Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-05-09

The JUNIOR 0EDxK.--The young men and young
ladies of the District especially on the Island and
Navy Yard, are exhibiting praissworthy zeal in
the noble cause Of Temperance. In both these
places there have been established junior orders Of
Rechabites known a. George Washington Tent
and Eagle Tent, which are in thriving, flourish
ing condition, numbering jointly more than hun
dred members. While the senior orders are exer-
csing happy influence upon the more advanced
in lie and arrestng the miserable drunkard in his
career Of infamy and crime, and causing wives,
mothers, and children to rejoice in the restoration
Of husbands and fathers to their deserted and DESC
late homes, these junior orders are doing more
efiectual work, for they are ENGRAVING upon the
minds bnd hearts Of the young the principle Of
total abstinence from all that can intoxicate and
thus they illustrating the truth of the axiom,
that an ounce OF prevention is worth pound Of
cure"
They ought to be encouraged by the aged--they
ought to be encouraged BY the senior orders-by
fathers and mothers, and by all Of every station
who feel an interest in the happiness and future
usefulness oftheir children and faends.
Independent of the good effected by their or
ganization as Temperance Order, they are ac-
complaining much, and at the same time improv-
ing themselves, by giving temperance and moral
entertainments, which have powerful tendency
to "raise the genius and to mend the heart They
give one Of these entertainments tonight at Odd
Fellows Hall, Navy Yard. The price OF admis.
sion is only IL cents The startling truths re-
vealed, the powerful appeals TO the incorporate,
and the winning invitations to the young, made
in the course Of this exhibition, win leave an i'm
preston upon the minds Of all not easily to be ef
faced.
The BALL of Mr.. Carusi last evening was very
fine one, and worthy of the highest encomium.
The music was especially good, and everything
passed of well The Ball was somewhat crowded
but all appeared to enjoy themselves with the ut
most xest.
EXCURSION The Hydraulian Fire Company Of
Alexandra are 70 60 on an excursion to the White
house, on the 18th, week from tomorrow. We
acknowledge the reception of o. ticket from the
committee Of arrangements.
REAL EsrArE.--Messrs. Green 4 Scott, auction
GERS, sold lot No. 10, square o28, fronting on G
street SOUTH and 9th street east yesterday for two
and a half cents per foot.
The RUGBY ACADEMY, which was advertised for
sale at auction, was sold yesterday at private sale
TO joint company, for $l85O0. 1t is rumored that
it is to be the nucleus of the new Methodist Col
lege.
WESTERN MARKET. The time for receiving pro-
posals to build this structure, according to the
plans and specifications in the Mayors Office, ex-
pired yesterday. About a dozen proposals were
received, varying in the cost from I'll ,s82 to
$4,000, these two being the highest and lowest
bids received.
MAKING Bricks BY SrEAM.--There Is now being
built near the canal the road between this city
and Alexandra, monster establishments for making
bricks-the machinery of which are to be carried
exclusively by steam. II is owned by Dr. King,
and is about q mile from the Long Bridge.
STEAMBOAT UsIoS.-This boat has been taken
off the line between this and other cities, and is
advertised for sale by J. G. Mcclure, suctioneer.
The steamboat Alice p. Price, which is soon to
arrive, is to form daily line from Georgetown to
the mouth of the river, stopping at every interme
date landing on the river. There will thus be
other mode Of transmission of passengers and
freight on the Potomac river.
PUnPs-We were informed by our worthy Mayor
this morning. that the drought and other causes
have caused the failure Of about one hundred
pumps in various portions Of the city this spring
Two Of the largest and best springs in the city have
failed.
I wEArHER.-Ye Yesterday and to-day thus far, have
both been cold and dsagreeable. The rain Of
Monday night has caused q sudden and severe
change in the atmosphere, and We are yet waiting
for another.
Two picnic parties which were announced TO
depart yesterday for a game of rompsin the woods,
were postponed until to-day, and we cannot but
think that the penetrating air of to-day will induce
a further postponement
CIRcUfr CoURr-Jsdges AorssA and Duaiap
prcsiding Patrick Hartwell, Dennis 0'Connor,
William Sparks, Philip Fischer, and George Dean,
were naturalized.
Three inqusitions were returned by the juries in
as many cases yesterday, and the case No. 2s5,
Florence 0'Donnoghue o. Owen 0Connor, was
decided by verdict for the plaintiff Of t205, so,
with interest. This was a simple action for debt.
No. l07, Lewis Mackall Us. Corporation Of George
town, Ia now on trial Messrs. Carlisle and 0uld
for the Corporation Mr.. Bradley for the plaintiff.
GEoReKrows 1rrNs.-Yesterday Mr.. L. s.
Wright offered for sale the estate Of the late Rich
ard Davis part Of lot No. As. fronting 10 IL feet
on market space by 33 feet deep-bought by Mr..
James Nelson, IT,, for o. AGO. also, part Of lot No.
40, on Bridge street, formerly occupied by the
late Richard Davis--withdrawn at $4,000. And
lot No. lS In square IS, corner of north and Esd
streets, Washington city, at Ia cents q square
foot--bought BY Thomas Hunter.
REAL EsrArE-Lot No. 16, fronting on Bridge
street SO feet and on Prospect 66 feet, with fine
brick dwelling was Withdrawn at a. 100, the estate
Of the late James Nelson, jr.
SxAsH.-Yesterday horse, belonging 10 Mr. VIM.
Hazel, ran on with buggy and smashed II TO
pieces-it was lucky there was no one in it.
REV. On. Trso TURNED EprroR--The New
York Evening Post says:
"0n Saturday evening, at q meeting OF the
communicates Of his church, the Rev. DIR. Tying
announced that he had connected himself with
Rev. Messrs. Anthem and Canfeld In the editorship
Of the Protestant Churchmsn, weekly journal Of
this city"
BREAD RIor IN CASADA-,Ssfsriag from Want
Of Food--The Kingston (Canads) News Of the LIST
instant learns that in consequence Of the price Of
-four having been raised to thirteen dollars per
barrel, and other brcadstuffs In proportion, the
people Of Smiths Falls have broken open the stores
and helped themselves ad ibitun.
EssxALLrD.-Tbe 0tsego Democrat came out
last week ensmallcd one column on a page, now
being triHe larger than the 0tscgo Republican.