The national Republican., 1867-08-05
GEORGETOWN NEWS.

FUNERAL OF Mn. EssEx.-Yesterday after.
noon, one Of tho largest funerals ever witnessed
In Georgetown, took place. The last mortal re-
mains Of Mr.. James y. Essex, q prominent and
esteemed citizen, wero consigned to tho grave,
followed by the afflicted relatives, and an i'm.
mense conoourse Of sympatbising friends. Tho
ceremonies Of the Methodist Protestant church
took place at the residence, on High street, near
Water, and wore conducted by the Rev. Mr.. Sher-
mer, who delivered an appropriate and affecting
discourse, in the course Of which the excellent
traits Of character Of the deceased were por.
trayed In glowing terms, and the reverend divine
invoked on all present the necessity Of casting
an eye TO the Creator Of the Universe, and ask.
ing forgiveness, that they may be better pre-.
pared TO appear before the throne Of the great
Jehovah. The funeral was under the charge Of
Potomac Lodge Of Free and Accepted Masons,
Mr.. Joseph F. Birch, undertaken, superintend.
ing the details The coffin was Of walnut, GOV.
cred with black cloth. On tho lid was massive
silver plate, bearing the name and date Of birth
and death Of the deceased, and on the sides wero
silver plates emblomatic and symbolic Of Ma
sonry, besides four heavily silver plated handles
Upon the top Of this sacred receptacle Of the
horored dead. were placed number Of wreaths
and q cross, wrought from white roses by John
II. Small, florist.
Lodge, with their visiting brethren, numbering
about 200, taking tho lead, followed by q long
array Of carriages. Tho hearse was decorated
by six heavy sable ostrich plumes, and drawn
by two milk white horses The pall.bearers
were Messrs. Jsnkin Thomas, Samuel Cropley,
M. Adler, sr., John O. Hoiston, VIM. Z. Bell,
and VIM. II. Wheatley, and John s. Berry, esq
was selected as chief marshal
Along the route Of the solemn procession, tho
sidewalks were lined with people, eager to wit.
ness the last sad rites paid to departed friend
and public benefactor.
The cortege moved TO Oak Hill Cemetery, and
upon the head Of the procession entering the
| enclosure, the Masons halted, and opened line,
| the pall-bearers conveying the coffin, and the
| mourners following to the grave which Is loca.
ted south Of the chapel. Tho Lodge then formed
in line, and proceeded to the grave. where the
final ceremonies took place Tho Rev. P. Ii.
Sweet road from the Scriptures II am the resur.
rection, saith the Lord" at the conclusion Of
which Rev D. A. Shermer offered up an Affect
ing and appropriate prayer. Then followed tho
impressive and interesting ceremonies of Free
Masonry conducted by Mr.. Joseph Libbey jr.
Grand Master Of Potomac Lodge, the ceremonies
closing with a short prayer by Rev. Daniel
Reese,
EXTENSIVE SALE OF REAL EsrArI-The
Chariestown Free Pres Of Thursday says:-A.
| H. Herr has sold his large estate, at 'Eirgin-
ius," Harper's Ferry. This property embraces
about twelve acres Of land, and Its situation is
such as to command the entire water power Of
the Shenandoah river. Tho improvements con.
sist, in part, Of large cotton factory building,
iron foundry, machine. shop, saw mill, store.
house, and some thirty dwelling houses, besides
the ruins Of the extensive Harper's Ferry flour.
mill, destroyed by fire during the war. The
entire property sold for soventy-hve thousand
dollars, which Is thought to be very low-cer.
tainly not half Its value before the war. We
are informed the purchasers, Messrs. J. G.
/ ii Iohn A MaNrai1ht nf u6aiJ
Ohio, are gentlemen Of large means, and boar
reputation as men Of the fret business capacity
and energy. In parting with Mr.. Herr we car
but express our regrets and appreciation Of hiu
as IN enterprising, public-spirited gentleman.
Mr.. Herr has associated himself with Mr.
James @. Welsh for the purpose Of manufactur
ing 1our here on m extensive scale.
HEBREW BENEVOLENT SocIErY.-Yesterda,
forenoon the monthly meeting Of the Hebrew
Benevolent Society was held at Mr.. Rodier s
on High street, Mr.. David Berwald, president
presiding Reports Of committees were received
and q statement Of finances read. Tho associa
tion has been organized about q year, durinl
which time quite number Of persons havo beer
relieved. The membership Is increasing and th,
society promises to bo one Of exceeding benef
to all concerned
CLEARED ron THIS PoRT.-Schrs. Reading r
No. 40, Robinson, and Ann Twiboll, Edwards
Freeman, from Providence, 10th ult. schooner
Transit Endicott, from Dighton, for George
town, at Newport, goth ult. schr, Kate L. Rich
from Portland, 29th ult.; schrs Elizabeth Eng
iish, and A. @. Lyon, from Providence, 3lst ult
Masonic Grand Secretary Larnsr received
late on Friday evening q communication from
Penn Yan, New York, notifying him that G
Grand High Priest Lewis had revoked his edic
against the Grand Chapter of the District o.
Columbia, and also the authority given to Po
tomao Chapter of Georgetown. This will be wei
come news to the Companions
MERCHANTS ExcHASGg.-The offerings OIL
Saturday comprised $50 barrels extra -four, 29i
bushels Of red wheat, and ], COO bushels yellow
corn. The sales were so barrels -four at $l3 pc
barrel, and 297 bushels wheat at $24. W.
hear of no sales Of corn, and quote 1t at 81. lOi
liz per bushel.
SELLRa Fish WITHOUT LICESsB.--A. Ragal
was arrested on Saturday evening by OHcel
Warwick, on the charge of violating corpora
tion ordinance by exposing for sale wagon loaC
offresh fsh without the proper license. He wa
arraigned before Justice Buckley, and fined So 30
PLAYING CARDS ON SUNDAY. -Sergean
Robinson and oaicer Green arrested G. BarbOI
and W. Edinburg, charged with violating tn
laws Of Sabbath by indulgng in game Of card
after IL o'clock on Saturday night. justice
Buckley fined them each $3.50.
TX THs CASAL.-A woman, named Hannal
Gormy, attempted to "shufle of this morta
coil'' on Friday evening by jumping In tn
canal. She was rescued, however, and takei
before Justice Buckley, who sent her to the poo
house.
ACCIDESr.-We regret to learn that T. A. Car
roll, long q resident Of Georgetown, and highl!
esteemed hero, while driving through Baltimore
whore he now lives q few days ago, his hors'
took fright and ran away, throwing him Violentl!
from the buggy.
| New WHARF.-S. D. Castleman has nearl.
completed fine wharf on Rock creek, beloy
the now bridge, for landing Limestone for hi
kilns. The structure will be about 100 feet II
length. Thos. Callnrd, Of Washington, is con
tractor for the work.
RECEIPTS OF COAL FOR THE WEEH.-Borde
Company, l,5s9 tons Cumberland Company
1000 tonsj Hampshire and Baltimore Company
$50 tonsi Rays docks, 8, O22 tons Consolidation
Company, 2,473 tons.
| COAL SHIPMENTS POR THE WEEK -borde
Company, 1859 tons Cumberland Company
l,4S0 tons Hampshire and Baltimore Company
900 tons Rays docks, 7, 0OS tons Consolidate
Company, 1855 tons.
: Another HoRsH SToLBS.-A farmer, liyin
near Darnstown, Nd, had valuable hors
stolen from him on Saturday night. Tho this
has not yet been apprehendod, but the polio
have sharp lookout for him.