Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-10-06
GEORGETOWN.
Correspondence Of The Star.
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.r 0xohekToWN, October 9, 1850.
There was meeting Of the Republican Asso-
Gay streets, last evening, but the attendance was
not Hs fun as usual lively discussion On The
merits OF democr acy took place among the mem
bers, some EXPIRE Ssing their sentiments Of dissent
from the democratic party principles in the strong
est terms, and one going 30 far on the other side
rs 10 say that Democracy was "the greatest good
Of the greatest number and he did not join the
republicans to show hostility to crafty feelings
Of revenge against democrats, but because be
was In favor Of free labor. The association ad-
journed to meet on Friday evening next, at 2
O'Clock
Why did Baron Renfrew and suite fail 10 visit
our ancient and respectable city, which 10 named
after his great grandfather! We have here many
objects Of interest TO intelligent strangers. such
rs the Potomac Aqueduct, the Alexandria Auue-
duct, our venerable College, the romantic Oak
Hill Cemetery, the beautiful panoramic views
from the Nights, &c. Perhaps the distinguished
strangers were waiting for an invitation from his
honor The Mayor and our city fathers Our cor
porate authorities have acted more sensib BLY, how
ever, than some others who made themselves rid
iculous by. silly speeches. We had a sGuint at
the Baron and pronounce him at first sig at TO be
man, and every inch gentleman II be did have
the misfortune 70 be born a prince Let him visit
us by all means on his return.
Protracted meetings of great interest have been
for two weeks past. Rev. X. 1. Norris will
preach there Tomorrow morning, at n O'Clock
and Rev. r. Neates Reese in the evening, at TX
O'Clock Mr. Reese will preach the sermon az
the dedication of the mission chapel in the First
Ward Of your city, at 3 o'clock, d. m as an
nounced in tue 5 ar yesterday.
In our account of the accident at RAYS coal
dock, two names were incorrectly printed JUS
tice w. A. King was transformed into w A
Key. The sufferers name Is Lewis Hess In
addition TO his other injuries 1t is found that bis
Jaw-bone was broken, but ne is quits comfort
able, and ii is hoped will recover
Yesterday w 10 20 oF NJ
Poe, containing his two daughte was coming
down Bridge street, drawn by pair of large bay
horses the iron Il on the end Of tue tongue broke,
allowing the wheels 20 run mon the horses which
frightened them and caused theuf 10 start al full
Speed. The cOlOred driver with commendable
courage kept bis seat and his hold upon the reins
and turned bis team up Congress street, when
young man seized one OF the horses by the head
and at Imminent peril TO himself checked tue
dangerous speed Of the frightened animals The
young ladies, who had preserved their presence
OF mind through the whole Of this trying scene
were rescued without receiving any injury.
The Potomac Light Infantry had an outdoor
drill one night last week. which was witnessed
by large number Of ladies and gentlemen The
comments maze on theif progress were very favor
able TO the corps.
Messrs. Barnard d Buckley sold at auction this
week a small unimproved lot on Water street for
$3.50. Mr.. Joseph Libby, purchaser. They also
sold two small brick houses on Cherry street TO
Mr.. Samuel Cropley, for 81 SIS. The last named
property belonged to the estate Of the late James
Thicker.
There viii be grand pic mic at AnaIostan
Island on Wednesday next, the proceeds to be
applied to the purpose Of erecting monument
over the remains Of MIR VIM d. Kerr who was
SO favorably know 10 frequenters of that pleasant
resort this season We hope the entertainment " III
be literally patronized.
The attention. Of our lady readers is called 10
the advertisement of Mrs :. T.. Jarvis in the
Georgetown column. Tie sewing machine adj
vertised is perfect In its operation and SO
simple that a child can nana2eft. Itsews through
tissue paper, through ordinary materials, and
through leather, or several thickness Of cloth
without a change Of needles, and with perfes I
stitch Mrs Jarvis has, also, as complete and
varied stock of worsteds and fancy dress and
cloak trimmings as can be found In the District
the Proof OF which Is that many WASHINGTON
ladies call on her for these fancy articles which
are much sought after on account Of their beauty
or novelty.
See Mr.. Jos. w. Boucher's advertisement i'm
Georgetown column. His lump coal Is prime,
and his pine and oak wood cheap, and Of excel
lent quality.
Messrs. Spilman & Hunt are stocking Their new
store, which was described by day or two
since, with new and beautiful goods See their
advertisement
About $50 beef cattle were offered at Droyer,s
Rest yesterday, Of which zoo Were sold to specu-
lators and butchers at 81 5OaS3 50 Der 100 lbs
The remainder lay over. We have been asked
by those who notice the decline Of prices OF BEEF
cattle in our weekly reports, how Ii is that roast
or steak costs a. much as when the wholesale
price was nearly double what Ii now is Perhaps
the butte hers can answer.