Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-05

however The books of the library suffered
TO rest undisturbed on the shelves.
Female Patriotism.-There is only one stone
on the Washington Monument grounds contr-
buted by the fair for insertion in the column ;
and this bears the inscription, ''From the Ladies
of Lowell, Massachusetts.
"Here industry her grateful tribute pays
To him whose valor won us prosperous days"
The slab is of white marble, and the letters
sunk (and gilded) in the raised oval surface
The Congressional Cemetery instead of pre-
serving its former exalted character, is deteriora
ting in the public estimation Frequent complaints
are heard not only from lot-holders, but others, in
relation to the general neglect Of this city of the
dead" by those who have the management OF
affairs In every direction the eye sees some
thing indicative gross neglect Even paths are
suffered to remain overgrown with grass and
weeds. There is not single redeeming feature
in the appearance Of the grounds, Take away
few prominent monuments, and stranger would
imagine himself in country churchyard.
The consequence of this sad state of affairs is
that other cemeteries are to greater extent en-
conraged and even bodies removed from the Con-
gressiona yard to be inferred elsewhere. Heretofore
this has been classed among places worth visiting
and chapters have been devoted to il in the "Wash
ington Guides J" but unless there shall shortly be
reform by the vestry who have it in charge, not
many years will elapse before il will cease alto
gether to be resort of interest, except faded
glory Of the past.
We would suggest that the lot-holders call
general meeting, and take such action in the
premises as respect for the dead and the credit of
themselves demand.
Top-heavy.--Looking from our Office window
yesterday afternoon, we black man, evil
IDENTIFY staggering from the effects of strong drink
approaching the wall of the Tiber with animpetus
which alarmed us for his safety. Before had
time to give an alarm, over he went into the shall
low water below, falling distance ofabout twelve
feet Fortunately, he sustained no serious dam
age. He lay there, seeming to have no particular
desire to be elsewhere and began to feel under
the surface of the stream if for hidden treasure
and produced an old rag as an evidence ofsuccess.
A large crowd soon collected to witness the pro-
ceedings but no bold enough to descend
to the rescue Of the inebrate. At last he rose to
his feet, when boy procured rope, and lassoed
him. Thus secured, he was led from above TO a
place where the wall had fallen, when a kind
hearted countryman took him by the hand and
conducted him TO the street.
More of the Chinese Troubles.-We yester-
day gave account Of the recent litigation and
settlement Of the pecuniary difficulties between
the Fakir of silva and Mr. Seebach, each of whom
had charge of band of the Chinese showmen,
and had combined their forces for the entertain
ment, last week, of our citizens and, like
wise, at the same time mentioned that the Fakr's
troupe sued and obtained from him sixty dollars
of back pay; the proceedings taking place before
Justice Dom. We now have other matters TO
chronicle relating to some of the same parties.
Yesterday morning. A-Lng, Celestial, APP
peared before Justice Dom, and took out a war;
rant against John S. Haskil alias the Fakir of
silva, charging that the aforesaid Fakr had feoni-
ousy stolen his wardrobe from the Irving House.
and sent it first to Alexandria and thence Rich
mond Virginia. The Fakir was accordingly ar
rested
Another of the Celestials, Dor Ming also swore
out warrant against the Fakr for assault and
battery--knockng him down while he endea-
voring TO protect his property.
ID. Radcliffe, esq, appeared for the prosecution,
and w d. Davidge, esq, for the defence.
All things being ready for the trials, the Chinese
witnesses made known that they dolators
but believed in future rewards and punishments.
If good he would go 10 heaven; il bad, 10
hell With the appreciation of the justice
they accompanied the interpreter to the yard
adjoining the Office and there "between heaven
and earth" qualified themselves TO testify sub
scribing TO the necessary form of oath, as admin
istcred by the interpreter, according to the custom
OF their own country.
After hearing all the testimony, the Justice de-
cided, in the first case, that the Fakir took the
wardrobe under the color Of right, he having
contract with the complaining parties that the
clothing was under his CONTROL as manager; and
that, therefore, lie was not guilty of the charge.
Besides, il was in evidence that arrangements had
been made for performance on Monday in Alex
andria, but which did not take place, owing TO the
detection of the troupe. Accordingly. the "prop-
critics" were dispatched TO Richmond, TO which
CITY the Fakir congratulated himself his party
would accompany him.
In the other case that of the assault and battery
on Dor Ming-the Justice held the Falir TO bail,
10 appear during the December term of the Grim
inal court to answer TO the charge.
There was much interest manifested throughout
the pH9ceedings on the part of the outside barba
rians,n while the excitement among the Chinese
and the opposing managers (who, it will be reco-
lected, dissovedtheir partnership on Monday was
intense
Old Joe.-The interesting communication from
the mysterious "beggar,' published in your paper,
reminds me of piece of his wittcism, which
perhaps you may deem worthy Of place in your
columns.
A few days after Kossuth's arrival in this city
our mysterious friend called in TO see one of our
merchants on the avenue, with whom he was on
friendly terms. After conversation he was
asked what he thought Of this Kossuth 2