Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-05-12
Plutes About.

Saw gentleman from Alexandria yesterday.
who remarked, that if Mr.. Wise was not elected,
that it would be.no fault of the administration
every custom-house officer in that place was en-
gagged daily in hunting up Irishmen, whom they
were naturazing, and whom they would bring to
the polls if possible, at the Governors election"
Well, folks are not to blame 30 much who are fight
ing for their bread and butter, but let the powers
that be-" who wink at this official prostitution,
"stand from under" when the foreign Babel falls.
Was at the serenade given to 81. A. Wise, on
Tuesday night last and heard the speech Of the
great "vaulter." The scenes in the arena" were
rather stale performances, however, being only an
ABSTRACT or abstracts from similar exhibitions given
various cross roads in Virginia for the last two
months. He did not know, but believed, he be-
longed to the great Democratic party now; at any
ritc he did not belong to the assdssins and rob
borsn which constituted the American party"
WIS willing to suffer martyrdom in the cause he
was now defending-woud be elected by from
1000 to 10000, Tin horn,) &c. The exhibition
closed by the band playing :" It's all my Eye and
Betty Martin"
Not that zoe lore Russia less, bat spoils more
Plutes. asl
II must really be refreshing to the lovers of
strict neutrality to see what vigilance is exercised
by the federal officers in ferreting out and bring
ing to account persons who are charged with vio-
lating our neutrality laws by enlisting men to
serve in the Crimea against the Gar From what
Is CLEANED from the papers, recruits 30 obtained
have been entirely Of foreign origin, and indeed
come of them have only been in the country
few months. Whether or not we are violating
auy real national obligation by allowing such en-.
lstments to take place, is not matter chosen now
to be discussed. One thing 10 however certain,
that foreign aid" is in demand here at present
by the party now In power, and they are particu-
larly jealous Of their own about this time.
Certain foreign customs not yet imported
The following rich incident goes to show that
among the many foreign articles imported to this
country for domestic and artistic uses, one Gus
tom is however, not yet introduced:
An Italian sculptor, soiourning in our city, has,
since bis arrival here become acquainted and init
mate with the family Of brother countryman of
his, who is married to an american lady Of much
worth. Now, the sculptor having an order for
piece of statuary in which it would be necessary
TO have female as a model, (and not knowing
sraetly where to obtain one, proceeded to the
house Of his aforesaid countryman, and, with the
utmost sang fioid possible, requested of him the
loan of his wife for a few hours! He did not dis
cover that there was anything improper in the re-
quest (such things being customary in Italy, until
he saw the husband Of the lady snatch up pair of
heavy tongs and feta pair of boots making forcibe
demonstrations in the rear Of his neither parts The
] st Plutesn saw Of the artist he was going to-
rds the Capitol at the rate Of 2.4o, with his
"s- out, and the wind bowinl"
Saw the brave and venerable Commodore Perry
At tho Dorama Of Bunker Hilp on Monday even
ing last The old veteran seemed delighted as he
viewed the mimic naval bombardment of Charles
town, and said he had never before seen 80 good
an imitation, Of what was supposed to be repre-
eented; and so far regarded the sailing Of the
vessels, and firing Of the guns, II was true to the
letter. SUcH recommendation, coming from
Such asource, viii 60 far TO gil Odd Fellows Hair
at every subsequent exhibition. Long life to the
gallant Perryi
Irish girl yesterday morning, reading the abstract
from Mise Bunkley's forthcoming work. "or she
no,dd niver hare touid ANYTHING about t. at oil, at
ALL" :" Put that doom n exclaimed Putes and
here Il isfor the edi6cation Of all GOOD Catholics.