Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-05

Tn EuNRRAL OF MR. EssEX.-Ooe OF the
Iargest funerals that has taken place Tor some
the last solemn tribute Of respect was paid to
the memory OF an estimabis citizen. the lats
James +. Esssx. The funeral took psAee from
the house Of the deceased, on High street
where the Rev. Mr.. Sherman. Of the Methodist
Protestans Church, preached the funeral SER
mon The funeral was under the charge Of
Potomac Lodge Of Free and Accepted Masons.
Inc conn was Of walnut, covered with black
cloth, on the top OF which was q large silver
plate bearing the name. and date Of birth and
death OF the deceased, while on the side were
silver plates emolemauc and symbolic Of Ma
sonry; also, four heavy handles. number
OF beautiful wreaths and q handsome fioral
cross were placed upon the top OF the CONN.
taking the lead, followed BY long procession
OF carriages. The hearse was decorated with
six heavy sable ostrich plumes. and drawn by
Messrs. Jenkin Thomas. samuel Oropley, ia
cob @. Heiston, Vim. T.. Bell, VIM. H. Wheat.
ley and NJ. Adler, while Mr.. John s. Berry
acted as chief marshal of the Masons. The re-
mains of the deceased were taken to Oak Hill
Cemetery ana inferred q little below the chapel,
where, at the grave, the final ceremony took
place. Rev. p. II. Sweet read from the Scrip
lures, 81 am the resurrection, saith the LORD"
after which the Rev. ID. A. Sherman offered an
affecting and earnest prayer. The burial rites
OF the Masons then followed, conducted by
mac Lodge, and ,he ceremonies closed with a
prayer by the Rev. Daniel Reese.
HORSE STOLEN Another horse was stolen
on Saturday nigh this time from q farmer
police are on a sharp look ont for the thief.
HEBRRw BENEVOLENT SOCIETY "A meeting
Of tn is society was held yesterday morning at
Mr.. Rodier's, on High street; Mr.. David Bsr-
mirtees were received. and a statement Of the
condition OF the finances read, after which the
meeting adjourned. The ASSOCIATION was or
genized about year since, during which time
IT a in sQd N Sf 0fh An n hare md
new promises to be great means Of good in
the community.
VESSELS DETAINED BY THE SToRM.-In
consequence OF northeast storm, . large fleet
OF vessels have put into Hampton Roads for
an anchorage, including the following, laden
with COAL Schooners Mary Standish, for
Boston; L. p. Avery, John W. Swansea, g. s.
Morgan, Laura Budgeman, John Shay, and
Ida p. Jacques, for New York; L. b. Cow
pertwaIte, for New Bedford-alI from George
town, d. G. Schooners James Young and
Sou'herner, from Baltimore for New York,
arrived at Norfolk; schooner William and
James, Georgetown; Alice Curtis, Baltimore;
WiDdward, Georgetown; William Hone, New
York; X. Mason, do; Specie, Philadelphia.
time Yesterday. Only one arrest was made,
that OF John Eseck. for lntoxication and dis
orderly conduct He was taken before Justice
Buckley, who fined him 81 80
PLAYING CARDS ON SUNDAYS Sergeant
Robinson and officer Green arrested George
Barber and Vim. Eainburg for playing cards
on Sunday. They came before Justice Buck
ey, who fined them 81 50 each
SELLING WITHOUT A LICENSE. man
named A. Ryan was arrested Saturday
evening by officer Warwick, charged with
selling fish without license. He had hear
ing before Justice Buckley, who dismissed
him. after he had paid q fine OF $3.50.
TEMPERANCE MRETING.-The GEORGETOWN
Umied Temperance Association held their
regular meeting OF the new market hall last
evening. A large number of the friends of the
cause we're there. and listened with deep in.
Pheeters and Mr.. O'Driscol; after which the
meeting adjourned.
MERCHANTS EXCHANGE. - Offerings: $3.50
bushels of wheat 800 bushels Of corn; and Us
bushels of rye. Sales 2,35G bushel red wheat
at S2.5l; 1000 bushels red wheat at 81 4c: $50
bushels red wheat at S2.53; 300 bus hels damaged
corn at 50, and 300 bushels do. at S5 cents.
SHIPMENTS OF CoAL.-From Rays docks
to-day, $50 tons; from the Cumberland Co.,
300 tons; and from the Borden Co, 400 tons
TIKI CANAL.-Business along the canal this
morning Is quite brisk, there is q better sup
ply Of water, thus affording the boats free
and easy passage. Thirty boats have come in
since our last report, and twenty mine have
gone cut.
Kate wentworth, Adams master. from New
York, and for Boston; the schr. Lake, Harris
master, has arrived with 35 cords of fine wood
and 2U0 bushels OF rye, from below Alexander.
IMPRovKMRNT.-Mr. J. Ockershausen has
refttted house No. a. on Bridge, between
Washington and Congress streets, where he
intends opening n bakery in a short time.
DANGERoUs.-Whoseb business s il to attend
to that pump on Gay street, near Montgomery!
The pump stock has rotted and fallen partly
into the well, making q dangerous break in
the pavement.