Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-09-19


button, which has been systematically prosecuted
since May last, was presented:
a,5s2 copies Of the New Testament in English.
LIS do. do. do in German:
do do do do do. i In French French Italian
and Spanish.
% do. do. entire Bible.
Over % 600 tracts from the American Tract So
ciety, New York, and over % 900 worth of little
books and tracts, and larger books for hospital
Libraries, donated by the Boston Tract Society,
have been appropriately and systematically dis
tributed.
Encouraging reports were presented from the
Mission sunday Schools
The course Of lectures and Bible class instruc-
ton by Rev DR.. Samson, President Of Columbian
College, IL expected TO be resumed on next Satur-
day evening, to the enjoyment Of the beneficial
Instruction Of which a cordial invitation is ex-
tended 70 all.
The proprietor Of the rooms had, on request Of
special committee, generously reduced the rent
Onethird, from and after the close Of the present
quarter.
Interesting statements were also subsequently,
made by supefintendens Of divisions, and other
members, respecting the work Of visiting regi-
committee was also appointed, consisting Of
the present and three Of the former Presidents OF
the Association, to invite and secure still more
active cooperation of all ordinate associations
In the vast field for philanthrcpIc christian &C.
tvity now presented In the encampments and
hospitals.
II appears peculiarly appropriate that young
communicating relief and comfort TO the officers
and soldiers Of the army, 30 large proportion Of
whom are Young men.
An appeal 10 proposed to be made TO the several
churches Of this city the national fast day, for
pecuniary means to aid in defraying such ex-
penses as are necessarily incidental to this work.
PRoPosKD POLICE UNIroRMs-The committee
on uniforms Of the Metropolitan Police Commits
sioners recommend the adoption Of the uniform Of
the New York police for our force. As the board
will probably adopt the report of the committee
without modification, 4 description Of the pro-
posed uniform may be Of interest The dress OF
the superintendent to be blue dress coat with
police buttons and the dress Of the sergeants and
rOundsmen TO be double-breasted blue frock coat
with police buttons, and blue pantaloons TIE
patrolmen, when on duty, unless specially autho-
riEed TO appear In citizens dress shall wear
black stock, frock coat, Of navy blue cloth,
single breasted, and with rolling collar, nine but
tons on the breast, two on the hips, and two on
the bottom Of the skirt; blue waiscoats, and blue
pantaloons, on tbs outer seem Of which shall be
white cord the coat to be buttoned at all times
when on duty. The sergeants roundsmen and
Pstrolnen, when on duty, shall wear caps shields,
badges, emblems, devices, belts, and buttons
corresponding to a sample deposited In the Office
Of the superintendent, and the time Of wearing
them shall be directed by him. As the caps are
expected shortly, We hope soon to see the
geants relieved Of their present sprawling badges
and the Patrclmen Of their yet more abominable
hat bands,
WHAT WILL VIZ DO FOR OYSTERS This 10 be.
coming very interesting question, and we e1-
pect TO see our citizens demanding " Hatteras''
expedition to reclaim the oyster beds along the
Old Virginny shore" IL win never do TO feed
Sebel stomschs with the most luscious specimens
Of these shell fish the coming winter, while Union
mouths are watering for them. Seriously the
prospect for full supply the coming winter Is
not so brilliant as we could wish The principal
SOURCES Of supply on the Virginia shore are en-
tirelY cut OF, so that the whole dependence must
be on the Maryland beds. The mouths OF the
Pocomoke, Monokin, Wicomico, and Nanticoke,
together with Fishing Bay, are the best deposits
Of oysters, but not equal In favor 70 those Of
the Virginia rivers, while they inferior In size
Ths upper tributaries on the Chess Peake also az
ford large quantities, the principal Of which are
the Little Choptank and Miles rivers, but they
also are inferior In flavor and size.
CRuEL.-John McCardIe was arrested on Mon
day by the provost guard and taken before Justice
johnson, for hurting q woman from the top Of a
car, at the railroad depot to the ground, and
throwing billet Of wood at her. IL appears that
when the Government wagons are broug bit to the
city by the cars, the wagon wheels are checked
with blocks to keep them steady. Poor persons
women and children, have been accustomed to
take them, after the wagons have been removed,
for fuel This woman, Ellen Newman, had got
on car for the purpose Of collecting the blocks,
when the defendant, who 10 employed at the
depot seized her and threw her of a. charged.
Justice Johnson held him to bail for court The
witnesses further charged McCardle with dis
loyalty to the Government, and asked an investi-
cation Of the testimony on that charge; and Jus
tice johnson held him for further hearing
A CAVALRY JKHU-On Tuesday afternoon a sol.
dler named Rusk, OF the Kentucky Cavalry, rid
ing ut desperate rate down Seventh street, came
in contact with pedestrian crossing the Avenue
The latter was knocked down and hurt badly
Omeers Reese. Bright, aud McHenry followed
tne horsemen, who, finding they were determined
TO overtake him, drew his revolver, cooked it. and
ordered them back. They, however, pushed on,
and sncceeded In taking him, arms and all and
gave him mp 10 the Provost O. ard 10 be punished
90 all such careless persons deserve to be. The
gentleman who was knocked down will, IL physi-
esl!Y able, appear before the military tribunal to
make his complaint. 1t Is notorious that the army
order prohibiting fast riding Is not worth the
paper 10 is written upon In respect to being COM
Piled With by soldiers or officers.
HoRss STEALING On Tuesday, a man who
had been stopping At the Exchange Hotel, C street
offered TO sell hne horse (which he said came
from Seeesh) for thirty dollars, and finally found
Q purchaser In Mr. w. Hurley, who bong bit the
animal for twenty dollars. In the absence Of the
contracting parties Mr. 8 Rainey was called to
look AZ the cheap horse. At first sight he declared
the animal bad never been over the Long Bridge
and little closer investigation developed an "O''
branded upon the animals hoof, and he identified
the horse 40 the property Of Mrs Beale, who re-
sides north Of the city. The horse was returned
TO the stable; and when Mr. Hurley went to get
The sharp dealer has not vet been arrested
FuNERAL OF CHAs. WKRNER-Chas Werner
whose death we noticed In the Sta, Of Tuesday,
was buried yesterday afternoon. The funeral
cortege was very imposing In appearance, con-
sisting Of Capt. Geary's company Of Kentucky
Cavalry, the Independent Order of Red Men,
with Viewers band; the German Beneficial So
eiety, with ProsperiS band; the Independent
United Brothers, and q large concourse OF sym
psihiring friends and relatives. They proceeded
from his late residence on Pennsylvania avenue
near sixth street, to Glenwood Cemetery, where
the burial ceremonies Of the Red Men were per-
formed, Past Grands Tisser and Schneider ofHci-
atiRg.
PAINTuL DKATH Randolph Thomss the youth
who died In Georgetown on Tuesday, was the
Youngest son Of Brig adler General Thomas, u s.
A He was about twelve years Of age, and was
acting a. messenger TO General Scott at the time
he met with the accident which has resulted In
his death. 10 was q week or two since that his
foot ives badly crushed by bis horse treading IT,
He was taken TO his fathers residence, and after
suffering much pain was attacked with lock-isw.
His sufferings since that time have besn dreadful,
and resulted In his death on Tuesday morning
about ten O'Clock. He was conscious 10 the last