Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-18

from tie steamfr soaA a nmmbsr Of saopssn and ehil
dren on board, together with the butcher and ba-
ker, both men.
"a CLEAN of hope is here afforded, that some
passing vessel has fallen in with this boat and re-
ceiyed them on board."-N Y. Elpress.-A
We would gladly afford any consolation TO the
bereaved in power, but yet cannot agree
with the Express that there is even a chance for
hope in Mr.. Mitchell's statement. All outward
bound vessels from America for Europe, head
more directly for the ocean than the banks of New
foundand, in order TO avail themselves OF the cur
rent Of the gulf stream; whereas, in returning
they endeavor TO avoid the same current by hug
gng Cape Race and the Newfoundland coast. Ii
the boat OF which Mr.. Mitchell speaks had been
picked up by returning ship, or had made the
shore, intelligence OF her safety would have
reached us ere this. But, as few vessels, except
those connected with the fisheries, leave the upper
American coast il is morally certain that the boat
with her living freight has shared the fate OF the
noble steamer.
AN IMPORTANT TREATY is said TO be on the la
pis between the United States government and
the Chippewa or Ojibbeway Indians, for the ces-
sion Of the lands of the latter lying east of the
Mississippi and north Of Lake Superior The
north shore Of the latter is region of immense
mineral wealth. and on the Canadian portion OF
the north shore Yankee settlers have commenced
squatting. Ii the proposed treaty should be con-
summated, it is the intention Of government TO
provide reservations for the Indians with view
10 their civilization
A MORMON SETTLEMENT in Kanzas Territory is
said 10 be contemplated, and Mormon deIega-
ton is preparing TO start from Alton, Illinois, 10 be
Joined by others at St. Louis, comprising in all,
two hundred families. The object Of this enter
prise is to establish stopping place for the poorer
class of Mormon emigrants, where they may rest
and recruit on their way to Salt Lake city. To
this end location for the settlement has been
fixed upon at spot in the interior of The Territory,
about one hundred miles from the town of Kanzas.
They are said to be opposed TO slavery.
DEATH FROM THE BITE OF A HoRsE--James
Pollock, aged about so, who occasionally assisted
the hostler at F. McKeown's hotel in Phladel-
paia, met with an awful death on Saturday after
noon, from the bite of vicious horse. lie had
been warned not 10 go near the horse, but con-
trary TO this advice, he into the stall it occu-
pied, and was in the act Of reaching his head,
when the animal made sudden attack upon him,
He threw his head back TO avoid injury TO his
face, when the horse seized him by the throat, and
completely severed his windpipe. Before medical
aid could be procured, he was a corpse.
RAILROAD AccIDENTs.-Two railroad accidents
occurred on Saturday, one proving fatal. About
noon little boy, aged eight years, who was pick
ing up pieces OF coal that lay scattered upon the
track of the Reading Railroad, in Broad street,
Philadelphia, was caught by train of coal cars,
which, passing over him, crushed him in q horr-
bic manner. The train that left that city at noon
on Saturday for New York. ran over a COW, near
Burlington; the passenger cars were thrown from
the track, and the body Of one car was torn from
the truck, spilling the passengers out upon the
road. The passengers fortunately escaped with
out any serious injuries, though two gentlemen
were almost entirely Invested of clothing.
NAvAL-Tbe United States frigate Savannah,
Commander Mercer, bearing the broad pennant of
Commodore Sater, was at Rio Janeiro, Septem-
Der 3-a well. The United States sloop-of:war
Decatur, Commander Sterreit, was also at Rio
same date-all well. United States sloop -ofwar
Plymouth, Commander Kelly, was al Hong Kong
the 22d of July, from Shanghai. United States
brig Porpose, from Petras Shoal, was at Hong
Kong, July o. United States storeship South
ampton, Lieutenant Commanding j.. Boyle, was
at Hong Kong 22d July, from japan.
kIssANEs LAST EscAPE.-The way in which the
celebrated William Kissane escaped from the OF.
hcer who was taking him from Cincinnati 10 New
York, was by leaping from the window of the
waler-closet while the cars were going slowly on
the Erie railroad, near Hornelsvillc. Before his
escape was discovered, the cars had travelled two
or three miles, and upon putting back il was
found that wounded man had been picked up
aud put upon freight train returning west.
REV. JOSIAH w. CANNING, Of Gill, Mass, for many
years the respected and useful pastor of the Con.
gregational church in that place, commit ed sui
eide last week, Wednesday morning, by drown.
ing himself in a small stream in that village. He
was in a state OF mental arrangement. His age
was above seventy years, and for a long period
he was universally esteemed for his many excel
lent qualities as preacher and citizen.
BroGRAPBY.-A literary gentleman Of New York
is writing a life Of Horace Greeley, TO be pub
lisbed about new years day. That il will make
an impression do not doubt; for il is full Of an
ecdotes ofthat most eccentric gentleman, gathered
from authentic sources, but not from Greeley, who
has nothing whatever 10 do with the book.
ADVANCE IN BEER.--The brewers In Albany
have resolved TO advance the price Of beer one
dollar per barrel The rates fixed upon are seven
dollars for draft ale, six dollars for botlling ale and
porter, net. This advance is caused by the high
prices now paid for barley and hops, and went into
effect on Monday.
THE FAIRY LIGHT GuARp" il is stated has ac-
tualIy made its appearance in the streets Of New
York. Twenty well dressed young women
marched through the street, two abreast. IN mill
tary order, preceded by male drummer who beat
Time vigorously. They gssled like so many girls
just let loose from school, and were followed by
large crowd.
ANOTHER TREATY.-A letter dated Porto Cabel
L. S.n,.rnh., Of eavs Mr. Fame. Am.r;e.n