Washington sentinel., 1855-03-09
gotaI ano Astsonal.
The Fair Of the Metropolitan Mechanics

The Fair Of the Metropolitan Mechanics
Institute, which has already been open four weeks,
will close next Wednesday.
Night succeeding night, both in fair and foul
weather, the halls have been crowded with pro-
band playing, meanwhile, for their entertainment
as well as its own pecuniary benefit. Gay assem-
blages, indeed, are there; the young folks, ofboth
sexes, the more prominent in the scene.
II is said that over two thousand free season
tickets were issued 10 as many ,depositors. No
matter how trifing the offering, ii was accepted;
but little or no regard being paid to its beauty,
utility, or the degree Of ingenuity which was me-
cessary for It's manufacture. As 70 The articles
called "tidies," they were too numerous for open
display and therefore the directors strung them
like fish, and hung the lunches at the window
frames Even an old calico shoe-bag found
place in the picture gallery! where Professor
Whitaker was permitted to rear a cracked plaster
of paris cast of statue of Venus. To say the
least, il is shabby, and should have had, this,
coat Of whilewash, though we should not re-
commend the addition Of a skirt. Perhaps the
display Of the earthly figure was meant as bur-
lesque on the fine arts II so, we have nothing
more 10 say.
Military Organizations.-The are in this
city twelve or thirteen volunteermlita COM
panies, handsomely uniformed, and armed and
equipped as the law Directs" We should not be
surprised TO sec several more spring into being
during the present year; such is the military ardor
Of the times. AS there is no reason, just now,
a. ,,;,h q
worthy Of their" -- muskets and rifles, we
are led TO the conclusion that the objects Of those
organizations in part, at least are more for holi-
day than defence and killing purposes! Or, il
may be that the advice Of Washington, :" in time
of peace prepare for war; is treasured by them
as duty involving wo, if not practically regarded.
Horse, foot, and Dragons" compose the military
reserve Of the city Of Washington but
deficient of artillery Captain Buckngham's COM
pany having long since FILTERED out Of existence,
without the least prospect Of reformation.
While this metropolis is so well provided with
military companies, our neighboring city, George
town, cannot boast of one. Epaulettes, shooting
irons, and cheese knives, cannot there find mar.
ket for such public purposes
The Minnesota Indians are still luxuriating
in the metropolis, and are evidently delighted with
their visit. They have been provided with new
red and blue blankets, trinkets, and paint, at the
Government expense. Proud as peacocks of
these acquisitions TO their personal appearance,
they strut and behave accordingly.
AT the Presidents reception, the Fair, The Cir
Gus, as well al private entertainments, they
have constituted a novel feature in the scenes,
and had the happiness of believing that they are
of some consequence.
They are not altogether unmindfnl OF the fair
sex, having become acquainted with party Of
them on the Island, who treated their rude guests
TO ample draughts of " fire water" !" Of which In
dians as well as pale faces, fond producing
similar unbecoming results without regard 10 the
color Of the skin.
We repeat, the Minnesota Indians are luxuri-
aing If they had not lands 10 sell, the probabl-
iy is they would receive lille or no attention
from the Government.
Hole in the Day" one Of the delegation, has
expressed wish 10 have the Gospel introduced
among his people.