Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-12-29
CITY INTELLIGENCE.


AhusEAksfs.--Ihe nousSct family are drawing
fair houses at the National, although the sudden
changes which have taken place in the weather,
since they have been with US, has been much
against them. Gizelle, most charming and ro-
mantle ballet, is up for this evening, with the
charming Mdlle Caroline as Gizele. We predict
full house tonight
The Infant Drummer is at the Navy Yard, en-
lyening the denizens of that portion Of our city
with the martial music Of the drum.
The Dying Gladiator is as expressive and as
/. much admired as ever. yisiters not satisfied
with one sitting but go twice and thrice to have
the beauty and force Of the work more wildly im-
pressed upon their minds.
The Union Choir Associations concert for the
benefit of the poor, takes place at the Smithsonian
Institution tonight OF course, all will sympathize
with heart and purse with the objects of the con-
cert.
The Ladies' Fair at Island Hall is stll continu-
ing, and WILL till after New Years day All are
invited TO attend, and contribute to the laudablc
object Of the Fair, viz; the liquidation Of their
church debt
THERE having been inquiries made, in regard to
Benton's great work, Thirty Years View" we
would state that j. s. Holingshead Morrison's
building anda-haK street, is the agent for the
work in this city, and any number Of copies may be
procured of him. 4&
THE ELECTION IN THE FIRST WARD ester-
day was the time assigned for the election of a
Councilman in the First ward, to fill the vacancy
occasioned by the resignation Of Charles A. Davis
Esq. Luther R. Emoot, Esq, was the successful
candidate receiving 22S votes out Of the 249 cast
The others were given to a " Jimmy Drudge, as
he was affectionately designated.
1t viii be remembered that Mr., Smoot was de-
feated by majority Of four votes by G. A. Davis
at the last special election, which was held to All
the vacancy occasioncd by the death Of Mr. Payne.
MUHIFIcENcE.- Q understand that W. w Cor
coran, Esq, deeming, very justly that the poorest
in the land ought to have Christmas dinner, sent
donation Of $50 to the Directors of the Washing
ton Asylum, for tho purpose Of furnishing the good
things Of life to the inmates on Christmas day.
We arc pleased to note these acts Of benevo-
lence, In our men Of wealth, towards the anfortu-
nate poor
THE MILITARY PARADE ON THE EIaHTH or
JANuARY--We learn that the National Guard win
not parade on this day, account of the recent be-
reavement Of their worthy commander, by the loss
of brother
The other military companies Of our city intend
to parade on the anniversary of the decisive
battle of the war of 1912, which showed Great
Britain, effectually, her mpotency in the work of
conquering this country, and which indicated
nj, re ov,x,o and
THOSE Of our readers who are in quest of elegant
and appropriate presents for the holidays viii find
at ShilIngton's bookstore, Odeon building, mag
nifcent 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-monnaes, port
fclos work-boxes gold pens, and everything in
the fancy stationery line.
The WEATHER for the past week has been very
peculiar TO say the least for this latitude On Sat
urday we had driving storm of rain and sleet,
which lasted through the night, and which is quite
unusual with us. On Sunday it cleared up triie,
but the lowering horizon indicated another storm
not far distant There was close, murky atmos-
phere on Sunday night, which frightened, how
ever, so that well-dsposed persons might enjoy
Christmas day. On Tuesday it looked fair all day,
but clouded up towards evening, and rained nearly
all night On Wednesday there was fair fore
noon, but it was rainy, wet and sloppy in the after
noon. Yesterday afternoon the horizon was OBJ.
scured by dark, lowering clouds, which threatened
to delugc US once more with rain. During the
night the weather became much colder; and this
morning We were greeted with sharp, penetrating
air, accompanied with spits of snow.
CoSsUBIAL.--There were soventy-fye licenses
for entering into the bonds of matrimony, taken
out during the month of November, and sixty
seven during the present month, from the clerks
Office OF the circuit court. This shows connu.
bal disposition on the part of our citizens much to
be admired
Potter CouRr, CENTRAL SrArroS.-A few unfor.
Inmates, who had no better place to 20 for nights
lodging, were accommodated at the guard-bouse
and discharged The following comprises the list:
Martin Mcclure, Irish; James Hammond, Penn. J;
John Mann, Nd; John Conroy Irish; and John
Brsnnsn, Irish. fGf t3tH3tfk
CRIMINAL CouHr, Dec. 2s.-There were no trials
yesterday, the jury having been discharged until
Saturday. e2FnH
Sarah o'Brien was brought up, and recognised
with John Haloran, Richard Burnett, and william
o'Brien, as sareties, to appear and answer to an
indictment for assault and battery, in the sum of
s4oo.
The same woman was also ordered to find surety
In the sum Of 5000 to answer charge of malicious
mischief David Riley became her surety, and she
was discharged on bail
John Waae, and VIM. +. Booth were both dis
charged from bail, at the suggestion Of the grand
Jury.
SERIOUS ACCIDENTAL schooner unloading at
Bcyce d Taylor's wharf, in Georgetown, was the
scene Of quite serious accident yesterday after
noon. In arranging the tackle to hoist the cargo
from the hold, the man upon the mast fell upon
another, in the cross-trees also engaged In arrano