Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-01
GotaI ann 4ersonaI.
Site for q New Churcb wv.


That paper further remarks:
"With this transaction both parties should ba
pleased; for, while the vender has made good
sale, the body purchasing may congratulate itself
on having secured location of ample space and
unequalled advantages, being not only central as
respects population and the city limits, ard safe
from commercial hustle and innovation, and ON
these accounts admirably adapted TO their pur-
poses but spot which has been long and gene
rally admired as one Of the most beautiful in the
city. II is gratifying TO understand that the de-
nomination purchasing designs TO erect church
edifce of a character commensurate with their
an ornament to the city. and worthy the rapidly
improving metropolis of the nation"
Industrial Exhibition.-It will be seen, by 70.
ference to advertisement in to-day's paper that
an Industrial Fair will be held in the new Baptist
church on Thirteenth street, above G, to COM
mence on the eighth instant, and continue for at
least one month.
The plan which the committee of the church
propose for the purpose ofobtanng funds to finish
the edifce, is novel in this vicinity but neverthe-
less worthy Of commentator and encouragement
In addition to the exhibition of every description
of manufactured goods the interest of the fair will
be enhanced by appropriate lectures and concerts,
the former by some of the most eminent divinss
in the country, and the latter by L. v. H. Crosby
and wife, and other celebrated amateurs.
The committee will be in attendance to-day, and
on subsequent days, between the hours Of ten in
the morning and four in the afternoon for the re-
ception of contributions and the transaction of
other business.
The SessiOn.--There are, we presume, already
fifty or sixty members of Congress now in Wash
ington, and the number is constantly increasing
by arrivals from every direction. During the two
days preceding the first day of the session, tine
larger portion Of them will show their welcome
faces. Such are now the facilities for travelling,
that one-half ofthe members reach the capitol
from their homes, within that period.
There is much conversation at the hotels and in
private circles concerning the election of officers.
Speculation, as heretofore, is rife upon this SUBJ
ject, interesting both to the candidates and those
who are seeking either to retain or to procure
subordinate situations According to various con-
versations, every ones chances are "the best -
But philosophy suggests that the determination Of
a caucus Of representatives and subsequent cleo
ton can alone settle matters satisfactorily
Divorces and Marriages.--Iti is stated in the
papers that at the late term ofthe county court in
Perry county, Ia, there were twenty-five appli-
cations for divorce, seventeen of which were
granted.
Divorces are never granted in the District of
Columbia; Congress disdainng TO legisate upon
such delicate matters, on the principle, we sup
pose, that as every matrimonial couple take each
other for better or worse" the bond should be-
maintained in full force. 1t sometimes occurs,
however, that polygamy is committed, and the re-
suit is, that the guilty party is sent to the peniten.
tiary for his or her rashness.
The Weather.-Two of "the oldest inhabi.
tants who lived here before the city was laid out
say, that never before, within their recollection,
has there been such pleasant weather as that win
which we were blessed during the autumn just
closed. With the exception of a heavy snow storm
in October, there have been but few unpleasant
wintry days. The Indian summer was Of lon
ger continuance than usual, and seems to be yet
lingering in this meridian.
Accident.-On Tuesday, a huckster, named
Mrs. kaufman, while in N street. between Fourth
and Fifth streets, on her way home, was thrown
rom her market-wagon, Zone Of the wheels strik-
ing some prominent obstruction, and by this oc-
currencc her collar-bone was broken, and the old
ady otherwise injured. She was kindly attended
% by citizens in that part of Washington, and con-
veyed to her residence, where the necessary sur
yica relief was administered
Kisley's Variete.-This fine establishment is
ioing profitable business, and will well recon-
,ense the proprietor for his extensive outlay. To-
light will be presented for the first time, the in
ensely interesting drama of Satan in Paris, in
which Mrs. Howard will personate the Mysteri-
'us Stranger. Mr.. Risley has increased his pop
,larity by putting the of the family circle at
IS cents.
Harper's Magazine for December has been
aid on our table by friend Shillington. This
lumber is not inferior to any OF its predecessors in
he interest Of its articles and the beauty Of its
Illustrations. The circulation Of this periodical
las reached $4,000.
The National Magazine for December, we
ave received from Messrs. Gray & Baan,yne, on
tn street. This publication is devoted to litera-
ure, art and religion. In interest, style and en-
tits inferior TO that Of the Harpers
The National, tonight, presents a new at
raction in the person of Yrca Matthias, the cele-
rated Russian danseuse, added to the interesting
oings of the Raves.
Marriage Licenses.-During the month of
November the clerk of the court issued upwards
ighty-six marriage licenses.
G. p R. James, and family, are at Wizards
otel. t
NA-A project is on foot to construct IrArbor
Block Island, which is situated in the Atlantic
cean, 20 miles northeast of Montauk Point.
here is on the island remarkable salt pond or