Washington sentinel., 1855-02-16
YOtal anO 4srsonal.
The Fair Of the Mechanics metropolitan

tors, at night; aiiording an agreeable promenade
if not an opportunity closely TO inspect the vari
ous beautiful objects on exhibition.
We were astonished TO see the very large num-
ber Of "tidies," which are strung up like SO many
lunches Of fish. II is a good arrangement, for We
never could conceive anything extraordinary in
their manufacture or beauty in their appearance.
There are on exhibition several coffin-patterns
articles in which the visitors generally do not
seem TO take particular interest, but turn away,
in many instances, repused Although il may be
profitable, n is not pleasant reflection that
however gay and joyous we may be at the pres
ent, our tendency is ever toward the tomb
Speaking on this grave subject, we may mention,
in connections, that pretty marble monument
meets the eye directly on entering the grand hall
al the south door.
Those bonnets in the northwest corner are very
pretty and SO are the embroidered ladies' skirts
Large mirrors in that vicinity invite many sly
peep, either for the adjustment Of male or female
habiliments.
Gait & Brother have richly filed case Of jew
elery and silver ware, the latter including the SER
vice presented by our citizens to the late ex-Mayor
Maury, as an evidence oflheir high regard for his
private and public worth.
Mr.. George Calvert of Fauquier county, Vir-
gna, exhibits, as at the former fair of the Metro
politan Mechanics Institute, collection of his
patent beehives, and choice specimens OF honey
which he solicitshs friends to taste. The invita-
tion is never declined.
The Fair is plentifnlly supplied with that repub
can article. soap; the free use Of which has re-
fnng tendency, for, it has been pertinenty said,
that cleanliness is next to godliness.n
A Desperate Character.-A young yellow
fellow, named George Raglin created much alarm
on Pennsylvania avenue, on Wednesday night
by fourishing hand-saw TO the right and left,
making every one on the pavement get out Of his
way Occasionally, he would deal blow with
the instrument on some passer-by whom he did
not fancy. No one had the nerve 10 arrest him in
his progress. He was extraordinarily bold under
the influence of alcoholic drink; did not care for
anybody and seemed 10 claim the freedom TO as
sault with mpunily. Officer A. r. Allen, an
efficient public officer, was al the Smithsonian
Institution when he heard of the exploits of this
discharged penitentiary bird. He hastened to the
scene Of the exploits, and endeavored at once TO
capture the offender, who made desperate re-
sistance. The parties came 10 close quarters
both fell TO the pavement, and struggled together
The officer uppermost He sent 10 The watch
house for help, and obtained it, two Of the Aux-
iary Guard coming to the rescue They came,
and Saao, and conquered"
Raslin was conveyed 10 the lookup, and yes
terday morning was committed TO Jail TO await
trial for resisting the officer.
Though he is not relative of the British Gen
eral, Lord Raglan, he, 10 say the least, showed
some of the bellicose propensities of that distn-
guished soldier and namesake.
The Rechabites.-The District Tent of the
temperance organization, Qhe jurisdiction of which
extends over the District Of Columbia, and por-
tons of Maryland and Virginia. at IFS quarterly
session, on Wednesday night, elected the follow
ing officers for the term Of one year:
John X. Elvans, p. ID. G. R.; DR.. J. Hall Moore,
d. C. r.; DIR. 8. A. ii. McKim, d. d. R.; George
G. Hennn, D. II. s.; Joseph D. Free, d. F. s.;
George f. Kidwell, d. T.; John j. Langley, D. L.;
Reeve Lewis, ID. G.; Samuel s. Briggs, d. Chap
lain. William II. M'Lean was elected represen.
tatve TO the High Tent
Acknowledgements addition TO those al
ready made the Washington Highlanders, we are
requested TO state, have 10 thank his Excelency
The British Minister, for the donation Of ten dol
lars towards the relief Of the poor enclosed in
graceful note. They have also TO thank their gall
liant colonel, w. Hickey, esq, for donation Of a
like amount.
Testimonial of Respectful recent meet
ing of the board of managers of the Metropolitan
Mechanics Institute, resolutions were unan-
mously passed expressive Of the loss which they
have sustained by the death OF John w. Maury
one of the vice presidents OF the organization,
and bearing testimony TO the noble qualities which
were possessed by their late associate.
DE Soto.-PowelIs picture Of De Soto dis
covering the Mississippi, will probably be dis
played 10 the public today, as workmen, yoster-
day afternoon, were preparing the only vacant
panel in the rotundo Of the Capitol forits recep-
ton.
THE SONS OF THE sIREs, A HIS
u tory Of the Rise, Progress, and Destiny of
the American PARTY and its probable influence