Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-12-30
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Whiting, OF Boston, for the appellee. The case
excited considerable attention, as involves the
validity of patent granted TO Mr. Norcross, of
Lowell, Massachusetts, for planning machine,
alleged by the appellants 10 be Infringement of
the Woodwork patent. We were present during
a part of the time occupied by Mr. Whiting, who
was unknown here, it being his first appearance,
as an attorney, in that high court His knowledge
of the case, at once comprehensive and exact, and
his peculiarly happy and lucid manner of stating
and enforcing that knowledge, challenged the most
profound attention, and seemed 10 leave nothing
unsad on his side of the case. As 10 the question
at issue, we are not capable of pronouncing
opinion Icing unacquainted with all the facts;
and therefore we cannot hazard an opinion
whether not the supreme court of the United
States will sustain the Judgment that Mr.. Narcross
recovered in the circuit court, at Boston but the
decision is looked for,with much interest.
A Juvenile Ofender.-Several days ago
rough-lookng man seen dragging after him
in the streets delicate lad who, il appeared had
stolen axe. Whittier the boy carried we
did not learn but probably before magistrate, TO
have his name registered for court.
All crime should be punished asa general prn
ciple. Not unfrequenty, however, proper cor
receive may be applied in private way, without
cruelty exposing 10 the world the first offence ofan
minimizing youth Asevere lesson, taught by pa
rent or guardian, may have the effect of lettering
the offender from repetition Of larceny, and save
him 10 society; whereas open proclamation of his
fault may at stamp the boy with indelble dis
grace and so crush his young spirit that he may
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The Cadets of Temperance held public
meeting, in Temperance Hall, on Wednesday
night. Several of them delivered brief but eo-
quent addresses, and the Rev. Messrs. Nourse
and Reese spoke few words of encouragement
10 the boys and presented arguments to the adult
portion Of the large assembly in favor of total abb
stinence. The exercises closed with the trial OF
Alcohol. not by drinking but arraignng him at the
bar of Judge Abstinence's court. Witnesses were
examined, "learned counsel" appeared on each
side the case, and the jury brought in a verdict
Of guilty. The sentence was pronounced, and at
once carried into effect by smashing Mr. Alcohol;
represented, on this occasion, hy black glass
bottle.
A Genteel Thief-Several days ago, gentle
a woman came 10 his residence, and inquired for
his wife. On being informed by the servant that
she was not at home, the visitor deliberately
walked into the parlor, saying that she would wait
until the lady returned. Before taking her depar-
ture, however, she stole valuable book-British
Ballads-handsomely bound in red Turkey mo-
rocco, and every page illustrated; and likewise
fell in love WITH and pocketed rich China bot
lie, being one of pair.
She was well dressed, and carried silver card
case in her hand.
Well attested Fact.--We yesterday heard
number of our citizens seriously express the opn-
ion that the weather was intensely cold, and we
oursef were frequently reminded by friends ofthls
truth. The corroborative evidence removed any
doubt which may have been entertained upon this
interesting subject and we therefore regard the
fact as indisputabe. Furthermore, we observed,
that pedestrians did not progress lazy, that they
either covered their with wooden comforts
or sunk them in the collars Of their coats and
coaks and likewise perceived few hats revo-
utionizing along the streets, driven by the fierce
wind; the bare-headcd owners of them following in
hopeful pursuit
Mistake 1t is stated in the newspapers
that a,he Hon. Joshua r. Giddings quite i'll at
New York on Tuesday, much so that he could
not fulfil an engagement TO deliver lecture at
the Tabernacle" We merely refer to this an
nouncement for the purpose of saying, in con-
ncxio J, that unless we greatly mistake, we saw
gentleman exactly Of the height and "make" OF
Mr. Giddings, in his seat on Tuesday morning,
L. tT,NEn
in the House. Now, if Mr.. ,Giddings was sick in
New York, on that day, it will become duty to
inquire whether some human tac siniih of the
gentleman from Ohio has not been occupying
position in the hall TO which he had no legitimate
claim.
Bridges over the Potomac.--The Secretary
the Interior, in his official report to the Presl-
dent says that applications made at almost
every session of Congress for repairing the bridges
crossing the Potomac from Washington city, and
truly remarks, :" although in the aggregate large
amount has been expended on them, they are in
a most unsafe and insecure condition. Permanent
and substantial structures are required and ought
to be erected In the end it will prove a saving to
the government, and in the meantime conduce
greatly TO it's interests and the benefit of all who
are in anywise connected with this District"
The washington Stone-dressing Company's
effects were, on Wednesday, sold at auction, for
sos, 700; Elfred E. Jorman, of New York, being
the purchaser. The company went into operation
last summers prepared with mammoth and beau
tifuly working steam engine and extensive ma
chinery, and seemed to make fair start for abun-
dant success in the enterprise but, il appears that
the stockholders were disappointed in their calcu-
lations.
Arrivals.--We notice, by the registers of the
hotels, noaonly the recent arrival Of many persons
from different parts of the United States, but from
several foreign countries Among the latter are
T. Count Renard and IL. Count Renard, OF the
Prussian legation; II. Schultze, and A. Gorkoaenke
Of s. pctersl,rsr. I Sir.LuS Of Ami srcra and NV.