Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1854-12-04
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

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BuIIAkDs PAsoEAxA--- This pleasing g counter
felt" Of New York City is still at Odd Fellows Hail
and We are pleased 70 state 1t il wen patronized.
Our citizens whom time and money win not allow
trip to New York literally can 60 and see nearly
as much at Odd Fellows Hall every evening this
| week s e
| KusKxL's TRouPH.--Let it not be forgotten that
| w. Penn Lehr has benefit tonight; that the
Wells children those infant prodges assist in the
entertainment, and that Macbeth haunted by the
ghosty prophecies of the terrible witch, Hecate
win appear, with all the paraphernalia of royalty
and murder.
HACKNEY CARRIAGES, &c.--As the season has
arrived when the demand for hackney carriages
and other vehicles is very great, We consider IL
proper to insert the Law Of the Corporation, that
strangers and others may not be imposed upon
II would be beneficial II tho owners Of hacks were
compelled to afix printed copy of these laws to
the inside Of their vehicles.
| I" AndJe "a enacted de-, That from and after the
passage of this act the following rates Of fare or
charges for conveyance of persons from one place
to another, in the city of Washington, in hackney
carriages cabs, other vehicles, carrying passen
gers for pay or hire, between daybreak and eight
O'clock r. M, shall not be exceeded Ii to
say, for each and every passenger for any distance
not over one and half mile twenty-f five cents; for
any distance over one and half mile, and not ex-
ceeding three miles, fifty cents PROVIDED, In case
| any hackney carriage, cab, Or other vehicle shall
be detained for q longer period than Ave minutes
the driver thereof shall be allowed for the whole
hack cab, or other vehicle, the sum of twelve and
half cents for every fifteen minutes so detained !;
49,
than eight o'clock r. M, the owner or driver Of
hackney carriages, cabs, other vehicles, may de-
mand and receive at the rate of fifty per cent on
the foregoing charges, in addition thereto.
approved, March 30, 1912"
COLUMBIA TYPOGRAPHICAL SocIETY.--At the
meeting Of this Society, held on Saturday, the I'd
instant the election Of officers took place, when
the following gentlemen were elected TO serve for
the ensuing year:
WILLIAM WooDwAnD, President,
WILLIAM M BELT, Vice President,
THOMAS RICH, Recording Secretary,
WILLIAM 4. MCLEAN, Corresponding Secretary,
MICHAEL CAroN, Treasurer.
We understand this Society intends celebrating
its tortieh anniversary by Balland Supper, about
the first Of January, which, we have no doubt, will
be splendid affair. The public will be advised Of
the particulars In due season.
CAUTION TO MEMBERS OF THE 34rH CONGRESS-
There are numerous hangers-on about the Capitol
who are impressed with the opinion, that the var-
Gus offices and employments in the gift of Con-
gress, belong of right to them. When elections
for Congress terminate in favor of new members,
they are Immediately inundated with written ap-
plicatons for their support in favor of the incum-
bents, and pledges are sometimes incautousy
given. We would respectfully suggest, that all
such applications be laid on the table, until the
meeting of the 34th Congress- when the gentle
men can have an opportunity of acquiring full
knowledge Of the claims of the various applicants
AREA OF THE CAPIToL.-The area covered by
the original building, as approved by Gen. Wash
ington, embraces 1890 square feet The front
extends 352 IL feet; the depth at the ends
l21 IL feet; and the centre, including the pro-
lection west and the portico steps east, 900 IL
feet. The height Of tho order to top of the balus
trade, 10 feet, and to the summit of the great
dome 145 feet.
The wings of this building, now under construc-
| ton, will add to the area 1892 feet, making
total area Of 1912 square feet, and an entire
front Of 75l IA feet, by a breadth of the wings,
including portico and steps, of 1874 feet.
BAprIsxs.--Notwithstan the inclemency of
the weather last evening, there were several bap-
tisms of new converts at the churchesin this city
At the 10th street Baptist church we learn there
were FIVE baptized, and at the 18th street church
there were also several. The hitter church was
crowded to its utmost capacity, showing deep in
terest in religion to be prevailing in this city.
CARD WRITISo.--This, which has heretofore
been considered only an accomplishment to be
taught in writing schools, has now become legiti-
mate business. Any one who is DESTROYS Of hav-
ing an elegant neat, and chastc address card, can
now, for small consideration, procure pack at
short notice, which equal, If they do not eclipse
engraved cards in beauty Of chirography.
Among these card writer's, Mr.. N. w. E. Pur-
chase has been very successful, and stands high
for the rapidity, ease, and elegance with which he
finishes pack of visiting cards. He has number
of admirably executed specimens, which show a
superiority Of artistic skill TO be envied
Mr.. Purchase is stopping at Wizards Hotel,
where he will be pleased to attend to any who de.
| sire aught in this line.
| AMERICAN GOLDEN EAGLE.-A bird Of this rare
description was brought to our city on Saturday,
by Lieutenant Bohrer, Of the Navy, ii having been
caught by one Of his servants, on his grounds In
Marlborough county. When first observed he was
surrounded by large flock of geese, who attacked
him, which he left to make assault upon hog
One Of the hands employed on the premises, then
set dog on him, when he let go his hold on tho
hog to encounter the dog. Whilst engaged in this
last fight he was secured. He Is young and hand
some eagle, measuring at least six feet, with re
markable large talons.
| WArcH RETURNS, Dec. 4--Daniel McElhaney,
lodging; John Cox, do; James Clagett a freenegro
sent to the workhouse for 80 days, for putting
out lights at Kunkels, on Saturday evening.
Mr.. Davenport, for firing pistol in the street.
was dismissed, he being stranger here, and fired
the pistol only in order to clean il.
John Wilson Scotch lodging. ] & Reeder