Washington sentinel., 1853-12-13
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A Sad Accident

A Sad Accident took place on Saturday morn
ing in the neighborhood of the Observatory,
whereby young woman, H1athilde Ann Lin@1ns,
came to an untimely and agonizing death. Whilst
in the act of ironing clothes her dress caught fire
from the hearth, and although il appears she took
every reasonable means at hand TO prevent the
flames from conquering her, las by rolling on the
floor, envelopng her person in wet clothes, &c.,)
all her efforts were unavang. She was COM
pletely the victim of the murderous element that
but single article of her dress; stocking, re-
NAMED unburnt. Inthis way she continued tolive
till halfpas p NJ, about five hours from the acci-
dend. Two little boys were in the room at the
time, and they, too, were somewhat burnt in their
attempt 10 aid her. The young woman's age was
about fifteen years.--InteAigencc
Accident.-On Saturday, two sons of Mr..
James M. Wright one named Kent, aged thirteen,
and the other named Richard, aged eleven years
went into the country in pursuit of game The
boys separated, Kent going into little bunch of
pines, unknown to his brother Richard who, see-
ing bird fred, but, instead Of hitting it, acci-
dentally shot his brother the contents of his gun
taking effect in his left shoulder, neck, face, and
under the arm several of the shot passed through
his cheek into his mouth Although the boy is
much hurt, there is every symptom of his recovery.
Criminal Court.--The case of the United
States u.s. George A. Gardiner whose alleged
offence is SO well known that it need NOT be re-
peated, was yesterday taken up in this court.
A jury having been empanelled some little pro-
gress was made II will be recollected that on. the
4 -. 4
ing been confined in their room for nearly week.
being unable 10 agree upon verdict.
The Box Game.-On Saturday night young
man on his way TO Texas was robbed of sixty dol
lars, all the money he had, by two swindlers, who,
taking advantage OF his "greenness,n thus VIC
timized him near the Capitol. He was induced to
bet on the peculiar coutrivance of little box and
entered into temporary partnership with one Of
the rogues who pretended TO be a stranger, al
though he was, in fact, confederate in the
crime
Grain and Flour.-We learn that large guam
titles Of grain and -four have reached the George
town market during the past week. Sales Of the
latter are quoted at Sc GA a Sc rs; wheat, 81 IS
Gp 81 40 for red and 81 43 01 ST. 46 for white
Corn, white and yellow, 6s "a 70 cents Pork is
selling at SIS SO a SIS rs.
Tobacco and Snuff.-Mc Elfresh, under the
National hotel, has just received fresh importa-
ton Of genuine Havana cigars, which, for quality
and flavor, cannot be surpassed He has also an
elegant assortment of port-monnaies, soaps, cigar
cases, walkingcanes, &c. suitable for New Years
presents.
Elegant Furniture. - Families and others
about TO replcnish their stock will find a rich and
elegant assortment of the most modern furniture,
OF every descriptions at Crosby and Whites estab-
lishment, Louisiana avenue, near Seventh street,
at New York prices
NE PLUS ULTRA HAVANA CIGAR STORE,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL,
Under the National Hotel Penn. Avenue.