Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-09-16
THE EVENING STAR.
Letter from Down River.

FRIDAY..............s SEPTEMBER nc. 1881.
Letter from Down River.
THE SEASON AT ST. GEORGES IsI.AND-How THE
GUESTS ENJOY THEMsELvEs-sAILING, FISH
ING, &c.
Correspondence Of THE EVENING STAR.
ST. GEORGES ISLAND, MD. Sept. 4, 1881.
This cosy little Isle, located between the broad
Potomac and st. Georges river. near the mouth
of st. Mary's, appears o speck amidst numerous
waters. The white sails dotting their surface
here and there, the cool invigorating breeze
which caps the waves with white. giving music
of rolling waters and beauty for the artists eye
greet the visitor and charm the city den-
zen. who, fleeing from heat. dust and noise,
seeks rest In this quiet retreat The Pacific
Hofei. broad, homelike and airy. is fianked on
one side by store, above il gentlemen re-
ception room, on the other by the cottage"
where guests seeking quiet usually rest. Two
summer houses, two large porches a swing a
ten pin alley near the grove of tall pines. con-
stituIe the outdoor resting places and land
sports. The water is the attraction, and
FISHING II THE RAGE
r1shlng parties leave the hotel at am Par
ties return at am. A party Of three persons.
absent two or three hours brought back sixty
three nice fish, some of which were eaten by en-
icures, who pronounced them the best front
they ever tasted. The sailing parties are ont
three times day; the pleasantest is usually lust
after tea-often to st. Mary's and return or
Marshalis." The management of this resort is
by the Adams Bros. who pursue the even tenor
OF their way most philosophicaily and steadily.
undisturbed by head winds, squalls, calms or
what not OF the mixed community that fill to
OverfOwing their establishment.
On the opposite side of the island stands the
homestead. occupied by Father and Mother
Adams. Those not satisfied with baths I'm the
boxes at the hotel resort thither to swim in the
Potomac. Bath hour is treat indeed We
visit before and after bath. and have the privi-
ieSe OF pluckng fruit from the vine andtrees. and
are treated to melon each day on the broad. old
fashioned kitchen table. Beside numerous small
craft rocking to and fro at the side of the wharf
fronting the hotel, with greater width and taller
mast. floats THE Flying Cloud" At ~ m. each
night it Is anchored at Piney Point and receives
from the steamers passengers for the Island
Thirty minutes sail brings them safely to the
Potomac Hotel" Often guests leave at nine
with this boat, spend the remaining hours at
Piney Point and return with the passengers
On Saturday 9th, visit was made to Point
Lookout. A larger sail boat "a Bug eyen was
procured and with bathing clothes generous
lunch, abundant quantities Of fruit. colored
musicians, violin and banjo, the party set forth
at ~ a. m. good breeze waited US, while
song alter song fOated over the high waves
which merrily sped us on. Soon we came near
similar craft, on the mast of which, near the
top stood man. Seaman's salutations were ex-
changed. Soon race was spoken of and the
extra sails were brought into reuuisition to
excel US. Alter a sail OF an hour our COMPETE
tors turned their course. leaving us the victors
Landing at Point Lookout we fastened to
the bath houses and one by one plunged into
the surI-to some of the party the first surf
batn. 10 comprehend the enjoyment of it ex-
perlence Is necessary. Remaining In the bay
as long as We dared there was hot haste i'm
dressing and to the boat for lunch. sating thirst
with the sweetest, the coolest of watermeons.
A favorable breeze landed us home again. at
five, and with early supper and early hours
slumber found us.
Rev. O. P. McMans, of New Mexico, arrived
Thursday evening. Of pOetical Temperament
and cheerful disposition, raised among the
broad praires of the west, but for the first time
on sail, he, perhaps, more that any one
present, drank in the scene to Overlooking of
imagination, and, it is to be hoped, may pen
picture it.
half-mile from the hotel stands a little
frame church. Benjamin Adams. Sabbath af-
ternOOn drove the minister and some other
quests to church. The regular minister. who
reaches the circuit semi-monthy. was absent,
and the people invited 1.-The stranger to preach
He took for his text Job 81. Sv.: But there is a
spirit in man, and the inspiration of the
Almighty giveth him understanding" Darwin
ianism. philosophical deductions, ETC.. etc.
were ably handled and their sophistry exposed.
and then followed the eloquent and powerful
description of 1.-THE inspiration Of the Almighty"
upon the soul of man! The sermon, though
delivered in this quiet little church, to a plain
unpretentious audience, would have graced the
pulpits OF any Washington church or Brooklyn
tabernacle.
The hour for departure arrives. On the wharf
gather the remaining guests to watt songs and
g0Od-byes over the waters through which the
gallant Flying Cloud" speeds to '.The Point"
In the summer house resort the servants with
their leader, "Nee-lie" with violin, pl ayng and
singing mournfully and pathetically for the re-
turing guests. Home, Sweet Home" With this
refrain dying away in the distance, we lose sight
OF st. Georges and view the lighthouse over the
water, leaving behind pleasant friends and sweet
memories while looking forward to home again.
And this pleasure while our President lay so
ill9 Yes. Some OF the guests-the minister
above named-and the writer certainly were
among those who do not believe whisky saves,
but that ''the prayer Of faith shall save the sick,
and the Lord shall raise him up" MEM.
CATHOLIC PRIESTS CITED FOR CoNrEMpr.-A
difficulty has arisen between the Rev. William
.O'Byne, president, and other officers of Mount
st. Mary's College, at Emmttsburg Md, and
Captain James McSherry. of Frederick, the re-
became president of the college he discovered, it
was stated, that it was insolyent, and petitioned
the court that a receiver be appointed. In re-
spouse to this petition, Judge Lynch appointed
Captain McSherry, who sold the unprOductive
live stock, reduced unnecessary expenses and
raised funds in various ways. meeting of the
alumni took place last commencement, and at
it sufficient funds were subscribed to relieve the
institution from temporary embarrassment.
Capt. McSherry, believing that he was not rec
ognized by the officers of Mount st. Mary's as
having authority in the premises. applied to
Judge Lynch to have his position defined and
thereupOn the judge ordered that the account
books should be delivered to the receiver, and
that Father Gambon, vice president, and others
should deliver possession of the premises occu-
pied by them. These orders the sheriff served
on Monday last. The orders were not obeyed.
Father GambOn was cited for contempt on Tues
day afternoon and fined. Father O'Byrne has
been ordered to appear before Judge Lynch to-
morrow, and show cause why the account books
were not delivered to Capt. EcSherry as di-
rected. The affair is attracting much attention
both at Emmittsburg and in Frederick.
THE BURNSIDE OBsRQUIEs.-Early yesterday
morning four companies of the Bristol (R -
veterans proceeded to EdgehiI farm, the sum-
mer residence Of Gen. Burnside, and escorted his
remains to st. Michael's church, Bristol, the
streets being thrOnged by reverent mourners
The services in the church were conducted by
Rev. DR.. Locke, after which the body was viewed