Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-03-26

The PoroMAc FrsHERrEs The bill which we
published some time ago az pending in the vir.
glhla Legislature, in regard to the Potomac Fish
cries, has passed. and 10 now a law
For the benefit Of our numerous readers en-
gaged-directlv or indirectly-int the fishing bust
ness. we republish the BODY of the law
re enacted, &C., That the fishing season for
snad and herring In the waters of the Potomac
NV snail begin the first day Of March and end
the hrst day Of June in each year.
no person shall haul, drift or fish any seine or
gin net within the waters bounds or berths Of any
regularly hauled nshing landing, nor opposite to
any part Of the shore Of the owner or oocupier of
any fishery, between the first day Of March and
the nrst day Of June in each year, without the
permission Of the owner or occupier Of such fish,
Ing landing; and any person SO offending shall be
subject to the forfeiture and fine prescribed hv tb
next succeeding sections.
The owners or occupiers of the regulars. bap,ed
nsalng lanalngs are authorized to render any
saerif or other officer assistance necessary to arrest
any person violating the provisions of the nre
ceding sections; and the said officer sbail s.i, an
ooat selnes and fixtures in the possession of such
some Justice Of the peace, to he dealt with 8.
herein directed; and the said officer NAV summon
'he posse com,tdtus to aid him in making arrest
horzed by this act, and may for that
any any steamboat or other vessel belong Ing to any
G.sh Oh tnis state not actually engaged in carry
Ing the United States mail
No person shall fish in the Potomac rive, n, ito
tributaries during the month of March. April.
may, ana June, with gill nets or seines of any
kihd, other than such nets or seinrs az may be
iala OUT from aad hauled to and landed upon the
shores OF the said river and its tributaries; and
every person SO offending shall upon conviction
thereof forfeit and pay a sum not less than fifty
nor more than five hundred dollars, one-half Of
"hich sum shall 60 to the informers, and the
otner half to the State: Provided, That nothing
In this section shall be construed to prevent bona
nae cinzens OF the counties bordering on the
aforesaid waters from fishing the shores thew own
or occupy, as they have hitherto been I'm the habit
ofdoing. ''
All acts and parts Of acts in conflict with the
provisions OF this act, are hereby repealed
This act shall be in force from its passage.
RIvER-The steamer Columbia, Capt Harper,
arrived at Riley,s wharf this morning. from BaIH.
more, bringing freights for r. Smith 4 Co. Muir
ray Semmes, Covle & Bro, f. f. White. c.
Stott, VIM. r. Riley & Bro. E. F. Queen, H,
MHHGiG;aherty, A CT rk: Browning Il Heating, c.
w niue Brown Williams J. " Coburn + T.
Claget, p. Bartholow j. Gibson. ! Casna,is
r McNickle, p. MEG uire, and Barbour Semmes'
The Columbia has been thoroughly oyerhanled
curing the past winter, and converted into fine
ooat. spacious upper saloon has been added to
ner accommodations, with fifteen large and hand.
somely-furnished state-ro including a gor-
geously h'ted up bridal chamber. Many i'm
10 the lower saloon and ladies' cabin; all of which
60 To make the Columbia a very acceptable
steamer to the travelling public.
g % Snaa s1ld IN Alexandra yesterday high as
Sl9 ana herring at S16. Some twelve hundred
shHd Were caught by the OILERS and brought to
Alexandria Saturday night
IMPROVEMENTS AT THE WEST ESn-Ou, citi
Zens at the West End have entered upon their
building operations for the current wear On
twenty second streot, between H and I streets. a
Is now finishing for DR.. Lawson 1t Is to be sun
Piled with the modern Improvements for conye-
nlence and fort as a first-class dwelling, and
is a valuable addition to the neighborhood. The
hot b-oo
three stories each commenced last season by par
ker Spalding upon the site of their frame build
lnSs winch were DESTROYED by fire, have been
completed this season. Preparations are making
for the finishing of other buildings begun last
season In various parts of the ward We are in
formed that the firm Of Geo L. johnson & Co
mend at as early date as possible this to
commence the erection Of fine building on the
corner OF Twentieth street and the avenue ad ioin
ing their present store. The lot is now occupicd
Dy three small frame tenements and if the design
10 erect building similar to that Of Murray &
SeInmes, on the avenue, near Seventh street. is
locality - 'A~
1T DON'T PAY.-Our police magistrates are in
NIX since the organization of the Police Target
Company. No demands by officers for warrants
against juvenile stone throwers or adult distrbers
Oh the PRESIDENTS peace are made and such
thlhS az an arrest for a violation of CITY ordi-
nance has become rarity; in fact, the magsterial
pens are covered with rust for want of exercise
The other day &C Itesr was in a magistrates office
ABOUT half an hour, during which time no less
than hye applications were made by citizens for a
poilceman one OF which was to remove drunken
man who was clin2ing to a lamp post in dis
gushing condition of filth and nudity in public
street, and another for the arrest of persons for a
severe assault and battery; and the answer to the
inquiry in each case was, al have no police Of
hcers; they are at the Armory drilling TO. the
target practice" To this office there are attached
police enough to quell tolerably large insurrec-
tlon yet when wantedthey Were engaged in the
important nonsense above alluded to, at least one
mile from their place Of duty.
RUsINEss.-There was an appearance of ACTIVITY
in the business localities Saturday that gave hone
OF an increase Of the spring trade Although the
dust was unfavorable to outdoor sales especially.
ana business transactions generally, the porters
and carriers were actively engaged in delivering
goods from the stores to all parts of the city and
the sidewalks presented the appearance of parade
Jay Ml'h .ne crowds passing toand from the most
gagged In disPosing of goods Of various descrip-
uons on the streets near their warehouses and
tney were surrounded by eager bidders At
"reen'S on ID and Seventh streets, a numerous
company were attending furniture sale McDe-
Wit, on the avenue, near Ninth street. was also
surrounded by bidders for China and classwares;
while on street, near Ninth, a very large com
pany was assembled to witness the sale Of a num
Der Of horses Of various grades which were there
exhibited Altogether, the day was much m ore
lively In respect to sales than any market day
since the autumn of 80
FIRE Saturday night, frame stable, owned
and used by Mr.. Charles Brown but her, nc; ted
on L. st south, near Seventh st east, was burned
me stable was In close proximity to the Ia ge
stable belonging to Vanderwerken Il Co which
was IN great danger. The activity of the Ana.
costa fire company and the citizens contributed
much TO save this stable from destruction The
fremen from the western wards did not arrive at
the place except the Columbia fire company be.
fore the fire was extinguished. Mr.. Browns loss
is small ~
Friday night an attempt was discovered to set
fire to a stable belonging to Mr. James CASTLE.
The incendiaries had prepared and fixed their
combusti bles, materials, &c, but by some means
Were deferred from igniting them.
POLICE MATTERs.-Before Justice Donn.-Sa..
urday, Jerry McCarty was arrested by officer
GhlPley for behaving In very disorderly manner.
he was ordered to pay 50 81 fine and costs
James WEIGH and John Norris were arrested nv
guardsmen Flaherty, Neale and Rooney, for disof.
aerlY conduct and fighting. They each were
Two young men, James Patterson and G.
Uorln mad series Of diff culties and altercati
IN one OF which an assault and battery and the
craving OF pistol occurred. Patterson was ar
rested 6y omcer King, and held to bail for court
In !ne Onlted states case for assault and battery:
ana the Corporation case for carving Concealed
weapons was reserved for further hearing