Washington sentinel., 1853-12-09
YotaI anO 9trsonal.


4 A Handsome Present.-Mr. John Farrell, OF
the firm of John Higgins & Co.. of New York,
has arrived in this city and is at the National ho-
tel. lie intends TO present to Mrs Pierce, the
wife the President of the United States, a beau
tifully embroidered cambric handkerchief of Irish
manufacture. A friend, TO whom It was shown
last night, says that the design consists of ship
in full sail, aags, and other emblems of our coun-
try's commerce. In each Of the corners is an ca
gle, holding in his talons the American shield sur
rounded by clusters of stars the whole bordered
by oak leaves and acorns.
The needle.work is represented TO be of the
highest order, and equals the finest French manu-
facture. The girls in the Irish schools taught
this description of industry, the products of which
are gathered and brought into market. Thus is art
made TO contribute 10 the Improvement of the So
cial and physical condition Of the maidens of Erin.
| The Missing F0und.--W stated, in our last pa
per, that when, on Wednesday, the jury in the
| of the United States Us. VIM. Meinking, returned
o the Criminal Court with their verdict, il was
discovered that the accused was among the miss
ing he having silly slipped away in the crowd un-
observed by court, officers, and spectators, and
made his escape. He was probably of the opin-
ion at that time that the jury had agreed upon
conviction. Yesterday morning, however, doubt
less comforting himself with the hope that the
finding might be for acquittal, he voluntarily and
unexpectedly re-appeared in the court room, when
the verdict of aguilty"-for receiving stolen
goods-was pronounced. Welearn thatthe judge
sentenced him to two years and haf7s imprison-
ment at labor" in the District penitentary.
Judge Crawford's Charge to the grand jury
delivered on Monday last, has been published,
and contains good and sound advice to the gen.
tlemen to whom it is addressed But, if our ears
did not deceive U.S. we think that, the occasion,
we heard his honor say something about certain
law of Maryland concerning free negroes and
mulattoes, and the act of Congress prohibiting the
circulation, as currency, of notes under the
denomination of five dollars. This part does not
appear in the printed charge. How il came to be
omitted, is none of our business. We merely de-
sire to supply the defect of publication and to
refresh the minds of the grand Jurors.
Risley's Variete.-Last night the Varete was
| filed with distinguished audience. To his ex-
cellent stock company, Mr.. Risey has added the
| attraction Of the admirable American danseuse,
Miss Gertrude Dawes This lady, several years
! since, when mere child, attracted much atten-
| ton at the Olympic in this city, by her grace and
| activity but those who knew her then can hardly
now recognize her in the elegant and accom-
plished danseuse Of the Varete. The bill for to-
mia prrica he a5y If Ne d,
sion a Medley Danee, Good for Nothing, and The
Ioodles.
National Theatre Mons. and Mad. Marzelti
take benefit at the National tonight. They
are great favorites with all who have been to
witness their performances in pantomimic act
ing They present an excellent BILL The bur-
lesque of The Coopers, (for the first timeD Jocko,
the Brasiliam Ape, Grand Divertisment, and
dancing by Madle Yrca Matthias, will compose
the entertainment
Target Firing.-The National Guard paraded
yesterday, and, proceeding TO the Washington
Monument grounds, had pleasant and exciting
time at target firing. Private Wilson made the
best shot, and consequently the silver cup, and
James Johnson, having made the second-best, won
the gold medallion. To Henry Hepburn the
leather medal was awarded.
Smithsonian InstitutiOn.--The first of a course
of lectures chemistry will be delivered by Dr.
J. Lawrence Smith this evening, at the Institu-
tion. Subject The Importance Of the study Of
chemistry, and its close connexion with the pro-
gress of the arts and manufactures Of the present
age; also, general notice of the nature of bodies
more especially gaseous bodies.
Washington Navy Yard.-It appears, from
one Of the reports accompanying the Presidents
message, that the number ofday's work performed
at the Washington navy yard during the year
ending June 80, 1853, was "a, 1914; the cost of
labor, $65,O2l 09; average price Of the workmen,
per day, 81 45a.
Long Argument.-In the circuit court, yes
terday, Mr.. Cutler of New York, concluded his
argument in the case of Whitney u.s. Day and
others, having, as one of the jurors informed us,
occupied the attention of the court for five days
The Bar.--Durng the present week, Messrs.
G. Clement Venable, N. Carroll Mason, and George
F. Woodward, were admitted to practice as attor-
neys in the criminal court.
The Rescue.-Greenough group Of statuary
on the east front Of the Capitol has recently had
placed around it a light and beautiful iron railing.
lB-We call attention to the advertisement Of
Messrs. Evans & Fant in another column, i'll re-
lation to land scrip and warrants
UNUSUAL ATTRACTIONlII
The Great Industrial Exhibition, with Literary Lectures
and Concerts, will open Thursday night December
in the new building 18th street. above street The
Rev. Dr. Bowling, Of Philadelphia will deliver the first
lecture of the series, the night Of the opening
SURJEcr.-"Maria Antoinct the heroic and beautiful,
though unfortunate mother Of the dauphn OF France
During the evening, Mr. L. " H. Crosby the celebrated
ballad singer and composer, assisted by his lady, Will in
troduce some Of their choicest pieces
Doors Mt o'clock Exerces commence at o'clock.
Tickets 25 cents to be had at the door, and at the book
stores.
M Metropolitan Mechanics Instftnte.--