Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-03-17
aMORGETOwN.
Correspondence of The Star.


GEORGETOWN, March T., 1859.
After quite 4 harmonious session Of eight days
the Methodist Protestant Conference adjourned
last night, and most Of the members started this
morning route for their fields Of future labors
Quite variety of important questions effecting
the Interest of the Church Were had under consid-
Grafton during the session, all Of which was dis
cussed with degree Of ability, fOrbearsnce. and
concession, which was very commendable 20 the
body. Many of the ministers who Were In attend
ance have. by their gentlemanly and dignfed
department, and affectionate christian DISPOSE
tions, quite endeared themselves to those OF our
people among whom they associated
An individual by the name of William or Cur
Ms smith, captain Of the canal boat Ann Eliza
belonging to the MesSrs. Ritter. suddenly disap-
peared on Tuesday night, since which time moth
that he had when last seen i considerable amount
OF money, much of which belonged TO other per
sons. He is said to have remarked at the supper
table al restaurant near the market on the night
OF his disappearance, that that the last meal
he ever intended 10 eat In Georgetown.
We have been requested by some of our Bridge
street mere hants to inform those persons who are
in the habit of taking their empty boxes at night
and appropriating them to their own use that IL
they will act fair and ask for them they can be
supplied I'm more honorable manner
Mayor Addison has reappointed Mr. George
Harrison street scavenger, in the place VI Mr.
Calvite. removed. Mr.. Harrison has filled the
place several years heretofore, and was generally
regarded by all parties the most efficient officer
For several weeks past we have been pleased to
the decided change for the better in the appear
ance of things and matters generally about the
market house. We are satisfied that we have not
en the FL ace, especially the clerks ONCE sc de
weights, measures &c, present such cleanly AZ =
pedrdnCe since the days OF the venerable Mr. HYDE
who So faithfully filed the post for many wears
Contrary TO general expectation, no boats from
Cumberland have arrived AT the time Of closing
this letter. They are, however, exported ia this
evening or tomorrow.
Court On Tuesday To- determine the legality Of the
claim Of the present incumbent 10 the Office of
Mayor in our city, nj the court granted rule on
the party (Mr. Addson) now in Possession To show
Gauss. why quo IcnrCdHfo should not issue calling
upon him To defend his Ti.tht to hold the Office
The matter. we learn. "a i'll not lc argued befor.
{ ne May term of the court Many of our very best
cItlZcus manifest considerable anxiety that this
unfortunate affair should be determined by some
higher tribunal than our city councils There are
important legal questions involved ia il which
mig ut hereafter f the matter is not Il finicly set
tled) lead Ia almost nterminablc amount Of lit
igation, and result in serious anHoVances and
losses Ia parties making contracts OF any kind
with the Corporation.
A very considerable amount of real estate las
been changing hands in our city the last few weeks
most, II not all of which has passed into the hands
OF those who viii be likely to improve IL. aud
render ii more profitable than il has been hereto
fore. Thomas Bowling. auctioheer disposed Of
the following pieces at public sale Yesterday AFTER
noon Three-storv brick house and lot fronting
twenty Icet on bridge street, with depth or ninety
feet, formerly owned by the late A z. Waugh. TO
George Cooley, for S3,UOO; twO-story brick horse
aud lot OF same size, on same street, little west
now occupied as Il shoe store and dwelling. Il
David Shoemaker, for II .2cBG; small frame house
and lot fronting nineteen feet Jefferson street
with depth Of one hundred and seven feet To
VIM. III. Tenney, for SluO small frame house and
lot fronting twentyfour feet on Market street with
depth of sixty-tiye feet, To VIM. III. Tenney, for
S65U cash
Why suffer with corns when it is such an easy
matter Ia get rid Of them. Call on Dr. Shutz at
Mrs. Langs hotel.
We learn that no portion Ct the hose Ia use by
our fire company. can DE used on the public fire.
plug or hydrant, at the corner of Bridge aud High
streets. Would il not be advisable for our CITY
Councils al their next meeting, TO make an appro-
priation sufficient to provide for the company
small piece of hose adapted To the plug that its
benefits could DE rendered available in case of fire
As yet there is no great activity i'm the flour and
grain markets Small sales Of the former are
making at s6.25aS6-37 for Superfine brands and
30 sOaSG % for Extras. Good red wheat is selling
at 81 i5asl 30, and white came quality, at II 5Ua
SIS.