Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-12
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evening fhere was scene at the Alexandria
wharf which excited much alarm among the vet
Grams, on the return from their interesting visit 10
| Mount Vernon.
| The steamboat had touched to land passengers,
when soldier, named Jackson over sixty years
OF age, in attempting 10 step ashore fell into the
chilling water. Immediately one of the number
extended 10 him his stick, which he seized with
his left hand while he held TO his hat with the
right! AT this point gentleman, whose name
we did not learn bent himself over the side Of the
boat, persons holding him by the heels 10 prevent
him from slipping into the riyero and reached his
right hand 10 the struggler. Directly the latter
saw il, he, with unusual presence OF mind, clapped
his hat on his head, and grasped the fist Of his
compalriot. In the course of few moments,
Jackson was draw n up 10 the deck dripping wet,
of course, and chattering with The cold
In vain he was urged 10 go TO the stove and
warm himself. No he said he never heard OF
Virginian, which he is, being drowned under such
circumstances, and related, graphically, how, on
one occasion, he broke through the ice and es-
capped watery grave. However, he took two
heavy slugs Of liquid fire 40 keep the cold from
striking inn While the company rejoiced at his
delivery from the peril, they were al the same
time amused by his fund of humor.
Some one said, Old friend, you haven't had
your dinner yet "No," he responded, 'but I've
got heavy duel" Loud laughter went up from
the crowd; and everybody was glad that as he
had escaped death in the battles Of his country by
fire. he was alike fortunate in being rescued from
grave in the tranquil aoaters of the Potomac.
Miss C0utts.-There has been very much said
in the newspapers about real or imaginary per-
son of this name, who, il is claimed, follows
Mario, The singer, wherever he goes. Although
the report is, that she is deeply in love with him,
he sights her tender passion. AT the National
theatre, on Monday night, she occupied side
box, and, on Friday evening, at the Grisi and
Mario concert, 10 Baltimore, she was prominent
feature Of the assemblage, her person dazzling
with Jewels, and her style of dress "voluptuous.
We suspect that she is a fictitious character, and
we are not solitary and alone" in This opinion.
The Judiciary Bill.-Mr. Butler, the chair
man of the Committee on the Judiciary OF the
Senate said, in that body, on Wednesday, that he
TO reform in the judiciary of this District. He
did not wish the people Of this District TO under
stand that he was either an advocate or an oppo-
| nent of any particular system. He should certainly
endeavor 10 perform his duty on the Committee
on The Judiciary, under the controlling influence
Of the Constitution Of the United States.
Petitions for and against the passage of The bill,
which passed the House, TO reorganize the courts
of the District of Columbia, and TO improve the
laws thereof, continue 10 be presented TO the
Senate.
The Fires and False Alarms.-Number of
fires during each month Of the year 1854 as re.
ported by the Columbia Active Association Jan.
uary, A. February S; March, 81 April, S May,
IL; June, 8; July, 8; August, s.; September, l
October, 3; November 7; December, s; to-
tai, II.
False alarms: January, / March, 2; April, /
May, S; June,3; July, 6; September,2 2; Novem-
Der, 4; December, 81 total, 26.
Chimneys: January,l /; February, March, l;
December 4 ; total, Z.
The Old Soldiers.--Nearly all Of them have
left the city for their homes. Here and there q
few Of them are seen in our streets. They al
once recognized by their badges and cockades.
We are gratifed TO learn that they were highly
gratifed with the marked attentions paid TO them
and the handsome manner in which they were re-
ceived, during their late convention.
Presidents Reccptions.-The first public re-
ception for the season will take place this even
ing, between the hours Of seven and ten o'clock.
As heretofore, there will probably be large at
tendance of ladies' and gentlemen. Such reunions
by gaslight have ever been popular adording to
citizens and strangers fine opportunity Ito see
and TO be seem"
Criminal Court.--We learn that the trial of
FIVE or six boys and young men, accused OF incen-
diarism, will take place tomorrow, in this court
snow.-On awaking yesterday morning, il was
doubtless surprise to many persons 10 see the
ground covered with snow, but, before the shades
Of evening, il entirely disappeared.
Patents.--During the week ending January 9,
forty.one patents were issued from the United
States Patent Office.
Supreme Court of the United States.
THURSDAY, January IL, 1855.
d. Ira Baker, Fl. c. Goodwin, Esq'rs, and
Hon. John J. Taylor, Of New York, were ad.
mitted attorneys and counselors of this court.
No. 40. Edward M. West, plaintiff in error,
rs. Joseph Cochran.
The argument in this cause was continued
by Mr.. Hill, for the defendant in error, and by
Mr.. Blair, for the plaintiff in error.
Adjourned till to morrow at IL o'clock.
MARRIED.,