Washington sentinel., 1854-06-17
yotaI ann 9erspnal.
metropolitan Mechanics Institute.-Ai tn.

Metropolitan Mechanics Institute.-At the
recent messing Of the members Of the Institute,
the folIowing named gentlemen were elected Off
GERS:
President-ProE Joseph Henry.
Vice Presidents-J. w. Maury, Francis Mo-
hun, C. F. Wood, VIM. B. Todd.
Corresponding Secretary-J. G. Brent.
Recording Secretary--P. M. Pearson
Financial Secretary H. Ward.
Treasurer. Bryan. u
Librarian-H Amidon.
Directors-F. Y. Naylor, VIM. F. Bailey, w.
-Ashdown, w. Dougherty, John Clarke, z. M. p.
King, Thomas Creaser, John Sessford, sr T. b.
Eniwisle, James F. Halliday, w. H. Baldwin.
II was feared, several days ago, that there was
not interest enough among the membership to
insure quorum at the annual meeting but we
are glad to learn that the apprehension was not
well founded. Still, the institute is in languish-
ing condition. It may and should, however, be
prising men are necessary to infuse new life into
its enervated frame.
Water for the District.-From what we can
hear there is disposition on the part Of Congress
TO make an appropriation to supply the cities of
Washington and Georgetown with water from
tho Great Falls Of the Potomac. Conflicting views
and statements, however, have delayed action up
on this subject, important TO the interests of the
District. Members, properly, pause to inquire in
to all the facts so industrousy presented for their
consideration, no doubt wishing 10 be well in
formed with regard not onlysto the plan already
commenced, under the superintendent of Cap
tain Meigs but 10 all others, before they vote to
relieve the treasury Of the United States of por-
tion OF its surplus funds for that purpose.
Testimonial.-The commanding officer at
Fort Leavenworth Qhe seat of government of
Kansas has sent to Judge Douglas handsome
present, in the shape Of a walking stick. II is
hickory, studied with large knots, and was cut in
that Territory. II has good stout steel ferule,
and head Of deer's horn, with gold plate in
scribed Kansas anc Nebraska" The Little
Giant took it to the Capitol yesterday. The sin
gular appearance of the stick at once attracted
attention, and led to an inspection of it by the
curious.
The Steamer Allegheny, on which nearly a
million of dollars was expended BY the govern
ment, still lies near the Washington navy yard,
unfit for practical purposes, and monument OF
experimental folly and wastefal expenditure. We
learn that some idea is entertained Of altering her,
substituting sails for defective steam machinery,
and sending her to San Francisco as a receiving
| ship.
City Appointments. Much interest is mani
tested in certain quarters respecting appoint
ments by the new mayor, which will be sent in
to the city councils on Monday week for confr-
nation If our private Information be true, more
than dozen gentlemen now serving the corpo
ration in various capacities will soon find them.
selves deficient of their upper stories.
The -C0rrection.-In the letter
of Major French, published in our paper ofyes-
terday, the word "diocious" was mis-spelt; il
should have been dioccions."
Ballooning.--Mr. Elliott the aronaut, has ar
rived in this city TO make arrangements for bal
loon ascension The time and place will, in due
season, be announced.
Sacrilege.-We learn that, on Thursday night
the Foundry Methodist church was forcibly en-
tered, and the communion service stolen. Nc
cline has, as yet, been obtained to lead TO the ap
nrehen sion IF the thief sa..