Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-17

Hughes, OF the Fifth precinct, were called In 10
the Howard House, on the corner Of Penusyl.
vania ayen n, and Ninth street. where they
found an elderly man. Colonel Witrow suf-
eIlng from the effects of a heavy dose OF
iaudanum Doctors Free and Eeasbv we re
caiieo In, and hy the use Of a stomach pump
soon TeIlereG the sufferer Previous to their
arrival the officers kept him awake by walking
nm about and Keeping him in active motion
Inc Colonel had quite recovered this morning
ano was about. 1t is said that the act was
prompted by disquiet of mind tue Colonel
having some time since become enamored with
an actress at the Metropolitan Hall, who also
boarded at the Howard House. she of late
has shown regard for another man; and the
Colonel had an interview with her Yesterday
when she seemed to care nothing tor him,
whereupon be rushed out and purchased three
ounces OF laudanum at two drug stores on
pennsylvania avenue, all OF which he took a
few moments before ten o'clock. Mr. Witrow
rs an EN- ployee at the ColnmodoTe's office at
The Navy Yard, 1t is said.
CRETRR MARKET, 1o-DAY.-Beet. best cuts
per h., 25c. next, Csc; Salt Beef l5a20c; Dried
Beef, 25a3Oc. Veal, csc. Mutton, chops 2oc
Lamb, Doc; Lard lSc.; Pork, fresh, IL cts.
corned. 15e: Bacon hams, uncut, 22c.; sliced,
soc. breasts. lsc.: shoulders, 15c. Butter. 3Oa
Sc, Spring Chickens. SlaS6 per doz.; Chick.
ems, per pair, 81; Hosiins, Sl.l5 a piece;
Ducks, pair, 81; Eggs, doz, 2Gae5c,; Green Corn
25c per doZ.: Currents, i5c. quart; Tom atoes
25c. per half peck; Peaches, so cts. per peck:
Huckleberries. 10 cents per quart; New Honey,
81 cents per pound: Apples. new. per peck ,4Oa
ACC. Kaie. 1saaoc. Turn,ps, 3nc. pix. Peaches,
dried, per qrt, Is cts. Beans. butter, 20c:
white, l2al5c.; dried cherries. qt. SOC. Rad
Onions, 4c. bunch; Okra, 3Oc.; Parsnips. 2Oa25c
Peas, qt., l0c. Carrots. bunch, SC Rhubarb, &C.
tish-Rock, large, each, $3.50; small. bunch. 4Oe
Perch, 50 cents; Herring, per doz., l5a2O cents;
Shad, pair: so cents to 15: Haibut - cents ID.
Rye, per bus, 81 .50aS1 so Corn Meal. per bus ,
&1.2ua25 Shpstuf, Soc. Brownstuff. 75c mid
dng.sOc Shorts, 50a6Oc Corn, shelled, 90c ASH TO-
ear, bhl, S5.5OaS7 Oats. bu.. 90c. Hay,cwt, 1920
aSl rs. straw. SOa1.4O. Celery, per bunch. lUc
krout. per quart, Sc. Cabbage, per head, 1Oa15e
Hominy. quart, 10 cents. Lettuce, cents. Pc.
tatoes, aoc per peck; Lettuce, sc. head; Small
Duexs, 75c.asi. 80 cents. Bermuda potatoes,
PIX. S115. Asparagus, 10a20c. bunch. Pine
apples. l5a35c. each Geoseberries. qt., 1Oc;
Cymlines, per doz.. 4Oa5Oc.; Snap Beans. per
rants. per ot., l5c Mulberries, per qt., 1Uc.
Blackberries, cents. Plums, 90c. per peck
Cue umbers, per doz., 22c. Watermelons, 15a5Oc
each. Pears, 81 per peck. Green Pepper Pods
25c. Per ooz Beans. new, soc per peck. Ell.
derberries. sc. per qt.; Cantelopes, 1Ga3Oc each
Plumbs, 12c per OF. Sweet Potatoes, new, per
peck, CSC.
The RIVER FRONT, AUGUST 18th, 1867
The slush and mud pros need by the heavy
rains have materially disappeared. and as a
consequen there is much improvement in the
walk ways Transactions are brief
Carriers observation-disclosures William
Spear, Kirby, Elizabeth river with a cargo of
shore, light; VIM. b. McSnane, Christie,
Georgetown. 10 load with coal ~
Crouch ; NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Yankee
Doodle, Marlin jacksonville Fla lumber for
Foorler'S f.-Arrived-Schooner War.
