Washington sentinel., 1854-05-24
4Ofal anS 9srsonal.

The Proclamation ofthe Mayor Of Washing
ton meets with much favor the part Of our citi.
zens generally. II having been made TO appear
TO his satisfaction that animals ofthe dog kind are
mad, or, as the Frenchman said a rabbit he
has directed that all CANNES shall be confined for
the space of sixty days; Otherwise be subjected
to slaughter by the police officers, who have much
surplus time on their hands Nowadays, and no
other use for their revolvers.
Ifin this city and neighborhood, as has been said
of other countries dogmeat were an essential
part of the oleaginous links, vugary called
sausages, trade might here spring up in dogs
equal to that of Cincinnatiin the porcine article
which, we presume, should really compose that
description of savoury food.
We love the decent, well-ordered dog which
wears a collar as an evidence than he belongs 10
a tax-paying gentleman. This mark attaches re-
sponsiblity to the livestock But your loafer,
unlicketed cur or bull, with I" a rowing commits
sion TO bark at, and bite, and tear quiet pedes-
trans, is object of terror, and should either
ceive his Hquietus with bare bodkin,n or by
some other means more in consonance with
Christian us0ges. However revolving to our
feelings massacre Of CANNES, the public safety
requires the course now proclaimed by the Mayor.
The owners of dogs worth having, will be govern
ed accordingly.
Municipal Eiections,-The contest for city
officers, has already waxed warm, and SO far as
our fellow-ctizens are concerned, the Nebraska
Kansas question sinks into insignifcance when
compared TO the Mayoralty. II is generally con-
ceded that the grand atug Of war" will be with
the respective friends of Messrs. Maury and
Towers; both named John and both worthy gem
tlemen.
We regret to learn that betting on the result
has been resorted to, as if the sweepstakes were
not already sufficiently exciting.
Daily, new names are announced for the City
Councils. The per diem Of :" city father is
two dollars, without the 'roast-beefn bul with an
occasional free ride 10 witness the drawing Of
/" Perham lottery" or TO inspect city railroads.
However, we are far from ever intimating that
such personal considerations enter into the calcu-
lations Of any Of the candidates whomsoever
The honor of the station is the gttering prize
which induces the stripping for the race.
The Fragments of the Iron Bridge, lately
spanning Rock Creek, and which fell on Saturday
last TO be sold at auction to the highest bidder
by direction ofthe city councils, who, on Monday,
passed an act for that purpose. They have like
wise provided for the appointment Of committee,
to examine, ascertain, and report upon the best
mode Of communication between Georgetown and
Washington at the point ofthe late disaster. We
are glad to see action thus early taken TO remedy
the abridgement Of intercourse with our ancient
neighboring city.
Mr. Wannall, in the board of common council,
committee on improvements, with view TO the
building Of stone piers under the iron structures
which now stretch over the Washington city
canal.
The Alarm of Fire, on Monday night, about
nine O'Clock, was occasioned by the burning Of an
old small frame unoccupied building, in the First
Ward, near the outskirts ofthe city. The build
ing was of small value and was totally destroyed.
We learn that at late hour, a stable containing
a COW, was likewise consumed by fire in the same
part of the city; the incendary being still at work.
Yesterday morning burning chimney of Ca
rusi's Saloon caused not little alarm. The ac-
ton of fire companies resulted in complete
time -honored edifce.
The Variete.-Mr. Ssbee, the Yankee delinea-
tor, who gained such immense popularity in Eu-
rope will make his first appearance tonight Ow-
ing 10 the serious illness Of Signorina Soto, her
admirers must bear with resignation their disap-
pointment But this will be in great measure
overcome by the peculiar representations Of Sis
bee, who never allows any one 10 leave his pres
ance without being in good nature with himself
and the q rest Of mankind
Distinguished Arrivals..-Earl Elgin, Gov
ernor General of Canada; Colonel Bruce, his
brother, and ad-de-camp; Hon. Fruncis Hncks,
general Of Canada, and Hon. G. B. Chand-
Ter, Of New Brunswick, arrived in Washington
on Monday night, and are stopping at the National
Hotel. They visited the House of Representa-
tives, and held kind Of reception in the lobby,
a large number Of the members having been in
to them.
Garden Fruits.-In the Centre market, yes
terday, strawberries ranged from eighteen to fifty
cents, and cherries were twenty-five cents a
quart green peas from thirty-seven 10 fifty cents
peck.
Wright s. Crosby's Furniture Store.--At
this establishment, located on Louisiana avenue,
will be found great variety Of elegant furniture
The workmanship is Of thebest description, and
the quality and price cannot fail TO render satisfac
ton.
MARRIED.,
On the 10th instant, In Union Methodist Episcopal
church. by the Rev. +. ISRAEL, CHARLES CARROLL to
SUSANNA p. MILLSON, all Of this city.
On the Goth instant at St. Patricks church. by the Rev.
DR.. OTooLE, THOMAS 7. WATSON, ESD, OF Detroit,