Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-03-14

SEREsADE To CARL SHuRz AMP CAssIus M
CLAI.-Last night the German Republican Asso-
brass band and the German glee club, gave a
serensde TO Mr.. Shurz and Mr.. Clay. The pro-
cession left the Republican Wigwsm about 10
O'Clock, and on arriving at Gerhardts hotel, on c
street, several pieces were played and sung;
efter which Mr. Shurz appeared at an upper WIN
dow. Having been addressed in German by Mr.
Baumgrss, in behalf of the association, Mr. Shurz
thanked them for the compliment paid him, but
he should not make speech A short time since
he belonged to the church militant but now he
belonged to the church triumphant, and he did
not think IL so important to make speeches now a.
he did then They had achieved great victory
The South was afraid Of war and aggression but
their victory would result In peace, and not in
upon them unless they introduced it themselves
He believed In republican principle long before
the formation Of the Chic ago platform, and he did
not think he should relin9uish them now. Al
battle was not yet over. There was a struggle yet
10 come. There might he a time when one Sec
fion OF the country would be making war upon
the other, and the dire necessity might arise Of
shedding fraternal blood He hoped II would
rot. He believed that the country only wanted a
little time, and ii would soon show that the
than principle. He believed that in a little while
the country would recover from tie shock, and
reign more glorious and happily
After one two airs from the band, the asso-
citation proceeded to call on Cassius M Clay, at
wiIIards' Hotel
Mr.. Clay, in a few words, expressed bis graft
fca'ion at such a demonstration on their part, but
could not make speech. His sympathies which
he bad had for many years with the nationality
Of their principles were well known. The prin-
ciIles Of the republican party were the principles
Of freedom. IL was no objection with him that
man was born on foreign soil, but, on the con-
trary, he felt more like calling those brethren
who had chosen FIRE dom to despotism. Their
loyalty to the principles Of liberty demanded that
they should be represented in the Offices of the
nation. He regarded Mr.. Schurz, not az for
egBer, but as his fellow-citizen. He hoped this
Administration would make this true, and in its
appointments at home or abroad only choose be-
tween those who prefer liberty and those who
prefer despotism. He hoped and believed that
this country would remain a united people, and
That their principles would last az long the flag
which they rsvered.
After repeated calls. Mr. Banscomb appeared
On the balcony, but not TO make speech. He
rever did such things, and IL was imprudent TO
do SO at that late hour.
The association then called for Mr. Shurz but
be not being present, Mr. Sherman, Of Ohio. was
called out He should not make a speech either
He. had been forced to come out, and he would
only say that IL they were all republicans they
were just the kind he liked. He hoped they
would stand by the Union and preserve it forever
intact
POLICEMEN "TAkEs In" AND DONE FoR-Yes-
to-day morning, man was arrested In the eighth
police district or a charge of violently kicking a
woman. she being in a delicate situation, the
effect Of the assault placing her life in peril In the
opinion OF her physician, he Was taken before
the magistrate, and upon examination committed
20 Jail for trial. The two policemen in whose
ch1rge he was placed were cautioned not to let
their prisoner escape. But the prisoner was
shrewd man, and evidently well posted as to the
little eccentricites Of the Mayors ''model'' force;
besides he had quarter Of dollar in his pocket
They wendell their way along Capitol Hill until
they came opposite one Of those little three cent
. whisky mills' with which our good city
abounds, and which VIGOROUSLY exist on Capitol
Hill and other places without a license, when the
prisoner said that he was sdry;'' he also men
toned the fact that he had upon his person a
twenty-five cent piece, and proposed to stand
treat Policemen are but mortal, and besides,
the temptation, 1t must be acknowledged was a
great one. They paused, considered, Welded,
and in twinkling the closing door of the little
'.mill' hid them from the public view The
drinks Were duly taken, and no reference was
made to the infOrmality about the license The
prisoner now expressed a desire TO perform an
ablution In the little back room, to which his
guardians assented, and hs disappeared through
the door Of communication. After waiting a
proper time, the two grey coats peeped In 10 see
how their man was prOgressiBg, when 10. he had
progressed out Of sight and hearing They both
sprang TO the front door AMI dashed along the
pavement, the one up the street and the other
down, to the unqualified wonder Of all the dwell
FRS In that peaceful region who had never before
witnessed such phenomenon Of police activity
Giving the chase up az bad job, they went of
10 console themselves as best thew might under
the circumstances. After they had got well out
Of sight, the prisoner emerged from small build
Ing at the rear Of the premises Of the whisky
milf Aforesaid, and passing out Of the front door
Of the place, cooly walked of and made good
his escape.
ALEXANDRIA irkNs.-The funeral Of the late
Thomas Burns, Of Alexandra, whose sudden
death we noticed some days since, took place on
Tuesday afternoon last. The funeral procession
was large, and religious services appropriate to
the occasion took place at ST. Mary's Church
Royal street. Rev DR.. Early preached the funeral
sermon, and Rev. p. p. Kroes OBLIGATED at the
funeral services.
The remains Of nir. Geo. Slacum, an old resi-
dent Of Alexandra, and at one time u g. Con
sui at Rio, were yesterday morning committed to
the tomb. The funeral services took place at ct
Psul's Church, PITT street, Rev. Mr.. Norton on
ciating.
From the Alexandria papers we CLEAN the fol-
The ducking sloop Delta, Capt Smith, arrived
up yesterday evening from the lower Potomac
When OF Holland Point, on Tuesday night, one
Of her crew, German, walked overheard In his
sleep and was lost.
Capt. Stuart arrived up yesterday with a load
of $50 shad, caught by the Potomac gillers The
Captain sold out instantly at $50 per hundred
house, IL appears that there are but IS kegs now
in his keeping, containing 2 ,125 pounds. This Is
the entire stock In trade of the city, with the
exception Of some little kept in the stores for
The British bark Louise 10 now king I'm large
Quantities, Of eour, wheat, and corn, for Liver
Pool. several OF our merchants are interested In
her cargo.
BALTIMORE ANNUAL CoNFRRKScE AT SrspS-
TOY, Va Yesterday, the Baltimore Conference
met in stanton, Va, together with meeting of
the society TO "a Ike some with regard to the
action Of the last General Conference relative 10
ssaveholding. The membe Of the Conference
are domiciled In the houses Of the citizens of
stanton without regard to religious denomina-
tion. Bishop Scott presides at the Conference
and 10 represented az having great sympathy with
the border churches -
Among the Bal.imcresns who are there are
Charles Baker, Esq, presidept Of the second
btanch Of the city council; Dani Thomas, ESQ,
Benz. Buck, Esq and Judge Bond. -
From Washington are Wesley Woodward, ESQ :,
Mr. Harness, and others
DEATHS IN GEoRexrowS-Cspt George r
De Laroche, an old defender, and one of the most
well known and esteemed cit lens Of Georgetown .
died at bis residences In that city this morning
He has been employed by the Government for a
number OF years a. a draug htsman In the Navy
Department. Oak Hin Cemetery In Georgetown
and Gienwood Cemetery I'm our city are enduring
nonumens Of bis taste and ability, a. both were
designed by him. F-E.e = -
Mr. John Wilson, another old and highly re-
spected citizen Of Georgetown, died yesterday.