The national Republican., 1867-09-07
GEORGETOWN NEWS.

PROMPT SETTLEMRNT.-About month ago,
BY the FIRE In Prospect street, Mr.. James Ridge
way was q sufferer by the destruction Of his
dwelling to the amount OF some 81, 000 The fire
occurred on Saturday morning. and on the Mon.
day morning following Mr.. Ridgeway presented
his claim to tho National Union Insurance office,
where his property was insured, and the COM
pany promptly acknowledged Mr.. RS claim, and
gave him power to at once draw on the company
10 the amount Of his claim. This instance de-
monstrates the fair dealing Of the National
Union Insurance Company, and their willing
ness and ability to promptly liquidate all just
claims presented against them. The officers Of
this company are Charles Knap, President; Geo.
W. Riggs, Vice President, and Noble d. Larner,
Secretary. Mr. Peter Berry Is the agent for tho
company in Georgetown.
BoDr REcovEREp.-The body Of the man who
fell overheard from the vessel Hazleton at one Of
the coal wharves, on Tuesday night, was reoov-
cred yesterday morning, about O'Clock, q short
distance from the scene Of the accident. An In.
quest was held, and the jury rendered verdict
Of accidental drowning. The name Of the un-
fortunate man Is now stated to be Clark Osborn,
though the name has been announced several
different ways, and hailed from Providence, r. l.
The body was given in charge Of Mr.. Joseph +.
Birch, undertaken, who placed IL In 4 neat coffin
aud buried 1t in the Methodist burying ground.
Till RoBpED.-Yesterday afternoon about
two o'clock, a white and oolored boy entered
the store Of Gilbert 4 Rich, on Water street,
and robbed the money. drawer Of quantity Of
fractional currency, aid made their exit through
the back way Of the store. As soon as the loss
was discovered, Officer Warwick was notified
and observing the suspicious boys answering the
description Of the thieves, made chase, but the
| scoundrels being feet OF foot succeeded In es.
Gaping.
WITHOUT A NUHBER Charles Reese, driver
Of q wagon for the Konpebec Ice Company, was
brought to the station house by Officer Volkman
yesterday, on tho charge Of running his wagon
without number. After a hearing before Jus.
tice Buckley he was dismissed, as it was proved
| he had license. Gnd his regular wagon having
broke down, the present one was brought into
temporary use.
HYMESIAL.-on Thursday evening Mr.. Dan.
iel G. Wells was Joined In tho bonds Of holy
wedlock to the beautiful and accomplished
Miss Amanda Thecker. The interesting oero.
monies were onlucted at the residence Of the
mother Of the bride, by the Rev. Father Jamisop,
in the presence Of host Of friends Of the happy
couple, who warmly congratulated them upon
their nuptial alliance.
Horse AND CART Yesterday
afternoon horse attached to q cart loaded with
guano backed In the canal above Congress street.
| The horse was cut from the cart, the guano went
to the bottom, and the horse, after swimming
about awhile, was rescued, apparently but slightly
injured.
BASE BALL.-A game Of base ball was played
on Thursday afternoon on Dill'sl lot, between the
| Junior clubs Practical and Eclectic There were
four innings played, when, night coming on the
game was brought to q close, the score standing
Practical, III Eclectic. II.
DIsORDERLY ON SUsDAr.-Two colorod boys,
named Benjamin Foster and Tobias Foster, were
arrested yesterday by officer Dangle for throwing
stones and playing base ball on Sunday last.
Justice Buckley fined them each Sl.50.
ALFRED STATES, EsQ.-Alfred Spates, esq,
the newly elected President Of the Chesapeake
and Ohio Canal Company, was in town yesterday,
looking after the interests of the company in this
| section.
Mr.. f. L. MOORE We are pleased to learn
that this gentleman, who was thrown from hi.
buggy on Thursday near Tennallytown, sus.
tanned no other injury than slight bruise on one
Of his arms
THE CANAL. - The coal merchants on the
canal are doing a thriving business, the channel
being filed with schooners awaiting cargoes,
and numbers loaded departing daily.