Washington sentinel., 1853-10-15
Iotal ann DersOnal.

utat CIV ttouNa1.
Painful scene.--Y Yesterday afternoon, the dri-
verof light wagon, loaded with hoop-poles, start
ed from grocery store near the Bank Of Washing
ton, on his way up Louisiana avenue. When near
sixth street. the horse became restive, and, with
sudden bound, came in contact with cartrhorse
which was journeyng the contrary direction; and
bythis movement thrustone OF the shafts ofthe We
hicle into the breast Of the ANIMAL near the shout
der blade II entered 10 the depth Of foot The
driver Immediately backed, thus Withdrawing the
shaft, when the blood gushedou in thicEstream
The horse staggered and fell, wrthng in its gore
for the space Of five ten minutes and until death
came 10 its relief. Ilwas indeed painful scene
10 all witnesses.
Remnants Of the Wars.--Captain Griffith, Of
Iowa, known as "Churubusco,n having lost his
right arm at that well-fought battle is now in civil
service, as one of the Capitol police. Private
Chatterton of Connecticut, who was likewise at
Churhbusco, and was wounded in the shoulder by
ball, which passed up and lodged in the back OF
his neck, is one Of The watchmen of the Capitol
grounds Corporal James Henderson, who was
also in the Mexican campaign, and wounded in
the head, is the keeper Of the western gate; and
Sergeant Joseph d. Ward who lost one arm and
the other dreadfuly splintered at Buena Vista, is
the keeper Of the ladies' gallery in the House Of
Representatives.
Railroad to Alexandria.--We heretofore
stated that anumber of influential gentlemen held
meeting last week. for the purpose oftakng into
consideration the expedency Of constructing
railroad from Washington to Alexandria, to con-
meet with the Alexandria, Loudon, and Hamp-
shire railroad, and are now enabled TO inform the
public that Mr.. Maury the president Of the meet
ing yesterday appointed the following named gem
tlemen to consult with the directors Of the above
named company relative TO this important subject.
Messrs. w. w. Corcoran, w. w. Seaton, John I.
Towers, Nicholas Callan, VIM. M. Ellis Francis
Mohun, d. B. Johnson, and VIM. Gunton. They
are to report the result of their deliberations at
early day. This enterprise must be regarded with
peculiar favor by all who have at heart the inter
ests Of our beautiful city.
Sons eff fTemperance.--The annual meeting Of
the Grand Division, Sons Of Temperance, was
held on Thursday night, and during the proceed
ings the following named officers were elected for
the ensuing year: A. r. F.Cunningham, Grand Wor-
thy Patriarch; John L. Shackelford, Grand Wor-
thy Associate; r. Gray Campbell, Grand Scribe;
T. B. Davis, Grand Chaplain; S. s. Briggs, Grand
Treasurer; Amos Duvall, Grand Conductor; A.
D. Baker, Grand Sentinel.
Congressional Cemetery.--We learn that on
Thursday night there was a meeting Of some OF
the lot-holders Of this cemetery, when Mr.. John
T. Towers was called to the chair, and Messrs
Zantzinger and Pepper appointed secretaries II
was resolved, among other things, 10 call a gem
cral assemblage of all persons owning lots in that
burial ground, for the purpose oftaking measures
not only to have the cemetery rescued from its
present dsgracefn condition, but properly super
intended in all future time. The meeting will
take place next Tuesday evening, in the Alder
mans Chamber, City Hall.
A VIII Case, which excites much interest, is
now pending in the Orphans Court for the District
ofColumbia. John Ratrie, of Virginia, it appears,
bequeathed to q man not related to him, and to
one ofhs brothers, the entire of his estate-6ve or
six thousand dollars-dividing it equally between
them This will contested by his other brothers,
and also his sisters on the ground of undue infu-
ence having been exerted in its execution, and
that he was, at the time in imbecile mind. Mr..
Mcfarland, Of Alexandria, appears as counsel
for the devisees and Edward Swami for the con-
testants Many Witnesses have already been ex-
amined before his honor, Judge Purcell. The
case was commenced last Tuesday, and will not,
probably be terminated for week 10 come.
Landis and Sharpley's Minstreis, at Odd
Fellows Hall, attract large audiences. What they
lack in the number of performers--there being but
four of them-they supply in agreeable entertain
ment They have already made good impress
sion upon the lovers Of such amusements, and
will we trust have no occasion to complain Of
inadequate compensation the part of our citi-
zens.
GflmaIi's Hair Dye has made its appearance
in our city, very much to the qualification OF our
Young beaux who wear red whiskers musta-
chios. Gcntiamen are now seen going into our
hair dressing saloons with hair, whiskers, musta-
chos, and eyebrows of all imaginable colors, and
in five minutes they will appear on the street hav-
ing them entirely changed and decidedly improved
by lustrous black, obtained by using GILMAN 5
DYE.-Nortox Herald.
"Reminiscences Of the Present Century.
The battles at the White House and Indian
Head took place onthe 5th Of September, Sl4.
In that of the White House there were about
twelve men killed and seventeen wounded