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

T he following can appeared in yesterdays issue
Ifi..iio. !-citi.sn, Of the Seventh Ward,
attacks Of the rebels, In any emergency, or the
enemies Of our homes and Government, both for.
eign and domestic 49,
You may be ready, but are you organised
off not, come one, come sli-every citizen,
young and old, to the standard Of Liberty!
"Now's the day, and now's the hour,
"To trample down all rebel power.
barbarous and inhuman foe may ovefpowef
our army in the West, and invade our city any
moment. Therefore, let rs have meeting at
once, TO organize for home defense, Say this
Lhu1'dsy1 evening" at * GeiG sain IN lG5t OF
Our reporter, on arriving upon the ground des-
ienated in the call, found few persons assem-
bled and after waiting some time for further &C
cart rti and procesded to addre,s hi, auditory.
He was recognised at .once as the DR.. Boyd
who some years ago got into diMculty In conse-
quence Of his persevering and ratner-ingeniousiy-
skedaddle from their masters. Boyd, II will be
remembered, had covered carriage, 30 contfived
that he could conceal two or more perssns In Ii,
and while passing through the safe In various
directio ms, on other busine 8 osteusibly, he was
enabled to pick up fugitves and run them on to
good advantage.
In his remarks he referred to these facts and to
his arrest and imprisonment. he commences by
urging the necessity for a speedy organization In
the seventh Ward, for the purpose Of defending
their homes and fresides, their smiling babes
man foe and hellish leaders Of the slave oligar-
chy, who might, at any moment, vanquish the
army OF the West, put to ignominious dig ht the
army now before Richmond, and pollute this city
by their presence. The citizens were urged to
organize. They were, perhaps, ready to meet the
foe; but were they organized, and had they pro-
Fer officers and commanders! For himself, he
1.-THE speaker expected nothing. He would be
| NIL, ha MI ah
notthe sccursed demon, slavery, put the shackles
on his wrists and on his legs, and confined him
In deep, damp, dark and loathsome dungeon;
and had not the votaries Of the institution squirt
ed tobacco juice in his face, Ave, he had en-.
dured all this and more, too; and he was willing
10 endure more yet. Treason had been hatched
in that Capitol which he could see before him.
He had foreseen and predicted this very thing
fifteen years ago. He had done what he consid-
cred his dutv-endeavored to arouse the patriotic
spirit Of the Seventh Ward, and he hoped no one
would be responsible for what he said or did
No one need be responsible, az no earthly power
had authorized him to call this meeting. But he
felt the necessity Of something being done, to be
prepared for any emergency that might follow
on the defeat Of the army.
The WASHINGTON SoLDIKRs.-Capt. VIM.
Gary, Of company d, Third Pennsylvania Cav.
airy, who has been North for short time, on
sick leave, returns 10 bis command this evening
Company ID Is composed entirely OF Washington
boys, and Is one Of two companies from the Dis
trict now In Gen. McClellan's column. When
Capt Gary started out he had eighty men, which
number has been reduced to ATTY. three, bat thir-
ty seven Of whom are fit for active service. Not
man, however, has been Lost In battle, although
the company has seen some desperate fighting,
having participated In the battles Of Williams
roads, and Malvern Hill After tie last-me
toned battle General Mcclellan complirnented
tbs N very highly, and said e would be pleased
II he had more Washington boys in his COM
mand.
Harry Martin, who entered the service a. frs
lieutenant Of Capt. Gary's company, has been
promoted to the captaincy Of company X, and
was personally complimented by Gen. Mcclellan
for important scouting services.
YACHT RAcKs.-A race between the yachts
Benicia Boy and Emma F Burdine will take
place on the 22i Of September next, from the
Fort Washington, and back. The purse Il fol
$50, and all other yachts, from Alexandria OF
the District Of thirty feet and UNDER by the pay
ment Of an entrance fee Of S25. We doubt moi
an exciting and interesting time will be had by
those fond Of such sports.
An UaPROFITABLB BETA few days ago, on
the upward trip Of the Alexandria boat, Mr.. G
Dunweil accepted a bet of ten cents, offered by
friend, that he could not throw overheard
hand organ which was on the boat at the time
Mr.. Dunweli promptly pitched the " musical
cents. Arrived at the w ashington wharf, he wal
Immediately arrested, at the instance Of nj. Malo-
dista, the owner Of the organ, who valued II al
s75, which sum Justice ShattOn required the
betting gentleman to fork over.
The MASsLAUeHTER CAsK.-In the case of the
colored man who died Of injuries received, as re-
ported by u Wednesday, the coroner was waited
Tor Until O'Clock p m, when, finding IL impos-
sible 70 keep the body longer, DR.. Croggon made
en- examination, and testified that death was
caused by said wounds; and there being sufficient
evidence tina. they were injected BY the party ,tyy
magistrate that an Inquest was not necessary, aud
the body was buried.
JUDsE PET sRs, an old resident Of this city, and
for some time member Of the City Councils, died
recently. he had lately fallen heir to large es-
tate, left to him by relative In England, upon
which he was about TO enter. He has taken at
when death came and launched his bark on the
voyage Of eternity, TO enter upon the inhe rtance
beyond the grave.
ONE DoLLAR! ONE DOLLAR; ONE poLLAR!!!
60 TO the Dollar Store, 438 Penn avenue, AeaI
Four and-ahaf street, and ses the splendid stocs
choice Tor one dollar. Tvs
THK HoRaH MARKET - EIito, ofths STAY: VIII
you inform the readers OF Your valuable paper
what place we can send the horses and vehicles
we have 10 sell In your city. By recent act Of
both branches Of your honorable Councils, passed
on the 26th Of July, horse market wa estab-
lished on Sixth street, between Missouri avenue
and the canal, and II that 10 the law why block up
the public reservation on Ninth street, 70 the
great Inconvenience Of the public In that neig b.
borhood Why net have all such property sold
at the place designated by the Councils Of your
city, and stop the greatest nuisance ever created
in this city. Yours truly,
Warrington, August 3. MANY CITIzENs.
LAYTON BLAcKsRRRIRs.-Per Persons wishing
fresh berries for preserving can obtain them by
leaving their orders at Clagett Il Dodson's Carpet
Store, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Also,
Lew Potatoes delivered IL .sh by leaving their
orders on tEs same days. au 5-1w
SOLDIERS, see TO your own health. Do not trust
20 the army supplies. Cholera, Fever ana Sovel