Washington sentinel., 1855-03-08
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Justices OF the Peace. The commissions Of


sion of Congress, were not renewed; Know
nothingism," il is shrewdly suspected, being the
hindering cause. AS consequence, the third
and seventh wards now without police magis-
tratesor, in other words, justices especially set
apart to. attend to Washington Corporation busi-
ness. The City Councils will not elect to that
Office persons other than those who belong 10 the
American party;" and the Administration will
not appoint men who are of that organization.
Without touching the question of right or
wrong, il may be mentioned as fact, that the in
terests OF the city do and must suffer, pecuniarly
and otherwise. IL this state Of things shall con-
tnue. Because (" "Know-nothing" justice can
not, in every ward, be elected 10 the situation OF
police magistrate, will not justify the City Fathers
in leaving the Office vacant. The appointment is
required by municipal law, which should either
be repealed or carried into effect according 10 our
ideas Of correct Legislation.
Before the adjournment of Congress, the follow
ing named gentlemen were nominated by the Pre-
sident and confirmed by the Senate as Justices Of
the Peace for the County of Washington: William
r. Woodward, Zachariah Walker, Samuel Drury,
Henry Haw, Daniel Smith, Charles p. Wannall,
and John S. Hongshead. The three last are new
appointments.
The Black Flag" See there y exclaimed
one citizen to another several days ago, pointing
toward the Washington Monument grounds !" see
there black flag is floating from the staff where
the national banner formerly futtered in the
breeze" g What pirate J" asked the person ad.
dressed, g has run up his signal there ~ A crowd
soon collected; and but few moments elapsed
Aago.a = Ao,c. rc v;rtuoua natr;osic indiOna tim
was enkndled ia the hearts Of the sovereigns.
On inquiry, however, it was ascertained that the
wind had blown the stripes away from the old flag,
leaving the union thickly studded with stars, fy-
ing Imagination gave these blue figures an inky
hue
Senator Dawson was presented, on Tuesday
night, with silver pitcher, two goblets, and
salver, at the National hptel--some of our fellow
citizens having thus testified their thanks to him
for his friendiness toward the interests of Wash
ington, exhibited In so many ways and for long
time past, during his legislative career, -Vhe
Mayor Of this city delivered an address, 10 which
Mr.. Dawson responded; the one in compliment
and gratitude, the other in modest acknow ledge.
meut or the honor conferred by the appreciation
Of his humble services. We may here mention
that the little party present on the occasion did
not con6ne themselves TO drinking water from the
silver pitcher, but, by invitation OF the gallant
Georgian, tested the contents Of certain long
necked bottles, which our informant strongly sus-
pected Of being champagne
Children Wanted THE proprietors of the
Circus Company, now performing in Washing
ton, advertise for fifty little children" to appear
in the fairy paniomime of Cinderella. "Those
accustomed TO dancing will be preferred"
We cannot believe that this swami" will be
promptly supplied, unless there are but very few
anxious mothers" respecting the morals OF their
tender offspring. Instead of such little chill
dren" being exhibited, by gasligh,, before pro-
miscuous assembly, in a circus, il occurs 10 MS
that, nghtgowned and night-capped, the bed
would be the better place for them.
The Dying Gladiator.-This beautiful and
classic work Of art will, the fourteenth instant,
be Withdrawn from the public gaze, as the exhi-
bition ION Pennsylvania avenue, near the old rail-
road static ny WILL at that time, be closed There
FORE all who have not yet seen this marble statue,
should moi permit tbs present opportuniyio pass
unimproved.
The Know -nothings OF this city were yester-
day rejoicing over the triumph of the brethren in
Alexandria, Virginia, who, on Tuesday, elected
their municipal ticket by large majority
The Aqueduct.--We perceive that Captain
Megs has advertised, inviting proposals, for the
execution Of portions of the work on the Wash
ington aqueduci. This looks like an earnest inten.
ZION 10 resume operations at the earliest pariicu-
lar period.
A Poor Laboring Man f.l, on Tuesday night,
about nine o'clock from the steps Of the Patent
Office and, in consequence, was severely, perhaps
fatally, Injured. A party of gentlemen, moved by
a feeling of charity, at once subscribed sum OF
money sufficient TO insure the sufferer weeks
nursing in the Washington. Infrmary, whittier he
was removed
Taking a Ride.-Yesterday, a police officer
was seen endeavoring to lead drunken man TO
magistrates Office but, at last, hoplessly gave up
she effort. The offender was like the donkey, which
wouldn't go.n Another police officer, however,
came to the rescue, provided with wheSlbarrow
into which the inebriaie was thrown, and by this
means transported to the presence Of the jussice,
who disposed Of him according 10 law ia such
cases.
A Genius, of New Hampshire, recently OBJ
tanned patent for improvement in the arrange
ment OF desks in school rooms" We should be
pleased IL he could exercise his skill so as TO rem
der comfortable, and from spinal diseases,
the little children in some Of public schools,
who sit on high benches without backs; their feet
dangling In the air.
Patents.--Among the patents issued from the
United States Patent Office during the past week,
Il. o,a ~ Tobp Smith and Iohn q Gallaher. ir.