Daily American telegraph., 1852-10-20
City Items.

Sks- The Potomac Savings Bank to-day con-
tinues to redeem its paper; bat We think there
is now precious little Of it ahoat in this commu-
nifty Having so we'll sustained eleven day'' ran
we cannot withhold our sympathy from its pro-
prietors. They may yet be forced into q suspen-
sion, but the proofs they have already given VIII
not be lost upon the popular mind
The following was this morning published in
the Baltimore Sun
"PoToMAc SAVINGS BANK,
WASHINGTON, Oct. 10. !
"The proprietors of this institution have deter
mined to wind up its affairs and take in its circu-
lation as speedily its assets (Which are abund-
| anti can be converted into money. Every dollar
of the notes Gt is confidently expected) will be
| redeemed"
Ras- The "Aid Fire Company" of Norfolk, at
present on visit to our city, had warm and
cordial reception yesterday at the hands of q
portion of our fireman, consisting of the Northern
| Liberties, and delegations from the Columbia and
Franklin. After visiting the various places of
| interest, they sat down to a sumptuous dinner,
prepared for them by mine host of the Empire
Hotel, at the instance of the Northern Liberties
Fire Company, where they found everything in
season. After the cloth was removed, &C., a
letter from j. w. Maury, Mayor, was read, regret
ting that he was unable to attend. Upon the
health Of the ex-Mayor, Mr.. Lenox, esq, being
drank with three hearty cheers, he replied In his
usual happy and eloquent style. The company
continued to enjoy themselves with speeches and
songs and separated at an early hour well pleased
with the entertainment
nag The Board of Aldermen have consented to
increase the pay of the Chief of Police and the
Ward Commissioners. This, we think, is good
move, and will meet with the approval of the
lower Board. "The laborer is worthy Of his
hire" and his hire should be proportional to the
amount of labor he is to perform. Good wages
will obtain good and faithful workmen. The
proposition is to increase the salaries of the Chief
of Pslice to ST, 900; three of the commissioners,
each to $500, and one to 5000 per annum.
ME- Mr.. William Courtenay, very worthy
and industrious laborer, had his leg broken yes
teraay afternoon, by the falling Of bank of
earth under. which he was digging, near the rail-
road depot He was taken to the infrmary,
where proper care will be taken to relieve his in
| juries.
| THE CONCERT. would advise all lovers OF
good music to attend the concert of the "Goodall
Family" tonight, at Iren Hall. 1t will more
than compensate them for their attendance. II
is unnecessary for us to say any thing of Profess
4 81. Nal tatio q uoi-
clan is fully established. Mrs. Goodall is an ex.
cellent vocalist, possessing voice of much Aex
Utility, sweetness, and compass. We have nj
doubt that her vocalization will be greatly ad
mired by our citizens. Of Master Goodall We
might say great deal if we had time. His per.
formances have astonished all who have witness
ed them. We have seen him at the Philharmonic
Society (of which his father is conductor) perform
at sight music that has staggered some of the
best performers
nSE~ large number of our citizens are pre-.
pairing to attend the barbecue at Walters Grove
about two miles from the Chain Bridge 1t il
free for oil. Good speakers having been en-
gagged, it will be good opportunity for relaxa
ton and enjoyment.
B6~ The Wings Of the Northern Liberties NEE
tonight at their stand on eth street. east Of thu
Northern Liberties market. They will have frs
rate speakers, beautiful works, excellent mu
sic, and every thing TO give zest to the occasion
pay- The alarm Of FIRE last night, about twelve
o'clock, was caused by n bonfire in the western
part Of the city or in Georgetown.
pas- Eleven persons white and black, wer'
taken to the watch-house last night. Four pait
costs this morning-one by receiving dozei
} lasbes-and seven were sent to the Farm"
Word to the Prospective Bankers o