Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-03-11
LATE FROM THE SOUTH,

following interesting details OF affairs In
Dixie:
HOW THE vIRGISIANs TRY TO ESCAPE THE
DRAFT.
The Richmond Examiner says: "The muster
rolls Just handed in to the colOnels of the 18th
and 179th regiments are the most riaiculousIy
curious documents it has ever been our luck TO
encounter. In their anxiety to get clear of
militia duty, hundreds of the men have at
tached to their names the record Of some per.
maneRt injury or horrible distemper. The
rolls are thus made complete catalogues Of all
the ills that flesh is heir to. The great number
Of one-eyed and deaf men, the prevalence of
chronic diafrhes, and rheumatism in all its
varieties, is truly astonishing
Some parties, who, perhaps, could think of
no particular affection, have stated in general
and comprehensive terms, that they were
physically disabled and in Z" bad health. -
One old gentleman, who ayowed himself hy-
codicil to bis signature. Great Numbers have
signed themselves I" exempted by the Cover
nor" and numerous citizens, though only
perhaps making pair Of shoes for a clerk in
the Treasury Department, have followed their
names with the imposing announcement, "em-
ployed on Government work"
1t is our opinion that this city has already
contributed her quota to the army; but we
hope these muster-rolls will be published, that
the world may know the mon who would shirk
muster themselveS, and only parade lin mapy
inrtspces sssumed) diseases when their country
calls for soldiers.
IHE PROPOSED OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OF TEE
REBEL ARMY.
The Examiner says: We learn that there
hss been some hesitation in Congress 10 pass
the bill creating the office Of commanding gen
eral to direct the movements Of the war before
the President decides On the reorganization Of
his Cabinet. The bill, in its present shape,
gives the appointment Of the commanding
general to the Executive; and in that quarter
il IL said to be already fOregone conclusion
that General Lee is to have this important post
in the Government.
With reference to the delay in the recon
Struction Of the Cabinet, We may say that il is
reported, in well-informed quarters, that nom
nations have already been sent into the Senate,
and that that Of Mr.. Mallory as Secretary of
the Navy, has, by large vote, been rejected.
TIE ARREST OF PROMINENT UNION Men IN RICH
NOSD.
The Examiner of Thursday has the following
in its local columns
II has already been announced that the Rev
Mr. Bosserman, pastor Of the Universalist
church in this city, had been arrested. We
propose to give sketch of the history Of this
reverend gentleman from the time of his arri-
val here from the North TO his arrest on Tues
day and lodgment in MeDaniel;s Jail
Mr.. Bosserman is native Of Maine; but for
several years previous to 1851 be had been liy.
Ing in Baltimore, and officiating as Univer-
salist preacher.
After our signal victory of the 2Ist of July
over the foe at Manassas, the President signi-
fed, by proclamation, his desire that the whole
nation should devote and set aside the fifth
day Of August as day of prayer and thanks
giving. Though importuned by his congrega-
tiOn, Mr.. Bossermsn refused to open his church
on this occasion, and, in consequence, q great
majority Of the members have since that time
refused to attend the church. Latterly, we
learn, he has disesursed OF Sundays to only
forty attendants.
1t the Planters meeting, held at the City
Hall, on the 25th Of February, Bosserman. &C.
oompanisd by B. W.&ardwelI, the ice-man,
was present, and was noticed to take full notes
Of the proceedings. The same two men at
tended together the adjourned meeting Of the
planters at the African Church. On this Occa-
sion they took no pains to conceal the con-
tempt ard dezision il which they held the
meeting and Its proposed object.
On the last general fas. day Mr.. BOsserman
again refused to open his church, and gave as
his reason that Mr.. Franklin Stearns had re.
quested him not to open it; and that as Mr.. 8
paid him more money than all his congregation
put together whatever he said should be done.
On last sunday be presehed from his desk IN
church. that " this unhOly rebellion should be
crushed out"
In view Of the course of conduct pursued by
this man since the beginning Of the war 1t did
not excite surPrisethat al order was issued
for his arreet
We will now treat Of more recent arrest.
Mr.. Charles Palmer has before, since, and
throughout the war, been known as a loud
talking, violent " L Mon mar" and as such has
rendered himself odiOus. But il was generally
believed that his insigniicance and entire lack
Of influence would protect him, and, in all pro-
liability, notwithstanding his noise and talk
he might have escaped arrest, had be not have
made himself busy about Mr.. Bolts and his
affairs. =
We might, II We thought them of suficient
consequence to publish, fill column with the
reasonable speeches and remarks said to have
been recently made by Mr.. Palmer; but,
knowing his style, We feel assured the public
will not care to hear his mouthings,
The charge against Mr.. Palmer is treason.
BLACK "USION NAN"
Allen, slave Of Richard Whitfield, was
yesterday arrested by Officer ChalkIey, of the
city police, on the charge Of having proclaim
cd that "Jeff. Davis was a rebel, and that be
(Allen) acknowledged no man as his master. -
This fellow should be whipped every day until
he confssses what white man put these notions
In his head.-RichmOE4 Ez4minsr OF
Thursday.
PARsoN BRoYNLOw.
We learn through a gentlemen Just from
Knoxville, Tenn. that Parson Brownlow is still
lying very i'll at his home, and is not expected
to recover. His house is guarded constantly
by a detachment Of soldiers.-Lyneh5xrs
VSrgiHfaN. .-
The East Tennesseean, published at Knox.
vile, has been suspended.
Corn after Buckwheat. "