Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-03-23
GEORGETOWN CORRESPONDENCE

Fatal Accident-Arrirais o. Hour-R,rsrss
IN Irade-Rev. Harry Siteer-Croys-
Markets.
GEORGETOWN, March %, 1855
A sad accident occurred yesterday near
Hoover's lime kilns, in the First Ward. Seye.
raj youths had procured gun, fer the purpose
Of shooting at mark. While it was in the
hands Of lad named Hughes, the gun was
accidentally discharged, the whole of the
shot lodging in the abdomen of one of his com
panions named Hackney. The wounded bow
fingered in great agony Until about ii O'Clock
last night, when he died. The matter was
purely accidental, and the two youths were
on the most intimate terms
We hear a very gen,ral regret among our
oitisens, at the removal (by appointment Of
the Conference OF Ike Rev Henry Slicer
from among us. Mr.. S has spent quite a
number Of years in Georgetown, az one of her
citizens, and few ministers of the gospel have
enjoy ed. in moro eminent degree, the conf
dencs and esteem Of our people of all reli
gious denomination Mr. was the FIRST
pioneer Of the total abstinence (frcm intoxi
eating drinks cause in our city. And many
a now happy and prosperous family in our
midst, still remembers with feeling Of JOY and
gratitude, the great temperance revival which
occurred in tk years 1885 and 1887, brought
about through his efforts. And the very four
ishing denomination of Christians lin this
place Of which he is q preacher, will ever
feel that they own him a debt Of gratitude for
his untiripg efforts in securing for them their
present handsome and commedious house of
worship.
We learn from many Of the formers of tho
surrounding country that, Notwithstanding
n la ipfa for
the growing crops of wheat looks fine, and
promises an abundant yield, if no unfsvorab:e
accident befalls il. Wears also informed that
the quantity sown last fall was much larger
than usual. This was caused, doubtless, by
the enormously high prices at which wheat
indeed, We may say all kinds Of grains--hss
been selling for nearly year.
Most Of the fishermen on our river are at
their landings. preparing for the spring g cam
psign against the fnny tribe. Some have al
ready commencing hauling, but the number
taken as yet is very limited, owing probably
TO tho cold weather. A small cargo Of her
rings reached our wharf yesterday, and sold ut
So per thousand.
From little piece Of information " bich We
have obtained from a very reliable source, we
incline to the belief that when the repor, of
the committee to codify the laws of the Dis
trict shall be presented to Congress for their
unei ecliOn SUMO VI INC rlcnost scenes WHICH
ever occurred in those bodies will be enacted
scenes which will not only sstonish the people
of the District, but agi:ate the whole country
from its center to its circumference. Mark
what We say.
During the last few days several lots Of corn
have been shipped to go up the canal TO sup
ply the efficiency in sOme sections Of the up
per counties of Mary land and Virginia, caused
by the drought Of last summer. Heretofore
the main bulk of corn which reached our mar
ket came from that direction.
Our canal is now in excellent navigsble or.
der the length of the line, and prospects are
good for a heavy trade. The affairs of the
canal were never in a better condition, as re-
CARDS the management, than at present. Up
to the present time, during this week, there
has reached our marke. by tho canal about
200 barrels Of -four.
Flour is held At $3.S71s$9 for standard
brands-extra q shade higher. Market in.
clined to droop. Sales yesterday of some 5, 900
bushels Of wheat, white and red, at 81 IL.
Oa.s, $50 by the cargo. Corn, SSa90c.
SPECTATOR.