The national Republican., 1867-07-20
Georgetown News.

You've TnIHvEs -0ficer Wm. Cunningbam
yesterday afternoon, received Information that
two oOlored boys, aged respectively 13 and is
years, were acting rather STRANGELY on Prospect
street and Bank alley. The officer repaired to
the spot, and arrested the boys, who gave their
names at the station. house as Robert and Fred.
erick Scott, and that they lived on Four.and.a.
half street, Island, Washington. 10 thoir ros.
session was q costly and elaborately finished
ladies' work boz, containing silver watch, mag.
nifying glass, snuff box, psn.knin, and other
articles. Several compartments Of the box be.
ing empty, the officer concluded that they had
contained jewelry, from the fact that wads Of
raw cotton were found on the grounds where the
boys were arrested. This caused q further
s,aroh being instituted, which revealed the fact
tnst both boys had purchased suits OF clothes
from dealer on Bridge street, which were paid
for, but not taken away. The officer brought
the clothes to tho station, and on tho promise Of
releasing the boys, ono Of them accompanied tho
officer to point out the house where they Oh.
tanned the box
The boy pointed out the residence Of Colonel
samo, chief engineer Of the water works, on FIRST
street, between Potomac and High streets, and
the officer inquiring Of Mrs Samo u she had lost
boz, suoh as described above, she replied in
the Affirmative. The young scamp was then
reconductod to tho station.h house, and he and his
companion in crime locked up until the owners
Of tho stolen property should appear against
them. Officer Cunningham ascertaiped where the
boys resided, and obtained . search warrant to
discover II stolen goods wero not seeroted at
their houses, a. there Is no doubt those boys arc
professional pilfcren.
STRANGE CoSDucr. Boarman, on
Friday afternoon, had his attention called to the
conduct Of man who was dogging at the heels
Of lady wherever she won't. The lady was
soliciting subscription to Q church edifoe In
Washington, and when she would enter q store
the man would remain on the opposite side OF
the street until sho came out, and then follow
on and again halt whom the lady would step into
another establishment Officer Boarman ap-
preached the lady and inquired Of her II she
knew the man, stating, at tho same time, that
his movements were very suspicious. He was
informed by tho lady that she was not aware Of
being followed, and that the person alluded to
was a perfect stranger, though she observed him
In the Same car In (which she came to town.
The officer then acoosted the man, and 70.
queSted him to explain his conduct when he said
he was from New Mexico; that he was a stranger
in the town, and did not know he was violating
any law. The officer then informed him that bis
action toward the lady was insulting. and should
be persist In following her he would DO compelled
to introduce him to the nearest magistrate to an.
sweri whereupon the man started up high street
about his business.
CONCERT AT BRIGurWooD On Thursday night
d number Of ladies and gentlemen from this place
gave grand vocal concert at Brightwood Chapel,
nt the Intersection Of Seventh street and the
Piney Branch road Miss Bella Marsh presided
at the piano, and the concert was given for tho
benefit Of the chapel A large concourse Of peo.
pie from tho surrounding country wero present,
and the concert gave tho greatest satisfaction.
IHPnovEuESrs.-Mr. T. D. DAILY Is having
constructed, at the corner Of Lingan and Pros.
pect streets, three two.story frame dwellings,
with brick basement, which, whom completed,
will tend greatly to the beauty Of that neighbor.
hood. Mr.. J. ]. Kane Is tho contractor for
$1,000.
Mr.. John Bypg is having a two story brick
constructed at the corner Of Beall and Green
streets. Mr. Kane is the builder, and the cost
will be IS, 900.
OK SUsPIcIoS.-Dennis Maddox, q soldier be-
longing to tho 5th United States cavalry, was
arrested yesterday by oficer Green, on suspicion
of having q stolen horse in his possession. He
was taken bofore Justice Buckley, where II was
proven that the horse belonged to the United
States, and was used by the soldier. Ho was
dismissed.
Tue CANAL There is nothing doing on the
canal worthy II special mention. There were no
arrivals OF coal boats up to noon yesterday, and
at the close Of this report no cause had been as.
signed for their non.arrivsl. We notice the ar.
rival OF scow from the Seneca quarries, con.
signed to II. Ii Dodge 4 Co.
TEMPERANCE MEErIsG-The regular Sunday
afternoon temperance meeting will take place
ut the old market tomorrow afternoon at three
1 o'clock, undor the di ection Of our temperance
organizations here. Several prominent fr ends
Of the cause have been invited, and interesting
addresses will be delivered
YoUsG CATHOLIC FRIESDs.-The society Of
Young Catholic Friends have engaged Irnalostan
Island, whero they will give picnic on the 5lh
of August Tho proceeds are to be applied to
charitable purposes, and every arrangement will
be perfected TO make the pic mic an agreeable
affair.
WEDDING. Am interesting wedding ceremony
took place at St. Johns Episcopal church on
Thursday morning, The couple united wero Mr..
Henry Noyes and Miss Clara Laub. A large
number Of the elite Of the town witnessed tho
ceremony.
BASE BALL.-The Union Club and the picked
nine played game of base ball on their grounds
on the Heights on Thursday evening, and at tho
close Of the game the score stood "a for tho
Union and % for the nino. A large concourse OF
people witnessed the contest.
DIsoRpERLr-Five arrests were made by the
police yesterday Of persons found In a drunk and
disOrderly condition on the streets, and Justice
Buckley imposed the usual fines and dismissed
them.
Ar HIS OLD QuARrERs The warehouse and
counting. room Of Mr. Darby having been hand.
somely and substantially rebuilt, that gentleman
! occupied his old quarters yesterday.
MERCHANTS ExcHASGE.-There were 2 632
bushels Of corn offered yesterday, but ne sales
were effected. For quotations SEQ market review
In commercial column.
Ponr OF GEoRGETowS Entered and cleared
Steamer Express, Nickle, from and to Balti.
moroi steamer Valley City, Tomlin, for New
York.
The MILLs.-Tho -four mills are still idle for
want Of grain.
WOOD AND COAL.-M. b. BUT.
w LBR, corner Of Third and streets, Qslsnd, }
has Just opened his Wood Bnd Coal Yard and is
furnishing the best quality at the lowest prices for
CASH. JylUlm
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