Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-26

Il State, to Mr. Lincoln. They conyersed some time
on Ine present condition Of the country, and the
veteran statesman, Ii 10 said evinced great emo
| non az he addressed Mr. Lincoln In relation to
the difficulties by which he was surrounded MIR.
| Lincoln was much affected and expressed himself
| as fully appreciating his position.
AT THE CAPITOL.
Yesterday, about three O'Clock, Mr. Lincoln, &C.
| companied by Mr.. Seward, visited the Capitol
Upon entering the Senate many of the Senators on
| both sides arose and shook hands with him, and
| after remaining In the chamber about twenty
minutes he retired az he entered, accompanied by
| MT Seward. His unexpected appearance in the
| hall OF the House Of Representatives created no
| ntte sensation, and for a few minutes business
was suspended. Having received the congratu-
lations Of the republican members he passed over
10 the southern side Of the Hall, and was courte-
ousiy greeted by the southern mem bers with some
few exceptions. The President. after spending
about ten minutes In the Hall, passed into the
post office Of the House, where pleasant chat
was held for few minutes. Mr. Lincoln and
| turned to willards'
While at the Capitol, Mr.. Lincoln paid his
respects to the justices Of the Supreme Court in
Mr.. Lincoln's face has not yet become familiar
enough to be popularity recognized here when he
appears In public, and he passed to and from the
CepiIol Yesterday without catching the attention
OF the multitude.
Last night, between and 10 O'Clock there was
,. n1t,ceaoie swarming up the stairways, at Will
laIas, leading to Mr.. Lincoln's apartment indi-
caung that he and Mrs. Lincoln were " receiv-
Ing" which proved to be the case Gentlemen.
nnaccompsnied by ladies, however, found con-
siderable difficulty in effectng an entrance to the
presence, and bacbelordom was thus at decided
discount. The fine second floor promenade pas
sages and halls Of this hotel we found brilliant
Win ladies and their attendant cavaliers Thread
Ing devious way amongst the crinolinean dim
cuiues OF the path, the parlor In which Mrs Lin
coin was holding her reception, was attained
a. peasant iacs won readily upon her visitors,
nd a 81 -.
manner. The verdict Of the ladies' who. of
course, critically scanned her, as is the wont of
tneir sex, was that "she will do" for the White
The path to Mr.. Lincoln was rather more rug.
geo; for after his room was reached, 10. he was
backed up In corner, and so button holed by
successive squads Of eager indviduals-each of
whom, by his earnest gesticulations, had some.
thing OF vital importance to communicate-that
qule' folks who went there simply to pay their
rssPecS 10 him as citizens, contented themselves
with bow, and a look at the coming man, The
eye, In glancing around his apartment, could not
Iaii 70 note the large piano literally loaded down
Win the cards showered upon the Presdent-elect
oy those who would button-hole him.
In the course Of the evening, Hon John Bell of
tennessee, oY request Of Mr.. Lincoln had an in
terView with him, which was of some length.
4" DIxIEn FOR THE BENEFIT OF YOUNG LINCOLN.
, AFTER dinner there was some turning of ewes in
the direction of the smoking.r3om Al ViIja,d.;
IL oeing noticed that Mr.. Robert Lincoln was en-
loying a cigar there, f.. Company with some
Ir,ehas couple Of vell-known harpsts were
dlsunionists bad che bad taste to induce the harm
lss 70 play Jixie," the adopted national air OF
Sece ,, fIr the benefit of young Lincoln The
~. ,. IS, however, on ascertaining the purpose
lor nich they were being used made the thing
zen 6y performing /" Hail Columbia" with ali
, the extras.
TO-DAY.
