Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-10-10


| Notwithstanding the Gifie, en- % Of pay, aud
that the rebels refuses TO exchange; sliii they
are entering the army, knowing that If they
MI taken prisoners they will suffer death. BY
their deeds at Port II uGson and other places
the colored soldiers had proved as brave rs
hers, and be had heard that the first n, an W nc
carritd The nag in Fort Wagner was soldier
OF the S4Th Mass achusetts colored regiment.
Ood Fellowship teaches, il a man is hun-
CRY 10 Iced him naked, clothe him
and also TO he faithful to the country. In
shori, 1t taught all virtue, and they should
iNe III such manner that the world will be
lieye hat it is impossible for an Odd Fellow TO
do dishonorable act They should patronize
their brethren in business as much as possible.
ladies in regard to their secret society with con-
siderable humor; and IN conclusion, congratu-
lated the lodges of this city on their success,
and urged that they adhere to their prin CT plrs.
Except for the institution of slavery, this coun-
try was the greatest country under the sun.
Thanks 10 Abraham Lincoln, VINO, when he
came into power bad less than one thousand
men and two ships to put the rebellion down,
he has raised over one million OF men and
hundreds Of ships, and slavery will be blotted
out and the country saved
The choir sang ''Ihe LORD Is King" and p.
q NJ. u. d. Turner, OF Philadelphia, was
introduced, and spoke Of the objects OF the
order and its claim upon the community. 1t
not only cultiyates real and undsg used
iendship, but teaches the more important
duties OF lie. Man from the cradle to the grave
nesGs help, and he Is not an isolated being and
IL.
ship CLAIMS to be an institution for the benef lit
OF man kind, and merits esteems Its principles
such that no man could be goad Odd
Fellow without being friend 10 religion 1t
has a universal language, cultivates love. and
buds men in the holy bonds of Friend ship
Love and Truth. 1t inculcates Charity which
is the chief cornerstone OF the order. BY incul-
eating charity and brotherly love it becomes a
powerful lever for good, and by binding its
members in unity and amity it aids Christianity
1t admits OF ,heerfulness, and their meetinrs
are conveEed.to purify the heart
They lived in IN eventtul period, and much
dslH nded OH them. They should act their part
Wen. All Europe is stirred up in behalf of
ciH i! and religious liberty, and in this country
4 Lightly struggle is going on. Ii Washingt
haa lot been made free, it'would have almost
been at the peril of their lives to attempt to
laraoe heTe. Look to Abraham Lincoln, who
al proc aimed four million OF their people
free! but their aid would be required to give
that proclamation practicability.
i he speaker then quoted from an editorial in
l.e 1ihy[O African TO show that If slavery was
Destroyed the cause of negro hate would be
done away with also, and they need have no
tear that slavery or caste would outliye this
struggle. Listen TO the voice from the south
lSse" ching them to rise US as one man and
G. tsh out the tyrants. From the grave of that
Il ah John Brown comes the cry, s.Strike for
your liberty and your race
NO organization addresses itself so much to
tie wants OF the people us Odd Fellowship. In
Conclusion he admonIshed the order to live ia
such . manner that the public would that
lrt" principles of Friendship, Love and Truth
The choir then sang Teach me Thy ways,
., loIG!' after which Robert Hamilton, diIor
OF the Anql0-Af ricdn, was introduced, and LIE
sXl re ssed his regret that their Brother Garnett
OF New York, who had been announced to
peal, was not present. As, however, arrange
TAents were being made for celebration here
eli he first of next January. he hoped that be
would be then present, and that there would
lie such q gathering of people as would fiji the
Capitol building and grounds. He then SUM
of Ia1
Capital, is Free 10 the tune of Annie OF tae
Vale the audience joining in The chorus. The
iSlowiug are the words:
All hail day of gladncss.
Our voices clear in louiest trains we raise
And freedom s praises singing,
10 him who crowns the labor Of our days
Ctcr"t-.sins Sing ye grateful hearted, grins
Songs Of triumphant melody
In sweetest numbers sounding,
While hills ana wales rssounlfig,.
Fair Washington, our Capital is frse..,'
o. tell wide, the story, .-t2a'Eer =.
She rest. by brighs Potsmacs gentle stream
Her name now ascending,
Her influences blending
In beapteoustaYs,o Z, er Southern plains shall beam
Sing Sing &c.
There freedom s sun is shining
The slave no more repining;
No rcourges without number
Or shrieks awake his slumber;
From sIave.marts, by tho rivers flowing tide.
Sing Sing &c.
Let hope on faiths pinions,
Ger all our vast donations:
Anticipate the day now coming on
hen LINCOLN proclamation,
Shall say unto all the Nation
slng Sing! &c.
This song was loudly applauded, and as soon
as concluded a rush was made to the stand to
purchase copies Of 1t, many of which were
sold.
A vote of thanks was passed to the trustees
{ I q NJ fhair flor
which the closing ceremonies were performed,
the members all standing, forming chain by
linking their little fingers, and singing the
closing song, $. Brethren, are we to part % In
the course Of singing this song, they with their
fingers still linked) extended their arms above
their heads and held them there tor q m oment.
members simultaneously clapping their hands
three times softly, and then giving loud clap,
which was repeated three times, and after the
beEediction had been pronounced, the process
sion reformed and marched back to the hall
Last hight levee, or as they term it, ga
Prone made" was given at The City Assembly
Rooms, on Twelfth street, near Ohio avenue,
which was largely attended, the hall being
filled with The members Of the order and their
friends. The room was handsomely decorated
with eVergreens, flags, emblems, &C., and the
company were dressed in holiday attire, the
ers of the order wearing their regalia,
ana presented decidedly brilliant appearance
as tEey promenaded to the music of Collins
bank, OF Georgetown. During the evening a
Were made by p. G. Nj. Bowers, OF Philadel-
rha, and others. The company separated
about three O'Clock this morning-ths ami
velsary ceremonies having all passed off quietly
and TO the enjoyment Of the parties concerned.
EoRDs NEW THRATRE-Adggie Mitchell 1t
mus, have been with sense OF the high favor
in whi2h she is held by our public that Miss
Mitchell left the theater last night. No person
10 our knowledge, who has ever appeared upon
the Washington stage, has created such a pro-
found sensation among the amusement 10 wing
portion OF our community. Even the church
lessons its rigid laws with regard to amuse-
ments, and lays another Offering before I" Our
MaggIe.' What impersonator Of the Drama
has ever been honoured half so much! To
sho" now the favor Of our public for Maggie
i Sttenay expressed, we state, upon the best
authority, that during Miss Mitchells engage
nent mere, more than ten thousand people have
OBTAINED edrtes de risitc with the imprint Of La
By99" Dromatfque upon them. Katy o She'll to-
night. -
RAID on WASHINGTON ALLRY.-Thursda '
night, Roundsmen Kelly and Ecklofr, and
Pairolnen Handley and De Vaughn, pro-
ceeded 10 Washington Allev, bet wpen 9Th AND