Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-07

fax placed his hand on Mason's shoulder
and with other assistants quietly took him
70. the Trents gangway and from thence
into the San Jacintos boat
Mr.. Siidell, making a similar assertion or
his purpose was taken to the gangway and
carried on the San Jacinto's boat in the
same way.
The rest Of the party, including the fe.
males and all their baggage. We're taken on
board the boat, and thence on board the
United States war steamer San Jacinto in
the same way also.
They were all well treated on Captain
Wilkes ship. which Immediately started for
the United States with her important prie.
oners, reaching Hampton Roads yesterday
-Friday-morning.
Captain Wilkes sends to the Navy Depart
ment voluminous papers on the affair." in
Guiding written statements concerning their
capture from all the male prisoners named
above.
1t Is presumed that they will be landed
at New York and from thence be transfer
red to Fort Warren, Boston harbor, their
papers being forwarded to the government
here.
THURSDAY. November 81, 1861
OF IMPORTANCE TO THE DISTRICT.
Just before going to press with today's
second edition of The Star we hear that the
war Department has decided to construct
bridge for military purposes across the Po-
tomac upon the piers of the Alexandra
canal aqueduct at Georgetown.
We trust it may embrace facilities for
general and railroad travel also
MONDAY, December I6 1861
SERENADE 10 CAPT. WILKES
Capt Wilkes of the San Jacinto arrived
at his residence corner of I1th and II
streets in this city on Saturday evening and
received from his admirers the commitment
of serenade.
The music was by the Marine, Band, and
they commenced with Hail to the Chief"
After several pieces had been performed
Mayor Wallach introduced Capt. Wilkes
with the following brief speech:
Fellow Citizens L regret to inform You
that Capt. Wilkes is not able to address
you tonight, he would like to, in re-
Spouse to the compliment paid him by this
unexpected serenade. He is known to you;
all of his past career stands out clear and
lustrous 1t is his last great act, the seizure
of the rebel commissioners, that adds spe-
cial luster to his name. 1t is luster OF
which the citizens of Washington have Just
reason to be proud. Allow me to introduce
to you Capt. Wilkes. the hero of the Trent.
Captain Wilkes was greeted with enthu-
siastic cheers, and when they had subsidized
briefly spoke as follows:
Gentlemen and Fellow Citizens: / would
like to say much to you tonight. / feel in
my heart that l owe much to you for this
unexpected compliment. All our interests
identified. Coming as this honor docs
from you, my fellow citizens and those who
know me. | appreciate 1t more fully than
if it came from any other source. l at
tribute this demonstration to my having te-
Gently performed an act of public duty.
will not refer more specifically to my
course on that occasion, but will only say
that should another similar emergency arise
| should do exactly the same thing again.
Allow me to bid you good night l would
speak longer were L not laborng under a
severe indisposition.
4 fb.Aa OIL af faf,, 11-1r ha
was repea tedly cheered. The band played
several more pieces and then withdrew.
Among those who Were present to welcome
Captain Wilkes was Commodore Shubrick
MONDAY. December 16, 1861.
ENGLAND ON TRENT AFFAIR.
QUEENSTOWN, December 5-The excite
ment in reference to the Slidell and Mason
affair continues undated.
The Paris Temps repeats the statement
that Napoleon has rendered his services as
a mediator.
1t is rumored that'the steamer Persia has
been chartered to convey troops tc Canada
This, however. is pronounced premature.
The Australasian was advertised to sail
for New York on the 7th, but the America
has been substituted.
At the banquet given at Rochdale MI.
Bright made an elaborate speech on Ameri-
can affairs He declined to give a decided
opinion in the Trent affair. He said he be
iieved that if the act be Illegal America
would make a fitting reparation. He strong
ly condemned warlike feeling in reference
to the matter, and secuted the idea that the
American cabinet had resolved to pick
quarrel with England. He made eIO-
quent peroration in favor Of the north.
A letter read from Mr.. Golden of the
Pacific line, urging a suspension of ludg-
ment.
A letter from Gen. Scott in favor of MAIN
tanning friendly relations between England
and America attracts much attention.
The expectation of arms. ammunition and
lead are prohibited.
The Paris Patriot has editorial fore
shadowing the disposition of France to
recognize the southern confederacy If Eng
land sets the example.
The Daily News rejoices that Congress
meets before the English demands can get
out to America. and hopes that it will act
with honor and dignity, and that the golden
opportunity will not be lost.
A large number of naval vessels have
been ordered to be ready for immediate
commission
The transport Melbourne was to leave
Woolwich on the 9Th for Halifax, with 3d.
600 stands of arms and large quantities of
ammunition and six Armstrong guns. She
will be conveyed by the Orpheus, of twenty
one guns.
The frigate Warrior will be ready for for
eign service Immediately. Her destination
will depend on the answer from Washing
ton. The shipment of rifles from England
for New York continues.
The funds fell one-half per cent on the I'd
Appearances indicate that the French pa
pers have been instructed to write in an
anti-American tone.
SATURDAY, December 2S, 1861
DOUGLAS HOSPITAL.
This name has been very appropriately
assigned by the surgeon general to the
block of buildings. including the former
residence of the distinguished senator, OF
Minnesota row. lately leased by the United
States for a general hospital. The institu-
ton Will speedily open, and will have ac-
combinations for 300 patients. 1t is under
the charge of DR.. E. H. Abadie, assisted by
DR.. Warren Webster of the regular army.
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