This morning Mr.; Lincoln was occupied with
engagements with his friends, many OF whom
caled rom a. m. up to p m. At l0k o'clock
Mr- Lincoln rode out, and was gone till ~ m
Among those who called upon Mr.. Lincoln to-
YORK, Pennsylvania and Indiana Cong ressional
delegations, Judge Harris, Vice President Ham.
i'm, and others. Gov. Hicks, Of Maryland, also
caiied upon MT; Lincoln, and held protracted
The only exception made to the rule prohibit.
Ing the admission Of strangers was the case of
number Of Virginia gentlemen who called and
were a, once admitted to an interview. They af-
forwards expressed themselves very much pleased
with the President-elect.
POLICE DETECTIVES, &c.-The usual arrange
ments relative to the peace Of the city upon the
eve OF al great national events, which cause an
lnnnx OF strangers at the Metropolis, have been
made. The city police has been divided so as TO
assign portion for service as detectives who. for
the occasion, lay aside the uniform and appear in
the guise OF citizens A number of detectives
from the cities Of New York, Philadelphia, and
Baltimore have also been directed to COO perate
with those Of Washington. Notwithstanding the
vigilance of these officers there lisa number of the
light.fngered gentry in Washington, who arrived
about the same time that the detectives from
abroad came. These will be narrowly watched
| In addition to these, the independent detective
firms OF the city, upon their own authority are
closely Observing an that is passing, and It is
will not find 1t so easy to carry out their pro-
gramme, which, from present indications, is very
similar to that they were successful with on
the occasion Of the Inauguration Of Washington's
statue.
Mr.. RAREY IN WAsHINsroN.-Onw Wednesday
| evening MIR. John 8. Rarey, the famous tanner Of
horses, In to give the first of his extraordinary ex-
| hibitions before Washington audience. He has
erected for the occasion mammoth building, on
the site of the old National Theatre which will be
perfectly adapted to the purpose, and fitted MP
| with every regard to security and comfort He
lately delighted great crowds In the magnificent
| new Opera House In Brooklyn-the ladies Of that
| city forming large proportion Of his audience
| In fact, the only difficulty experienced by Mr.
harey In this country hiss been In obtaining houses
Of sufficient capacity to contain the people who
| have thronged to see him. although he occupied
| the Academy Of Music In Philadelphia. and Nib
| los Garden In New York. In London, Paris, and
all the European capitals, Mr. Rarey's surprising
power over wild horses has been exhibited before
royal and noble audiences-Queens duchesses and
countesses taking as much interest in IL as the
LORDS OF creation" We hear that he has secured
some vicious horses, admirably suited to test his
power.
L
erroneousv stated, under the auspices of any par
ticular denomination Of Christians, but is eus-
tanned by voluntary contributions Of the friends
OF the poor, both in and ont Of the church. and
extends Its aid to the worthy suffering Of every
class-Protestants and Catholics. white and col-
ored During last week 1t has fed about 1000
persons, 100 children and 900 adults Besides
soup and bread, relief has been afforded in other
respects to extreme cases Respectable citizens
would aid the managers In distinguishing be-
tween the worthy and unworthy by giving written
recommendations to those who apply for aid
Donations of money, vegetables, fuel, bread, sec
nd-hand clothing, shoes &c, &c are solicited,
and may be left with Mr.. Noerr, corner T. and
Eleventh streets; MIR. RUSSELL, corner Twelfth and
F streets; Mr.. Leech, at the Post Once Depart
ment; or Rev. j. g Butler, corner H and Eleventh
streets.
THE CONCERT at the Smithsonian last night, for
the benefit Of st. Matthew'S Infant Asylum, was
one Of the best Of the season. far the perform
ance was concerned but was only measurably
| successful fnancially-the attendance not being
numerous The programme embraced the choicest
| gems Of Mozart, Rossini, Verdi, Donizetti, and
| MeIcadante; and no further comment need be
made upon the superiority Of the performance
than the mention Of the fact that the entire pro-
gramms was vehemently aPplauded, and nearly
all repeated In response to the persistent calls Of
| the audience. All was good; but the Duet Of