Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-11-04
Affairs In Georgetown.

| rites OF con ffrma ion were yesterday morn.ne
acmis1red by Bishop johns. Of Vtrsinia, at
Grace church. High street, after which those
who were confirmed received the com N nion.
he exercises we're of o very imposing char
aeter, and he church was hifed 70 ats utmost
extent Mr.. Spencer led the choir and Mr..
Fletcher was the orgsnist and the vocal and
Instrumental m usic was excellent The num-
Der con fImed was j Ats o'e ocx In the AZ
four were baptised bv the pastor, Rev J East.
onrn Brown The reverepd gentleman deliv-
cred an appropriate sermon to the young
CARRIAeKs FOR THR FAIR.-The beautiful
factory OF Duchess County, New YorE, con.
signed to J. h. Olcott Il Son, for EXHIBITION at
the Agricultural FAR arrived with the James
Grsep on Saturday, being six in number
They are OF the latest patterns, and made in
the mort complete ard substantial manner
ANOTHER SALE-The property of the late
Colonel William Noyes, on the corner OF w-et
and Mcnseomery streets, Consisting of a three
story brick dwelling, with out-houses and
commodious lot hes lately been sold at private
sale by J. J. Bogue, real estate agent, for
sllCG. to T. N. Hayden, brother IN law OF
Henry ID. Cooke, the banker.
TIE JAMES :. GREEN AEIIvRp.-This
steamer, under the charge Of Captain Inman
whose delay in reaching the port of George.
of these having freight on board OF her, ar
rived ar Dsvidson's wharf on Saturday,, with
a full fre ight OF assorted merchandise for DIS
trct merchants, from New York. The Cap
Monday morning after leaving Sandy Hook.
and when OF the Cape OF Delaware, the wind
blew furiously, the gale being OF such a force
that he was compe led to harbor behind Cape
May, where he renamed until Wednesday
morning. On Thursday morning, when of
Cape Charles, ii blew another gale, and he ran
manned 81 hours. The wind then modera-
ting the Green pot inside the capes and
anchored q short time in Hampton Roads. At
~ O'Clock on Friday, the ship weighed anchor
her vii
Alexandra on Saturday morning, and after
oischargine portion of her cargo, proceeded to
DavIdson's wharf. The Captain says the gale
was one of the most severe he has experienced
for a long time.
BRIDGK-sTRKKT CHURcH.-Communions ser
vices were held AT the Bridge-street Presbyte.
rian Church Yesterday morning.
BOARD FOR THIRTY DAYs.-Nary Nc
GloughlaRd, arrested on Saturday afternoon
by officer Douglass for being intoxicated on
the street. came before Justie Buckley, after
she had become sober, to answer for her con-
duct. The Justice committed her to the work.
house for thirty days.
Patti LARCEEY.-A woman named Agnes
W hite, was arrested on Saturday afternoon by
officer Brown tor entering the house OF W. l.
Hines. and taking iherefrom a cotton umbreI
la, worth about $3.50. and for stealing a book
from the Rev. A. A. T.. Taylor, which she &C.
knowIedged, and the Rev. gentleman appeared
at the Station house and identified his book ma
took il away, but refused TO appear aga INST Az
mes. Mr. Hines appeared against her, charg-
ing her with the larceny OF tn umbrella. and
the Justice committed her 10 Jail for court
DIsoRDKRLy.-Pnilip O'Mars, Geo Dover.
Jas. O'Donohoo and Timothy Suliivan came
before Justice Buckley. arrested Saturday eve
ming for being intoxicated and disorderly. The
Justice fined them 81 so ca n save Geo Dover
whom be fined s2.5H. 3D. w Somspyi,Is
charged with intoxica'ion, was fined 81 so
Jackson Blackford aud Henry Min ioyce, ar
rested at late hour on Saturday evening.
were fired - 50 by Justice Buckley for being
intoxicated and oisorderly. John Brander
arres'ed for being drunk, was fined 81 SO by
the justice. W. Il Hoffman, arrested ypster-
" as fined $3.50.
CHARITY SERMoN.-Tbe Rev B A. Mcguire
Pr.si of The q cor geto ~n College, preach he'd
q charity sermon yesterday m min :. at Trinity
Church, for the benefit Of st. Vino sat &c Paul
Society of Washington.
MERCHANTS EXCHANGE. Nothing was
done OIL Change this mornins, and he oaly
offering made was that OF 1.3O0 bushels of
wheat.
ELECTION OF OFFIcRRs.-At the annual
meeting of the Young Catholic Friends So
ciety, neld last evening a. the Cd Trinity
Church, the following We're elected AS Officer
for the Ell suing term: James A. X ely, Presi.
dent; James ]. Kane, Vice President: James
Knowiand, Corresponding Secretary: G. Ryan
Recording Secretary: Peter ID. Donoshne
Steward; Samuel Hem. VIM. Whelan, Martin
O'Dopogbue, ID. Daily, John Smith, and d.
Mclaughlin, Managers.
LARGE CoNGRKGATIoN.-Eev.A A. r. Ciampi
pastor Of Trinity (Cath olic) Church, states
that the me m oership Of that church numbers
at present more than 500.
HEBREW BENEVOLENT SoCIErY-Tbe regu-
lar monthly meeting OF the Hebrew Benevo-
lent Society. Of this city, was held at their hail
yesterday, MT. ID. Barwald, president in the
chair On motion of the President, a commit.
tee Of i've were appointed to purchas out of
the surplus fund of the socis ~ q copy OF the
Mosaic Laws, known as {" The Five poks of
Moses" Mr.. Barwold resigned the once OF
president on account Of ill-health. His resie.
nation was accepted, when the society ad.
journed.
CONSIDERATION OF HOLLYWOOD Gem KrBRY.-
The interesting ceremony of consecrxt ing the
addition to Holyrood Catholic Cemetery, on
the Heights of Georgetown, took place yes,er.
day afternoon at O'Clock. The Rev. Father
b. A. Mcguire, President Of GEORGETOWN COL
lege, oficiatIpg, assisted by the Rev. A r.
Ciampi, pastor of Trinity Church, and Rev. A.
Jamison. assistant pastor. The College choir
was present and chanted the tiffany A cross
was erected and the grounds bles Sc 4, in
accordance with the Catholic custom
Father Mcguire delivered an able ana appro-
solemn and imposing. This cemetery il con-
nected with Trinity Church, and the pastor
A F. Ciampi. has had the grounds of the late
addition properly fitted mp, ana a neat little
cottage erected at the entrance 70 the Cemetery
tor the use OF the sexton. From this cemetery
can be obtained most beautiful view Of
Georgetown and Washington and their sur
roundiDgs.
The PoRT.-The brig @. V. Williams. Capt
Thompson, has cleared for Charleston, s. @.
TIE SINKING FUND-The commissioners OF
the Georgetown sinking fund held a meetin q
at the Mayors office on Friday evening last.
when the subJec; of the overissue and re.
d-mption of The Georgetown Corporation bonds
was fully discussed, but the result of the meet
ing has not been made public The report of
the commissioners will be submitted to the
Councils in a short time, and the public will
then be enlightened in regasd to the whole az
fair.
GEORGETOWN AOVER'MTS