Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-02-08
LOCAL NEWS.

THE SToRM-Afte several DAYS OF spring
like weather. during which the SKIES were
bright and the warm rays OF the sun were dis
solving the icy letters which old winter locked
upon the rivers and creeks around, the clouds
ohscuret the sky on Monday night, the wind
shifted 10 the northeast, and early Tuesday
morning the snow descended with such rapid
ity that in a very short time the streets and
roads were covered with snow several inches
deep. The snow caused q comparative sus-
pension of business in this District. The street
cars were frequently of their tracks the pnr-
tiers and carriers were driven to their stables;
and business of every kind was suddenly
checked. In the aftern DON the snow changed
to rain mixed with ice, and added to The mis-
cradle condition OF the streets Housekeepers
went to work to cleanse their pavPmens OF
snow, but the rain continued to fall until
about : o'clock last night, the wind shifted 70
the northwest and blew gale. The clouds
dispersed, and the stars were again percaptible
in all their brilliancy.
The gale, though heavy, could do bat little
harm in this locality, there being ne vessels III
the river to be affected by il; but the country
around is greatly inconveniPnced by the deep
snow, the roads being In miserable condition,
and at the various camps and forts the mill
tary feel the incon venience severely. THIS
morning our streets are coated with ice, which
requires pedestrians to look well to their WAYS.
But as the housekeepers are busy at work with
spades, shoyels and coal ashes, and the sun is
aiding the removal of the Inconvenience, II
will probably continue but short time.
NAVY YARD-Yesterday, the flagship Don,
OF the Potomac hoiilIa, arrived at the Yard.
A temporary building, about 2UH feet long ny
GO feet vide, will be erected south of the mold,
which will be used by the boiler makers under
MIR. Lescallet. The present quarters OF the
boiler makers are contracted, and does not
afford room enough in which to do the vast
amount OF work of this kind; hence the naces-
sity for the erection of this building
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CIRCUIT CogRT.-The February term or tbs
Circuit Court convened yesterday, Chief us
tIce Cartier on the bench. The Jurors were
called, when three or fnur were excused, and
were discharged until tomorrow, when it is
expected the business of the term will be COM
menced. Yesterday and to day has been spent
in calling.
at the Dollar Jewelry Store, over the new and
beautiful cluster sets, coral sets, bracelets,
chains, rings. teaspoons, &c for only one doll
lar, at the Dollar .Je weiry Store, No. 4}S Pam.
avenue, near y street. re- Aft
JEWELRY.-Lades in want of beautiful Jew.
elry should call at the Dollar Jewelry Sfnre
No. i3s Penn'a ave, near AZ st. fes.lt%
Affairs in Georgetown.
THE GUARDIANS OF THE GEORGETOWN
SCHoOLs.-In conseq uence OF the very inclem-
ent weather, there was no quorum of the
Beard in attendance at the regular meeting
last night, and no business was transacted.
IMPORTANT ARRIvAL.-The steamer Fair
her wharf yesterday afternoon with merchau-
disc for District merchants. The Fairbanks
was long time working her way from the
Long Bridge to her wharf, in consequence Of
ice in the channel, the breaking OF which en-
ployed two tugs, while the steamer followed
in their wake.
PAID OFF.-The Metropolitan police Of the
Sd precinct iieorgetown.l received the addi-
tional pay provided for by an Act of Congress
of the last session, but which had not been ap.
propriated by the Corporation OF Georgetown
until recently. The amount paid was nearly
S2,50b, which includes the back pay OF seven
months, from LIST July, 1864, to LIST February,
1865.
No transactions OF importance. Quotations
unchanged.
PORT OF GEORGETOwN -Entsred-Steamer
Fairbanks, Hunter. New York, assorted cargo
TO District merchants. observation-disclosures Ar
Hngton, Halsey, New Haven