Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-21

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BASE BALL.-A match game was played on
noon, between the Jefferson and Empire clubs,
which resulted IN a tie by score Of 80 to SO.
The following 10 the score:
p sssrsssos 3 81 srn1 Ens,.n + Q;
Yeatman, 30 BIS aesch, I'd b......5 3
Finney. ]. f......3 4iOsweli, list b....1
Joyce, c;.f.......s Troxell, Sd b....3
Anderson, PA 3IGould, r. f.....4 3
Daniels, lsts....3 4IEdwards, It's 9
Shields c........a 2lSmith, c. f.......2 4
Total .m.aa 81 Total. .......a q
INNINGS.
Jefferson .........ss "a 8 g 3 8 s-ss
Passed Balis-SnieIds, e; Thornette, :.
F1ss Caugnt-Jefferson, 8; Empire, 10.
Lett on Basss-5sferson. 3 Emp ps G.
.Umpire-Mr. Parker, of National
Scorers-Msssrs. Gadsby and Prender.
Time OF Game-2.40.
afternoon on the White Lot. between the Old
Dominion, OF Alexandria, and the Jefferson
clubs.
The Mutual Club of New York, Will arrive
in this city next Sunday morning, and on
Monday afternoon, probably, the most inter-
esting game of the season will be played be-
tween this crack club OF New York and the
number OF spectators Will be present, aud suit
able arrangements are being made for their &C.
commodation.
TRAEsFERRRs.-Brevet Lieut.. COL James
M. Moore, Assistant QuarteTmaster u. s. A.,
who for over three years past has been on
duty in this department. has been relieved
from duty here and ordered to report at Rich
mond as Chief q uartermaster First Military
District Col Moore came here early Ia the
war, as quartermaster Of Pennsylvania regi-
ment, and was first assigned to duty in Gen.
Fuckers office He was subsequently placed
in charge of the burial corps, and under his
are inferred in Virginia have been greatly i'm.
proved and be autified. Col. Moore has so con-
dncted the business Of his Office as to meet the
approval OF his superior officers and with our
citizens generally he became quite popular
Col. Moore, it will be remembered, lately re.
ceived an appointment in the regular army,
and many good wishes follow him TO his new
field Of duty.
MERCANTILE ENTERPRISE. - Norman l.
King, OF the house of Il. M. p King lS Son,
reputation OF furnishing the finest groceries to
he had. sailed on the last mail steamer for
Yokohama. japan. He goes to the ssdomiuion
OF the SIM to reside there permanently, and
select for the house here the best teas and
Japanese goods Of every description, SO that
the house OF Il. M. Z. King & Son shall always
be provided with the choicest varieties. 1t is
his intention. also, to collect novelties and
curiosities of every description that may be
interesting to customers here. This enterprise
Is in advance of the retail merchants of either
well for our Washington tradesmeu. 1t is q
movement for ward that should be recognized
and encouraged.
A PLEASANT TRIP UNDER THE Auspices OF
THE TURTLEs-I esterday evening at O'Clock
the schouner William Henry, Captain Shree yes,
left the wharf at the foot of Sixth street. accom-
panied by tug boat, to take her to the Capes,
having on board a company OF our citizens,
who are bound on q ten days pleasure trip
down the river. We noticed Messrs. Joseph
l.. Pearson. Benjamin F. Lloyd, ]. w. Corn
wall, w. T. Walker, T. B. Taylor, T. Co wiling,
G. r. Hall, and others The company have pro-
vided themselves with everything necessary
for their comfort and enjoyment, and they left
the wharf in high spirits. They contemplated
reaching the Capes by y-light this morning.
with determination OF breakfasting on q
sheepshead.
THE RIVER FRONT, AUGUST DIST. 1867
Horrey's WhaJ.-Arrlved-Schr John Sped
den, Hubbard, Havre de Grace coal for Har-
vey, Clark and Given. Sailed-steamer Pho
neer, down the river, light.
Carriers Wharf-Sailed -Schr. Florence,
Bradley. Havre-de-Grace, to load with coal
for this city.
Fo,cler's Wharf.-Arrived-Schr Embark,
Garrison, wood for Washington i GEORGETOWN
Ice Company.
The Wawaset made and excursion this
moring to Pinev Point. having on DO rd q
large number OF members Of the East Wash
tngton Association.
RETURNED TO THE CITY.-Last night the
Washington Schuetzen Verein returned in q
BODY from Baltimore, accom- panied by the 18th
Infantry Band. From the depot in this city
they marched up Pennsylvania avenue, and
after visiting several places separated for their
homes. At the celebration in Baltimore, the
Washingtonians showed considerable eff.
nin ys,,v,
of prizes was awarded them, as will be seen
by the account elsewhere in our paper. Our
German citizens who attended the celebration
met with great kindness and hospitality at the
hands Of their brethren in Baltimore.
ASSAULT AND BATTERY-A shoemaker
named Arthur Kerney, doing business on the
corner of 13X and ID streets. was arrested by
officer White Of the 5th precinct, charged with
assaultng his wife Elizabeth Kerney, eiecting
her from the house and refusing to give Q {
came up before Justice Bates this afternoon,
who, after hearing the testimony OF the wit
nesses IN the case. required the accused to
give bail in the sum of 300 for his appear
ance at court, and security in $500 10 keep the
peace.
MEL0Hs.-The season for melons this year,
While rather backward, yet Is vastly more
abundant than has been known for many
years. The markets are stocked with all sizes
and q alitie:, and the prices asked for them
the wharves vessels are constantly arriving,
loaced to their utmost capacity with melon ;
and IF ult which are quickly disposed of for
resale TO the Yucksters.
CAUGHT AT LAST. Yesterday, Edw'd Smith
colcred was arrested by officer McDermott OF
the secondprecinct on the charge OF b. wing two
or three weeks since committed an assault and
battery on Lloyd Munroe, at the . street Bar
racks. when he cut him with a knife. Smith
ran away at the time and did not make his re :
appearance It'll yesterday, when McDsrmott
arrested him. Justice Walter fined him so,
and for using threats committed him to Jail
SANITARY REPORT. -.Four arrests were made
OF persons committing nuisance, The fines of
which amounted TO SO; six dead horses and Is
dead dogs were reported and removed yester.
day.
ALEXANDRIA ITHMs.-The Gazette OF yester-
day evening Gays
meeting, composed principally OF colored
people, was held at Liberty Hall last night
which was addressed by Langston and Yam.
cey, cOlored, on the importance and advanta.
ges Of Education Langston's speech is repre-.
sSptsd by those who heard It. as q speech far
superior in every respect, to those generally
delivered by the "peculiar' friends Of the
cOlored people, who attend their meetings, to
give them ADVICE and instruction, and .sdirect
their steps," and as not calculated to stir MP
strife and bad feeling, but rather the contrary.
After the addresses, . collection was taken
mp, and upwards OF 500 subscribed towards
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