Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-06-15
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Hospitalities.-A member Of The city council,
on Monday, made preparations 70 receive, AZ night,
company Of invited guests, 70 talk over the re-
suits of the recent election, and, among other
pIeasurable things, to smoke with him fragrant
cigar of which he is peculiarly fond but notice Of
those arrangements having reached hundreds of
other of his feow-ciiizens, they assembled on the
premises at an early hour no doubt supposiag that,
in the exuberance Of his exultant feelings, the
entertainment was intended for everybody who
might be disposed to come and partake oft. The
bonfres blazed near by, and occasionally the can
non was fired, and in the midst of the excitement
a procession with a band OF music passed by,
those in line giving the worthy councilman a
deafening huzzas. Near eleven o'clock the door
of the gentleman's residence had to be opened,
and in rushed not the invited guests few select
friends, but the anxious crowd. They quickly
helped themselves to the good things Astounding,
enjoyed the sport, and retired in fine spirits, but
whether or not the host was as well pleased we
did not learn, though we have our private opinion
upon the subject.
AmcnOmcnt OI the CHaItcE.--h McHofiai
to Congress in circulation for signatures asking
an amendment of the charter of the Corporation
Of Washington, that the polls for electing all its
municipal officers may be opened at an earlier
hour that the corporate authorities shall divide
the wards Of the city into two or more election
districts, so that all the votes may be taken con-
veniently in one day, and that the voters be re-
CURED to vote piva vocs.
Water for the District.-The subject of
making an appropriation for continuing the water
works was resumed in the House of Representa-
tives, yesterday-Mr. Chandler giving notice that
he intended 10 submit an amendment TO the gem
eral Appropriation bill for that purpose. This
gentleman supported his proposition by speech,
showing the necessity and Importance Of copi-
Gus supply Of the pure and healthful liquid from
the Great Falls of the Potomac.
Spiritual AIphabet.--We were informed, yes
terday, that gentleman in this city has received
from his mother, who resides in Europe, a little
machine SO constructed, with an alphabetical
arrangement as to facilitate INSTRUMENTATION
with Spirits II is said to be Of her own inven-
ton, and displays much ingenuity. We have not
yet seen this machine announced in the list Of
patents. Considering the spiritual delusion in
this country, il is reasonable TO suppose that the
new alphabetical continuance woald find rapid
sale. ss
Fuel.--Anthracite coal, seven dollars and half
ton and pine wood, five dollars; oak, six dol
lars, and hickory, seven dollars a cord The Sc
are The winter prices, and, from present NORMA
ton, are not likely 10 be abated during the present
summer, as heretofore.
New Paper Issues.-The corporation of the
city Of Georgetown is calling in. its circulation OF
one and two dollar notes, and supplying theft
place with notes Of the denomination of FIVE, six,
and seven dollars.
The Concert of the Marine Band, on the
Capitol grounds, yesterday evening, was nume-
rously attended. The weather was pleasant, and
the many countenances of the listeners were
cheerful. t@ ss.al
Charter Ref0rms-Our Georgetown neighbors,
on Monday, rejected an amended charter present
ed 10 them for their approval. A convention to
prepare one more acceptable in its details is now
contemplated.
Patents.-During the last week ffty-fve pat
ents for improvements and inventions were issued
from the United States Patent Office.
The Latest Storm blew down thirteen Of the
posts Of the House Telegraph Company.
Miss White appears this evening, at Caruss
Saloon, in readings from Shakespeare and other
authors.
SUNDAY IN BRooKLYN-STREET PREACHING,
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