Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-03

SERENADE TO GEN. LANE-Gen. Jim Lane, of
Kansas notoriety, who has recently returned from
bis campaign In Missouri, WA serenaded at the
willard Hotel by his friends, last evening about
nine O'Clock. The music Of the Marine Band
attracted very large crowd, which was ad-
dressed by the Hon. Owen Loveioy, Of Illinois.
His speech denoted that his views in regard to
g the peculiar institution" have undergone no
change since the last session Of Congress.
In the course Of bis remarks he said, In allusion
To The rebellion: +" IL you would dry stream
you must strike at its head; so IL we would crush
out this rebellion we must strike at It's head. I
am called a radical man and an Abolitionist. I
es.rv 10 sbo II s ana sxaf nee
"nat 10 slavery (Noice, Born OF hell
Citizens will contend that they are property II
they are, then why not confscase them, the same
as horses. mules and wagons, III they are men,
then why hold them In bondage, Bat we have
the right Of necessity which must die nrt
slavery or the UniOn' tveice, "sIayery.,,D I
Once upon a time there was a king, and Sod told
him to destroy all Tfen. He preferred to save
part, and God took his Kingdom nom him, and
hope certain tall man will not follow this kings
example. (Applause)
He concluded by introducing Gen. Jim Lane,
Senator from Kansas, who announced his views
In regard to slavery snd the war, taking the same
ground as Mr. Lovejoy, which was understood 10
be the emancipation Of the slaves as a military
necessity. General Lane spoke about an hour
larry severe upon the course OF General Eaiieci
Ia Missouri; and In reference 70 the Mason and
Siiden case, and the fear expressed by some PEG.
pie OF roar from the British lion, that with the
watchword Of freedom we can whip the whole
world.
ACCIDENTALLY DRowNRp.-The body of man
was recovered from the canal on Sunday night
and from papers found upon the person Of the
deceased his name Is supposed to have been Ben
Jamin King, master Of a train Of Government
wagons IL appears that be accidentally fell into
the canal near Maryland avenue bridge about
O'Clock In the evening, and was drowned before
help could reach him An inquest was held yes
tsrday morning, when a verdict Of accidental
drowning was rendered. Deceased appeared to
oe ABOUT ~ or % years OF age, and was dressed
In brown cashmere coat blue military vest
gray Pantaioons, white SLOUGH hat, and heavy
He belonged to the Masonic fraternity, which
sfder has taken charge Of the arrangements for
the burial Of the body. The funeral will take
Place this afternoon, and will be attended by the
Masons Of this city.
FULLY CoMxITTED.-Last night, J. G. Bache,
Too was arrested for the larceny Of a z Id watch
Som Col Potter, and committed to iafl for a
nearing, was broug ht out for examination before
JUuee DOM. IL appeared from the evidence
thar tee young man had been intimate with Col
r, ana had borrowed his watch on one occasion
and returned IT. but aftRrward stole ID and pawned
II Tor small amount with a Young man at =
Lewis's Matchmaking establishment, Mr. Lewis
vas summoned TO appear and bring the watch
He did so; and testified to having the watch, and
how ne got IL, by the pawn. Upon being request
cd 70 give II up, be declined to do 30, and the
disposed 81 by the court Justice Dcnn fully
Consulted Bache for trial.
CENTRAL GuARpHouss CAsRs-Bsfors yss,i,s
DoHa-Richard Smith, drunk and disorderly;
waiting trial. Sam1 T. w Hills drunk; do Nor,
rs Flynn and Michael McAboY, soldiers; turned
Rich'd Thomas, do do Jas Westmoreland.
drunk and disorder!y; hned g. o. Samn Peck.
snng; do do 81 81 Clemens Garufeen, do;
DO 81 %. II. Allen, do; dismissed Peter Cas-,
sidY, assault and battery on a gentleman In the
sueeS security FOR court $500 Barnard Fanns-
gan, locked up for contempt OF the magistrate by
commodated. or the arrest seven were made bv
the second, three by the Third, and two by the
Fourth Ward patrols.
THEArKz-Mr Owens, "Topv LumpkIs ),
though not one Of his best characters, was sum.
GENTLY good TO well amuse the audience last
ngnt. MI. Blands Hardcastle" was a careful
sauaactory rendition, as Is everything this Judi
cious performer undertakes Mr.. Drinks 'Young
m nis was the gem Of the Performance, and
Miss Susan DENNIS 4" Mas Hardca stle,i was aIso
exceedingly good. Mr.. Owens "Horatio Spruv-
gins" In the farce, was a screaming bit Of fun
Ionlght, Mr. Owens appears In a character
Rival -
TONIGHT Is the last but one of Kings National
Circus In Georgetown. The whole equestrian
and acrobstic corps appear In novel feats of
horsemsnship and agility. Mad'Iie Hsloise,
with all the stars, are still connected with the
WRAY, the magician and comedian, and
Johnny Boyd, the unrivalled Jig dancer, have
given a new impulse to the crowd that nocks at
ODD Fellows Hall nightly, the rush for tickets
seeming more furious than ever. Another origi-
nal programme tonight.
PREsENrAIIoN.-A splendid saber, belt and
sash, was on Yesterday presented by the officers
capt +. w. Backus, Of company Z, az a testi-
monlal OF their appreciation Of him as an offcer
soldier and gentleman.
NEW PROGRAMME, with the temperance OF
the beautiful Julia Hudson, at Canterbury Hall
this evening Look out for the grand matinee of
tomorrow afternoon for families and children
fof which an immense bill is In preparation.
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CoNPLINENrARY-Lastn night the day patrol
men Of the 9TH district Fourth ward) compli-
mented their late sergeant detective A. r. Allen
with a supper gotten up in fine style by Mrs.
Russell, Seventh street.
WINTER FASHIONS lie Bon Ton, for Deem
ber, confirming valuable patterns and fashion
Magazine, Godeys LadV's Book, Harper's and
all the other magazines for December. Suffers,
Peddlsrs and newsdealers supplied with Station
erp, Blank Books, Newspapers and cheap publi-
cations, at the very lowest prices. Shillington
Odeon Building, corner AZ street and Pennsyl-
Nanla avenue, has large assortment Of diaries
ana AmaBacs for lS62. n27-eo3t
w. w. BURDETTE, at No. ISL 7th street, be-
tween and X, has determined not only TO con-
unue business, but also increase IL very largely
In the last two or three DAYS he has received
than 100 pieces Of dress goods such az de
Iaines worsted goods, silks, &c, ranging In price
rom Is cts: to 81 IS Also large assortment Of
new style cloeks, canton nannels, &C., &c.
BARNARD's VULcANIzED PMS do not corrode,
do not cut through the thinest paper; neither will
they spatter over the roug surfaced paper and
are decidedly the best metallic pen ever made.
shillington, bookseller: stationer, and news
dealer, Odeon Building. corner kour-and "a half
street and Pennsylvania avenue, 10 agent for the
sale Of the "Vulcanized Pen" In this city.
WEITEHURsT, 434 Pa ay., IL furnishing like
nesses Of prominent men, including Gems. Scott,
Me6lelland, (from recent sitting y Butler Banks,
Fremont, Anderson, Wool and others. Every
description Of Hkenesses, from miniature 10 life
size. See his card photographs for sending In