Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-31

| sympaihies of the whole country. Wisely and
| generously has the liberaiy of Congress been
| dispensed in the building up of our city, regard
ing IL not only as the seat Of National sovereignty
| but as a common bond of affection aud union. In
sustaining and pushing forward this development
and establishment Of the Metropolis, our citizens
have fully performed their part, whether we re-
gard the efforts of the city government or those OF
| private character. Notwithstanding the bur-
| dens of taxation and other difficulties which its
anomalous position creates, the evidences ofpubic
and private enterprise, both useful and elegant in
their character are constantly multiplying around
us. II is gratifying 10 observe that this prosperity
is mot marred by the painful inequality of over
| grown wealth and squalid poverty, but that it is
one Of general and substantial character, en-
bracng and improving the condition Of all classes.
| II is not only, however, in the evidences of ma
terial wealth and prosperity that we have 10
congratulate ourselves. Private munifcence has
established in our midst distinguished institu-
ton of science, and, Notwithstanding difficulties
may surround its early progress, II will doubtless
realize the liberal purposes of its founder, and be-
| come, not only to our immediate city but to the
world, the source ofthe highest science and use-
| ful instruction. Private seminaries of education
abound, conducted by teachers not only skilled in
the profession, but also fully appreciat
ing its high obligations. Our public schools have
unfoded a new era in the history of our city, ex-
/ ercising most potential and suspicious influence
not only in the diffusion Of intelligence, but in the
establishment of the morals and well-beipg of our
| community. With these advantages, and other
| influences of the most favorable character sur
rounding US, we may justly hope that our city will
prove worthy of its distinguished position and
honored name |; and, in the accomplishment OF
this trust that discretion, diligence, and cordial
cooperation will govern our counsels and direct
our efforts.
Respectfully, &c, JNo. T. TOWERS.
Liberia Emigrants.-- While at the railroad
station, yesterday afternoon, we notice no less
than FIVE wagons filed with bedding, trunks
boxes, bundles, and even baskets containing fowl
These things were placed in the baggage car, 10
be transported to Baltimore. They belonged TO a
company of upwards of fifty manumitted slaves,
formerly belonging TO the estates of Messrs. Geo
Love and T. Herndon; Of Fauquier and Loudoun
counties, Virginia, as We were informed by gen.
| tleman connected with the American Colonial
ton Society, who was present experimenting the
storage of the baggage. The heirs of these estates
give the emgrants outfit of clothing, agricultu-
raj end mechanics tools, provisions, and cooking
utensils, costing $4,000, including their removal
to Baltimore, whence they will sail in the Liberia
packet during the present week.
Having seen the baggage, we were interested
in looking at the respective owners of it. They
were in a special carmen, women, and chill
dren; old and young; from the ay-headed pa
triarch to the infant in the arms. They looked
cheerful in view of the enjoyment of freedom in
the Liberian republic, while there seemed to be,
natural, a regret to part, perhaps, forever,
from the scenes Of their childhood with all their
loved associations. They were well-dressed, some
of the women in the fashion, as ifthey were nicely
on pleasure trip, instead, of on the eve on lg
and perious journey to Africa.
May they have pleasant voyage and arrive at
their place of destination, and realize their ondest
anticipations.
Mayor Pro. Tem.-The Mayor Of Washington.
last night, to both branches of the City Coun-
ellis communication informing them as he intends
to be absent short time from the city, he has de-
puted Silas III. Hill, esq president Of the Board
of Aldermen, to act Mayor during such tenn
porary absence, in pursuance of the authority
conferred by the sixth section Of the charter OF
IS4s
The Mayor has left the city for Woodlawn,
Montgomery county, Maryland, where he is to be
married to Miss Eliza, daughter of DR.. VIM. P.
Palmer, of that place.
Metropolitan Mechanics Institute. The
second exhibition, for the promotion and encour.
agement of manufactures, commerce. and the me-
chanic and useful arts, will be opened in this city,
on Thursday, the eighth day of February next, in
the new and splendid hall Of the Smithsonian In
stitution. To this exhibition the manufacturers,
mechanics, artists, inventors, and Others desiring
to display the results Of their labor, skill, ingenu-
iiy, and TASTE from all pcAions of the Union, are
codrially Invited TO contribute.
No Cessation Of the Deluge.-As the in.
tended ball in Odd Fellows Hall has been post
will remain until Thursday. Miss Emmons, the
blind vocalist, will still continue 10 delight the
crowded audiences with the pleasures Of pathetic
and sentimental song.
Mental Improvement.-A society has re-
Gently been organized in this city, called the
Washington Literary Lyceum," and, as its name
implies, has for its object literary improvement.
The meetings are to be held on Thursday even.
ings, in Temperance Hall.
Military Funerals.-The Montgomery Guards
and the National Grays were on parade yesterday
the first named, attending the funeral of Lawrence
O'Brien, and the latter attending that Of Michael
p. Mohun, their deceased members.
The Orphans Of st. Vincents Asylum, a
large number Of them, were out on promen ade
yesterday under the care Of their matrons. They
had beautiful day for their recreation.
The Weather, yesterday was uncomfortably
warm, during sunshine, notwithstanding the heavy
fall Of rain on Saturday night. The outponring OF
the clouds had the beneficial effect Of cleansing
the streets and laying the dust, much TO the com
fort ofthe inhabitants.
NEW YORK TO THE WHITE NOUN
IN tains Direct by Raiiroad-Va Hartford,
Springfield, Bellows Falls, Windsor, White River,
and Wells River 10 Littleton, base of the Noun
tains, and via Montpelier, Burlington, st. Adams
and Rouses Point TO Ogdensburg and Montreal.
Ticket Ofices-New Haven Railroad, corner
Broadway and Canal street, and cofner of 96th
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