Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-08-09
GEORGETOWN.
Correspondence Of The Star.

.E. GEoReKTowN, August 9, 1858.
Complaints among the garden fsrmers located
contiguous to our city are numerous, against the
gangs Of marauding youths and boys who are In
the daily habit Of stealing their fruit vegetables,
DC . we have conversed with several gentlemen
this morning, whose farms are located along the
line OF the new road, who complain that In many
instances large trees have been literally stripped
OF 'neir contents and considerably damaged by
'nese gangs OF Young trespassers. The card of
one OF the complainants to whom we allude, (Mr
houman,) appeared In the columns Of the Star
several days last week, forewarnine all persons
AGAINST uespassing upon his premises. Such
missives are considered by these Young kopefuis
~ ho,ning more than tufts Of grass. They paid
MI, norman another visit yesterday, and made
sad havoc among his peaches. We would remind
tnem Tor their comfort, (as they are known } that
Mr. intends trying what virtue there is in
something harder, viz: the strong arm of the law
which he intends bringing to bear upon them
30 iook ont, boys, and spend your Sabbaths a,
home for the future
We are pl.ased to learn that our esteemed
friend and fellow citizen, Capt George +. de la
Roche, has so far recovered from his recent attack
OF paralysis, as to be able to walk about his
premises 100 $50
We regret to learn, this morning that Mayor
CTawfoid has been so much indisposed, for sew
rral days, as 10 prevent him from attending 10
the duties Of his office -
Our police had quite a stirring time Of It for
sort OF free fights occurred originating doub tess
In the too free use of bad whisky Quiet was
yNy soon restored, however, throu the vigil
Lance OF the officers, who arrested the offenders
ana lodged them In the watch house, from
WHENCE they Were taken before Justice RPaypr
this mo- ming, and fined for their fun The dis
penser Oh bad whisky was also fined $40 and cost
Tor his unlawful Sabbath operations
The pulpits of several OF our churches have
been vacated by their pastors, who have sought
snort respite from their labors by retiring for
awhile TO the more congenial associations of
country NE Among the number are DIR. Nor
Wood, Or BocGck, and Rev. ID. r. Wilson
Ihelr places are regularly supplied, however, by
other ministers =
Grafton by our City Councils on Friday night:
In The Council, a message Was received from
the Mayor, calling attention to an ordinance
PASSED Ang -, le57 releasing the West George
Town Nj r. Church, and informing the Councils
That IL would be necessary 10 meet the deficiency
caused by said ordinance out Of the general fund
cf the Corporations; referred.
Also, one Informing the Councils that he had
summoned jury to condemn the property neces-
sary for Aqueduct street, and to make suitable
provision Tor the payment of such damages as
so condemned; referred.
Mr. Tenney presented the account of II. l..
Ohut for groceries furnished certain paupers
(S7 25;) referred
Ii. kidweil, asking permission to intersect the
public sewer passing under First street by one
running rom his premises on the corner of High
and First streets; referred
Also, communication from MT Silsby in re-
lation to the condition OF the Little Falls Bridge;
referred to Aldermen.
Also, the account of Henry Birch referred
MI. Ienney reported, from the ways and means
committee, resolution appTopriating so for the
use OF the Mayors contingent fund which passed
both Boards.
Mr.. simms reported from streets committee res.
olution granting to DR.. J. l.. Kid swell the priv
llege asked Tor In his petition; laid over until
next meeting.
Mr.. SHINES asked that the streets committee
be discharged from the further consideration of
tue communication or Temonstrance Of Mrs b.
KEENAN,, W. Nickels, and others which was
granted
MIR. Myers reported from police committee res
olution directing the Mayor to cause the pistols
purchased by the corporation, for the use of the
night watch, to be put in the custody OF Thomas
Orme, chief OF police; passed both boards
The ordinance providing for the sale of certain
wharf property, was taken mp, and after some
discussion was. on motion of Mr.. Tenny amended
by striking out twenty years, (the time in which
and afterwards passed
The Aldermen ordinance levying school tax
providing for the registration of voters, aud for
other purposes, was taken up, and passed
The Aldermen passed Council bills Lowing a
iuTther 'front.' foot tax upon part of Green street
and changing the grade Of the same so as to con-
FORM 10 That OF Road street; making an appro-
priation for printing index to Cor DO alton laws
providing for the Improvement OF High street
from Eighth street to the northern boundary of
the corporation; authorizing survey and profile
OF a part OF Sixth street.
The Aldermen also passed resolution ma K ing
an appropriation for tig hening he screws braces,
&c of the Little Falls bridge.
On motion OF Mr.. Myers, the resolution was
amended by striking out $50 and inserting S25
ana passed. which amendment was not cone urrrd
In by the Aldermen. The Council receded from
their amendment and the resolution was passed
resolution passed both Boards appropriating
SO, to be- expended under the direction of Chas
Myers, for making certain alterations to the
watch house.
The Aldermen rejected Council bill authoriz-
ing the sale Of the town bull
On motion OF Mr.. Tenny, message proposing
that the Boards adj onrn sine die on next FRIDAY
night, was concurred In by the Aldermen
- resolution PASSED both Boards, appointing
otherwise ordered.
No news worthy Of note from the -four and
grain maj kets.
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