Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-22
/ Affairs In Geerxesswn

Volkman, speedily gave the alarm. and the
steamer Henry Addison was upon me
ground and AZ work in tive minutes after De-
Ing notified. The fre SCENE to have comm u
nicated 10 thswood- work from stove pipe,
ana being between the raferS and ceiling, IL
was exceedingly difficult 10 reach. The entire
premises were thoroughly flooded with water.
thereby damaging much of the furniture, q
great deal Of which was broken in removal
The nre was extnRnished, after 1t had dam
aged the building TO the ex tent of about Sf90.
The building Is owned by Mr.. John Ii. 'DavI-
son, and insured Ior S2,0lO. Mayor Welch's
loss In damage to carpets and furniture, was
mac water used by the engine, the hose being
nearly choked with mud. an d the W ater issui o q
therefrom being thick and full OF sediment.
After the fire had been subdued. the limited
States steamer Hibernia, arrived at the
scene Of action, but its services were not re-
quired. We unders tand that a gentleman con-
nected with the Fire Depai tment, in view OF
the structures on the maa agement of the new
steam engine al the fre lew days since boast.
ed that sthe engine was On the ground quick
enough this time. and threw enough water TO
satisfy the grum blers." So far as promptness
10 concerned, the change was commendab
but proper discretion should be exercised in
the quantity Of water used. A hose leading from
the engine with a small nozzle, placed in the
hands OF an experienced fireman YESTERDAY,
would have extinguished the fire without
much damage to the property, from water. To
be drowned ont, is almost rs ba as TO be burn
ed out t
DANGEROUS CONDITION OF MR.. NELSON
Mr.. Slicer Nelson, the painter, who fell from
toe building OF Mr.. Seymour, while painting
the second story porch, which accident wa
mentioned in the Star q few days ago, is no W in
a very critical condition. from the injuries re.
caiveu by the fall. and but faint hopes are en-
tanned of his recovery.
LETTER LIST List Of letters remaining in
the post Office, Georgetown, d G., August %,
Ladies List-Beatty Sophia, Baltzell Mrs
VIM, Baker Mrs. J. A. F., Boyer Mrs. Henri
eta, Collins Mrs. f., Dick Annie, Dunn Miss
MRS: H. W.. Fisher Mrs. M. A, Grey Helen,
Graham Mrs John, Howard Mrs Annie (2),
Harrison Miss Annie, Jones Mrs. Geo. A,
ME, Kint Mrs. LuTetta, Lane Mrs. Harriet,
Long ID iss Harriet L., Lannam MRS. Sarah Y
Lewis Mrs Sarah B., Lee Nansey, Macomb
Mrs. j., Madison MIS-. Matilda, Newton MISS
Nellie, O'Neill Mrs. Hannah, Potter Almeda,
Parker Ann. Stalcup Eliza a Smith Miss
Mary, Smith Miss Ann, Sullivan Miss Mary,
Smith Mrs. Ann. Virginia Miss M Washing
ton Lncy Ann. Weaver Mrs. Capt, Whittier
Hiss Harriet, Walse Miss Anna, Young Mrs.
GIMME
Allen Chas., Adams =. (2), Adams Lawyer
Avery Capt. Walter N. Arts Capt. VIM (2),
Burnett, Capt. Chas., Benedict Col. Butler
John, Baker Thos., Birch John, Burke John
Geo. T., Congdon Stratton H., Corderry j. A,
Gallon as, Chollar Justus, Chase Jonathan,
Clancy James, Clark Jas. F., Cranmer Isaac,
Conover Jas, Crowley Capt. Thos. ~. Do.son
Chas, Doffin Dennis. Donoghue d i, Dale as,
Daniels John, Davis VIM. T.: Edwards Jas,
Finch Eghert, Farm Oliver o.. Gaskins Buck,
W. (2), Higgins Capt. Elnathan. Hanson Capt.
Henry (2l, Hall Capt. Augustus (2), Hirot
Jas, Harrod Irwin Daniel s., IRWIN
5shn W Sn, Esas "a
Knife Geo. W., Kirwin Capt. A., Ramp VIM,
!.ithiser Hartman, Layton Caleb, Lemon Capt
Joseph, LEX Chas; e. Mile, :, ChsS e,
Austin, May John, Moore ]. f., Minor Rich
ard, Miller Ed, Nash Q. M Pearson Andrew,
Peterson Henry H., Reynolds Michael (2),
A. j., Smith Ebben A., Shevally John. Smith
Lyman, Tyler Watson, Thurman Jno. H.,
uIman e 6; lal: Waksly Tnos, Walls simon
Iams Capt. ManlufE
GEORGE HILL. JR., Postmaster
SUSPICION OF LARCENY.-A colored man
named Ben famine Evans, was yesterday er-
raigned before Justice Buckley charged with
The larceny Of 1924, from one Benjamine Hunt.
