergeant; Robt w I.askey,
I'd Sergeant; Allan Dorsey, Sd Sergeant; George
Cassidy, 4th Sergeant; and JOS r. Hodgson, 4th
Corporal. The company unanimously resolved
to parade on the 22d instant with new horse
equi pments, &c, that have been furnished by
Government. A convivial entertai nm, mt will be
given by the newly-elected officers on a future
evening, Of which due notice will be given 10 the
members, both honorary and active.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-15

Southern Cenfederacy Congress.
MONTGOMERY, Feb. Ia In Congress to-day six
model hags were presented and severally referred
to the Committee o the subject The remainder
Of the day was spent in secret session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-15

FATALITY AMONG QUApRuPRDs.-In the Sew enth
Walu mere has been found great number Of
hogs Tying dead in various parts, which required
Taylor gave direction for their collection and
buriai, and the aggregate was four cart loads
Wbat caused this sudden fatality is mystery
In Iae First Ward q similar fatality has prevailed
amongst the dogs and cats, and resulted in the
destruction Of large number, and among them
come valuable animals. Even sold Philos >, the
respected guardian of Aylmer's corner, Seven.
leenth street and the Avenue, was among the
victims. Philos was the intirnste and faitbS1i
friend OF the police of the ward, who generally
take Their stand on that corner, and his loss IL
deeply lamenied by them.
The PEACE CONVENTION COMMITTEE held
profacted session last night up to I O'Clock. and
!. was understood that they adopted series Of
propositions, by small majority which were
unfavorably received by the border slayeboldinq
states, and the friends Of Cancellation were much
depressed about It, IL Is understood however
Una. zoe COMMITTEES met again this morning. when
they fescinded the vote by which the PROPOSE ons
OF last night were adopted, and adopted other
character.
SIHE CORPORATION FLAG I'm compliance with
recent act Of the Councils, the Mayor has given
oIder 10, the erection Of flag staff on the City
Hail. This morning the mast was placed In front
of the building, and workmen were engaged in
rigging the tackle for hosting It to its position on
the center building The mast is forty-fve feet
iohStu, amply sumclent Tor nag Of the largest
size, which Is to be hoisted upon It. |
EVERY LADY In want of a fashionable cloak,
sacque, basque, Arab, or shawl should attend the
aucuon sale OF these goods tomorrow morning at /
ron dau See the advertisement Of C.. w Bote-
Ter sons, auctioneers, in another column of to-
days Star. Remember that these garments can /
De worn two months before the season for spring
wraPPings. Great bargains may be expected
kARnI IN WASHING .-Rarey, the renowned
morse tanner, was In town TO- day, and has been
unsuccessfully, to get a suitabl.
room for an exhibition. Unfortunately, all our /
places OF public Amusement are upstairs rooms,
where horses cannot be introduced conseq uently,
bis exhibition here must be deferred for a time
. MORE COMING The dragoon corps Of West |
polnt, which was ordered a few DAYS ago 10
repair to this city, is on its way hither by this
Time They take six pieces Of cannon, Of which
four are formidable field pieces, two are howit- |
zers, and seventy-eight splendid horses
AT NOON TO-DAY quite a heavy shower Of rain
Iell; and several claPs Of thunder, accompanied |
by lightning, were heard.
FENNo BuRroN.-Amnsement Of the liveliest |
sert, handsome gifts and everything attractive at
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The Secretary stated that committee from their
association had waited upon General Scott to learn
what arrangements would be made upon the in
Euguration relative to the procession, and that
Gen Scott had informed them that that matter
would be left with the President and his republic
can friends. The Secretary hoped that Mr. Du-
vail would withdraw his motion for the present
as the executive committee had the matter In
hand
After some discussion, the motion was with
drawn
On motion of the Secretary IL was agreed to
display the new silk flag recently hoisted over the
wigwam upon the Attn Of March
The association then adjourned with three cheers
for Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-15

KARkr IN Misunderstanding the renowned
morse tanner, was In town to-day, and has been
endeavoring, unsuccessfully, to get a suitabi .
room Tor an exhibition. Unfortunately, all our
places Of public amusement are upstairs rooms,
where horses cannot be introduced; conseq uently,
his exhibition here must be deferred for time,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-15

