Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-09-22
GEORGETOWN.
Ce,rsspondsnes Of TIE Star.

0EoReHT0wN, Sept -, 1853
We learn, this morning, at the Canal ONCE
that they have report (unoficial) from the brea
on the nine mile level, that the repairs had been
far completed to admit Of the MASSAGE NJ
boats. None loaded with coal or any kind Of
produce have, as vet, come In from any point
above the break This temporary difaculty has
proved an Interruption to trade, and rendered
things and matters in general about the canal
wharves quite gloomy and lifeless We hone
however, that the embargo has been entire ana
thoroughly raised, and that before the close Of
sne business matters will again begin to
weat tnelr usual encouraging aspect.
Inc demand for vessels to freight coal to north
efn ana eastern ports still continues We learn
from some OF the captains of the vessels that the
uhremunerative rate Of freights which the coal
companies have been Offering for some time nast
Is the chief reason why the diniculty exists.
we learn from a note from one of the members
. "a ane Seorgetown City Guards have resolved
10 lay aside their old uniform, and in the future
appear In new one, consisting of black coat
and pants, and glazed cap There is still room
Ior more members in this sprightly corps Of
young volunteers; and they desire that the Young
men OF the town unite with them meeting
fof this and other purposes will be held at the
armory OF the company, Forrest Hall, on Thurs
day night See advertisement
The Potomac Light Infantry Capt J. Mich
Holingsworth, were ont last night on drill, and
presented quite soldierly and handsome an
Pearance They were visited last night by MIR
~, VI Aso" ioik Seventh keglm ent, who
mace them quite neat and encouraging speech
upon military matters, and gave them some ex.
ceiient lessons In the at of drilling The conn
pdny Is sui progressing in point of Numbers
and bids fair to be one OF the most hand some and
popular that ever graced our CITY They will
make their first public parade on the 18th of De-
toDer, when they expect To turn out fifty muskets
Dl. Lewis Mackall, Jr., was last night elected
surgeon.
We regret to learn that the last mentioned COM
Pany was very much annoyed during their drill
last nlgnt, oy some unprincipled creatures whose
cohouct was, IN part, OF the most vulgar and is
reputable character: evidencing to every respect
aole person hat they were much better qualified
In point OF decent training for the cultyators of
the Corporation farm, than the walks Of social
NE. We sincerely hope our police will, in the
Iuture, AFFORD the company the protection they
are entitled to, from the annoyances and insults
| OF such miscreants
The dwelling Of Mrs Pickrell, on First street.
was entered this morning about O'Clock by bur
portion OF the stats of one of the basement win
dow blinds. Fortunately, however the villains
Were discovered by a boy who happened to be
passing Dy and who gave the alarm to 4 servant
| OF Mrs. Pickrell. The servant immediately ran
LOT the nlght-watch, who Were soon on the prem
| ises OUT strange to say, notwithstanding the
| burglars were seen by several persons after the
alarm was given, they succeed in making their
escape; They obtained no booty. being detected
| before having an opportunity to do So
Arrlvals-Schr. James ii. Deputy, Waithman
phlladelphia, coal to Bogue x Donnelly: packet
ID r Peyton, Nickerson, Boston, to Hartley &
bro; James A. Stewart, Stewart, Baltimore,
guaho 10 b. Darby; Hampton, Eddins, New
OK, Suano TO same; Tropic, Hooper, Salisbury,
Lumber to h Pickrell L Co, and quite fleet OF
OF pay ana river craft with wood, potatoes &c
NO Change In the markets since our last 8