Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-26
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The Martha washington Trials.

The Martha washington Trials.
FRIpAY, Oet 21.--The challenging of the jurors
was resumed. Fourteen challenges, and a large
number Of dismissals on account of bias were
made. The Colombian remarks: 1--WE were re-
minded Of the parable of the feast to which men
would not come, because one was to be married,
another's OK had fallen in ditch" &c, &c.
AT last the jury was einpannelled and the jurors
were sworn.
Judge Mclean reminded those present of his
order prohibiting daily reports.
The first witness was then called.
Reporters put their pens above their ears and
listened. All were in doubt. Contempt of the
honorable circuit court of the United States was
to be feared; few days in jail might be conse-
quent upon refusal 10 abide by The order.
The reporter for the Columbian determined to
abide orders from headquarters, and then submit
TO or defy Uncle Sam, as the case might be. 1t
did strike him that, if reporter were determined,
it would trouble the United States court to prevent
the publication of testimony.
"By refusal 10 submit, question might be
started as important as the Ingraham and Rosetta
question.
Upon consultation, the reporters agreed to sus-
pend a determination, and held a conference when
the court took recess.
Money and Learning.-The following just re-
Elections occur in an address recently delivered by
Hiram Ketchum esq. on the occasion of the death
of Chief Justice Jones:
There are now living in Europe two very dis
tinguished men, barons both very eminent in their
line, both known TO the whole civilized world; one
is Baron Rothschild, and the other is Baron Hum
boldt; one distinguished for the accumulation OF
wealth, the other for the accumulation of knowl-
edge. What are the possessions of the philoso-
pher? Why, sir, heard gentleman whom
have. seen here this afternoon, a distinguished
member of this community, say that, on recent
visit TO Europe, he paid his respects TO that distin-
gushed philosopher, and was admitted to an audi
ence. He found him, al the age of eighty-four
years, fresh and vigorous, in small room, nicely
sanded, with large deal table uncovered in the
midst of that room, containing his books and
writing apparatus. Adjoining this was small
bedroom, in which he slept. Here this eminent
philosopher received visitor from the United
States. He conversed with him he spoke of his
works. My works" said he, you will find in
the adjoining library, but am too poor 10 own a
copy of them. i have not the means to buy full
copy of my own works"
Now, sir, which Of these barons do you think,
even in this age Of gold receives the greatest
amount of the homage of the human race?
speak not Of the homage ofintelligent man, but OF
the honor paid by the masses. Let them both
come here and pass through our streets, and see
to which of them the hat of the multitude will be
DOTTED with the most cheerfulness and alacrity.
The Camanches, Of western Texas, having
exhausted their means Of subsistence, and being
reduced to desperate and starving condition, are
now protesting to the agents of the United States
government their willingness TO settle perma-
nenty near Fort Chadbourne and cultivate the
soil if the government will furnish them with inn
plements and teachers and guaranty them the
permanent possession of the lands they may inn
prove All the various bands of the nation are to
by appointment Of Major Neighbors, with whom
they will probably make some sort OF treaty.
The San Antonio Ledger says:
"The buffalo have entirely disappeared and
nearly all other species Of game, and the poor In
dian is now compelled to CLEAN scanty snbsist-
most arrant beggars from the stations, while their
hunger leads them to seize with avidity and de-
your the veriest offal flung from the forts"
The u. 8. steamer Humboldt, Captain Lines,
sailed from New York, Saturday last, for South
ampton and Havre, with 100 passengers and
$6S1,4S3 70. Among the passengers are the Hon.
Lewis Cass, jr., charge daffaires, the family of
Gen. Dix Captain Wyman, U. S. n, and the Ravel
family.
The steamships James Adger, Captain Dickn-
son, for Charleston and Augusta Captain Lyon,
for Savannah, also sailed on Saturday.
Vessel in Distress.-CHARLEsToN, Oct. 22.--
The steamer Palmetto arrived here yesterday,
leans bound to New York, with loss of sails, and
leaky.
HIeHLANDs, Oct 90, Sun aowa,.--All the out
ward-bound vessels have gone to sea. One ship
is in the eastern efng one brig south OF the High
lands and one brig at anchor off the Hook-all
bound in.
The ship Western World, ashore on Squam
Beech, lies with head to the northward, and broad
side on She is reported to have seven feet Of wa
ter in her hold, and considerably logged. Part Of
her keel has come ashore The steam-tug Achil-
les which went 10 her assistance this morning, is
returning off Long Branch, and probably has the
greater part Of her passengers. Wind light from
the west, weather clear.
BosTos, Oct. 22-The port physician reports
that the ship Sagadahock, from Gottenburg, is en-
been removed to Deer Island, and are reported TO
have suffered for want of proper food.
PmLADELpHIA, Oct. 22.-The steamship Osprey
arrived here all safe this morning; she was detan-
ed three days off Hatteras by unfavorable wea-
Their.
From the New York Sun Of the oath instant.
NEW YORK NEWS.
Fires.--About 12 o'clock, Friday night, fire
broke out in range of old frame sheds, corner of
Greenwich and GARRISON streets, occupied as
marble cutters shop, by Mr.. Joseph Lippett, The
flames were soon extinguished by the firemen
Loss about $3.50. The fire is supposed to have
been the work of an incendiary, as no fire was
used about the premises. The loss is fully covered
by insurance.
On Friday night fire broke out in the iron
foundry Of McKiny 81 Smith, No, 81 Second av-
enue, occasioned from the fire in the furnace, 1t
was extinguished with few buckets of water,
no alarm being given by the bells. Damage slight.
!, On Saturday morning camphene lamp set fire
to the ceiling, No. 274 Water street. The flames
were extinguished with few pals Of water.
Found Drowned,-The body of an unknown
man, about thirty years Of age, was yesterday