Washington sentinel., 1853-11-11

through two such cities. You this day strike the
i rock-and may It's gushing waters continue TO
how as long as Washington stands and may she
endure Il cannot wish her any other perpetuity) VI as
| long as the name OF Washington lives
The Marshal OF the District having taken his
/ turn
! MIR. Walter, the public architect was next pre-
sented with the spade, but declined making
! speech, observing that he was working man
| not talking man.
! Captain VIM. Easily closed the array Of dirrers.
accompanying his labor with a remark which
drew forth some merriment but which nnfortu.
naiely escaped the ear of the reporter.
Mr.. Richie here remarked that the words of
several gentlemen had been heard with much sat
isfaction. But let US all now:s speak with poiee.
Let all cheer this noble work. call for nine
cheers which were forthwith given with hearty
good will, till the rocks re-echoed the gladstone
| sound.
| The ceremonial was closed by very appropr-
ate prayer by the Rev. MIR. Slicer, Of the Metho-
| dist Church.
The company now adjourned 10 neat hall,
lately erected on the ground for the accommoda-
ton of the hands 10 be employed in the construc-
ton OF the aqueduct, where banquet was spread
! by the corporation of Washington with excellent
and ample provision for the outward man; and
well il was that il was ample, for the voyage of
fourteen miles, diversified with an occasional
| promenade on the towing path, 10 say nothing Of
half miles scramble rocks from the hotel 10
visit the Great Falls had furnished every guest
with an appetite of the most respectable keen
ness.
After the viands had been enjoyed, the follow
ing toasts were proposed by Mayor Maury, who
presided on the occasion:
/. The Washington Aquednct: A worthy mon-
ument to the Father of his Country. May its
purifying waters adorn the city which he founded
as long as its citizens cherish the free principles
he bequeathed 10 them.
2. The Congress that voted and the President
who approved the act authorizing the Washington
| Aqueduct. Hs
8. Franklin Pierce, President Of the United
States, who, in adopting the most liberal plan, has
given the best effect 10 the intentions of Congress-
May his name be forever associated with the bene-
fits conferred by the aqueduct he has commenced
A. Jefferson Davis, Secretary of War, whose
civil services promise TO be worthy of the fame he
acquired in the battle-feds Of his country.
s. Senator Douglas, whose liberaity is not new
TO our people, but whose earnestness in this work
claims our gratitude.
6. The reverend clergy, who have thanks
for their kind assistance on this important occa-
z. Captain Meigs, the engineer in immediate
charge of the work. Il
s. General Totten chief of the corps of engi-
neers.
To several of these ioasts brief replies were
made by Senator Douglas and others, and one
more at length, distinguished by much spirit and
elicitng frequent and enthusiastic cheers, by the
Secretary of War.
NOR, apparently much gratfed by so delightful
trip, and, re-embarking, reached the city about $
o'clock.
The Louisville Tragedy.--The Louisville
Courier gives some further particulars of the
shooting of Professor Butler, principal of the
High School, in that city Mr.. Butler had correct
ed VIM. Ward, one of his pupils, the day previous,
for telling a falsehood, which led TO the tragic
affair. The Courier says. +" Matthew L. Ward
N, Ia nd Had fnr Mr. Rptla Ha
came TO the door and a few words passed between
them, when Ward pulled out pistol and shot Mr.
Butler down. The ball penetrated his left breast
over the heart, and he fell to the floor, exclamng
| in his agony, 81 am killed-oh my poor wife and
| childr' Ward was accompanied by two younger
brothers, Robert, youth OF sixteen, and William
| Ward, smaller boy--the one Mr.. B. had chas-
tsed As soon as Mr.. Butler fell Ward dropped
his pistol, and retreated from the school room.
Mr.. Butler was able TO rise from the floor and left
the room, assisted by some boys, but when in the
| street he fell again, and was carried home. The
ball could not be extracted, and he bled inwardly.
Robert Ward, who accompanied his brother, drew
q bowie-knife, and when Prof Sturgns, the other
teacher in the school, advanced TO the assistance
Of Mr.. Butler, he made such demonstrations that
the professor retreated and made his escape out
| of window. The scholars in the school-room
were also scattered in all directions Both of the
assassins We're lodged in jail to await examination
4 The Courier adds: Mr.. Butler was one the best
| and most inoffensive men in the world, and we
4 can appreciate the anguish of his friends at his
being so untimely cut of and in such manner.
The affair is generally regarded as one of the most
| atrocious and unprovoked character, and when il
became known, the deepest Indignation prevailed
! throughout the city,"
1 The Ward family is one Of the wealthiest and
| most prominent in Kentucky; Miss Sallie Ward,
1 whose divorce from her husband-son Of Abbot
/ Lawrence--and subsequent marriage 10 a southern
gentleman, has made her notorious member
! Of the same family. Matthew the murderer OF
Prof. Butler, was recently married 10 young and
accomplished lady in Louisville. In person he is
of slight frame, and has hitherto passed for man
Of amiable disposition. He has considerable lite
rary talent. being the author OF pleasing volume
entitled English Items"
The Louisville Times says: William Ii. G. But
Ter was native of Indiana, and was twenty-eight
years Of age at the time Of his death. He was ed
ucatsd at Hanover College, where he graduated
with distinguished honor. He was one Of the
best educated men in the western country, and
one of the best and most successful teachers.
After graduating he removed to this city, where
he was for period of eighteen MONTHS private
tutor in the family of Robert ]. Ward, esq, the
father of Mathew f. Ward. He subsequently
travelled i'll Europe, and three years ago, was
delegate from the American Peace Society to the
Worlds Peace Convention at Franktorton-the-
Maine.
After his return, and since he established the
Louisville high school in association with Pro-
fessor Sturgus, he was again offered the situation
of private tutor in Mr.. Wards family, and liberal
salary was proposed an inducement for him 10
accept the place. The desire TO be more widely
useful, however, had caused him TO undertake the
establishment of first class school here, for boys,
and the same desire now induced him to decline
the offer made by Mr.. Wood in spirit of gener-
osity and from warm personal regard Mr.. Butler
married after his return from Europe, and
has left u widow with child some seven months
old. He died on Thursday morning about O'Clock.
A truer friend, purer man, better practical
Christian more unobtrusive spirit, more law
abiding citizen, it has not been our lot 10 know.
He was, indeed the soul Of truth, honor, integrity,
and real maniness. Profession and practice were
one with him. In all good works, that came within
the sphere Of his usefulness, to resolve and TO do
were the same. He combined, in unusual de-
gree, the simplicity and truthfulness of childhood
with the wisdom aud caution of mature life.
A member Of the American Peace Society," he
was opposed to war; sincere and earnest chris
tan, he was void of guile; lover OF the truth in