Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-05-22

ExcuRslos. The steamboat George Washington
Yesterday took party Of about lS6 persons from
this city and Georgetown, down TO the celebrated
White House Pavilion. wheye they were to have a
fine time. Soon a. the boat started an excellent
band struck up sprghtly quickslep, and the sf
ter deck presented, during the whole passage
down. perfect picture sfa ballroom
Arriving At the Pavilion the party separated
some appropnating the ten-pin alley, Others stroll
ing through the surrounding woods, and to the
neighboring fishing shore, where haul of u
seine" Was seen for the first time by a large num-
ber The remainder took the ball room, and kept
up the dance with 'joy unconiined," until the
boat started on its return trip
The excursion was conducted under the auspi-
ees Of the Americus Club and was grand affair
The Sunday School celebration and Regimental
Ball occurring on the same day. caused, perhaps
a slight diminution OF the number Of the party,
but we think there were quite enough, and are
very sure that none enjoyed themselves more
than our excursionists. The whole reflects honor
and credit upon the popular Club who projected
and carried out the affair.
The Grand Regimental Ball, which has been the
general theme Of conversation for the past week,
came off last night, at the National Theatre, and
was the occasion Of drawing together some two or
three thousand people, crowding the Theatre and
making it the largest attended ball we rccollect OF
seeing in this city. Indeed, the list Of managers
alone, would have made large ball. If all had at
tended
Prospects, Band discoursed most excellent music
nearly all night, and after the festivities had been
kept up until the gray streak Of dawn appeared in
the East, the whole company dispersed to their
homes highly gratiied with the pleasure which
had been afforded them by mingng in the giddy
waltz, enlivening quadrle, and fascinating polka.
in company with the gallant men who hold them
selves In readiness TO defend our homes from for
eign invasion and plumber. Green be the memory
Of this ball TO the votaries Of Terpsichore.
WHAT WE MUST DRINK.--In these piping hot
times, when umbrellas are necessary to keep the
burning rays Of Old Sol from us, and shade
is more ardently sought than money it is agreea
BILE fact to know that we step into friend Butts
Apothecary establishment, on the corner OF 18th
and Pennsylvania Avenue, and take glass Of
pure sparkling soda water, with orgeat sarsaparilla,
lemon, pineapple or raspberry syrup, to suit our
own taste. Mr.. Butt has just fitted up his "foun-
tains Of delight to thirsty souls" and may be found
at his post daily drawing the delicious beverage
to host Of customers.
i MASS MEETING.--This afternoon very large
number Of our citizens went up to Balls Cross
Roads, about four miles above this city, in Vir-
ginia, to attend mass meeting Of the American
party, which ia announced to be held there to-day
by posters. Captain E. G. Darlington, and F. S.
Evans, Eco, and G. E. Stewart Esq, and Captain
+. G. Trplctt, of Alexandria. are announced as
speakers on the American side, while the meeting
is to be open for discussion on both sides.
We understand that several opponents of the
principles of the party to be present, and, as
the matter is to be conducted fairly it will be
decidedly interesting feature in the election.
A u fu-
Scrivener of this city has offered himself as can
didate for the Common Council. generally, from
this city. He says: II go against the Know
Nothings, and in favor Of the American Grub
ticket-against McCutchen. and for the Constitu-
ton, and for the distribution Of my salary,
generally, amongst the widows and orphans Of the
CITY," His card is signed, One Of the +. f. VS."
CENTRE MARKET.-The market to-day was well
supplied, and business. was CORRESPONDENCE active
Strawberries are selling at 81 cents quart, but
they are very poor fruit. All provisions remain
about the same.
For fruit at present we must depend upon the
tropical kind which is now somewhat abundant in
the city, and selling at reasonable prices. An ex-
ceIlent pineapple could be obtained for rs cents
while oranges and lemons have large sale.
Banter L Dubant have real green turtle steaks
and soup every day at their c. LIBERATED restaurant
corner Of 9Th street and Pennsylvania avenue, at
IL o'clock, A. NJ. OF course Il ole who know how
to appreciate this decacy, win steer straight for
the spot
FIRE.-Tbe fire this morning about o'clock was
the burning of two frame buildings on 9th street,
near the steamboat wharf, belonging to a Mr.
Trook. The buildings were consumed to the
ground, and we could not learn whether the loss
was covered in any way by insurance or not
POLICE CouKr.-Before Aorsei and Birch
James Barclay was found dr., nix in the street yes
tcrday, and was obliged to give security.
This was the only case in the guard-house this
morning.
SrEALiSo.--Ann Smith was arrested this morn.
ing for stealing several articles from Phernella
Skinker, and was committed by Magistrate Morsell
TO Jail to await her trial
ADMITTED TO THE Bars. L. Lewis, ESQ.,, was
admitted to practice at the bar, on motion OF Sam
uel Chiffon, ESQ, on Friday.
On the same day, upon the motion Of w. Dsv-
idge, Esq, Charles II. Winder, ESQ, was also adj
mitted an attorney and counsellor at the Washing
ton bar.
CIRouIT CoURr.--0n Friday, in court, fifteen
persona mostly Irish and all foreigners, we're nat
uralizcd, and became citizens Of the United States
Alexandria Items.
AMERICAN NOMINATION ron THE LEGISLATURE
Lawrence b. Taylor, Esq, was nominated last night
by the American party, as their candidate for the
House Of Deegatcs In place OF James III. Read