The national Republican., 1867-05-09
GEORGETOWN MATTERs.

The New STEAMSHIP LISE.-Since tb
organisation OF the New York, Alexandria
Washington and Georgotown Steamship Com
pany the projectors Of the line have been untir
Ing In meeting the wants and convenisnee oi
| District merchants, and the result is that the
company Is now firmly and surely established,
and the enterprise daily becoming more popular
The thorough sea-going and swim qualities Of
the steamers Z. Q. Knight and John Gibson
have caused many Of our merchants 10 take sd-
vantage Of the line and bring their goods By
steamer instead Of the heavy freight railroad
line, as formerly for their consignments are
more carefully handled, and dispatch more GER
tain.
HIGn OLD DAY.-"Winter lingering In the
lap Of spring" was never more appropriate az
poetic expression than on yesterday. Since
Monday afternoon last until this writing, black
neeting clouds and fretfuI showers have been
the order in this latitude, but yesterday the cul
minating point appeared to have been reached,
as early morn introduced torrents Of rain, blast.
Ing winds, and chilling feelings among rheumatic
human nature overcosts, shawls, and other
winter apparel were acceptable raimsnt for "the
human form divine, u as those unfortunate wights
clad In spring attire will attest. Ladies whose
business called them from home, ushered forth
like gossamer butterflies, but their temerity was
rewarded BY the starch being taken from their
sails by the rude and antic capers Of Old Boreas,
who respected neither youth, beauty, nor age.
Trees, signs, and avnings in many sections, |
bowed to the imperious summons Of the reigning
mot raining) deity and how could II be expected
that frail parasols, umbrellas, and thnly attired
femininity could defy the edict TO succumb 7
They did not, and numerous were the grotesque
sights afforded to those whose optics were not
blinded with sand. Sufice II TO say that more
tempestuous, dismal, and disagreeablo day than
yesterday has never been remembered In this
latitude. As 1t Is an "ill wind that blows no.
nd nnA ri Il a. "A. .
able harvest will be reaped by those who receive
umbrellas to mend
THE CAsAL.-Arrived-The Ironsides, with
sundries, to George Watersj Little Bob, wood,
market James Flanagan, limestone; A. John
son, flour and grain, to Market Henry Wade,
limestone, and twenty nine boats with coal: to
the Central Co, 500. 10 tons; American Co.,
1901 tons; Borden Co., 664 OIL tons; Cumber-
land Co, AIS OIL tons. Departed-Geo. Wash
ington, sundries, to Williamsport; Mary Wash
ington, to Lift-lock Il Vigilant, salt, to Cum
berlandi Capitola, merchandise, to Conrad's
Ferry Thomas HnsSett, fish, to Charles Mill
Little Bob, lumber, to Lift.lock 10; James Flan-
igan, fish, to Liltlock 3S, and 80 boats light.
MERCHANTS ExcHANGE.-The Exchange was
affected by the storm which prevailed all the
morning. 0Iered-2, 800 bushels corn and 500
bbls -four. Sold-lO0 bbls extra -four at $40. SO;
$50 do. at SIS to $l6.25.
STAY OF PRocEEDINGs.-The proceedings
against the butchers and hucksters has been sus-
pended until the question is decided by the
courts, which, it is expected, will bo done in 4
few days.
PoRT OF GEoRGETOwS.-Entere
Valley City, Tomlin master, from New York;
and Philadelphia Fultz, master, from Philadel-
phia, with merchandise.
THE SroRM.-Business on Water street yes
terday was nearly entirely suspended, owing to
the prevalence Of the rain storm.