Washington sentinel., 1855-03-13
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commltteu suiciuci ycstcrddy, uhucf tue ioho""e
circumstances:
II appears that, for a year past, she had been IN
delicate health, and for several days. recently was
confined TO her bed. Yesterday morning, about
one o'clock, she ieh the house of her father, (Mr.
Isaac H. Wales who is dangerously lid having
nothing on but her night clothes, and made her
escape before members Of the family were fairly
apprized of her movements. She was doubtless
laboring under alteration Of mind as was cvi-
denced by previous symptoms. II was not long
before neghbors were aroused, who commenced
a search for her, but in vain.
Her residence was on Capitol Hill. Crossing
the street, and proceeding through an alley, she,
by some means, gained access to the kitchen OF
Mrs. Brent. When the servant proceeded thither,
about six O'Clock in the morning, to kindle ire,
she was alarmed by the appearance OF Mrs. Black,
who implored the servant to give her clothing,
complaining that she was very cold, and wished
10 90 home. She was in a kneeling attitude.
The servant, leaving the lamp fastened up
stairs, to inform the family of the presence OF the
person below. While she was gone, Mrs Black,
seeing, by the dim light, case knife on the table,
seized the instrument, and with il inflicted fear
fu cash on her throat, which, in the course OF ten
or fifteen minutes, terminated her existence.
When Mr. Brent's family came into the kitchen,
they were appalled, by the startling spectacle
The body was conveyed TO her late residence,
where an inquest was held and verdict rendered
in accordance with the facts
Chinese PIough.-There is in the National
Gallery Patent Ofice) Chinese plough-a recent
deposite. 1t is curiosity in its way and VIII
doubtless excite the smiles Of the agricultural
"barbarians" Of this republic Wejudge from the
appearance and position of the share that it does
but little more than scratch the soil, instead OIL
like the American article turning deep and
broad iurrow. The Chnaman directs the plough
with one hand, and holds the reins with the
other.
Narrow Escape.-Last night, at seven o'clock
drunken man while staggering along Pennsy-
vania avenue, was thrown to the ground by con-
tact with the horses of an omnibus, passing from
Second street, near the old railroad station Mr.
Harrington, Of Mount Pleasant hotel, happen
ing to view the occurrence, impatently called TO
the driver TO stop, which demand was instantly,
obeyed, when the poor man was dragged from
beneath the horses feet! A moment later, and ne
probably would have been crushed by the wheels
Of the vehicle. He was so much intoxicated as
TO be unconscious of the imminent danger from
which he had been rescued.
Zoological.-An accession has lately been
made 10 the contents Of National Gallery, (Patcni
Ofice,) in the form Of fossil remains of Arctic or
North American elephants and mastadons. Sew
eral glass cases are there filled with them, Afford
ing an interesting study for the lovers OF such
zoonc specimens, Of which there are four or five
cart-loads. They were disinterred IN Missouri, as
the label tells us, during the year fs45.
Capitol Dome.-We learn that patterns have
already been made for the new cast iron dome,
recently authorized by Congress, and for which
an appropriation Of one hundred thousand dollars
has been made. The work will be commenced
as soon as practicable.
Another Death in Jail.-Chloe Jackson, a
negress, died. on Sunday, in the county Jail, where
she had been confined for two years, as a con-
firmed lunatic. The coroner summoned jury OF
inouest, who rendered verdict that she died Of
a scorbuiic affection.
This makes the sixth death in Jail during the
last four months all owing to diseases Of chronic
character.
Military Parade.-The Marion Rifles, new
volunteer corps, made their first public parade
Yesterday, accompanied by aSfu band Of music.
Their handsome uniform and solder-like bearing
elicted much praise. They were escorted through
the streets by the National Greys.
Criminal Court-No especially important
cases will be tried during the present term. As
usual nearly all the trials will relate to assaults
and batteries, and thefts; whites and blacks con-
,ributing thus to occupy the time of the grave and
dienifed court, and that Of all its legal adjuncts.
Now IL the Time 10 plant shade trees, those
auxiiaries to health and refreshing adornments TO
every well caredfor homestead.
The Fair Of the Metropolitan Mechanics In
stItute will close tomorrow night, when the pre-
haums will be announced. Agood dealo anxiety
is manifested by not few of the depositors con-
cerhing this, TO them, important finale
DIED,
On Monday morning, at o'clock, after short
illness, MICHAEL BRADY, native of County
Cavan, Ireland, for the past ten years resident
OF this city.
His funeral will take place on wednesday
morning, Ghe l4ih,) at o'clock, a. M, from his
late residence, on Pennsylvania avenue The
friends and acquantances Of the family are re-
spectfulIy invited.
GREAT EXCITEMENT IN NEW YORK
Pianos and Melodeons for Cash.
"ORACE WATERS, the great Music and
Ill Piano Forte dealer 333 Broadway, New
York, prefering to share large per cent. with his
customers, rather than pay il to the sbarpers OF
Wall street. to raise available means to enable him
10 stem the present tight times, offers his immense
assortment OF elegant and warranted Pianos and
Melodeons at large discount from factory prices,
for cash. Hi. assortment comprises Pianos from
three of the largest and most celebrated Boston
nutactories; also those of several OF the best
New York makers, including the beautiful anu
much admired Horace Waters Pianos from hs
own factory, and Melodeons Of the best Boston.
New Haven, New York, and Buffalo makes al.