Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-01
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Capitol observation-disclosures. Provost L. Win

Capitol Observation-Disclosures. Provost Il Win
Ter, contractors, have hundred and forty hands
engaged in preparing and setting the marble OF
the two wings of "ihe extension" in addition 10
the numerous mechanics and aborers employed
by other parties. The work, in all of its depart
ments, is progressing finely, and, il is to be pre-
sumed satisfactorily TO the government, as the
superintendence of the enlargement is under the
sole charge Of Captain Meigs, Of the corps OF en-
gineers, with Mr.. Thomas y. Walter as the arch
uecl. The commission appointed by the Presl-
dent ON the subject of ventilation heating, and
acoustics, consists OF Professor Bache, of the
Coast Survey; Professor Henry, OF the Sm,hso-
Man Institution, and Captain Meigs and we
happy to learn that they intend to experiment,
with view 10 insure perfection OF sound and
hearing in the new buildings; thus avoiding the
defects winch attach 10 the old.
Circuit Contributing nearly three days OF
the present week the court was engaged in the
chancery case Of Ann X. Dermott T.. G. Nor
gan aud others. II appears that the premises owned
by her, on the northwest Of Seventh street
and Louisiana avenue, We're rentedby Mr. French
and sister ior hotel purposes--the "Avenue
House'--bnt, after occupying them for several
months. there was failure IN business, and the
household effects were turned over 10 Mr.. Nor
gan, as trustee, representing twenty merchant
creditors, some Of them residing elsewhere than
IN Washngton) Green and Scott aur'toners.
The effects were advertised to be sold, when Miss
Dermott obtained I'M JUNCTION to restrain the
sale on grounds connected with her claim for
certain rents. Mr.. Morgan moved that the court
dissolve the injunction. lie was associated with
Bradley Mortit: and Carlisle ior the defendants
Miss Dermott was represenledby General Waiter
Jones and J. G. Brent, Esq. The amount OF
money involved is probably eight thousand dollars.
The court pronounced an interlocutory decree,
ordering the sale 10 proceed Mr.. Morgan, as an
officer OF the court TO invest the funds until the
further order of the honorable body.
The case OF Ann r. Dermott Samuel Fow-
Ter, for the use of party wall, was decided in
favor of the plaintiff The amount involved was
four five hundred dollars, bat he is 10 be allowed
certain set-of1s. General Jones for the plaintiff;
Joseph II. Bradley esq. for the defendant.
FrOst.-Thc frst.ot the season was seen in the
vicinity yesterday morning at sunrise, al which
time the atmosphere had decidedly chilling
effect.
Failure OF Cause.-The eight hundred consum-
ers Of gas were greatly disappointed last night on
discovering tina, their burners refused to furnish
their usual quantity Of illumination. Instead.
there was, on the application Of the match. merely
short-lived, whzzing jet of distinctly marked
blue and white flame. This created an immediate
demand for lamps and candles, but much to the
relief ofmerchants and in the course
Of an hour the gas flowed freely as ever before,
and its cheerful light dissipated the darkness OF
stores and dwen gs, as we'll as the gloom on the
coun,enances OF the consumers. II appears that
in the making Of new connexions, air had rushed
INTO the pipes. and this occasoned temporary
suspension Of the illuminating agent.