Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-24
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

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To ADvEHrlsEas The daily circulation Il the or
gan is far greater than that of any paper in the city
with one exception; and the weekly circulation which
already reaches nine thousand is increasing at the
rate Of twenty-five hundred month. Ii has incrsas-
ed at this rate with remarkable regularity from the
first month Of its publication. Advertisers who wish
to give their Advertisements wide circulation shonld
bear these facts in mind The daily 0gaa is distrib-
uted chiefly in Washington, Georgetown, Alexandria,
Fredricksburg Richmond, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and
Baltimore The weekly Organ is sent 70 every quar-
ter of the Union.
EW Henry l.. Thomas 10 agent for the Ameri-
can Organ in the Fifth and sixth wards. All per
paper regularly win please leave name and address
at his residence A street north between ID and 4th
cast Capitol Hill Batess Drug Store, Navy Yard,
or at the Office Of the American Organ.
ATowE CLocK.--Ths subject is now being aei.
tated in our midst and the necessity Of such pub
lie Improvement is too manifestly visible TO have
the slightest opposition from any quarter. The
only question which arises Is, where can 1t be
placed SO as 10 afford TO the greatest number the
benefit supposed to be derived from IL
The Smithsonian Institution has been suggested,
but an objection arising is in the fact that the
Smithsonian Institution cannot be seen by any per-
son west Of Tenth street or north Of the Avenue.
For instance, person turning into street at the
Theatre, the Institution but once, and then as
he Tenth street. This is the only objection
we think Of now except the fact that not an nhab-
itantn either the LIST or 9Th wards will beable tosee
1t. One clock Is not enough for the whole city,
but as we are to have but one, we think that the
Institution is the most central place for it.
And for heavens sake, let US have an iumi-
mated clock 80 that the time can be discovered in
the night, as well as in day time There are more
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day three to one, and the sight of the time in the
night may drive bad boys and faithful husbands
home.
The grounds Of the Institution are also resort
in the evening for premenadee, and this will act as
monitor over them, telling lovers and others
that time is flying, moments wasting, and they
must take time by the forelock. We must have,
fany, an illuminated clock, and it should have in
the centre in large burning letters, tempus JJagit
SALE or PorsoSs. -s.Seyeral months ago. says the
Sentinel, "a resolution was adopted in one Of the
branches Of the City Councils, having for its object
proper regulation for the sale Of positive poisons
but final action was not taken by the " Fathers y
The former Board of Health we believe, recon-
mended legislation on this subject.
No Druggist should sell strychnine, arsenic,
and such like killers" to everybody indiscrimi-
nately; and, in some cases, the purchasers should
exhibit the certificate of a physician, and record
their names and places Of residence in book kept
for that purpose; and especially, should the sale
of poisons be denied to children.
" Only week ago, small black boy bought
the arsenic with which, it is charged, the family Of
a woman, named Classy Williams, were poisoned
We win add, in justice to Mr.. Calan, who sold
this arsenic to the boy, that q woman with the
boy when he came in, and appeared to be rela-
tive. Surprising she was but allowing the boy to
buy what she came for, he put 1t up without the
least hesitation. Mr.. Calan is very careful to
whom he sells any deadly drug
THE METHODIST METROPOLITAN CHURcH.-W hist
the Baltimore Annual Conference was about adj
journing, on Wednesday morning, Rev. Bishop
Waugh announced that Rev. William NJ d. Ryan,
late of the Baltimore Conference, and now Of the
Philadelphia Conference, had been appointed agent
Of the Metropolitan Church, now in course of cree
ton in this city. Rev. Henry Slcer, who acted al
the agent two years, was quite successful in obtain
ing means for the prosecution of that work. The
amount of funds on hand and subscriptions make
an aggregate of $4,000, and the estimate of the
whole cost is 100000. Mr. Ryan is well known
amongst the Methodist community and undertakes
the Office with strong faith.
PEoPLEs THEArRE.--The performance was wei
attended at this place last evening. We are glad
to see that the citizens can appreciate good pieces
and excellent performers. Tonight they have
mhHuiuCent Uli, anu tulb viii DC last OppOrtunl
ty the Washngtonians win have of witnessing the
celebrated comedian, Mr.. c. M. Walcot--go one
go all.
The Snow Scene, Napoleon before his army,
Eruption of Vesuvus, &c, are nightly appanded
at the 0dd-Felows' Hall.
The beautiful exhibition alone, without the
chances Of getting clocks, jewelry, &C., Is well
worth the small fee for admission.
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that the late Congress appropriated large sum OF
money for the Capitol extension, and among the
items those for iron domes for the Senate and
House Chambers and for a new dome to the Rotun.
do. The work Of making the iron castings for the
Senate dome awarded to Messrs. Newsham a
Co, of Baltimore, and as we learn from the Ameri-
can, large number Of them are already complet-
ed. The heavy castings for the frame work ofthe
dome are as smooth as forged ron while the joints
fit together as If they were reduced to square
with the file or sotting machine. The plan of the
dome is new one, and Is intended, II possible,
TO have the whole Improvement completed before
the next Congress.
PREPAY YoUR PosTAGE.-0ur friends viii bear
In mind, that and after the first of next month
postage on letters must be prepaid, or the letter
will not be sent Under the present law, II IL
merely an act of courtesy to prepay as by neglect
ing TO do so you subject the person to whom your
iettcr II uiftcteu 10 YAK OF Two cents more tnai
is required by law. Remember hereafter 10 prepay.
For less than three thousand miles the postage Is
three cents.
ACCIDENTAL sHoorISa.--A son Of Mr.. Barton
Hackney was, on Thursday, accidentally shot by
another boy named Hughes. They had been alter
nately firing with the gun in the neighborhood Of
Hoover's lmekilns, in the First Ward. The shot
lodged in the abdomen Of Hackney, who fingered
until late hour at night when death released him
from his sufferings.
The STREET BnIDeE.-This bridgcis now very
near completion, and will make an additional
thoroughhre between this city and Georgetown.
The flooring and covering are yet W be put on,
but the framework being finished, the balance will
not remain unfinished long.
BY the breaking down Of the former bridge this
Corporation are liable 10 Mr. Vanderwerken for
damages TO his omnibus and horses, to Major
Weightman for the injury TO his arm, and for all
othes injuries occasioned by the disaster