Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-04-14
FITZHUGH LEE AND ROSSER RUN
AWAY.
DESTRUCTION OF TOBACCO /
LYNCHBUR6.

We have the Richmond Wing Of yesterday
from which we take the following OF interest:
"We learn that Gen. Robert L. Lee arrived
in the city last night
Gems. Rosser and FitZhugh Lee refused to
abide by the terms of surrender it is said, and
made their escape, unattended, to "parts I'M
known"
The number of men surrendered by Gen.
Lee is stated at 25, 600, of whom only 5000 had
muskets. The rest had thrown away their
arms during the forced marches into the inte-
rior.
Gen. Thomas cavalry has occupied Lynch.
burg. On Wednesday, the tobacco, public
stores and a number of buildings were de.
stroyed by order Of the military authorities.
PERsoEAL.-We have had the pleasure of an
interview, at our Office, with Rev. DIR B. H.
Nadal, Of Washington, d. g., one of the edi.
tors Of the New York Methodist; and Rev Dr.
S. Il. Rooney, formerly of New York. These
ministers are able and Jealous members of the
"Christian Commission They and their as.
name undertakingof alleviating the great dis.
tress and restitution prevailing in this city.
FALSE REPoRTs-We again advise our cih-
zens to discontinue the practice Of circulating
rumors which are set a1loat by persons inter-
ested In the success Of the Southern arms.
They are the progeny Of an overweight i'm.
agination, and constitute the food upon which
the secession element expects to feed so long
as the war lasts. Give no heed to them
The Hotels to be re.openeG Immediately are
the Ballard, and perhaps the Exchange. the
Powhatan, and ST. Charles. Their accommoda-
tons will all be needed.
STOLEN GOODS There are hundreds OF
thousands of dollars worth OF goods stored
away in the houses OF various persons, which
is the rishtful property of many worthy suf.
cued from the fire by persons who seem to be
possessed Of the idea that all such property
saved is legitimate plumber, and that the form
er owners have no more right to it. This is al.
q
tention OF all holding others property to the
order OF the military authorities respecting
such property, and the disposition 10 be made
of to the end that they may he saved trou.
bic and annoyance.
Maj. Gen o. g. Ord, commanding the Army,
OF the James, arrived in Richmond yesterday
morning with his staff, and put at headQuar.
ters. Gen Ord has been with Gen. Grant with
portion OF his army, following up the pur.
suit OF Lee. 1t Is supposed that Gen. Ord will
assume command here.
TIE MARKBTs.-The display OF vegetables
meats. salads, &c, in the upper market, was
better yesterday that at any time since the oc-
cupation Of the city, but In clined to rnle high.
Salads from 80 to so cents: fish, per bunch, 81:
meats. 40 to 50 cents per pound; butter, 81 aud
60 cents, with better supply
THE "SoLDIkRs' HOMES" vacated by the
Confederate Government have been taken pcs.
session OF by the United States forces occupy
ing the city; and the soldiers have gone 10
work making themselves comfortable in the
possession OF them.
THR CITY POST OFFICE.-D. Is. Parker,
Special Agent of the Post Office department.
has re. opened the City Post Once, under the
Spo.swood Hotel. l. T. Clawson is his repre-
sentative in charge at present.
ROCKETS, the port of Richmond, has within
a few days been changed as by the wand of
epchaEtment. The hum oftradeis again heard
where so recently nothing was audible but
the occasional rumble Of q Confederate wagon
and the slow clankiHg of ham mers on those alb
surd Institutions, Mr. Mallory's iron -clads.
Steamers and schooners line the wharyes, and
all the eager enterprise of Broad way. Another
equally striking change is being rapidly
worked. The mud and filth and grass OF four
years had accumulated on the pavements and
eidewalks. ranging in depth from six inches to
two feet. By order of the military authorities,
upwards OF a thousand colored iaborers are
employed in the thorough cleansing OF the
streets and wharves, and already the work has
made great progress. II this system is per-
severed in, as Judging from he action of the
United States authorities in New Orleans we
have no doubt it will be, during the comlpg
summer Richmond Will be healthier than at
any former period.
a NATIONAL SALUTE of two hundred guns
was fired yesterday afternoon on the Square,
tary OF War. The firing was by company u,
18th sattfry, United States Regulars, Captain
Toilet, and was in honor of the Official an
nouncement OF the surrender OF Gen. Lee aud
the Army Of Northern Virginia.
The GAs.-Flfty barrels OF lime were re-
ceived In the city yesterday, to be used Ia tho
purihcation OF the gas at the gas works. The
gas was turned on last night, and we hone now
to have continuous suppiy.
THE CIVIL COURTS have suspended their
functions, but we understand the clerks Of the
several courts have PERMISSION 70 continue
their uties, issue marriage licences, &c which
will be great convenience to those desiring
to enter the bonds of a matrimonial union:
OAKwOOD CEMETERY.-This cemetery has
been used for three years as place of burial
for Union soldiers that have died In prison
here. Their graves are generally marked, and
friends from the North who desire to disinter
the bodies can do so without difficulty and
have them sent North"
The Whig says editorinlly:
The duty of all true Nirgintans is perfectly
apparent. Whatever may have been their pre-
forth ard acknowledge at once the authority
Of the United States Government, and that they
owe full allegiance TO il. The slightest hesita.
ton in regard to this matter can but still fur.
and throw additional obstacles In the way of
speedy return to that quietude and freedom
from restraint that Is essential to enable the
people to recover from the blig b ting effect this
unhappy war has had On every interest in this
State. The course of the authorities and Of the
soldierY In this city Is we'll calculated to in
epire confidence In their desire to see harmony
aud fraternai feeling restored in our common
country; and we feel confident that our people,
IN every sectioo OF the State, Will freely
spond and do In all their power to bring about
q consummation which Will be fraught with
80 much OF happiness and good.
GEN. GRANTS HEADQUARTERS
The steamer Monohansett; which arrived
here this morning from City Point, brought up
Gen. Barnard, Col Bowers, Capt. Robert Lin
coin, and Capt Webster, Of Gen. Grants staff.
and the horses belonging to the staff officers.
7 ie nHorc knnA thaff ior