Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-12

been expected of them; but it is safe to saw that
had 1t rot been for the timely arrival of a cou-
pie OF divisions of veterans from the Army of
the Potomac Early could easily have captured
the capital. Mai Gen. Alexander McD. Nc
Cook commanded the Union forces. While
there was some shIrmishing along the line of
dcfenses IN the vicinity OF Forts De missy.
Keno. Bayard and simmons, the principal
attack was directed against Fort Stevens.
There was naturally intense excitement in
the city and country around, and President
Lincoln ana secretaries Seward and Stanton
and other distinguished men eagerly witnessed
the engagement from Fort Stevens. The Presi-
gent narrowly escaped q bullet that struck an
officer standing By his side. The battle was
stubbOruiy fought. but Early was forced to re-
tire after suffering heavy loss. A short dis
lance up the road, on the right, is Battle ceme-
terry. where some forty Union soldiers. killed
IN the battle, are buried. This will be reserved
Tor future visit.
Emory Church (Southern McthoGist). the
handsome little stone structure which stands on
Fort Stevens by She roadside. possesses historic
interest The sOcle ~ Is Older than the village.
The original church etllfice was a plain frame
structure and stood on the west side of the road
Immediately south OF the present public school
building. Previous to the war a new brick cd
lice was erected on the site of the present
building. the old church being turned over to a
cOlOred church society. Both buildings were
destroyed during the war. The present neat
stone Cdjhce was ere cted shortly after the close
OF the war. The Rev. ". ". Watorsis the pastor
and the church Is III iiourishns condition.
The church was named in honor of bishop
John Emory. one of the brightest names i'll TING
annals OF the Methodist church.
BEIGHrwo0D.
Now retracing steps through the village,
some interesting facts are learned. 1t is found
that Brightwood was founded about the year
1o55. The location was originally a famous
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was rechris;eaeG by LAFAYETTE L. Brunett, who
owned most OF the ground in the vicinity. He
and William Bell. Richard Butts and Archibald
White were the pioneers OF the place. Bell
and Butts lived on the east side of the pike. OPP
pOslte Emery Church. at Fort Stevens, but
their houses were destroyed during the war.
Brunett lived III the house now occupied by
Mr.. \. q. Osborn as a residence. store and post
Office. This Is the oldest house i'll the place
and was probably the first that was built.
post office was established here in June.
1861. Mr.. Burnett being the first postmaster
He held the Office until 1870. when lie was sue
ceeied by MIR. Osborn. who has held it continu-
ouSly ever since.
Masonic Temple was erected in 1873.
Slghtseers visiting BriGhtwoOd should not
fan to see Rock creek. 1t can be reached by
three different roads. viz. North Rock Creek
road. Military road and South Rock Creek road.
IL Is less than half mile distant by either road.
The scenery Is grand and the woods are full of
wild fowers-ancmones, yiolets, forget-me-
nots, hyerleaf, trlllium, laurel, &c.
on BRENTWOOD AVENUE.
As you move along Brightwood avenue to-
ward the city many pleasant scenes arc wit
messed.
On the left at the south end of the village is
the handsome summer place of Matthew Ct.
Emery, Emery road. which enters Shepherd
road at the wine house. being its southern
boundary, while ii Ii bounded ON the north by
Shepherd road.
Brightwood Park. a new subdivision. is on the
lett between here and Piney branch. South of
the stream the subdivision of Petworth is on
the left while John Saul's nursery and floral
gardens are to the right.
Rock Creek Church road and Spring street
are soon passed on the left and right. respect
lively.
little south of Rock Creci. Church road you
cross whitney ayenu-. thu .Ctt fork leading to
the Soldiers Home. ale inC ii ,It runs to 18th
street at Mount Pleasant
The old SchuetZen ParA il passed on the left
little south of Whitney avenue. This prop
erty Was recently purchased by Il syndicate and
viii soon be sGbdivided into building lots.
Corcoran lane. leading over to the Corcoran
gate OF the Soliiers Home grounds is the
southern boundary line of this property
HOWARD UNIVERSITY.
Howard University, occupying a command
ing site. is passed on the left as YOU approach
the city. This Institution was Incorporated in
1861. but the idea of its establishment was con-
celyed some time previously by influential
friends of the colOred race. who perceived the
necessity for tine establishment OF Il college for
the education Of the recently freed blacks. Al