Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-06-21

| about one mile east Of the Capitol The occasion
WIS the Presentation OF splendid sabre, pur-
chased by the non-commlssioned officers and pri-
Yates Of the regiment, to their Colonel, Thomas
C. Deyin. The sabre IL gotten mp In the ap-
proved regulation style, and II a very superior
ARTICLE The seabbard Is Of very highly polished
| steel, very richly chased, the devices being
| swords, battle axes and arrows bound together In
| bundles. At the rings representations OF oak
i leaves and twigs are twined around as an evi-
/ denee Of strength and permanency The scab-
bard bears the following Inscription: " Presented
| to Col. Thos. C. Devin by the non-oommissioned
ottcers and DTivates Of the 9th New York Cavalry
bard for service, sword belt shoulder straps sash
and spurs, and all enclosed In a splendid rose
wood box lined with white satin.
| The presentation was made on behalf Of the
| donors by Senator Harris, OF New York, who
i said he presented the gin a memorial Of trust
| and confidence from soldiers TO an accomplished
| oftcer and leader. He was gratined to be the
organ OF presentation, and more 30 on account Of
the pleasant relations that existed between the
| Colonel and himself. Ga behalf Of the soldiers
| Of the regiment he then presented the sabre. He
knew that in the Colonelis hands II would never
| come TO dishonOr, and when the opportunity o.
cured he knew Ii would be unsheathed In the
cause or bis country; and when that hour came
the recollection Of this hour would nerve the
hand TO strike heavier blows for the cause Of the
country; and when peace was restored, he hoped
would be returned uns;ained by touch Of trait
or's hand
Col Devin replied that he had no words to *.
press us thanks for the testimonial He knew
not why he deserved 1t All he had ever done
WIS done In the execution Of a duty, and he had
never had thought OF doing aught else; and he
had doae that duty to the best Of his ability, in
studying the comfort Of his men and properly
disciplining them. He was proud Of his regi-
ment. They were not yet ell he could wish
cavalry regiment to be, but they had judiciously
improved all their opportunities, and be was salts
fed with thfm. they had been carefully taught
TO take care OF Themselves, and to injure their
enemies He trusted the regiment would never
be ashamed OF Its Colonel; and he pledged him
SELF that his saber would be ever ready to leap
from its scabbard In the cause OF his country and
the regiment should never be ashamed TO follow
his lead,
After the address had been concluded the com.
panies filed by In order, and took look at the
present. The regiment was then formed, and
passed In review before Senator Harris.
This regiment was raised mainly In New York
city, and Is best known IS the ID regiment Ira
Harris cavalry. There are only four or five CON-
panies here, the other companies being In differ
eht divisions Of the army. Those here are not
mounted.
were thoroughly drilled In the presence Of Gen.
Havelock, Col De Forrest, of the 5th New York,
and Col. Price, Of the ID Pennsylvania cavalry,
and a number OF ladies and civilians. The entire
ceremony was very entertaining one, and Is
evidence Of the good feeling existing between
ofacer and men.
The committee on the part OF the donors were
Serg't Maj II. NJ. Smith, LIST SergtA z. Boyd,
Tax President AND THE QUAxERs Yesterday
morning delegation representing the organizl-
ton OF the Progressive Friends of New York.
Pennsylvania, Delaware, &C., who lately held
their convention In Chester county, Pa visited
the President Of the United States in accordance
with the action Of their society, urge upon him
the issuing OF proclamation sbolishing slavery
thrOug bout the countrY-thus removing the cause
Of the war and the source OF rebellion in the
future.
The delegation consisted Of Thomas Garrett, of
Delaware, Oliver johnson, Of New York, Alice
hambletoR. Dnah Mendenhall, VIM Barnard,
and Eliza AgRew, of Pennsy Ivania They were
introduced TO the President by Senator Wilmot
OF Pennsylvania. Representatives Kelley, Camp
bel, and Davis, Of Pa, were present.
Mr.. Johnson was the orator OF the delegation.
He pointed out what the Society of Friends con.
sldeied the great sin Of slavery, and reminded
the President Of his former declaration, that a
house divided against itself could not stand and
that the country must be all slave or all free He
said theiI Clients were four millions Of slaves
WHO could not speak for themselves.
The Pres dent replied with his usual forcibIe
directness. He admitted the evils Of slavery, but
thong t the best :gay TO effect its aboishment,
far as direct action by the Government was con-
cerned, was to prevent Its extension. He did not
SEE the use Of his issuing such proclamation al
desired. II proclamatlOns could free the slaves,
then Virginia would be free; for John Brown
issued proclamation at HaTper's Ferry. IL was
h!s duty TO tue Constitution and laws enforced
but he could only do over such territory as the
inruence and power Of the Government extended.
Just so 1. would be with the proclamation abol-
isning slavery. Perhaps Gods way Of accom-
pIishing the end which the memorialists had in
view was different from theirs. AT any rate, he
should endeavor to do mis- duty, with Arm reli-
aHee on the Divine arm, and seeking for light
from above to do his duty.
The deleg cation tten retired.
A GIGANTIC SPY.-About 10 O'Clock last night
a gigantic fellow was arrested by patrolmen Fuss
and Dom, for disorderly conduct at q restaurant
on the avenue, near Sixth street, and carried to
the Fourth Ward station. He boosted OF his
ability to Will any man who would lay hands
on him, and threatened to kill any one who should
attemptft. He declared himself a spy for the
Confedsrates, and boasted that he had served his
employers faithfully. Apparently he Is able TO
stand pretty hard aght; i've feet eleven inches
In his ckings, about thirty years Of cage; all
bone and muscle, and weighing probably DO
pounds. He gave his name as james Walker,
saws he was in the United States navy at the out
break Of the rebellion and quit IL; In native Of
Kentucky; left home with 81 800, but upon a
search he had not quite hundred left. He said
wss turned over to the Provost Marshal, TO be
dealt with Vixen told that he acted singularly
for a spy, he replied that he knew what he w as
about last night, and what he had said. This
morning, when in the cell, he hurrahed for the
Union, apparently to set himself right on the
goose
SEcEsH ANTICS IN GEoRsErows.-Edttor Star:
Permit me to inquire IL Georgetown, ID. c., Is
under tn United States Government or that Of
King Jeff One evening last week the slumber
OF our orderly, law abiding people was disturbed
bywhai many supposed 10 be row among SOL
diers aud whisky, bot what upon Investigation
proved to be the farewell glories OF q ptc.nic
party among the Eelf-constituted supper ten" Of
our town, who after spending the day In the
woods, on their feturn stopped the omnibus In
front OF the guardhouse, and made night hideous
with "Three cheers for JEFF DIvis, and three
times three for SecessionIn right In the face Of
Union soldiers who have offered their lives to
put down treason! How long before little
i'Butier management' here shall bring them to
their senses, &c.
TIE Two FEMALE SEcKsHERs.-Yestsrday the
two women who were arrested for making signals
to the Confederate prisoners in the Old Capitol
prison, received appropriate lecture, and were
released from the custody of the Provost Marshal.
Oae gave her name az Mn. Todd, and claimed a
residence OF twelve years In Washing ton, though
sue Is originally from Richmond, Virginia. The
other says her name Is Kate Ferguson, and she
halls from Troy, New York. Their accounts of
themselves, however, are not fully credited, and
Is asserted that they have been "doing bust
ness' here under another name.