Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-04-29

pkoM our EXCHANGES.

deep. 1t was not considered worth while to
look after it; but after the lapse Of twenty-nine
days, the covering being removed, it was
discovered yet alive. i A boy was then lowered
by rope, and biddy rescued from imprison-
ment in her dungeon, where for so long time
she had been without food or water
500. Very Dry Doctrine. n board the Gu
nard steamers, divine service is read every Sun.
day morning. A passenger one Sunday asked
one Of the crew: care you obliged to attend
public Worship" "Not exactly obliged, sir"
replied Jack, but we would lose our grog if
we didn't"
...... The rose of Florida, the most beautiful
of flowers, emits no fragrance; the bird Of
Paradise, the most beautiful of birds, gives no
song; the cypress of Greece, the finest Of trees,
yields no fruit.
$500. Characteristics washington James
town Association" composed of Virginians,
contemplate celebrating the approaching an
niversary Of the landing of their forefathers at
jamestown, on the 18th Of May.
...... The SWord Of Napoleon and Emperor
Nicholas.-The sword borne by Napoleon at
the battle of Marengo was bought by Nicholas
in 1850, precisely half century after the bloody
and memorable event occurred. This precious
relic was purchased for the sum Of thirty-two
thousand dollars. The sword Of so great a
warrior carried in an engagement which lasted
fourteen hours, where victory alternated on four
different occasions, where 60 pieces of cannon
were successfully lost and recaptured by the
French, was priceless SOUVENIR to the late
Gar.
......A Frenchman, who has lately published
work on America and Americans, in Paris,
says the ladies here are very beautiful and
charming, and calls them the spoiled children
of an over-gallant society. And yet there are
women among us who pirate of their rights, as
il they were slaves to those who are indeed
slaves to them.
...... Another missing ship has arrived in
Chesapeake Bay, viz: ship Glance, one hun-
dred and eleven days from Liverpool for Balti-
more.
...... DR.. Chapman, editor of the Rainbo,c,
precalculated and predicted, it is affirmed, the
great tornado in Philadelphia.
...... Within few years no less than seven
representatives of foreign governments have
married American ladies.
...... The appropriations for the municipal
expenses Of the city Of Boston for the ensuing
year are $2,5Os,7OO, about 100000 of which
will have to be raised by direct taxation. The
amount appropriated for public schools is
$335,OO0.
800. The Irish NeWs, edited by Thomas
Francis Meagher, has already attained solid
circulation, we understand, Of 10000 copies.
A much larger number of the first issue was
required for specimens.
...... Lamartne, it is rumored, himself in
tends to come to the United States. France
does not appreciate him just now, it is said
...... Rev. DR.. Hannah, and Rev. Mr.. John
son, representatives Of the English Wesleyan
Episcopal Church, to assemble at indianapolis
on the first Of May, came passengers in the
Africa. Both gentlemen preached on Sunday
in the Mulberry street Church, New York.
49,. Hon Jere Clemens is said to be writing
historical novel, founded upon the revolu-
tionary history of the South.
... From a recent communication Of the
Secretary Of State to the House of Representa-.
tives, we learn that the total number Of pas.
sengers arrived in the United States for the
year 1855, was upwards Of 100000. Over
&c., 900 Of these arrived in New York. Ger
many furnished $4,000, Ireland $4,000, and
England $4,000 in round number. The total
number Of passengers arrived in this country
since the 3Oth of April, lS43, is 3,400.
49,. Serfdge in Russia.-The Independence
Beige of the 3oth March, says: A project for
the abolition Of slavery in Russia has been
much talked Of for the last few days. A st.
Petersburg correspondent assures us that the
plan has been submitted to the examination
Of the Emperor Alexander, and that before be
left the Capital for Finland, the Gar issued a
ukase, by which, hereafter, the serfs will have
the privilege OF suing their masters Tor their
freedom, before the tribunals Of the realm.
Former laws granted the serf this power, but
it was almost impossible for him to make
practical use Of it. Henceforward the mobiles
can no longer transfer their serfs TO another
district, or incorporate them into the army,
without being authorized to do 80 by the de-
cision Of competent tribunal
49,. 4 Presentable Orang Oufang.-Three
weeks ago Portuguese officer passed through
Lyons, accompanied by an orang outang,
which he had captured in forest Of the Bra
zils. The height Of this animal is near six
English feet and it walked upright, without
any appearance of discomfort. 1t was dressed
in nankeen trowsers and straw hat.
...... Turning the Tables Really.-There
was n grand crow lately at n lecture in Paris