Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-07

| CARNATIONS, &C.
The Presidents Mounted Guard was in exist
ence for nine years prior to the war, having
| made its first parade on February ODD, 1852
| with Capt. Joseph T. Peck, a leading butcher
| as its commander. In its most prosperous days
| the company was composed of butchers, bakers
| and others, who owned their own animals i
was one of the finest cavalry companies in this
section of the country, and frequent drills gave
| 1t quite name for discipline. The guard parti
| cipated in the Inauguration of President.
| Pierce and Buchanan, and ON the day followins
Mr.. Lincoln's Inauguration escorted Mr. Buch
anan TO the depot. The uniform WIS 6
blue frock coat, pants and cap with
orange trimmings and pompon. Fol
lowing the inauguration OF Mr.. Lincoln
the services OF some were required for patro
duty frequently to the day they were called on
to be mustered into the service, April 10th
Several members who were engaged in bust
ness could not well leave, and the Georgetown
mounted company not having enough mem
DeIs 10 go In as company, some of the lattel
unlIeu Win the Presidents Mounted Guard
AT the preliminary meeting at Cosmopolitan
hail last evening to arrange for the anniversary
parade; there were present Sergeants George
SeltZ, ROBERT LaSkey and VIM. Dayton Cor
porals w. z. Cannon and Joseph F. Hodgson,
p. Fisher, Charles Langley, Z. ]. PEPPER. A
Swartz and Weston b. Turner. Mr. Seftz pre-
sided. Messrs. Seitz, Dayton and Laskey were
appointed committee to make arrangements
and report at a meeting Thursday evening.
THE ROLL.
The roll was called as follows: 8. w. Owens
captain, afterwards colonel; H. w. Martini
John I. Essexs. William Benter~, neutenants
q. w. Floods, George Seitz, r. Laskey, William
Dayton, G.. III. Cassidy, sergeants; w. R. Jack
som, w. p. Cannon, James Tharp, Joseph F.
Henrn sug
George BARRIERS, Thomas Baker, H. b. Bryan
u Beasley, John Boyle, II. J. Parker, W. j.
Clements, NJ. c. Causten, Benz. Chambers, A.
e Crawford, G. w. Dutton, o. E. Duffy, W. f.
Dants, G. W: G; Eslin@, W. Floods. ]. E. Fisher
henderson, John Hawkstetter, Thomas Hark.
ness, III. }. Hoyle, W. I. Hooks, Charles Justs
James b. Jones, George Kline. Charles Langley,
b: Mum, Thomas McCiuire*, Cornelius J. Noerr
w. j. Humphrey, A. b. Prather*, A. r. Payne,
John c: PETER, John Riley, Philip Reese, John
F. Thomas, Thomas H. Walker, and Gnstavus
The list above is the pay roll and does not i'm.
clude few who did not serve out their terms
or were transferred to other commands.
DUTY AT GEN. SCOTS HEADQUARTERS
When the company was mustered into ser.
vice they were first quartered on d street, near
Sth, but Gen. Scott, whose headquarters were on
18th street, opposite the War department,
taking a liking to the command, requested that
IL take quarters near him. This the company
1ld, nrst locating on 18th, and then on street.
OF the company did much service as bearers OF
orders, picketing the roads and patrolling the
streets until they went with Gen. Stone to Sem
eca. Their services, it is claimed, saved the city
from riot on more than one occasion. At one
time number of soldiers of northern regi-
nent got out of their quarters, and after rioting
in the neighborhood of 41a street and Maryland
avenue, got up on Pennsylvania avenue be-
tween Sd and 412 streets. There Capt. Owen
dashing towards some of the leaders two of the
guards each Jerked a prisoner up from the pave
Inent, and holding him across the necks OF their
horses, galloped TO the central guard house and
delivered them up. A few weeks ago one of the
Presidents Mounted Guards heard one of his
customers, now an inmate of the Soldiers Home
telling OF the riot and what was done, and on
questioning him, found that he was the soldier
whom he had, twenty-five years ago. taken to
the guard house.
PRESIDENT LINCOLN BELATED.
