Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-05-19
LOCAL NEWS.
AMUsEMENrs TONIGHT.

ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.
FoRD's THEATER Mrs. Southworth story
f"Tbe Hidden hand" has been dTamau1ed,
and will be pr rformed tonight by MISS marv
Mitchell and Mr.. Ford's entire company, miss
Mary Mitchell personating the dasnlng "lapL-
tola-" This is the last night but two OF MISS
Mitchell's eBRag. ment-
GRoyKR,s THKATRR.-Tom Taylor's great
drama, "The Ticket OF Leave Man, 10 hIsn'
and for tn e last time, Miss Mary ProHosl PEI
sonating her crest character "Robert Brleliy:
1t should not be forgotten that Miss ProVsst
engagement closes on Saturday night To-
morrow night she takes benefit.
CANTERBURY.-"Cu Cave" to-ment
again. Also. performances by Santiago Glo-
Mulligan, Doue berty, Williams, and all the
rest of the company.
METROPOLITAN HALL.-Rain or shine, Wen
filled houses al ways greet the performers mere,
and all are delighted with the entertainments
offered. good bill tonight again.
PUBLIC SCHOOL CoNCRRr-Anotner OF tne
series OF concerts by The pupils OF the Z uoiic
fSchoels, for the purpose OF purchasing pianos
will be given this evening at the Smithsonian,
under the direction of Prof. Daniel. Inc puplis
of the Female Secondary Schools give this con.
cert.
THE FAIR AND FESTIVAL of the Foundry
NJ. T.. Church, corner of Fourteenth ana t
streets, is still worthy visit. There Is q hne
dispiay of fancy and useful articles, and the
ladies In attendance are witty ana agreeable
ESCORT TO THE REMAINS OF dENERAL
wApswoRTH.-The remains Of Gen. James 5.
wadsworth were at late hour last night
transferred from the coffin in which they were
brought from Fredericksburg to fine rose
wood coffin, made by Harvey &c TO-, and which
was lined throughout with zinc. The body
was so much decomposed that the features
could scarcely be recognized, ard 1t was ut
terly impossible to place upon him other cloth
ing, and consequently he will be buried in the
garments in which he fell. A silver ov IL
shaped plate upon the top Of the coffin bore the
inscription, 60 Rrigadisr General James ).
Wadsworth, died OF wounds received in the
battle of the Wilderness, Friday, May 9th,
1864"
This morning, at O'Clock, the remains were
escorted from the embalming establishment OF
Drs. Brown and Alexander, and conveyed to
the depot tor transmission to New York for
interment. A large number of the personal
and military friends of deceased were present
when the coffin was removed. The coffin was
placed in h. arse. and the American flag was
thrown over 1t; while eight soldiers of the In
valid Corps were detailed to walk by the
hearse as guard of honor Among the Mill
tary offlcers present was Gen. Augur, and Sem
ator Wilson and other civilians followed the
remains TO the depot. The remains will be-
accompanied to New York by Adjutant Gen.
eral Sprague, of that stare. and Hon. Messrs
tenton, Ouell, Morris, Gauson, Frank and
winfield, committee appointed by the con-
gressiODal delegation. Extensive preparations
have been made in New York for the reception
OF the remains.
ALEXANDRIA aations--At r.
meeting held at the Cannon House on Monday
evening, May 9th, for the purpose of noni-
mating state officers, on motion, Ed. Sullivan
was called TO the chair, when the following
nominations were made, viz Clerk tor Dir
cult Court and County Court, VIM. NJ. John
son; for Sheriff, Thomas l. Edelin,; Commits
sioner OF Revenue, Peter q. Henderson; Com
monwealth's Attorney, Wes;el Willoughby;
Penn, Joseph Cotton, Robert Armstrong
County Constable, John Moore.-J5grnal. lsth
The Provost Marshal OF this place has, by
order Of Gen slough, directed that, s'in future,
carcasses, man ures, and all other refuse matter
must &c deposited on the grounds near the
mouth of Hunting Greek, south of the city
Ali officers ana men on duty as patrols. guards
or policemen, IN or ar"nnd the city, are ordered
to arrest any person caught in the act of throw
ing filth in The streets. and all officers on the
grand guard lines will see that no refuse mat.
ter is allowed to pass their lines or be Deposit
ed near them. "-GHzette, 18th.
REV. J. r. WARMERS LECTURE on THE
BATTLE or GETTYsBURG.-This celebrated
lecture was delivered last evening In the hall
OF the House OF Representatives before dis
tinguished audience His Excellency, Presi-
dent Lin coin, members Of Congress, and many
other distinguished gentlemen OF the National
Metropolis were present; and the whole audi
ence lIste ned with rapt attention to the graphic
descriptions OF the thrilling scenes and awful
carnage Of this memorable battle. The narra-
tive wasso minute, so accurate, so complete
feet picture of the whole battle; and was de-
liyeTed with such earnesIness, power, and eIo-
quence, as to indelibiy impress 1t upon the
minds of all. The satisfaction which every
one felt in Thus getting clear and intelligent
idea of the position OF the forces, and of the
heroic struggles Of the gallant Army of the Po-
tomac TO repel he rebel hordes, free ne ntly ex-
pressed itself IN bursts of applause.
A STRONG GAME DEFEATED.-Yestarday af-
ternoon Oficer Howard arrested man IN the
uniform of lieutenant, charged by Albert G.
Westlake with the larceny OF $40. The par
ties boarded at the American House, (oid Wig
wam,l and the lieutenant, whose name is
Henry a. Hunting, fell into Westlake's com.
pany there Westlake charged that the lieu
tenant went with him to a bawdy house, where
ne supposed the money was taken from him.
Justice kinsey examined the evidence, but
could discover no proof that the lieutenant had
been anywhere with the accuser, and none
that Westlake had any money, and SC he hon.
orably discharged the lieutenant. Officer
Howard then arrested Westlake as q deserter
and locked him up in the Fourth Ward Station
House until this morning, when he was turned
over to the military.
"BoYs, THRASH THAT CoPPKRHRADn'-
Night before last, as four Veteran Reserve
soldiers were carrying wounded soldier on a
stretcher from the boat to the hospitaI-his
wounds being of such a nature that it was
deemed necessary TO carry him in that manner-
an individual of secesh proclivities gave pretty
Tree vent 10 bis sentiments, addressing his Ian
guage to the soldiers. The wounded man, who
81 was thought was dying, aroused by the
fellows taunts. to the surprise ofhIs supporters,
drew the blanket with which he was coversd)
from over his face and said s. Let me down
ooys. and give that id copperhead a thrash
ing - which remark the man heard and he
INN ediately skedaddled, the Reserves at the
same time showing disposition to follow up
the suggestion.
TERESA CAERENo announces her farewell
concert for to- morrow friday evening The
performances OF this Pianist have delighted
all who have listened to her.
The gTt at English tenor Sims Reeves finds q
worthy competitor in English song in the
charming tenor Farley. The Soprano Mde
Mixsell IS already a fayorite with our phi ollie.
Mr.. Draper, true artist contributes largely TO
the pleasure OF those enter iainments We
hope and expect to see a crowded and elegant
house on this Carreno's last appearance.