Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-18
CITY INTELLIGENCE
(OF1CLAL PAPER or THE OYTY)


In relation 70 the hay scales in the Fifth ward.
Referred TO Committee on Police. sa
Mr.. Pepper presented the petition of the trus-
tees Of the Lutheran church TO be released from
taxation on the lot purchased by them Referred
70 the Committee on Finance
Mr.; hiller, there being no business before the
Board, moved TO adjourn. He withdrew the mo-
ton at the request Of Mr.. Houston, who presented
bill for the relief of VIM. w. Domain. lA@
An act to authorize James Barnes TO remove
the hay scales from the corner Of Second street
east and Maryland avenue, to the intersection Of
Massachusetts, and Maryland avenues, was read a
third time and passed. y Ssa ga VI 5.o.f4ga ~
bill for the relief Of VIM. W. Domain was read
third time, af&er statement from Mr.. Houston
as to the nature Of the services performed by him
as assistant surveyor Of the city The bill provides
for the payment of Mr. D. at the rate Of the salary
paid to the late surveyor, whose successor he was
for short period O. at the rate Of 81 900
year. after deducting his salary assistant survey
or for the same period. tge 3sag4R Ne
Mr.. Pepper thought that Mr.. Demain ought also
to receive the fees Of tho Office for the same period
he was entitled to the salary he was also entitled
to the fees. A IN
Mr.. Busey stated that the city had paid the late
Surveyors salary up to the expiration of the year,
a. gratuity to HE family, and that he was not
aware Of the nature Of the services performed BY
Mr.. DeEain.
Tie bill was then passed.
Mr.. Pepper reported, without amendment, the
act to provide for thesgrading Of street, south,
between 4th and 9Th Streets Passed. a &
The Board or CoxHoS CoUSoIL met last even
Ing according to law, and were preparing for the
despatch Of business, when the gas was suddenly
extinguished, and the members left in total dark
meas One solitary candle was procured, by the
light Of which the Board adjourned 'sa
The only business transacted was the passage Of
9 bill appropriating $500 for the American, and
the same amount Jor tho Metropolitan Hook and
Ladder Company, 70 supply deficiencies in the
appropriations for the purchase Of apparatus for
said companies. w N s
Also, . bill for the roofing Of the Perseverance,
Engine house, which appropriates $3.50 for that
purpose. -
THE AMosKEAa VETERANs--We conclude our
report of the movement Of this corps, on Monday:
At one o'clock the Veterans, with their escort,
drew up in double line in front Of Lafayette square,
and directly facing the Presidents House. Soon
after the President made his appearance, accom-
panied by the Secretary of War, Gen. Jesup, Adj
Jutant General Cooper, Surgeon General Lawson,
Col. Albert, and other distinguished officers Of the
army, Marshal Hoover, &c. The President was
received with due military honors the fine bands
IN attendance playing national airs which were re-
sponded TO by national salute. The review occu-
pied thrce-quartcrs Of an hour the whole termina-
ting In q marching salute. The appearance and
performances of the Marine Band and the Man
chester Cornet Band elected general admiration,
After the review, the President returned to the
White House where he was joined in the East
Room by all the members Of his Cabinet, and
where soon after the Veterans in body paid their
respects to the Chief Magistrate of the nation.
The interview which ensued between che Presi-
dent. and the Veterans was Characterised with
more warmth and cordially Of feeling than is usu-
ally manifested on occasions Of this kind ~
Colonel Potter then addressed the President in
an appropriate speech, to which the President re-
piled in an eloquent manner.
Late In the afternoon the Guards marched to
their quarters at the United States Hotel where
they partook of asumptuous dinner at s, p. II.
This morning at ten o'clock they visited Mount
Vernon, escorted by detachments from several
military companies Of the city. sa, is -
This evening grand ball will be given in honor
of the veterans at Carusfs Saloon. The managers
comprise large number Of the most distinguished
men of Washington, and the ball win doubtless be
a remarkably brilliant one. 1t viii commence at
the early hour Of seven o'clock, after the conti-
mental fashion. ssue
Thomas Fckardt, the popular confectioner at tho
corner OF and Ninth streets. opposite the Patent
Office, has made extensive preparations for the
Christmas holidays. By reference to his adver-
tisement our readers viii perceive that he has re-
ceiyed q beautiful assortment Of French confec-
tionery, and also that he is prepared TO- furnish
parties, balls weddings, &c, &C., in the most re-
chsrche STYLE aP.fi $500. ,s.,
Mr. Eckardt is a gentleman in whom the moot
perfect reliance be placed, and all who patron
se him may be sure Of getting their moneys worth.
GEoReErows ADvERrIsKxEErs.--Wec call the at
tention of our Georgetown readers 10 the adver-
tisement of Army, the Coniectioner who stands at
H. o~A - In A
to serve his fellow-citzens during the approach
| ing holidays, with bis usual skill and elegance
Also, to the advertisement of w. II. Tenney,
who offers rasins, currants, fire crackers, brandy,
torpedocs, fgs, lemons 6c., &C., all of the beat
quality, and all suitable for "old Christmas"
BALL OF THE ScorT GUxRps The annual ball
of the Scott Guards of last night at Carusis
1t was brilliant affair in every respect The music
was furnished by Esputa's Band, and Of course
. was superercelent. The supper was elegant, and
well served. Take Il all In all It was night long
to be remembered by all present.
MURDOCH Az HANLEr.-To-morrow night Mr..
Murdoch win appear at the National as Hamlet
Mr.. Bass as Polonius and Mr.. Jefferson as first
grave-digger. We anticipate fine performance.
WINTERS DIoRAxAs--Do not omit to visit this
splendid exhibition, which viii soon be closed. 1t
Is far superior to anything Of the kind ever Wit
messed In this country, No Eastern Magi could
have devised anything more wonderful or fsscina.
ting. 81
SUDDEN DEArH.-Mr. johnson, Chief Clerk Of
the Sixth Auditors Office, died suddenly last night.
List Of Patents
Issued from the United States Patent Office for
the reek ending December Is, 1855.
Erastus b. Bigelow, Of Boston, Mass,---For Inn
provement in looms for weaving pile fabrics.
Jonathan L. Booth, Of Cuyahoga Falls 0.--For