Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-08-20
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

of the Republic. Our people were disappointed
that this professed follower of Jeffersonian Demo
craey did not show his devotion to Jeffersonianis
by stopping, II only long enough to visit the tomb
OF the apostle OF liberty. Other great politicians
in the Democratic ranks have thought TO establish
their popularity by doing reverence to the memo
ry OF the sage Of Monticello. But Pierce may
think that neither Monticello nor the Hermitage
combined can re-instate him if the affections of
the people; or, he may have been ia a hurry to
meet John Van Buren, ut the springs, where a fra
ternal union may be consummated between these
two opponents of Northern Democracy and Free
Soilism.
81 Mr.. Pierce looked in very Indifferent health
and evidently showed that the cares Of State were
resting too heavily upon his shoulders 1t was a
small thing, but caused much comment by many of
our townsmen, that his Excellency wore on the
occasion fancy-colored shirt something unusual
for gentlemans apparel In this latitude at least
The President, and those with him, occupied
separate car, locked against the intrusion of the
vulgar rabblc who happened to be on the cars,
much to the annoyance of many who desired to
hear him converse, AMI to see him on the route
And again;
President Pierce's checked calico shirt worn
as he passed through Charlottesville, has given
rise 10 much severe criticism on the part OF the
old citizens, and has afforded much wished-for
countenance to the fast young men of the place
who had already ventured to fy in the face Of pub
ic opinion by wearing these spotted calico shirts
The old gentlemen of the place, who have been
taught to believe that spotless white linen shirt
was Indispensable TO gentleman's toilet, cannot
understand why the Chief Magistrate of the Union
should not dress as a gentleman; the young men
exult that Frank has put, thus far, his foot upon
odd fogyism, and has adopted the costume OF
the Bowery boys. Probably it was this innova
ton upon old Virginia IDEAS which caused our
railway conductors to put him in separate car
under lock and key and somewhat excused the
little boys Of the place when they cried out there
ID Frank Pierce-the one with the calico shirt on ;
bring him out"
FAMILY CoNyENTIoNs.-Thc latest "dodge" in
the North and East to acquire notoriety and to at
tain factitiods Importance which modest merit
does not covet, ia to advertise family conventions
They are gotten up under various auspices, and
with more or less of pretenson. The last one re.
corded is that Of the Cushman family, mot Cush-
Ing In which sacred religious services are brought
into requsition to give sclat to the convocation of
worms
TO family reunions per Sc, no one could posi-
bly, object, be they great or small. Thanksgiving
in the North, and Christmas day in the South, are
very appropriately devoted to such purposes The
scene of grand-dad and grand-bab, and all inter
mediate grades, mashed up into cider" or swim
ming in egg-nogg or bursting with pumpkin pie,
will all do very well but the publication of such
things in Bosting, is not only in wretched taste,
but utterly inconsistent with the affected contempt
which they express for the denomination F. f. V.
Pride OF family is not peculiar to Virginians or
Southerners. 1t prevails equally, or more so,
in, Massachusetts and the North. The aristocracy
of money prevails to larger extent in the latter
whilst Plymouth Rock has produced quit, as many
heroes, and many more sheroes than ever did
jamestown.
We now GO in for : convention of the great
Smith family and their relations, for we are kin TO
them. We want the popular doctrine that we are
all descended from Adam either confirmed or ex-
ploded.
We rather think we can bring as much talent
and research 20 bear any other and If il is de-
cided that we are really of the same uncommon
origin, aud have the same natural faults, and no
extra stock OF acquired virtues we will vote not to
think ourselves any better than our neighbors
And If il should be found that we have more cob
blers, who have learned their trades otherwise than
at home, or Of those who have used more hemp
cord than they ever manufactured It can be easily
reconciled on our exceeding number. Honor
and shame from no condition rise"
CoAMESDABLE 0FTER.--We learn that the pro-
prietor of that excellent literary, miscellaneous,
and scientific weekly, the Spectator, published in
tins city, has determined to give one-third Of the
receipts Of bis establishment during the present
week for the relief of the sufferers by the scourge
at Portsmouth and Norfolk. We trust that very
many IN Washington and within range of this no
tice viii avail themselves of the Offer and thus in
sure liberal DONATION, while at the same time &C.
curing to themselves and families the full worth Of
their money, in journal that, of its character, Is
not ST. passed in this country.
subscriptions may be paid at the Office Of publ
cation, over the late Exchange Bank, at Ridgley's
drug store, Pennsylyania avenue, near goth street.
Kings grocery store Vermont avenue and street.
GRAY & Ballantynes an Morrison's bookstores,
at Shiilingtons, Buckingham's, Bishops, or Adam-
sons periodical stores, or sent through the post
Office to the editor and publisher, Mr.. Augustus +.
Harvey.
LITTLE CHILDREN LOVE- ONE AsoTHER."--It Is
not expected that we should greet fom, Dick,
and Harry with a holy kiss, but since the In
junction TO Tore has received that liberal interpre
tation which ranks IL only with "peace on earth"
good win to men," &C., there Is no excuse for
bad blood There are several localities In this
city, where beads of families enter into the little
quarres Of children, servants, chickens, and dogs,
as TO keep their neighborhood in hot water. This,
mind you, is not report from English HILL"
Round Tops" or any other infected region, but
ofplaces and people called and considered respect
able, and who would be excessively mortified TO
see their names in the police returns. It is fact
that the "chunking Of my Chickens" or "the
scalding Of my dog" or stopping my gal on the
way TO the pump, has brought grave and reye-
rend seigniors TO blows and then to a place where
they will hereafter get blowed.
What is the use Of a Sockdooger IL offenders
against law and order are not to be sockdoiaqised
"GANE IN SEASON This sign hanging out, no
less on Natures boards than those of the refecto-
ries, reminds that very the ortolan or sors
and delicious rced-bird viii add their attractions
TO the places where epicures most do congregate.
The existence of these birds in marshes precludes
almost the possibility Of their pursuit being OBJ
ject with those who value clean clothes and dry
feet and have an average degree Of regard for the
safety Of their persons from "gunshot wounds
But In the juvenile and professional sportsman's
millennium, now approaching, IL may not be amiss
TO warn parents and guardians Of the extreme dan
gers, both from food and field" TO which their
charges are subjected. Almost every season some
one gets bis discharge. If boys must have guns
proposition that can hardly be- sustained-in the
name OF humanity, let them have good ones, and
learn them how to use them. As things are now,
we consider Il about even question whether Il