Washington sentinel., 1854-06-11
ITEMS OF NEWS.

BALLOON ASCENSION AT THE CRYSTAL PALACE
ACCIDENT TO THE AERoNAUT-EscApE OF THE BAL
LOON. &c-NEw YORK, June 9.-Mr Wise, the
celebrated aeronaut, according TO announcement
ascended in his balloon to-day from the Crystal
Palace. An immense concourse Of people collected
10 witness the exhibition. The process of imitation
was gone through with in due form and success-
fully The period arrived, after having sent off
various pilots to ascertain the direction of the
wind when the aeronaut was TO take his position
in the car and mount upward. He came forward,
all prepared, before the immense crowd, and got
into the car; the fastenings were cut, and the
aerial ship mounted upwards. A strong wind
prevailed at the tme and after ascending, the bal
loon steered towards Flushing, where coming
within some fifty feet Of the earth, Mr.. Wise fell
out He struck the ground with much force and
was seriously but not dangerously hurt. Besides
several bruises, one fhis front teeth was knocked
ut. His escape was miraculous. The balloon
took quick upward flight, going towards Boston,
and soon disappeared, probably not to be heard OF
in hurry-Sun.
NuPTIAL PREsESTs.--Among the many pretty
presents 10 Mrs. Mowatt, upon the occasion other
Spencer's Fairy Queen, from her publishers in
Boston, Messrs. Ticknor, Reed & Fields--a beau
tiful copy Of Miranda gazing at the shipwreck,
rom Miss Apple.on--an elegant inkstand, sur
rounded by cupids, from Mr.. Peterson Of Philade-
phia-a Parian vase from friend magnificent
wrought silver vase from her brother Charles
Ogden-a set of pearls from the groom-a beaut
fully embroidered chain from her sister Mrs. Mecke
and worked by her own hands; besides silver, en-
broideries and fancy-work without limit.
We learn that that the happy couple will spend
this day Sunday al the residence of Mr.. Rtchie's
father, Thomas Richie, esq, in this city, and to-
morrow will depart for Brandon Virginia.
FrLIBUsTERIsM IN CENTRAL AMERIcA.-The gov
ernor of Honduras has issaed proclamation
against the alleged designs Of company of ad-
venturers composed of English, Germans, and
Americans, who intend TO plant an American col
my upon part Of the Mosquito territory, which
hey have seized, under pre,ence Of sale from
he Mosquito King 10 John Sebastian Renswick,
4 merchant Of London. Such an attempt, it is
,lleged, threatens The dignity and rights, as well
IS the interests Of Honduras, and the governor
appeals TO the sense of justice of the United States
and all civilized nations against il.
A BEAUTIFUL SILVER TEA SET wasspresented TO
Mayor Glpin, of Philadelphia YESTERDAY. bv the
City Police. 1t weighs 300 ounces, and cost s7e5
1t has upon it the following inscription: "Pre
sented to the Hon. Charles Gilpin, Mayor of the
city of Philadelphia, by the City Police, as ,rb
| ute Of their esteem Of him, man and a magis.
| trate, June 10, 1854"
| The STEAM FRrGATE SAN JAclyTo now having
her machinery repaired and renewed at the Phila-
delphia navy yard, will be ready for her trial trip
by the 18th instant, il is expected. Great interest
is felt in naval circles.to learn how the work on
| her will turn out.
| THE MEMBERS OF THE AMERICAN ENGINE CoM-
PANY fired from the top of their new house. in
Buttonwood street, below Third, Philadelphia,
| Thursday evening, salute Of 100 guns, in honor
| Of the election of Mr.. Nathan L. Keyser TO select
council in the Eleventh Ward.
| JoHN LAGEN, who was shot in Philadelphia, on
Tuesday evening by Lieutenant Cullen, is doing
well at the hospital though not yet considered out
of danger He bears the reputation it is said, OF
i
| feet Of the liquor at the time he was shot was
mainly because he was not accustomed to ardent
spirits.
A LONDON CAB lately made its appearance in
Broadway, New York, and created quite a sensa-
lion among the coaches. The driver sits behind
on a raised seat
ELECTION OF A MASONIC GRAND MAsTER.-Jos.
d. Evans, esq. of Brooklyn, was, on Thursday
evening, elected grand master Of the Grand Lodge
ofFree and Accepted Masons in the State of New
York. Mr.. Evans elected by a majority OF
about two TO one over his competitor, Daniel s.
| Wright, esq
IMMENSE RAILROAD EARNiSGs.-We learn, unof
ficiay that the freight earning OF the Chicago and
Gaena railroad, for the month OF May, were about
$4,000. The passenger earnings are probably
100000 more making S13o,o0 in all