Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-09-09
GEORGETOWN.
Csvyssposdsses Of 1xs star.

CoSyesp01oeSee ~ NE stay.
GEolsHrowr, Septenber o, 1859.
A large number Of our citizens visited the aeri.
cultural fair now being held at Rockville, yester-
day. all Of whom represent the multitude Of horses
cows, sheep, hogs, poultry, &C., and the articles
of domestic manufacture, aud agricultural imple-
ments, on exhibition Of very superior Quality.
fully equal, IL not superior, to those exhibited at
any previous fair held at that place The number
Of persons In attendance yesterday was unusually
large.
The gentlemen composing our spfightly military
company, the Potomac Light Infantry Captain
Hollingsworth, are abundant fin their praises of
the Rockvilieans for the warm and cordial recep.
non .nsy met WIN Yesterday on their visit to the
Agricultural fair, and the very hospitable manner
in which they were entertained while there. The
gentlemen having charge Of the fair and many of
the citizens, each seemed to be trying to Guido
hs other In their efforts to render the stay of the
inianuy In the village pleasant and agreeable;
and the company resofed to their very best tactics
military and otherwise, to render their visit
equally pleasant to their Montgomery friends.
about 10 O'Clock in the morning attracted the at
tention of almost every dweller therein and their
hne martial'aPPearance and gentlemenly bearing
wniie there was the subject Of universal admira-
ton A sumPtuous dinner was prepared for them,
which was disposed of in real sofdier-lke STYLE,
their appettes being considerably sharpened by
their morning ride, marching and military mane1-
returned
home about 5 O'Clock last night hi ghly delighted
with their visit
very intelligent boy, about IA wears of age. by
the name Of Enos Nc Bride, was taken with ft
while hshing In Rock creek, near the Bridge-st
bridge, yesterday, and was drowned The body
was recovered in a few minutes, and every effort
| made, by DIR. Grafton Tyler and other persons
| however, The vital spark had fed An inquest
was held over the body by Justice Reaver, (Coro-
ner Woodward being absent, and the jury rem
dered verdict Of accidental drowning
An adjourned meeting Of our CITY Councils will
be held this evening. The only business of i'm
portance to be considered that we are aware Of is
The Aldermen's supplement to the resolution of
1856, pledging with the sanction Of the voters of
the town. the Corporation to subscribe $500 OtO of
the stock Of tie Alexandria, Loudoun and Hamp-
shire railroad, to build branch to connect us
with the road, on condition that Congress made
an appropriation to build bridge over the Poto-
mac, at or near the aqueduct, on the west side
We incline to the belief that the Aldermen's sup
shape.
The most ample and perfect arrangements are
being made for the grand tournament which
comes of at Analostan Retreat on Tuesday, 18th
lnst. From present indications, the COMPANY
bled on the Island
The Vigilant boys also busy preparing for
their grand picnic at Arlington on the I4th inst
This VIII doubtless be the most enjoyable picnic
Of the season. r-= .e-.-e. - .siTs#T'a
A number Of articles-bridfe axe. wood saw.
and Catholic prayer-book-supposed to be stolen
were yesterday taken by Oficer Pomroy from an
old white man, who was found prowling about
| the streets offering them for sale. He said his
name was Brady, and that he Ii yed on the Capitol
Hill, Washington. The articles were left at the
ONCE Of Justice Reaver, where persons having
lost such can find them
We have nothing of moment from the -four and
grain markets this morning. Both articles are
very dull, and but little changing hands Sales of
the former at SIS for standard superfne brands
Wheat 81 .1Oal 10 for good red; 81. lSal IS for
white. Corn 76asO cents and dull \