ALEXANDRIA SALARY BILL The bill establish.
ing the salary Of city officers, passed by the Alex.
andria Board of Aldermen Tuesday night, fixes
the salary Of the Mayor at 5000; Auditor, $500;
Attorney Of the Corporation, $50; Superintendent
Of Gas Works, $500; Superintendent Of Police
and Street Comm issioner, $500; Clerk of the
Market, $3.50; Measurer Of Wood and Bark. 75
per cent. Of the gross emolumena Of his office;
Guager Of Casks and Inspector of Spirits, IS Der
cent. Of the gross emoluments of his office; Col
lector of Taxes in the Second and Third Wards,
2k per cent; Collector Of Taxes in the First and
Fourth Wards, ~ per cent Of the amount col
lected; Chief Engineer Of the Fire Department,
S75; each Assessor, 500 per annum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-15

ASSAULT AND BATTERY night John Burk
and Columbus Kelly had some hard words in the
National Hotel, but that not being deemed the
proper place to settle the dispute one invited the
other out The invitation was accepted but on
the way, Burk struck at Kelly and the blow WA
followed by another from a friend Of Burk Po-
liceman Carter arrested BuTk and took him before
Justice Dom, who held him TO bail for court =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-15

KoBbkhT.-Wedne9day night the boot and Shoe
store Of Mr.. Ben johnson, Sixth street, near Wiz
ginia avenue, Island, was entered, and goods {,
the amount OF about $50 was carried away. Th,
property was mostly work done for his customers
which the proprietor was least prepared to lose
No clue 70 the Thief has been obtained,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-15


Mr.. Semple.-he. that's IL; jest what want.
The Secretary sad that they had Just witnessed
the formal declaration Of Mr.. Lincoln's and Mr..
Hamlin's election to the Presidency and Vice
Presidency Of the United states, and the Senate
and House Of Representative Of Tennessee had
unanimously endorsed the position taken by SEN
ator Johnson and Hon. Mr. Etheridge OF that
self ready 10 hear Mr.. Semple.
Mr.. Semple said he should sing little ditty
manufactured by himself. He had never sung It
but once, but IL suited his sentiments exactly, and
so he should give II again. -.-------..
A Voice.-Did You make that banjo,
Mr. SemPle -Ya-as, ] made that banjo.
to the tune Of Old ZIP Coon: ~
You all have heard It said Of late
That South Carolina was the State
That IL the Union going TO quit
Headed by H.an named keitt.
Chorus-But the people viii make them know
That secession 10 no 60, ..a
An'they win ind Il a very bad plan
To interfere with Uncle Sam.
At Fort Moultrie, believe tits said,
They thought that they had everything dead,
But In the morning, toe story runs,
They'd left the fort and spiked the guns.
Chorus-But the people, &c.
Commanded by one-Anderson;
And II they eS4 make him mad ~.
He'll shoot them down; he will, by dad.
chorus-But the people, &c.
Ana when the battle has begun, so
They think they'll scare and ma he him run,
But he'll make them scrape, and kneel and mob
To Anderson, 20 help him Bob.
Chorus But the people, &c.
This song amust be heard to be appreciated. ~
| air. Semple's song was received with cheers and
up'osrious laughter and after another song Of
rather q sentimental character 50 8
The President announced that the executive
committee would meet ut the Avenue House fos
| the purpose Of completing the arrangements fos
| the Inauguration Of Mr. Lincoln.
Mr.. Duvsll moved that the President Of the
l Association (B B. Frenehl be appointed marshsl
Of the republicans psoessipn upon the occseion.l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-15

SUPREME CouRT-Thxysday.-N Nathan o, Ross
Esq :, of Indiana, was admitted an attorney and
counsellor Of this Court
No. 66. Myra Clark Gaines, appellant, agt Dun
can N. Hennen. The argument Of this cause wa,
continued by Mr.. Janin, Of counsel for the city Of
New Orleans, submitted on a printed argument
Of Mr.. Hennen, appellee, and concluded by Mr.
Cushing for the appellant. Adjourned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-15


