Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-10-23
CITY INTELLIGENCE.
We will publish tomorrow the proceedings
Of the Board Of Aldermen aid Common

we Will puDhsh tO-mOrfoW the proceedings
Of the Board Of Aldermen aid Common
Council
CouRr OF CLAINs.--The court met at 2 o'clock
yesterday The judges were all present
In the case Of Joseph Mock mo. 38 on the law
d0cket) the court ordered testimony to be taken
The opinion was delivered by his honor, Judge
Scarborough. The case Il will be remembered,
was submitted by argument on last Friday morn
Ing II grew out OF contract made with the
claimant by Postmaster General Kendall for the
construction Of mail bag locks and keys.
The same order was also made in the case Of
Lydia X. Shrieve and Walter X. Carter, mo. Is on
th~law docket) The opinion in this case was de-
livered by his honor, Judge Gilchrist. This case
was also submitted by argument on Last Friday
morning 1t Is 4 claim for damages from the gov
( snags and other obstructons from rivers. ss8
Ca No. 10 on the law docket being called by
the court, Mr.. Stanton appeared for the claimant
It Is that Of John G. Hale, who claims q title by
presumption 70 tract of land In Arkansas, known
a. the Hot Spring claim.
Mr.. Stanton argued the case at length, and oc-
cupied fully an hour and half He was followed
by the solicitor sa
The hour for adjournment having arrived Mr.
Stanton was prevented from closing his argument
The court adjourned, at o'clock, till IL O'Clock
this morning.
DrLIoHrrUL- old Assembly Rooms on last
evening. presented sight worth looking at Drop
ping in about 10 o'clock, We wore cordially re-
eceived by the President Of the /" Perseverance,, !"
and several members, who seemed disposed to
make our stay as pleasant as possible, offering to
introduce US TO any number Of partners" for the
dance, which we declined preferrng to look rather
than indulge In the invigorating exercises going
u nm Tho WAC hoo 10 wal
priately decorated, the Flag OF the Free" being
the most prominent, (as It should be- and the
order and arrangements capital Every Fire Com
pany in the District was represented fit tribute
to the old veteran pioneer Fire Company of our
city. The Hydaulion," Sun" and :. Friend
ship, of Alexandria, had representatives on the
floor, as also one of the Hook and Ladder Com
pany of Baltimore.
One thing particularly pleased Mr.. FLUTES, :
which was, the rosettes worn by the members Of
the Perse, il being composed Of red, white and
blue ribbon combined T. being asked the reason
\ for such combination, merely replied, 'tWeli, |
don't know" If the " Perseverance," are IN the
habit Of getting up such delightful Balls, we have
no objection to attending "a few more Of the same
sort AEy
The PARApE-Our Regiment Of District volun.
teew paraded yesterday, as per order from their
Colonel and made a fine appearance The ranks
of the different companies, though, were not so
wen filed as We have seen them; and that is the
great drawback in our military in particular Let
there be less companies, and more men each we
say several yerterday which did not muster many
more men than would constitute what is termed q
" corporal's guard" One great and decided inn
provement we were pleased to see, however, and
that was the substitution of pompons in the place
Z Of plumea, which have heretofore been worn by
the privates Of one or more companies. We think
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tainy more soldier-like The regiment, after
marching through our principal Streets much to
the qualification of citizens and spectators gen
orally, were dismissed by their commanding officer.
The Fifth Ward Sag NIGHTS Association are call.
ed together tonight by the President for the pur-
pose Of getting the signatures of the members to
the constitution, SO that It may be published This
Is the same association which, few days since,
voted down resolution approving Of the course
and policy Of the present administration. We
hope the President, who, we are informed, was
one of the four who we're ready and willing to en-
dorse the administration, win insist upon the pub
LEGATION Of the other three who voted with him.
We are really anxious TO see the names OF the
four individuals, in this city, who arc wiling to
stand by this administration.
81 IT is'reported that the Gas Company are going
TO reduce the price of gas If such report is moi
all gas, then the reporter of such Is no gdsser and
persons who have never gassed before, can CON-
mence gassisg. "Plutes" says, the report, whether
true or false, makes not the slightest difference to
him, as his arrangements for gassing, are always
= to be depended upon, notwithstanding the great
amount Of gas, which escapes through certain
channels In this community and especially during
q the sessions Of Congress.
Cosrse -yTbe Rochester Fire Company, on their
way to this city, arrive IN Baltimore this afternoon
At half past three p M. Extensive preparations
are being made In that city for their reception and
entertainment during their stay there. We trust
that oar firemen and citizens generally win see
them "well bestowed while sojourning amongst
". n A #e A IL
All Of our musical friends who were present nj
Madllc De Boyes first Concert Of Classic Music last
spring, viii recollect how gratifed every one APP
pearcd TO be. The encomiums passed upon the
performances Of Mad1le B, and her talented assist.
ant Prof Ahrend, are sufficient 10 insure them a
large attendance, apart from the many additional
attractions offered by their accomplished ASSISTANT
The character of the programme and low price y
admission cannot fail to have every one pretending
to musical taste 70 secure seat rs carly as posi-
bic. ~ satse 81
SuPERISrKsDESr or PUBLIc ScHoors.--The Cor
porate authorities passed the bill last night auo-
rixng the Mayer 20 appoint with the consent Of the
Board Of Aldermen, suitable person as supefin-
tendent Of Public Schools. Salary, 81 200 per
year. We hope the Mayor win mako ajudcious
selection. tatcaF Il ~
GAS Prrrs-Tbe Committee on Police Of the
board OF Aldermen, have reported bill to regu-
late excavations In the streets for gas pipes We
are glad this subject has been brought before the
City Councils. The Washington Gas Light Com
pany have been permitted long enough 10 dig
holes In the streets 10 suit their own convenience,
and 10 the great inconvenience Of the citizens.
COMMISSIONED or HFALrH--A bin was intro
duced into the Board Of Aldermen At It's last meet
;,c hv mr. Mor a,,thf,r,z,r q the anroinfu,ent "A