Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-12-01

drew good house, and the scene was enlivened
With music by Prospects, band.
If by any possibility, an entire street in New
York. and that street the greatest and most atrac-
tive Of them ALL with ts numberless buildings, its
vast multitudes, and its diversified scenes, could
be really transferred to our city, what rush Of
enthusiastic observers there would be. In the alb
sence of the original, the next thing desirable is
faithful copy.
Tomorrow, It exhibits In the afternoon at three
o'clock, as well as this and tomorrow evening.
CRY INPRoyENEsTs.-- is no city In the
Union, in comparison with the size of ours, where
there has been such progress made during the pa I
year In public as well as in private buildings and
these Of character that reflect the highest praise
on our architects. Wehave been led to these re-
marks by observing new private dwelling Just
completed on 4 street. which, for elegance and
comfort we can safely say has not its equal here.
Its owner is Mr. Thos. Berry, the contractor for
the granite work at the Patent Office, and the cost
thereof reaches nearly $4,000. The rooms
throughout the dwelling are heated by hot water,
whichis supplied from large boiler in the kitchen,
by the aid Of force pump, and also with cold wa
ter from the reservoir in the upper part of the
house. The parlors and drawing-rooms are ele-
gant fitted up, having beautiful chandeliers,
which are Lit up with gas, and the marble mantels
are really superb. The sleeping apartments are
most commodious, each being furnished with mar
BILE washstands, with other conveniences. There
is also an excellent bathroom on the third floor,
which can be supplied with either hot or cold
water. On the fifth floor there Is large reservoir,
in case Of fire, which contains ! 400 gallons of
water. The different artizans employed in the
erection Of this noble edifce, we're Edward Clark,
architect; J. Bryant, carpenter; Spalding & Par
ker, painters; J. Diggs, bricklayer Brown 4
Souissy, plasterers; Naylor & McGann, plumbers
]. Kelly, brown stone and marble work. The
building, which has a brown stone front, with
beautiful cornices Of the same material is ftytwo
feet high from the foundation. Its front is twen-
tyseven and half feet, by fortythrec, and stands
on q lot ofone hundred and fifty-nine feet. Alto
gether it is a noble structure, and the designer,
and all engaged in its erection, may feel proud Of
their handy work as an ornament to our city.
The MAYOR OF WASHINGTON, who but recently
returned from his wedding tour, 1--WE are informed
by the Sentinel handsomely entertained hundreds
Of congratulatory fiends-both ladies' and gentle
men-at his residence yesterday, between the hours
Of twelve and three. Among the guests were sew
eral ex-mayors, including his immediate predeces-
sor; officers of the corporation, members of the
city councils; ministers of the Gospel reporters,
and other adjuncts of the press. The substantials
and delcaces of the table were furnished in profu-
sion; and everybody present was evidently de-
lighted.
The PowHATAN.--This elegant and well-con-
structed boat which has been laid up during the
summer win commence her winter trips next
week. During this time she has been entirely re-
fitted with number Of new state-rooms, and will
now accommodate two hundred passengers. She
is very strongly-built boat, being purposely de-
signed for the winter-her wheels being made OF
iron, and shod with tho same material, SO as to be
able to cut through the ice. Capt Peck, the gene
raj superintendent of the Southern line is the
commander. He is well known to northern travel
lers, having been captain Of various boats on the
North River, and accident of any character ever
having befallen him, We learn that on Monday
next, moonlight excursion viii take place in this
many of our principal citizens
CIRcun CouRr, December LIST, Justices Morscll
and Dunlop.-In the case of Kennedy in replevin,
Us. DeBow, which.we reported yesterday, as being
argued, the argument was concluded to-day, upon
motion to quash the writ made by the defendant.
Decision was reserved. P. B. Key for the defen-
dant; Gillette and Radcliffe for the plaintiff.
THE MmIrARY.--Last evening the American Ri
fes capt. Smith) met at their armory for the pur
pose of exercise and drill. There was large at
tendance of members present. We never wit
messed more perfect drill, and the several evolu-
tons and quick movements Of the men, showed
that they were wen disciplined and worthy of the
name Of soldiers. They afterwards paraded through
our principal streets, and presented an elegant APP
pearance.
UNION IFFASrRY.-These juvenile soldiers held
meeting last evening at their armory, upon
which OCCASION for the first time they drilled with
their new muskets. 1t is neat and elegant fire.
arm, and the manner in which they exercised with
them reflected credit on the youthful members, as
well as that of their captain, Uassell) There is
yet sum of money due for the muskets and to
liquidate that debt, Kunkers Opera Troupe have
rendered them benefit at the National Theatre
on "Wednesday next, on which occasion they will
appear In their new uniform.
THE LOGON LAw.-The case OF c. Werner "a.
the Corporation of Washington, being an appeal
made from the decision against him, for an alleged
violation Of the new law restricting the sale Of In
toricatng liquors, then came up per assignment,
and was argued at great length, by J. H. Bradley
for the Corporation, and Messrs. Carlisle and Cox
for Werner, No decision was given. We shall re-
port further tomorrow.
THoRs's NEW WAREHOUSE on SEVENTH srREEr.-
We have long noticed the gradual progress of this
elegant building, and are happy to remark that il
is now finished and ready for occupancy The
front is of brown stone, and gives the building
elegant appearance. It is both credit to the
builder and owner and an ornament to the civ