Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-25
GEORGETOWN.
Correspondence of The Star. -

SoFgtspONGcilcc OF Inc ESt1r.
GEoRsErows, August 25, 1880.
A friend has favored us with the following re-
port OF proceedings at the last meeting Of the
Bell ana Everett Association, az we Were unable
TO De present 1t that at the meeting OF the Re-
publican Association last evening, on account Of
There was quite large and enthusiastic meet
day evening.
A telegram was received from L. A. WHITLEY.
esq, stating that he had been left by the train,
and, therefore, could not be present
Loud calls being made for John r. Bangs ESQ ,
ne addressed the meeting In an able and impss.
stoned speech on the merits Of the Union party
and was repeatedly cheered during its delivery
Mr.. Tenney being called for responded In an
argumentauve speech, proving that there was no
necessity for republican party; that the repeal
OF the Missouri Compromise, which brought that
party into existence, did not now affect any terri
tory that the slavery question in the Territories
was settled by the laws Of nature; that the demo
cratic party was divided and powerless IL was
tue duty OF every citizen opposed 10 sectional par
ties, either Northern or Southern, TO join the
Union and Constitutional party, and inviting all
present, who had not Joined tue Assoc alton, TO
came forward and signed the constitution and
the meeting adjourned until next Thursday
At the meeting of the Republican Association
last evening about TWENTY-FIVE were present we
understand; but il was merely a business meeting
and after the appointment of committees. & &c /,
adjourned. We are informed that the Associa-
ton Is not permanently organized yet, but will
be In a short time.
Our community has heard with regret of the
accident to Mr.. John w. kidwell, son Of our rs
teemed fellow-citizen, John l.. Kidwell, Esq. He
has been subject to somnambulism, and In this
case IL appears while sleep-walking fell at least
nfteen feet from a window in the residence of
Col. Parsons, I'm Virginia, where he was visiting
HIS Injuries are no doubt of serious nature, as
his parents were sent for, and left here yesterday
morning, since which nothing has been heard
from him.
The death of Mr.. Kerr, gentleman well known
to visiters at Analostan Island this summer was
quite sudden, and is regretted by host Of friends
and acquaintances
We are Informed on reliable authority that an
early resumption Of work on all the uncompleted
portions OF the Washington aQueduct is no longer
doubtful, bot 10 now certainty, and that arrange
ments are nearly inatured for this :" consummation
devoutly to be wished
We are requested to state that Rev John SuIli-
van, formerly Of this city, where he born and
educated will preach in Trinity (Catholic) Churc b
Tomorrow Sunday morning at half past ten
O'Clock.
Also, that Rev. v. C. Slit, Of Philadelphia.
Will preach in the Market street (Presbyteriap)
Chapel on Sunday evening at o'clock
Also, that Rev. Mr.. Tying will preach in the
Market House at IL O'Clock tomorrow morning
usual.
About COS beef cattle were offered at Drovers,
Rest yesterday. All but p, which lay over were
sold to spectators aud butchers at from 81 ~ to
50 40 per 100 lbs gross.
Sheep and lambs were selling at from 80 so to
50 % each.