Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-10-21
Georgetown Affairs.

DEMISE OF AN OLD CETI5EN-Thc com mu-
CaSsn @ sl Psl1so C n an old and Highly
esteemed citizen Of Georgetown. The deceased
oied on Saturday in the sixiy-nlath year OF
nis age; he was for many years Snperinten.
dent OF the Aiexapdr,a eanai The funeral
TOOK place this morning al 70 O'Clock. from his
late residence No. ia Prospect street, az was
iSrgely attended by his many frisuds. His re-
mans were deposited in 6 vault ST Oak Hill
Cemetery. -.
ROBBERY OF MoSET DRAWER the store
OF Mr. Robert Hun ter, on Bridge street, was on
saturday afternoon entered by some person,
not known. whe. while the back Of the propri-
eior was turned. sue eeeded in robbiug the
money till. containing over $40. with which
he made Off. Samuel Scott, a colored ooy,wss
arrested CT suspicion OF committing the theft,
and taken before Justice Buckey,who, finding
10 evidence against the boy. dismissed HIM.
DKsTlTUTE.--Sani'ary Officer Sebastian c.
Saturday afternoon fornd little white orphsu
boy, named Charles Williams, in sick aud
destitute condition. and having no one to pro
vide for him. The ofieer procured a permit
and had him taken TO the almshouse, where he
Will probably fare better than when reiying
upon the cold charities Of the world.
FUNERAL.-The funerai Of the late Philip f.
Harry took place yesterday afternoon from his
late residence, No. 81 Prospect street, ard was
attended by Lodge No. S, Free and Accepted
Masons. The remains OF the deceased were
inferred at Oak Hill Cemetery.
CHARGED WITH BAsTARDT.-Oficer War
wick on Saturday afternoon arrested man
EaiHeu f1eEEy UlCyeE, upon u Warrant SUED Dat
by Annie Waltz, charging him with being the
father of her illegitimate child. The accused
had hearing before Justice Buckley, when the
charge was sustained aud he req uired to give
security for the support OF the child
MERCHANTS NGE.-Ufferings-3,54O
bushels O. wheat, 1875 bushels of corn, and IS
bushels CT rye. Sales-1.i5D bushels OF red
wheat. at S2.s7k; 1.G.O bushels do, at sa.s9;
corn at 81 35, and 100 bushels OF yellow corn at
Si35.
POLICE BUsIEEss.-The police made Ia ar
rests on Sarurday-two for a violation of a
corporation ordinance; tour upon suspicion OF
larceny: six for intoxication and disorderly
conduct: one for bastardy, and one for forgery.
Justice Buckley imposed fines amounting to
S25.
DIsoR DRFLY.-Otficer Cameron on Saturday
afternoon arrested two coIored men namct
VIM. Parker and Isaac Johnson, arraigned
ly conduct. The Justice fined them $50 each,
as also Samuel Shreve, farmer, arrested by
office warwick, for being drunk and dsord-
erly.
THE PoRT-The steamer Kennebec. Capt.
Talbert, from Baltimore with general cargo
OF merchandise hes arrived. The steam ct
Utility. t.apt. Nickison. from Norwich. with
6t6 tons tons OF coal on her return, is in the
harbor awaiting the rising OF the water, by the
tide, in order to pass the bar opposite Airing.
ton Springs. She attempted 10 pass on Satur.
day, hut the water being low she was obliged
to return to DayidsCn's wharf.
DIsoRDKRLY IN OAK HILL CEMRTRRY.-Ofi.
Ger Volkman this morning arrested W. G.
Hoffman, on the complaint OF Joseph A. Blum
don, charging him with disorderly conduct in
Oak Hill Cemetery. The accused was brought
before Justice Buckley. who fined him in the
sum OF Si0.56. He was accused OF insulting
three ladies' and striking at the complainant.
FENIAN MERTING.-A Fenian meeting was
held on Saturday evening at Forrest Hall.
Gen. John O'Neill in the chair, who, during
the evening. made spirited address. At the
conclusion Of which, Col. Z. +. Wa,sh,iCen-
trail Organ izer, was introduced and explained
the OF jects OF FeniaHism. Steps were taken
towards the formation of q civil and military
circle. and several signitied their Intention TO
identify themselves with the organization.
PRIZE FIGHT.-A party of colored men
crossed the Potomac this morning In 8 boat, to
witness prize fight announced to commence
a. 10 o'clock near the Freedman's village, be.
tween two colored men.