Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-03-21
4otal ann 9ersonal.

Not In the BilI.-A friend, who was at the
National theatre the other night, says that his
attention was directed as much 10 the conduct Of
gentleman who occupied entire 6oE as TO
the elegant acting of Miss Ince. The gentleman,
not feeling cramped for clbow-roon, and being
doubtless in extacies with the theatrical perform
ances Of the lady, manifested his over-gratfed
feelings by frequent thumpings with heavy stick,
as if to "bring down the house. The auditory
was not litto annoyed by the sounds, in volume
as if some strong-armed man were beating on an
empty hogshead with cub'in the rotunda of the
Capitol Not suspecting interruption, he
suddenly seized by an officer, and removed from
the scene OF his glory
Our friend further informs US that this patron OF
the legitimate drama was afterwards fined BY a
magistrate for disturbance at the theatre.
We do not question the righteousness of the
seizure and the imposition Of tho fine, but merely
refer to the circumstance as scene which was
not mentioned in the bills.
Patrick Hurlcy.-An inquest was yesterday
held over the body Of Patrick Hurley, at the Wash
lngton Infrmary, and the jury rendered tho fol-
lowing verdict That the deceased was at tha
house of John Maher on Monday night, the 9th
instant, playing cards in company with John Keef
Patrick Lee. and John Conner, and that he had
some words with John Keef. From the place
where they We're they went 10 the house of John
lenner, and drank some liquor. They allreturned
from Corners house, leaving Conner there. and
returned 10 Makers. Soon after this gun was
ired through the window, and took effect in the
u. u ~ al.
towards the back, from the effects Of which the
said Hurley died on the 10Th instant, at twenty
minutes of seven o'clock, p And the jury be.
:ieve, from the evidence, that the said Hurley
.ame 10 his death from the effects OF said shot,
tired by John Conner.
The Funeral Of Francis n. Shaw was roll
emnized yesterday afternoon from the Rev. Mr.
Carothers's church, on Fifth street and was at.
tended by a large number OF the members Of the
Young Mems Christian Association, reporters,
and citizens. The funeral ceremonies were per-
formed in most impressive manner BY the pastor
Of the church, who paid merited tribute 10 the
worth Of the departed, and exhorted his hearers
10 be like him, prepared TO lay down in the 'seep
that knows no waking" Mr.. Shaw was a mem
Der oil hlr. Carotherss churcn one OF the founders
of the Young Mems Christian Association, and a
man universally esteemed for his public and pri.
vate worth The remains wers conveyed 10 hi,
native place in Massachusetts, where the aged
mother Of the deceased resides.
Inquest.--on Friday evening last, Michael
Lanahan employed as laborer in brick.yard,
fell into the canal, near south Capitol and south
n streets. Mr.. Lambdn, who was in the neigh.
borhood at the time, ran TO the rescue; but the
poor man did not reach his hand 10 grasp that
which was extended for his relief although he
was sufficiently near TO do so. Another individu
al threw out his coat, that Lanahan might seize
it, and by this means be drawn to the shore.
But he likewise disregarded this effort TO save
him. Probability tho peril Of his situation had
deprived him Of consciousness In The course of
a few minutes only he was corpse, his wife n
widow, and his child fathcrless. An inquest was
held yesterday morning and verdict rendered.
/" death by accidental drowning"
Ffour.-During the last week, upwards OF
thirty thousand barrels OF -four arrived at George
town by the canal. II met with ready sale, two.
thirds of it being shipped TO New York. The
article was selling in the first named city, yester
day. at from 81 IS to 81 so barrel.
CTRAYED OR sToLEN-A large, black,