Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-08-01
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

Dci1OVlc was CJuliuuc0 yesterday ~ tnV Outltucu-
nian Institute the pupils Of tho Second and Third
districts being under examination. They were
addressed very impressiyely and eloquenty by the
Rev. Mr. Sunderland, the highest honor conferred
being scholarship In the Columbian College of
this city. The Rev. Mr. Samson also addressed
the pupils, and the highest award was made to
Francis Marion Bradley, smart lad, with good
American name May he be as successful, in
whatever profession he may hereafter engage, after
becoming graduate, as bis glorious namesake was
OF Revolutionary memory, In thrashing and driy-
ing back the British, Hessians and Tories, in the
time that tried mems soulsl" The scholarship
awarded Ito their honor be 1t sad) is the gift of
the National Medical College.
EvERYsoDY's GoIse.--whereS Why, on the
Excursion Of that popular company, the National
Guard tomorrow as II ID 10 be the best conduct
I'd and most delightful one of the season--so says
the committee, and 80 say the ladies who are GO
Ing. From the well known character fthe "Guard,
nothing less than first rate time may be anticipa-
ted. The assiduous FLUTES" having received
special invitation from the committee, is expected
TO be on hand.
RELESrLEss PRoscRIrrIoN! -Look &c this We Amer
lean mechsnicsl throughout the length and breadth
OF this, your own native lAnd,, Ten American
bricklayers were yesterday removed from the
Navy Yard In this city, for the reason only that
they dared TO haze political opinions of their own
ana express themselves favorably towards the
principles 81 the American party. Not single
foreigner was deprived of work! and, when those
discbrged called upon the officers in authority, to
renonsrate respectfully against such ruthless and
unheard OF prescription, to the question whether
foreigners were really preferred to natives in
the yardy they were told TO go and ask the boss
of the lpason- work, who, It is well known, is
nothing more than an English pile-driver
Talk no more about the serfdom Of Russia, now
that an American who lives by his honest labor is
thrust from employment by his own government,
because he chooses to express his opinion and
cling to the faith of his fathers. If we are NOT
mistaken, when this fact becomes fully known to
our mechanics, that such storm of indignation
will arise throughout the length and breadth of
our land, as will cause Frank Pierce and his misera-
BILE minions to tremble in their shoes.
Let mass meetings be held and opinions ex-
pressed in regard to this unheard-of dastardy,
anl damnabe attack on the rights of freemen.
THE STEAMBOAT WHARF-In and around the
wharves, where the steamers leave for the towns
and different landings on the Potomac, is one Of
the most exciting portions of our city. Omni-
buses, filled with passengers going to and return
ing from the boats, and purchasers Of the various
commodities brought up by the "pungies," are
continually aocking towards the landing to secure
something NICE" caught in the waters of the
river and adjacent streams.
In the cool OF the evening" too, it is a pleasant
walk from the Avenue TO the Steamboat Wharf via
the Smithsonian Institute and many of our citizens
about the close of the day may be seen vending
their steps towards the last-named place. on their
way to view the placid bosom Of the old Potomac
WORK FOR THE SUNDAY ScnooL TEAcHERs.-An
intelligent-looking youth was brought before Capt
Birch last evening, at the watch-bouse. CHARGED
by q lady from the Island With throwing stones
into her yard, and endangering the life and limbs
of her domestics. On beng asked by the Justice
whether or not ne knew the nature of an oath, or,
IN other worda if he swore to lie what would be
the consequences, Le answered, by saying that he
was not aware the nature of an oath, nor did he
kno" the cor sequence of telling lie. The an
nouncemens Of such ignorance on his part struck
the oysfAnders with establishment, as well as pity
Tor Inc youth, who, in the opinion Of all had been
SAD q neglected, SO far his religious education
E|as concerned, at any rate
ENcoURAGNa.-Taking stroll through the lst
Ward this morning We were much pleased at the
great improvements, and handsome edifices visible
In that section Of our city. II was before the me-
chanics had commenced work for the day upon
the houses In course Of erection, and we did not
learn the names OF the different contractors for
them, or the artizans' Immediately engaged upon
the work. 1t is our intention, SO soon as the
weather moderates little, to make it " the special
order of some day" to pay viSit to the different
wards of the city, and note down all particulars
which may be of interest 10 our readers as TO the
growth and prosperity Of our Metropolis, lat any
rate SO far as buildings and Improvements are con-
cerped.
0UR CrrY HaLL.-The amount and description
OF business transacted in this building Is various
and important. Both our circuit and criminal
courts hold their sessions here, as also the Boards
III - L. IL n Il lyl- a
harshars Office Mayors Office, Registers and Col
lectors, are all situated in this edifce. At any
hour Of the day, from A. N. until P. NJ, may
be seen an intelligent and useful body Of men en-
gagged IN writing, ding papers, &c, all Of whom
are clerks attached TO the various Offices held
therein.
CAsuALrr.-A lady from New York, by the
name Of Anderson, who has been soourning In
the city for several weeks, dropped dead this morn
ing about o'clock, at MrS Beck's boarding house
ON llth street
Verify !" in the midst Of life we are in death"
BEAUTIFUL SPECIMEN OF AMERICAN SKILL.-We
were shown this morning, at the store of the
Purcells, two China pitchers, manufactured at
Green Point" Kings county, N. Y. They were
gotten ur with much taste, their combined measure
being eight gallons. Mr.. p. informs us that their
superiors could not be found anywhere, so far as
"PooR OLD HoRsr, LET HIN Dn.n--We don't
say so, however, by any means. During this very
warm season we have witnessed several instances
Of bard driving on the Avenue, and really pitied
the poor beasts who were urged TO the top Of their
speed, both by their unfeeling riders and drivers
Compassion for the brute creation is, we think,
most redeeming quality in man, especially when
exercised towards that most noble and useful ami
NAL, the horse.
An UNKSows osE.-The remains of a man
partly eaten by hogs were found few days since,
on the other side Of the river; but as they have
not been identified as yet, nothing is known as to
who the man was, or from whence he came.
BE ON Your GUARD.-There at this time
proving around the streets several persons lately
discharged from the Pententary. Two Of these
characters we're pointed out to us last night by a
police officer.
ImrRovENESr.-Mrs A. Sergeant has commence
ed the erection Of an elegant house on Il. street,
a. a -