Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-10-12

ments were offered on the occasion:
l.. Our distinguished guest-the fearless de-
fender of the freedom Of speech and faithful re-
preventative Of his constituency. May his future
be IS glorious as his past has been honorable and
patriotic.
- F.P:" Justice; fidelity and patriotism
the three disting uished characteristics Of our
guest. the Hon. J. F. Potter.
g. Tue disloyal men In the employment Of the
Government. May they be as clay in the hands
Of the Potter, all to be fashioned into vessels Of
dishonOr.
ANOTHER SUFFERER.-Editor Star: ! unite
with your correspondent, "a Subscriber" In
complaining Of the outrageous depredations COM
mtted upon the crops Of the farmers in the vicin-
ity Of Washington, by the soldiers stationed at
the different camps. That there are many in the
different regiments who are thieves from inclina-
ton and habit, am sorry, but compelled to be-
lieve. That they are permitted thus to depredate
upon our citizens and disgrace the uniform they
wear Is to be lamented; and, allow me to say the
responsibility lies with the officers Of the regi-
ments to which they belong. IL the Colonies
Lieut. Colonies, &c, will do their duty In a pro-
per manner, those living near the encampments
will have no occasion to complain Of depredations
upon their gardens, fields, or fruits nor Of inso-
lence from the men. From the order published
In your paper from Col. T. F. Brodhead Of the
Michigan regiment Of cavalry, will warrant
there will be no thieving or trespassing by his
men; that they will take nothing without leave,
nor anything without paying for It. The Rhode
Island regiments have won an envIable reputa-
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plauded by all; let others emulate their example
Let regimental officers look to the morals and
manners Of their men, as well az TO their perform
ance OF the manual exercise, marching, &c.
FARMER AND SUFFERER.
FATAL ACCIDENT. - Yesterday afternoon, an
vSs, were employed in holsting the compo-
siton used In making gravel roofs, 70 the top Of
small house belonging to Mr.. Jas. Wise, on
Seventh between G and H streets, the fastening
gave way, and the hosting apparatus fell to the
A Of Fal
little girl, daughter OF August Matz, who, with
her mother, bad been visiting at the house Of Mr.
Sellhausen, who resides In the adjoining dwell
ing. The weight Of the falling timber crushed
the poor child's skull, causing the b-ain to pro-
trude. Surgeons were promptly on the spot, but
no human skill could avail, and death ensued in
very short time. The distress Of the parents,
who are just about making their residence In this
city, can only be imagined. They formerly resided
In Baltimore. An inquest was deemed unneces-
sary, and the Coroner was not noticed The num-
Der OF accidents resulting from the bracing
and fastening Of derricks, cranes, scaffolding &c
should warn workmen against leaving any part Of
such contrivances In q doubtful condition. Their
own saiety, as well as the safety Of passers-by,
should dictate the utmost care.
VIcTIMIzED.-Last night, about o'clock the
police Of the Fourth Ward found a soldier lying
In front Of the Bank Of Washington, In a very
pless condition-so helpless that the officers
did not think he got there without being carried
The first impression was that he was simply
some
thing more serious He was taken to the Central
station and placed In charge Of the military there
whsre he gave bis name as Lieut. l. Eaton, sd
Pennsylva MIA regiment This morning, Rounds
man Cronin, who suspected foul play, inquired
IL be had lost ANYTHING; and was told at the sta
ton that he was S55 short Of money, as well as
other articles Of value TO him. The probability 10
that he was drugged and robbed, and then laid
where he was found His cap was nowhere about
when he was discovered, and II Is probable that
Ii is at the place where he was victimized The
case will be investigated by the police.
PARADE.-Yesterday afternoon, the 22d Massa-
chusetts regiment, Col. Henry Wilson, appeared
upon the Avenue with their splendid band and
drum corps, and marched from First to Thir-
tenth street, and by F and Fourteenth streets to
the Avenue, and returned to their temporary
quarters near the depot. The regiment numbers
about 400 men, and their marching and evolu.
tons indicate that they have been cared for In
the school Of the company. A few weeks In
structon in the school Of the battalion will make
II one Of tie most efficient corps in the volunteer
service. This regiment has a battery and COM
pany Of sharpshooters.
POLICE MATrERs-BefOrs JEstie. CLark-On
THURSDAY, the police of the Second w ard picked
up Bill keyes, alias Bill Monkey, we'll known
colored individual for being drunk In the street
He was sent to the workhOuse for sixty days
James Koones and Catharine Smith were taken
up for aghting. They were lectured upon the
impropriety Of their behavior and dismissed.
Befors JEsties Ba,naeLo, Yesterday MARY
Lynch, drunk and disorderly; workhouse 30 days
Antoine Rupert, selling liquor withouta license;
SENT BACK Yesterday, about O'Clock, Mary
b9fore Ii O'Clock she had again got In swesrin
way" and among her old associates In Goat alley
raised quite muss, to the great annoyance Of the
well disposed Patrolman Beall picked up the
gay and festive lass and took her before Justice
Barnaclo, who sent her to the palace again, for
her spiritual improvement Not appreciating the
good Intentions Of the justice Mary got quite I'M
ruly on the way, breaking the buggy and smash
ing things generally.
No MORE PERMITS The many complaints
from various neighborhoods In which balls and
dances are usually given by colored persons, and
the necessity for detailing men especially TO at
tend and watch them, have been represented to
Superintendent Webb Of the Metropolitan Police,
mits tor any such balls or dances. The steady and
sober portion Of the colored population great
ly In favor Of the new rule; but the " colored
fancy" Is bitterly aggrieved thereby.
YIsTrKKs TO THE ARMY-It may save many
good people some money and disappointment to
state that Ii 10 impossible for the Provost Mashal
him for permission to visit relatives In camp on
| the Virginia side Gen. McClellans order against
such visits, except in Of extreme necessity,
jured by too frequent visits to the soldiers How
ever painful the restriction may seem 70 be- IL Is
| indispensible a. applications have become Alto
gether too numerous.
| CENTRAL GuARpHousK CAszs John Tolson,
| disorderly conduct; fned IS %. Mary Whitaker,
| do do IS 81. Caroline Snider, do do. S5 %
w McCafrey, drunk and disorderly; do 81 "a
j. w. Pearson, do turned over to the military.
STRAY HoRsKs -Elsewhere will be seen the
advertisement OF MT: J, n. Dennis, Of forty, i've
nv OF the horses at points ment oned In the adyer