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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-03-14

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women, who have made pres Tor thirty years
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Hickory ~ 80,
Hal seasoned at 81, sfz
Ba kcrs' Pine at Se, t-r .-
Hsfseesoned Pine at S6 30, .
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portsnt garment made in style and Of material a.
they should be, VIII please step in and leave their
number. SAM'L w. THOMPsON,
$40 Pa. avenue, under
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WOOD AND COAL.
u Have on Certer's Wharf seasoned Oak and
zine Wood. which WI deliver promptly. at the
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-03-14

MuRDocH's READINGS TO morrow night Mr..
J. e Murdoch Il 20 read the new and patriotic
poem, 'The wagoner Of the Alleghanies," by
+. B. Read, at WiIlard's Hall. such a poem,
delivered by sush an elocutionist a. Mr.. MUIR
doch must be treat indeed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-03-14

THE SMALL NoTE BILL The following Is the
bill which was reported In the House OF Repre-
seniatives by the Committee on the District Of
Columbia and re-committed:
A BILL 10 authorize the banks Of the District to
issue notes Of less denomination than FIVE
dollars
Be IL enacted, &c, That the Bank OF the Me-
tropOlis, Bank Of Washington and Patriotic Bank
Of w ashinp ton, and the Farmers and Mechanics
Bank and Bank Of Commerce. Of Georgetown,
notes Of a denomination less than five dollars |:
Preceded, The amount 50 issued by each bank,
Including the issue Of notes Of larger denomi-
nation. shall not exceed one-third Of their capital
Prsridsd further, That the stoc kholders be lndi-
vidually liable to the holders for all notes that
may be issued by said banks.
Sec. 2 And Be it further enacted, That all acts
heretofore passed which may be incompatible
with this act be, and the same are hereby, re-
pealed
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BETTER TIME. COMING


ALEXANDRIA, March l3, 1562.-Editor Star
On stepping into grocery store on my way
home last evening, noticed the clerk quite bury
putting up goods. On asking him what he was
doing, "0h," says be, "my good fellow, better
time Is coming, we have an order for goods to go
side 80 and So II will be on the crushing out Of
this hofrid rebellion, a better time will come,
and hope soon to see Alexandria again restored
to her legitimate trade.
The regular meeting Of the Union Association
was held last night, and on the new secretary,
the association In few well-tmed and peril
nent remarks, and was followed by j. T. Close,
our State Senator, who gave an account OF what
had been done by the Convention and Legfsa-
ture at Its late session al Wheeling. DR. smith,
8 A, being present, he was called on, ana
made one Of his powerful addresses. The DIT.
leaves here for the Gulf coast In day or two.
Camp&aders are itting out to follow the army;
several went out yesterday, and more this morn
ing. since the destruction Of the batteries on the
Potomac the river begins TO have more lively
appearance, steamboats, and vessels arriving and
departing in goodly numbers. UNION.
The WATER TAx-The bill introduced into
the Senate Yesterday by Mr.. Grimes, chairman of
the committee on the District Of Columbia "pro-
vIdes for the care and preservation Of the work
constructed by the United States for supplying
the Potomac water to the cities Of Washi gton
and Georgetown, ;" &C., authorizes the levving OF
upon all lots fronting streets alleys on which
main pipe may be laid, to be assessed In proper
ton to fontage Of such lots; also the levying Of
tar upon buildings not taking water, of not more
than five dollars less than dollar, for the
erection and maintenance Of fire plugs throue bout
the CITY These taxes will constitute fund to be
used exclusively in defraying the cost Of the dis
tribution of water
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-03-14

GENITAL GuARpHousE CAsEs-B.fors Justice
Clark William Murray, r. Carey, Reuben
soldiers drunk and disofderly; turned over 10 the
military. Clinton Pulaski, charged with steal
Ing q watch from Mr.. Geo. Darval; dismissed.
Charles DennisOn, drunk; sl.9i. Leopold SKI
ruski, do; dismissed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-03-14

