Washington sentinel., 1854-06-21
4oeal anO Dersonal.

Military Fancies.--We, have, in this city,
| full regiment Of volunteers, who make pretty
parade as the eye can desire, and who, generally,
are well drilled and of soldier-like bearing They
embrace companies of rifles, muskets, and horse ;
three effective branches Of the military service,
when properly directed. Captain Buckingham's
artillery corps, we may here say by way of paren-
thesis, is on an indefinite furlough but we should
like TO see again in active holyday service and
occasionally hear the booming of his ordnance,
especially on anniversary occasions.
No two of the companies uniformed alike,
each consulting its own fancy as 10 dress. They
certainly exhibit diversity Of tastes in this par
ticuIar. II, however, they were engaged in actua-
war, some of them, least, would find their tog-
gerry extremely cumbrous, and would prefer taking
their share OF the deadly encounter in their shirt
sleeves rather than in thick-doubled- breasted
broadcloth, bnttoned to the throat. in midsummer.
But fortunately there is no probability that their
prowess will soon be put TO the test.
The aCoutinental Guards il is well known,
follow, somewhat, the style Of the costume worn
by the revolutionary fathers; the cocked-hat, buff
breeches and vest, rufled shirt, blue coat, faced
with buff, and fairtopped boots This, unil re-
Gently, was the only fancy company in this city, az
contradstinguished from the other volunteer or
ganzations; but we will soon have another, more
ontrs on parade--the HighIanders.'
On Saturday night one Of them caused quite
stir in the streets. He was fnl-dressed in the
Scotch costume, and was returning from meet
ing Of the corps, where he had been to show the
uniform. Brawny, tall and wellproportioned, he
looked well; and doubtless the full company,
marching to the music OF the bagpipes, would
present fine spectacle, certainly novel one IN
our thoroughfares, and throw the other military
bodies into the shade, for season.
Variety is said 10 be the spice of life, and this
remark, we suppose, is applicable TO military as
well as to social affairs.
The Washington National Monument has
attained heigh, Of one hundred and ffty-four
feet, al cost of about S23o,Ooo, but il needs the
prompt and jealous support Of the country 10
raise funds, now nearly exhausted, TO carry on the
work after the present month Of June. The offi.
GERS fthe association make an earnest appeal for
additional contributions, saying, delay is hazard-
Gus to the great undertaking." The secretary, IN
brief address TO Americans, says that "no better
mode Of celebrating the anniversary Of the coun-
| trys independence, next TO your imitation OF the
virtues and practice ofthc precepts OF the found
ers of the republic, can be adopted than liberal
response 10 the appeal Of the board of managers"
| He calls upon them 10 contribute 10 This noble OBJ
| ject onihe glorious fourth.
We learn that the management Of the New
York Crystal Palace has set apart the receipts Of
| that day towards the erection of the Monument
.t...
Hon. William c. Riyes has been invited to deliver
an address.
| The Grand Lodge Of Masons Of Mississippi
has contributed stone for insertion in the monu-
| ment.l 1t is compact. gray limestone, and the
best ever discovered in that State for building
purposes. Il was brought 10 Alexandria, Virginia,
free Of cost; John Watt & Co, of New Orleans,
having refused to take freight for its conveyance
from Matches 10 that city, and Captain Sturges
of the schooner Meteor, brought it to Alexandria
on similar patriotic terms-for nothing.
Fourth Of July.-The grand lodge Of Odd Eel
lows ofthe District Of Columbia has accepted an
invitation, extended by Concorda Lodge Of Mont
gomcry county, Maryland, TO visit Rockville on
the foulth Of July, and participate with the las'
named in public procession and festival
Drowned.-On Monday evening, young r.
s. Phillips, clerk at the Exchange Hotel, was
drowned while bathing in the Potomac river, near
the monument. His body was not recovered un-
iii yesterday morning al ten o'clock. The coroner's
Jury suppose that the deceased was seized with
cramp, and that this caused the fatal result.
Criminal Court.-Among several cases tried
yesterday, was that Of the United States against
A. A. Thompson, for kidnapping. He was con-
victed
Morse Telegraph The Commissioners Of Pa
| tents, yesterday tafter hearing arguments IN the
case pre-, iously D granted the application OF s.
B. Morse for an extension Of his electromagnetic
| telegraph patent for seven years
| Cumberland Coai.--Durng the past week
| six thousand seven hundred and ten tons OF coal
| from Cumberland arrived at Georgetown.
| MAYORS PROCLAN1ATION.-W