Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-03
GEORGETOWN.
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| The following re-appointments Of Assistant en-
| gineers have been made, we understand, by Cap
tain Benhsm. Chief Engineer Of the washingtoI
| Aqneduct: Mr. r T Myers, in charge Ct u,
Washington division SIR. Hutton, in charge o
| the distributing reservoir, &C; and Mr.. Rives
his friends will be glad 70 hear, comes from yir
gnia TO again take charge of that splendid triumph
| of engineering skin, the Cabin John Bridge; Mr.
William Shirley, the efficient and gentleman,
accounting CLERK, under Captain Melgs, has beer
| continued in once by the Chief Engineer, and SC
Mercury was wrong, day or two since, in
| naming Mr.. Denham in connection with tina,
office.
The Aqueduct once, we hear, will hereafter be
In the rooms formerly occupied by the Attorney
General-in the building on the corner Of r and
Fifteenth streets, in w ashington. The Office In
Georgetown Will be kept open probably for the
use OF the assistant engineers. Several Of the
tractors were in consultation with Capt Benham
yesterday, and arrangements wefe made for an
| Immediate recommencement Of the work. We
have heard Of no appointment Of an engineer by
Capt. Meigs yet. Mr.. Cover will probably con-
unue to act as his clerk.
We congratulate the citizens Of Georgetown and
Washington on the cheering prospect OF an early
completion of the work, and also that the antici-
pated trouble on account Of conflicting authority,
DC seems to have been averted by the good sense
and moderation of the officials concerned
We understand that our esteemed Young fell
low-citiZen, Engineer Chss. q. Talcott-recently
r.
appointed Superintendent Of the Richmond and
Danville Railroad, Zone Of the leading lines of
Virginia, at liberal salary
There was an extensive confagfation on BeaIl
street, in our city, this morning, which entirely
destroyed the hotel and livery stable Of Mr. WIN
C. Hazel; also the adjoining stable, which be-
longs to the estate Of the late Col Bowyer and is
occupied by Mr. Davis, proprietor Of the hotel on
| the corner Of High street The fire Originated I'm
the brick stable Of MIR. Hazel, and is supposed TO
have been the result Of an act Of incendiarism
1t soon communicated to the hotel on the east
and the brick stable on the west, and there being
scarcity Of water or some delay in connecting
the hose to the fre-plugs all three buildings were
| soon a mass Of ruins. There was a stiff breeze
from the south, and for some time the property
on High and West streets was In great danger
Mr. HaZels horses, we believe, Were all saved
but he lost a valuable carriage and buggy and a
number OF other vehicles, also large quantity Of
hay and oats. The most Of his furniture was
saved, though in damaged condition and his
Insurance OF 5000 in a Northern company will
not probably cover more than half his entire loss
Mr.. Davis lost some provender The stable occu-
pied by him was insured in Washington for $500
The entire loss is not less than S. 600 probably
and the insurance, il will be seen, is only 50 300
on the whole
There was a large and enthusiastic meeting
here last night Of the friends of BELL and Everett
They met in the hail the corner Of High and
Gay streets, and the room was crowded. The as.
semblage was called TO order by Mr.. William IA
Tenney, who, after briefly stating the object Of
this meeting OF the Union party, nominated as
chairman Mr.. Henry King, and be was unani-
mously elected. Mr.. Benton was elected secretary
Mr.. Tenney moved that committee Of five be
appointed by the Chair to make the necessary ar
engagements for the marching in procession of the
Bell and Everett Association of our city from the
corner Of High and Bridge streets at o'clock on
wednesday evening next, to the mass meeting
of the friends of Bell and Everett in Washington
and that all opposed to the present democratic
rule be cordially Invited TO Join in the demon
sration. He stated that his object was TO let the
SPP no ST of he
sition In Georgetown. He was custodian of the
WING banner carried in the campaign Of 1870 and
though soied and worn in the service, it was Just
as appropriate now as then, having on one side
the motto " Il PIuribus Unum," and on the other
the goddess Of liberty with the trumpet Of fame
In her hand. This banner can be used with
music and tansparencies, aud there will be no
doubt two, three or even five hundred persons
Will DE In the procession. His motion was carried
The Chairman appointed on said committee
Messrs Tenney, Larnian, Bremmer, r. Lazenby,
and ii. b. Walker.
Mr.. Bremmer moved that committee of three
be appointed by the chair TO draft constitution
and report 10 this meeting on Tuesday evening
next This motion was carried, and the chair an.
pointed MessrF. BTemmer, Il. A LaZenby, and
Randolph Clark
Mr.. James A. Msgruder entered the room and
was received with applause.
Some suggestions being made about renting a
room, some one said that this was the room of the
Democratic Association.
Mr.. Tenney said the Democratic party was dis
rent, and had asked for the use of the Couacil
Chamber, and to gas at the expense Of the
town. He would do the president of that asso-
citation, however, who is also president of the
Board Of Common Council, the justice 90 say that
he had rendered the use of the Council Chamber
In which To hold this meeting. Is IL the pleasure
Of this meeting to use the Council Chamber and
gas OF the town, or 10 rent this room
Mr. Magruder thong ht 1t better to pay the rent
of this room (S5 per month for three months):
add by that time this room will be too small ana
ii will be necessary to get larger one He made
a motion that the committee already appointed
rent this or the adjoining room, which was car
ried.
MIR Tenney thought il best 10 defer the election
of permanent officers until the next meeting but
il was just as they pleased
Mr.. Magruder thought il better to enter into an
election Immediately. He made motion to that
effect, and said that there was a larger number
present than at any meeting of the Democratic
Association In this room. The motion was car
ried.
Mr. Bremen nominated Mr. w IL Tenney for
President. The nomination was enthusiastically
received
Mr.. Tenney returned his thanks, but thought
they ought not to select him, this was a meet
ing Of the Union party, and he was known to have
been thoroughly identified with the American
party He would suggest the nomination Of either
Mr.. James A. Magrudsr, who was never a member
of the American party, or Of our worthy chair
man, Mr.. Henry King, one Of the very few who
never left the old WING party
MIR. King waived all claim TO the honor, and
nominated Mr. Magruder.
Mr.. Tenney withdrew his name, and Mr. Ma
gruder was unanimously elected He returned
his thanks and spoke briefly but eloQuently
eulogizing the candidates of the Union party.
Mr.. Tenney hoped MIR. Henry King, who 30
faithfully and steadfastly adhered to bis prin-
ciples, and could never be prevailed on TO be a
know-nothing, would allow himself TO be put In
nomination for Vice President.
Mr.. King was accordingly elected vice presi-
dent, Mr. Tenney secretary, and Mr. T. "A. Laienby
treasurer-all unanimously.
Mr.. King said this was the largest opening cam
paign meeting he had seen in Georgetown for
twenty years-since 1910. He then, IN humOr-
strain, related "reminiscences Of those DAYS
and concluded by moving that each member pres
ent contribute what amount he pleases, 10 de T "
the expense already incurred for room rent &c
This motion was carried, and il was announced
that enough was contributed to pay all expenses
already incurred.
Three hearty cheers were then given for Bell
and Everett, and the association adjourned, 70
meet ON Tues lay evening next, At s e'sleok,
Some fnhuman wretch entered the stable Of MI.
n. C. Addison last night, and severely injured
one Of his horses, by cutting cash In bis neck
four or Eve inches long. The horse would soon
have bled TO death had not Mr.. Addison discov-
cred the outrage, and closed and sewed up the
wound, and the patient may now recover.