The D'EPINEuIL ZOUAvEs.-A number Of the
separated from the Burnside expedition have
been for 'everal days In this city, and the con-
duct Of many II them has not been very credit
able to the corps; the contrary It has served to
impress the public, military and civil, with
very poor opinion Of them. IL Is said by MILL
tary men that the officers have been mustered
out Of the service, and II was proposed to turn
the men over 70 other regiments, and that they
object to the transfer. That there are men among
them who would be creditable to any service,
cannot be doubted, but a body, after the
examples Of indecency given by some Of them
yesterday, IL is very doubtful whether officers
who have regulations TO lose, would willingly
accept the command Of them
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SiratfoH.-Joseph Riley, drunk and disorderly;
wOrkhouse 90 days. VIM. Bransell was arrested
en- the charge Of assaulting Eliza Mathews, but
the complainant failed to appear before the
magistrate, and the case was dismissed. Larry
Clark, hackman, for profanity, was nned 81 Of
Mary Ellen Jackson, for profanity and using
indecent language was fined sac
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DrrTs.-John II Clarke, selling liquor without
q license; ruled for a hearing. William Hurdle,
threatenfng Hannah Earle; security TO keep the
peace. Peter O'DaY, driving on the pavement;
sent to tho workhouse. Thomas CaIlan and
Christopher Callan, disorderly conduct fined
Al e each
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-03-14

surRENE COuBr, March 13.-HenrY p. Nc
Gown and Jas. Thomson, Esqs, Of New York
were admitted attorneys and counsellors Of this
Court
No. 172 Chas. Goodyear and the Union India
Rubber Company, appellants, vs. the Beverly
Rubber Company. The argument OF this cause
WIS continued by Mr. Mervin fOr the appellants,
by Mr.. Gushing for the appellees, and concluded
by Mr.. b. r. Curtis for the appellants.
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WIDE SUFFRAsE.-Mr. Grimes, chairman OF
the Committee on the District Of Columbia 10 the
Senate, has reported bill making all white male
residents Of Washington except idiots, pau pers,
Migrants, and convicted criminals) who shall have
been In the city and ward six months preceding
the day Of election entitled 70 vote at the mum.
ci pal elections.
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CorNTY POLICE CASES WIN p. Lee, q jolly
tar, hired team, and was enjoying cruise around
the northern suburbs Of Washington, and no
liking the muddy streets in that vicinity, wal
steering bis horse down the sidewalk, when hC
was Oyerhauled aud brought before Justice Wal
ter, who fined him SI.5S. J. Lynch, charged
with stealing wood Of the value Of 81 so, wa,
brought before Justice Clayton, who held him tC
bail in the sum OF SEQ for bis appearance &c
answer the charge before the Criminal Court. w
NJ. Taussing, for driving on the sidewalk, was
fined IS 81 by Justice Clayton.
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FREDERTCKsBuRG

At9 a m to-day. ben Hooker was Of opirion
that the rebels had not yes ,v--7sted Frederieks-
burg Va, though they are entirely cut Of all
their Potomac river batteries
Our belief is, that IL the rebels continue In Fred
ericksburg with any show OF force, II is a mere
blind That Is: that their force there is very In
significant, md stands ready TO run away the in
slant Union picket arrives ip sight Of the town.
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-06-05

