Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-02-06

brilliant operate concert may be expected from
| Msd De Vries and troupe.
Madame Do Vries does not pretend to be ford
singer, or the wonderful executant of difficult pas
sages, merely for scale practice but no one can
deny her the possession of the faculty of making
an electifying use of voice and action in combina
ton with speaking face, in making passion and
deep emotion reality IN musical oppression. Her
voice has such marvellous beauty aud exquisite
delicaoy m piannissimo passages as to have thrown
the most severe musical critics of the North of
their guard and caused them to be vociferous for
repetition Of the famous "Qui la Voice. from g
Purtani" The freshest and most vigorous of So
prani, and claimants to be prima donna asssIuta,
would be fortunate If able to command admiration
In this wise, and thus sway multitude Of most fas
tidious and calm amateurs.
Madame De Vries gives but one concert in our
city, which fact win undoubtedly dsappoint many !;
but those who hear her this evening viii never for
get her.
The tickets and secured seats can be had at r.
Davias store, although we understand nearly all Of
them are already taken.
EVENINGS In IRELAND--Mr. Malone Raymond,
the fine and humorous lecturer upon Ireland,
whose lectures throughout the country have been
spoken Of highly, gives lecture in connexion with
Macallister's entertainment this evening. He
is said to be the complete impersonation Of all
the genius, wit, and humor Of his fnn-loving
countrymen. Alike irresistible in his lively and
pathetic descriptions he entrances and carries his
audience with him, until their admiration and de-
light are evinced by turns in roars of laughter,
shouts Of appreciation, or by the most impressive
language of silent emotion. Jokes, witticisms,
and pathos form the staple of his lecture, which
will undoubtedly attract and please large audi
ence.
POLICE CouRr-CENTRAL SrArIoN.--Befo Nor
sell d Birch-Frank Kelly and Henry Johns both
Germans, aged "a and %, respectively lodged at
Birch's Hotel last night.
Henry J. Roberts, Al years old, was also
lodger. So
William Virgins, free negro, was out after
hours, and saucy besides; SO he was confined all
night, and let of this morning at the representa-
ton Of one ofhis friends
SrEALNG.--Richard Streaks alias Richard
Washington, alias Richard Thomas, was arrested
last night for picking the pocket of a man in the
Centre Market. He attempted to get wallet, and
found bottle of medicine, and found, when he
was in the hands Of the watch, that he had "made
babe trade" He was held to bail in the sum Of
$500 to answer at the Criminal Court.
Coin WEATHER.--Last night was the coolest we
have thus far had this season. The lowest point
which the thermometer has reached heretofore has
been Is deg. above zero, but last night the mer-
curry fell four degrees lower, to IA deg There
was but very little wind stirring, and the keen
biting Geld has contributed materially towards
thickening the ice on the river and canal
NEW ORGAS.-The new organ which has been
lately built for the + street Presbyterian Society,
by Messrs Erben, of New York, was tried for the
first time yesterday, and gave infinite satisfaction
The case is in the Corinthan style, and is superb
and massive. It is 15 feet high, ii feet wide and
8 deep, and has IA superior stops. 1t is also Of a
splendid tone, and can safely be set down as equal
fnot superior to any in the city.
ErTIcIEsCY.-A due expression of appreciation
of faithful and efficient officer, is always in good
time, and can never be out of place. If anything
deserves commendation more than another, it is
the watchfulness and care which is taken of our
lives, peace and property, during the witching
time Of night" when stepped in slumber's dews.
These remarks are rightly suggested by our In
voluntary admiration at the conduct and energy Of
James II. Birch, ESQ, the captain of the Auxiliary
Guard, or night police. During the time he has
occupied this position, the number OF criminals
have materially diminished in the city; and he has
accomplished more in this, with his small posse Of
watchmen, than most captains of the watch have
done with ten times the number in other cities.
Our citizens cannot but be gratfed to compare the
criminal report of our city with that of any other
city in the Union Of equal size, and mark the ia
vorable view which viii be reflected upon US from
the comparison. Even Richmond, with one-third
the number of inhabitants has full as many police
men, and quite as many criminals.
Weean account for our superiority in this con-
nerion, in no other way than by laying it to the
vigilance Of police. Captain Birch, the leader
Of the night branch, is one Of the bravest, and eff
Gent men in our city; is popular among his men,
which fact alone attcsts his capability.
Ohhtkh aAhhhl, Itu. VI tieSo-occi, Whofo-
sale, ~ rs Is rs; retail, 15 cts. per Id. Pork
Hogs, "a so; retail, IL Ia cts. per h. Ham, IL
IL cents per ID. Sausages, IL IL cents per ID.
Mutton, IL Ia cents per pound. Butter, 20 to 80
cents per lb. Cheese, Is cents per lb. Eggs, rs
cents per dozen. Turkeys, 10 cents TO 81 80
each; chickens, 81 IL TO 90 Ia cents pair
Hay, 81 2bper cwt Straw, 10 cents per cwt
wood-Pinc, "a so; Hard, t6 per cord. Meal,
81 10 per busheL Shorts, rs cents. shipstuffs,
so cents per busheL Oats, go IL cents per bushcl
There was the best supply in market to-day that
we have seen for long time, and business was
quite brisk comparatively. large lot Of hay
greeted the buyers agreeaby, and disposition to
purchase quick was manifested throughout.
The Rev. Mr.. Brooke's Lecture in reply TO Father
Mcguire can be obtained at the counter Of this Of
Ace, and Of the different carriers. Price 9 IA
cents.