Washington sentinel., 1854-01-27
gofaI ann 9srsOnal.

Patriotic C0ntrlDutl0ns-The Young Mems
Mercantile Library Association Of Cincinnati have
forwarded 10 the Washington National Monu-
ment Society the sum Of four hundred dollars,
being the net proceeds Of voluntary subscrip-
tion among themselves. The limit of amount from
every one confined to dollar towards build
ing the monument.
They propose. in addition the above, TO deliver,
free Of cost, at an early day, block of marble,
by which the association shall be represented in
the monument. The block is fossiliferous mar
bic, quared from low strata 10 the bed of the Ohio
river, al Cincinnati, susceptible of high polish,
and quite unlike the ordinary building material,
unique and beautiful. II bears in embossed let
ters the following inscription: "The Young Mems
Mercantile Library Association of Cincinnati, or
ganzed A. d. 1925; A. D. 1853, 2400 members;
proud TO honor Washington, contributes its hum
BILE quota the swelling tide Of national gratitude.
Ohio. irstbora Of the ordinance fl7S7, every pull
sation of her heart beats high, beats strong for
liberty and for the Union"
Within the present week two marke blocks
have been received at Monument Place, one of
them from the battle-ground of Flalbush, contrib
uted by the people Of Kings county, New York,
and the other from the Grand Lodge of Masons,
Of Illinois.
Pocket-picking.-An elderly lady arrived in
this city on Wednesday evening, from New York,
with view Of procuring the discharge of an
adopted son, her nephew, from the army of the
United States he being under sailing orders for
the Pacific coast. Thus the love for the young
man induced her to make the journey alone, as she
could not bear the idea even of so wide sepa.
henn
from the railroad station TO the residence Of
friend in Washington, she spoke in grateful terms
of the kind attentions which she received from
strangers on her journey hiiher, and especially
when entering the cars at Baltimore. 1t was
there that "a well-dressed, soft-spokan gentle
man." rendered her comfortable seat, and put
his arm around her to guide her to il ; but il did
not occur to her, until after she had reached this
city and was feeling,in her pocket, that the we'll
dressed, sof-spoken gentleman" had relieved her
of porte-monnaie containing $45, all she had
with the exception of nine cents.
A Premature Report.-We were panied to
hear, several days ago, that one of the grand.
jurors, physician was taken suddenly i'll in the
Jury-room, and Immediately expired Wherever
the report went, deep, heartfelt regret was ex-
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pressed that one so skilful and popular should,
with scarcely moments warning, be hurried into
eternity We must admit that we were incredu-
lous OH this subject and therefore concluded 10
await intelligence corroborative of the fact A
friend of ours, on his way home, impaired the
solemn information TO every acquaintance whom
he met but he was, to his JOY, suddenly inter-
rupted in his oral communications by the appear
nff fha ahl nhy icia m fxyho in
customary good health was walking leisurely
along, his wife leaning on his arm and child
trotting at his side! 1t is needless to say that,
since this occurrence, the doctors many friends
have dried their tears, and are reoiced that he is
still in the land Of the living.
George Watterston.-Our old and esteemed
felow-citizen is, we regret 10 learn, confined TO
his bed by illness, from which it is feared he will
not recover. The desease has now seized on his
brain, and, as consequence, he yesterday lay in
state Of unconsciousness. The grand jury, on
the 23dinstant, appointed committee of five mem
bers from their body, I: TO call in person at his
residence to express the sorrow which they sin
cerey feel at hearing of his dangerous illness, and
their high respect for the value of his long and
well-tried services in upholding and promoting the
welfare Of the federal city,
Another Victim of Intemperance.-Yeste
day morning the body of colored man. aged
about ifty-three years, named James Lewis, was
found near Pearces mills. II was in nearly
naked condition, and lying on the face. II ap-
peared from the testimony before the coroner's
jury that the deceased, since Sunday last had
been suffering with mania 1otn, and that at
about twelve o'clock on Wednesday night he left
his bed and wandered away 10 the place where
his lifeless form was discovered. The verdict
rendered was death from intemperance and ex-
posure.to the weather"
Collector Of the Port of New York.-lt was
rumored in the city last night, that the Senate,
Yesterday, in executive session, confirmed The
nomination of Mr.. Redfeld, as collector for the
port ofNew York. in the place of ofGreene G. Bron-
son. removed, and that the vote was yeas 35,
nays s. The report is generally credited.
Porcelain and Chinaware.-Beautiful ar-
cles Of china and porcelain ware having recently
been sent to the Hon. Mr.. Meacham, of Vermont,
from that State he privately exhibited them in the
House OF Representatives yesterday. They ex-
specimens Of American manufacturing skill
Battle Of New Orleans.-Tbs painting, by
Mr.. Charles F. Fisher, who devoted twelve years
ofhis life TO it, is now on exhibition in the rotunda
ofthe Capitol, and attracts general attention. The
artist is extremely patient in explaining to spec
taors the exact location Of important events con-
nected with the interesting history.
Smithsonian Institution.-Dr. J. L. Smith will
continue his lecture this evening. Subject, com
pounds Of carbon and hydrogen explosions in
coal mines, and Sir Humphrey Days camp.
STATI0NERS' HALL.
q TATIONERY, Music, Musical !nstru-
y ments, Perfumery, and Fancy Arcles.-The
subscriber respectfully announces that he has
taken charge Of the above old established house,