Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-09-03
GEORGETOWN.
Affairs in Gesrsetswn.

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LIST OF LETTERS remaining IN the post Of
Zee, Georgetovn, ID. e., Sept Z. lstss
Lod,es Ls..-Burch Mrs Sallie; CLARK Mss
9osepnire A; Davis Amanda; Dellzsll Mrs
Laura '; Drury Mrs Juh; Hamilton Mrs
Snaheiai; Hackney Miss Martha; Lawson
MSS anna Minor Mrs Anna 5; Taylor Mrs
NINA Nina, Taylor Miss Mary Z; Tlliman. Mss
ID, ?; Wartest Mrs Margaret
otnokmea's Lia.-Anderson Joel H. Bell
IIssni Barker Julius A; Brown George; Brown
Christian; Cruit &c Son n; Cooper q; co IT. cav
ton Nickel. Dixon T ID; Drury Rob't Aiozion;
Tea y :; Fuglt B; Hand Leonard; Hill
I lay Nh n "a Hu M Wm He.rt Ro; Kraft Lewis;
Newbury Capt Il; Otey Eiw'd; ormsby
Orvin s; Packard Geo f; Ritter Jos; REYNOLDS
Michael, ); Rabbit Thom9s j. Reed Capt VIM;
Robertson J; Shafer Geo; Smith Jas N: Thou
rome Henry V: Weaver Chas II; Wood Nelson,
cold.
AN INGENIOUS PATENT.-In company with
several Of the leading citizens Of Georgetown,
We this morning witnessed the operation of a
force pump, patented and constructed by Mr.
VIM. T. DDvall at his foundry on the canal
bank, near Rock Greek. The pump is so con-
structed that 1t can be placed on any floating
craft, and not only will il draw up water, but
gather from the bed Of a river any hard sub
stance, such as rocks, &c. Mr.. ID. oontemplates
introducing has patent in the rivers OF Georges
the bees OF which may be supposed 10 contain
quarts or precious stones
CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO CANAL-Meehn1 Of
The Board II Directors.-A meeting of the Board
OF Directors Of the Chesapeake aud Ohio Canal
was held at their rooms in Washington to-day,
and this afternoon they visit Georgetown. with
view of inspecting this portion OF the canal
They will also examine the wasteways OF the
equeouct IN reference 70 the charge that they
are more or less the cause of low water in the
canal.
THE CANAL.-Boats are not arriving so rap
idly as was expected. IL is reported that on
hlent before last there was quite lam Of boats
az Harper's Ferry, which probably accounts
Tor the small number of arrivals. There H.
great complaint Of low water in the canal,
which seems unaCcountable il view ofthe re-
cent heavy rains. The arrivals of boats from
the LIST instant TO date number IL.
JUVENILE OFFENDER.-This morning a
small colored girl, named Lizzie Churehy, was
before Justice Backey on a charge OF larceny
She formerly lived with Ofilcer Green as a SER
want, but was discharge about two weeks
since, and last night, while Officer q. and his
wife were at the Schuetzen Park. Lizzie re-
turned 10 the house, and by climbing over a
oack shed got into room on the second story
ana stole so note. As soon as the note was
missed Officer G.. charged the girl with the
theft which she confessed, aud returned the
note. She also acknowledges having stolen a
gold ring from Mrs. McAllister, some time
since, which she also gave mp. Justice b.
committed her 10 Jail tor court.
A TAILOR IN CcURT.-John St. John, well
and fayorably known in this community, was
before Justice Buckley this morning, on COM
and fined $3.50. 1t appears John will get on a
spree occasionally, and being in that fix this
morning, was very Objectionable 10 the neigh
bors, who complained Of his conduct When
FIRST brought into court John was very NOISY
and boisterous, but under the salutary advice
OF Justice Buckley he soon sImmered down
paid his fine, and LETT with n firm resolve 10
ransgress no more.
RIVER FRoNr.-Entered-Stea Thos E.
Cahill, Maith, Baltimore boat Twilight Alex
andria, with barrels, and sloops Seaman and
Waymark, from Alexandria, with grain.
MERCHANTS EXCHANGE--Business this
morning was rather brisk. and good prices
Were readily obtained for prime wheat Offer
ings: $50 bushels of wheat and 200 bushels OF
oats. Sales: 275 bushels good red at Sa55:
1900 bushels red AT S2.56; Co. bushels prime
red al S2.6O.
POTOMAC DIVISION Sons OF TKMPBRANcE.-
A meeting OF this Division was held last nigh.
and after the transaction of the regula- order d
business the audience were entertained by Mr
j. T.. Cathell, who sung The OLD Sexton
and Miss julia Moore, who gave a beautiful
musical selection.
THE AQUEDUCT.-Thel leak in this structure
has not yet been repaired. About thirty work
men are now engaged preparing the abutments
for the new spans 10 BE- erected.
Rock CREEK.-This stream is somewha on
the rampage this morning in consequence o;
the late rains. At the basin locks of the canal
the water is completely Overlooking the locks
and stone atutments.