Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-11-18
GEORGETOWN.
NOdesty of the Fourth District Demo-
PrafS-

H. 7. BURROWS NOMINATED BY THE UNTERRI-
FLED.
meeting of the democrats of the fourth legIs-
latiye district-GeOrgetOwn east OF High street
was held last night at Market House Hall The
unterrited of water side commenced to assemble
at an early hour, and as the large room was cold
and dreary, they packed together in one corner
there being no fire in the stoves and discussed
the political situation, while another group
nearer the door seemed to be more exclusive, not
mixing with the plebeian first-comers. CAPTAIN
III. L. Burrows, who seemed to be the head tail
and body of the gathering, tried for a long time
to get some one to call the meeting to order, but
not succeeding, he boldly approached the stand
and took the lead, stating the object OF the meet
ing to be to make nomination of a straight
out, red-hot incorporating, dyed-n- the wool,
antl-loan democrat as their candidate for dele
gate. The first thing in order the election OF
presiding officer, and he called for nominations
Some one named Mr.. Dickson, who was elected
but declined in favor OF Mr. James Wheatley,
who was in turn elected, bat declined i'm favor
of Mr.. jackson, who promptly declined i'm favor
OF Mr. King, who also declined in favor of Mr.
Samuel Cooley, who, after waiting for the vote
to be put, declined in favor of Mr.. Frey Be
fore Mr.. Frey could follow his illuStrious prede-
cessors, Mr.. ii. Il. Burrows said there seemed To
be an unusual amount of modesty among the
Georgetown democrats, but it looked like a CON
certed plan to defeat the PURPOSES of the meet
ing. He assured them, however. that they could
not back him down; presiding officer they
must and should have, and he called upon
several present 10y name TO take the
stand, all OF them Offering some excuse
Finally Mr.. Z: Burrows was prevailed upon
to act as chairman; but the same trouble
was experienced in getting q secretary
some dozen or more declining. Mr.. Ii. Il. Bur-
rows stuck to his work, however, and a motion
was made that the chair appoint a secretary
He commenced to call them forward; but they
blushngly declined the honor until the name of
Mr.. {. A. Lucas was called, when he quietly
went forward and took his seat beside the chair
man. MIR. III. L. Burrows here defined his posi-
ton, and boldly defied the United States and
Territorial government. They of the fourth
district proposed to show the people of the Dis
trict OF Columbia that the democratic party Is
still alive.
VIM. II. Dunlop and II. T. Burrows were
named as candidates for the House of Delegates.
tellers were appointed, and fitty-one printed
tickets bearing the name of Ii. Il. Burrows were
received, against three for Mr.. Dunlop Mr.
Burrows was declared to he the nominee, and
coming forward, said he hoped he would not he
interrupted; If any one did not like the proceed
ings they could walk out. The weak kneed
democrats were, ii was said, going TO vote for a
quasi republican or quasi democrat in the fourth
district, he did not know which. This would be
An eternal disgrace TO the party. and the object
OF this meeting was TO see who is who. He closed
by advocating the Piedmont railroad scheme
but denounced the Board of Public Works and
the loan.
The FLOUR MARKET is very firm with no
change in family. Some brands Of extras have
advanced % cents per barrel
The BRIDGE over the canal on Market street
has been 1arricaded for several days past; but
the canal company purpose at an early day to
replace il with a substantial truss bridge like
that on Frederick street.
THE STRENGTHENING OF AQUEDUCT STREET
The Juryfor condemnation OF property ON Bridge
street will meet at the Custom House next Mon.
day evening. The four buildings on the south
side of Bridge street, just east of Greene are to
be condemned and torn down. i'll order that
Aqueduct street may be Strengthened.
MERCHANTS EXCHANGE.-The sales OF wheat
to-day were follows: 3I5 bushels at Sill
$50 at Sl.I5, $40 at Sl15 4, 200 at s16SI and 3,
at S1.I54. Wheat Is in active demand. Prices
show an advance over last sales. No choice
wheat in the market to-day, offerings being
from good to prime red. The only wheat re-
ceived too day was 800 bushels by j. G.. Waters
RECEIPTS OF CORN AND FLoUR-J g.
Waters is in receipt of 200 bushels of corn. JAa
bushels Of mil-feed and ~ barrels of flour; aud
w. n. Dougal of 355 barrels of fOur-all per
canal.
The PIEDMONT AND POTOMAC RAILROAD
bill Is the absorbing subject of conversation
among all classes in this city Just now. Public
sentiment is decidedly in favor of the PROPOSE
ton that the government OF the District of CO.
lumbia subscribe $500 900 towards the stock of
the road, and the prospect now is that the repub
licans and democrats will vote en- masse for the
subscription.
PROGREss OF THE New CAR TRACK.-Since
our last report the force engaged in LAYING the
new car tracks on Bridge street has been in
creased by one man, and during the week past
fully as much as ten feet of rail has been laid
Should the work progress at this rapid rate the
entire $50 yards will be completed by the 18th oil
March next.