Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-28
GEORGETOWN.
Correspondence Of The Star.

SoFTeSpOHd6Hct or Inc STAR
6KoksErowN, August -, 1860.
While excavations were being made on the line
OF the Washington aqueduct a short distance this
side OF the distributing reservoir yesterday. for
the purpose Of laying down the thirty-inch main
portion Of the twelve-inch main which at pres
ent supplies the cities Of Washington and George
town was thrown out Of place by a movement of
the quicksand on which Ii rests, and the conse-
quence was serious break. The accident oc-
CURED about III O'Clock a. m. and in a few hours
the supply grew small by degrees and beauti-
fully les, }" and finally ceased altogether to the
great discomfort of our citizens. The inevitable
washing day had TO be postponed and this morn
Ing dirty hands and faces predominant. with Sc
rious talk among some grumblers Of substituting
whisky as beverage until the damage 10 repsired.
Badinage aside, this accident is serious evil as
our community has relied entirely upon aqueduct
water for year past, and pumps and cisterns have
been allowed TO fall into state of desuetude and
decay. We have been informed that the trenc
will probably be repaired this afternoon, ard that
IL VIII require only few hours time to I'LL the
pipes in the two cities.
Mr.. Towse, mate Of the brig Wheaton, while
experimenting the unloading Of his vessel at Ad-
dison's wharf, In our city yesterday, was observed
TO sit down near the after cabin, and in a few
minutes afterwards he dropped lifeless upon the
deck jury Of inquest was summoned, and re-
turned a verdict to the effect that the deceased
came to bis death from some cause unknown to
them
We learn that Messrs. Morgan Rhinehart have
taken the warehouse and wharf at the foot Of Hig
street southeast corner Of Water and High street,
for the use of the New York and WASH ny ton
steamship line. Those enterprising gentlemen
are now engaged in building sheds on the PREM
.ses for additional store rooms, &C., and il in ex-
fRe nsf. T III s u se %s
and touch at Alexandria and Washington each
trip.
Henry Boarman, worthy colored man, sent out
Tour OF his children in light carriage on sunday
evening, to take drive, when they imprudentiy
ventured too far over the Maryland line aud were
overhauled by the jealous officials of the enter
prIzing city of Bladensburg, and CONSIGNED to
durance vile. The father was sent for next day
ana, according to law We suppose, was mulcted
70 the amount Of $50 and over, before be could ef
fect the release Of the young prisoners.
We are gratifed to be able to announce that in
teliigence has been received from Mr. John w
kidwell, who was injured by fall at the resi-
dence of Col. Parsons, in Virginia as stated in
the star some days since, and that he is now en-
tirely out Of danger, and ia fair way for speedy
and complete recovery
Members Of the Floyd City Guard and all who
take an interest in military org anizaiions are by
advertisement in another column, rogue sted Ia
attend meeting at the hall, corner of High and
Gay streets, this evening. This is the conn any
OF young men which we alluded TO some we. Ks
since as having had preliminary meeting Since
then they have met several times, have partially
organized and elected a captain, and will proba-
Oily elect other officers tonight. We wish them
success
In our notices of improvements, we omitted to
mention that Mr. Redin has had an additional
story built on his fine residence on GAY street and
the premises otherwise enlarged and beautfsd
Messts Barrett Meem Were the contractors for
this, and also for the splendid improvements
made on Judge DunloP's property on the opposite
side of the street
"orkmen are now engaged in taking down the
'front.' OF the store on Bridge street. lately occupied
Dy Messrs Spilman & Hunt The floor over the
store has been raised about eighteen inches
making the store ceiling that much higher; a
neatly designed front will take the plsce Of the
old one, and an additional story Of eight feet will
ada greatly to tue appearance Of the building
M, hos Cissel is the carpenter, and Messrs b
d w. Hutchi1s, brio klayers
The attention of parents and guardians is called
to the advertisements, in Georgetown column, of
MISS narrower, Mr. Arnold, and the Messrs Con-
rad The institutions advertised will comnare
favorably with any of the same class in the
country.