Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-29
ITEMS OF NEWS.

but apparently well authenticated account Of a
negro named Tuntemah," alias Simon Who was
born in Africa 100 odd years ago; was stolen and
brought TO- this country in 100 became the slave
of General Washington and was finally liberated
and settled in Fayette county, where he still lives
in the enjoyment of good health He has of late
years visited several agricultural fairs, where he
has been an object of interest visitors aud bids
fair TO live many years longer.
AID FOR SAvANNAu.-The Providence Posi- says
the sum OF 81 500 has been CT Ilcce in that city
for the relief Of the sufferers at Savannah, most
Of which has already been forwarded to that city.
We learn, from the Ns,cs, that 81 100 had been
sent from Newport 10 Savannah, contributed
chiefly by residents of Savannah and vicinity, So
journing at that place. A collection was also to
be taken up in all the Newport churches yester-
day, for the same praiseworthy object.
AT last accounts, over 100000 had been re-
ceived at Savannah for the relief of the Sufferers
FRAUD IN CoAL-The manner OF selling aud
delivering coal in cities, is matter that is exciting
some attention. As the custom is. the purchaser
possesses no means Of determining whether he has
good weight or measure, having 10 rely entirely
on the honesty Of the seller and the employers.
The Boston Advertiser, speaking on the subject,
says
alt is the practice, we understand in Eng
land, TO send the coal 10 the purchaser in large
bags made of some stout material adapted TO the
purpose. The bag il inte nded TO contain given
weight, say 200 pounds pair OF scales is sent
with the load of coal, and the purchaser, if he
pleases can weigh every bag; but he generally
xutfh Ohtno one mr. txuo tak.
at venture ont Of the wagon load"
THE PorATo CRoP.--The Woonsockei, (R. ~
Patriot says that the potato crop in that vicinity
very good and The yield fair, with little or no dis
ease. We believe the same is true in great por.
ton Of New England. In Vermont, where the
crops few weeks ago, exhibited symptoms OF rot
il is now said promises we'll and the late planted
were never doing better. At Boston, good Che
nangos may now be bought at retail for 81 10 TO
81 20 busheI and peach blows and whites for
GO TO 70 cents, and carriers and white blue noses
for Q so 10 50 a barrel
WILLIAM KIssANE, one of the parties implicated
in the charge OF destroying the steamboat Martha
Washington, whereby large sum Of money was
alleged TO have been frsudulenily Obtained from
arrested at Cincinnati, charged with the heavy
forgeries in New York that have recently been
perpetrated. II Is probable one of the charges
brought against Kissape is that OF the forgery Of
The Bank Of the Republic, for nine thousand dol
lars, which is no doubt fresh in the recollection
of our readers
A CATHOLIC PRIEST, named Timothy Mullen, |
was held in $3.50, in Philadelphia, on Tuesday, TO
appear and answer the charge Of stealing peck |
et.book containing SIP, from Mrs. Hicks, the |
keeper OF the Blue Anchor Tavern. When arr
rested by the officers, charged with the execution /
Of the law, he was very abusive, and il was with
some difficulty his holiness was conveyed before
the alderman. He was locked up.
The FARMERS AND VIRGINIA BANK On the Isl |
Of January last, the circulation, of the Bank of
Virginia, Farmers Bank Of Virginia, Bank ofthe
Valley Of Virginia, and Exchange Bank Virginia,
was $780, ,357, and on The lei OF July last, 81
l76, l02, making difference OF s2,4s6,225,
NEW PLAY--Bunon has brought out an
" Original American Comedy" II Is called "Now-
a-days Ito be chiefly remarkable for its con.
stsut hits atAhe press, and the politics, and the
politicians ofthe day.
The CHOLERA AT MARTissBURe-Tbe Martins.
burg G0tais or Wednesday says The epidemic has
entirely disappeared from thai place. Since the
18th instant, there have been eight deaths, one
occurring on Tuesday