STARRING UNDER DIFFICULTIEs.-An novel way to "spark it" was introduced in this village a few evenings since. It seems that a young fel- low who had been "paying attentions" to a young lady, was about to leave town and there fore obliged to hurry up matters in that line. For some reason, however, his Dulcinea was not allowed to bring him into the house where she boarded, at the peril of her losing the place. In consequence of this unexpected difficulty they
 had to content themselves by walking out. This
 method answered all purposes very well, until the evening before his departure. They of course were allowed the advantages of the beau
 tiful moonlight evening, but notwithstanding, it didn't equal the "sitting up O nights" process. While contemplating upon what to do next, a brilliant idea struck the fair damsel. She was
 acquainted with girl who boarded at another house, and she could escort her fond lover there,
 and then they could pursue their courtship with all the peace and tranquility imaginable. Not needing the latensss of the hour, they at once proceeded to the house in question; the better companion knocked at the door; it was opened
 unto them; but on inquiring for the person
 whom they were seeking, they were informed that she had retired. But they must see her at any rate for importance sake. Thereupon the girl was summoned to appear, and the now hap pY couple were escorted into the .parlor. How long it took to ",settle up business deponent saith not but it is authoritatively stated that it was an early hour when the fairest, by invitation on her own part, retired to the laad of dreams with her very accommodating friend, while the opposite companion didn't go home till morn. ing" The whole affair caused a "melodious discord in the happy family where it occurred, and has also created considerable gossip for the scandal-mongers in the peighborhood.-Great Bdrrinutor Courier. .-..4 2. sf ..s
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-06-05

We are sorry the Nashville ladies behave so naughty. The Union says very ludicrous in cident took place few days ago at the Provost Marshal's Headquarters. Across the walk and between the outer gate and the house large na- tional flag is suspended. Two of the ladies pass ed under it but the other two vowed, in anima- ted tones that they would not bow their heads to that :. filthy Lincoln rag.' When the party was about to leave, the two who had gone into the Provost's room passed out of the gate, but the other two were stopped by the guard. "What do you mean Siri Let us out instantly" ]" ex- claimed one of the stiff.necked rebels, sharply. " Not step," said the guard, "you wantonly insulted that flag which we are here to defend, and you can't leave this place without permis- sion of the Provost" The ladies whirled round in furious rage, making brilliant exhibition of garters to the eyes of the guard, and went back under the flag to see Col. Matthews, La dies have peculiar nervous twtchahillty in their gait when much excited, and so one of the fair ones caught her heel in her hoops, and in extri- eating herself, got the other feot into the same trap, and whirled head foremost, and feet flying upwards, into the soft blue grass which waves in the shady yard like the sea-green plumage of Bird of Paradise, s,.3! B % ase4 sS.
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-06-05

A QUEER BooK.-Among the many scarce and curious books at New York book store. says the Evening Post, we notice that-so pop ular halfa century ago-entitled "Ihe mlseries of Human Life or, the Greans of Samuel Seh- sitive and Timothy Testy with few supple> mentary sghs from Mrs. Testy" (three volumes, 12mo., calf. London 1807), whence we extract the following groans, as suitable to the present times of moving and house-cleaning:
 Beginning your residence at the house to which you have just removed, before the repairs are finished, with the comfort of picking your way from one ruined room to another, through fragments of peeled mortar, broken bricks, scat, tered axes, adzes, chisels, &c.,, and, at length, being invaded in the fortress of your study, and pursuing your meditations to the sound of ham. tion the manner in which you drag on your do- nestle existence for long time before half the furniture, utensils, &c., from your late house has arrived; to wit, bed chambers blocked up with matted trunks, bureaus &c., not curtain or car pet to cover the nakedness of the sitting rooms, &c., &c. tsH q .,H .......
 Sleeping in an ill-roofed> attic story, while torrents of rain are falling all night, the leaky ceiling refreshing yeu as you lie with snower- bath, filtered through the testor of your pee.- Then, on rising, quite braced, in the morning
 finding your stockings, neokcloth, &c., anoat.
 ," Sleeping aslant, or lying in bed so mace that YOU feel yourself all night going down hill. with 8 precipice at the end of It,
 Starting out of your sleep on wardrobe bed. bed. stead at the sudden assertion of the temporary hosts su at the bottom, with the consequences. "To the tall Occupying bed of which the length was originally determined with so little regard to you that you have no means 9, keep- ing your legs under cover, except py 'Ppio"ing your chin upon your knees. s..
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-06-05

