Washington sentinel., 1854-01-06
Vocal anb dlerspnal.

the government of the United States The right 10
make and manufacture the arms in all of their
own armorIes, Tor military and naval purposes
Ihe report upon the subject states that Mr.
Colt made his invention before the year 1892; but
from the great difficulties which he experienced
in reducing il to successful practice and from his
poverty he was unable to procure patent until
1886; that he, in the same year, assigned his pat
ent TO the aPatent Arms Manufacturing Com
pany," of New Jersey, Of which he became the
manager; that Mr.. Colt devoted FIVE years after
the date of his patent 10 the object of establish
ing his repeating-arms, but that the company and
he both failed losing about two hundred thousand
dollars, and many years of time and hibor. At
this time the invention had fallen into such disuse
that none ofthe arms were made in the country,
and the whole thing considered a failure.
The Mexican war created demand for the arms,
and the great success which followed their use
during that contest, at once established them as
the most valuable improvement in firearms which,
up to that time, had ever been made. II was not
until $780, however, that Mr.. Colt began TO enjoy
the privilege which the general act intended meri
torious inventors to have, but Of which, for four
teen years, he had been deprived, by no fault Of
his own.
He has made his plans for the purpose of con-
strncting an armory at Hartford Of such proper
tions and capacity as to enable him TO manufac-
ture these arms in their greatest perfection but he
hesitates to involve himself in SO heavy ex-
penditure unless he can be protected from the
competition of inferior and worthless arms; and
he would scarcely be able to finish his armory be-
G. .Ia
sons it is important to him. and to the whole
country, that he should now receive the assurance
of safety which the extension of this patent will
afford him.
In order to protect himself from the destructive
effects which would follow the introduction of
spurious arms into use in England, where he has
no patent, and in Europe generally, Mr.. Colt has
established an armory in London, to which he has
carried American machinery, and which is ope
rated entirely by American mechanics, and where
he is now engaged in the attempt to demonstrate
the superiority of his arms over all imperfect
limitations of them, in the hope that the European
consumers will discourage the manufacture Of
any except such are perfect.
But in addition TO this the great service which
Mr.. Colt has rendered this government, and which
the people have derived from the use of these
arms, is evidenced by the common approba-
tion Of all the officers in the army and navy, and
among all classes of our citizens who have used
them, or seen them used; the trny American
spirit and enterprise which Mr.. Colt has exhibited
in carrying this branch of manufactures into the
heart ofthe great armory of the world the high
marks of consideration which the military govern
ments and scientific bodies in Europe have shown
him, entille him, in the opinion of the commiuee--
on patents, TO this evidence Of the approval of the
government.
Colored PeopIc.-By law of the corporation
the colored population" are denied the freedom
Of the streets, after ten O'clock at night, unless
lie assemblage of that description Of persons per-
mitted after that hour. AS consequence, there
are frequent applications to the councils for the
permission which the statute denies. Sometimes
the City Fathers grant such requests; but on
Wednesday night the Board Of Common Council
did not confer the privilege TO "Cassy Proctor 10
give two suppers TO her friends for the benefit of
Bethel Church,
New Centre ,Market.-The common council,
on wednesday night, passed the Joint resolution,
from the board of Aldermen, approving of the
plan OF William III. Ranlett for a new market
house on the site of the present Centre market
with the proviso that the premium for the plan
shall not be paid until the specifications and esti-
mates are completed to the satisfaction Of the
mayor. The next step will be the devising of
ways and means to build the new market-house
Something new and NoveI.-We have been
presented with one of Mr.. S. p. Kettles patent
and on trial, found it to work ad
nrably. It is so small as to be conveniently car
ried in the pocket and can be applied to any ord-
nary door. It is considered as a safeguard against
ntrpders An agent for the sale of this article is
now in this city.
The Gardiner TriaI.--This word-renowned
case is progressing slowly in the Criminal Court
But few spectators occupy the outside seats, and
he proceedings interest not the community. The
estimony, for the most part, is the same as that
elected on the former trial The probability is that
he trial will not be concluded for a month or six
weeks to come
Resumption Of Navigation.--Thc ice which
las, in great measure, interrupted the navigation
II the Potomac for more than week past is rap
dly disappearing, and no longer presents formi-
liable barrier 10 the ferry boats, which, yesterday,
esumed their usual trips The night mail boat
gain proceeds on her way 10 and from Aqua
Creek.
Eighth of January Celebration.-The an
liversary of the battle OF New Orleans happening
m Sunday, it will be celebrated on Monday even
ng Last night meeting was held as a prelimi-
ary; w. w. Curran in the chair and d. Rat
life acting as secretary. Committees were APP
'ointed on arrangements, invitation, reception,
nd toass. The price of tickets is fixed al two
ollars.
Smithsonian Institution.-This evening, DR..
!. L. Smith will deliver lecture on Chlorine, its
pplication in the arts, and its cultivation with
xygen; iodine, and its uses, with notice Of lis
pplicaion in the Photographic art.