Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-12


kee, clowns and harlequins made up the rest Of
the party. In the lead Of the cavalry troop, was,
aiter the music, one horse carriage, containing
Nose and Large Eizs," who were out on a
"bnst.' Shouts Of laughter went up as these
companies marched along.
Z. 1. BARSUM, in a note TO the New York Er-
press accuses the citizens Of Springfield, Ohio Of
having stolen his thunder in getting up the late
baby show. He says he first proposed il TO the
managers ofthe agricultural fair at Stamford c.,
and that he will soon publish list ofpremiums for
one TO be held at his museum, in New York We
guess this is about the first time any body has got
ahead Of Barnum, five except the Crystal Palace
association.
MORE CON- New England is becoming a
land OF Ophir," an Ell Dorado, and may yet raw
ish the laurels from the brows of the young State
OF California. The Vermont Mercury says that
during the past week gold has been washed from
thu sand Of stream in Plymouth, and the yield Of
the washings has been so considerable rs TO rem
der IL probable that profit able business may be
made out oft.
MISS AeNEs ROBERTSON is creating almost as
much excitement among the Baltimoreans as the
election. writer, in the Argus says that in her
character OF "The Young Actress" she would at
one moment produce tears among the audience,
and in the next throw them into convulsye fits Of
laughter; and il was actually feared the audience
would rush upon the stage to express their admi-
ration.
IRON MINE ON STATEN IsLAND.-The New York
papers state that Messrs. Dubois 81 Vandervoort
nave opened new mine of valuable hemaiite ore
on Staten Island. For year past the firm has
been engaged in working an old mine, opened
more than century ago, and have taken from il
upwards Of a thousand tons. The new mine at
present appears TO HAYS penetrated solid mass
Of ore of superior quality The yield is three tons
per man, daily.
AN INDIAN CAMPAreS--A letter from an officer
OF the army, stationed at the west, says it is be-
lieved 10 be contemplated TO send considerable
force, consisting Of infantry light artillery, and
dragons, TO the west next spring, TO enter on a
regular campaign against the Pawnees and Sioux,
for the many depredations they have lately CON-
mtted, independent Of their having killed poor
Gratan and his party for which they will yet have
TO pay dearly.
EXEMPLARY GrNERosITY-It will be remem-
bsred that during the prevalence of the fever at
Savannah, the mayor of that city ordered 500
leaves of bread per day from Macon The Sa-
vannah Republican says that the people of Macon
obstinatey refused to ysceipe payment for the bread
thus furnished, end adds: ave trust that the pub
lie opinion of the world will pass such judgment
upon their conduct as il merits. We can only say
that Savannah DiH remember them for IT.
MORE RAILROAD TKoUBLE IN EMBRYo.-T The
citizens of Wheeling have taken measures 10 pre-
vent, by Injunction, if necessary, the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad from crossing the Ohio river
and connecting with the Central Ohio railroad
For some miles below Wheeling, the Baltimore
and Ohio, and Central Ohio railroad pass along
the Ohio parallel 10 each other and only separated
by the stream 1t is proposed to straighten this
kink in The line of travel by crossing the river at
point where the Central road enters the valley.
HARTMAN BLESNKRHAssETT, the second son Of
Hartman Blennerhasseti, of the island in the Ohio
river which bears that name, died in New York
on the 17th ultimo, after a protracted Illness He
was an artist of considerable eminence. The
only surviving member Of the family, Joseph L.
Blennerhassett, now lives in Troy Missouri.
ADVICE TO The People OF SAvANNAH-The Sa.
vannah Republican of October nh, advises those
absent from the city 10 keep away until heavy
frost has set in. II is true, il says that the bills
Of mortality diminishing, but TOO early re-
turn, it fears, would furnish victims to the cpl.
demic.
CLERICAL CoMPARIsoN.--A Rhode Island clergy |
man lately illustrated the necessity of corporal
punishment for the correction OF juvenile depra
witty, with the remark that "the child, when once
started in course Of evil conduct, was like To-
connective on the wrong track--it takes the switch |
10 get il off,"
The cHARLEsrows (MAss.) ANExAIIoS.-The
mayor and aldermen Of Charlestown, who refused
TO make return Of the votes for annexation TO
Boston, have agreed to leave the matter 10 The
decision of the supreme court of the State, 10 be
considered next Monday.
Bills REFusED.-The bankers Of Cincinnati.
have thrown out the bills Of the Indiana Free
Banks, and the brokers refuse to purchase them.
So says dispatch in the New York Timer.
kE-EsTABusHNENT OF FoRT ATxrNsoS.--Tbe
important post ofAikinson has been re-established
on the Arkansas. The Secretary Of War has or
dered two companies TO be stationed there. A
small force there will do much towards keeping
the Indians of the plains quiet and also will be OF
much service TO the trains which are now on their
way to New Mexico
INDIAN MURDER.--The 81. Paul Minnesotisn,
states that the wife Of the Rev Mr. Spencer, mis-.
sionarY at Red Lake, was murdered a short time
since, bya party Of Sioux Indians. She was sit.
ting IN her apartment after dark, when she was
bred upon and killed instantly.