Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-10-10

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s1l5as1.35; Corn. by ear, s6.5bas7 per bbl:
| Corn Meal, S1.20aS125 per bushel; Oats, Doc a
81 per bushel; Hay, 75c,as1-25 per cwi.; Straw,
Fish, dc.-Hanbut, zoe. per ID; Rock, 4OasOc
per bunch Perch, 40a50c. per bunch. Sheep
head. 75e; l.sO each; Cat Fish. Csc. per bunch;
s.ers, l2e. per ib.; Grabs, !0c. per dozen;
Salmon, 7se, per To-; Sea Bass, iso per lb.:
| Sturgeon, 10c. per lb.; Turtles, 25a50c. each;
| bunch.
| MYSTERIOUS SUICIDE.-This morning, about
| half-past six O'Clock, a mysterious incident
occurred at the south draw Of the Long Bridge,
| which involved the loss of human life. A few
hrausS n,,er sne passage pas OF the regular
apparently about twenty three years Of age,
appeared at the north (Washington) end of the
railroad section Of the bridge and taking the
foot path running parallel with the track, pro.
ceeted to pass over to the Virginia shore. AR.
irving at the north draw he was spoken to by
me keeper. who admonished him to take the
regular public bridge, as it was against the
rules to use that thoroughfare unless on bust.
ness exclusively connected with the road. The
MAJ man replied ,n ~ know my own business best"
along till reaching the south draw, when he
descended few steps down the stair way lead.
ING Wg 70 .ns rlver and, with hands nplifted to
the Potomac, and was drowned without ever
rising to the surface again. The circumstance
was witnessed by Mr.. Charles w. Selby,
draw tender, but as the draw was up 81
the time, and he vas on the opposite side it
was out OF his power TO prevent the plunge
made by the mysterious stranger. Efforts were
made by Mr.. Selby and his assistant, Mr.. Scott,
TO go TO the unfortunate mans assistance; bat
the foot boat belonging to the company was
found to be full Of water, which prevented
them from rescuing him, had it been possible
otherwise to have done SO. The young man,
whose fate was Of such a sad character, was of
very genteel appearance, about five feet eight
h and
light pants, black hat and wore a dark nous.
tache. He was an entire stranger to the keepers
OF the bridge, nor has any clue yet been ascer-
10 recover his body, but up to the latest in.
formation there had been no success.
THR POTOMAC FRoNT.-The fair winds
and favorable tides OF the past few DAYS seems
to have been awaited Of by vessels bound
thither, till most of them ad jacsnt hereto have
already arrived. This morning the report is
Arrow, Capt. Stackpoie, in addition to her
usual trip to Mount Vernon, inaugurated for
the first time her engagement trips as the
government mail carrier TO MsrshalI's Land.
cdrter's Wharf-Arrived-Sch Father and
Son, Stewart, from the Philadelphia, with 1914
Sailsd-Schrs. Manson. While, for Baltimore,
light; Emma, Gallop, for Elizabeth river, West
Brhnehs with manure TO H. kim; Father Ssn,
Stewart, for Baltimore, light. Mem-I.eft
philadelphia on the 9th inst, schr. Eoanoke
Barrett, with $50 tons Of coal for George Bogus
to discharge at Carriers wharf.
Fuys Wldf.-Arrived-Schr. Isaac Van
Zant, Pitts, with lumber for ~ b Fugitt.
Snled-Schr. Mechanic, Smart, fol Machodoc,
light.
Berry's 1arf.-Arrived-Steaner Express.
NicklC, from Baltimore, with passengers, mer-
chandIse and 1900 bags of sumac for a mer-
chant of Georgetown. Sailed-Steamer Ex-
press, Nickel, with passengers, and merchan-
disc tor the river landings.
RiLegs VIdrf-Arriyed- Schrs Packet
Frost, from Cone river; Benz. Franklin,
Thomas, from St Mary's river. and sloop
ginia, Gregg, from Aqua Greek, with wood
Tor market. Sailed-Schr. Mary Jane, Fox
well, for Havre-de- Grace, light.
CLARK 6 Co.'S. Wkarf.-Arrived-Schr. S. A.
Cummings, Whirtose, from philadelphia
with 100 tons OF coal for I +. Clark & Co.
CHARGED WITH HORSE STEALING.-This
morning Thomas Gates, white man, was ar
rested by officer j. ]. German, Of thu Sixth
precinct charged with aving a horse in his
possession which had been stolen about six
weeks since from Mr.. David Murphy. OF this
city. The horse was recognized by Mr. Cor
man, from description given at the time of
his disappearance, attached TO a wagon stand
ing In the street opposite the station house,
when inquiry Of the owner was made and Mr..
Gates responding, he was arrested. Subse.
quently the accused was arraigned before JUS
uce Clarke TO answer the charge Of theft, out
owing 70 the absence Of an important witness
for the defence. only partial hearing was had,
and Mr.. Gates was admitted to bail for a fur.
ther Investigation on Monday next. The pris.
oner alleges that he purchased the animal found
in his possession FROM coiored man some
time since.
At later hour colored man, named George
Jackson, was arrested as the real thief and,
after hearing of the evidence against him,
he was then committed TO jail for his
appearance before court to answer trial tor the
offense. Mr.. Gates was accordingly dis
charged. g.t isl.
ored market man from Montgomery county,
Nd, was arrested this morning in the Center
Market for having In his possession q horse
afflicted with the giapders. The accused was
carried before Justice Clark for a hearing,
when he put in a plea of ignorance that the
horse was SO diseased; but his story was not
Gus consequences which were likely to ensue
to other animals from the horse being permit
ted 70 60 at large, and he was therefore re-
CURED to pay fine Of sS; besides an order was
issued tor the immediate execution Of the IN
fortunate animal
BIDS OPENED.-To.day,C Commissioner Crane,
Of the Fourth Ward, opened in the Mayors Of.
nee, bids for grading and gravellng Sd street
west from street to New York avenue. For
some reason-probably on account Ct the bid
des being required to give guarantee for the
work-there were but few bids in, compared
with the number for preceding improvements.
| yard, and crawling per square yard:-Duffsy
Il Sherrell, Is cents grading, IS graveling. en-.
bankment 20-no guarantee; Henry Finley, S
cents grading, IA gravelmg; Andrew Gleason,
~ 12k; ID Roach, II, l.; p. FarQuhar, 49, 49,
The contract was awarded to Andre W Gleason
REvIKw.-In the item in relation to the grade
OF street, in which the railroad runs. pub
/ lished yesterday, the name Of Thomas joyce
i appeared the contractor, when 1t should
i have been stated that Stephen Tally has the
work, and has executed the bond for its com.
l pletion. A" ~
AHofHn BRIAoH or PRoxIsK.-Yesterday
| in the Circuit court, JudgeFisher, a judgement
| by default was entered on motion OF Mr.. T.
Wilson, in the case OF Mary Rivers agt. Benz.
| Means, for breach Of promise Of marriage, tor
which S1,0O0 damage is claimed.
THE ORDER OF DRUIDs.- On Tuesday night
next Magnolia Grove, No. 2, or the Order of
| Druids, will Be instituted at the Druid's Hall,
ON ID street. on which occasion tbs Grand
Grove of Maryland, with q number Of men,
bers OF the Order from Baltimore. are expected
TO De present
TIE II. AND U. r. r. AND THE lMPRovRxRSr
OF SrRDtr.-Nayer Bowen to-day addressed
letter TO the President OF the B. ana o. r.. r..
giving notice that on the 10Th inst. the work o.
grading i street east Of North Capitol street,
HCAEEr sss SHoorIse. --On Wednesday sishf,