The national Republican., 1867-12-02
aEoRenrown NEWS.

DEsTRucrivE FIRE,-At l.l5 O'Clock yesterday
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wharf between High and Congress streets, which
quickly communicated to the open sheds used by
per steamers rom sRna New york
Henry Addison was on the ground and at work
Hibernia, Franklin and Union, of Washington,
appeared, and also got to work, drawing the
water from the riysT The flames quickly spread
owned by Mr., Riley A. Shinn, which at the time
contained large quantity OF vinegar, ale, acids,
ing the efforts OF the hremcn to subdue the
flames. The fire then communicated to the rear
q ne whSs Gcs Sy @
than the partial burning Of the roof. The proba-
Bile loss sustained by Mr.. shinn is $4,000, OF
house of $1,000, and two other policies distrib-
uted through the main building, which was but
Nightly damaged The building ~ occupied By NJ
rell which is also insured, and the damage to
Of goods, belonging to various persons, which
had been received by the steamers from Philadcl-
phia and New York; the most valuable, and which
black walnut, belonging to =. p. Brown 4 Co., OF
Washington, and worth about $1,000,
lice hs Ia nIemeh I'm nv wcpsea c n9o Gd Hs8 inc po
to rescue man who had fallen overheard, he
was also unfortunate enough to be pushed BY the
eral bruises, as well as an uncomfortable duck
ing on such cold night.
1t is not known how the fire originated, but IL
is supposed to be the work OF an inccndiary.
TEMPERANCE LECTURE ro-Nianr.-Our citi-
zens should not fail to be present at the new
Market Hall this evening TO listen to the great
Sa on ,emperanee, 10 De deiversd by jose,
be remembered that Mr.. Cheaney lccturcd at the
above hall on Thursday night last, and those who
no to G Sher h%
In clocution or originality. Mr.. Cheaney Is
about twenty-three years OF age, and dcyotcs
Humanitarian cause OF temperance, and where
ever he goes never fails to make hosts Of con-
the temperance societies of Georgetown, and
tickets being placed at the nominal price OF
twenty-five cents, the friends of the cause
should turn out en- mdssc.
CHARiTY.-The ladies connected with the for
nation and Organization OF an industrial school
for the poor and needy children of the town, are
meeting with considerable encouragement from
our citizens. We learn that the lady managers
will receive donations of clothing as well pro-
visions, for destitute children, and those desir-
so by leaving them at Mrs. Gangcwer's, over the
Bank of Commerce, or at Mrs. BlnckIOfd's, 90
Bridge street
HoMELEss.-On saturday Oflcer NOlkman took
four children, named John and MIcha el Holland
and John and Mary Mcclure, to Washington,
and left them at the "Newsboys' Home" on
Seventh street. where they will be properly cared
are vagrants, and give considerable trouble to
the police here, and Justide Buckley on Saturday
was compelled to send them to the workhouse
for about the four hundrcdth time In one year.
MAN AND WIPE on A BgSDER.-Oiiicer Finley
on Saturday afternoon, found Thomas McQuise
and his wife, Rose, celebrating Thanksgiving by
continuing their drunk, and behaving In rather
a disorderly manner near the College, he con-
cluded to escort them before Justice Buckley,
where a hearing was had, and the squire gave
them ticket for 90 days to Mr.. Stevens hotel,
where :" no liquor" Ia allowed.
CoSoERr.-A concert will be given at Forrest
Hall on Thursday evening, December 18th, in aid
Of the grand new organ shortly to be placed in
Trinity church Some OF the very best musical
talent in this section have been engaged for the
occasion, and We have no doubt II will prove en-
inently successful. The arrangements arc In cx-
ccllent hands.
well attended last Friday, and the market was
active at shade hrmer prices. There were 400
head OF beef cattle disposed Of at prices ranging
from $50 to 81 per l00lbs., gross, according TO
quality. Sheep were in good demand, 60 selling
at from % to s5 per head, and 40 hogs at SasIEc
per lb net
DIsoRDERLY.-NIichael Kecfe, Chas. Maloney,
and Kate Maloncy, were picked up by the officers
and Justice Buckley, after giving them nights
lodging at the station, dismissed them yesterday
morning with proper reprimand.
ruE OLD BUTCHERS MARKET CAsE--The full
proceedings ofthis case, embracing Judge Wylie's
opinion, will be found In our Court proceedings
In another column.
The RIVER FRoST.-Thc wharves now pre-
sent n very dull appearance, but few vessels ar
riving or departing, and coal at the several docks
10 accumulating
FISED.-A man named Bggs, for acting In dis
orderly manner at the Arc yesterday morning,
was fined 1880 by Justice Buckley.
THE CANAL.-The average number OF coal and
grain boats arrived yesterday.