Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-08-27


The band then played national air, and the
who had, however, left the city In the evening
| FOR Philadelphia.
Masonic FERMENTATION TO CAPTAIN CLARKE.
Last evening, CAPTAIN Robert CLARKE, OF the Isl
District Regiment, was presented with sword,
| sash, belt and pistol by his Masonic friends OF
Warrington Naval Lodge, No.4 The Presenta-
| tion was made at his residence, near the NAVY
Yard, In the presence OF the members OF the
Lodge and a number Of friends.
The presentation was made on the part OF the
donors by w. M. W. L. Hutchinson, who stated
that az he Captain Clarke) was soon TO leave 70
join hs regiment, his friends had prepared the
tokens which they wished to present as an evil
dence of the regard and esteem In which he was
held as a man, Mason, patriot and soialer. ne
was one Of the rst to volunteer foI the alenae OF
the Union, and at time when the city was IN
great danger of being captured. Then IL was he
proved himself TO be patriot by enrolling among
those ready to battle for their homes and hresdrs
In the conflict he had been wounded, Tut his
friends were proud that IL was not serious, and
that he had so soon been able to make arrange
ment. to return to duty, and battle again for our
eSunry and they Were sasnsd .ol II 1ne l'
ment with the enemy, he would be found fore
most In the ranks, and that his conduct would be
such thst his friends and every lover Of his coun
try would be proud Of. IL In the conflict you
should fall, (and their prayers were that the
Supreme Architect OF the Universe would other
wise order for Naval Lod &c would lose one Of it,
brightest ornaments and the community one Of its
best citizens,) remember that your family IL in
the care Of the brethren of the Mt site TIE, who
will never let them want, but will come forward
as one man TO render such assistance a they may
require.
In conclusion Mr.. Hutchinson presented the
gifts, remarking that they were appropriate to his
position In the army Of the Union, and besought
him to never lay them aside until the cursed
rebellion Is crushed out and the supremacy Of the
Constitution is acknowledged by all the States,
when we can all again shout, with one voice,
" The IN on, now and forever, one and insepc-
rablen
Captain Clarke In receiving e'gift, modestly
expressed his thanks, and stated that Ii was true
as ne was reminded that Of having served in the
three months, and Of having also volunteered for
the war, but he was not conscious Of having done
anything more than his duty. He mad acted with
an eye single to the interests Of his country He
hoped that the sword would never be disgraced,
and that 1t would never be furnished by dishon-
orable act. IL permitted to return the donors
would not have cause to reproach him. IL he
fell he felt that his family would find In them
friends who would not see them want.
The sword 10 q first quality regulation, heavily
mounted, and bears the inscription $40 Captain
Robert Clarke, LIST D. c. Volunteers, from his
Masonic friends Of Washington Naval Lodge,
No.4." Accompanying 1t 10 a belt, sash and pis.
NJ W.G.M'-C. F. stansbury, who was pres
emit, being called on, congratulated Capt Clarke,
and com plimented him for his conduct In the en-.
RdQemeQb
monished him that in the sword faith, hope and
charity were represented; the hilt, faith In the
Supreme Ruler; the blade, hope that the efforts to
crush the rebellion may be successful; the point,
charity for fallen foe.
Mr.. G. F. Thomas In few remarks addressed
Capt. Clarke, stating that when the three months
campaign was over the men who served were
tainted az he had been with the remark that they
had not smelt gunpOwdel; but he thanked God
that some Of the District men were now smelling
powder and are proving that they are brave and
gallant He was for putting down the rebellion
at all hazards, and II necessary he was willing
to 90 In to the service again He advised Capt
Clarke when In battle TO use the point Of his
sword, and let his motto be ''never to take Ii
prisoner"
The company were then invited into another
and gradually dispersed.
Captain Clarke was presented on Sunday last
i with a handsome Bible by the Sunday School Of
tbc East w ashington Baptist Church. He leaves
shortly for his reg iment
FUNERAL OF REV. J. Il. CARFENTER.-Yester-
day afternoon, the funeral Of Rev. J. r. Car
peaer, cha plain Of the lst District regiment took
place from the residence Of the deceased Capt.
| toll Hill.
The members of Federal Lodge No. 1, F. A. A
M. to which lodge the deceased belonged, at
| tended the funeral, together with large number
l Of the friends Of the deceased and family.
The services at the house were conducted by
| the Rev. Benjamin N Brown, Of Waugh Chapel,
Il
| which he spoke OF NJ Carpenter as one who wa,
| true to his God aud 10 his country, adding tina,
he knew not how one could be true to HE 6 cd and
not to his country.
The noble example afforded by the Christian
like and patriotic life Of the deceased was dwell,
upon; and the affecting death scene, marked b.
calm resignation and exulting hope, was depicted
| In terms that drew tears to many eyes.
Upon the conclusion Of the exercises at the
house, the afflicted family and friends took last
look at the features Of the dead, which wore the
| eorsege was formed, and proceeded to Glenwood
Cemetery, where the remains were consigned to
earth with the usual impressive ceremonies Of the
Masonic order.
j. PoLIcB.-The Third Ward patrolmen reported
yesterday-Rillery Smith, fighting chickens Sun.
day; fined 81 John t Burgess, assault; Jail
jail for court-by Justice Clark. Mary Schiller,
threats; security to keep the peace. Mary Griffin
and Mary Quinlan, disorderly condact; fined
81 SO sach-6y Justice Clayton: Reuben Dodd
cruel ty to animals; dismissed-by Justice w alter
E. J. Cooper, threats Of violence; security FOL
peace-by Justice Rowland. Charles Williams
! and w. J. Scheetz, drunk, and l.. 6. Luckett
disorderly; turned over to the military.
The Fourth Ward patrolmen reported-Steven
Owens, dog without license; paid costs. Jose
phine Miles, Mary Broker, assault; 50 each. Jno
Robinson, stealing gold watch; Jail. George
| p. Buckner, w. Patterson, fighting; 80 each
Henry Smith, throwing stones; 81. Pat Haw-
kins, assault and battery on VIM. Shorter; Jail
for court. Robert Rats, fighting; dismissed
Lewis Lancast =, mischief; do. lombard Super,
Elizabeth Super, profanity; % each. Rosanns
Falt, disordefly; 81. Ellen Wall, do; 81 So.
The above were all tried before Justices Walter
| and Clayton.
| PARApE OF THE SECOND DISTRICT REGIMENT
! Yesterday afternoon the I'd District regimen,
| made dress parade through the ty, passing 10
1 review before the President about Ave O'Clock
They numbered about Six hundred-two or more
l companies being on duty in the hospitals-and
presented hne appearance, marching with the
precision Of regulars to the music Of the corps OF
drummen and hfefs. This regiment has received
4 considerable number Of recruits recently, and
| 10 now nearly full. The ofacels are Col. Alex.
ander, Lieut.. Col. Zulick, Major Drew, Adju.
tant Stockbridge, Quartermaster Shalcross, Sur.
geon Keesby, Assistant Surgeon Lane.