Washington sentinel., 1854-03-09
4otal ann personaI.
Jacob shuster, ALA, Tom. Hand.-Tbi, iodI.

/ 0aSuu chustSI, dtids kOuts khanQ.-IhIs Inul-
vidual was discharged from the District Pcniten-
tary, a year ago, having served out the term for
which he was sentenced. II is well known that
he was convicted ofthe larceny of certain govern
ment jewels, deposited in the National Gallery.
Jim Webb, his confederate on that occasion,
appearing against him as the principal witness,
While Hand was in the peniteniiary, he was
what is called "a good prisoner;' that is, he would
work without complaining, and was particularly
obedient TO every command Of the warden and
his deputies. His wife, faithful 10 him while un-
dergoing trial in the criminal court, relaxed not
in her affection during his iucarceration and was
from time TO time privileged 10 see her unhappy
husband. The kind attention, tue ardent attach
mcnt that deep crime could not snbdue, con-
strained him frequently to say that, once more at
liberty, he would pursue life Of virtue for the
sake of his good angel and the children of their
union.
Just before the expiration Of his term Of impris
onmcnt, she came hither, seeking TO have him
pardoned by the President Of the United States,
(Mr. FIlmore.) III order that he might, by such an
act of clemency retain all the rights and immun-
ties belonging 10 free citizen but this was not
accorded, and he, having served the full period,
was discharged, shorn of some of the inestimable
American political privileges.
We had hoped that the devoted minstratons of
his wife and the claims of his children would have
restrained his dishonest propensties, after having
in more than one case felt the severe penalties OF
the offended law; but, il appears that week ago,
he again made his appearance the criminal
stage, in New York, and. with confederate, was
arrested for passing counterfeit nne-doar bills on
the Brandon bank of Vermont.
Hand is carpenter or cabinet-maker an excel
lent workman, and therefore capable of making
honest living but, il seems he prefers the vo-
cation of thief
Aulick's Car -Coupling.-We had an oppor-
tunity, the other day, Of seeing this valuable in
vention in full operation, in the rotunda of the
Capitol; the proprietor giving, in miniature, a
fair idea of its action on large scale. It's prin-
cipe is sefacting, and the safety and facility with
which railroad cars are connected or detached bid
defiance TO all danger of killing or gripping pas
sengers. The construction ofthe coupling is sim
pie and cheap. Mr.. Auck informs us that il has
been in practical operation on the Winchester and
Potomac railroad for the last ten months, per-
forming to the full extent everything for which it
is designed; producing such confidence IN its
merits not by himself but every one who has wit
workings that he proposes, pay all doc
tors bills and funeral expenses, when manning or
death occurs by the use of his couplings. That's
fair. r.
He has our hearty good wishes for his success,
and for Just reward Of his ingenuity so intimate
| ly connected in this case, with the concerns of
humanity
/ Reward.-The board of managers Of the Wash
ington National Monument society have offered a
reward Of one hundred dollars for the arrest and
conviction Of the person or persons who on the
night of the fifth instant, stole and destroyed the
block of marble sent hither from the government
| of Rome to be deposited in the monument.
| Native Costumc.-An item in the Globe of yes.
tcrday afternoon states that the Nebraska Indians
have been holding secra council with the com
I missioner Of Indian affairs for the sale of thei
lands, and that they appear in their native NAKRI
| costume" We do not wonder that the treaty ne
gotations are conducted with closed doors
S Know Nothings."-We learn that this re
Gently introduced association in this city already
numbers five or six hundred members, who are
not communicative openly as to their objects and
intentions. If ignorance Tor TO know nothing J
is bliss It's folly to be wise
Strawberries.--We invite attention to the ad-
rertisement of Mr.. George Newland, "lhe Ameri-
can strawberry man. who is now in this city, for
the sale of choice varieties Of plants. The deli
ciousness of the fruit should induce a more gene
raj cultivation OF it, .s.@
The Wcather.--The average heat of the
thermometer at sunrise in the shade during the
week ending yesterday, was 40 degrees, with
bright bamy weather, and light rains
The Variete nightly continues to be largely and
fashionaby attended; the establishment being de-
servedly popular, and the theatrical entertain
ments of choice and instructive character