Washington sentinel., 1854-04-01
XotaI an0 YersonaI.
Horrible Death,

4Dfal ann Yfrs0nal.
Horrible Desth.-A few days ago woman
named McPherson, who, together with her hus-
band, occupied room in the Old Mansion House,
near the steamboat wharf fell, while under the in
fuence of liquor, into the FIRE. She was almost
in a moment enveloped with flame. Other fami-
lies living under the same roof alarmed by the
smoke issuing from the room, and by her feeble
cries, rushed 10 the rescue, tore the burning mass
of clothes from her body, and covered her with
wet sheets. So soon as the intelligence OF the oe-
currence reached the ears Of certain benevolent
ladies' they hastened 10 the sufferer, who had been
shocknsly burned, and did all that medical skin
could suggest with view to her recovery bur,
after lingering during nine days, she died
AT the time Of the accident, the husband was
lying in bed drunk, either unconscious Of the sad
event, or so much weakened by the elcft Of liquor
as to be unable 10 afford the necessary assistance
in that time Of need. TX
Messrs. Cutting and Breckinridgs.--our
hopes have been realized. The personal Difficult
ties between these gentlemen have been honsra-
bly adjusted TO the mutual satisfaction Of them
selves and friends We doubt not that thew all !
now "breath freer and deeper" aaer the four
days painful suspense. The respective gentle
men, TWO ON each side, who particularly advised
and interviewed, bear military titles and one Of
them at least. has been in active service Glori.
Gus as are the achievements in the field we oues-
uon not that, in the settlement of this quarrel
they have realized the truth Of the expression.
tnat peace hath its victories not less renowned
than war;
Mr.. Breckinridge was in his seat in the House of
Representatives yesterday, but Mr. Cutting was
absent on account of sickness in his family.
New Paper We have seen prospectus for
new weekly paper, to be called aThe American
Eagle" and published in this city by N. d. Lar.
ner, B. 9. Wright and J. T. Dennison. The OBJ.
Ject Is plainly stated-namely, The administration
OF the government to be exclusively in the hands
OF natives of this country, as well as the enjoy.
ment of public Offices with all their emolumen,s.
enough" say the propretors, thas foreigners
are welcome to place Of safety and happiness,
where they have an equal opportunity of earning
support with the native citizens, and moro than
that they ought not to expect ssf
Shooting ION Thursday, man, named Mon
roe, went into tavern, at the navy yard, and, af
ter taking.a of brandy and sugar seeing the
proprietor of the establi shment John A. Goldin,
coming in at the front door, deliberately drew
pistol and shot him in the breast. Although the
assaant was not more than two feet from his VIC =
tim, eight of the shot entered only skin-deep, ac-
cordng TO the statement of our informant Jus.
ice Crandall sent Monroe TO Jail to await trial
The offender was few weeks since discharged I
as marine, from the barracks As no previous
Misunderstanding existed between Monroe and
Goldin, the suppostion is that the man is insane.
Jullicn.-The orchestra Of this eminent leader
and composer will crafty our citizens with two )
more OF his incompatible concerts before leaving
this country. They will take place on Monday
and Tuesday, April 10th and 1lth, At the National
theatre The troupe will sail from New York on
the lst Of June for England, where an engagement .
has been entered into for six months Mr.. Brough,
the well-known manager, is still with the COM
pany.
MIR. william A. Cunton, who, sustained a /
counter fracture of the head, on Tuesday after.
noon, having been thrown from his horse, has
ever since been lying at his residence in a state !
OF inconsistencies, and last night was in dying
condition. t s 78E
The shaumburg Trial.-The jury who retired
with the case on Thursday evening had not, up to
ten o'clock last night, been able to agree upon s.
verdict. The former jury were discharged be-
cause OF failure 10 come to n unanifnous da-
cision. 81 Sse s4s8
The Presidents Reception, the closing one
of the season. was largely and fashionable attend.
ed, last night. ss s3s sa3 s'3
Marriage Licenses.--The number issued at
the courthouse, during March, was only thirty.
nine.
The Variete.--The theatrical season closes at b
this establishment tonight; the entertainments
being for the benefit Of the Boon Children.