Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-03-08
LOCAL NEWS.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

0RoyKE's.-The last n xht positIvely OF
Doo'e'eaults line comedy, show Shs Loves
hEmt which has been so successfuI this week,
lotloWed by the "ArtfuI Dodger."
roronAc HALL, IsIand.-The delightful fair
OF Eastern Lodge, No. Z, /. o. o. p still con-
uh"es' and attracts crowds nightly.
CASTERRURY.-J. W. ward in his excitin z
act 81 the "ClOud Swing MISS Fanny FeErere,
ne popular danseuse; George Edwards, the
ballard singer; and the fayori,e mulliean, wllh
other performers, in varied programme.
TBE Ex-CONFEDERATK OFFICE HOLDER
WAsHISGTON. II. G.. March g, lS66.-Ei or
Sfdr notice m the Chronicle of yesterdaS an
article IN relation TO certain papers found in n
CIpet-bag in this city, going to show that
while I WAS an officer in the United States
QuaTteImaster's Department, employed an
ex-cCnfcteIaie officer, one James W. Robert
son. who was subsequently, discharge in
accordance with orders received by me- Iu
justice TO myself, as loyal officer Of the Gov
eminent, deem IL necessary to make :hP fol-
lowing statement of facts in the case, to conn
tsTact the erroneous impressions sought 10 be
GRATED IN tie publication referred to.
While was IN charge of the Sanitary branch
OF The CuaTteTmas'er's Department in this De-
Partment, James W. Robertson applied to me
Ter employment. He submitted sufficient evil
dfnce o! his ability; but learning tina: he had
oeeh South during the rebellion, addressed TO
MN certain questions rs to his loyalty TO the
Cnited States Government at the time. and
received the fOllowin reply:
WASHINGTON, ID. G., August 81, 1Sj5.-Chrs.
=. ATGgSC, Captain and 4 4. q. N Dear sir.
6onr flvoI of the 2Gth instant, propouudine
certain iuterrogaforiss, TO which YOU request
positive answers" before any arrangements
can he made with me relative TO position rs
clerk ia yOET Department, was duly received,
and respectfully submit the following in re-
Spouse thereto:
To the lat QuCstion.-"Are You now and for
ever for Union inseparable l' Ans wer-Hon-
estly and emphaticalIy. yes.
I'd q aes tiOn.-s.Do YOU wish slavery extin-
guished." Answer.-POsItiveiy, yes
I'd QueStiOn.-ssWould you support the pres
ent Admin iStratiOn in case OF any or all empr-
gencleS.' Answer will truly and faithful
ly support the present Administration and if
necessary take up arms to aid It in the enforce
ment of the Laws.
l;h Question:. Do you now adhere to the
old doctrine again that the majority must
rule" Auswer-EmphaticalIy yes
If the foregoing should De deemed satisfac-
tory, and the position in question given 90 me-
| shall teel ever under grateful obiig atoms for
your diSinterested kindness, and strive TO the
best OF nv ability TO merit your confident &c and
give satisfaction TO all concerned.
l am, sIr, very respectfully.
J. W. ROBERTSON
On receiving the above, L consulted Col. T.
iDgraham. the provost marshal of this de-
partment, well known as truly patriotic and
gallant officer, and he sand IL was satisfied OF
Robertson's loyalty at the time he knew of no
objection to his employment. Such were the
circumstances, and on these facts am willing
10 rest tie case. Respectfully, &c,
CHARLES A. kRAUsE.
Il. Supt San. Branch, q. M. Dept.