Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-30
GEORGETOWN. ~
of The Sta


p I sfe 6soHsErows August 80, 1850.
Ashockfns sceident occurred here this roern
ing about O'Clock An fnterexttpp ltt,l. -,
ebont four years old. (dsugutes of Mr. LYNN. who
resides on High, between Beall and Dumb tor
streets while az play, alone, up stairs in the ,er
vsniS' quarters, fgntted some match es, and WAS
Instantly enveleped In flames. No one wss near
her at the time, and before her cries were heard
and assistance rendered, the little gu fsrer w.s
dresdfuliy burned about the body and face DIR
Richie wac immediately summoned, but IL il
feared medical aid viii not avail 10 save life, al
the injuries are Of most serious nature. -.
Oficers Gross and Craig and Mr. VIM C. Ha-
Eel, having obtained information Of the where
abouts Of some fugitive slaves, proceeded 10 the
farm OF Mr.. John Davidson, few miles above
here, and asked permission 70 search the negro
quarters they had reason to believe that one or
more would harbor there that night Asking 70
have some one accompany them, Mr.. John Il.
Davidson proceeded with them 10 the quarters,
and a. soon as the door was opened, they discov-
cred slave man belonging 70 Mr.. Motley More
land. who turned up missing some months since.
He was somewhat astonished to zee his visitors,
jumped from a third story window, but chose
his landing place unfortunately for himself,
he alighted between the officers. and was imme-
diately secured. There was another fugitive on
window, and was pursued and fred at by Mr..
Hazel, but made good his escape.
At the meeting Of the Floyd Guards. Captain
Mason Cooler, few evenings since, some new
.Sfs~'s S".oihee s4Sh ho"'eS, out sucie Wcs uo
election of officers n.
Ourjuvenile military friends the Dung Guards
Capt Roder, were out with drum and fife yester-
day, and visited your city.
The breach in the twelve-inch main Of the
aqueduct, near the reservoir, 10 temporarily re-
paired with connection of six-inch pipe which
at that point Is probably equal ia capacity % a
twslve-inch pipe hose. But one accident has oc-
curred In our city by letting the water last
night Some one left the stop-cock open at Mr.
William r. Edes' warehouse. and the door was
flooded to the depth of an inch or two. About
1000 bushels Of corn, and quantity Of -four, was
In cons uence somew bat damaged
The gentlemen Of the Georgetown Amateur
Musical Association were out last night serenad-
ing their lady friends, and in one instance were
agreeably surprised by hearing duets elegantly
sung by the ladies of the house in response to
their efforts. They did not forget Your reporter.
and our sincere thanks are hereby rendered to
them for the delicious strains of music which ac-
corded so well with the moonlight and silence,
and gave us such agreeable surprise at an early
hour this morning. Professional musicians will
have 70 look to their laurels. these gentlemen,
in judgment OF selection and skill of execution are
hard to beat.
The coal trade on the canal IL still quite active
but vessels are badly wanted for freighiing from
this port. as the orders are pouring in rapidly.
Wheat is now arriving in considerable guam
titles, and Is worth from 81 20 to 81 IS for red
and 81 30 10 81 IS for white.
At Crsndell's, on Bridge street, can always be
found fine assortment Of stationery and fancy
articles See his advertisement g..
Members of Union Hotel Company will mott ce
advertisement in Georgetown column.