Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-04-18

BY this it il seen that there has been overdrawn
the sum Of 1,ell Is, which, however, will soon
be balanced by the deposite Of moneys accruing
from the sales ofproperty for taxes.
We would suggest that more frequent state
ments of the bank account should be made to the
City Councils, that they may know the state of the
city finances. The above is the first account since
October last and during the whole winter they
have been legishtng away money, not knowing
whether they had one cent in bank or not. sl
TAx-SALEs.--The sale of real estate for the salts
faction of claims due the city Of Washington, has
been going on for two days, but without complet-
ing the sales; and the seuenth Of May has accord
ingly been appointed as the day upon which to re-
sumo and continue, and perhaps complete the
work. &. .
II is worthy of notice that the present tax-sale
has been one of the most unpopular sales ever had
in the city. Those citizens residing on Pennsylva-
mia avenue, between 18th and 22nd streets, and
even to Rock creek, have determined to combat
legally the sale of any of their property, as they
allege that the paving Of the street and foot-waks
were done without q shadow Of authority, and
much unnecessary expense added by taking up
perfect footwalks and reaying them. There also
other causes Of disaffection among the taxpayers.
A very large number of lots were passed over,
in the sale of Monday and yesterday as none would
bid even the amount Of taxes due upon them, and
the sale Of the 7th of May win commence with
more than one-half the list, which was commenced
last Monday
DRUos, &c.--0. Boswell has two well-supplied
drug stores on the Island, as will be seen by his
advertisement where may be obtained every arti-
Gle of drugs, perumery, &c., already found in sim.
liar establishments. Mr.. Boswell Is assisted by
competent clerks who are assiduous to please.
Our readers in the Seventh Ward should bear this
in mind. a1
AN Error CoRREcrEp-The item has been Hoat-
ing through the papers of this city and Alexandria
that James Ashton, who recently died in Illinois,
and whose property belongs to bis widow now here,
was a former resident Of Alexandra, and that his
widow still resided there. &s8
This is a mistake. The parties never lived in
Alexandria, but were living in Georgetown at the
time of Mr.. Ashtons desertion, and bis widow now
lives at No. $50 street. between Fourth and Fifth
streets, and has made every arrangement necessa-
~ to settle the affairs OF her late husband, and the
disposition Of his property.
Tox AND JERRr--Jerry DIARY and Thomas
Hagerty, two boys, had fight yesterday, 10 which
Jerry came ont second best, and complained TO
Captain Birch that Tom gave him severe beating.
Two boys, named Miles, were slse mingled up In
the matter, as defendants
Hagerty and the two Miles boys, Il appeared,
from the evidence, walked up to DIARY and ac-
cnsed him of having drawn q pistol on Hagerty,
some time ago, and then attacked him simutane-
ously. He was kicked in the face and ribs, and Il
was said by friends Of 0Lsry that one Of his eyes
we're put out by the kick, and il was feared his
other bruises would cause his death At any rate.
he received very severe beating, and the non
arrival Of the physician who dressed the wounds
postponed the disposition Of the case by Magis-
trates Morsell and Birch, before whom Il was being
tried when we left. sH
Rror.-Daniel Morally, James Lamb, and Daniel
Uliman, three Irshmen, went TO the blacksmith's
shop at the Capitol Monday night, and attempted
to get In despite the efforts of the watchman on
duty there. Being defeated, however, they began
70 make terrible noise and stone the building
Police officer John II. Wise yesterday arrested
them at their residences, at the Navy Yard. and
they were held to bail to answer at court for a
charge Of riot and making threats Of violence 70.
wards the Waterman, by Captain Birch.
INTERIOR ddifio,,oi 1ccommo.
dations for The Pension Office Under the opern.
tions of the new bounty-land act, the business OF
the Pension Office has increased to such an extent
that II has been found necessary to procure add
tiona quarters for the accommodation of the large.
ly increased clerical force now engaged with the
applications under the act Of Marche3. 1855. The
building adjoining the Pension Office, on Eight
eenth street, has been rented until the west wing
of the Patent Office Is ready for the occupancy OF
this branch of the Interior Department. The rented
building has superior accommodations for about
thirty clerks
Death Of Mr.. j. r. Ba1--We regret TO an.
nounce the death Of Mr. John r. Bali, for long
time connected With the Patent Office He died
at his residence in this city on Sunday last
Agricultural Bureau Of ne Patent OGee-R Rap,
Seed--There has been large quantity of rape
seed received At the Patent Office, recently i'm.
OF experiment and distribution The oil rrocnred
from this coed Is exclusively used in England f3,
the purpose Of burning In lighthouses. The plsn,
Is easily cultivated, and might prove a profitable
crop. F8 ~
The weather to-day reminds one very forcibly Of