Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-11-09
Affairs In GEORGETOWN

Notwith standing the rain ana he very uu-
pleasant condition OF the streets, there is con-
siderable activity and cheerfulness noticeable
in the town. But 1t Is not the result OF any
important increase OF business transaction. 1t
all results from the news received OF the cleo
ton of Lincoln and johnson. The friends of
The Union are very much elated, and rain and
mud does not prevent them from passing to and
tro exchanging congratulations. The town last
night was remarkably quiet. The police did
not report single case Of disorderlv conduct,
and the only arrest during the day was of q
little boy for a trifing ofrense, VINO was dis
missed.
FLOUR AND GRAIN MARKRT-There are no
arrivals OF flour or grain reported to-day and
no sales. The price list exhibited no change
since the quotations in the Star of yesterday.
EFFICIENCY OF THE SIGNAL CoRPs-A day
or two ago'a dpserter from post on the yir-
ginia shore adopted the novel mode OF naviga-
ting the Potomac with tree-top, which he had
cut and thrown idto the river and then hid
himself among the branches Unfortunately
for him, member OF the Signal Corps was Ia
king observation from the post above George
town, on the Tennallytown road, and, seeing
throug Oh his telescope the operations of the m an
sent notice to Provost Marshal Littler. A
sqyad OF men were sent to the river, who
picked up the would-be deserter and lodged
him in Forrest Han, where he can reflect on
the uncertainty of human calculations The
operations OF the Signal Corps are very rapid,
and their Instruments Of the very best descrip-
ton. The operators converse by their signals
between posts as rapidly as police telegraph
operators. Against the telegraph and Signal
Corps civil and military offenders have but
small chance of escape.
CLOSED UP.-A man named Berkeley, and his
bar keeper, were arrested yesterday for selling
liquor to soldiers, at their rancho, near the
Chain Bridge. Their rancho was closed, their
liquors conf1scated, and themselves confined in
Forrest Hall to await trial. This is one OF
five or six cribs closed by order Of Major
Lit'ler, within few days, for the same
offense.
CANAL.-There are only three arrivals to-
day-the ]. W. Washington, with 1Oi.l3 tons
coal, to the American Co; Geo. W. Spates,
lbs 1 tons, to Borden Co; Knicker booker, 1909 I6
tons, to Cumberland Go. The small number of
arrivals is accounted for by the fact that the
boatmtn are generally voters, and yesterday
was election day. The departures were thir.
teen, all the boats light.
PORT OF GEoRGETowN.-Entered-
L. Williams, Sleeper. N. Y. Cleared-Schrs
Point Lookout, Thornton, Point Lookout; e.
Founder, Crowell, Bait; Nj. and p. Sravers.
Havre de. Grace; A. J. Horton, Rich, Bridge
port; Sea Gull, Mosely, Boston. Sloop Oneco,
MAIDEN, Wicomico. Boats W. Ranger, Harris,
Piscataway; W. G.. Branner, Fisher. Malta
woman; Allegheny, Raglan, Occoquau.
Steamer ID. Webster, During, City Point. -
THE REVIVAL The meeting at Congress
street Church last night was very large, not
withstanding the rain. Rev. Mr.. Custis
preached. after which the services at the altar
were resumed, and large mum Der of penitents
presented themselves.