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

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from whence they proceeded TO call on Hon. Mr.
Crtttenden at IL m. On entering Mr. Crttenden' q
parlor the committee was introduced to Mr.. G d;
after which they were individually presented to
him by Mayor Berret. After some moments OF
social intercourse, Mayor Berret in a few remarks
expressed their high appreciation Of his services
In the councils Of the nation Of his interest the
welfare of the CITY, and their regret at his depar-
sented copy Of the joint resolution Of respect to
Mr. Crittenden, adopted by the City Councils and
approved March 4, 1861.
Mr.. Crittenden, in a short speech, expressed his
acknowledgment for the honor conferred upon
him, and his regrets at being compelled to part
with them. 1t was, In fact, his second home.
he had lived many years among them, and he
could frankly say that he loved the people Of the
city OF w ashington. Although he left 1t with
sentiments Of deep regret, yet 1t also with the
hope OF meeting them again when they should be
more prosperous and happy, and when their
the country would settle down into hapeless
mass Of ruin. He did not believe that the monu-
ment would outlive the noble structure of this
Union. Old Kentucky had souvenir In that
monument: She was the first to enter the Union
after the adoption of the Constitution, and she
would be the last to leave It, She would be faith
full to the last moment, and II the Government did
fall the U mon might go to wreck, but the States
would have to leave Kentucky. She would never
State to unite with her
He did not know why men wanted to break up
the Union. 1t was a land of freedom and liberty
He challenged them to find man who had ever
been deprived Of his rights property without
redress. The reason for DESTROYING the Govern
ment was that II had been great and benefcient,
Its institutions free, and its privileges so broad
that men had become corrupt, and were now
seeking to blast their own prosperity as well AZ
the hopes of the whole nation. He was confident
that better counsels would yet prevail
He believed that the people from all parts Of the
continent would gather under the folds Of our
nay, and win back hV kindness those w O bsd
separated from us. This was his hope and his
faith And he should retire from the toll Of pub
lie life with firm confidence that the nation
would soon come out Of its struggles and would
be able to look back with thrill Of ioy upon the
Dangers which had cemented them more firmly
and which had made them a happy
peaceful, and glorious people.
Mr.. Crittenden concluded by repeating his
thanks and Acknowledgements for their mark Of
esteem, and after few moments conversation the
party withdrew.
The METHODIST CONFERENCES. Yesterday,
ABOUT twenty clergymen Of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church left this city for the Baltimore
Conference, to assemble tomorrow at stanton
Va. The business of this term will be Of great
Inn Importance to the church In the border confer
ence districts. The laity have elected delegates
TO convene at stanton at the same time, to con-
suit with the Conference. Thev do not properly
belong to the legislative body, but will no doubt
have great influence in the important legislation
OF the Conference. Quite a number Of changes
will be made in this District according to the
itinerant system Of the church.
The ministers and iaymen belonging to the
Methodist Protertant Church started this morning
for the Maryland Conference, also to assemble TO.
morrow In Newark, n. J. The ministers of this
church are also under the itinerant system but
no changes are expected, as none have served
ther entire term Of two years in the District sta
tons. The business Of this Conference will be of
general importance to the church, but there are
no I'm por'ant questions expected to come before
the body.
OREGON DELEeArIoN.-On Saturday afternoon
1 : oregon delegation waited upon President
Lincoln Tor the purpose Of paying him their re-
spects The delegation, numbering about ffty
men, were individually introduced to the Pres.
dent by Mr. i. J. Drye, and after the usual
greetings. &c, the party retired. Among the
amusing incidents Of the occasion was the follow.
ing:
gentleman Of the party remarked " that Ore
gon was large State, and would soon WELD a
mentn
"Oh, yes" said Mr.. Lincoln; otis rather
larger than Maryland and Rhode Island, which a
man can hurry across In few hoursn
Some one remarked that A" they had heard OF a
States"
Mr.. Lincoln, with comical twis, of his face,
responded: Gentlemen, If you please we won 1
say anything more on that subject" and Il was
drapped."
b DelPhey and lady went to church about TX
O'Clock, leaving their married daughter, Mrs
Fields, In back room, the front door being un-
locked, and the gate not fastened Upon return
Ing from church, they found the gate oDen, and
when they reached their chamber, on the second
Moor, what was their horror TO find everything IN
confusion, showing unmista kably that they had
been robbed. A small desk or box which had
been used to keep money in, was opened by a
KEY which ft ii perfectly, and which was ieft
lying on chair near by, and the contents, con-
sisting Of between $500 and 800 In gold, large
cameo breaspin, gold chain, and several finger
rings, were taken. A 800 counterfeit note lying
upon the desk, In full view, was not taken and
the top Of the desk had piece Clipped OF as II
70 create the impression that it had been forced
Ihese facs, In connection with other incidents
show most clearly that the theft was committed
by some one thoroughly conversant with the
family affairs -AfsIdndria Sentinel
THRArKR-The curiosity to see the debutante
Gertrude Argyle, of whom so much was antic!
Pated from the report of those who had enjoyed
an opportunity OF judging Of her merits, broug l.,
an audience together made up very largely Of
those who visit 4 theater only on rare occasions
The play was Millman's tragedy Of {" Fazio,n in
which the debutante performed the part Of :! Bi.
anea," an ardnou' one inde"d for !. beginner
Her voice and figure require development to en-.
able her to do full justice to her undoubted
genius; buts she certainly went through her trying
ordeal with courage and 70 ce hardly to have
been expected from one SO apparently sensitive
thrOug hout and was called before the curtain al
the close Of the piece. Tonight she appears al
" Parthenia" In the play Of "1ngomar, - when a
better Opportunity will be afforded Of judging OF
her capabilities.
MEDICAL CORPs OF THE : G.. ARMY-Somt
two years ago, a man who passed In this CITY by
the name Of DR.. J W. Dowsing, was arrested and
committed to Jail on four separate charges Of for
gerry. After remaining a considerable time in the
"Blue Moselle," he at last found friend In a
worthy mechanic of this city, who became hi.
security in the sum of "a 900, and Dowsing was
Set at liberty. He left before the court term and
went South, leayisg his bail in the lurch We
note the recent appointment Of " DR.. J w Dow
sing" to be a surgeon in the s. c. Army; and the
question 10 here II this be the individual who is
now In such demand by the parties defrauded in
this District. BY the way, a package Of dolls
which was put up TO his order at an avenue fancy
store the day before his incarceration still await
his order 1t 10 presumed that these, being packed
previous TO the ordinance Of secession, will be
admitted duty free.
A CoMPLAINT.-Thism morning, complaint was
made against member of the night police named
Donivdn, who, In addition to his office AZ guard
ian OF the peace, has a whisky shop or grocery In
the northern part Of the Fourth Ward. The COM
plant was that a bad boy named James, alias
Paddy Welsh, took his mothers and sisters
clothing and pawned them with the Waterman
for 81 IS. He told his sister what he had done,
and when she went to the shop Of the Waterman
to pay the money and get the articles, Donivan