Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-10-16

CLpCAPlToL,O c..e Is6,-Edifor Star. Allow
mi the privilege tosay, through your paper. that
the stat' ment OF the N. Y. Times correspondent
concerning my capture is entirely false I was
not caught trying to make nv Way across the
rl'er into Maryland nor had any "furlough
10 visit my family here" l was at nv home in
:, S S on s,ck hdre when, on Friday, the 5th,
We house was surrounded by three boats crews
from the Eureka, Satellite and Freeborn, and
was made a prisoner. / was taken on board
the Eureka. and transferred from one vessel to
ahother and Capt. Magaw knew nothing of the
capture until met him late at night on the
fag-ship Freeborn. My family is now. and
always have been, at my residence in Virginia.
OF which State L am tsto the manor born
Great cOnspicuity is given to nv ss Rebel re-
Simentals, and there are obvious reasons to
explain why the Confederate is more remarka-
DE IN aShington than the Federal uniform in
Richmond Confined to the house by rheuma-
tsnn. was found in dishabille: but one of nv
captOrs suggested n thickroat as more appro-
pria1e TO the invalid, and 1 assumed the only
garment accessible. was gratifipd to observe
the interest and admiration n Confederate uni
FORM attracted on Pennsylvania avecue. rs
passed up to prison.
The Tribune publishes n story rs ridiculous
and Croundless as the other. 1 have had no
reason TO entertain or display the least feeling
OF indignation. as since my captivitv.I have
ENJOYED every privilege that could be accorded
an officer In my category.
In this connection may he allowed to men,
ton Capt. MagaW, commanding the fiotiIla.
Capt. Ives, third officer. and men. of the Navy:
Major Doster, Provost Marshal's Department.:
and Lieut.. Miller. governor of the prison, and
express my cordial appreciation of their polite
ness, and thank them for their many attentions
hope The Times and Tribune will do mo the
justice TO publish this note.
JOHN TAYLoE
Captain of Cavalry, e. 5. A
Mr.. SAMUEL L. BROAD died this morning nj
ii7 Penn. avenue, after several weeks Illness
with consumption His family and friends are
unknown, but ii is understood that no had n
daughter in Brooklyn, New York He was
cared for by strangers, being destitute, and has
ever persistently refused to speak OF his family
II New ork and Brooklyn papere would no.
tiee the fact something might possibly be- heard
OF his family.
1MPROvEMENT.-The building of the hridge
on boundary street. between Seventh and
ourteen!h streets, for the erection of which
council recently made an appropriation. has
ocsm commenced commenced The old bridge having be-
come dilapidated and dangerous, the travel
along this street being veryvgrcat. renders a
substantial bridge necessary
-, OF Chnburne Hospital, on Wednesday last
presented TO their Surgeon, G. NJ Mc(Iill. n
handsome sword, belt and sash, as a token of
respect and regard for his kind and untiripg A.
lennon 10 mem. The sword was presented BY
mr l. knight, in neat speech, which was
responded 10 by DIR. McGill.
New HOTEL AND Observation-Disclosures
mitchell and Kirby will open on Monday next
a first class hotel and restaurant on Thirteenth
streets, immediately north of Penns yIyania
avenue These gentleman know show to
Keep q hotel" and the public may rest assured
That every attention will be given to visitors
FORTH WARD STATION CAsEs-Before ms
nee " Gitsr.-GeOrge johnson. drunk and diSOr.
derry: fined 81. Robert j. Morgan. do: do Sc
ChafleS BuQilc, drunk: turned over to the
military Henry Humes, do: fined So T. w
fiennlkIn, james Jones, do; dismissed
NlAONS tEEMORNE CIRCTS.-Thp opanino
mas been postponed until Saturday evening
next III order to give the mana cement annie
umc 10 perfect their arrangements for the in
auSuration OF superior order of amusemenL,
THE STccEsS OF DR. Won Moschzisker, Oculi,taud
Aurist. has indeed never been surpassed Tcstimn-
nal after testimonial. and from persons who would
noI give such testimony unless they felt not only
lustihed but duty they owed to snffe ring humsni
W nave been published, stating his extraordinary
success IN restoring sight and hearing where almost
ali hope was given up Let therefore those who
need hiS services without DELAY consult him Ills
ONCE l. 227 Pa. avenue. ~
Is 1T PoSS IBLE THAT ANY SOLDIER can ha So
ioollsh as to leave the city without supply of IIo-
deeply regret il. These medicines are the only
Certain cure for Bowel Complaint Feyers Sores
ana ecurvy. Only 25 cents per Box or Pot eg3
Go ALL of you to the Dollar Store, AIS Pannsy}-
wanna avenue. near Four and a half street and see
tiif >piehdl1 stock OF New Goods now opening and
Take your choice for One Dollar oc i37Iws
BATCHELoR'S HAIR DYE
TIk hest in L.