The national Republican., 1867-09-06

tnnatoly, Mr.. II, received no injuries.
MEHCu,Srs' ExcuAxGg.--There was con.
siderable movement in wheat yesterday, and the
market for II was fully cents better. The
offerings were larger than for some time past,
aggregating some 10, 900 bushels, and tho sales
reported In detail were as follows 200 bushels
good red wheat at 81. .30j 800 do. prime at 2.S5j
500 bushels do. at $2.S6; 400 bushels do. at
s2.3st, and 972 bushels choice at $24Ot per
bushel. Corn was In light receipt amounting
to 1900 bushels, and the market advanced
about cents for white, with sales Of $50 bushels
at 81 06i. There was nothing done In rye, and
We quote II nominal at $1.25. We hear Of no
transactions in flour, and holders continue firm.
LARGE TEMPERANCE PIo.NIc.-ono Of the
most numerously attended pic.nics that has
taken place on AnGlostan Island during the
present season, took place yesterday and last
night under the auspices Of the friends Of tenn
perance. Up to 0 o'clock last night q constant
stream Of ladies and gentlemen were wend.
ing their way to the island. Addresses were do.
liyered by able speakers, and the festivities were
prolonged until midnight.
SELLING INAGEs.-Jobn Renaldo, an italian
plaster -of.Paris image.maker, was arrested by
Sergeant Boarman yesterday afternoon on the
charge Of selling his wares without license. He
was taken before Justice Buckley, whore he was
Informed that II was against the law to dispose
Of his goods without taking out a corporation
license, and on his promising to leave town, the
Justice discharged him.
To Be DEMOLISHED. The old wooden bridge
at X street, crossing Rock crock at Water ttreet,
Is TO be at onco torn down and removed, in order
to give place to tho new iron bridge to be erected
there. We hope the work will DO pushed to q
speedy completion, as the closing Of travel over
the bridge greatly rotards business affairs on
Water street
Rock CREEK OUTLET LocK.-Tho contractors
arc still busily engaged In cleaning out and re.
pairing the outlet lock at the mouth of Rock
Creek, but, having many difficulties to overcome
that were unforeseen at the commencement, It Is
not known precisely when the lock will bs ready
for use
The CASAL.-Thore were thirty Gvo boats ar.
rived yesterday with coal to the Consolidation
Cumberland, Hampshire and Baltimore, Ameri.
can, Central, and Borden companies, and to Rays
Docks Their united cargoes reached nearly
4, 600 tons. aud the vessels in the river arc now
being loaded with expedition.
A 1lor DAY-Yesterday was regarded by
those who know, as one Of the hottest days dur
ing the entiro summer In tho morning the sun
poured down in oil his power and intensity Of
heat, but in the afternoon bright breeze sprung
up, rendering outdoor business little more
pleasant
A FINE CARGo.-The steamer John Gibson,
Capt. Fuller, left hero yesterday for New York,
with one Of the largest back freights yet taken
out BY that vessel From here and Alexandria
she takes 2, 500 barrels Of -four and about I, 600
bags of grain.
PAvINo FIrrn STREET.-Mr u. Burrows, the
contractor, has commenced work In grading,
paving and graveling Fifth street, from Fred.
erick to High street. This will be q decided
convenience when finished.
Nor FoUSD.-The body of John Osborn, alias
| Clark, who was drowned from of schooner at
| one Of tho coal wharves below the aqusduct on
Tuesday night, had not boen found mp to 10
o'clock yesterday evening.
PASSENGERS PER JoHs GIBsoy.-The follow.
ing passengers went out In the steamer John
Gibson for New York yesterday: Z. d. Boyd,
Mr.. Keefe, ]. NJ Duncanson, Charles G. Dun.
canson, +. W. Pilling, and W. Burton.
GoSE TO WoRK.-The boss cOopers having a..
ceded to the demands Of tho journeymen in an
allowance Of wages. the latter resumed work
yesterday morning. The price now paid per
barrel is 35 cents.
DEFEATED.-In the Board of Aldermen last
night the bill providing for the Introduction Of
Potomac water in Oak Hill Cemstery was de-.
feated on the ground that the supply Of water
was limited for other domestic purposes.
SELLING ny rnE SMALL John Gray was mr..
rested by Officer Myles, charged with selling
liquor in less quantities than by the pint. Jus.
tico Buckley required him to pay $40. 50 for the
benefit Of tho corporation.
DIsoRDERLY.-A number Of drunk and disor.
derby cases were disposed Of yesterday by Justice
Buckley.
FrSED.-T. Hutchinson, for throwing stones,
was arrested by Sergeant BoArman, and Justice
Buckley fined him $3.50.
Tue JAMES S. GREES.-The steamer James
S. Green, Capt. Platt, sails to-day for New York,
and carries full cargo