Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-01-24
Yotal ann 9ersonaI.
An Elegant Improvement.-Mr Rober,

An Elegant Improvement.-Mr. Robert
Farnham has erected, on the northeast corner Of
Pennsylvania avenue and Eleventh street, a large
and commodious threestory building for the pur-
poses, in part, Of his business as bookseller and
stationer. The front is Of brown stone and the
architecture generally such as gives TO the edice
decidedly handsome and imposing appearance.
Architect and carpenter, William H. Baldwin |;
brlcklayer, q. Jones; stonework by the Washing
ton Stone-dressing Company; painter, J. II. Cook.
The many beautiful articles in Mr.. Farnham's
show-windows attract the attention Of all passers-
by, affording somewhat an index to the contents of
his store. Spacious counters deliberately panelled,
conveniently constructed shelving, with glass
doors, the framework painted white, with here and
there gliding Of gold relieve the architectural
ornaments from the snowy exterior on which they
rest are in the highest degree indicative Of both
neatness and TASTE The space between the cell
ing and the upper part Of the bookcases against
the walls is filed with large number Of oLpaint-
ings and choice engravings, forming picture
gallery to excite admiration, if not purchase. In
n word we have never seen better arranged,
nor more diversified bookstore.
The collection of publications embraces works
in every department oflearning, from the cheapest
TO the most expensive--the light and the heavy
readng-the evanescent and the standard books
for the Ounce and the sage and all the intervening
grades of intellect.
Really, in the way Of private enterprises, our
felow-citizen, in his line Of business has no SUI
perior.
Judiciary Square.-That an improvement of
this square is necessary no one doubts, and that
il is earnestly desired is equally certain hence the
councils have passed joint resolution directing
the committee entrusted with the interests Of the
city before Congress to apply for an improvement
of Judiciary square, by the removal Of the Jail the
extension of the culvert which has been ordered
by this corporation from the northwestern angle
of the square, through it to the intersection Of
Fourth street west and street north the grading,
otherwise ornamenting and the enclosing with
substantial iron railing, with such thoroughfares
through the square as shall be sanctioned by the
councils and approved by the President Of the
United States. ea
Risley's Varlete.-The advent of the popular
artistic, Mr.. F. 8. Chapman, and the beautiful ac-
tress and danseuse, Miss Albertine, last night,
marked with gratifying success. Mr.. F's imper-
sonation Of the old French actor, in (" The First
Night" was irresistiby comic and natural elicit
ing shouts Of approval. The pretty Albertine was
as popular asever; and as they appear again to-
night in conjunction with the ever-popular Good
all, we anticipate another brilliant and fashionable
auditory. Mr.. Risley seems determined TO defy
all competition in presenting the most attractive
novelties.
The District Poor.-The city councils re-
Gently passed law appropriating three hundred
and fifty dollars for the purpose Of procuring fuel,
&C., for the destitute poor Of the city during the
inclement season, 10 be expended under the direc-
ton Of the mayor. Small as the sum is, consider
ing the high price ofevery necessary of life it will
tend in some degree to relieve the distresses of
those who daily apply to the philanthropic chief
magistrate Of the city for relief
The Navy Yard.--We learn that, last week,
eighty-fve Of the working-men at.he navy yard
We're discharged because of the dullness Of BUSH
at the public works in that part Of the city.
Sixty Of them are laborers, fifteen machinists, and
ten boiler-makers,.
The foundation of the new blacksmith shop, TO
contain eighty forges, has been commenced.
ca Special NOtice.--HENRY,s INYIGoRATING