LARGE LOT OF PLATED WARE,
consisting of
TABLE. TEA and DESERT SPOONS, FORKS,
CREAM PITCHERS, CAKE BASKETS,
CREAM LADIES, TEA SETS OF
KNIVES and FORKS, BUTTER
KNIVES, CUPS, &C., &c.
Also; A Large Assortment of JEWELRY, which
we osn sell at 50 cents per articles.
BOOKS
CLOSING OUT OUR STOCK AT A GREAT
SACRIFICE.
Sl.oO BOOKS Selling for so cents
Sl.25 BOOKS Selling for ......... go to Is cents
S2O0 BOOKS Selling for ..-..-..-...S 81 to 81 Is
NOW IS YOUR TIME
GET
BOOKS and JEWELRY
LOWER THAN EVER Before.
CALL EARLY AT
476 Pa. Av. EVANS'S. 476 PA. Av.
fe Is
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LOST AND FOUND.

ESTRAY.-A liver colored POINTER PUP
~ eight months old. liberal rewatd ,
VIII De paid for his return to No 3I2 Elk
between 18th and 18th ats us
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In the stationery Line at prices
- % salt We inns. . Shepherds. isisiW
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-06-28
a elr- eonNietea F.l.lflsf.

The Dayton Empire, which is understoOd.tO
reflect Tie views Of Mr.. ValIandngham, who
according to the Richmond Examiner, is the
only Northern politician who remains true to
The South, has, under the date Of June 9th,
the following shocking declaration:
"And,t crown all, good and loyal citizens
of the United States have everywhere been
threatered with VIOLENCE, and sven with death
if they dared IS express Che opinion that Abra-
ham Lincoln is not. God. Are we to have .
dcspotism for the next half century. in exchange
for the mild and brpifcent Government under
which we have hitherto lived?"
Now that the writer of the above is not al
ready hnpg, is proof that the declaration 10
oatrsgsousfy hrlse5 and such falschoods, With
abundaue more of the same sort, from tho
same source, show plainly as anything can
do, the difftruce between the loyal and rebel
lous portions of our country. Could a man
10 the scecdcd States, talk thus and live an
Aonr? He would be killed with as little eere-
rnons as q mad dog. Aud get the Dayton Em-
pire is continually giving aid ard comfort to
Southern treason, and has been doing 90 for
months with impunity.- Western Christian
Advocate.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-06-28
IcoANUEfCSTEu.l
IyrL1. Fl. n.

AIR. EDTToK A few evenings ago re
called on the C---n society at the o. W. o.
and thinking that perhaps a few comments
upon this society would do some good, We will
briefly state them This society has the rep
utation of heing the best Of the kind in the
college. Whether this be true or not We will
leave others to decide whoare more worthy to
judge than the undersigned. Friday eSening
was the time appointed for the reception Of
visitors. And ID company with humber of
ladies and gentlemen ne called. The subject
for discussion wss Shotld privateeriHg be
abolished by all civilized nations? From the
macy times that this question has been hand
led, it seettfs to have grown very tender, judg-
ing from the way it was handled by the mem
bers of the C-n society. The leader on
the affirmative did not seem to be well skilled
in parliamentary debate, or at least, if he pos
sessed such knowledge he did not avail himself
of the advantages of it. The leader on the
negative seemed to be one of that numerous
class Of young men who know a great deal
more than they can express nevertheless his
speech was well delivered, Tor ready his re-
marks were very monotonous and common
place, and he seemed to have the facility of
wandering as far from the question as possible.
The other speakers did very well consider
ing they were mostly new members. Tie e44
ereises in defamation and composition passed
eff very pleasantly, though 1 would suggest
that the pieces for decfaiming should be chosen
only from the writings OF the best speakers
aud writers Of the day, and not any everyday
affair #Eirh comes convenient. And, also, the
competitions should be read over at least once,
and corrected before they are read in public
The above is said NOT In the spirit OF carping
criticism, bat witlithe sincere wish that it may
do some good. To the members Of the So
lciety, such state Of things are not noticed,
but strangers see them in far different light.
Talent there is in abundance, but we would
merely suggest. that a little more energy
would not be injurious TO the interests of the
society. esrl
The valedictory by member Of the junior
Glass; WAS we'll delivered. The gentleman in.
question is fine speaker and his eloquence is
of the lofticst description. His brilliant i'm.
agiuation, beautiful thoughts, choice express
sions and affecting delivery, carries the con-
Yictipn 10 minds of each and eYeFy Que of his
hearers that they arc in the presence of very
talented young man. His style being some.
what of that of Wendell Phillips; his enun'
calion perfect, aud his arrangements clear ;;
it is safe 10 predict that he will yet became
one Of the future orators Uf the land. Success
to him. Yours
fTtsSAY
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-06-28
xleeins to the North.

