Washington sentinel., 1853-10-23
TutaI ann Dersonal.


A New place of Entertainment--An olym-
picis to be opened in this city on the first Of No
vember next: Professor Risley having leased Iron
Hall, on Pennsylvania avenue, between Ninth and
Tenth streets, for that purpose This gentleman
was the successful lessee of Drury Lane theatre,
London, during the famous worlds fair in the
British metropolis; and we mention this fact
merely to show that he is not tyro in theatrcas,
but experienced in the line Of his profession.
Carpenters are now busiy at work erecting
stage and making other necessary alterations in
the construction Of the hall. On the west private
boxes have been arranged and the seats the
floor are TO be so elevated that persons who may
occupy the remote range can see as well as those
who sit in front. Splendid chandeliers, elegant
papering and fresco, stained glass, mirrors, and
cushioned chairs, are ncludedin the arrangements.
With new scenery, decorations, and other proper
ties, and select company OF performers, there
can be no doubt that the proprietor will be hand
somely patronized
The house will accommodate from thousand
to fifteen hundred persons. The price Of adms-
sion will be twenty-fv cents, and fifty iorreserv-
ed seats.
lessee to render the Olympic every way worthy Of
the suppor, ofthe public.
Circuit Court.-Some time since fine of fifty
dollars was imposed on man named Hannah,
by Justice Grubb, for playing the game of"policy"
or the selling Of any three numbers the purchaser
might desire, the money risk depending on the
drawing Of lotteries either in Maryland or Della
ware. On appeal from the magistrate, the court
affirmed the judgment with costs. Carlisle and
Giberson for the corporation, Bradley and Ratcie
for the defendant.
Corporation of Washington Snyder. The
defendant had been fined fifty dollars by Justice
Clarke, for permitting to be played in his house
the game of equality for money, turkeys, &c,
and appealed from the magistrate to the court,
which affirmed the judgment, withcosts. This
decision involves, also, the loss of his tavern
license.
A Sign, more conspicuously than heretofore,
telling of the Washington Seatiiefs location has
just been erected the west side Of Wards
building, near the capitol, which is occupied by
this establishment II was painted by Mr. John
Porter.
The interior arrangements of our office are now
complete proof of which is afforded by the APP
pearance of our daily issues.
Il is not too late 10 say that Mr.. John Reese
ranged our gas-fxtures in admirable style. The
Illuminating agent reflected from twenty windows
of our premises serve 10 light large portion of
Pennsylvania avenue; but for this we charge
nothing to the corporation. We hope, however,
it will reciprocate the favor by arching Tiber
creek and opening Third street in our neighbor-
hood.
Advanced Prices.--The BARRIERS having given
notice that they will raise their prices on and after
the 1st of November next, not few of their Gus
TONER'S rather than be shaved at the new rates,
are providing themselves with the implements 10
perform that necessary operation on themselves.
Bell Rfnging.--The poets sweetest numbers
have been elsewhere devoted 10 the praise of
"those Sabbath bells" but genius in our midst
has ever been muse-inspred upon this subject.
The unscientfc manner Of ringing the church
bells in this city argues an absence of musical
taste, which might, with propriety, be introduced
by skilful teacher.
| and beautiful stores on Pennsylvania avenue, is
that of Hendley, under the United States Hotel
| who has a fresh and elegant assortment of hats
caps, shirts, cravats, and other gentlemen's be
| longings.
MIR. L. Bishop, favorby kown as a vocalist al
tached to the Seguin troupe, will, we learn, ex
hibit panorama at Odd Fellows Hall next week
interspersing the entertainment with songs
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The Virginia Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church South will be held in Petersburg
| on the Goth of the present month Bishop Pain
| will preside
| The District Penitentiary contains one hun
| dred inmates, twelve of whom are females.
Melancholy Casualty in Troy.-The Troy
| Wig records sad disasierwhich occurred at the
residence of Mr.. Burton, No.2 Washington place