Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-11-29

our merchants, and was much respected by the
community; bnt an excessive love of strong drink
has brought him to his present degraded condi-
ton. kind and inofensive man, only injuring
himself by his conduct his situation is indeed de-
by such exhibitions, and sorrow over the many
noble specimens of humanity, whose social dispo-
tons form no defence against the encroachment
of the insidous foe.
Delegate from Nebraska.-We had the plea
sure Of an introduction, recently, TO Mr.. Johnson,
the gentleman sent hither TO represent the inter-
ests of that territory which, however, has not, as
yet, legally organized, but merely provisional
government. From the character OF the delegate,
private and public, we presume that he will salts
factorly attend TO the interests with which he is
entrusted by his constituency; provided, OF course
that Congress shall establish the proposed terrific
rial government, and admit him 10 a seat in the
House of Representatives.
Risley's Variete.-This establishment has,
lie, and the performances have been such as to
afford satisfaction to the lovers of the style of act
ing there produced
Mrs. Howard, the popular commedenne and
vocalist, has been engaged for another week.
As il determined to deserve success in afording
permanent place Of amusement, the enterprisng
proprietor designs opening the apartments above
the saloon MUSEUM, and depository for all
novel and interesting subjects
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Refusal to Open Sixth Street.-The Mayorof
Washington, last night, sent 10 the two boards Of
the city councils copy of letter from the Secre-
tary of the Interior, in which he says that the
President of the United States has duly examined
and considered the application made by the corpo-
ration of Washington for the opening of Sixth
street, from the Washington city canal TO street
south; and finding that the question was decided
by his predecessor, and believing the decision to
be in accordance with the law on the subject, de-
clines to overrule it, as requested.
A Neat style Of Street Advertising has been
introduced by Mr. Risley. Not only are his large
showbills posted on board with "Rsley's Va
reten painted at the head, in prominent letters,
but handbills Of the play, in gilt frames, are hung
up in conspicuous places in the public streets.
Heretofore, the custom has been to carelessly
slap J the bills against any surface large enough
for The purpose.
Assault.-on Saturday night, while John IL.
Hall and John Knott were in Rabbit and Powers
refectory, they got into dispute, when the for
mcr, seizing pepper bottle, struck the latter over
the eye with it, laying open the flesh, which fell
over the lid The offender was, on Sunday, COM
.mitted to prison, in default Of bail.
The National Theatre was opened for the
season last night, under the auspices of Mr.. E A.
Marshall the popular lessee and manager. The
far-famed and wonderful Rayel Family performed
with their usual acceptance and to the delight of
a large concourse of spectators. Besides their
attractions, the dramatic company appeared in the
comedy Of the |" Elton Boy"
Promotion.--Afer we left Major Fields hotel
opening on Saturday night, he was unanimously
promoted, by the large number of friends in at
tendance, to the rank of Colonel; distinction TO
which he is Justly entitled, if it is meant to en-
body, in one word, warm heart, manly virtue,
enterprise, social disposition, and unsurpassed
fitness for the vocation in which he is honorably
engaged.
Horn & Landis will open their budget-fnn
and music-in Georgetown tonight, where they
will continue for two or three nights. We will
sayto our Georgetown friends, that seldom have
they ever heard a better band. Harvey Johnson.
,,a,.,ror lafa IF Eun Ela's irouna
will give them something original and unique in
his line
The Canal.--During the past week seventy
two boats have arrived at Georgetown, thirty
thousand seven hundred tons of coal the remain
der from different points along the line, with -four,
grain, wood, and other commodities.
Mr.. John FOy, we learn, opened his new
hotel yesterday and entertained his friends. He
has located himself near the railroad station, on
New Jersey avenue, orer Tiber creek and has
fine establishment.
The Dairymen engaged in business in Wash
ngton have resolved that, after the 1st of Decem-
Der 10 the LIST Of May next, they will sell milk
for less than ten cents quart.
DIED.
In this city, on the 2sth instant, JOHN j. c. BIBB,
aged SO years The friends Of the family respectfully
invited to attend his funeral from the residence of Mrs
Burnley, street, quarter before g. this day.
Baltimore Sun and Louisville papers please copy]
For Hats or Caps, call at HENDLEYS, Sc
cond door east Of the United States Hotel, Penn
sylvania avenue where also may be be found
great variety ofunder-shrts drawers dress-shirts,
gloves, hosiery, cravats and other goods for gen.