There we're .hirty-nine arrivals at the ho.
tells In Cincinnati of persons and families from
South Carolina, others from Georgia and Al
ALBANIA, and others yet from Florida ard Lou
isiana-on Monday. June Sd. Through the
remaining days of the work. there were sew
enty additional arrivals from the same region.
We do not pretend to say ~hy these persons
and families fee from the South TO the North,
1rhHe there arc none that are fee Hy from the
North 10 The South. Soh,ebady knows the
reason why. Tie reign of terror in the South
is becoming fearful a lady relative in
note 10 this Office, dated Columbia, Ark,
May goth, says that several negroes and white
men had been hing for cause" in that vicini-
ty and that it was certain death to any mH1
to say he was in favor of The American flag.
Tarring and fraihering. shooting and hanging
are current pastimcs of the Sonth, and the
lcading men there know this to be true and
they know another thing. that no man has
been tarred or featherr'ti or hung in the North
for any utterance either for or against the
Government. Such IS the difference between
the two sections. The talk in the South by
Doctors of Divinity, and preachers, and poll
ticianE generally. is that in this conflict the
North seeks only "bOoty and beauty" HW
they tell us ho1c ii is that thsy, bsing at S0Ir
against US, should send 10 "s their h6Lplest fe0-
men aHd children for protection p H'esfsrn
Christian AdrocGfe.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-06-28
LIFE CONSTANTLY NARRow1Ye.

If the votOries Of pleasure, on whom time
hangs heavily, and W ho are devising .expedi-
ents TO relieve its tedium. could only compre-
hend the Importance of life and the vast issues
involved in it they would be startled effectual-
y from their dreams There is depth of
meaning in the following paragraph from the
National Preacher: O.
81 'The narrow limits of the longest life is
every day becoming narrower still. The
story is told of an italian State prisoner, who,
after several weeks confinement became aware
that his apartment was becoming smaller
He watched and saw with horror that a move
able iron wall was gradually encroaching on
the space and that as the movement came on,
it must crush him to death and he could cal.
culate it to day But you have not that
advantage. John Foster yet more appro-
priately resembles our life 20 a scaled reser-
voir from which issues daily a certain small
quantity of water, and when the water is ex-
hausted we must perish OF thirst but We
have no means of sounding it to ascertain
how much it originally contained, nor whether
there be even enough remaining for to-mor-
row."
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-06-28

1t is the opinion in high diplomatic circles in
Washington that if Concy Island should secede
from the Union, and take forcible possession
of the clam beds, England would at once rec
oguize her as "belligerent."
The report that the Cabinet had determined
to instruct Gen. Butler not to receive any
more runaway slaves is incorrect. The qucs-
tion has been under discussion, but has not
been finally settled. So says the Washington
correspondent of the New York Herald.
The expedition from Annapolis under Col.
Able Smith, of the New York Thirteenth Regi'
ment, with four companies of his command,
was entirely successful. They captured on
Moudny, at Easton, Nj, one thousand stand
Of arms, six field pieces, one sloop, and large
quantity of ammuHition--the property Of the
secessionists.
Mr.. Douglas was marrie1 April Z, l847, to
Miss Martha D. Martin. daughter of Gel. Rob
ert Martin, of Rockingham county, N c.. by
whom he had three children two of whom are
living. She died Jan, -. 1882 He was a
gain married Nov. 90 1856 to Mss Addie
Cults. daughter of james Madison Cutts ui
Washington d. G. Second c, mptroller Of the
Treasury He leaves no childIen by his second
wife. His surviving childIen have property
secured to them!
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-06-28
A BANKRUPT City.

