Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-20

A SINGULAR TRIAL is now in progress in one OF
the Providence Rhode Island, courts. Some
time since young LAWYER of Providence was de-
tecied in the Marlboro Hotel, in Boston, dressed
in woman's clothes. His female wardrobe-a
very valuable one valued at some hundreds Of
doars--was taken from him aud given into the
hands of Providence policeman, who was 10
give il to the lawyers wife. She being away
from the place, it was not done, and the owner
has had the officer arrested for theft, in keeping
the clothes from him. An amusing list of this
clothing was published in one Of the Providence
papers a few days ago, which showed very ex-
tensive female outfit. The case is exciting much
interest, as the gentleman, besides being mar
ried man, is church member Sunday school
teacher, &c.
GAzETrEER OF VIRGMIA.--Mr. Richard Edwards,
gentleman who has had already some experience
in such matters and bears the highest testimonials
Of his competency for The task, contempates pub.
fishing in January next o complete Gazetteer of
Virginia--a geographical view of the State. That
a work of this kind will be invaluable as book
of reference, as a guide TO the emigrant, and .
grand advertisement Of the unexampled natural
advantages with which we are blessed as State,
cannot be doubted.
THOMAS J. NICHE, Eso.-The Staunton VIM
dictator learns from a friend Just from the White
Sulphur Springs, that the speech of Thomas J..
Mitchie, esq, before the county court OF Allegha-
ny, in the case of DIR. Thompson, Charged with
the murder of Miss PharrD lis spoken Of at the
watering places as the greatest speech that has
been made since the days of Watkins Leigh
Mr. Mitchie is the council whose speech in the
Christian case exhibited so much ability. He is
one of the most profound and eminent lawyers of
Virginia
PRESERVATION OF BELL~-We find the follow
ing pleasing announcement, in the Charlottesville
Advocate:
"a bell of the finest metal, weighing fifteen
hundred and seventy pounds, has recently been
presented 10 Grace Church, Walkers parish, AL.
bemarle county, Virginia II is the gift OF the
Hon. David Sears, of Boston. The arms OF Vir-
ginia and Massachusetts emblazoned on il side by
side with the L Pluri5us Unum beneath, are en-
blematic of the relations which all lovers of har
mony and peace desire to see perpetuated in our
happy Union"
THE FAIR of the Western Virginia Agricultural
Society and Industrial Institute, on the island OPP
posite Wheeling, closed on Friday last. II was
visited, during three days, by not less than 10000
persons. The annual address was delivered by
A. R. Boteler, Of Jefferson county The exhibi-
ton throughout was one Of great interest, and
presented in very gratifying manner the agricul-
tural and manufacturing resources and develop
ments Of Western Virginia, and The skill and taste
Of her citizens.
PoTAToEs IN VERMoNT.-A Bennington, Yer
mont, paper says 4" The potato crop, which few
days ago bctokened total failure, now promises
to be quite good. The late planted potatoes never
Were doing better, and we informed that some
pieces-should the present state Of the weather
exist for few days longer-will yield nearly an
average crop. From present appearances pota-
toes cannot be, month two hence, above
thrty-seven and-a-haf cents per bushel, and they
may be below that price"
MURDER MOST FoUI--We learn that a gentle
man from Abbeville district, 8. c.. named Lanser'
was brualy murdered on the Clinch mountain, in
Granger county, Tenn, few days ago, by four
villains. II seems that Mr.. Lanser was buying up
horses, and was decoyed from Beans station TO an
unfrequented part OF the country by the scoun
dres, and there baseIy murdered for his money.
They had not al the date Of our Information, been
arrested. An old woman, in some way connected
with the transaction, had been committed.
"THE Sx.DAY STEANER."-The owner OF this
vessel, now being coppered at the sectional dock,
Brooklyn, intends to fit her expressly for the Mo-
bile trade provided the citizens of that place will
cooperate with him in the matter She is 10 be
called "The State Of Alabama, il she goes into
that trade otherwise, il is contemplated TO call
her the Bird OF the Ocean.
AcciDENT.-On Monday as the train was com.
ing down from Orange courthouse, and when
near Rappahsnnock station, negro girl was dis
covered lying on the track. The engine was re-
versed, but the train was not stopped before the
cow-catcher had thrown her from the track. She
was not Injured, however. She is supposed &c
| have been intoxicated.
The ToURSAMKSTs.-At the Capon tournament
Mr.. Kiger, the sheriff OF Warren, was the success
full knight, although he rode in behalf Of a friend
who crowned Miss Boiling, Of Petersburg, queen
AT Jordan's, on Tuesday last, the tilt resulted ia
favor OF Mr.. Spangler, Of Warren, who conferred
the wreath of love and beauty upon a belle o
Lower Virginia.
TUT POST OFFICE