The national Republican., 1867-07-10
GEoRGErowN MATTERS.


number Of white boys amused themselves by
stoning all the eolored people they met at Bryan
town, place where, Il ID said, three-cent pieces
wont pass current The attention Of Ofaoer Hos.
pita was attracted 10 their conduct, and he
made pursuit. arrssting the largest Of the gang,
. youth about eighteen years Of sgs, but while
conveying him TO the station he broke away,
and then an exciting race began. Ths onBo.r
blew his whistle, and followed the fugitive TO the
end Of his beat, when Sergeant Boarman took
up the chase, and ran the flying scamp the
length Of his bounds, where, giving the alarm,
Oficer Robey started In pursuit. The streets
and alleys through which pursued and pursuer
travered, were soon cleared Of pedestrians, leay.
Ing the field direct and open to the Office. and
the boy. and considerable excitement prevailed
among the nervous and timid while the race was
In progress. Uphill and DOM dale, along Bridge
street, and across the old bridge, through the
gorge and deep outs, and up Twenty-secopd
street, sped the runaway and 0ficer Robey, the
former finally sluding the oficer BY darting in
lane and through q neld, where the swim footed
breaker Of the peace was lost sight Of
SEvERx ACCIDENTAL man named Patrick
Maghar, who Is engaged BY the corporation In
hauling gravel for the grading Of streets, met
with severe accident yesterday afternoon, bs.
Ing his cart at the gravel bank, above the Poor.
house. when, BY some cause, II overturned on
him, completely burying him. Tho unfortunate
man remained In this perilous position for some
twenty minutes before he could DO extricated,
which was done BY Sergeant Boarman, who
happened to be passing BY at the time, with the
assistance Of the laborers on the spot. When
tahen out Maghar was found to be considerably
bruised, tho shaft Of the cart falling with great
weight across his left hip. flo was conveyed to
bis residence, No. 102 Second street, between
Fsyette and Lingan, wbsre the services Of Drsl
Peter and Tyler, jr., were called In requisition,
who, aher examination, pronounced no bones 70
have been broken, but think he has stainsd
considerable internal injuries. He has wife
and children who rely upon his labor for support.
MALE GRAMxAR scnooL-This school was
examined yesterday afternoon at tho school
house on Montgomery street, BY VIM. O. Magee,
esq, Of the Board Of Guardians. There are 90
scholars in this school, and the examination
proved highly satisfactory, the children, whose
ages range from 10 to II years, being perfect in
their lessons. Miss Emma Reed Is the teacher,
and the same remarks apply to her for zeal and
ability as have beeni accorded 10 the teachers
Of the schools already examined. Tomorrow,
the Female Grammar School will be examined,
which closes the exc mination, and on Friday af.
ternoon the premiums will bo distributed.
The CATHOLIC CnURcH AT TEsSALLYrows.-
The picnic In aid Of the projected Catholic
Church to be erected at Tennally ytown, will come
OF to-day at the popular Green Springs, above
dsorgetown, on the line Of the canal. We learn
that the reverend clergy Of the Catholic churches
Of Georgetown and Washington will grace the
picnic by their presence. Excellent music has
been engaged, and every preparation made by
tho committee to render the occasion one Of un-
alloyed pleasure.
THE REASON. Considerable inquiry was made
yesterday afternoon why the steamer "Henry
Addison" did not proceed TO the Gre then raging
on Eighteenth street. We learn that tho steamer
ared up, and got ss far rs the railroad bridge,
whore tho chief engineer was engaged at the
time when that officer ordered the engine back,
as he could not accompany them because he was
without his equipments.
TAxpG OUT LrcEssE.-Persons selling by
sample. and peddlers generally, who have been
doing business here without license, have com.
menced to see the error Of their way, and are
now taking out license to prosecute their bust.
ness. This Is as II should be, as the public have
had considerable unpleasant duty to perform by
tho neglect Of parties to produce license for
doing business.
ELECTION OF 0PFIcERs.-0n Monday even.
ing, Morning Star section No. 80, Cadets Of TEN.
perance, elected the following officers: W. R.,
James Wallace W. A., VIM. Payne; v. A.,
Richard Sparks Sec., Jas. Brunnerman; A. Sec,
". IN. DeWt Ateuost ~ L Dntfmefi n. Treas o.,
wm. Merriott; Guide, Chas. Paynei Usher, Jno'
Wright; Sentinel, Charles Sherwood; o. g., Jos.
Caldwell.
Rock CREEK BRIDGB.-The suspension Of
travel over the bridge at the head Of Water
street, crossing Rock creek, causes considerable
inconvenience to merchants, both of Washington
and Georgetown, In transporting merchandise by
wagon. 1t Is to be hoped that the bridge will
be speedily repaired or rebuilt by those whose
duty 1t Is to keep this thoroughfarc open.
NEW MILL.-we notice new saw.mill erect.
ing on Bridge street, near the aqueduet. 1t Is
being constructed for Mr., Joseph Nicholson, and
will be four stories In height. The machinery
which he proposes placing In II will also bo used
for grinding corn and other grain.
ADJOURNED MEErISG.-An adjourned meet.
ing Of merchants and business men generally
will be held at tho rooms Of the Merchants Ex-
change tomorrow morning to further consider
the important measures submitted to tho meet
ing on Thursday last.
PLEASANT PIo.sIo.-The Amphion Musical
Association, attached to the Equal Division
Sons Of Temperance, gave q very large picnic at
Anslostan yesterday. The affair continued until
IL O'Clock last night, nothing occurring to mar
the pleasures Of tho occasion.
FIaHrkG. W. Sebastian and James
Baker were arrested By oficer Harry and taken
before Justice Buckley on the charge Of engaging
in q rough-and.tumble 6ght near Eliason's tan
yard, on the Heights. Tho Justice imposed a
ane Of $3.50 on each Of the parties
MERCHANTS ExcHASGs.-Therei Is still very
little doing on Change. There were only 200
bush. new white wheat offered, and sold at 50 rs
per bushsl, the market closing heavy. We hear
Of no sales Of corn, but IL Is held at 81 05al 10
for white and yellow
DIsoRDERLY.-Johnson Ellis and John Gas
kins were arrested by Officers Lambil and Volk.
man on the charge of disorderly conduct on the
streets. After reprimand Justice Buckley dis
missed them.
LARGE TNBERs.-The steamer New York,
from Philadelphia, had among her freight seven
timbers, each eighty.fye feet in length, which
are to be used in the erection of n mill in South
Washington.
Cove TO FIoHr.-Last night young Barnes
and Henry Nicholson started for the Virginia
side Of the river to engage In a prize fight
These brutal exhibitions should be put a stop to
- 4 IL