Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-11-13

pornERxrirs. party ofsix or seven persons,
last week. visited 0ar city, for the purpose o. cir
culatng oountertsit money--being the agents Of
that Ingenious class Of rogues whose practice has
made thcm almost perfect In the imitation of gen
uins bank paper. Two Of the adventures werr
captured a. the railroad station by police officers
John Davis and Handy, and Mr.. Ksmbel. a county
constable; and, after an examination before Justice
Holiingshead, they were committed to Jail by him,
TO await trial. Their coniedefatcs In crime, in
Guiding two small boys, have not been arrested. II
may be that, admonished by the fate Of their two
associates, in limbo, they have left the city
DAsoEnous- Passing along D street, near sixth,
yesterday evening about seven o'clock, We came
near losing our valuable life. by stumbling over
large load Of wood lying across the sidewalk We
believe there Is y law against obstructing the
streets in this way and certainly think it should
be Hgidly enforced.
AAGsANIAous! 1.-The question Of the Corpo.
ration printing was again agtated in the Board Of
Common Council last evening, the bill passed by
that Board sometime since giving il to this paper
having been amended by the Board of Aldermen
Sixteen members were present, all Of whom voted
for the amendment, Including Ave members Of the
Foreign party who were present viz: Mcssrs
Albert, Fuller, Turton, Fisher and Jefferson.
Wont il be necessary for the Union Association
to appoint committee to Investigate this matter 7.
u ToLLs.--During the last month, the tolls on the
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal amounted to SlT 600
II is estimated that IL the navigation remains open
as long ~ Last year. the receipts up to the first IL
January will exceed those Of that period.
THE CAPIroL.---Thc Senate Chamber and Hall
of Representatives nearly ready for the recep-
ton of the respective bodies. With the exception
of q new carpet, of Connecticut manufacture, for
ali -.
The scaf0lding IN the rotundo, for the purpose
Of bringing down the massive material Of the old
dome and raising that for the new and grand i'm
provenlent Is said to be constructed according 10
the most scientific principles and mechanical skill
II occupies but little room, but for power and
safety Is pronounced admirable. The work Of de-
molishing the present dome Is now commenced in
earnest
RoBBERy.--Y Yesterday morning, the boarding
house Of Mr.. p. G. Murray. corner Of Pennsylvania
avenue and Four-and- a-haf street, entered and
robbed Of number Of silver table and tea spoons,
knives and forks. The proprietor, on returning
from Journey, found his door open, and soon dis
covered his loss.
THANxsGIyING.--Thc citizens Of Georgetown as
well as those Of Washington will observe Thursday
next as a season Of thanksgiving and praise to God
for his innumerable blessings at least those whose
hearts predispose them to engage in becoming
services expressive Of their gratitude to "the Giver
Of every good and perfect gift. :
UsEFUL MISUNDERSTANDING the most recent is
sues Of the Patent Office was patent to Mr. j. r.
Heacock, OF Ohio, for boring, drilling, and screw
cutting machine. We have carefully examined a
working model Of it, and regard it as possessing
great merit HIT
LEcrURK on MUsIc-We beg to call the atten-
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ture to be delivered this evening at Temperance
Hall by Professor Won Heeiingen. Two or three
years ago we examined his system Of musical nota-
ton, and were much pleased with its ingenuity and
admirable simplicity, regretting only that 1t bad
not been in general use at the time we were puz-
cling over double flats and sbarps.
IEprpExprSr ORDER OF Opp-FrlLows.-The
annual communication of the Grand Lodge Of. the
Independent Order of 0dd-Felows of this District,
for the election of officers, took place last evening"
The following gentlemen we're duly elected ofHcers
for the ensuing year: ~
Samuel T. Shugert, Most Worthy Grand Master
James A. Brown, Right Worthy Deputy Grand
Master. ,,f
r. Finley Hunt, Right Worthy Grand Warden.
John T. Bangs, Right Worthy Grand Secretary.
Martin johnson, Right Worthy Grand Treasurer.
II. d. Stuart, Right Worthy Grand Representa-
tive TO the Grand Lodge Of the United States, for
two years.
We learn, also, that the sum of $50 was appro-
priated by the Grand Lodge for the relief Of their
suffering brethren in Portsmouth. This sum Is d.
the money heretofore contributed by the Order
throughout the country, had been appropriated
exclusively TO the relief Of Norfolk.
PAeE's wHARr.--James G. Mcclure, aucticn-
Ger, yesterday sold the property on the Potomac
river known as Pages whsrf, for 81 $50. II was
knocked down to Mr. Benedict MiIburn y
NEW CHURcH.-Wo rkmen are at work finishing
the new and elegant church .edi6ce for the Baptist
denomination, under the pastoral care Of the Rev.
DR.. Teasdale. This viii be ore ofour very largest
churches, and without an equal in regard 70 finish
" Alexandria Items.
MILITARY NTsrrERs. Marion Rifles, q finely
drilled military company from Washington, paid
visit to this city yesterday. Headed BY delight
full band of music, they paraded through our prin-
cipal streets to Yeatcs' Garden, where they had
target shooting which they were handsome
II entertained by the Mount Vernon Guards Of
this city, at Carson's restaurant. The Marion III
fcs returned to Washington in the evening 4
LEcruRr.-Dr. William H. McGuffsy, Of the
University Of Virginia Is 10 deliver lecture this
evening at the Lyccum Hall, before the Young
Mems Christian Association. Subject, the su-
periority of Christian Remembrance and its freedom
from enthusiasm" The known and descrvedly
high reputation Of the lecturer win secure large
attendance, and we may expect a great intelIec-
tual treat. The lecture win be free TO all
FAIR.--The Ladies' Fair, for the benefit OF the
Friendship Fire Company, Is TO be continued at
Sarepta Hall for two evenings longer. A large
number Of articles are still for sale, and very
agreeable evening can be spent At the Hall.
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