The Washingtonian., 1845-06-21
LOCAL JOHN & s.

Observation-Disclosures melancholy evidence of the
non-enforcement of city ordinances, is chroncled
this week. in the death Of colored boy named Selden
He went into the canal on last Sunday afternoon to
wash, and going beyond his depth was drowned. This
practice is openly carried by the boys during the
wholessummer season, the great annoyance of pass
ers by and in direct violation Of The law: and po
lice officers Gas with the law for closing grogshops
the Sabbath) by their culpable negligence, become
parties to their infraction.
These remarks, though general we are happy to say
are applicable to the officers of the Second Ward
respects the grog shops; with those they have
deavored to perform their duty, but have not been pro-
perly sustained
The GEORGETOWN Total Abstinence society held
an enthusiastic meeting in the market house last Sab
bath afternoon. Addresses by Messrs. Cammack and
Bangs-snging by Mr.. Thompson. About fifty signed
the pledge The work goes bravely on in Georgetown.
The FREEMENs vIGrLANT T. A. S. held its last
Sabbath meeting at the Treasury Department Songs
were sung by portion of the choir and good solid
address delivered by the president Mr. Savage. One,
who acknowledged he drunkard, signed the
pledge. This meeting was thinY attended, portion
of our ,uorkng force being absent assisting the eeme
Of Georgetown in procuring the fy sgners got there:
We hope the Union Business Committee will proceed
at once lay their jurisdiction off into districts, and
procure speakers to l the appointments, before the
good weather shall have left us. An incalculable
amount of good is done by street meetings, and there
are not sufficient speakers in the field
On Monday evening president Savage, and others,
held meeting on English Hill Owing to there be-
ing but few speakers out this season. this part of
city has been neglected for timepas the presi-
dent however, determined to wake them up, and sue
ceeded admirably about Is signed the pledge
On Tuesday evening the stated meeting al the Club
paired to the Navy Yard to witness the organization Of
new branch of the United brothers of Temperance.
Addresses by Messrs Savage and Canmack- signed.
No. 2, United Brothers of Temperance, was instituted
at the Navy Yard, under charter from the General
Assembly Of the United Rroshors the State Of New
York. No doubt of the prosperity OF this society," for
among its members some Of the most efficient in
the temperance army.
CLOSING OF SToREs.-We see notice in the daily
papers, signed by number OF our principal Dealers
that they ntend hereafter closing Their stores precise
ly at 8 o'clock in the evening; thus affordng them
and their clerks some spare time to attend 0 tempe
rance meetings, is it not? Come on, We'll be happy
to see you. a
CARELEssNEss-some may call it accident.-The
scaffoldng ut the mill in the course eff erection
in Georgetown, Monday last gave way, and four or
five Of the workmen fell distance Of about thirty feet
upon rocks and rubbish We understand that none Of
them were dangerously injured. See that your scaf
folds are put up right, and well secured
Since the above was in type, we hoard Of the fol-
lowing feat which was performed by one of Mr. Sem
mes the carpenter Of the buildng) apprentices When
the scaoding gave way he fell, and taught hold of
grder some ten feet below with one hand and as his
employer fell he caught at him, but hewas beyond his
reach. Mr. John Ross fell Immediately AFTER and the
apprentice (Elexius Spaulding, caught him by the
shoulder which, broke the force Of the fall and
probably saved his life. s'@
Agreeably to notice given by the MAYOR, public
meeting of citizens was held at the City Hall on
Thursday evening; at which several resolutions
passed. and committee raised to make arrangements
for paying appropriate honors to the memory Of Gen
ANDREW JACKSON.
NAVAL Court MARTIAL--The evidence in the
case of Captain VOORHEES, closed last Thursday, and
his defence will be made this day by his counsel, Mr.
COKE. -