Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-02-04

DISTRICT ATTORNEY CARRIseroN-The fol-
lowing communication 10 from highly respecta-
BILE citizen Of this CITY, and affords conclusive tes-
timony as TO the value Of Gen. Carringtons
services in behalf Of the Union:
To the Editor of the Star.
Dear Sir IL perceive In the report Of the "Pot-
charges affecting the loyalty Of Gen. Edward c,
Darlington, the present District Attorney, have
been preferred. would not be the apologist Of
any man suspected In the slightest degree tine
tured with sympathy for the rebellion; yet must
confess no little surprise 10 the District Attor-
ney arraigned before public opinion. for uttering
at time, which put TO the test all the instincts Of
true patriotism, sentiments unworthy Of a lover
OF his whole country. l will not make an issue
OF veracity between the gentlemen who preferred
the charges and myself; but rather confne these
few remarks TO what know personally Of his 10y
its "hideous head y Gen. Darlington, by bubble
advertisement, called upon the citizens Of Wash
ington, Irrespective Of party bias, to rally in de-
Tense Of the Union. The result attests the success
OF bis efforts. Before the 22d Of February, 1851,
he had organized, equipped and disciplined the
frst regiment In the Diitrict Of Columbia-ths
URtos Regiment, and they die well.
10 was enough for such a time and such occa-
sion, for already the secession war dogs were
bowling, aud our capital was rnenaced with enc
mics within and foes without. With an inimical
municipal head and treacherous police, with
may well be imagined. twill be remembered
that President Lincoln was warned Of plans for
his assassination In Baltimore; hence his arrival
incog Gen. q. for the time threw aside the pro-
fession OF the law and devoted himself to military
tactics. He held primary and public meetings,
and made speeches In all parts OF the District
Of Columbia, as in Virginia, arousing the public
mind to Q sense of patriotic Notwithstanding Sc
cession a. pestilent heresy, and those engaged In
II traitors. He devoted his time az well az his
money and credit, to provide such Of his noble
volunteers, who were temporarily unable 10 pro.
cure their military dress; and the writer of this
poor testimonial In bis behaf, was called upon by
him to Observation-Disclosures and procure suitable
place 10 drill and enroll his men.
From the period referred to, down TO the present,
| have been In almoI daily communication with
zen. G, and have never heard him express a
disloyal syllable; and before he received the ap
polntnent Of District Attorney, he avowed his
purpose to enlist In the service Of the United
States, as he desired to redeem the State he so
much loved from the destructive influence Of Sc
cession. When | consider his patriotism and
energy during the gloomy hours Of last Spring,
inspiring the dropping spirits Of wavering friends
by striking the "bold anthem, - think he is not
only entitled to infinite credit, but the confidence
aud respect Of the Union-loving everywhere.
Gen. c. has held the office Of District Attorney
some seven or eight months, and / am sure that /
express the sentiment OF the entire bar, Of which
l am member, when say that he discharged the
duties OF that important position with credit to
himself and the profession. "FIAr JUsrItIA.'