There is some relief in the monotony Of heavy State affairs here sometimes. One day recently, a gentleman who holds responsible and lucra- tive position in government. concluded to change his lodgings, and sent one of the walters of the hotel where he had selected apartments after his baggage. liF2@ .a.s .9f
 Meeting the waiter an hour or two afterward, he said &
 "We ell, John, did you bring my baggage down? 7" "No, sar " blandly responded the sable gen. tlsman. :5.s @s E.'s.ss,t,. ....s...,s II s'ss,;;,
 "Why-what was the reason?"
 you had not paid your bill"
 Not paid my bill-wh that's singular-he knew me very well when he kept the Girard house in Philadelphia. q 6at t6a531s se s3 sWell, mebbe, rejoined John, thoughtfnlly scratching his head, dat was de reason he wouldn't gib me de baggage" 2's
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-06-05

Ex-PREsIDRNr BucHAKAN.-Col. Forney, in letter to the Philadelphia Press, tells the follow ing story of the Sage of Wheatland' ..
 Not long ago two ladies called at Wheatland, the safe retreat of the man who assisted treason to arm itself in the very sanctuaries of freedom, and while there, they were thrown into converse ton with the venerable ex.President Of course the war was soon introduced, Fort Donelson was alluded to, when he said: Ladies, you must not suppose that this victory will end the war ; there will be much severe fighting yet, and should our Northern soldiers attempt to go South as the warm season approaches, they will be sW ept of like rotten sheepl Besides, ladies you know that the southern people have long anticipated this struggle, and have been prepared for it; they can never be conquered Mss 1 replied Yes, Mr. B. we know, and so does the country, that for tue last four ysars at least the Southern peo
 pie have been permitted to do as they please with the powers that controlled the Government, and have been allowed to have their own way in eve rything; but, notwithstanding all this, it IS our opinion that they will be conquered, and made to return to the support of the old Constitution
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-06-05

From the Euening Posts correspondent ir Fremont's army, dated Franklin, Va. May 2l:
 This position at Franklin is an important one to hold if we fall farther back we shall be obi ged to divide the army in order to guard the routes which diverge towards our base line. | the rebel army intend evacuating Virginia they are very likely to send large detatchments into these mountains, to threaten our forces here and watch their opportunity to fall upon isolated DO sitions, oyerpower and annihilate them. That they are fully conscious of the advantages which they have in thorough knowledge of the coun. try and complete system of espionage which and our movements, is clearly seen in the attack at Princeton. General Fremont has sent out large scouting parties in directions where oul scouts inform us those guerilla parties are again at work.
 An incident occurred near this place which deserves record amongst the heroic deeds which characterize this war. Captain Fish, of the Connecticut cavalry, having left his horse, with a small detachment of twenty-five men, crept up to fence where he was able to see a party of rebel horsemen halting the other side of a sharp bluff, evidently unwilling to turn corner where certain destruction might await them. After firing several shots, every time bringing down his man, he became aware of the fact that he was the mark of bushwhacker who was sta toned some two hundred yards up on the side bluff As the fellow seemed to shoot wide, the Captain didn't pay any attention to him, wher suddenly he became aware of the presence of one of his own men, an Irishman named Carroll wEo placed himself on the side of his officer from whence the bushwhacker was operating.
 "What the devil are you doing there? ?'
 Regarding the inimy shure, tornlnst there in the wuds."
 You will get shot.'
 Bether me than the captain"
 Go to the rear; he has two chances now in stead of one.'' ....
 "And cant I stand idgcwise and kiver you besides?''
 This same Captain Fish has been given com mand of detachment of cavalry and infantry to operate against party of bushwhackers in a direction which l will not mention, for fear oi this letter getting into their hands instead oi yours.
 The presence and passage of our army in the country is having the effect of settling the slave " question here, for emancipation follows its path. have talked with many of these poor negroes, and find them singulary intelligent. A boy only twelve years old, dubbed Abraham by his emancipators, replied to my question as to what he would do should the lieutenant leave him behind
 "But he wont do no sich thing"
 "Supposing he does?" .,
 "I tell you he wont! I'd trabbel always, till I fall dead fore go back to Massa Van Me tre!''
 "Why do you wish to go to Ohio?'
 Case means to learn to read and write; Is dumb now"
 Although there are large numbers of these people within our lines, have not heard of a ngle claim made. They are of great value to us in in many ways, especially as guides, and the scouts tell me that there has never been an in. stance of false or even incorrect information de- rived from them.
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-06-05
KlTTY'S CHOICE.

