Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-11-26
gotaI ann psrsonal.


Pennsylvania Avenue--the word-renowned
avenue-which Charles Dickens described as or
namented with few struggling shanties and an
engine has become an extended scene OF
gayety Hundreds, perhaps thousands. of stran-
gers have recently poured into the capitol on bust
ness or pleasure; and cheeriulness seems TO be
the order of the day As visters continue TO come,
the greeting Of friends, for season separated, IN
creases a natural consequences There was, IN
deed, much Misunderstanding on the public thorough
fare yesterday, everywhere, and much mutual IN
qury as TO the past and present condition Of bodi-
" health. Such graceful recogntions by ladies',
and such bowling and lifting of hats by gentlemen,
we never before witnessed with more pleasure.
there is something Of interest TO be found or ex-
pected in those neighborhoods.
The merchants along the line of our much priced
and beautiful avenue, now parade their goods TO
a tempting advantage; displaying more taste than
heretofore in the arrangement Of their wares; and
their stores are better looking than ever both out
side and within; in not few instances after
northern patterns.
II is fact, which is not generally known in
Washington, that handsome door arrangements
and stylish show-wndows induce more rapid
sales than the pristine domestcity of generation
less progressive" than the present.
But gay as Pennsylvania avenue now is, it will
be more cheerful hereafter; when Congress shall
be in session and the number Of sojourners in the
midst of us augmented
Thanksgiving Day was observed as general
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ance, and the churches open for all whose hearts
directed them thther to engage in public worship.
So far as we could learn, there were no occur-
rences in the city openly violatve Of the decorum
which should ever distinguish such occasions.
number of persons went out Of town for the
purpose Of lessening the amount of game TO be
found at this season, in the neghboring States Of
Maryland and Virginia while other parties made
around1rip"t 10 Baltimore, or visited Mount Yer
non and the White House. II was day on which
every one consulted his own fancy, as to its mode
Of celebration. II is almost needless to say that
omnibus riding was among the minor amusements,
and that the Juveniles, as usual, burnt many
packs of Chinese crackers.
We must not omit the fact that upwards Of two
thousand persons attended the races over the Col
ambia course, to witness the equestrian per-
formances.
AT night, the theatres and the Odd Fellows
Hall were crowded with delighted audiences.
Columbia Course.--The race Of two miles
and repeat took place over the Columbia course.
on Thursday, between Handy Andy, Katy Oar
ling, and Pauline. The purse, $500. The gray
mare X atty, was the favorile, and odds were bet
on her. The first heat was very exciting and
beautiful one, and was won by the gray mare in
minutes and 81 seconds.
Great complaint was made of foul driving by
her rider, but the judges gave her the heat which
terminated the race, as Mr.. Green, the owner Of
Pauline, withdrew her.
Handy Andy ran beautifully the first mile, but
was distanced
owner Of q Certo" was not on the ground with
his mare. uE
There were about two thousand persons present
TO witness the sport
Free Concerts.-The public is favored six
evenings in the week with music from an instru-
mental band, which occupies the balcony Of Iron
Hail. and plays 10 let the people know that Rsleys
Variete presents greater attractions within The
most popular airs are performed, inducing pedes-
TRANS TO pause and listen 10 the gratuitously dis
pensed melody.
C. 9. Whittlesey has opened new paint, oil,
and lamp store, the east side of Seventh street,
between Louisiana avenue and D street. His es-
Establishment is well supplied with all the various
portable illuminating agencies, including the latest
improvements; and his stock generally is Of the
best quality.
Thomas McHenry was on Thursday held 10
bail by Captain Birch, for his appearance at the
next term of the criminal court. He is charged
with assault and battery, with intent TO kill John
Duggan, having seriously wounded him, it is sup
posed with two large stones and an iron weight
POcket-picking.-A county constable, while
enjoying himself at the races, on thanksgiving
day, had his pocket picked Of sixty dollars.
Risley's Variete continues to attract large a,l-
diences The theatrical performances, SO far as
we can Judge, are highly acceptable to the public.
DORA COAL AND IRON MINING AND
Manufacturing Company. Capital, One
Million Dollars. Shares, $40 each, paya-