Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-01-25
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New Dome for the Capitol We learn tina,

New Dome for the Capitol We learn that
the accomplished architect Of the Capitol, Thomas
U. Walter, has completed the design Of q magni6-
cent new dome for the centre building OF the Cap
itol, which is said by those who have seen the
drawings TO be the most splendid conception Of
American genius, in that line, ever witnessed
II is intended TO take the place Of the present I'M
cooth and clumsy affair which disigures the
structure, and is necessary 10 perfect the symme-
Try and architectural beauty Of the entire build
ing when complete. 1t will be constructed en-
tirely Of cast iron on the foundations Of the old
dome, and, if Mr.. Walter shall be permitted TO
complete il according to his own design, and with
out interference from men Of inferior taste, expe-
rience and ability, il will be magnificent monu-
ment of his skill and genius, and contribute as
much TO perpetuate his fame and reputation as on
architect as did The dome of ST. Peters that Of
Michael Angelo
The Incendiary Cases.-We stated, several
days ago, that George Shenig and George Barnes
had been convicted, in the criminal court, on the
charge Of setting fire 10 house in the First ward
Their counsel, Mr.. Radcliffe, moved for new
They have not yet been sentenced
Thomas McNerhany has since been arraigned
for similar offence in the same part of the city
He was defended by Mr.. ]. H. Bradley. The
jury retired to their room ON Tuesday morning,
but up 10 FIVE o'clock yesterday afternoon they
were unable to agree on a verdict.
The court adjourned until Saturday; and mean
time the Jury, if they shall come to an agreement, 1
will have the privilege ofseang their verdict, 10
be presented to the court on that day.
During the trial Of the above named persons,
their respective mothers and the fathers Of two Of
them, were in the courtroom, witnesses Of the
shame of their offspring.
On Saturday. the cases Of the youths accused
Of setting fire TO several stables, ice-house, and
other structures, in the Fifth ward will probably
be taken up for trial at least such is the design
Of the court.
Those incendares are all, apparently, under
the age of twenty years. il does not appear that
they were influenced by motives other than those
Of mischief, or love for the excitement attending
fire. But they are in danger of paying dearly
for their sport, by sentence to the Penitentiary
and the consequent disgrace for life.
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Ossian's Bards.-Ossian Dodge, whose name
was widely circulated throughout the Union in
connection with his paying $625 for the best seat
at Jenny Lnd's first concert in Boston, Intends
visiting our city shortly with his Bards," who,
as the distant newspapers inform us, have no
equals for harmonious and expressive singing
for exquisite conception and execution popular
songs and quartettes, while Dodge has long and
deservedly borne the reputation Of being THE
genteel and humorous vocalist of America"
The first concert will take place on Monday
night, at Carusis Saloon.
Virginia GubernatorIal Contest.-It was
whispered in certain circles in this city, yesterday,
that the grand council of Virginia Know-nothlngs,
who, il is said, met in Alexandra, on Thursday |
night, nominated, or expressed their preference |
for the Hon. James F. Stroller, as the candidate
of the order, for Governor Of the Old Dominion.
This gentleman, who was in Washington yester- |
day, on being questioned in relation to the sub
ject, contradcted the report; but, Notwithstanding
this, il was insisted by political clairvoyants that
il is truth, and that Mr.. Stroller himself 8dont
know. il. We merely allude 10 the subject as
floating speck in the atmosphere OF Washington. |
individual Notes, and Counterfeit Notes.
Charles w. Statham gives notice, in the Lynch |
burg papers, to all who hold the notes OF the
Farmers and Merchants Bank, Washington,
d. c., which have his name attached as president,
that they must present them for redemption before
the first day of March next, as he will not pay any
,,,ora nj time "a
The Baltimore papers state that counterfeit five
dollar notes on the Bank OF Commerce, and Of the
same denomination on the Farmers and Mechan-
les Bank of Frederick, are in circulation in that
city.
As Washington is seldom neglected when such
issues are in circulation, our citizens should be on
their guard against fraud.
The Concert for the P0or.--We would again
commend the Concert, to be given tonight by the
Philharmonic Society, to the favorable cons'dera-
lion of the lovers of vocal melody. The proceeds
are for the benefit Of the Poor.
Sleight of Hand In addition 10 the announce
ment that Macallister is to astonish our citizens
with his feats OF magic, is the notification that
another conjuror, Robert Heller, will Likewise
shortly appear before the public. Both have their
imposing show-bills posted all over the city.
Patents.--The inventive genius ofthe country
never at rest. Thirty or forty patents are issued
weekly from the United States Patent Office, for
objects both fancy and utility, from the simplest
form TO that involving intricacy Of detail A mill
for cutting and grinding vegetables and watch
machine are among the latest improvements.
New Eire Com pany.--P reliminarY etcps have