Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-04-07
FROM. RICHMOND.
DETAILS OF THE EVACUATION.
THE RICHMOND WHIG.

NC AOiOWlHS VI Interest from Richmond ls
taken from the Richmond Wing, Of April 4th,
published as Union paper.
Mr.. Mosely, the proprietor OF the Wht1 has
been engaged in agricultural pursuits for many
years, owning a large farm in Buckingham
county, and had thus retired from active con
nection with the paper. He was warm Union
man at the outbreak Of the rebellion, and has
always been so considered throughout its
course, but the control OF the paper was taken
virtually out of his hands by the tyranny of
the Confederate dynasty:
Richmond Wing, April 4thl
The publication of the Wing is resumed this
thorities. The editor, and all who heretofore
controlled Its columns, have taken their de
Parture. The proprietor and one attache Of
the recent editorial corps remain. The former
has had conference with with Gen. ShepIey.
the Military Governor, who has assented to
the publication OF the paper on conditions
piled with. The Wing will, therefore, be is
sued as Union paper. The sentiments of at
tachment to our "Whole country" which for.
merly characterized it as journal, will again
nnd expression in it's columns, and whatever
influence 1t may have for the restoration of the
national authority will be exsrted.
; AS soon as practicable, full and efficient
present, we ask the indulgence of our readers
We will do the best we can under the circum.
stances, promising daily Improvement in the
variety and interest Of the contents Of the
paper, until we shall make the Wing com.
mend itself to the favor and support of all
persons loyal to the Government Of the United
The terms cannot, as yet, be definitely fixed
We shall commence with such charge, in Fed i.
eral currency, as we conceive to be fair and
reasonable. In a short time we will resume
the issue Of double sheet
COMMUNICATED
once more, through the mercy and favor
OF HIM VINO Is the giver OF all good, we
nave the inexpressible Joy and glorious privi-
!ege OF greeting the flag of our Unien. For
four years we have been q down.trodden.
oppressed people. Volumes could not contain
nor express the misery, suffering and sorrow
Wnlen we nave been subjected to. The darkest
pages OF the worlds history reveal nothing that
can be compared to the terrible ordeal through
which we have passed. We should be grateful
indeed, tor this token Of Divine favor in deliv.
Government which has existed since "dark.
ness was chan ged into light" We shall now
nave that peace, prosperity and happiness
when was once ours, and enjoy that freedom
and liberty which was vouchsafed us by our
sires of the Revolution. H,
CONDUCT OF THE UNION TROOPS.
So far as we can learn, everybody is highly
gratified at the department OF the troops who
entered the city yesterday. There have been
no acts OF violence or disorder committed, as
some persons here apprehended; but, on the
contrary, the soldiers conducted themselves
with marked propriety and decorum.
AudlfStfev10uS 70 the occupation.
THE CREATE FIRE.
The evacuation OF Richmond commenced i'm
earnest Sunday night, closed at daylight Mon.
day morning with terrific confiagration,
which was klndled by the Confederate author.
tiles wantonly and recklessly, applying the
torch to Shockoe warehouse and other build.
ings, In which were stored large quantity of
tobacco. The fire spread rapidly, and IL was
some time before the fire brigade could be got
ten to work. A fresh breeze was blowing from
tne south, and the hre swept over great space
in an incredible short space Of time BY noon
the flames had transformed Into desert waste
that portion of the city bounded between eth
and 18th streets, from Main street to the river
comprising the main business portion. We
number OF houses destroyed, but, public and
private, they will certainly number 600 or 500
DESTROYING THE LIQUOR
when 1t was made known on Sunday morn
foregone conclusion, the city council haId A
meeting, and, in secret session, passed an or
der for the destruction of all the liuuor in the
city. Accordingly, about the hour of MD.
night the work commenced, under the direc.
ton OF committees OF citizens in all the wards.
Hundreds OF barrels of liquor were rolled into
the street, and the heads knocked in. The eut
tiers ran with liquor freshet, and the fumes
filled and impregnated the air Fine cases of
bottled liquors were tossed into the street from
third story windows, and wrecked into q thou.
sand pieces. As the work progressed some
struggling Confederate soldiers. retreating
through the city, managed to get hold of q
quantity Of the liquor. From that moment
law and order ceased TO exist; chaos came,
and Pandemonium reigned.
PLUMBER AND PILLAGR.
Drunk with the vile liquor, the soldiers-said
70 belong to Garey's cavalry-roamed from
s s,,, 70 store on Main street, followed by q
ns re ,h crowd, drunk IS they. With the butts
.. .hsir moskets they dashed In the plate glass
OF sns s.ose aoors and entering, made a wreck
oI,s 49, WIN the CELEBRITY OF magic. Jew
and eoniecnonsry stores were objects Of special
SersS Were not Ee Jdasers, who, be it remem-
crate stragglers. '"' O0Aieo
THE ORDER OF Thu CITY
has been excellent since the Occupation Nv,
Federal forces. We have not heard sir s,ie
complaint on the part Of citizens against - .
soldiers; and we are glad 10 record thai tue tue
soldiers have found no reason to complain Of
the conduct Of the citizens. We trust that this
gratifying state OF affairs will continue.
jrThe funeral Of General A. p. Hill, killed
at Petersburg, was attended with military hon.
ors lust previous to the evacuation. Genera
Lee and other disting uished officers being pres
al in tha Ntv