The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-06-05
GEORGETOMN MATTERS.

GREEs SPRIHgs.-A Wilt TO this romantic and
really pleasant public resort is worth a trip OF
many miles. Tho Springs are situated on the
/ line Of the canal, just beyond the Gsorgstoun
months are visited BY Thousands Of the residents
of Washington and asorgstown for picnic pur.
poses. There arc . number Of buildings on the
premises for the Accommodation Of visitors, bs.
sides hne pavilion for parties who are fond Of
tsrpsichorean exercises. A large stone house,
into public hall, private dining rooms, bath
| rooms, &C., and will be completed in the course
Of week. The scenery surrounding Green
| Springs 10 Of the most sublime description-bub.
bling brooks winding their course through the
valleys, sweet birds singing thsir song q joy
from morn 70 eve, and the soft murmur Of The
rustling leaves and branches Of the tall old oaks
and elms, reminding one Of . oontemplatlve dis.
| position Of our ohildhoods description Of para.
disc. The proprietors are Msssrs. Richard II.
Trunnell and Joseph Rhrmantraut, who assert
that neither pains NOT sxpense will be spared to
render the Springs worthy Of the great popular.
lily to which they are entitled.
pxxasp ron Housss.- This heated term hav.
ing fairly set In, and the proverbial salubrity Of
our climate, long since acknowledged, the demand
for houses for residences at this time Is unpreoe
dented, and those In eligible localities demand
almost fabulous rents. asorgetown, built as u Il,
upon 4 Gordon Of hills, commanding broad view
Il
taries from above, besides taking In Its sweep
the picturesque and historic arlington Heights
on the vrginia side, Is ,of the most dssireble
spots for q suburban residence during the sum
mer months, TO be found on this continent. Some
Of the most prominent bankers and distinguished
here, and We daily hear Of inquiries from promi
nent Northern men for real estate for building
and business purposes. J. J. Bogue, Geo., the
leading real estate broker Of Georgetown, asserts
that he could readily dispose Of one hundred
houses, suitable for summer residences, were they
now to DO had at advantageous prices.
VESSELS IN PoRr.-It has been a long time
since the eye was greeted with such a number Of
sailing vessels at one time as were seen at our
wharves yesterday. Tho following are the names
Of vessels here, independent Of those entered on
the custom. house books: Mary Frances, ii. G.
: Brooks Dirigo, 81 Dorado, Nantioake, Martha
Collins, Yarmouth, J. 8. Harmed, Potomac, Rap
pahanock, Thomas Patterson, r. II. Stockton,
! Ocean Bird, Mary E. Simmonds, D. Clifford, II.
Prescott, E. J. Heraty, J. S. Weldin, Edwin T.
Allen, Mary Mines, Ann T. Valentine, Margaret
Rhinohart, Jane O! Patterson, Oliver II. Booth,
J. II. Seguiu, Anne V. Bargen, 6alie s. God
frey, Charles A. Jones, Joshua Brsgdon. seve.
raj Of those crafts are square-rigged vessls and
hail from British and other foreign ports.
\ FoUR CHARGEs.-A man named Michael Ca.
ton, not having the fear Of the law In his
"auid. and kick up row generally. While In
the condition Of intoxication be felt disposed to
be unruly, and INDUCED In threats Of violence
against Dennis 0'Donovan and James Campbell
eliminating in an assault upon the two latter.
0fRcer Noble deemed Il proper To stop the mad
career Of the infuriated Michael, and escorted
him before Justice Buckley, who, hearing the
evidence, required him to give bail in the sum Of
500 TO keep tho peace against O'Donoyani fined
him $3.50 for asssuting the same; for disordsrly
conduct, imposed charge Of $3.50, and on the
complaint Of James Campbell he was further
fined $3.50 for disorderly oonduot-ths total
fines amounting to 5000. So
ANEwSrArIox. HOUSE, NEEDKD-Tbe present
station.house Is in rather dilapidated condition,
and entirely toe small to accommodate the OIL
GERS Of the police force, or safely secure those
t, who may be arrested and confined within Its
walls. As II Is the duty first Of the Corporation
to provide necessary station houses within Its
limits we are informed that in the event Of the
failure Of the Georgetown authorities to do 50, II
Is within the province Of the Board Of Metropol.
itan Police to 10 be erected suitable build.
ings and charge the cost to the Georgetown Cor
poration.
A DINNER TO THE POLICE. Bun Bryan,
the popular proprietor Of the hotel on the corner
Of L and Eighth streets, Navy Yard, on Monday
police rather by surprise. Tho police Of this
precinct were detailed on election day for duty at
the Navy Yard, and Mr.. Bryan, knowing them
to be strangers, verified the good custom Of tax.
ing them in and "doing for them" The dinner
10 described as having been gotten up In the very
best style, and consisted Of all tho ssasonable
vegetables and meats, and our worthy icon.
SENATORS Of the peace" desire Bun to accept
their thanks. ID
THEE. G. misunderstanding Joseph W. Denty,
Of the steamer Il. G. Knight which arrived at
u this port yesterday morning, reports encounter.
ing q rough passage during portion Of tho trip
from New York, the gale being the ssvorest "a
Chincotsague. notwithstanding the prevailing
head winds and heavy sea the steamer made a
quick passage, and delivered her cargo in the
best possible condition. w.
IMPORTED HoRsEs AND GAnE-Mr 6. 7. Suit
received per steamer q. O. Knight two beautiful
German ponies, and number Of imported wild
ducks, geese, and pheasants, for breeding pur.
poses The ponies, which were beautiful grays,
attracted n great deal Of attention yssterday
afternoon on Pennsylvania avenue. as they were
being taken 10 their owner. ,.,,
CEssUs OF CArHoLIcs.-A census Of the mem.
bors OF Trinity church 10 now being taken, and
from the report already received the membership
Is supposed to be nearly 10000. There has been
for some time past 5000 regular oommuniea ants.
The census embraces Tennally town, several miles
along the canal, and portion Of Washington
city. '"' :
DIRECTORS ELEcTED.-A meeting was hold At
the Oak Hill chapel on Monday evening, aud the
following named gentemen elected Board of
Directors Of Oak Hill Cemetery to serve for the
ensuing year: WV. Corcoran, George W. Beail
VIM. Sanger, and John MArbury. Tho new d..
rectors then organized and e.eleoted John Mar.
bury, esq, president of the board.
. PoRr or GEoRGETowx -Enterod-stoamer
Columbia, Captain Harper, from Baltimore;
schooner Western Star. Captain Cromwell, from
New York steamer L. c. Knight, Capt. Denty,
= from New York; schooner Transit, Captain En-
dieott, from New York. Cleared-Sehooner
? Transit, for DlghtOn, Mass steamer Kennebec,
J for Baltimore &c..
. CARRYING A BILLY.-A colored individual
who gave his name as Sandy Parker, was ar
rested on election day in Washington BY Officer
Sherwood, Of the Georgetown precinct, charged
with carrying a billy and threatening to use II.
Justice Thompson, before whom he was tnken
fined the accused $40.
The AQUEpUcr.-0n Monday night 1t was
rumOred that the trough Of tho canal over the
Aqueduct bridge had given way but the rumor
was unfounded, as the old structure stood last
evening, though eyinolng symptoms Of the last
stage Of consumption.
CANAL BoATs ARRIVED. Forest Rose, hay to
Geo. Waters; Mill Bay, wheat and corn TO Hartley
. Bro, and nine boats with coal to Consolidation
Company, 45l.O5 tons American Company,