Whoop,s-, wood for market. Sailed-Schr.
b Is. Price, Farmer, for Eastern Shore, light
The steamer Wawaset made her usual srip
this morning to Mount Vernon This afternoon
the Wawaset will. as advertised, make an ex.
cnrsion to Leonardstown, Nd. to return
Monoay morning.
THE BALTIMORE SCHURTzES.-There is much
anxious expectation and pleasarabie excite
mant IN Baltimore regarding the Baltimore
Scheutzen festival, which commences on Mon
DAY next and continues five days. 1t is the
determination OF the Association to render the
iesuyal TINS year the finest yet given in Ameri-
ca. IL Is stated IL that city that the President
mas expressed n determination to visit thief es-
tival, an that he will be escorted by the Wash.
inglon Schuezen, accompanied by the full
marine Band. Delegations from all the cities
IN the l MON are expected to be present ac.
companied by celebrated bands. It is cent?
dently asserted that there will be over q ono
persons IN the line OF the procession. One of
tne features OF the opening will be a grand
prize base ba III game, balloon ascensions. rope
walking. and other attractions will be offered
during the festival.
FIRST NATIONAL BUILDING ASSOCIATION
This association held its second annual meet
ing for the election OF officers, al Potomac
Hall, South Washington, last u lght. The report
OF the Secretary, q. r. Thompson, Esq shows
the association to be in a highly prosperous
condition; The present value per share Of
stock Is $50; and the average rate Of pre-
MUM AZ per cent. The premium limit IN this
association is 20 per cent. Following upon the
report OF the Secretary, the election or omcers
cent, Charles b, Church; Vice President.
Crosby Noyes: Secretary, G. r. Thompson.
treasurer; James Fraser. Directors-Lewn
Thomas r. C. GroERon, J: H. Heron, W. p.
hohun. w. L. Walker. J T.. THOMPSON VIM
j. Stephenson, H. A. Clark.
THE RKGATTA.-The interest continues to
increase as the day approaches for the yacht
race 10 take place Besides the novelty of the
AFFAIR, and the active competition on the part
OF the owners OF the boats which will be en-.
tered for the race, the prizes to be awarded are
pearances lively time NAV be expected rhe
following is list Of boats which have already
been entered Flying Cloud. Robert E. Lee
and George " Harrison. by Capt, Harrison;
Brunette Clnb Catherine Coombs, by Capt
Skinner; Augusta, by Capt Leopard: Minnie
Clark, by Capt. Lafferty: the Cottage by Major
Watt: Lady LYON. by Capt Davis: Annie Da.
Wis, by Capt. ID. Davis.
YOUNG BURsLAR.-The house of Mr.. H.
Sem ken. No 375 Thirdbetween D and streets,
which Is unoccupie.d, the family being In
Europe, was yesterday afternoon entered by
coiored boy by cutting through panel in the
door with a large knife and then pushing the
bolt Of tie door back. He secured a bundle Of
clothing and was about to leave the premises
with ", when colored man who saw him.
thinking something wTeng, hailed him. when
the ) Dung scoundrel dropped the bundle and
taking leg bail made good his escape This
was certainly bold act tor boy in day light
GOVERNMENT SuRvEYs.-The Government
has authorized the construction OF an accurate
chart OF the Potomac river from Glesboro at
the mouth of the Eastern Branch. to a point as
nigh up The river as navigation extends, and
engineers beloD epg to the United States coast
survey will soon commence the necessary sur.
Veys. II 10 also animated that after the above
surveys are completed they will ia he the topo.
graphical bearing OF Hunting Creek and Cam
zen Run and survey Fish Town and little Pc.
tersburg-AleIandria Journal
SALT WATER ExCURsIoN-The popular
East w ashinRton Association will give grand
excursion on Wednesday next to Piney Point
which Will afford a fine opportunity to yisit
that famous watering place and enjoying q salt
water bath. fine steamer has been engaged
as also SbToeder's Brass and String Band, and
every arrangement is made for pleasant time.
The boat leaves 7tL street wharf at O'Clock
and returning about midnight.
DIsoRDERLY IN CHURCH-Last night On1cer
Parker was called into the colsred church on
90 street, near Is. TO Queil disturbance And
srrestsd two OF the parties, Phetian Robinson
and Frank Crown Ii appears that the se msn,
with others, were noisy during service and
one OF the mem bers, John Garter. re demonstrated
win them, when they assaulted him. This