Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-05-09
DEFERRED LOCAL ARTICLES.

DEPERRED LOCAL ARTICLES.
Sunday morning we paid q visit TO this institu-
ton to be present at the religious exercises con-
Quoted by the chaplain, Rev. Mr. slPes, Of the
On entering the chapel we found some 29a OF
the priseAers-1s0 white, and 40 bIack-seated In
rows facing the door and pulpit, which 10 at the
the yard, where they had been marched about for
some little time for exercise. Ia one corner OF the
room 10 the library, which, we regret to saw, 10
not In the best condition, most Of the books from
frpquent usage, being worn out Along this
corner is a bench, on which perhaps a dcfen Of
the best educated of the convIcts were seated as.
librarian. While near this corner we were politely
handed alp Of paper by middle-aged convict
Of good appearance, on which was written the
following In a neat hand:
with q hswsoaper published In Washington. We
would respectfully call your attention to the
dilapIdated state Of our library; and b. kind
enough to recommend an appropriation by Con-
gren f,r Its replenishing. We win feel much
obliged to you "
TIn this connection we would mention that II
any persons have any old magazines or books,
and win notify Mr.. sipss, the prison chaplain, he
viii send or call for them, and be under many
obligations for the gifts. Here is an opportunity
for the benevolent to do much good.1
The chaplain informed US tnat he had two Bible
clssses Of some twelve or fourteen-Cne Of white
and the other OF blsck convicts-who take great
Interest In the lessons. The other copvlcs are
not fully org aniIed into classes but some of the
better educated OF the prisoners take Il on them
sFves TO instruct those In iaious truths IL Is
usual FOR them to engage in these exercises before
preaching, but as the chaplain had received quite
a number Of magazines and other books for dis
uibution these exercises were omitted, and the
books were distributed, the prisoners receiving
them sagerlyi but there not being enough for all
many were disappointed, but were assured that
they would receive some next Sunday Mr. sipes
then announced that he had number Of tracts
with the title, May Christian, becc me solders' -
which were particularly suited to some Of them;
and be desired that those Should have them, and
instantly some dozens Of hands were uplifted 10
receive them. and soon they were distributed
The preaching services were then commenced
the prisoners all rising and singing the hymn
commencing "Oh, for a closer walk with God -
and at It's conclusion kneeling while the chaplain
invoked blessing upon them. After The singing
the chaplain preached short, impressive sermon
from ST. Luhe, 9th chapter and 23d verse, and the
servicPs were closed by prayer.
Aftsr these services were over, the conyicss en-
gagged In singing such hymns as "Vain delusive
world adieu," !" &c some convict at the cOnclu-
sion Of each calling out the page and number of
his fsvorite, which all joined in singing. The
singing was very good-far above the average of
congregational singing, and one piece COM
mencing "Oh where Is Father Wesley, l wonder
where he's gone, !" was sung In such q manner
by the forty black prisoners a. would have dfawn
forth the heartiest applause IL sung In public
Dinner having been called, the convicts were
marched down In the yard, where, after thew
were drawn up In line, the order Yves given
Right face" they all turning quic xiv and rest
Ing their right hand on the shoulder Of the man
In front, and at the command starting on march
about the yard GA Ia snake, at each turn the line
being drawn In toward the center, until at last
they were drawn near the door Of the dining hall
Into which they went regularly, and were soon
discussing The prison fare, which on this occa-
sion consisted Of bean soup with pork
Some Of the convicts appeared as II thew took
no Interest whatever In the exercises but the ma
jPrity were very attentive, and with many II was
apparent that they had taken considerable pains
with their Sunday morning toilet, having on
clsan shirts, and tn cir hair put up In the most
elaborate style. The blacks were seated to them.
s,,s and G,V% %sre neatly drs.,sd many Of he%
been sent tnem by their friends outside and
which contrasted oddly with the coarse white
and brown prison suit.
PoLGcE MATTRRs-FirI Prsefnet.-John Kel.
fy, disorderly conduct; 81 "a. Peter Lisby per.
,oual violence; bail TO keep the peace, and fned
e2 eo. Mary Lighter, surety Of peace, bail to
Second Precinct Daniel Cealler, drunk and
fzhting; taken to camp. w. Bell, drunk and
disorderly; taken home. John scribner, Michael
Burrett, Peter Bowerman, drunk; taken home
John Tibbett, do dismissed. MaryAnger, sell.
Ing liquor without license; do. Peter Woires,
w. Hardriek, J. B. Cauado, Henry Hunsberman' n
drunk turned over to the military. w. McDon-
elds, do; taken TO hospital.
TAiTd Prsefssf.-MarY J Dorsey, Ann Queen,
prosti;utloni workhouse. VIM. Sopher, drunk;
dismissed. Christian Krouse, forgery; do. Cha..
Ellis, Joseph Newell, VIM. Cushman, disorder.
ly conducti 81 "a. Malinda Mocabee, do; dis
missed.
Fox-tA Pr.ei.ct-wm Luther, lsrceny: com.
mitted for court. Elias johnson, burglary; do.
Charles Brown, disorderly; 81 IS. W. Welch,
drunk; dismissed. John Beard, driving on the
Pavementi 80 Se. John Shaver, drunkenness; dis
mIssed -|.-
EigkA Prseinet.-J Josiah Dorset, disordsrIy;
dismissed Francis Grover, abduction; do. Thos
Jones, drunk and diiorderly; turned over 10 the
military. Augqstin Ridley, diunk; dismissed.
d.; do. Frederick Martin, assault; security for
further hearing. Alfred Baxter, drum; costs, 81
cents. - .
NIrth Precinct Johanna Borden, disorderly;
nned sL5s. Jacob Wood. drum; dismissed,
John Robertson, disorderly; fned a. o.. John
Nelly, drunk and disorderi{; nned s2.sI. Thos
s2o.5s. MN. d. Callahan, drunk and disorderIy;
fined 81 Sc. Michael Nash, do; dismissed. John
Kelly. do; do. - -
Tes.k Prse,set Mary Dopneliy, disorderly
PITT, do nned %. James Cechoran, drunk; dis
missed. W. Campbell, disordefly; do. John
Ryan, do do. Cornelius Desmend, obscene Ian
gusgs; do. George Gates, do dc. Geo. ZONES,
do; do. VIM Stephenson, riding on pavement;
hned 80. WIN. s. Dunbannon, druni; disnissed
Dairy O'Brien, malicious mischiei; do. Thos.
curity to keep peace. Thos w heatley, disordsrly:
fined 90. Edward Goldsmith, do de- John
kale, do; do. George Wilson, do; dismissed.
Augustus La Fontain, fast driving; fned $500
Charles Hawes, do; do.
DEATHS OF SoLDIEss The following soldier,
Of the army have died since our last report: :
Thomas Hughes, comPsny X, ilth Pennsylv,-
ala reserves. .rr r.-.- - y =
setssans &c Charles ,Hsnwiei, company Q, la
Private Jones, company E, 10th Penn,yivania-
George achanus, company I, l1th New YORK
George Ra{ne, eoapany +, Sad Pennsylyania'
Nichol HartT, company NJ, ian Massachusetts
battery. - : -
Horace Hill, company II, s6th New York "
Christian Brutstein, company p, fo4th Pennsyi-
vania. =
Cunter Leopold, company b, 2oth New York.
NJ. c. Davis, company B, ID New York eavale
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wsshingtOn Adams, company x, sIOai New