Washington sentinel., 1854-03-02

ments. Their faces are panied red-a color 10
(which they are especially partial. Some of these
Indians wear blue bankets others white, and sew
eral of them red. They attracted much attention
yesterday on the promenade, and caused some
what of an excitement on their visit TO the gallery
of the House of Representatives, while that hon
orable body was engaged in eecling public
printer
We presume that, in the course Of few days,
they will have talk with the Commissioner Of
Indian Affairs in relation TO the business which
has induced their visit TO Washington.
Pleasant Trip.-The company who have
been pettoning both Congress and the city coun-
ellis for permission to stretch railroad from
Georgetown to the navy yard, have not only in
vited joint committee of the municipal fathers
TO accompany them TO New York "to examine the
practical operation of city railroads" but promise
that the "trip shall be ''free Of charge"
According to the arrangement, the railroad pro-
iectors with five Aldermen and ten common
councilmen, will take passage to-day for the great
commercial metropolis, TO see the extraordinary
spectacle of far-exterdng parallel iron bars in the
thorougfares, along which horses draw cars
this is the practical operation" but we are not so
well assured that the sight is of itself sufficient
indncement for the visit
AS TO the design Of the projectors, it is stated in
their letter to the councils: !" We wish you to un-
derstand from members Of your own body what
these railroads are, after investigation of the
matter by them"
We have no objection to these things; on the
contrary, we shall be pleased if the committee
bring home new ideas on the subject of internal
improvements, such can be introduced here TO
the general advantage Of our citizens. To say
the least, the railroad petitioners right down
generous to pay the way Of so many of our city
legislators But if the corporation itself wanted
10 be informed on the subject of the street rail-
ways of New York, it would have been more be-
coming, or dignifed, 10 appropriate money enough
for plain trayeIng-that is, without the extras
from The city exchequer; for, under present cir
cums,ances, i, looks if the sovereigns of Wash
ington are short of change.
With all proper respect, we trust our friends
will have a pleasant time while abroad, and
safe return to the bosom Of their constituents.
Park Benjamin, esq, before dense auditory,
in Carusi's saloon, several nights ago, delivered
highly entertaining lecture on Matrmony," elo-
quenty speaking of all its refining and halowing
associations. This literary genteman's viewsare
acquiesced in hereabouts, for, during the short
month Of February upwards Of seventy-fve mar
riage licenses were issued at the courthouse,
yielding in fees ffy-one dollars. Truly this is an
important subject, affecting the hearts and homes
Of all.
Public Scholastic bill recently passed by
the city councils establishes the following rates of
payment principal teachers of the four district
schools, 5000 each, per annum male assistants,
$500; female assistants, S400; male primary teach
ers, $500; female primary teachers, S400 assist
ants, $500.
Church Extension. - Measures have been
takeL with view TO the erection of a Roman
Catholic Church in the Northern Liberties, and
several days ago site for new Methodist Eps-
copal Church, on the corner Of and Third street
north, was secured by that denomination of
Christians.
Mrs. Farren, the admired tragic actress, has
been delighting the audiences at the National
theatre with her professional performances This
evening, she appears as Parthenia in the bcauti-
full play of" Ingomar, the Barbarian" supported
by strong array of dramatic talent.
Gas.-Ths city councils have passed an act to
light the wotch-house with gas This will serve
to remove much Of the gloom which now rests on
that unattractive establishment The Illuminating
agent will not, we presume be introduced into the
sleeping apartments.
The Weather.-Durng the past week the
thermometer has ranged from l2o to 400. The
1st of March opened, at sunrise, with tempera-
ture Of 32o, and slight frost The day was bright
and beautiful, and delightful commencement of
spring.
Confirmation.-We learn that the Senate has
confirmed the nomination Of Jonah ID. Hoover, as
United States marshal for the District Of Colum-
bia
"Know-nothiDgs.n-A secret society of this
name was formed in this city on Monday night,
with over a hundred members There are thou
sands OF persons banded together in the north in
the same cause, whatever it is.
The Varicte.-Miss Davenport, the popular
actress, again appears this evening, in the charac
ter Of Camille" in the beautiful drama of that
name.