Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-03-08

CAN'T CHxsrs ron TIE axNxlAI-rx-cH1xr.-
Four camp chests for the use Of Gen. Mcclellan
and stan, have been prepared at the establish
ment OF Botelef & Son, on Pennsylvania avenue,
feet long, feet wide, and IS inches deep, and
a description Of one win answer for all The frst
we examined had, a. IL were, double lid, one
opening TO the right and the other TO the left.
Iron rods were convenient to be placed under
these to sustain them In q horizontal position,
forming az IL were two tables. On one was a
chessboard, and on the other Backgammon
board. In the small space Of the chest were
packed cup and saucers, knives and forks, plates,
dishes and bowls, casters, a coffee pot, table
cloths, &c, &C., In fact everything which apper-
tains 70 well furnished table, except the edi-
bles. The crocfery and glassware all fits Into
grooves or spaces In separate compartments, 90
there 10 no trouble or delay In packing or un-
packing, and no danger Of breakage. There IL
enough furniture In this chest nominally for a
entertained by the mess without Inconvenience.
Another chest contained stove, stew pans,
Kettles, gridirons, and other culinary appurte-
nances, ad hbitsns. Another, a considerable
last innumerable articles, seldom thought Of by
amateur housekeepers, but which are, as IL OBJ
served by Mrs. Toodles, " very handy TO have1n
the house,
CoRREcIIoN-Editoy Evsning Star My at
tentIon has just been called to report Of the pro-
the Stay Of the 4th inst, Of which the following
"Mr Lloyd asked IL he (Mr Richard.) would
object to proposition allowing negroes to vote
"Mr Richards replied that he would not, most
decidedly"
The question as put to me by Alderman Lloyd
negroes to vote In this city. My answer was, (and
as decidedly as Possible,) that would not favor
false light know, but the published report
causes me to favor q proposition, than which
nothing could be further from my appreciation.
By inserting the above In the Star you will cor
many, as well a. place me right before the COM
washington D. c., March 5, 1852 NAAAO'
SBcEsH FINANCIAL CuRIosITIEs. the
specimens Of shinplasters Of DIxie's land we
have seen, 10 an issue Of the corporation Of Shep
herdstown, Va. IL Is printed upon piece ofthin
Sss ons
many hands until the edges are unravelled nearly
to the printing; and the glazing rubbed on, nearly
obliterates the ofacial signature. The following
10 the form:
Issued BY an act Of the Corporation Of May H. 1851
s shepheNSd a sSy Nov J. 1861 s
Due by the
Corporation Of Shepherd,town
Five Cents,
Payable In Virginia Bank Note, by w M Sheetz,
Treasurer, to the Bearer, on Presentation Of
these bills In sums Of Five Dollars.
Geo. Ryers, Recorder. Jno. Reynolds, Mayor.
Across the ends of the rag "5 Cents, S Centsn
Is printed, by way Of finish.
Nor So ~. S. Steamer Jacob Bel, Potomac
FotiHa, Mareh 4, 1s62.-W. d. Wallaeh, Editor
Of the Stay-Sir: see bv the issue Of your paper
Of the oath ultimo, that am announced as de.
serter from the Navy. That assertion pronounce
false. When was In Washington was confined
to my home some ten days, which gave rise to the
rumor on account Of not reporting myself every
morning, according to the rules Of the Navy, at
the yard.
enlisted with patriotic heart under the flag
Of my country, and am willing TO die under 1t.
BY giving this an insertion you will much
oblige, very respectfully, your obe't servant,
CHAUNcBY r. GREER.
SUDDEN DBATH One of the prisoners recently
released from Richmond, and who has boarded