Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-08-15
INTELLIGENCE.


TIE erAK ON rn Rlors---Now that the country
10 agog with the Louisville riots, the Star is unu-
suaiiy voluminousy luminous, which is saying
good deal
We apprehend, Gas II were, that the Star should
De pretty good authority on all such matters, since
the course OF that paper previous 10 the election,
wassuch AZ 70 bring about the result here The
very civil treatment that Mr.. Wise received here,
compared with his deserts,) on which he has so
often, AMI with 80 much JUNCTION dilated has been
again brought on the tapis and to use one Of his
own Classical expressions, the 81 cock and bull of
taxing possession of the arsenal and of city func-
uonary volunteering In certain dreful matters,
have been published In the notous connection.
NOW we humby opine that that paper has gone
about TAR enoagh. Persons at distance who do
not know the character of it. may be imposed up
on; unless, perhaps, the absurdity of most of its
publications on the American party, carries refu-
tation with them. The liberation OF such sheet
an such community, with an immunity OF person
aud property under such shameless misrepresenta-
tons daily issue from the Star Office is the best
answer that can be given to anything emanatng
IRON it, II Is said that those brilliant editorials
are written within reach OF pistol whether load
ed or not problematical, as nobody has been shot
Of the Star, and the wret"hed tools and dupes
whom he is using to the disadvantage of our par.
ty, ldore anon--or Sockdologer's occupation will
be gone indeed.
ODD-FELLows HALL.--Two pretty little chill
dren, who sing and play very beautifully--the
Wells Children--are to have benefit at Odd-Fel.
lows Hall this evenings and they say of themselves
that they have no wealth but their reputation
as good children, and the gifts which nature has
kindly bestowed upon them" Shall we not show
our appreciation of such deserts as these? Little
Edith sings the song Of " Coming Through the
Rye as though the poet had written II expressly to
exhibit her sweet strains and arch and cunning
powers Of mimicry.
Ho FOR PLEASANT TRIP DOWN THE BEAurIruL
PoroMAc.--Wc would remind the pleasure-loving
young ladies' and gentlemen of the District that on
Tomorrow, the 10th instant win be afforded them
an excellent opportunity of pleasure and recreation
The grand excursion Of the Washington Native
American Club will then take place, proceeding
down the Potomac eighty miles, atfording all who
participate delightful opportunity Of viewing the
beautiful and majestic Potomac in all its sublime
and diversified beauty.
We would state for the benefit of those con-
cerned, that the arrangements are complete in
every particular; with the excellent cotillon mu-
sic of Professor SCOTS celebrated cotillon band,
and an excellent dinner furnished by an experienced
caterer at city prices, and the attentions of the
gentlemanly and courteous managers selected for
the occasion, we predict that no one will fail in
being satisfied to the fullest extent.
CONTRIBUTIONS FOR PORTSMOUTH AND NoRFoLK-
We are requested to state that any amount Of
money, however small, deposited at the banking
house OF Chubb Brothers, will be forwarded daily
TO relieve the suffering at Portsmouth and Norfolk
We trust that our citizens will contribute literally,
30 that handsome sum may be soon forwarded.
The Hon Mr.. Crossman, the able and popular
Mayor OF New Orleans is in town. Mr.. @. visits
Washington to confer with Mr.. Mills, the sculptor,
RI oafNo taer - -
equestrian statue OF General jackson, which he Is
executing in bronze for the city of New Orleans,
and Which will be completed within few months.
CONTRACT AwARDED.-The contract for supply
ing the Department of the Interior with stationery
Tor the ensuing fiscal year has been again adjudged
to Messrs. Taylor q Maury, of this city.
REV. Mr.. MILBURN.--A Saratoga correspondent
of the New York Post says "The blind chap
lain, Rev. Mr. Miburn, of Washington, D. O. has
been here. Poor man | he can nhale the fra.
GRANGE Of flowers, can feel the summer breezes
upon his thoughtful brow, can listen to the de-
scriptive beauties of our valley can hear the mu-
sic of the groves, and catch the inspiration that in
another world he view the blessings that aw ait
him; but here, alas he cannot see the charms
that Nature has so gratefully and lavishly bestow
ed. He gave an elaborate discourse in the Pres
byterian church, seeming to read the hymns, but
ly gifted mind, and a soul that nobly bears
up under his sad affection Many others Of dis
dncton have visited this place the present season,
but. none interested me SO much as the blind
preacher"
MiDDLEBuRY CoLLEoE.-The commencement
exercises of this College took place last week
The Baccalaureate Address, by DR.. Larabee was
on " Christian Manliness, as illustrated by the life
and character of St. Paul" On Tuesday morning
there was preliminary meeting Of the Alumni Of
the College, which was unusually full. In the af
ternoon there were addresses before the College
Societies. Professor Taylor Lewis, of Union Col
lege, addressed the Philomathesian and the Rev.
Byron Sunderland, Of Washington city, the Phila-
delphan. Both discourses are spoken of as excel.
lent. Professor Lewis's was on the higher law"
doctrine Of modern times Mr.. Sunderland's
theme was--Faith, as the essential, controlling
principle of the highest life Of the soul
Health Report.