Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-06

Inc assistant marsn8ts VIII please meet IN the
room adjoining the Presbyterian Church on a IL
street, Saturday, the 9Th instant, at 4 IL, p. NJ
y 6s,s w. p. YoUSG, Chief Marshal.
b A HAPPY ASSEMBLY met at Odd Fellows Hall
on Wednesday evening last, which we omitted to
mention yesterday evening. The Lodge room was
presenting each of the orphans connected with
Columbia Lodge, No. 10, a suitable New Years
present. The smiling faces Of these sacred charges
con6dcd to the care of the Lodge. with the pres
ence Of fair ladies, Odd-Fellows of the various de-
grees wearing their superb and variegated regslia
from the brilliant hues indicative of the Grand
Lodge to the sofened and sombre tints Of the ini
tativc and the Encampment, formed, altogether,
ono of the most pleasing and striking spectacles
that the eye could rest upon. Here was no un-
meaning pomp or parade Each symbol had Its
appropriate significance, easily understood by the
brethren of the mystic tie--the triple link which
nitcs them in the bond of friendship and love.
The presence of the offspring Of their departed
brethren sttesng the truth of their principles.
Rev. Mr.. Butler, of ST. PauTs Lutheran church,
opened the exercises with prayer. PIG. Lyndc
Eliot then delivered an exceedingly well written
address, in which he gave an exposition Of the
principles Of the Order, and succinct history Of
the school fund.- explaining to the orphans why the
enjoyment by them Of the benefits OF the school
fund was their nght--a heritage bequeathed to
them, and sanctfed by the Affections they had
suffered and covenanted by the prayers and hottest
rites of the Order. - nass.8 ns5n
"Thc fertile fields may become impoverished
and vslueless; the splendid mansion may become
mass of ruins public securities may become ut
tery worthless but the treasures Of wisdom and
learning, laid up by an intelligent mind, become
part Of the wealth Of the universe, that mover,
never pass awayp Fa ITkGl
The distribution Of books then took place. Each
protegs was called up, and prcsensed by Grand
Master Jeremiah Hepburn, p. @. n. Charles Cal
vert, and p O. Lynde Eliot, With splendidly bound
hook, the happy smile and joyous and heartfelt
thank you sir" from the boys, and the graceful
courtesy by the girls, evincing their delight
A number Of fine glces were then sung by a
company of seven gentlemen, members Of the Or.
der, who had been invited for that purpose. In
the meantime bountiful supply Of refreshments
WINS passed around, and psrtsken of with that nest
which enjoyment lcnds to appetite. This depart
ment was without stint, and gotten up in an admi-
rable style by Mr., Weaver, and for which much
praise Is due to p. @. Thomas X. Gr.y,P @. VIM
H. Nsily, and the rest of the gentlemen upon the
committee Of arrangements The exercises were
closed by the entire company singing the closing
ode Of the Order The ladies' and guests were
then shown the different Lodge and Encampment
rooms, after which they departed, wen pleased
with their entertainment and the purpose which
called them together. During the course of the
evening several officers Of the Grand Lodge Of the
District Of Columbia were present and expressed
themselves highly grati6ed. ZAP y,
We understand that the Address off. O. EIior
10 to be publshed, the proceeds Of the publication
~ be added to the School Fund of Columbia
Lodge vi 81 - 2 u Eotg .ifsls ST.
FIRr IN rHr FIHsr wARp.--The stable Oft W.
johnson, IN the First ward, was discovered TO-, be
on Gre yesterday about one O'Clock, and before The
flames could be arrested the building was entirely
consumed -
The Same gcntlcmss had his stable burnt short
time ago, which was supposed TO be the work Of
ineendisry, "A il this destruction Of the stable
wesre informed by the police thst the rowdics Of
the First ward appear TO be, determined 10 drive
Mr. johnson away from the place, and we trust
that sufficient police force win be kept in that
quarter. and that they may succeed IN srrest;ng
these wanton destrpyers OF property, 49,
GAs.--At the Democrats Caucus in the House
Of Representatives after adjournment, tho man WIN
a a .
turned the crank wholly around, letting the gas on
again, although not lighted The find was allowed
TO escape an night and the early yisiters to the
House were nearly sufocssed with tho gas which
alled the hall, and the windows were obliged 10 be
Kept open ior hours.saeso sais1as8 49, s
Taking the gas which escaped from the ga~cme-
ter, and that which escaped from the throab Of
those thsrs assembled, We should think there vas
auiss sncagh &c ths quality he'd been good to q
Illuminate the whole citv -