Another related how one evening before the
troops had entered Virginia, Mr.. Lincoln had
driven across the Long bridge and failed to re-
turn while the draw was open. This was at 9
O'Clock, and the fact was at that hour at once
reported TO headquarters. In a few moments
all was excitement and CONSERVATION. and de-
TAILS were at once made to go to the bridge and
see what tld1nss could be learned. One squad
went TO Chain bridge and over it, and being
seen by a confederate picket the latter with,
drew. MIR. Lincoln had simply driven around
by Arlington and returned over the Aaueduct
THE FIRST WAR PRISONER.
1t was stated in regard to Mr.. NJ. C. Causten
ehsA1 hC was tAC AfSt pTlSOutE taken during the
war. When the command was ND the river Mr..
Causten went to his father-in-law's house at
Seneca TO see his wife, who was there. While
engaged In talking to her his presence was be-
trayed by some one and he was taken to Rich
inOnu After long Imprisonment he was eX.
changed, and as soon as he regained his health
he was appointed TO a Ieutenancy in the regu-
lar infantry. In his first engagement he was
again captured and taken to Richmond On
Deing second time exchanged, he returned
nome, and, not caring to risk being captured a
InlTd time, did not again enter the service. He
died q few years ago.
1t was also related at last nights meeting
that Private Henry Appel, after proving him,
self every inch soldier, received a commission
in the regular army. He was promoted for
bravery at the battle Of Falling Waters. where
ne received no less than seven bullet wounds
III his breast. He, however reached Baltimore.
where he subsequently died.
THE FIRST BATTALION
AT a meeting of the first battalion of the Dis
trict of Columbia Volunteers held ut Goddard,s
hal, West Washington, last night, Capt. James
Goddard was called to the chair, Lieut.. j. E.
arouse, secretary. Capt Goddard made a
speech, referring to the services Of the District
troops and regretted that they had not been
recognized or appreciated as they deserved to
De, Out said he hoped the result of the ceIebr,-
uon would be a proper recognition OF their
work. Charles Merrill and Seryt Alex Camn
pen De, were appointed aides to the chief marshal
ior the parade next Monday. Mr. John H.
farkhurst was appointed an additional MEM
per OF the nnance committee to collect funds in
:" Go. w '@SsnihStoh W ueIrsy the expenses OF the
parade. There will be a meeting of the follow
ing companies on Friday evening at God
dards hall, to make final ARRANGEMENTS. Com.
pany A, Anderson Rifles, Lieut.. j. f. krouse.
Company b, Darlington Home Guard. CAPT
James Goddard; Company G., Potomac i1ht
Guard, Capt. Robert Boyd; Company d. An.
Drew johnson Guard, Capt. j. III. BcBlair
Major j. Neil. HoilingswOrth will command
his old battalion.
THE WASHINGTON LIGHT GUARDS
meeting of the Washington Light Guards
OF East Washington was held at Odd Fellows
hall, Navy Yard, last evening. A committee
comprising Capt. Marks, Lieut.. Donald Nc
Cathran. j. q. Peake, Il. NJ. Boteler and DIR. r.
A Adams, was appointed to complete all the
arrangements To carry out the Light Guards
share IN the approaching celebration.
MessrS. hrOuse, Wagner, Clements. Nicholson
Grams OF the District, yesterday invited the
PRESIDENT 10 review the parade next Monday
afternoon, and that those in government eui-
pioy desiring 10 participate in the celebration
be granted a hall holiday on that occasion The
PRESIDENT greeted the committee cordially and
said he would lay their requests before the
heads OF the departments.
THE PRESIDENT INVITED TO REVIEW THE ppo
CESSIoN.
subsequently the committee called upon Sec
rotary Whitney, who promised them the
Marine band. Gen. Sheridan who was invited
to review the procession said that he regretted
mat an engagement calling him from the civ
would prevent his doing The District Conn
ilissioners nave also been requested to grant a
NAN holiday 10 all employees of the District gov
ernmenL that may wish TO turn out with the
Old defenders.
Master Tinsmiths and Stove Dealers.
RESOLVING NOT TO YIELD TO THE DEMAND
FOR SO FOR EIGHT HOURS WORK.
The third meeting OF the Master Tinsrnitbs
nd TOW taV-s