Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-09-04
GEORGETOWN.
AffnlYs In GesPSetoWu.

GEORGEIOwN DENOCRATIC ASSOCIATION
ReOr aRisd'ion-Sreeoh If GeasrdI Caz>rO.-
lie hrOEs cold aassr on tic Flag Rdsssag AL
Foe Decsod.iOss IA the Dtstrtot-JGSi so pacA
Honey Wdsted.-The Democrats OF Georgetown
lied the cid Democratic Association under the
name OF the "Georgetown Democratic and
Conservative Association" The meeting was
called to order by Esau PIckrell, Mr.. J. j.
kane acting as secretary. On motion OF Nj
Joseph l.. Simms, Messrs. r. A. Sheckels, j.
Dent and w. A. King Were appointed COM
mi'tee to revise the constitution OF the old asso-
ciation for the benefit OF the proposed organiza-
tlon.
While the committee were absent, General
Hugh Cameron was called upon and addressed
the meeting. He was glad 10 meet the Demo
Gratis of Georgetown and 10 SEE that they were
so earnest in the cause. Our fathers IN The
revolution struggled Ia shake OF the British
yoke, while We OF to-day are similarly strug-
Cling 10 b. freed from the African yoke. The
speaker then drew forcible and eloquent
parallel between the issues fought for IA the
days OF 70 and those tor which the Demo-
crazy are now contending. III he could
proper name, he would cali them an infamous,
hypocritical, and JacooInIcal set. He had wit
messed a great many political gatherings IN The
District, such as nag raisings, pole dedicsiions,
&c. which would be \ credit 10 any STATE; but
be could not resist the conviction toat the
efforts of the Democracy in the District OF
Columbia could be more usefully directed. A
great deal of money had been spent in the Dis
trict in flags and poles, which amounted u
nothing; whereas that same money, ~ spent IN
the purchase of campaign documents for dis
tribution in the States, would be an inestimable
benefit to the prospects Of Seymour and Blair.
He himself was gagged in sending of docu-
ments, ard had during that day sent OF ten
thousand, and every mail Ilom the States
brought letters calling for more documents
He urged every one TO take this into consIdera-
ton, and direct the ir efforts towards procuring
a Democratic vote in the States. The Radicals
Were working that way, IS they knew ~ was
the most beneficial. The speaker thanked the
audience for their attention, and retired.
The Committee then reported a Constitu-
ton for the government OF the Association,
which was adopted. Ii is similar 10 those
governing similar political organizations. A
great many gentlemen then came forward and
signed the Constitution.
The election OF permanent officers was then
proceeded with, and resulted as follows Pres
ident, Joseph l.. SImms; Vice President j.
McHenry Holl'ngsworth; Corresponding Sac
rotary, X. A. Edmonstop; Treasurer, w. Al
bert King Executive Commit e, j. Goddard,
J. Dent, X. A. Sheckels, q. a. Sotheron, VIM
A. Hutchins, Thos. Probey, Sr., and A +. So
per.
The Chair was authorized TO appoint a COM
mittee consisting of one member from each pre-
cinct in the city 10 collect funds for campaign
purposes, after which the meeting adjodrned
till next Thursday evening.
SERIOUSLY ILL-Henry Addison, Esq,
Street Commissioner, and for many wears
Mayor OF Georgetown, lies IN a yeQ critical
condition, Al his residence. Mr.. A. hR been i'll
-.
which has now taken such a dangerous turn
that his life is despaired of, and his family
We're so informed last evening by his attending
physician, DR. Joshua Riley. The death OF
MIR. Add oE would be very much regretted in
this community, among whom be has held
places OF honor and trust for the last thirty
years. Mr.. A. is now over seventy years
OF sge.
OAK HILL CEMETERY.-The Board of Direc-
tors OF this Cemetery held a meeting last even
ing, 10 consider the bids made some weeks
since, for The construction OF a wall along
Rock Creek, III front OF the Cemetery No
definite action was taken, and the bids Were All
referred 10 Capt. Sanger, one of the members o.
the Board. Ii is not likely that any aasssn
VIII be taken AT present In the matter and il is
probable that the work, when commenced
will be done under the supervision of Mr.
Bluncon, Superintendent OF the Cemetery.
Political HoNoRs.-It will be noticed in the
proceedings OF the Democratic Association laS;
evening. reported above, that Colonel J. NJ
Henry HoIllngsworth, Tor several years past
collector of the Chesapeake and Ohio canal
mere, was elected Vice President Of that orgini-
Zation.
VISIT OF THE CANAL DIRgCToRs-The
Directors OF the Chesapeake and OHIO ClnaI
did visit Georgetown yesterday, as was ex-
pected, but will probably DO so to-day. The
object OF this visit Will BE- 10 inspect the Aque-
duct in view OF the fact that the escape of
water from the waste-ways OF that structure
causes low water IN the canal.
IMPRovRMEST.-Undert the supervision OF
Hi. Newman, market street II being graded
and graveleu between High and 9urth streets
GEORGETOWN PosT OFFICE NEW Ar
RANGEMENT.-A neat and substantial railing
has been built in the interior Of the post off -
near the southern end (by the postmaster, who
is always making some Improvement so that
hereafter, pc sons wishing 10 send of regis
tered or MOI ey letters can enter the south door
and transact their business without Interfering
with the regular business OF the ONCE.
RIVER FRoNT.-Entered-Sch r. Se-
core, John son, BALTIC. Entered and cleared
Steamer Express, Nickle. from and to BALTIC
Cleared-Steamers Z Z. Knight, Denly, ana
Empire, Price, n. Y.
TRINITY Churchill is stated that the pas
tor of Trinity Church, Rev. A. +. Ciampi, viii
soon leave here for another scene of duty. aud
will be succeeded by the Rev. Mr.. Cash, from
Baltimore.
BRIDGE STRRRT.-The western end of this
street is IN fearful condition, full OF holes and
ruts, and needs immediate repairs.
TIE CANAL.-Very few boats are arriving
and there are scarcely any boats at the wharyes
The arrivals during this month number 95
MERCHANTS EXCHASGE.-Very few trans
actions this morning. Oferings-2,1O bushels
red wheat and ,0OO bushels corn. Sales--5D
bushels red wheat, at s2.37k per bushel.