Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-12-26
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

BAYAaD TArLoR's LEcryRE.--This distinguished
trsysler-poet win deliver single Lecture in this
city at Odd Fellows Hail. this evening, ON Japan
and the Japanese, the announcement Of which Is
sufficient toinsurc large audience.
AsUsKxESrs.--T charming Roasset family are
at the National Theatre, where they win give night
ly performances during the week. II would be in
vidious in us 10 partcularize either member as
possessing the most grace and agility, for they are
| all par excellence
The Washington Dramatic Association gave an
entertainment there last evening, eritigse Of
which is put of till tomorrow in consequence of
the crowded state of our columns
The Infant Drummer held three levees at Iron
Hall, which were well attended, by audiences who
went away clearly in love with the little fellow.
The Dying Gladiator was also visited by throngs
yesterday.
LADIES FArR.--The Union Chapel Fair is still
continuing at Farnhams Hall There was a grand
rush all the day and evening Of yesterday. The
Fair, we believe, is to be carried into the First
Ward, giving our readers in that portion of the
city an opportunity 10 be generous
The Ladies' Mite Society, at Island Hall, was
also very successful yesterday. We do not know
how long this is to continue.
The Ladies Fairs at the Navy Yard was visited
last evening by large delegation from the north
and west parts Of the city, who contributed Liberal
y to the objects Of the fair.
SUPPOSED PoIsoNIRa- Upon the death Of Mr..
Delzell in Georgetown . few days ago, whose death
we noticed at the time, there were painful rumors
circulated, ntmating that his death was caused by
poison, and the excitement has grown 30 intense
that to satisy the public, his body has been dsin-
tered, and submitted to the examination Of chem.
lists and physicians. There has yet been no report
made by them, though we trust it viii be done
soon, to allay the public feeling now existing in
regard to it, N
FREs--An alarm was raised about ten o'clock
Saturday night for the purpose, it is believed, Of
working of the exnberant spirits Of some Of the
companies, in . free fight" Captain Birch and
few watchmen, standing ready to engage in the
fight, there was none who yentured to strike the
first blow. i sie aytrsf s 8,g
About one o'clock, however, there was fire ON
the corner Of New York avenue and Twelfth street,
which destroyed brick house and stable. The
house was owned by Philip Fenwick, and was
covered by insurance. We did not learn who the
stable belonged to- "
Another alarm was raised about ten o'clock on
Sunday forenoon, and the fire companies took a
run through the driving sleet far as the National
Hotel, when they turned and went quietly home
again.
CRIMINAL CouRr -0n Saturday the ourt came in
at two o'clock in the afternoon to receive the YER
dict Of the jury, in the case of Stephen f. Lucas,
who was indicted for obtaining money under false
prctences. The verdict (which was sealed) was
guilty.
In this case, Lucas went over to Chubb Brothers,
the well known bankers, with note, purporting to
be one of John G. Monroes, and obtained the sum
of $500. This note was Afterwards discovered to
be forgery. He was then indicted for the forgery,
and also for obtaining the money upon false pre-
tence. He was tried upon the latter, and convict
ed. We believe the other indictment win be mol
prosd, this conviction on this one, insuring him
residence In the Penitentiary for term Of years.
POLICE CouRT.-CEsrRAL SrArIoS-Before
Gru66 and Birch.-- Quite large number of peo-
pie, who deemed themselves unusually strong, en-
deayored to fight whiskcy, and were conquered
vide the following list of drunks. Marcella Dun
can, Cornelius Breshnehan, Joseph Brennan, VIM.
HILL Thomas McGuiggon, William Truman, John
Matthews, Charles Davis, John Hammond, and
VIM. King
Others who have been fighting whiskey long
time, and are at last conquered, also swarmed on
Christmas, and were safely hived-though they
disikcd to be called Migrants. Michael Cunning
ham, Thomas Price, John Hardstreet, Elizabeth
Thomas, Daniel Hurley, Anthony WEIGH, Patrick
Rainier, Lucas y. Mycr, William Paynd, Joseph
Paynd, and Mary Winston. The last named wo-
man was seized with a succession Of epileptic fits,
which continued every Eve minutes during the
night.
The blowing list comprises those who we're not
content with fighting whiskey, but desired to fight
everything that came in their vicinity, either man
or beast Charles Finagan, Thomas Ratclih, John
Mason, Alexander Dubsnt, Henry Fink, and David
Kurtz.
These were taken for firing pistols, blunderbuss-
ca, and crackers; Michael sisett, Henry Dudley,
Samuel Vice, VIM. Mills, Peter Wagman John
simms, and Samuel w. Camps.
The following were ungodly men and boys, who
took delight in profanity and cursing, for which
delight they had to pay dearly, William Waters,
Cornelius Cokely, Robert Warren, Albert Colum-
bus, Jerome Columbus, John +. shipley, Jack
Robinson, Daniel Robinson, and Lewis Denham.
During the confusion attendant upon a large
number Of eyildisposed persons, being carried to
the guard house, one, William HID, escaped,
THosr Of our readers who are in quest Of elegant
and appropriate presents for the holidays win find
at shillington's bookstore, 0dcon building, mag
ni6cent assortment Of ANIMALS, gift books, albums,
poets In all styles Of binding, interesting Juvenile
books, toy books Episcopal and Catholic prayer
books, Bibles, writing desks, port-monnsies, port
folios, work-bores gold pens, and everything in
the fancy stationery line.
CRcurT CouRr.-0n Saturday the court deliver
ed their opinion in the case Of Bradley 4 Carlisle
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