Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-11-24


our sol, wellknown for his bravery at the battle
Of Monterey, as the first to plant our standard
there, and haul down the Mexican flag, was among
| the guests at the Presidents Mounted Guard Ball
last evening. He was dressed in the same uniform
that he wore ON that memorable day, and on his
side hung the magnificent sword presented to him
by the citizens Of Baltimore, valued at $500.
| The BOOM RIFLES BALL.--0n Wednesday
night this elegant corps gave their annual Ball at
Odd Fellows Hall, at the Navy Yard. Several of
fcers of the staff were present, among whom we
noticed Col Hickey, Major Bacon, and Quarter
master McCulom. Our military companies were
well represented, delegations from the Presidents
Mounted Guard, Washington Light Infantry, Ma
tional Greys Montgomery Guards, and American
Rifles, being present, who were treated with all
due respect.
To the excellent music Of Prospen's band the
dance was kept up with lively spirit until an early
hour in the morning.
! BALL OF THE PRESIDENTS MOUNTED GUARD
! Odd Fellows Hall has rarely, il ever, presented
such display ofbeauty and fashion, exhibit
cd there last night. The military uniforms (com-
ling with the rich dresses of the ladies' formed
most picturesque and interesting scene There
was but one circumstance to the festivities of
the evening, which was the absence Of Capt. PECK,
who recently suffered domestic affection, though
| the numerous attendance Of the other members
relieved the ball from an air Of melancholy. In
his absence, First Lieutenant Baden received and
attended to the wants Of the guests which duty he
performed very acceptably Several staff officers
were present, and Lieutenant Cohen, and Quarter
master Flood, in the Highland uniform Of their
| corps, which attracted much attention. The fes-
tivities, with the aid Of Prospects, famous band,
| were continued until late hour inyigorated as
the company were by the excellent repast provided
by Columbus, embracing every delcacy Of the
| season.
| MOUNT VERNON GUARDs.---This company gave
their annual ball on "Wednesday evening, at Serep-
! ia Hail. Alexandria. We learn 1t was brilliant
affair. Several Of our military from this city were
present, having chartered an omnibus to convey
| them there. They consisted Of a delegation from
the Presidents Mounted Guard American Rifles,
Capt Smith, and the Marion Rifles, capt. She
kelly the latter having on, for the first time, the
new uniform, made by G. w. Hinton, which re-
fleets much credit on his skill in that branch of
trade. The representatives from here were most
sumptuously entertained by the officers Of the
above company, with most splendid supper, at
which several toasts and patriotic speeches were
made, after which they again adjourned to the ball
room, and continued the festivities until late or
rather early hour the following day.
SPANISH MlSrsrER--It appears that the accident
to the Spanish Minister was more serious than at
first supposed 1t was reported last night that he
was dying, from the effect of injuries received but
Drs. May and Hall report to-day, at o'clock, p m,
no change for the worse-so there is hope for his
recovery. His skull was fractured very severely,
by coming in contact with the Hag-stones upon
which he was thrown.
THE WASHINGTON DRAMATIc ASSOCIATION gave
an entertainment last evening at Iron Hall, in
which they presented three popular pieces, each
demanding the very best stage talent to render
well. We arc pleased TO say that they were rem
dered very acceptable, and showed evidence of
true devotion to the muse of some of the perform
ers. Luke the Laborer is one of the most difficult
Of all mclodramas, the least untoward event chang
ing an ebulton Of deep feeling into the most ridic
ulous scene. This, we are glad to notice, did not
occur, and the piece went off with eclat worthy
regular stock company. The imp, who constant
ly rendered himself agreeable in the farce of the
Lottery Ticket, was well presented by Mr. shuman,
as was the irascible Malta in the concluding farce.
In truth we can say the two farces were presented
well, and although our limits almost forbid Il, we
cannot close without mentioning the able perform
ance Of all parties throughout, and awarding them
praise for their Efforts The singing portion Of the
entertainment not belonging to the legitimate
drama, we forbcar criticism Of the same.
New STEAM LOCOMOTIVE Yesterday we had the
pleasure Of viewing superb new locomotive, built
for the Central Ohio Railroad Company, at Messrs.
Smith Perkins's machine shop, in Alexandria. II
is called the Lion" and is very large being Of $50
horse power. II has six driving wheels and four
running wheels; the driving wheels being about
four feet in diameter. II Is intended as freight
locomotive, looking for more power than speed,
which accounts for the small size of the driving
wheels; as upon passenger or express locomotives
the diameter Of these wheels is generally from five
to seven feet 1t Is painted very tastefuly and re-
fleets credit upon its builders. IL VIII arrive IN TINS
city to-day en- route for Ohio, where 1t win work out
its days, in the service of the Central Ohio Railroad
Company Messrs. Smith 4 Perkins have six other
locomotives in progress Of completion, and appear
to have thriving business.
GEoRGErowS CoLLEeE--From thirty to forty
students Of this institution had military parade
yesterday. They marched to the excellent music
Of Prospects, band, in fine STYLE through the prnci-
pal Streets and afterwards went out 10 their farm
about two miles from the city, where an elegant
dinner awaited them. After partaking of the
bounteous feast, they returned to the city highly
pleased with their days proceeding.
A NEW FIRE HAr.-We are informed that the
Franklin Fire Company viii shortly appear in new
style Of hat, similar to that Of the New York fire.
men, which has white body with red 'front.'
BALL.