Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-02-05
g E Or TOWN AFFAIRS.
CoyresPondsnes Of the Star.

6EoRsETows, Feb S, 1858
Our city continues unusually quiet; there is
but little of anything worthy of note either in
matters Of business or politics. Some of our
citizens seem to be turning their attention 10 our
approaching election-a meeting of the Democ-
racy'has already been held, and the initiatory
steps taken towards the selection of a suitable
!,eket TO represent the party in the two Boards
tue ensuing year. Their opponents seem to be
unusually quiet, probably nursing their wrath TO
get IL warm by the time the contest shall arrive
Our advice to both parties is, to keep cool, and
lei gooo nature control their actions, that may
once more see an election conducted upon the old
stye-characterized by nothing but good order
ana friendly feelings. Such an one, doubtless,
every good citizen In the town desires to see
Ihe scenes which have characterized our cleo
tions the past few years have been sufficiently
disgusting to cause every one except the reck-
less to hope never again to see repetition Of
them; and in our humble Judgment we would
get back again to the good old practice of con-
Quoting our elections in an orderly manner, and
have them attended with the good feelings among
our citizens that formerly characterized them.
We should all unite heartily In trying to divest
them, il possible entirely from national politics.
and select the best men, Irrespective Of party to
represent the ntereufs of the town in our coun.
We have already heard quite a multitude of
rumors eating about in regard to the complexion
OF some OF the uckets-that they are to be CON-
posed OF the members Of this church or Of that !;
BORN" of this party Of that, were to he upon
them. We believe these reports to be all bosh
ard would advise that no credence be given to
them We would further advise all who wish
To see that harmony and good feeling that once
characterized us AZ a community restored TO unite
in selecting the very best men-such az will most
likely promote the general veal. The affairs of
our Computation have not been i'm such whole
some condition for many years, and these most
deeply Interested would doubtless do well to be
cautious In taking any steps that would likely
interrupt In any manner the present plan Of oper-
atiOns.
The protraatGd meeting and revival at the Pres
byteriaR (Dr. Bocock's) church is still progress
Ing with more than ordinary interest. Already
quite number Of members have been taken in.
These meetings are held every evening, are of a
very solemn and impressive character, and are
attended by large numbers of our people of al
most every Protestant denomination.
AS the time for taking the vote of the people on
the new District Code approaches. our citizens
generally appear to be manfesting decidedly
mere interest on the subject than we have here
tofore seen among them. From present indica-
tons the vote in its favor far Georgetown
is concerned, will doubtless be very large What
effect the discussion which is to be had upon It
at Forrest Hall, on Monday evening, will have,
we are unable to say. We think. however from
the character Of one of the speakers who il to ad
dress the people in its favor, (R. OuldD that il
will not be very likely to lose any of its present
supporters. As the opponents Of the Code will
doubtless have an opportunity afforded them of
giving their views upon the subject, we hope to
see large meeting, and its merits and dement's
fully and fairly discussed.
Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather
last night, our streets were rendered quite lively
for several hours by our spirited young military
company, the Georgetown City Guards, Capt
Berry, who were out on drill, accompanied by
martial music
Mr.. Thomas Bangs, an old and highly res pected
citizen of our city, died last mig ht after painful
illness of several weeks
The packet schrs. Statesman, of the Messrs
Dodge's line, and ]. g. Stile, of Peter Berry's
line, New York packets, are now loading with
nonr at our wharves for the New York market
We would advise gentlemen in want of a
boarding house OF the most desirable character
IN every respect, to examine the advertisement of
MIS- NJ Ieager; and the readers of the Star,
generally, who may be in want Of fuel on accom-
indicating terms are referred To the advertisement
Of the Messrs. Myers and for Cumberland coal of
the most superior quality that be found in the
District go to Orme Kurtz.
The flour and grain markets appear TO be in a
very unsettled condition; but little il any, spec
ulafiye demand is visible among the dealers in
the former. The ARTICLE is held at 81 SO for
standard brands; the price of wheat ranging con-
Sderably above that of -four, in comparison our
milers deal very cautiously, and only in qua nti-
Ties sufficient to keep their mills in operation
Considerable wheat is brought to market in wag-
ons and sells at 81 U;laS o. for red and Il 05a
SLIP for white of good qualities. Corn 52a5Ic
for white and yellow s.