Washington sentinel., 1853-12-10
4otal ann DfrsOnal.

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amusements Of the metropolis, we learn that
several persons from the north have recently
been performing here with a view 10 convert
| believers 10 their peculiar faith. An exhibition of
which we have some knowledge creates pity as
well disgust for the actor in the sero ocomic
drama; and excites the hope that, seeing the folly
of his pretensions, he may direct his mind to some
reputable employment communication from
Daniel Webster is among the recent revelations.
Some few Of our citizens, before the advent Of
those persons asserted their beliefin the spiritual
philosophy-table dancings, shoveland-tongs fan
dangoes, rappings, bumpngs, and all the other
/ phenomena; and recolect that a gentleman,
otherwise intelligent, seemed TO be offended be-
cause we We're not creduous enough to believe
that he had felt the warm but invisible hand Of
his deceased father on his leg, one day
| There are several circles of this kind of peo-
pie hereabouts--from what they say staunch be-
ievers-who have pleasant times among them
selves, invoking conferences with spirits, which
| select writing mediums, since the Misses Fox
closed their performances some months ago in
this city; .rapping dollar for admittance.
| Mesmerism and psychology have had their day,
and are now temporarily supplanted by the
| called spritualism of northern inventors, (who
have not, however, so far we learn, taken out
patent for their guLtrap)
| We doubt not that many respectable persons
| throughout the country honestly believe the "new
revelation" which oversets the orthodoxy here
fore taught from the pulpits but Notwithstanding,
we entertain the opinion that the less people have
to do with the delusion the better will il be for
their social and religious happiness.
| Desperate Assault.--On Tuesday last, man
named Frederick Schaumburg came from the
country TO house in this city, where his wife
was just recovering from attack of Illness and,
instead of greeting her with the kindness char
acteristic of good husband, sought TO infict
blows upon her with his whip. Her two sisters
interferred and frustrated his design. Charles
Bowman, brother-inlaw, coming in, expostu-
lated with Schaumburg; but the latter knocked
him down with a chair and subsequently cut his
scalp with graftng-knife, after making similar
attempt at the head Of his other brother-in-law,
named John Angerman. He then escaped. Off
Ger John Davis, however, arrested him yesterday
afternoon, and brought him before Justice Dom,
who, having investigated the facts, committed him
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and battery, with intent TO kill
Senate C0mmittees.-We learn that meet
ing of Senator'S took place yesterday to arrange
the committees, and that General Shields was
excused from service rs chairman Of the commit
tee on the District of Columbia, and Mr.. Norris
designated for that position. Our citizens remem-
ber with gratitude, the constant efforts of fCieneral
/ IL. E,r,l ,L. ,nta - Ia
and while they doubtless regret that i'll health will
prevent him from further service in that capacity,
they will we believe, congratulate themselves
that there will be appointed, worthy success
sor, one who has heretofore evinced much inter-
est in all that concerns the prosperity of the me-
tropolis
Fires.-Early yesterday morning, frame shan
ty on Thirteenth street, between H. and streets,
was destroyed by fire. Workmen had commenced
pulling il down the day before, but the incendiary
saved them further trouble.
Yesterday afternoon frame stable in the rear
of the United States hotel was burnt 10 the ground
a match having been applied by some evil person
to the hay in the loft. II belonged to the Messrs.
Hendley, who discovering the breaking out of the
flames, succeeded in removing the six or seven
buggies there sheltered.
The Variete.--To-night Mr. Risley gives us
another treat in the appearance of the popular and
talented American actor, Mr.. w. r. Goodall. We
speak with knowledge of his requirements when
we say that Mr. Goodall will prove great favorite
with the Washington public. He has heretofore
been before this community, but in another line.
The American danscuse, Miss G. Dawes, will
also again delight the audience by new dance
Risley seems to have proper appreciation of
American talent. See bill, and witness the per-
formance.
Elegant Harness.-There is now on exhibi
ton al the saddlery store Of Mr.. Lutz, on Penn
sylvania avenue, near the National Hotel set of
double coach and single buggy harness, gold and
silver mounted and quill stitched, manufactured
by A. Hatch, Augusta, Georgia, expressly for ex-
hbition at the Crystal Palace; but having ex-
ceeded the time Of its delivery there, through the
elaborate style of its workmanship, and there be-
ing no room vacant for its reception, il will be
sold at cost. Any gentleman desirous fhavins
harness without rival has now an opporunityto
be accommodated
Church Dedication.--The Old School Presby
terians having erected neat frame edifice on the
Island on Seventh street, il will be dedicated for
public worship on Sunday. The Rev. Stewart
Robinson of Baltimore, will preach at II o'clock
in the morning and at u o'clock in the evening
and The Rev. DR.. Gurley, Of Dayton, Ohio, will
preach in the afternoon. at 81 o'clock.
The Industrial Fair at the Baptist
church, on Thirteenth street, was opened on
Thursday night. There is large number offancy
and useful articles exhibition. The Rev. DIR.
Dowling delivered an able Lecture; the subject
being " Marie Anioinettc." The fair is TO be con.
tinued throughout the month; lectures by distin-
guishcd gentlemen and music by popular per-
formers adding TO the interest Of the scene.