Washington sentinel., 1854-07-13
ITEMS or NEWS,

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INDIAN TROUBLES IN WASHINGTON TERRIroRY--
We learn from Captain Robertson, of the brig
Tarquina, says the San Francisco Herald, that il
was understood at Whidbys Island that the peo-
pie of Bsngham Bay were thrown into consid-
cradle excitement, owing to an anticipated attack
from q body of Queen Charlotte's Island Indians;
and call has been made upon the acting govern.
ment for troops to sustain their defence. Some
of The head chiefs of that tribe had been recently
killed by white man near Olympia, and an al
tempt was made for the purpose of revenge
These Indians are very brave, and much superior
in intelligence TO the North American Indians. Il
was also stated that upon Bellevue Island an
armed body Of seyentyfve Indians had been
placed by Governor Douglas, ofVancouver Island,
oprevent the seizure of sheep belonging to the
Hudson's Bay Company, by the United States in
spector. This one of the disputed isands, and
there is some difficulty between the officers of the
two governments, for which Governor Douglass ut
tempted 10 arrest the Inspector. The collector,
Colonel Ebly, was absent on visit to the islands,
and at the lime The Tarquina sailed, was daily
expected.
DOUBLE LEVER BRIpGE.-We have received
from Messrs. Samuel and Thomas Champion. of
this city designs Of their patent iron bridge. The
plan is novel one, consisting OF sections,
each balanced on pier under its centre, and 80
constructed that any weight upon one end Of the
section has an equal bearing upon half of its
entire length. The Suspension rods and braces
are made of a tapering FORM largest where is re-
quired the greatest strength. These sections are
so connected that any weight on one Of them is
equally supported by the next. Another advan-
tage of TINS plan is, that section when discon.
nected from the others, can revolvc On the pier.
as a substitute for draw. In our opinion, il is
an admirable invention, combining strength, light.
ness, safety, and economy.
We recommend il 10 the consideration of build.
ers and constructors throughout the country.
The RED RIvbn RArr-The Shreveport South
'cestern says: We are gratifed to learn that an
experienced boatman has ai last determined 10
make an offer to The War Department for the per-
mancnt removal OF the raf out OF Red river He
is confident o. making clear and good navigable
passage through the raft in six months, and then
TO be able TO keep the passage open for triaing
expense"
The FISHERIES. The latest accounts from
Newfoundland represent that the catch of fish is
likely TO prove very meagrc this season The
mercantile community Of ST. Johns were raising
subscriptions for the purpose OF sending vessel
10 Cape John for the protection OF the 6sheries-
government to pay one-half OF the expense. A
boat and crew are also TO be dispatched 10 Belle.
Isle for the same purpose.
EXECUTION OF MURDERER. Michael Jennings.
a youth Of eighteen, suffered the extreme penalty
of the law on Tuesday, at New Haven. for the
murder Of Mrs. Bradley. lie died repentant, but
unconfessed.
The FOURTH was celebrated in a suitable and
pleasant manner in the city of Hamilton, C. w.
Five hundred persons partook Of a repast under
an immense tent, pitched in grove on the shore
oil the bay. Several speeches were made and re.
sponded to by Americans and Englishmen.
TRIAL OF A PRKsT-The trial of Father Kroe
ger for an attempted rape on German girl In
Cincinnati, Nhe particulars Of which we have
sivenJ took place on Monday The
Jury were unable TO agree on verdict.
Report says there were 1870 deaths from that dis.
ease on Sunday.
DEATH OF A COMMANDER OF THE NAvY.--The
Charleston Aercnry, Of the 10th, announces the
ienth, in that city, Of Commander Richard Shu-
'rick Pinckney, of the United States navy.
THAT IS RieHT.-The Portsmouth Transcript
ays, orders have been received 10 dismantlc the
80 gun ship Pennsylvania, in consequence ofthe
often condition other spars and rigging.
The DAILY ISSUE Of the springfield (Mass)
Post has been suspended. The weekly issue
will be continued.
RESIGNATION OF BARNuM.-It is reported that p.
|. Barnum has resigned the presidency OF the
,rystal Palace Association.