Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-19
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The Change-There is now no occasion to
drink pint and half of ice-water every five
minutes. Humanity is moi, with distressing look
and gasping BREATH compelled all the time TO be
wiping copous, continuous gatherings of perspi-
ration from the face; the feet are not blistered
through the shoe on the public streets juleps,
coblers, and lemonades, are not in demand as
body-cooiers umbrellas are not generally hoisted
to avert the golden sun-beams, nor is very little
patch Of shade eagerly sought by the pedestrian
to prevent comp de solieL Less than two weeks
since we all breathed an atmosphere like 10 that
of bakers oven; everybody was wishing, ear
nestly desiring, an outpouring from the clouds.
Life was almost intolerable, and mortals sighed
for change" The heart is now gratifed; more
delightful weather than the present was never be-
fore enjoyed in this metropolis, according 10 the
experience Of one Of the oldest inhabitants" for
we have several venerable gentlemen who claim
this honorable distinction, and one of them is out
of town. However this may be, we rejoice that
Providence SO highly favors us. The bright sky,
the lovely sunset, 1--WE cannot say much about
the sun-rise,) the bamy air, the agreeable temper
AZURE, all combine TO give expression to the gen.
eral Joy because of the heavenly visitation.
Mud Machines and w-Nothingism -
The city councils have passed law authorizing
the appointment ola joint committee of the two
boards, to proceed to New York and Alexandria
for the purpose of examining the dredging ma
chimes of Charles H. Forde, Osgood, and others,
and appropriating $3.50 to defray the expenses OF
the committee, which is composed of Messrs. Pep
per and Clarke, Of the aldermen, and Messrs Jo-
seph w. Davis and Plant, of the board of common
council.
During the debate in the first named chamber,
DIR. Borrows opposed the bill, and objected to the
committees going on a Know nothing" expedi-
ton at the public expense.
Mr.. Pepper said il was a dirty business TO ex-
anime mud machines, but, nevertheless, he was
always willing to serve the corporations even at a
personal sacrifice. He was individually able TO
bear the expenses of any spree he might desig-
nate for himself, and treated with contempt the
remark, made in the other board that the commit
tee were going on corporation spree.
Mr.. Clarke replied to DR.. Borrows, saying that
the professional gentleman had not attacked the
measure fairly. He should have hit the matter in
the face at once, and not attempt TO kill il by side
| blows.
The Doctor in response, said his friend had got
into the dark, but he hoped the member would
soon return to the light again; that is, emerge
from "Know-nothingism.n
Runaway.-Yesterday afternoon, a mule, at
tached to wagon belonging TO dealer in grain,
| taking advantage Of the absence Of the driver,
| started from the corner of Third street, at full
| speed, for diversion on Pennsylvania avenue
The vehicle was loaded with bags Of corn, four Of
which, in succession, joted out into the street.
| One Of these broke, and, a consequence, the
| contents were scattered. Boys Immediately gath
ered some Of them filling their hats with grain
while others amused themselves by throwing
granular particles at their otherwise occupied
fellows. Not little excitement prevailed. They
who were watching the movements Of the mule,
expected every moment to see him dash against
a lamp post or kill somebody. However, the pro-
gress ofthe animal was arrested before any serious
damage ensued. Even this incident, trihing il
is, appeared to be highly acceptable, as il dis
turbed the prevalent, undressing quiet on the
great thoroughfare.
Nominations.-The Mayor of Washington,
yesterday afternoon, submitted to the Board Of
Aldermen for confirmation, the following nomina-
tons:
George w. Hardness, TO be commissioner for
the First and Second wards.
Francis B. Lord, to be commissioner for the
Third and Fourth wards
| Joseph s. Martin TO be commits sioner for the
Fifth and Sixth wards.
Henry d. Gunnell, 10 be commissioner for the
Seventh ward.
VIM H. Lusby, TO be superintendent of sweeps
for the Fifth ward, in place Of VIM 7. Jones, re-
signed.
The nominations were laid on the table until a
future meeting.
Alexandra and Washington Railroad
Books for receiving subscriptions TO the capital
stock of this company were opened at the mayors
Office, in this city, on the twelfth instant; but, up