Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-04-22

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TIMR-Brig. Gen. John Starkweather, OF Wis.
consin, who has been for some time on court
martial duty in this city, last night gave fine
entertainment at his rooms, Ne. 252 F street,
which was attended by q number of distin.
guished gentlemen now in this city, especially
representatives OF the Badger State. Among
those present were Governor Lewis, Surgeon
General E. B. Walcott and S. D. Hastings,
State Treasurer, all Of Wisconsin Senator'S
Howe and Doolittle, Of the same State; Major
Generals Oglesby and Augur. Brigadier Gen.
erals Paine, ketchum, Green, Slough, Howe,
Morris and others; Colonels Allen and Farm
ham, Of Wisconsin regiments; Gen. Henry
Havelock; Assistant Postmaster General Ran.
dali; Major John A. Bingham, ] Judge Advocate
OF the Hammond court martial; Judge Olin OF
the Supreme Court, d. c.; Hon. Mr.. Eldridge,
~; O.; JOS II. Bradley, esq, Of this city; W. Y.
Sellick, esq, Wisconsin State Agent in this
city; Hon. d. Wells, ex- M. c. from Wisconsin;
Hart of the Internal Revenue departments: u.
Rixford OF the Pension Bureau; g. L. Sholes.
editor of the Milwaukee Sentinel; Col Murphy
and many other officers and civilians Of note,
the former principally of Wisconsin regiments,
and nearly all OF whom bore marks Of hard
knocks received in battling for the cause OF the
Union and Of liberty.
The party engaged in social conversation
and partook Of exquisite punch of the Santa
Cruz persuasion, and got up, as Gen. Stark
weather said, in army style, until after
supper room, where a table was spread in a
manner that would have excited the admira-
ten OF the most tastidious epicure. The room
was decorated with Star Spangled Banners,
which were festooIed around the room, and
over the mantel hung the flag Of the Iron
Brigade, composed principally or Wisconsin
regiments, and which has done as hard fight
ing as any body OF troops in the service.
After ample justice had been done the edi-
bles, wines were brought forth, and the first
toast offered was in compliment to Gov. Lewis,
Ex-Gov. Randall toasted the host Of the eve.
ming, Gen. Starkweather, as the first colonel in
the service frem Wisconsin; and the sentiment
was responded to in fitting terms.
Senator Doolittle responded to sentiment
alluding to the Senators from Wisconsin, and
in the course of his remarks said he expected
within a few days. He knew that the order
had already been issued to prepare the hospi-
tails, and that always meant something. 1t was
to be fearful struggle, but he believed the
Union forces would be successful this time.
Gen. Oglesby responded to q toast in honor OF
the volunteer forces, and also intimated that q
Union forces were successful the war would
be nearly ended, but if defeated 1t would be
prolonged year or two.
Gen. Augur was called upon to respond to a
toast in honor OF the regular army; and Ex-
Gov. Randall being toasted, he made te Hing
speech, which was received with much ap-
pIause.
A toast was also drank, amid much enthusi.
asm, in honor OF President Lincoln, and Major
Bingham, oeing requested so to do, responded
in Inappropriate remarks highly complimentary
to our worthy Chief Magistrate, and which
remarks were received with many demonstra.
lions of applause.
Senator Howe in fitting terms alluded to one
of the heroes of Port Hudson-Gen. Paine
who was then present, and whose clutches and
amputated leg gave evidence Of his devotion
to the country.
Gen. Paine was urged to respond, but simply
making his acknowledgment of the comph.
ment he sat down, and three hearty cheer;
were then given him.
The party separated about one O'Clock, al
well pleased with the entertainment, and full
satisfied that Western men-especially thos
from Wisconsin-are among the most hospita
BILE and social In the world.