Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-22


and search in hundred different directions; in
quire at the police oiices, peep in Il the courts,
and exercise his ingenuity, in vain, TO procure
something that may be really interesting 70 the
readers Of the local and personal" Night often
overtakes him, and finds him unsatsfed with his
day Of frutless toll.
There are, however, many things which he
sees in his ilineration, worthy Of comment, but
which may fail to be noticed and appreciated by
the world at large
Look at the poverty stricken little girls and
women, who hover about wood-yards, carpenter
shops, and new buildings, gathering chips with
which 10 cheer their humble homes, or TO prepare
their scanty meals. Bare feet in contact with the
frosted ground, and light, faded shawls thrown
over the head shoulders, while their other artl-
cIes Of clothing are altogether insufficient for
comfort, present picture that excltes the deepest
commisseration. Those unfortunate ones, not
wiihstanding their sad condition, often appear
cheerful, especially when they are on their return
10 their respective places of abode, with their
baskets well filed with fuel Never, perhaps,
having known better days, there is no goominess
because ofthe recollection of golden hours Of the
past. Though the counienance may not be dis
torted by hcavness ofheart, they must, if they
constructed like peoplein affluent circumstances,
tand we have nothing to convince us 10 the con-
irary) feel intensely the sweeping biting blasts of
winter, with all the other accompanimcnts Of the
Indictment season.
A party Of those female woodgatherers stopped
10 listen to the organ-man. The tune which he
played, aJordan is hard road TO travel" suited
Al ~ AZ; ~
music reminds us fthe fact that as there is only
one 'Ame,ican Organ" in Washington, there is
now but one street organ in tho hands Ola for
egner Like ssthe last rose Of summer all his
companions, if not faded" have "gons." The
grinders have emigrated TO southern cities, where
fhe weather is more favorable TO outdoor opera
lions.
As the news-gatherer is often unsuccessful in
capturing interesting Items, SO have been the
Auxiliary Guard, within the two past nights, OF
making heavy haul of dsturbers of the peace;
for we find, on inquiry at the ''lock-up" that, on
each night, but one luckess loafer has been con-
ducted thther TO answer to "the captain for GER
tain little improprielies committed while under
the influence of liquor, the sale of which, in
quantities less than pint" the corporation OF
Washington has aot get succeeded in suppressing
There are moi few people who think that so long
as the appetite for strong drink remains, there
will always be a means provided for its gratifca-
ton. However, there is a way TO prevent a
man from swallowing contraband liquids; but We
doubt exceedingly the policy of adopting il, at
present. II is, TO require every person who can
not control his appetite TO wear muzzle, which
shall be removed by apolice officer occasionally,
10 afford the indscreet mortal an opportunity TO
-
bule Of the City Hail. or elsewhere, and then inn
medately restored 10 the mouth! But, as some
of the City Fathers will doubtless partake of the
liquid cheer of Thanksgiving Day, and of the
ChHsimas and New Year holidays, we presume
that they will not pass law for muzzlng pur-
poses until the froicking season shall be over--if
then!
The allusion 10 the ssFalhersa reminds us OF n
little circumstance which we had nearly forgotten.
week ago, there reported in the Board OF
Common Council bill for the relief of a woman
who had offended against the liquor laws. She
had sold, without license, thres-cent glass oil
whisky 10 some thirsty laborer; and for this was
fined twenty dollars. All her furniture and cloth
ing was not worth so large a sum. Because she
was without money, she was 10 be sent 10 the
workhouse. The committee Of police, we be-
kcye, reported bill for her relief They felt for
her condition. She was q widow, and perhaps
had as many children the wife Of the celebrated
John Rogers. To confne her in the asylum for
haps starve, her little ones and hence the pro-
posed cIemency. A debate took place some oi
The members advocating the humanity Of the relief
while others strongly contended for the punish
ment prescribed BY the stern law. An hour was
thus occupied. The heart finally triumphed over
ahe head, and the unfortunate woman was re
leased from the penalty which she had incurred
There is too much gallanry in the councils 10 sui
fer an appeal, under such circumstances, TO be
uttered in vain.
Persons passing Jackson Hall cannot fail to no
tice thai there IS sight worth seeing within
The display Of pictures Of the "Greai French
Giant" and the "American Gianiess," together
with the playing of music, attracts many people
10 the aieveesp Of those distinguished strangers
The former is nearly eight feet in height, and Il
dressed in fancifnl costume. Well proportional
and extraordinary in dimensions, he promenade'
the room in the proud consciousness OF physica
superiority. To converse with M. Began, MAJ
-ofthe ordinary stature must place himself IN th'
position Of one gazing at a street lamp; and ever
ahc tall proprietor OF Jackson Hall would have Z
look upward 10 the modern anakm. The lady Y
represented rs nineteen years Of age, being th'
targesf woman living Miss Hannah Grouse n
a native of Portage county, Ohio. She measures
twesfv-eishf inches round the arm, and one hun
dred sndrhineen round the waist Only think Q
seven hundred and sixty-nine pounds OF nesh
which constitutes the chief attraction OF this nm.
specimen OF Buckeye growth. Unlike other sucl
Oddities her appearance IL rather attractive ina
repulsivc. BY Invitation we felt the arm and RIB
-ofthe nonsienr, who giories in his strength, am
coniented ourself with simply conyersins with IN
lady.
An intense excitement was produced yesterda
rpornine on PENNSYLVANIA avenue, opposite 10 IN
Ceaire Market. A black man was seen, abou
nine O'Clock, driving six oxen attached 10 Wagon
containing 6fiy sixty bushels Of corn. DO,
of his own complexion, between ten and elevc
wears Of age was in the wagon, amusing himsei
The LATER had been counsclcd not 10 attempt
get out Cor fear Of accident; but he either disrs
rarded the advice, or intentionally fell into IN
street. The FIRST the driver, who for nomer
had turned his eyes in another direction, knew
The occurrence, was scream and the passage
awheel over the body OF the child. He immed
nteIy halted his oxen. The sufferer was conveye
srst 10 Patterson and Nairn's drug store, and the
40 che Office OF Dr. Hall for surgical attendance
b,r in vain for he soon died. Acoroner's in9ne'
was held and verdict rendered In ACCORDING
with the facte. The boy belonged TO Mr.. Thom'
Sasscer OF Prince Georges county, Maryland
The Young Mems Christian Association,
fbcir meeting in the +. street Baptist Church, Q
MONDAY night, passed a resolution complimenial
"a the Rev C. NJ Butler, who, while yesiding
tbc midst of ms, was active and jealous men
her OF The society; n committee was appointed