Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-05-09

We presume that there will be an investigation
Of the affair, with view to learn the precise truth.
It is somewhat singular that yesterday, the COM
mittee for the District OF Columbia were to meet
and hear arguments on the subject of the location
Washington and Georgetown being represented in
the persons Of the mayor Of each of these corpora
tons.
Burglars.-We have heard of so many acts Of
burglary, within the last year, that we have
ceased TO regard them with surprise. They are
to be anticipated with as much certainty as the
holding Of market on stated days Of the week
Entire neighborhoods, during single night, are
laid under contribution, the rogues contentng
themselves with the larceny of portable valuables
to be found in kitchens and dining rooms. Some
times they light the gas, and partake of midnight
supper.
Last week, a large house on F street was
tered and picked from garnet to cellar the thieves,
among other plumber, selecting the choicest arti-
cles of clothing even invading the chambers where
the inmates were asleep for that purpose! They
captured, in addition, silverware and coin. 1t is
said that they returned to the same premises the
next night perhaps for the purpose Of making
clean sweep Of the furniture, but were driven of.
They are as adrot as rats and mice, and as easily
escape the vigilance of housekeepers and the po-
lice.
Canine Col)eerts.-In certain parts OF the
world, it is said dogs do not bark, and, further,
that, being initiative animals, they produce the
bark in the effort to talk like human beings! If
so, it is to be presumed that the serenades of the
CANNES are designed to initiate some of the fash
ionable concerts, at which men and women sing
in grand chorus. Complaints are general that not
only are dogs permitted TO enjoy the entire free
dom of the city, during the day, but unrestrained
liberty in the night. Such howlings and barkings,
in the various tones peculiar TO the race, were
never before heard TO such an extent as now. Big
dogs and little ones, of the several families of ca
mines, as if moved by spirit of rivalry, and in
contempt ofthe public taste, exercise their pecu-
liar mouthing powers, to prevent our citizens from
participating in "Nature's sweet restorer-balmy
Sleep" Alas there is no remedy for those an
noyances except in the form Of leaden bullets adj
ministered from the barrels of a revolver.
The "CoIored People."-The avenue, yes
terday evening, was again lined with hundreds Of
F" coored persons !" we cannot say-black, for they
were Of all compilations from the ebony to the
lightest shade of mulatto. There was an ordina-
ton of ministers in the little white church near
the Capitol, and that was the great scene of attrac
ton. The conference Of the Bethelites has been
in session for week past; the organization en-
bracing within its bounds Baltimore, Washington
county, (Maryand,) and Delaware. On Sunday
there were many visiters Of Colored people"
from the surrounding country, and the churches
belonging TO that class in this city had their pulpts
supplied with the conference ministers, after the
manner of ade white folks" on similar church oc-
casions.
The Balloon.--We learn that six feet in length
of Mr.. EIliott's balloon was so much injured by
the wind of Saturday that several days will be oc-
cupied in its repair. Besides, the netting was
siderably torn. Nobody complains because the
money paid for admission into the enclosure was
not returned, for the reason that the fee was
paid for witnessing the interesting process OF
imitation. He is resolved TO crafty our citizens at
an early day with an ascension.
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May Ball.-Carusi will, this evening, afford the
lovers of the dance an opportunity to enjoy them
selves at his Saloon, the scene of so many annual
reunions in celebration Of the month Of flowers.
This gentleman was the first to introduce such
festivals in this city, and has thus contributed to
add to the innocent amusements Of more than one
generation.
Military Visit.--Thc Reading (Pa.) Rifemen
Captain Franconi, will make military visit to our
city on Monday next They will, we learn, be the
guests of the German Yagers. Quarters have
been engaged for them at the Empire House
TIE Sunday school Celebration will take
place next Monday morning; the line TO move
at nine o'clock TO the Capitol grounds, where sew
era! addresses will be delivered
Risley's Variete will, we learn, be opened this
evening with choice company, and Miss KIM
belly has been engaged to perform for six nights
TtOR LEASE.--The National Theatre In
II the city Of Washington, for the ensuing sea
of, hx, Nata al atra