Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-10
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How Thicfwas Discovered Some month
ago, while Mr.. George w. e. Kennedy was a
work in new house, which he had consuucle
for himself young man, named John Smonds
came in and asked "ihe time Of day" Mr.. Ken
nedy's watch was hanging against the wall. III
missed il shortly after Simonds had left III,
premises.
Suspicion, however, attached TO an old MAJ
who was there employed, as he had been con
vict in the penitentary, and as there was no evi
dence that he had altogether reformed. Mr. Ken
needy had this individual arrested and taken be
fore Justice Dom, who dismissed him for want o
evidence. Subsequently, Mr.. Kennedy caused
Simonds to be arrested, and he was likewise
set at liberty for similar reason. But, one day
while Mr.. Davis, the Chief Of Police, was in
watchmaker's store, searching aAer some stolen
articles, he saw a silver watch, which fully an
swered the description given Of il given by the
loser The clerk, on inquiry, said that Il had been
left there by young man, who had ofeted to sci
il for five dollars but he was told 10 bring some
person with him 10 certify 10 his character. The
young man did not return probably fearing the
consequences Of his conduct So, Simonds was
again arrested; and the clerk, having been sum
moned before Justice Dom, recognized The ac-
| cused as the person who had left the watch with
him.
Justice Dom committed him 10 jail, and his trial
| took place before the Criminal Court on Friday
He was found guilty, and will doubtless be SEN
tened to the Pententiary; the value of the watch
being twenty-five dollars.
The Dying Gladiator.-This statue is now
on exhibition at Morrison's building, Four-and-a-
half street, near Pennsylvania avenue. Certif-
| Gates Of celebrated artists and the testimony OF
others declare il to be true correct, and faith
full copy Of the celebrated work Of antiquity in
the Captoline Museum, at Rome. II was execu-
originally, was eight thousand dollars, bur Mr..
Risque, of this city, purchased il for less sum on
the closing ofthe New York CrystalPal where,
| for several months, it was exhibited.
The statue represents naked manly form, re-
clining on his shield his weapon broken, and ex-
pirng from mortal wound in the side. No work
in marble (white as SNOWY could be more true TO
| nature. The anatomy, the posture, the counte-
nance, the almost perceptibly sinking frame, COM
pose spectacle on which the eye loves to dwell
in wonder and delight the great artistic produc
ton.
During the past week, il has been visited by the
President and his family, members of Congress,
and hundreds of persons of less distinction, in
GLIDING those who have Just conceptions OF the
sublime and the beautiful.
The room is handsomely furnished for the COM
fort of visiters, who can sit in cushioned chairs
and view and admire, at their LEISURE the statue
of the Dying Gladiator before them.
Matrimony.-It is subject of remark, that the
number of widowers who have again entered into
the matrimonial life, during the last two or three
months is much larger than at any former period in
the ciiys history, This is a strong argument in
favor of the hymenial condition, according 10 the
opinion of ladies. Notwithstanding, bachelors,
who ought TO be married, still hesitate 10 try their
fortunes in that lottery. With so many prizes
| ready TO be won before them. we must either con
cIude that they have suIeredthe day ofsusceptible
| impressions 10 pass, or that their modesty is so
excessive as 10 act restraining power.
Boy, about six years Of age, the son of Mr..
Cole living on the farm of Mr.. c. Alexander, on
the Virginia side Of the Potomac, on Friday morn
ing, during the Temporary absence Of his mother,
cut of, with Ratchet, three Of the fingers Of his
infant brother, as he lay in the cradle, with the
right hand resting on the side. The mother hap
PLY, returned in time TO prevent the lad from in
Actng similar blow upon the other hand of the
infant, and arrested his arm before he consum-
mated the act.
Circuit Court.-For the last two weeks the
case OF Gilbert Cameron against John Sniffin has
been pending in this court. They, together, built
the Smithsonian Institution, Browns Hotel, and
Trinity Church, and the suit arises out of BUSH
ness transactions. Plans and specifications, mod
els, etc, have been exhibited 10 the jury, and a
| large number OF witnesses examined.
The case, il is supposed, will occupy several
days Of the present week.
An Inquest was held on Friday evening, over
the body of young Welchman, named Daniel
Reese who was thrown from wagon the day
before, and died Of the injuries which he thus re-
ceived. The jury returned a verdict Of death
by accident
Education.-The American Association for
the advancement Of education, will hold its fourth
annual session in the lecture room Of the Smith.
| sonian Institution, during the interval between
| Christmas and New Years Day, commencing on
Tuesday the 10Th instant.
HomeIess.-on Friday night, seven men vol
UNFAIRLY came 10 the central watch house for lodg