eT, in Montgomery county, Maryland. The
evidence was not sufficient to con Wet the &C.
cused and he was dismissed.
BAD SMELLs.-A few days since complaints
were made that there was disagreeable and
health jeOpardiZing eff uyia somewhere in the
vicinity of !Bridge and Washington streets,
and accordingly sanitary officer I-efostian ex-
cality but failed to ascertain from whence the
offensive smell proceeded. 1t cannot be ac-
counted for save that the foul odor must pro-
coed from sewer near by, WI Mich has an open
ing on Bridge street. That portion of Water
street where guano is deposited and other pIa-
ces where there seems to be quantity OF
musty wheat in the Easements of ware houses,
is rite with the most offensive odors. The
nuisance should be looked after.
WHEAT.-The coal boat I" Andy johnson,
No, 9" is at Welche's mills with 200 bushels
OF wheat.
Az OIn F1prwAN- Janoh Trtrlar fror,
Philadelphia, the oldest fireman in the United
States, is expected to visit our fire company.
and witness a trial OF the fine new steamer
Henry Addison, this afternoon. A committee
was appointed to receive him at - O'Clock to-
day, at the Seventh street wharf but he did
not arrive. Preparations are being made for a
banquet this evening II he comes.
THE AL. DAZER.-A yacht from Philadel-
phia, bearing the above name, and originally
owned by VIM. Nc Donald, Of Baltimore, and
now the property OF VIM. Stewart OF Wash
inl ton, las arrived here. she was built at q
cost of ST 200, and is entered for the regatta
morrow.
Mr. SHINE-0Hr esteemed fellow citizen,
Mr.. Riley A. Shinp, who fell through q
trar-door in his barn, some time since, thereby
straining his arm, is again about town. His
arm Is much better. though he is stil unable
to use it without pain.
POLICE MATrBRs.-Tnere were seve arrests
made by the police yesterday; the fines Of
which amounted to So So.
DIsoRDERLY.-A school master named
Michael O'keiff was yesterday arrested by
Off Ger warwick, for being drunk aud disor.
Derby, and was arraigned before Justice
Buckley. who fined HIM the sum Of $3.50.
THREATS OF VIoLENoE-A colored girl
named Mary Smith was yesterday charged by
Mary Collins, before Justice Buckley, with
having made threats of personal viole nee
towards her, when the justice required the
accused to give security to keep the peace.
Mary Smith then preferred the same charge
against Mary Collins, when she. too, was
required to give security TO keep the peace, and
the two were dismissed from custody. 1t
seems that the case originated IN q difficulty
about cat.
TIE SANITARY WoRK.-Uaptain O'Neal and
Sanitary officer Sebastian expected to get
through with the work OF disinfectlRg the un.
healthy portions Of Georgetown Today, when
the citizens Of the town may well be than kfui.
The RAIN.-The rain of yesterday evening
had the effect OF raising the water in The river,
water thereof exceedingly muddy.
MERCHANTS ExCHAHGE.-OfsrIugs - 5,525
bushels Of wheat, 1850 bushels of corn, ana 20
wheat at 1929, 325 bushels at 42.2s, 81 bushe Is
OF rye at $l.25, and 400 bushels OF yellow
corn at $l.U.
THE STATION HoUsB.-Mr. Cluss, archi-
lecture, OF Washington, was this morning sur.
yeyng the station house with a view of sub.
mitting plan of i'm pro vement to the Mayor.
The old building is In a miserable condition.,
and it is obvious that if the town is in need of
anything 1t is a new station house.
TIE PoRr.-The steamer New Y ork, Mar
shall captain, has departed with heavy cargo