Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-02-22

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ANNIVERSARY OF WAsHINGToS's BIRTH DAY,
IL is noticeable that the o6servancts in honor OF
the natal day OF Washington a day which II
seems was TO have been equally honored in the
capital OF the loyal and the rebel!ious States
should in both cities be clouded by calamity
While loyal citizens here rejoice in the successes
which have attended the Federal arms both I'm
the East and West, they recognized with sub
mission the Christening hand Of Providence
which has brought icton in the family of our
Chief magistrate. In Richmond, the Inaugural
ton OF the ruler they have set up, will necessar-
ly be of d gloomy character, for those who com
menced, aud have carried the unholy war
against the Government must, in the Teverses
which they have recently sustained, see " the be-
ginning OF the end "
The day was ushered in here by the ringing of
bells, and the firing Of salutes from the navy
yard and arsenal and the guns I'm the Notifications
about Washington. echoed AMI Te-ec hoed the
booming throughout the day. The national hag
was displayed from all the public buiI ngs and
most of the private residences in and about
Washington The illumination, which would
have been q general one throughout the District
II II had not been for the Jeath in the Presidents
family, will be only partial. This IL in conse-
quence OF the action Of the authorities in suspend
ing the order of an illumination Of the public
buildings. great many had perfected their
arrangements before the order was issued, nd
these Will probably illuminate Rosentbars
Academy Of Music, on Pennsylvania avenue,
south side, between Ninth and Tenth streets mas
a candle in every window pane, aud the front of
the building j. covered with hags Our neigh
Dor Me'zerotI has out hne pictorial Representa-
ton of an equestrian statue Of Washington,
Ranked by Patrick Henry and Thomas Jefferson
A great many other buildings on the avenue are
handsomely decorated. The franklin engine is
on tie sidewalk In front Of their engine-house
and Is handsomely decorated with the national
eolors.
JEFF PAWS HUNG IN EFFIeY.
In the grey Of the morning pedestrians were
horrifed by the appearance OF body, evidently
ppH1 hxyt hp II
the second story of the building corner Of Tenth
street and Louisiana avenue. As the mists dis
persed, il was seen to be an eftgy with a large
placard fixed TO the breast, bearing the name Of
q JEFF Davis " The Sturgis r hes. Uf Chicago,
Ill Captain Steele, quarter in THIS building and
they thus expressed their detestation Of treason
and traitors.
THE MOVEMENT TOWARDS THE CAPITOL.
half past 10 O'Clock, PeHnsylvani avenue
and the streets leading TO Il were thronged with
parties OF ladies and gentlemen on their way to
The Capitol to witness the ceremonies in the
House Of Representatives
At noon the bells were again rung, and salutes
fred.
ExERcIsEs AT THE CAPITOL.
At an early hour this morning, a c-1ssess tide
Of humanity began to stream up the avenue and
through the grounds surrounding the Capitol,
beseiging the entrances, ard patiently lingering
around the porticOs in the vain hope that some
thing might {" turn up'' by which they could
effect entrance iato the Hall of Representa-
tves, where the Interesting exercises arranged
EOuI6
wore away, and the courteous but firm janitors
proved intieXibie, integral parts of the thrung
dropped OF, an set into 4 counter current down
from the Capitol, while th-ir places rapidly flled
up with new corners. All entrances to the Cap
itol were closed the north and east doors of
the north wing ard the eas: and west doors Of
the south wing.
Oficers were stationed con iguous 10 each other
thToug bout the dcnSely crowded passages and
upon the staircases, 10 preserve decorum and
point out the respective portions Of the galleries
assigned to families Of Senators, members and
invited guests diplomatic cOTTs. ladies. and gen.
tlemen All appTOaches TO the floor Of The House
were closed save the private staircase of the men,
bers. The galleries Were crowded beyond COM
fort, and no little amusement was occasionCd by
the prOtestations OF the occuTaa,s Of the gentle
mems gallery against the ''pressure" brought to
bear by those In the aisles and doorways one
individual psTsistentiy shouting, "POlce, police,
At the right OF the Speaker the heavy oaken
chairs, with their green upholstery, formed an
agreeable contrast 10 the light maple cane-seated
chairs upon the left, and in addition to the fags
over the Speakers desk, a beautiful banner was
suspended from the reporters gallery.
AT 10 O'Clock the House was called to order by
the Speaker, as usual.
Mr.. Crittenden regarded the presentation of
rebel flags as inappropriate, and moved that that
portion Of the orders Of exercises be dispensed
with.
Mr.. LOvejoy demanded the yeas and NAYS
Mr. Dawes opposed the presentation, and Oh
lected TO magnifying the character OF the fags by
such disposition Of them.
After considerable excited discussion, a resolu-
ton carrying out the motion Of Mr. Crittenden
was adopted-Yeas 20, nays 81.
The Clerk Of the House was directed by resolu-
ton to inform the Senate that the House was
ready TO receive that body with the invited
guests, for the purpose Of participating in the
anniversary exercises, and at one O'Clock the i'm
posing procession entered the Hall.
At the head, escorted by the Secretary Of the
Senate, walked Vice President Hamlin, followed
by the Chaplain Of the Senate, Rev. DR. Sunder-
land, Senators, Cabinet, Count de Paris and Due
de Charities, Judges Of the Supreme Court with
the exception Of Chief Justice Taney), foreign
ministers, officers Of the army and navy, headed
by Major General Mcclellan, lin neat shoulder
straps,) and invited guests.
No sooner was the young Commander recog-
niZed than the galleries broke out into vociferous
applause, the ladies performing well their part
by the nimble use of their hands.
Among the invited guests upon the floor were
Mayor Wallach, N. p. Willis accompanied by
Geo. Boxer the poet, Rev DR.. Charming, Leutze
the artist, Bigelow Lawrence, Henry c. Carey,
and other notabllities.
The judges Of the Supreme Court, officers Of
the army end navy, foreign ministers and invited
guests occupied the seats at the right Of the speak
er's desk, and the Representatives, with a num-
Der of ladies, the seats upon the left The Cabi-
net and Senators occupied the three front rows of
seats, with the Vice President at the left Of the
speakers chair.
A most impressive prayer was then offered by
the Chaplain OF the House Of Representatives,
Rev. T. IA. Stockton, and the farewell address OF
Gen. Washington read by the Secretary Of the
Senate, Mr.. Forney.
MILITARY.
There was no concerted military display to day,
but the Sd regiment Of New York artillery, which
arrived on Thursday night, passed up the avenue,
attracting considerable attention.
RUN Up.
The large national flag presented a short time
since to the Washington Monument Association,
was raised on the staff on the summit Of the ODE.
lisk to-day at noon.
APRoPos TO THE DAY.
The Statue Of Freedsm, for the dome OF the
Capitol, will to-day receive the finishing touches
at the studio Of Clark Mills, Esq.
CRIMINAL CouRT-AdjoHrnneaf The case Ct
Nicholas Thields on trial for stealing revolver
valued at $40 from Frederick Beck was conclud
ed yesterday, and the jury brought Ia verdict Of
guilty. Messrs McNelr and Foley, counsel for
defense, moved for a new trial. 1ho Court said
the motion must be argued immediately then, a.