Washington sentinel., 1855-02-11
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metropolis
Although music did not reverberate through
the spacious halls the promenade evidently at
iorded much delight, without that never unwel-
come instrumental accompaniment TO public social
gatherings.
The few gentlemen who brought their new hats
with them into the East Room were, perhaps,
afraid 10 leave them in the hail. lest they might be
taken in lieu Of shockingly bad" ones not un-
frequently thrown the pyramids, composed OF
such essential articles and overcoats. A private
word to the servants and the price Of two good
cigars, will douby insure the safe-keeping Of
articles of dress The gift, however, though II
may be srpected, is never asked, by the attentive
attaches of the White House.
The young ladies' and gentlemen had arranged
their wardrobes 10 the best advantage, and, per-
haps, were reciprocally admired; though, at all
times and places, private criticism was not en-
tirely excluded from that joyous, gaslit scene
There were fewer low-necked frocks than st
the previous reception; aud this we regard either
rs the result Of the intensely cold weather or an
improvement in modest taste.
Those receptions are deservedly lypopular. They
afford an opportunity for an evenings pleasant
pastime and have refining tendency; beside
affording, afierward, 10 not few OF those VINO
participate in the proceedings, an agreeable theme
OF conversation as TO who were seen there, now
they were dressed, with whom certain persons
promenaded, and relative particulars, not, IN poiat
necessary TO be mentioned.
A Rejected Ofering.-Last week, during me
hustle attending the reception OF articles Tor OK
hbiton at the fair Of the Metropolitan Mechanics
Institute, small boy, shabbiy dressed, edged ms
way through the crowd, and presented, for de-
posile, a specimen of his skill-an ornamented
mock orange, gourd, or some such vegetable sub
stance, with figures scraped or carved on Il with
sharp instrument. II was at once refused, for
the reason tha, it was unworthy of admiration,
and no, in accordance with the programme. But
few persons noticed the Occurrences; the crowd
were 100 much occupied with the business which
called them thither 10 watch the movements OF
the rude artist. Though the poor little fellow
may have devoted much time 10 the rejected
work, and fondy anticipated It's reception, and
as a consequence, the receipt OF depositor's
ticket, which would en,iile him 10 free admission
he was, of course, mortified with the disappoint
ment. He met the refusal without q word OF ex
postulation, and hurried away, perhaps, Judging
from hi. countenance TO sssuago his grief in tears
If this is III. only morti6cation TO which he shall
be subjected during his life, he will fare well but
20 far as this particular incident Is concerned, ne
will not bc inclined TO sing the song, Oh, would
were boy again"
Japanese Ware-Articles of japanese man.
ufacture sre on exhibition at the fair Of the Metro
politan Mechanics Institute, and are worthy OF
inspection. The spectator will not fail to be i'm
pressed with the beauty of these foreign objects
and their delicate but rich finish. Not only are
products Of Japanese skill to be seen al that place.
bu, at the Presidents House. Ia the reception
room Of that last named building are two cabinets
elegantly adorned and inlaid, and highly polished
with the interior conveniently partitioned They
werc closely scrutinized, on Friday evening, by
visitors to the Executive Mansion. 1.-THE artisans
could have heard the praises bestowed on their
handwork, they would doubtless have been as
well pleased as are city bucks and bellies with
words OF fattery.
Commodore Perry, who commanded the Ja-
panese expedition and accomplished the object OF
his peaceful visit TO those far off regions 50 sue
cessfully and by whom those articles Of manufac-
ture were brought home, was present during Inc
evening and shared with the President OF the
United States the attentions bestowed on high
official position.
The MetropolIs.-There are several journals
that record, with commendable care and accuracy,
even the most minute incidents Of public interest
trapspiring in this city and we with pleasure call
the attention OF the readers OF those papers during
the past half year to the very few recitals OF In
,tances of crime and shame the most jealous
chronicier has found occasion to record. We al
lude 10 this subject with pride well as pleasure.
The capital Of the nation is not without auromen,s
and temptations for the vicious and the thought
less, but it contains population worthy OF their
favored position, and all the advantages they pos
sess --GloIe.
The Public Scheols.--At tine recent meetiog
Of the board OF trustees, DR.. Charles w. Davis
was elected chairman, George J. Abbot, secretary,
and Peter F. Bacon, treasurer
Several communications were received from
teachers, complaining OF the dilapidaied condition
OF their school houses, the inconvenience and In
iury caused by the crowded state OF the rooms,
their "backless seats" and deficiency Of school
apparatus. Action was taken by the board with
view 10 remedy those evils.
Rich Entertainment.--Profess Heller, in
addition 10 his astonishing fesis of magic, at Iron
Hall, on Monday evening, will give specimens Of
hi, skill as a pianist. All who have heard his
music on that favorite instrument, speak in ex-
traysgant terms Of his performances.
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nIacaliister, at Odd Fellows Hail. in addition
20 his other attractions, WILL on Tuesday evening,
distribute for,y.6ve golden presents, valued Al
three hundred and fifty dollars. Every one buy
Ing ticket, Mt fifty cents, has chance for par.
ticle Of the golden shower.
At Lasti-Powells picture OF De Soto discov-
eriup the Mississippi has actually arrived in Wash
ineton. after a tour Of the country on private
speculation. Il will be placed in the only vacant
nanel Of the ro,undo Of the Capitol during the