Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-09-29
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Theft.-On Monday morning, two black boys
went into the store OF Jew, on Pennsylvania
avenue, for the purpose of purchasing clothes
One of them having fitted himself with coat
presented FIVE dollar bill, out Of which he de-
sired the merchant to deduct the cost OF the gar
ment. Being suspicious OF the note, the seher
stepped out to ascertain whether II was genuine
issue, and learned that il was counterfeit. Dur
ing his absence, pocket-book, lying on the desk
was relieved of eight dollars and fifty cents OF It's
contents; fact that was discovered soon after
The negroes had left the store. They were ar
rested on Tuesday night, and examined before
Justice Clark yesterday morning. One OF them
had confessed the larceny and that he had divided
the booty with his companion, who, according TO
a witness, had slived high" on "oysters, cakes,
and different things" while the money lasted. The
principal in this theying transaction was sent TO
Jail 10 await trial, in default of bail
More Frightened than Hurt.-Several nights
ago, as we learn, household in this city was
thrown into an intense state Of alarm by trivial
cause. II appears that lady and her daughter,
having started without light, from lower par
lor for their sleeping chambers encountered some
thing in the passage, which they conceived to be
a human form--a robber! Without stopping for
a second TO satisfy themselves whether or not
their apprehensions were well founded they de-
scended the steps almost with the celebrity of
thought, screaming for assistance during their
fight. The members of the family rushed up,
from below, to the main passage, 10 render such
assistance or protection as the case might demand
None, however, was necessary, as it Just then
occurred TO the matron that during the day the
servant had taken down bedstead but had neg
lected 10 remove the posts from the passage COM
municating with the chambers. A hand had been
placed upon one of these inanimate uprights, and
fear transformed il into breathing and dangerous
substance, And hence the alarm.
Austin Robinson, connected with Quick and
Company's circus establishment, charged with
killing the boy John WEIGH, recently in Alexan-
dria, Virginia, was discharged by the Justices
court in that city, on Tuesday afternoon, the COM
monweah having failed TO make out probable
cause" against the accused.
Alpine Rambles.--Mr John E. Owens, the
popular comedian, is, learn, exhibiting his
splendid panorama andlecturng on Alpine scenes
with great success in the northern cities. In the
absence of amusements in Washington, we have
no doubt that our citizens, during this dull recess
Of Congress, would literally patronize him.
The Lost FOund.--We mentioned yesterday
that Ned Tyler colored man, had been missing
since Saturday night, at which time he left the
Navy Yard where he had been at work. and came
UP into the city Since our announcement his
body has been found in the Washington city canal
The verdict of the coroner's jury was death by
drowning"
Burglary.-Oflate, number OF grocery stores,
in various parts Of the city, have been entered by
burglars; bars and bolts afording protection 10
the merchants The villains, having thus far es
capped detection, became more and more daring
in their exploits. On Sunday night last, the
grocery of Mr.. Joyce, on the corner Of and
Thirteenth streets, was invaded; and, as in the
former similar cases elsewhere, the money
drawer robbed ofits contents-but small amount
The rogues disappointed in this description Of
plumber, seized on various receipts and bills and
consumed them by fire in the cellar II will be
recolected that these rogues, or another set of
them, vainly attempted, on Saturday morning
early, 10 deaagrate the grocery store Of the
Messrs. Bacon.
The Fear Of Punishment.-On Tuesday
night, about twelve o'clock, two boys--one aged
ten and the other eight years-were discovered
by member Of the Auxiliary Guard asleep under
store box on Pennsylvania avenue. They were
conveyed TO the Central Watch-house, and kept
there Until late yesterday morning, when they
were restored to their parents. They said they
had played truant from school, and that, for fear
Of whipping by paternal hands, they took their
lodgings under the store box, in preference 10
meeting their indignant fathers.
Railroad Convention.-We learn that Carusi's
Saloon has been engaged free Of cost for the
meeting Of the presidents Of the railroad compa
MES in the United States, TO convene in this
city during the ensuing month.
The Subscription Concert, for the benefit OF
the Misses Collins, is to take place at Carusi's
Saloon tomorrow evening. Those young and
talented ladies', according TO present appearances,
will be handsomely patronzed
The Sons Of Temperance contemplate cele.
bratng the anniversary Of their order this eve
ming, by addresses from the Rev. DR.. Peck and
Captain Gutter, in the saloon OF the Tempe
rance Hall
Aurora Borealis.-On Tuesday night the
northern lights attracted much notice, aaording
pleasing contrast TO the southern portions of the
heavens. The tremulous steamers, or merry
dancers" extended far up towards the zenith.
Annual Police Report.-We are indebted TO
the kindness of Capt Steele for the following Re-