The national Republican., 1867-05-06

G1EsBoRo' PoNT.-A trip to Giesboro'
Point-not'by water, but by 1and-is really an
interesting one at the present time. The dis.
tanco Is short; and whether you 20 there by con-
veyance or are obliged TO have recourse to your
pedal sxtremities, still the visit will not bo re-
grettsd either BY rich or poor Or by those who
arc fond Of viewing natures handiwork at this
the most Joyous season Of the year.
By invitation Of Mr.. Albert Whiting, and In
company with two othef personal friends, We ac-
companied him In his carriage for the purpose Of
driving over the Anacostia bridge and taking
the road to the point Quickly leaving The city
tho other side, diving rapidly on, tho. pike to-
ward our destination. As wo drove along rich
fields Of clover, long furrowp Of peas, beans, 30,
orchards, with peach, pear, and apple trees COW
cred with blossoms met our gazei and the most
iuxuriant shrubbery growing around the cottage
and the aristocrntio country seat, all developed
tho certainty Of glorious 5pring.l
whether on the hill or 10 the valley, or on the
slope or in the bottom land, IL was all the same;
naught but the green verdure and sweet fra
GRANGE Of tho many plants and flowers In the
asId and BY the wayside. 80. .g.g-
Though we were bound 10 Giesboro', the FISH,
cries were our objective point; and We inquired
Of q colored man the way TO that locality. He
replied that We should 60 the Point Road, and
We did SOL bringing up abruptly at the river with
the terminus OF the road and no evidence OF any
fishing going on. Fortunately, another colored
individual was fallen In with and In reply TO
our query. whether this was the fishery, he an
swered, 'oh, yes! dis am Dc fishery we've been
fishing all the year, but haven't caught any
thing" Return We must, and We did passing
the grounds Of the old corral, " which brought
TO our memory many sad recolleotions Of grim
visaged war. As we surmounted the hill over
looking the river, a most beautiful scene lay be-
fore US. On our loft, and In tho distance, the
city Of Alexandria was plainly visible, whilssths
looming high into the sky like unto mighty
pyramid Of marble; the rays Of the setting sun
fancifully coloring dome and pillar, as the
horses head was homeward turned.
A .CosMESDABLE DISPLAY OF COURAGE
NARRow BsoAPE WITH LIFE.--A horse attached
to tho carriage Of r. A. Hall, Esq, which con-
tanned Mrs. HalI and her child, was frightened
while standing in front Of the Baltimore Depot
on Friday evening. and he dashed away towards
the Capitol at Q reckless rate Of speed. Tho
driver jumped from the vehicle, with the idea
that he could command better control Of tho
animal; but In this he was foiled, and lost all
management Of him The horse dashed furiously
onward toward an abrupt embankment, and soon
would have plunged over the verge with the car
ringe and Its precious occupants had not M r. ID.
r. Shafer sprung fearlessly forward and iyefted
the stood from his dangerous course. In so do
ing, at the risk Of his own life, Mrs. Hall, who
displayed wonderful presence Of mind, was ena-
bled to obtain tho reins, check the speed Of the
horse, and thus save herself and child from what
appeared 10 be o certain death. Mr.. s. deserves
unbounded praise for his timely action, so gal
lantly displayed.
TIE MARINE CoRPs.-The United States
Marine Corps is not now full, and recruiting is
going on at the several stations. At this time
there are but about 100 men (mostly recruits) at
the headquarters here, with six ofioers-Major
g. X. Graham commanding tho post. The dress
parades Of the corps take place at 8 O'Clock
every morning, and the grand inspection and
review every pleasant Monday morning at 1oi
O'Clock.
Brevet Lieutenant Colonel Haywood has been
detached from the command Of the Marine Guard
at the Washington Navy Yard and ordered to
the command Of the guard on Admiral Farragut's
flagship.
The case of Major W. Y. Field, formerly com.
manding the guard at the Washington navy yard
who was tried and found guilty Of drunkenness
by q court-martial in Philadelphia has been
reviewed by the President, who orders q new
trial.
TEMPERANCE Yesterday Of
ternoon, at 8 O'Clock, the Washington Temper
anoo Society held It's 1rst outdoor meeting, for
tnib behsOn, IN tne NOrtnern LlDertles mhfket-
house Quite largo number Of persons attended,
and we noticed present several ladies, which, Of
ITSELF speaks we'll for any cause, and especially
this one. Earnest and excellent addresses were
delivered by the President Of the association, J.
s. Hollingshead, +. NJ. Bradley, VIM. MePhee-
ters, W. P. Drew, John Goldin, and General
Riley.
Aspirited meeting by the same society was
held In Temperance Hall, last evening, whom
speeches were made by ]. 8. Hollingshead, 0s-
car Alexander, John Thompson, John Goldin,
and W. P. Drew. At this meeting quite q large
number Of ladies were present.
CELEBRArIoN WEEK.-Following the ex-
ample Of other cities, our various religious and
benevolent societies unite in celebrating their
anniversaries during the second week next
week) In May, In the following order and at the
following places: Sabbath, May IL, presentation
Of the bible cause by each pastor; Monday, May
l3, Sabbath school celebrations Tuesday, May
IA, Bible Society, at First Presbyterian Church,
At u p. m.i Wednesday, May Is, Young Mems
Christian Association, at Calvary Baptist church,
at u p. nj Thursday, May 10, temperance
organizations Friday, May II, Protestant Or
phan Asylum, at Wesley Chapel, at u pm.
A HANDSOME BAT.-At R. A. Cronins
segar store, on the avenue, (Base Ball Head.
quarters,) We were shown, on Saturday, hand
some base ball bat, made Of rosewood and orna-
mented, In neat style, with silver mountings.
This has been donated, we wero informed, by q
gentleman In New York, TO bo presented to the
best general baseball player Of the National
Base Ball Club during their intended trip
through the West, on which tho club starts on
the 18th of July next. Tho boys have con-
siderable time yet In which to practice and II is
difficult to tell who will carry of this beautiful
prize.
A PRETTY MESA two-horse night
wagon having met with an accident at the inter-
section of Pennsylvania avenue and Third street
east on Saturday night the olfactory organs Of
church-goers and others were greeted with an
unpleasant odor yesterday The nuisance OK.
tended for more than square in different direo
tions.
Mr.. Elias Z. Barnes, commissioner of the
ward Mr., Roberts, superintendent Of the freed.
men at East Capitol barracks, and Officer A. NJ.
Sprague, procured several barrels Of lime and
applied II, and Mr.. Roberts furnished two men
and cart to cart sand for tho same purpose.
IRVING LYCEUM 0FFICERs.-At regular
meeting held by this society, on Friday evening,
at tho City Hall the following named persons
were chosen as officers for the quarter commenc-
ing tho LIST Instant, and were duly installed
President, Geo. NJ. Lockwood; vice president,
A. W. Townshendi recording secretary, AlOnEo
Bell corresponding secretary, Il. D. Williams;
treasurer, II. d. Tyler; editor. Frank Gsise.
When thu sociefv ad i'm rnel Il ranaired IN Mr.