Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-30
latest SntsNiaenee.
From the baltimore Patriot.

Dec os The riot at Harboyfreek yesterday was
more serious than reported, ana causes great ex-
element here. II appees that several ohcers OF
the Central Railroad Company went up the line
10 Harbor Creek 10 suberintend the repairs of the
track injured by the mob on the previous even
ing. When they atved they were met by an
armed mob of GOO Of 700 men. Mr.. Coffin, con.
ductor on the Buffalo and Stale Line Road, was
attacked as soonas recognized, by party armed
with clubs, PIECES OF rails ana picks he drew
revolver a nd shipped two capsw effect, but
a third shot wounded one of the ringleaders of the
mob in the head The railroad men were then
ordered by q G. Dennis, the superintendent of
the line TO tetreat to the cars Some of them,
however, we're intercepted BY the rioters and
shamefuly maltreated; One, named Jones' was
nearly kilea and another knocked down and bad
ly beaten man was in the act OF striking
spade into the skull of Mr. Jores as he lay on the
ground when Conductor Hopper rushed forward,
and struck the assailant down With pick, wound
ing him severely in the necA The mob then
made an attack upon the cars with the intent of
obtaining possession Of Mr.. pennis whom they
swore they would hang on the irst telegraph pole.
Mr. Dennis wished 10 go out oI the cars, but his
friends restrained him, feeling certain that the
brutal threats Of the excited mob would be car
ried into effect.
The rioters then entered the cars and some of
them seized Mr.. Dennis WHEN Mr.. Kasson, who
was on board, rushed forward 10 the locomotive
and started 1.-THE mob jumptd OIL and the train
was not stopped until il reached The State OF
New York.
A passenger who espresso! his Indignation at
the infamous conduct ofthe rioters was knocked
down in Erie yesterday, and hlfofhis hair literally
torn from his head. The mdb at Harbor Creek
was swelled by rufiany mob from Erie.
The railroad company nov refuses 10 run be-
yond the State line, believing the lives OF their
employees in danger.
The excitement here is inense, and unless i'm
mediate steps are taken for the protection of the
public by the general government there is serious
danger of movement of the people of this part OF
the State, which may entail terrible disasters on
the whole country.
Important from Russia.-NEw YORK, Dec. 20.
Private advices received here fiom Russia, state
that the emperor will never submit to the dicta-
tons of England and France.
The weathiest merchants at Moscow offer the
government millions of rub.es If wanted, to pros
ecute the war. If affairs are not settled during
the winter Paskewitch, with an army OF 3OO,09O
men, is to advance on Constantinope. Extensive
preparations were making on the borders, and the
first hostile act would probably be 10 blockade the
Baltic.
Russia, or the emperor il was said, expected
that the American would be the only neutral flag
before the affair is brought TO final settlement
The Pacific Railroad.-NEw ORLEANS, Dec.
27-The house of representatives of Texas has
passed the Senate bill for constructing section of
the Pacific railroad through that State. The bill
appropriaies twenty sections Of land TO every
mile
The company agreeing 10 build the road, will be
required TO guarantee the performance the con-
tract, by deposting in the State treasury three
hundred thousand dollars.
Loss of the Winfield Scott.-NEw ORLEANS,
Dec. 2S.-The steamship Winfield Scott an ac-
count of the wreck of which | sent you yesterday.
struck on Anachu island at midnight on the I'd
inst. The passengers were very little alarmed and
all were safely removed, suffering but triiing
losses. Two steamers were Immediately dis
patched to her relief but she was fast going TO
pieces.
Great Fire In Montreal.-M Dec.
2G.--A fire broke out in Notre Dame street yester-
day morning, and destroyed the dry goods store OF
Mr.. Lewis, the fur establishment of Mr.. Solomons,
Mr.. Sharpley's store, and one other. An immense
amount of property was burnt. Mr.. Lewis was
insured for E15, 000 Mr. Sharpley for f5, 900. and
Mr.. Solomon for fi,500.
BALTIMORE ITEMS.
Professor Whitney's Lecture OH Elocu-
tiOn.-Our citizens 10 have an opportunity.
this evening, for an intellectual feast which is
rarely offered, and should not be lost by any one.
We published, on Saturday, the letter from many
of our most respectable citizens, who take delight
in the treasures that belong TO the mind, inviting
Professor Charles Whitney TO deliver lecture on
elocuton in this city, and his reply acceding TO
their request. This evening is the time fixed for
the lecture to take place, and it will be sure to be
attended by large audience. We refer TO the
programme, published in another column, which
tells what a choice selection OF pieces, from the
great poets and orators of the past and present
time, have been made. To see and hear him de-
n is IN mas an
ing with the great poets and orators; and such
pleasant and Intellectual party, let no one stay
away from, who has aught of taste for the grand
and the Observation-Disclosures,
Attempted Incendiarism and Burglary
About o'clock on Tuesday evening, the family
of r. r. Brooks, in Ross street, near Paca, while
sitting in a back room on the first floor, were
aroused by three successive discharges OF re-
volver in the chamber above them, which was inn
mediatey followed by noise from the window.
On repairing 10 the room, bureou was dscoy-
cred enveloped in flames, which threatened the
entire building, but the prompt application OF a
few buckets OF water stopped their progress. II
was then ascertained that Jewelry to the amount
Of $780, which had been carefully placed in one OF
the drawers, had been destroyed The explosion
of the revolver was undoubtedly caused by the
burning bureau, as Mr., b. had laid il upon the top
of il shortly before dark The escape of a child
who was sleeping in a bed which the balls struck
is almost miraculous. The fire was no doubt the
work of an incendiary, who was probably fright
ened off by the explosion OF theipistol--I6id
A Handsome Vessel.-On Monday last a
beautiful schooner left our harbpr, built by Messrs
Fardy d Aud for the United States government
and intended for the coast survey, Florida being
her first destination. This vessel Is a real Balti-
more clipper and is fine specimen Of Baltimore
built craft, carrying with her all the appointments
of a prime craft not inferior in every quality 10
the best constructed anywhere, whether in Pha-
dephia, New York. or elsewhere. She has poop
deck, extending to the niainmast, with cabin and
wardrooms to accommodate the officers, and with
accommodations for twelve men, OF the most ap
proved character. She is called the "loseph
Henry" after Professor Henry, of the Smithsonian
Institute at Washington and is under the charge
of Lieutenant Wainwright, assistant in the coast
survey-Bid.
TIFTs FOR THE NEW YEAR.-Taylor
NJ 81 Maury have just received several addi-
tons TO their stock of booss adapted for presents,
amongst which will be fond
Liner Fluriaram or RIVER Scenery i'm France;