Washington sentinel., 1853-10-14
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metrop0litan 1echan1c's Institutcs--W We
learn that the board OF managers have instituted a
school of design, which will no doubt be carried
into effect as soon as possible.
A number of diplomas are still waiting trans
mission 10 the persons TO whom they have been
awarded since the holding of the late fair, under
the auspices of the institute. The execution oi
The medal premiums has not yet been completed,
the work having been somewhat retarded in con-
sequence of the absence in Europe, Of Mr.. Stans-
bury, the corresponding secretary. This business,
however, has been entrusted 10 a committee,
which, we are assured will act with promptness.
Professor Henry the president Of the institute,
will shortly deliver his promised address on the
objects and prospects Of the Smithsonian Institu-
ton. t
Mr. Charles Calvert, the recording secretary of
the institute, fwho has been acting correspond
ing secretary during the absence Of Mr.. Stans-
bury) has resigned the situation, which he filed
with marked ability.
PosSbonement.--At the regular communica-
lion of the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows recently,
the contemplated procession Of the Order was
postponed until about the first of May next, 10
enable the brethren at the Navy Yard 10 complete
their new hail. which will not, as was expected
be ready at the time appointed for the dedication
namely, on the twenty-fourth Of November en-
suing. t
Statue of Jacks0n.-W Workmen are now EN-
ployed in completing the white marble pedestal
on which stands the equestrian statue Of Jackson
in Lafayette square, Four pieces Of Spanish
cannon, captured by the hero in Florida, now
on the ground designed TO be planted orna-
ments TO the base
Academy Yesterday noon, as Mr., Brice Let
Ton, OF Rockville, was crossing the avenue infront
Of the market, he got between two carriages pass
ing in opposite directions; the tongue of one ofthem
struck him and laid him senseless. He was taken
up and removed 10 Bakers Franklin House, when,
upon examination by several physicians who Were
promptly called, il was ascertained that there Were
no fractures, and that in all probability he would
be able to return 10 his residence to-day. He at
iaches no blame TO any one for the accident.
Odd Fellows Hall.-The attendance last
evening TO listen and witness Lands q Sharpleys
NInstrels was quite numerous, and all seemed
highly gratifed with the several performances.
Another entertainment is offered this evening, and
we commend all who desire 10 enjoy hearty
laugh 10 pay them visit
Butter and Fi0ur.---Butter, from the country
wagons, was sold in Georgetown, yesterday, at
from twenty-one 10 twenty-five and a-hat cents a
pound; an increase OF two cents and half in price
since Monday last. Print butter, in market, COM
Il g., ~;
pound
The best family -four is now eight dollars and
half barrel; fact perfectly well known TO house
Keepers -
Bold Rogues.--We stated, yesterday that
while a family in the third ward were at supper
on Tuesday night rogues entered the basement, by
way Of the front cellar and stole the marketing pro-
cured in the morning, together with the basket
1t appears that did not give all the facts. The
thieves not only thus helped themselves to the veg
etables and meats, but actually carried off wood
enough to cook them!
Robert ID. Boyd, aged eighty-one years, died
in this city on Wednesday night, having been
resident of Washington since 1872 Persons hav
ing business at the Post Office Department will
recollect this kind old geatleman. He was en-
poyed there during the last thirteen years, occu-
pyng room near the main entrance of the build
ing, as day-watch, and acting as index 10 di-
rect visiters where they would find the persons of
whomthey were in pursuit for business purposes.
Our neighboring city, Georgetown has likewise,
recently lost one of its oldest citizens--Col VIM.
Stewart, who died on Tuesday, in the seventy
sixth year of his age.