Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-19

THE TEMPERANCE OAvss.--A ep'rited meet
ing WA held last evenine a. the new Market
Society. wm. IT. Craig, President. presiding
Interesting speeches were made by mr..
Hudson and Mr.. Craig, after which ten fndi-
xiduais stepped forward aud signed the pledge.
The following were elected as permanent on
Gers: President VIM II. Craig; Vice President,
John Thorn; Secretary, III. G. Divine; Finan :
cfat Secretary, II. Hudson; and Treasurer,
james Hunter. An executive committee was
elected OF which Capt Shanke Is chairman.
ALEXANDER AQUKpUCr.-The agent of the
American Telegraph Company here has been
notified by the lessees OF the Alexandra Gan al,
mat he must remove the telegraph wires cross
ing the Aqueduct as that structure 10 soon TO
be demolished, preparatory to its permanent
reconstruction.
APPOINTED. = DIR. f. O'Donnoghue, well
known to the citizens Of the town, has lately
been appointed Surgeon in the United States
Army, and intends leaving for his post at New
Orleans In October next.
THR POLICE BUsIEEss.-Eive arrests were
made by the police yesterday, the fines of
which amounted to 90; fines were imposed in
two cases. the other two were dismissed.
BsATMKN IN TROUBLE-A bostman named
Samuel Swain was arrested by officer War
wick for disorderly conduct, and taken before
Justice Buckley. on Sunday afternoon. when
he was dismissed upon paying fine OF $3.50.
DIsoRDEREY.-A colored servant girl named
Mary Barber was yesterday arrested by officer
Noble for being disorderly, and taken before
JUSTICE BQCkoy, VINO 6iSm1SSeO 0er, After
requiring her to pay fine of $3.50.
RoBBERY.-On Saturday evening, man by
the name OF Thomas Fulton was robbed OF a
valuable coat and other wearing apparel from
his boarding house on High street. He pro-
ceeded to the magistrates Office and got out q
warrant tor the arrest of man named Mar.
tin Hart, who was arrested by Officer Harry
and taken before Justice Buckley, when 1t was
found that the man suspicioned OF the larceny
OF the clothing was smother Hart and not
Martin.
SUSPICION OF STEALING A HoRsB.-Oficer
Martin yesterday arrested a man named John
horse He was brought out before Justice
Buckley, but there appearing to be but little or
no evidence against him, he was dismissed.
THE HOG LAw.-An ordinance having
passed the Board Of Alderman and Common
Councils prohibiting the running at large OF
all swine, within the limits OF the Corporation,
after the first OF September, hand bills have
been got out announcing the passage OF the ordl-
up. Owners of swine are allowed to confine
the same in pens or styes, but II complained Of
by any person residing within one hundred
yards OF such pen or stye, the same must be
such complainant.
SHIPMENTS OF CoAL.-From Rays Docks
to-day, 1918 tons.
THE BRIDGE.sT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
The doors of this church were yesterday
thrown open to the congregation for worship,
the church having been closed for several
weeks while the repairs and work OF painting
was going on. In the absence of Rev. A. A. Z.
Taylor, pastor of the church, the Rev. p. d.
Gurley, of the New York avenue Presby terrain
Church, preached a very able sermon, which
was liz tened to by a large. attentive aud appre-
ciaive audience. The PASTOR of the church is
expected to return to his congregation In time
to conduct the services OF next Sabbath. Two
thousand dollars has been expended in repair
ing and painting the church.
SANITARY WoRK.-Capt. O'Neal, OF the
rsc f0Sv @owv 1N@tx
ing around for houses that need whitewash-
ing. Now that the workmen under he charge
OF the Captain. have, in conjunction WI tina
Sanitary Off GERS, gave Washington a thorough
cleaning out, whitewashing the vacant houses,
fences, DC, they intend to extend their WORK
through Georgetown and place it in as good
sanitary condition as they have Washington
thus improving as well as guarding against
the i'll health Of the town.
THE CAHAL.-A telegraph dispatch has been
received TO the effect that the brake in the canal
ON the mile level, about 26 miles this side of
Cumberland, which was the effect Of the late
storm on the 1ith instant, is 81 feet wide and
40 feet deep, and that 1t will take from 10 to II
DAYS to repair the damages done Twenty
boats have arrived since our last report, bring
ing coal to the different companies. Twenty
five boats have gone out, the most of Them
empty. The break upon the canal will greatly
retard the arrival OF boats from the mines with
coal. Jams on the canal are quite frequent
MERCHANTS ExCHANGB-Not much bust
ness was transacted this morning, but quite
heavy change in the wheat market has taken
place. 1890 bushels of red wheat, and 2S5
bushels OF wheat not designated, were offered.
LOO bushels of wheat sold for SAILS.
BRIDGR.-The bridge across the canal at the
collectors office, which was spoken OF IN the
STAR OF last week as being unsafe, is to be
propped up again, but will soon be in the con-
dition it now is, unless made more secure than
when last repaired.
WHEAT.-Sixteen hundred bushels of wheat
was received at Mr.. Shoemaker's mills to day.
A quantity of wheat came in by way OF the
canal not there sold. The demands Of the
millers for wheat on Saturday were 80 great
that the price speedily ran up to S2.36 and
1887 To-day there is q marked decline In the
price. wheat having sold on Change at 50 Is.
GEORGETOWN ADVER'MTS.