Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-06-08
GEORGETOWN.
Correspondence of Tie Star.

Correspondence of TIE Star.
GKoRsRTowN, June g, 1859.
From facts which have recently come to our
knowledge, we incline to the belief that there are
parties located along the line of the roads leading
from Montgomery county, Md, to our city, who
in the habit Of trying to deter country persons
from coming to our market, to dispose Of their
market-stuff, bv false MISREPRESENTATION. which
we deem it our duty to correct We know of no
other object the parties alluded to they being the
keel+rs OF inns, or public stopping places in
making these false representations can have than
the expectation Of obtaining from the country
people their proceeds at less than their value and
then bring IL Ia market themselves and hue kster
IL out at profit. A lady came to our market this
morning, who was told by one of these parties
located on the Rockville Turnpike that il she
came here the rules OF the market Were such that
she wonld he compelled Ia pay two dollars before
she could sell her marketing She had the good
sense To come. however and found thai she r,sati-
ly disposed of all the mark ttinO she had at GOOD
prices without It's costing her one cent And we
take thls occasion 10 warn the country people
against these shlrPers, and inform them that they
will always find the Clerk Of our Market ready
and willing To assist them n procuring a stand
Tor the sale or their produce. aud To render them
every other facility in the transaction of their
business free OF charge. We also advise the
Stars readers, and particularly the Clerk of the
Market, to keep a look out for these country
hur kSters in the future.
After having furnished their numerous patrons
with week s agreeable entertainment and pleas
ant Intercourse each evening the Fair OF the Pres
byterian ladies' at Forrest Hail. closed last night
The spacious hall WIS crowded 10y AN agreeable
party, many OF whom seemed to regret to hear the
announcement that il lad closed The managers
have been interchangeable in their efforts TO please
and crafty all who have patronized them; and
they Will have the satisfaction OF knowing that
all have been well pleased with the manner IL
was conducted, from the commencement to its
close.
The Rev. DIR. BOcock and his excellent LADY,
requests us 10 return their very grateful acknowl
ed:.tnent To the young ladies and gentlemen as
scnibied ut the Festival at Forrest hall on Thurs
day night lust, for their elegant present OF wax
work.
The Fair of the Episcopal ladies At pomne,n
Hail. commenced last night in line style aud was
attended by quite large and agreeable company
We advise all who may wish to spend this eve
Mug pleasantly, TO pay them 4 visit
Mr. Thomas Cumberland will lay the keel to-
day, OF steam pleasure boat for Capt Cathcart
Our river anu river wharves presented yesterday
an unusually lively appearance. The following
vessels arrived. and are now disrharying; Schrs
Three Brothers, Ely, New York. curb and nay
stone to Gibson; William Peters, Williams Port
Deposit, lumber to T.. Pckrell Il Co; NJ J. Fardy,
H"oPer' salisbury, lumber TO same; Robert Haley,
Mitchell Port Deposit, lumber to same; Souther-
ner, W ansley, Port Deposit lumber TO Iibbey 4
Son; Quail, North, saline place, lumber to same
Ready, Galloway, Method, BeaIl, and Henry NJ
smith, Jones, from Havre-de-Grace, with coal to
Die son, Gordon x Co; United, Scott, Phila-
delPhia. coal To w. II. Cooley; Good Tidinss
Henry. same place, coal to Barron & Son; Amer
lean. Kelly, Somerset lumber to master; brig
stephen Young, Stinchfield, Windsor, ~ s.
plaster to Hartley Il Bro. There were also several
| that came up light for cargoes Of coal.
The flour market yesterday and this morning
hes been quite dull and inactive. Standard super
fine brands are held at 81. No sales of moment
occurring. Extras are held from 81 cents 10 81
hgh her, as IN quality. The e is but little wheat
| Offering; red would command 81 50 To 81 80, and
White from 81 60 to 81 80. Corn-nO sales of
moment since last report worth S:}as5 cents
for white, and s5aoS cents for yellow