The national Republican., 1867-08-29

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PIeEos- -SHoorHe MArcH-Ths 6rst pigeon
shooting match that has taken plaos In the Dis
trict for many years, transpirsd at Ansiostan
Island yesterday afternoon. There we're twenty.
four birds To bs shot at, which were sprung from
trap To those Of our readers who have not
witnessed this mode Of shooting pigeons, we
would state that the trap is square closed boz,
| 90 constructed that By pulling string the 70 ur
sides separate and fall 70 the ground, spring
in the osntrs, upon which the pigeon 10 placed at
tho same time giving the bird an upward ten.
dancy. On this occasion, however, the pigeons
were mot we'll up to the thing, and upon the
trap being sprupg they followed suit and
sprung In the grass, where olods Of dirt were
brought into rsquisition 10 cause them TO get
out Of the high gran," several escaping, and
one killed stons-dsad BY boy with q lump Of
dirt. But 10 the particulars.
The match was made between Albert Woedey
and W. Cooper, and the rules were As follows:
The pigeons to Be trapped at IS yards. To shoot
In any other way than on the wing to be oonsid-
cred foul bird. One person to be chosen BY
the two parties shooting As judge, and his deoi-
sion to be final. An ounce and q quarter Of shot
to bs used from one measure, tho shot to bs Of
the same size. Tho birds to DO trapped BY one
man.
The match wss for q supper for four or siz
persons, the man killing the most pigeons BY
twelve shots 10 be the winner.
Everything being In readiness BY 4:30 O'Clock,
L.. - L. La at
who brought his bird down. Mr.. woodlsy then
took shot, and killed his game. The shooting
was alternate, and Mr.. Cooper missed ave birds
straight ahead, while Woodley killed four and
missed one. Cooper, In his next two shots,
brought down that number Of pigeons and Wood
10y Killed one. and tho other got away. In
coopsr's remaining four shots he missed three
and killed one pigeon, but succeeded In bringing
down nice, plump night-hawk, lowering over
head, which, though not In the programme, was
deemed an excellent shot, for which he received
the applause Of the multitude, II he did lose the
supper.
| Of which was effective, and ended the game,
though no was entitled to two more shots. The
result was-Cooper 4 birds out Of twelve shots,
and woodley, 8 birds out Of ten shots.
Mr.. Woodley used Q nns English breseh-
loader, made BY Riley, and Mr.. Coo per's piece
was q double barrel American shot gun, which
he said was tho kind used In the Revolutionary
war; but . wsll.known reporter present re-
marked II It took our revolutionary fathers as
long to load one as IL did Mr.. O the stars and
stripes would not now be floating over America.
One Of Mr.. C.'s pigeons, In making for land
Of safety, after being missed BY C.'s fire, was
| keeled over by the unerrpg aim Of q well-known
and popular Official, thus adding another to the
slain and swelling the number TO be consigned to
stow.pan. II Is understood that second match
will shortly come of at the Same place, and
whom II does We advise all to be present who
are fond Of real sport.
THs PoronAc YACHT CLUB.-Since yachting
was inaugurated on the Potomac, q new spirit
has been infused In lovers Of the sport, and q
number Of gentlemen here have formed them.
selves into an organisation to be known as the
Potomac Yacht Club. Among tho boats Of the
feet, we name the Live Oak, Dora Hall, Imogene,
Inds, Ida, Sharper, and Rosa. II Is said that
the club 0have selected Mr.. 8. M. Palmer as
sailing master, and We learn arrangements are
early day. The club have engaged Anolossau
Island, and will give their hrst pic mic this af
ternoon and evening
RAID on THE BoYs.-In yesterday RRPuBLr
J CAN we called attention to the bad conduct o
} some boys who live on Vinegar Hill. Yesterday
: number Of these scamps went In Rock creek FOL
tho purpose of bathing, In violation Of law. wher
Sergeant Boarman and posse Of police made q
descent upon thom; but failing TO secure the ras
Gals, succeeded in capturing the clothing Of SOW.
oral Of them, which was sent to the station house
and retained. The police say they arc deter
mined to dispsrso this gang, II there bs any law
to do so.
| MEETING OF MERcHASrs.-A public meeting
Of the merchants and business men generally
Of the town win be held tomorrow evening a,
new Market Hall. Tho object Of this meeting
Is to consider what steps ought to be taken IL
regard to tho renewal Of tho aqusduct, with I
railroad bridge and oarriageway, and also tt
consider what means should be adopted TO ss
tablish o steam ferry. As these subjects arc o
vital Importance to Georgetown 1t Is eIpsctet
that tho meeting will be large and enthusiastic
LAsa's HorEL--This old time hotel, located
on tho corner Of Bridge and High streets, ha.
been leased for q term Of i've years to Messrs.
Moe Cullogh Morgan. Tho now lessees are gen,
tlemsn Of experiences in hotel management, and
intend rshtting up the old establishment to ao'
commodate the wants Of the travelling public,
and those Of our oitissns who desire . hrst-clasi
, and permanent boarding house.
A THREx.DAY FnsrIvAL.-Georgetown, moi
to be behind her sister city Of Washington, ol
even Baltimore, will have festival, II report b'
true. II 10 reported that number OF promi
mont citizens propose an entertainment on An
alostan Island shortly, the exercises to embrac,
balloon. ascensions, rope-walking, and grand
tournament and other amusoments, and will b.
Of three days duration.
The CANAL YEsrnRDAr.-Everythipg was o
, a staudstill yesterday in consequenee OF th'
, non arrival Of coal boats. Vessels In the rive
! are patiently awaiting oargoes, and the oolored
! beavers are bAsking themselves in tho sunshine
/ their only employment being to brush away file
|, and discuss the healthfulness Of watermelons a
permanent article Of food.
AccIDEsr TO Mn. LAUER-Mr. VIM. Lauer
chief Of tho Georgetown fire department, me
with painful accident on Tuesday evening. Mt
Lauer has charge Of the railroad bridge, crossn
4 Rock Greek, and while instruoting some work
men in making repairs, cut his left foot severel
4 with an adze. In few days he hopes to b
8 able to attend as usual to his duties.
a MERCHANTS ExcHAsGB-There Is scaroit.
Of grain In the market, for which there Is
good fair demand. Tho offerings yesterday wer
8 900 bushels red wheat, the quality being good
= which changed hands at 81 20 per bushel N
!, q corn offered, and -four Is nominal, the deman
2 being confined to local wants.
. PRrIr LARcsS.-onioer Sherwood arreste
% Mary ]. Norman, who was charged by Mr.. Jew
y eli with entering his store on Bridge street, an
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