Washington sentinel., 1854-04-13

The H0osac Tunnel bill received the sigma.
ture of Governor Washburn, Tuesday week after
noon. The Boston Erening T,areher says, the
director of the Troy and Greenfield road will at
once take measures for the formal acceptance of
the act, call in instamcnis stock, consider and
DECIDE on the various bids for the work which
they have received, generally on every advan-
tageous terms 10 the company, and place every
thing in trim for commencing the vigorous prose-
cution Of the work OF oftunneling in the summer or
early in the fall.
Republic of Nicaragua.-It appears that Nj
caragua has formally announced her severance
from the Central American confedsracy. and con-
stitued herself a republic, thus abandoning all
hope OF reforming the old league A new consti-
tuition has been adopted which increases the presi-
dental term TO four years and gives him almost
unlimited powers The army has been greatly
increased, and the pay more than doubled The
commissioner sent to arrange the boundary dispute
with Honduras, failed TO do so, as Honduras still
insists upon her ultra territorial pretensions.
Another revolution was at the last dates appre-
hended in Nicaragua, the result Of which upon
property was much feared.
Employment of a Diving bell.--A diving bell
has been sent from this city to be used IN examine
ing the bed of the Susquehana river for the pur-
pose Of selecting the best site for the railroad
bridge, which is 10 dispense with the ferry that
has so long formed the subject Of annoyance 10
the travelling community between Baltimore and
Philadelphia. A similar bell is in progress OF con-
struction by Messrs. Hoingsworh Harvey& Co.,
OF Wilmington, Del, which is designed to be used
in The actual construction Of the piers for the
bridge-Scisntifc american
Hon. Edward Stanly, formerly of North
Carolina, was lately fined s25 in California for an
alleged contempt OF court, in intimating before
jury that there was conspiracy against client
of his He Immediately paid the fine, and subse-
quently he received a complimentary letter (con-
tanning the amount Of the fne) from the jury. He
acknowledged the compliment, but declined to
receive the money, and recommended them to-
devote it TO some charitable purpose
Costly Business.-A man named Strong
made use ofseven prolane oaths in magistrates
office at Wilmington, Delaware, a few days ago,
for each of which he was fined 50cents. This
so enraged him. that he gave his tongue such
loose reign could not be stopped until the justice
put on another fine Of $40, and ordered him 10 be
committed. Finding it TO be a rather costly busi-
ness he "knocked under' paid the fine, and was
released
south America.--We have Valparaiso papers
10 March lst, aud Callao 10TH Don Roberto Smp-
son, is appointed commissioner TO 60 TO England
10 procure the construction of war steamer, for
which purpose the sum Of 5000 900 is appropriated
The exclusive privilege of navigating the river
Bobio with steamers is granted TO Mr.. Robert
Cunningham for period OF eight years.
Some hfty passengers arrived al Caao in the
English ship Ann Eastwood, bound 10 the
Amazon.
There are six American ships in Rotten Row.
Narrow Escape.-A letter from Kalafa,. in
giving description Of little affair between The
Russians and the Turks, which took place in the
neighborhood, on the 9th ultimo, SAYS: "Hassan
Aga, an Englishman, Major O'Rey,) in com
mand OF two squadrons ofthe guard had a narrow
escape OF being killed, though this was the first
rencontre he has had with the enemy since he
entered into the service. A round shot passed
between his bride arm and his body and carried
of his horses mead.
strike.-The journeymen bricklayers Of Bal.
tmore have for some time been on a strike for
higher wages they receive 80 per day, but de-
sire an addition OF rs cents per day, making So 25
per day We understand that something like
iwo-thIrds Of the master-buders in the city have
agreed 10 the advance.
Colts Pistols In Europe.-Colonel Colt, il is
said, has received order from the British gov
ernment 10 furnish their Baltic feet with 5000 OF
his navy pistols, soon possible and he is
notified that the entire fleet is TO be furnished with
them. The armory at Hartford, Connecticut, will
be required TO do a good portion OF this work.
The European order for Colts pistols, il is sup
posed, will be immense.