Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-01-02
AFFAIRS OVER TEE RIVER,

correspondence OF The Star /
HUNTERS CHAPEL, Va, Jan. l, IS62-Editor
Sfar: Having seen In your paper notice OF the
arrest Of Mr.. Corbett, residing near here, upon a
charge OF treason, take this method of setting
was Mr.. V. p. Corbett, and not s. B. Corbett
owner Of the farm near Hunters Chapel. The
former gentleman had charge Of a tract Of valu-
able wood land owned by his father in New York
by whom Mr.. V. p. Corbett had been vested with
the power Of attorney. Certain parties at whose
instigation Mr. Corbett was seized, had contracted
VIII the military authorities to supply the troops
with wood, and Instead Of cutting up that which
bad been already felled, they proceeded to cut
down and remove valuable timber on the lands
OF people residing In this vicinity. Mr.. Corbett,
contractors In relation to the wanton destruction
Of property left In his charge and finally laid the
case before the authorities, whereupon the con-
tractor At once charged Mr.. Corbstt with treason
and had him arrested So far from being q Sc
cessionlst, Mr.. Corbett was q /" Lincoln MANI
during the Presidential campaign, and at the
commencement Of hostilities, before the Federal
troops advanced into Virginia, was compelled to
leave the State on account Of his sentiments.
AFyAas IN ALExAspRA "A considerable
number Of buildings are now occupied under au-
thorfty Of the U. 8. military force, stationed In
this city. We give q list Of them The depot
and workshops Of the Alexandria and Orange
Railroad; workshops Of the Manassas Gap Rail.
road Company; negro Jail, upper Prince street;
Aspen Grove, upper end Of King street; private
residence, corner Of Washington and Duke streets;
u residence
Daingerfeld; school house and residence Of the
messn. kemper; Mansion House; M arshal House;
residence Of Jas. 8. HaIlowel Fairfax street; pri.
ss.s .s.idsScs, corner n 10 Of king and Columbus
building, corner Prince and 50. Asaph STREETS;
Mr.. Emerson's late residence, corner Of Wolfe
and Water streets; Tennesson's old restaurant,
Cameron street, opposite Market 50 uare; residences
Of Rev. James T. johnson; residence Of willism
II. Fo1le; residence Of George w. Brent and
few othen.-LeeGI NsUs.
POLICE -Yesterday, Dennis Ferry was arrested
by the police Of lthe Third Ward upon a charge
Of assault he was taken before Justice Clark
q charge Of assault and battery and dismissed by
Justice Walter. The Fourth Ward parrolmen ar.
rested Jane Connsr for being drunk; dismissed by
and battery on John Haywood, was retained for
q bearing. Jas o Rooney and Bridget his wife
created Considerable disturbance OF the neigh bor.
hood In The seventh police precinct; turned over
TO the military authorities. A Campbell and
Reuben Sewelf, were arrested for assanlting and
beating Mr.. VIM Dawson The case was post
Poned until the witnesses could be obtained. Mr.
Dawson was very badly cut and bruised about the
head and face In such sort that he may not be able
70 attend trial st the station house.
CENTRAL GuARpHousr cA,z-s.fo,. yx,,,s.
WaItu-C- Gibson, drum; nned 81. John @
Smith, drunk and disorderly; do. Jno Mc6in.
meas, do turned over to the military. Julia
E.ston, drunk and PrOf.ne; do. ss.si. Edw.
do foe hearing. Chas Sweeds do turned over
70 the military Brian Donahoo drunk; fne
81 81. Chas. Aihler and Remus Hermel, found
at late hour last night carrying key Of lager
along the streets, were arrested on suspicion of
stealing tt committed TO the cells for turtle. hear
ing. W A. Cromwell, for obstructing the gang
requested by the patrolmen on duty there; fined
81 81. Z. n. Smith, drunk and profanity; do.
O. s..
NEW yEAR's CALLs.-In addition to the list Of
"recsptions" apropos TO the day, noticed In yes
terday's Stay, we may mention that Postmaster
Clsphane kept "open house. (" entertaining large
circle Of friends did District Attorney Caring
too, the Commissioners Of Police and othen.
The appointees In the several Departments,
from Massaoh usetts, were received yesterday BY
Mr.. Bailey, Representative from the Ninth Dis
Rict, with q true welcome. They also visited the
other members Of the delegation.
Secretary Chase, and other members Of the
Cabinet, received the visits Of their friends also
10 thsr fssidences
An ourRAsEogs AssAuLT.-Lsst evening, N
DIR. Thos. p. Conn, who resides In the Northera
Liberties, was passing along Twelfth street, on
hts way 70 bis residence, he was met BY drum
Ken soldier, between New York avenue and
street., who, without any pfovocaton on the part
OF Mr.. C., deliberately knocked him down, and,
while In that position, kicked him In the side
and head, injnring him very severely.
AccTpzsT Mr. Lsbon, an employee at the
Government stock yards, Ia the First Ward, was
nj fsrda hv o.