A wealthy old farmer was Absalom Lee; He had but one daughter, the mischievous
 Kitty;
 So fair and so good and so gentle was she, That lovers came wooing from country and
 city.
 The first and boldest to ask for her hand, Was Q trimy dressed dandy who worshipped
 her. tin;'
 She replied with smile he could well under
 stand,
 'That she'd marry no ape for the sake of his
 skin!'
 The next was Q merchant from business retired, Rich, gouty, and gruff, n presuming old sim Young Kitty's fair form and sweet face he ad- And thought to himself, T can easily win
 her. .., So he showed her his palace and made bluff ,. bow, ,f.'
 And said she might live there but wickedly
 then .. .,.... ..Ea ,. Kitty told him she long ago made rash vow, Not to marry Q bear for the sake of his den ! A miser came next; he was fearless and bold In claiming his right to Miss kitty's affection, He said she'd not want for 0 home while his Could pay for cabin to give her protection han vexed at thlS DoldneSS, but calm Ill trlce; She courtesied, and thanked him, and blush
 ingly then, 7''' &' ''~ Demurely, repeated her sage aunt's advice, g. 'Not te marry pig for the sake of his pen 7; The next wasa farmer, young, bashful, and shy, {. He feared the bold wooers who came from the %'i city; H" s' A,'-4 a'''' ~'A-'+ @ But the flush on his cheek and the light in his
 eye -,,;..,esr f.,f ..,,s,.,.s., ,. .s :, Soon kindled a flame in the bosom of Kitty. My life will be one of hard labor,' he said But, darling, come share it with me if you
 can.' ,- T suppose,' she replied, gaily tossing her head Il must marry the farm for the sake of the sl man. yss ef u' ig =.r'e sg- .e' E..
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-06-05

GAILANTRY OF GEN. THOMAS L. CRITrENpEs.-- Among the numerous anecdotes we have heald
 of the coolness and daring shown by General
 Cr;ttenden on the field of Shiloh. is one told by Creole prisoner, to whom it seems neither the name nor the rank of General 0. was known i: aWe had you whipped at one time in our part of the feld.n said the rebel captive, and we would have kept you whipt and routed you, fit hadn't been for a fellow that rode upi in front of you, on d--d little stump tail nag, just as you
 were breaking and threw his cap into the air with shout like trumpet. After that there
 was nc doing anything with you, and it was
 sooa all over with usW That fellow was Gen. eyal Csitteudeu J9xs nal |
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-06-05

Little by little fragmentary accounts of the fight and retreat of Gen. Banks command. Capt. Mapes of the Maryland regiment says that the contrabands with our army outnumbered our
 full force When the retreat began they seized all sorts of conveyances from their rebel masters and made off at their best speed. The Captain
 ted as rear guard and bridge-destroyers, marched and fought almost constantly for three days without rations or sleep. At the clsse of this herculean effort they were barefooted and well nigh dead with fatigue I
Litchfield enquirer., 1862-06-05

A general order issued from the War Depart ment Feb. B, provides that surgeons from ci- viii live, who tender their services for the sick and wounded in the field, under the invitation of the Secretary of war, will each be allowed while so employed, the use of public horse, . tent. the neces sary servants and the privilege of purchasing subsistence stores from the Comlis. sary Department.