Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-07-17
GEORGETOWN.
Cerrssf oadsAes Of Ias Sis..


GEORGETOWN, July IL, 1850:
We understand that the officials at Alexandria
claim and exercise the right OF boarding ard
searching every vessel which leaves our city or
w Washington, bound out, whether they touch there
on the passage down or not. Whether they are
legally empowered thus TO act 10 very doubtful,
but Of one thing we quite certain, and that Is,
that Ii is done, not through excess of zeal 70
execute the law, but in a spirit Of envy and
jealousy. We mean that coasters have been
freig hitting coal here in preference to Alexandria,
for some time past, on account OF the obnoxious
law there, and not until this was discovered TO be
the case was an attempt made 10 board and search
passing vessels. Captains generally submit 10 the
Inconvenience and pay the fees, sooner than be
detained to contest the matter with the authorities
there, but we hope some Of those interested will
test the legality Of their action.
Noticing aviolent commoiion in High street on
Sunday afternoon about dusk, as faithful chron-
icler Of passing events we felt impelled by sense
OF duty TO don our coat and proceed TO the scene
of disturbance. After diligent inquiry We ascer-
tanned that stalwart follower Of Crispin bad
for the nonce, assumed the duties Of we consta-
BILE, ~ arrested some one and was proceeding with
his prize TO the watch-house, when a crowd Of
young men appeared and rescued the captive.
The bafied spoiler, robbed of his prey, immedi-
ately sought the aid of the chief Of police, but be-
fore that worthy official appeared upon the scene
| rescuers and rescued had made good their escape
| through Bridge street to your side of Rock creek
trolling cause.
There was row at the markethouse this morn
| ing all about the removal Of a wagon and one
young mans head was very badly cut Police
Oficer T homas witnessed the ARRAY, and promptly
arrested the offender.
grassy cushion in cool and shady grove; a
sparkling stream Of clear water, making sweet
| music as IL tumbles moss-grown rocks or
ripples over clear pebbly bottom; forms Of grace
and beauty In the maZes OF the giddy dance TO the
accompaniment Of witching music, and last but
not least refreshing glass Of lager are all de-
lightful things to contemplate this bot weather,
and may be all enjoyed by those who patronize
the picnic at Green Spring Pavilion, near the
old iron foundry. as advertised, Thursday next.
We understand that the Potomac Light Infantry
drill this evening" I'm fatigue dress either on High
street or Bridge street, and we have no doubt,
will be fully up to the mark. Those Of our citi-
zens who depreciate everything here, and think
we can compare in no respect with the jewellers
east Of Rock creek, will do well to witness this
drill, and see whether in military affairs we are
much behind our neighbors.
BY advertisement in another column. IL will be
seen that those fine musicians and accommodating
young men of the Holy Hill Band have a picnic
at AnalOstan on Monday next AS they generally
give their services gratuitouSly for deserving OBJ
Jects, we hope they will be remunerated on this
occasion for their liberally heretofore by the at
t-ndance Of our citizens generally with their fam
lies at that pleas ant place Of resort.