Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-12-02

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Wnile at the opposite ends We're seated Prof
u M cLeod, second vice PRESIDENT and Mr. D.
| Eeckie, secretary. After prayer by Rev. ]. D.
Elitot, the company sat 10 work and did tho
fullest justice TO the many deiicactes spread
! before them.
| Alter the cloth was removed, ths following
! regular toasts were announced by ths Presi.
! dent:
| No. !. 1.-The day We celebrate, and a. wha
! honor it,"
! Song-"The Code Insle." b. Mr.. J. z. VII.
No. 9. "The President Of the United States"
| Gould.
| No. =. "Scotland and her heroes"
! =, This toast was responded 70 by Mr. q. a.
Ramtey, in felcitous style;
| NO l. The Army and Navy OF tina United
! States-the bulwarks Of a nations dig nifty, and
| the guardians Of q nations honor"
| Mr.. Gerard. Of N. Y, responded to this toast
! No. :. Queen Eictoris-The noble embodi-
! ment OF a woman and queen.
! Song, nv John Rutherford
No 8. America-We love IL for its memory
/ We respect II for its virtues, and we honor Il
! Cor its freedom.
| MOI. The songs and minds which influence
the destiny of Scotland
! Song-.Scots wha ha'-By H. b. Todd in
! full Highland costume
| Nos. The memory OF Washington. Drank
| Noe. The Lasse.-Their tricks and craft has
| put me daft; like the jades for a that
Sons-''Green grow the PUSHES, o'."-Ry Mr..
Volunteer tcasts being in order, the first Of
ferrd wa
Tn" Press-Thst treat organ for COED and
evil.
Responded 10 BY Major b. Perley Poore In a
few remarks. during which he paid "A high lr-
tutr 10 the Scotch. They were thu flower Of
th- English srTly, SO III This country they were
among our best soldiers. That they we're pa
trloIic, he wanted no better evidence than the
stripes: that they were brave, none who had
read OF their deeds in our struggle for the pres
eryation Of the Union would doubt; and, in
conclusion, he offered the following:
The mrmory of Gen Stevens, ths colonial of
The Highlanders, who noblv fell at th,. head OF
his ,ornmsnd Drank in silence.l
Bv PrUfr MCIcod-The memory Of Scotch
men " hO have fallen III the battles Of the con-
try. Drank in silence
Various Other toists mostly OF patriotic sem
umtilt- were given, speeches made, and songs
sung, and when We left as the wee srna' hours
OF the morn were approaching, they were in
The fun tide OF enio! Ieent.
PUBLIC BUIIpINU-.-The report Of the Com
missioner of Public Buildings exhibits, 10 de-
tail. The condition OF the buildings and grounds
under HI chaTg-.
The Long Bridge over the Potomac river
has been used as a railroad bridge during tue
pat ycnr, and has been kept in repair by the
war department al Il very great expense The
efructure ~ too weak 20 sustain the wei yht of
hCavy trains, and has v"rsi times given Way
under their pressure. The ordinary ,rayel
over the bridge has teen entirely suspended by
recent order OF the War Department, 10 tho
great inconvenience OF the community.
To Obviate these diftic ultice, the Alexa ndria,
Washington, and Georgetown Railroad Com
pany propoT" 10 construct new bridge by the
side oi, and connected W it'll the present Struc-
tnrr, 10 he occupied exclusively by the rail
road track The construction of such an ad.
dition8l bridge, while il would increase the
capacity of the road TO facilitate the transport
taricn required by the Goyerpment would
greatly promote the con yenience of the public
! by leaving the old Bridge open for ordinary
travel.
a. possible, authorize the company TO construct
the additional bridge proposed.
The road from the Navy Yard Bridge to the
| Insane Asylum needs additional repairs. The
extensive INJURY 10 tiIs road. caused by Gov
| crnment transportation, has rendered necessary
| i;rt;'r expenditure than that authorized by
Congress Tor the repair of this and another
road lesding from the bridge.
| A new Iail and penitentiary are much need
| ed. These may be constructed together at
| much less cost than would be required to con-
strnci them separately.
III" northern portion of the Patent Once
building remains unfn; shed The estimated
cost of completing il is S6U,COO, and an appro-
plfaton .or that purpose is recommended
This would complete The construction Of the
building.
CHIEF ENGINEER OF TBE FIRE DEPART
MEhT-The various fire companies had a meet.
/ ing last night for the purpose OF fixing upon
candidates FOR Chief and Assistant Engineers
| Of the Fire department.
| The Franklin Company voted for John H
- Hford, OF mat company, for Chief, and for
George Brown, OF the Amer can Hook and
Ladder Company No 2. for Assistant En- .ineer
The Metropolitan Hook and Ladder Company
voted unanimously for J. r. Chauncy, Of that
sompany, for Chief, and John Thompscn, OF
the Perseverance company, for Assistant En-
Eineer.
The Columbia voted unanimously for Mr. r
) 'Atody, Of tie Columbia, tor Chief Engi-
nTFr. and Mr. John II. Thompson, of the Per-
severance, for Assistant.
The AnaCostia voted as follows: For Chief
Eng inefr-Mr. Peabody, 4; Mr.. Chauncev 2;
Mr.. Sessford, 10. For Assistant Engineer
MIR. Thompson. 20.
The American Hook and Ladder voted unan-
imously for Mr.. Chauncey for Chief, and Mr.
EIo"n for'As sistant Engineer.
he Perseverance tCmpany's vote was rs
fOllowa: For Chief Engineer-Mr Peabody IL.
MIR. Channtey. g. For Assistant Engineer
MIR. Thompson, %.
The Union Fire Company voted unanimous
lip for Peabody for Chief, and THOMPSON for
Assistant Eng ineer.
The Western Company voted also for Pea
BODY and Thompson.
KILLED BY A BRooA.-Yestefday, two col.
ortd mtn, employed in the stable of Mr. John
uinsley, on Eighth street, got into a dispute,
which resulted in their arming themselves
with heavy stable brooms for offensive opera
lions. One Of them, Henry Bell, approached
Thomas Baltmorr, his opponent, and B ilti.
more dealt him a blow with his broom, which
fractured his skull, and death ensued during
last mis- ht Baltimore was arrested by patrol
/ man Gibson, ofthe 18th precinct, and is held in
| custody for a further hearing.
DANCING ACADBMY.-Prof marini's dancing
! academy will open this afternoon at Tenn
perance Hall. Prof Marini lie well and avor-
ably known tn this city As a most successful
teacher OF dancing, and therefore there is no
doubt he will have a large school.
SfCoSD WARD STATION CAsEs.-Jas. Poole,
selling liquor without license; for fur Their hear
ing. John b. Wells, petty larceny; Jail for
! court Hiram Perry drunk; Dismissed Dan'l
Brady, fighting; do. J. Kean, disorderly; do
john Harris, drunk and disorderly; fined S350
REcRuIrs.-Since yesterday morning the fol-
lowing recruits have ARR we'd :-97O for 10th Pa
cavalry, and 81 for sd Ohio.
SEE FOURTH PAGE Of to-day's Std~ for inter-
esting local articles.
DsiPHrss, SIGHr, NoIsKs IT THB HEAD THROAT
DiaaAsEs. DR.. Won Aoschxisker, Ooulist and
Auri.t, cal be consulted all naaaies Of the Hye
ana Ear. Ofce227 Pa avenue, o pposits vii Ar Ia
Threat Discs and Catar: hal Affections suocer..