National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1878-03-19
gEORgE1OWS NEWS.
A CANAL STEAMER ABROAD.

The steamer Henry q. Wagner, Captain Thomas,
vilrleavc Norfolk this morning at nine o'clock, on
the arrival Of the Lady Of the Lake for tho North
Carolina coast to transport the bodies OF those lost
on the United steamship Huron, at Currithck
Beach. wrecked last November. The bodies swirl be
exhumed by the contractor under the supervision
Of Commander Green. Of the Norfolk navyyard.
The steamer will stop at Norfolk on her return 70
coal and receive provisions from thence she VIII
proceed to Annapolis, the final resting.placo Of the
ncr Is a Georgetown vessel owned by Mr.. y: Q.
Wagner, amer whom the boat Is namod. The Wag,
,er Is q Chesapeake aud Ohio Canal steamer, and
Is the first one OF the kind that ever made bay
trip. She is staunch aud well manned Che has
Wagners patent adjustable propeller for raising
keel. The speed Of the vessel Is about ten knots an
hour. Amer leaving Annapolis the Wagner will
proceed to Havrc do Grace and load coal for
Georgetown
THE TEMPERANCE REVIVAL.
The largest and most Interesting temperance
meeting ever held In Georgetown WINS the one held
last night, under the auspices Of the Dashaway
club at Forrest Hall The spacion; room was iilied
to its utmost capacity, and the audience included
q large number Of ladies.
The meeting was called to order by Mr. John
Berry president Of the Georgetown Dashaways.
Mr. John Il. Wheeler made an able temperance
| a,ldtcss He was followed by Bud" Egylcston,
Jerry Williams. and Joseph Williams.
! Mr.. Wheeler then Introduced Mr.. Charlie Nyc,
who was as usual happy in his effort. His re.
marks were filled with vii and hun,or, and no was
!
made All effective appeal to those present to come
| forward and sign the pledge
| During the signing OF the pledge the choir sang
several hymns.
| The Rev Richard Norris Of Dumbarton Street
Church, addressed the audience In an eloquent
1 manner.
Among those who slsucd the pledge were Two
police officers aud When they went forward they
werr the recipients Of fleming applause
! III all, nearly one hundred signed the pledge
| The dpxology was sung ut the close:
On the platform was the choir, with Mr. James s.
Hays as leader; NJ. Conner organist; Mr. Gibson,
cOrnet; and the Misses Weaver solo singers.
POUND PARTY FOR ThE rooR.
Tho pound party to he given at the seminary
Hotel on Thursday evening next III aid of the poor
orGcOrgctown VIII he one Of the most recherche en-.
prominent; in GEORGETOWN GnI Washington society
Will assist the committee OF ladies In charge OF the
affair at the reception. Each person Is expected to
bring the usual prcsent(n pound. The concert which
opens the evenings entertainment will be well
worth the visit aS tho best amateurs, under the d.
rcctiOn of Mr.. = q. Young will be IN attendance.
Music. vocal aud instrumental will be rendered.
This will he novel and ut the SAME time very hc-
crptabe innovation. but the lcnten season calls
, Tor mOru subduel order of exercises. The many
suffering poor of Georgetown appeal to the charity
OfnOt only that city but Washington. 1t may be
well to add that the last Of tho Washington and
Georgetown line does not leave for Washington Till
hafpast twelve o'clock q. IN.
CARROLL INSTITUTE RECEPTION.
One of the pleasantest celebrations of 81 Patrcks
Day was the reception rendered the Irish gentle.
y
Carroll Institute. Their cosy hall was illlcd to re-
plcton by an appreciativc aud Intelligent audi
, cncc. Amer an eloquent address by Rev. Fathci
| EcGnc Mr.. John Iwecflale read with thrilling
effect. 'shamus OIrien' aud Bells of ShandOn :
Mr.. Ralph Jefferson gave "A Legend OF St Patrick,
"Mr. Potts Story" and Jim Mr.. NJ J. Cron lin re
cited with much pAthos "Emmcts Defense befor,
Lord Norbury.". The musical part Of the pro
grummc was well sustained by Mcssrs James For
: sythe, Al Fennel, J. L. shOrb, J. NJ. NcAvoy, and
Q d. 4. Ryan. A most enjoyable evening was spent
and the guests departed to the sweet strains of thu
"Marchc aux Flnmbeau," excellently rendered b!
Mr.. shOrb On the Institute piano.
!. NEW STEAMER.
i The steamer Defiance, OF tho clyde line, com
. mnnded by Captain Ford, arrived at the wharf O
Il the Philadelphia steamship Company ycsterIa
n afternoon. This Is the trst trip the Defiance ha
made to Georgetown, and sho takes'the place
: the steamer X. Z. Bddle. She Is stnunch littl
ship, well manned. aud promises to do good seryic
a on the iiGe I'm which she is employed
e AGROUND.
e The schooner Betsey bradley. Bradley lade
u with hard cod for Dickson & King, grounded o
y the bars opposite tho cut" yesterday. At th
time the vessel grounded she was only DRAWN
eight feet Of water.
Enthusiastically john Gibson, Masingo Ne
York. with an assorted cargo, TO District me
chants.
GEORGETOWN PARAGRAPH
H. C. Alexander, Baltimore, Md; W. P. Conan
Philadelphia. Pa, and II. Brooke Virginia, are 81
journing at the West End Hotel.
70 The Georgetown amateur band were out last mig
serenading their lady friends, among whom wei
,e the Misses Ockershausens. on Bridge street.