Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1855-04-21

An Incidental party Of gipsies "a woman
and boy, The man having escaped) have been in
the jail at Weston, in Lewis county, awaiting
their trial, Tor defrauding Mr.. Jasper Butcher Of
large sum of money, few weeks ago. On Mon
day last the was called for trial. when the
counsel for the accused asked postponement OF
the trial the ground that the woman was em-
ote,its and near the time OF delivery. This, how
ever, was supposed by many 10 be teigned on The
part of the woman and the court directed an
animation 10 be made, which, we understand she
refused, aud she was put upon her trial. The
case had not progressed far when the of
the woman told 100 plainly, that a mistake had
been made, and she was soon removed 10 The JAIL
where. in a short time, she gave bi,ih 10 daugh-
ter Poor innocent Ii first saw the light IN the
place where prisoners and convcts are confined
its mother being one--though it knows no guilt and
has felt no sorrow; and the angel Of Me 'cy may
direct its course that at last this untoward be-
ginning Of lifes journey may lead 1t 10 that better
land where crime and not known.
The trial OF the gypsy boy is now going on.
Rich Enquirer.
An Army Of Invalids Though the latest lei
tiers from the OF war, in the Crimea, all speak
encouragingly enough OF Z" better weather, inn
proved pros poets" and so on II does not appear
that the general health Of The troops much better
than il has been. The warm weather is begin
ming 10 produce dysenteres, and diarrhna al
ready
The following is nominal return OF deaths in
The hospitals al Sculari, reported 10 the com
manding officer from The sih 10 the 18th March,
inclusive
Non commissioned officers, druinmers aud pri-
Wales. 1880. ....'..'...''.... 'o4
Sick ia General Hospital. 779
Sick in Barrack Hospital ........... 1910
Sick in Palace Hospital. ......... 425
Sick in Stable Hospital. ........-... 81
Sick in Turkish Hospital.hulk.. PIG
Sick in Bombay Hospitaship. $3.50. lo3
Sick In Hunec.. 9l9
Total. .........-............ - ,704
Abydos and Smyrna Hospitals not returned;
about 900 in both places.
Making an aggregate sick exceeding fee thou
sandt Grim facts, these.
We have no sympathy with fIlibustering,
and no desire for war; but really, il nation ex-
poets 10 commend respect among other n lons,
or 10 secure lis rights and interests from aggres-
sion, IL must not permit patience and meekness
10 he mistaken for pusillanimity There states,
as we'll as individuals, whose vaor increases in
proportion 10 The forbearance OF their antagonists
The officers OF Spanish vessels should be com
PEELED 10 permit our peaceful merchant vessels 10
pursue their voyages on the high seas without in |
ierrupton. In our view, the pursued by
President Pierce is more likely 10 avert war, |
than 10 bring on one--RtchnaOnd Despatch, Wig.
Abolition of the stamp Duty in England
The House of Commons of the English Parlia.
meni has abolished the stamp duly newsp papers.
This act affects the social and political interests
OF The British Empire more than The war with
Russia 1t Is a concession 10 the people, which
will be attended with The happiest results II is
another evidence OF the liberalizing tendency Of
the British Government seeking the greatest
good oi the greatest number.
The Nebraska Legislature adjourned sine
die on the 10th ultimo They enacted a general
system of laws, chiefly borrowed from Iowa
provided for efficient organization OF counties
passed good school law providing free schools |
for all; passed stringent prohibory liquor law
chartered three universities, Incorporated medi-
cal society; and provided for taking new census
the ensuing fall by the marshal from which new
apportonment OF representatives is 10 made by
the Governor
Colored Voters.-A resolution was passed by
The Assembly OF New York, last week, proposing
10 amend the Constitution of the State so as 10
abolish the property publication for colored voters
The resolution was carried by ayes &C, noes SO
Dog Poisoning is practised to such an ex-
tent III Newark, N. j.. that one hundred and fifty |
animals have been poisoned in a month.
Changed his Mind.-Louis Napoleon is not
going 10 the Crlmea But he had resolved |
paying visit 10 Queen Victoria and this (thc
15th) is the very day that he 10 arrive in Lon
don.