Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-11-27


CHcur CouKr, Nov. n, 1854, Justices Morssn
and DanIop.--In Bean "a semmes, which occupied
the court three days ths case. resulted in verdict
for the defendant. Darlington and Swan for plain
tiff; Davidge for defendant.
No. ISL. Gilbert Cameron gs John Griffin, has
been on trial four or Ave days. and stil engages the
court Bradley and Lawrence for plaintiff; Car
lisle fer defendant.
PANORAMA or NEw YoRK Crr.--This work
commences its exhibitions at Odd-Fellows Hall,
Seventh street. tomorrow evening
Rev. ]. A. DUNCAN, Of the Methodist Church
South, on 9Th street, preached his farewell sermon
last evening. II was a fine and touching discourse
from Isaiah, SD chapter, first verse "Who hath
believed our report and to whom hath the arm
Of the Lord been revealeds"
CoLuMBIA PLACE ARMoRr.--The new and COM
modious building, located on the corner Of Seventh
street and Louisiana avenue which we announced
in former number, having been taken by the
American Rifles, was opened for the first time by
this patriotic company on Thursday night, when
full attendance Of members were present. The
men were drilled by their efficient captain, a. L.
Smith, and went through several manoeuvres in a
soldierly manner. There was large number Of
spectators present who expressed themselves highly
pleased with the evolutions Of the Rifles.
CARUsr's SALoos.--A soiree was given at this
Saloon ON Friday night by Mr. Cocheou to his
scholars and friends. Though not numerous, 1t
| was highly respectable. The grace and motion of
many Of the pupils in the several dances, showed
much proficiency, and reflected much credit on the
Professor. The entertainments were continued till
one o'clock Saturday morning, and all appeared
delighted with the treat afforded them.
CLARK h Co. have sent us bottle Of their in
deible jet black ink. Tried and found 1t very su-
perior. For sale at the principal drug stores.
REAL EsrArE-W ednesday, J. G. Mcclure sold
at auction, a two story brich house on the south
side Of Pennsylvania avenue opposite Wizards
Hotel, measuring IS feet front by ITO feet deep,
for $780, onethird cash. balance in six and twelve
months.
On Saturday, lot No. I, in square rs, with small
frame tenement on the lot for $3.50. On the same
day part of lot No. II, in square l4l, for $3.50.
FIRES. Saturday night, about midnight, stable
was burnt at the Long Bridge.
The alarm yesterday morning was from George
town, caused by the burning Of cigar store there
The alarm last evening about o'clock was false.
THE STATUE or THE DYrsa GLADIATOR, now own
ed by F. W. Risque, Esq, arrived near the city
yesterday in the Mist" which is now in the mud,
but will probably be got off in the course of the
day.
THE NEW Locomotive AND TENDER, called the
"Lion,a. noticed in our paper a day or two since,
manufactured by Smith g. Perkins Of Alexandra,
Va, for the Central Ohio Railroad, was being con-
veyed through the city to its destination this morn
ing
THErr.-Oscar Wilson, a boy, aged ten years,
was brought before Justice Dom, on Friday, for
stealing 1t appeared, in evidence, that he resided
with Mr.. J. L. Wilson, from whom he took $3.50.
On his being arrested by the officer, he informed
him where he had concealed the money, where he
found $270, and clothing to the amount of five dol
lars but the balance he did not account for At
the request of Mr.. Wilson, who intends taking the
boy to Baltimore and shipping him to sea, the hui
name justice declined sending him to jail, believ-
ing it to be bad nursery for child Of that age,
and that if removed from bad associations he may
grow up useful member Of society.
AssAULr.-John Boswell was arrested on Satur-
day by officer Woard, for assaulting Louisa Bucha-
nan. He was taken before Justice Dom, and held
to bail. He, ALSO had to give security to keep the
peace for threatening and assaulting Ann Burns.
ASSAULT AND BArrrRY.-John II. Crig was
brought before Justice J. L. Smith, this morning,
to answer the complaint of Richard Joyce, for as
ssult and battery on the 10th instant in the First
ward. He was held to bail TO appear at court.
Annexation Of the Sandwich Islands-Im-
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