New Orleans, as we learn from late New
Orleans papers, is bankrupt city. At a meet
ing of the Board o: Aldermen. on the 18Th
inst, the chairman of the Finance Committee
stated to the Board, that ''thc city was dead
broke, and that he could not see financial day
light" Another Alderman, of large property,
resigned his seat, and the Finance Committee
reported in favtr of suspending all new works
to relieve the finances of the city in that quar-
ter. The Delta, commenting on the citys ad-
mitted bankruptcy, exposes another source Of
anxiety. 4 large number of taxpayers, it says,
are, at the present time, utterly destitute of
means necessary to pay taxes on their small
property" and should the time for payment
not be extended, many will be compelled Ito
allow thoir hon1estesds to pass under the ham
mer Of the sheriff"
The Delta alleges that the bankruptcy Of
the city though "litlo over four months oI
this year have passed, is largely owing to ex,
psuditures in farthering the military movements
set on foot since the secession Of the State; but
it is evident that the utter destruction of her
credit and business, as the inevitable result oI
Secession. is the real cause Of the bankruptcy
of the Crescent City, ard the destitation to
which large portion Of her people are now
exposed.
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4A-ASoA n
o. w. L, June 2eth a61.r sBr4rv
lCoNNCSICATED.


Mr.. EDrToR:-H Have you ever atisnded a
picnic No doubt you have, but let me tell
you of one which came off on last Saturday
week. Now please do not be angry, and tell
Inc you will hear nothing of it. for l long to
tell yOu how we sIiaut the 18th.
That day will never be forgotten by those
few who for few hours dismissed dull care
and we'll worn text books AMI b;to0k them
selves to the fields aud forest, amidst the YER
dure and bloom of summer, 10 the charming
retreats Of nature in all her wild luxuriance.
Never as long as reason assumes her throne
will that day pass forgotten. 1t will ever re-
main US a green place there, and when the
stern realities Of life shall come and leave their
impress upon our nature, it will be our delight
to draw aside the curtain of the past and look
back upon one day which was spent in pure
and unalloyed happiness. ..s
Saturday was the day appointed for the
picnic, guodiy Dumbcr were invited, and
with what feelings of pleasure did we look for
ward to the good time coming" The event
ul morn at last arrived. Seven O'Clock was
he hour appointcd to start. 1t soon came,
and 50 did the two succeeding ones, ard we
then began TO despair Of the success of the af-
.;,ir. but just as the clock struck ten we start
cal. Soon Delaware, with her dusty streets
and dull recitation rooms, was left behind
The roads were rough, but what cared we,
with song and jest and peal after peal of mcr-
ry laughter at every slight niishap? We soon
ound ourselves at our destination, very beau
tiiul grove about three miles to the southeast
of town. The dinner hour, which passed off
very pleasantly, soon came around. Me1n-
time number of the young gentlemen had
erected a very fine swing; thilher vent part OF
our company, others to talking, walking, dri-
wing, and enjoying themselves in the best way
and manner they knew how.
With speeches, vocal and Instrumental mu-
sic, we passed the remainder of tho day. But
all things have an end on this mundane sphere
of ours The declining sun warned US that
night was coming Oh. The gentlemen drew up
their carriages aud soon we were aboard,
crack! went the whips around went the wheels.
aud off we ratified on! and on! past woodlands,
farms and glen and just as night was drawing
her mantle around her arrived at our dear
homes.
THUS terminated this eventful day, day
which will De never, never forgotten, an ol-
casion which cemented still stronger III. bonds
of true love, of social friendship which existed
in every emotion that came gushing up from
the fountain of life, storing up on the shelves
of memory scenes and associations which viii
ever remembered
But, kind sir, fear that am firing you, 50
for the present adeu. EFfIE.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-06-28
The Humanity Of Traitors.

A Norfolk correspondent Of the Baltimore
American Whites:
On Monday last, The following incident oe-
curred at Portsmouth,: The wives Of the vol
untecrs, as well Ms tue families of those who
were suffering on account Of the men joining
the army Of the Confederate States, met as
usuul TO receive their weekly provisions, which
for the two previous weeks had been given out
to them as agreed. consisting OF twelve pounds
Of -four and twelve herrings They assembled
in the boat house to receive th1r regular sup
ply, When the Rev. Mr.. Hume OF the Baptist
Church of that place, told them to so away.
that there was nothing for them, as there was
not enough for the soldiers. Thus the poor crea-
lures, many Of whom had not inouhful at
home, were compelled to return hungry, with
no prospect before them of receiving assistance
or work in any shape.