Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-09-17
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

actually and technically, under our flsshasocubula
ny. An illustration ID now afforded at tbe Wash
ington and baltimore depot A fence and gate
beautifully and mechanically united, has been
placed across the great thoroughiare leading from
the main building to the platform and cars al
which is posted a sentinel, who passes nobody who
has not ticket, or who has not check q la
theatre. Farewell, long farewell TO those
tender greetings, those few last words that " al
ways last longest, TO those snbdued, but potent
whispers, not overheard in the hurry Of business,
and 10 those hearty busses, which derive not only
sound but xest fiOm the occasion, when every one
expects TO give and receive good one"
Gone, gone; Lovers must part now under the
eye OF one who, however amiable, appears like an
ogre. And as to last one that is impossible, for
few are tall enough to reach over and bend down,
The disinterested friend who follows you and SUM
mons the courage to borrow just as the whis-
tie blows finds himself too late. The impatient
husband or wife, who expect his or her partner no
longer enjoys the spacious platform, but rets the
brief moment in crowd OF other expectants or
what is worse, those who expect nothing. The
man Of business loses by moment what may
avail him much. And what for? We 60 in for
improvements Of all kinds, but can see no adyan-
tage in this. We have admired the order and
precision with which things have been managed
there, and saw in hackmen and newsboys being
kept outside, nearly perfect arrangement
apretty Depot but has ceased to be an attraction
OF ITSELF Why then subject ladies and gentle
men TO the annoyance OF running this gauntlet p
Passengers are overhauled often enough for tick
cts after they get in the cars, and those who ac-
company or wait for them, can certainly do no
harm in having the "Iun Of the house."
Too Coon TO BE Losr.--Last week friend Of
ours, whom we will call c., just for short, hired
gray horse ard buggy 1--WE are not sure about the
buggy being gravy and took his wife 10 the Rock
vile Fair. Being little more familiar with the
"gray goose quill" than with horse flesh Of any
color, when the good wife inquired why they made
such poor time, he rather allowed that the gray
was going away from home. But they reached
their destination, and Of course like everybody
else had a good time On starting for home in the
evening his wife, remarked what fine time the gray
was making he accounted for that on the hofse's
coming home. On remaIkng to the stable keeper
the singular conduct of the horse, Judge Of his
astonishment to learn that it was not the same
horsel What could be done? Nothing but wait
the chapter Of accidents.
But the finish part is to come. A young man
had taken young lady, perhaps his ladyove,"
to see the Zo-o-go-o-logical Garden" Judge Of
his dismay to find his exceeding gray" gone,
and TO be informed that Mr.. G., Of Frederick had
taken him of. What should be done? He had
plenty Of money, but could not stay all night.
He was independent enough, but had along
bundle of Calico whose mother did not know
she was " out" So he was bound to come or
break trace" He took what he thought was
the Hagerstown gray, with all the responsibility
and came home. Both gentlemen were agreeably
relieved next morning by finding that they were
not horse-thieves-that there were two horses
alike in the city, and "tother" had merely been
mistaken for (which" And thus ended the first
lesson in borseology, with our friend of the ETY.
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him more observant of I" time" than of color.
The Concert at Odd-Fellows' Hall on Saturday
evening was very largely attended-the room being
crowded. The audience were very much pleased
with their entertainment, if we may Judge by the
applause which was elected at the conclusion OF
each piece The Grand Firemen's Chorus was re-
ceved with particular favor; as was also the Rail-
road Chorus The flute Solos, by Mr.. r. j. Handy
were rendered with his usual felicity and produced
immense applause. The Comic Songs, by Mr.
Finn, We're received with much favor, and created
great merriment. There was much desire mani
tested to hear Mr.. Kecks Guitar Solo but, on &C.
count of the dampness of the weather. his instru.
ment was go much out Of order that he was com.
PEELED toask the indulgence of the audience for
his non-appearance.
AT the end of the entertainment, the ceremony
representing beautiful American Flag to the
Fire Company disposing of the largest number Of
tickets, was performed, when the Northern Liberty
Fire Company, having sold more than the Western
Hose, (the only two companies competing) the
former was declared entitled to the flag, which was
presented to, and received by, that company in a
neat and appropriate manner by the gentlemen Sc
lected for that purpose, on the part of both com
panes
There was much enthusiasm manifested by the
successful patty, and they marched up 18th street
with every demonstration of delight. We wish
them much enjoyment of the new trophy, for they
certainly deserved it.
Few DAYS, Few DAYs."--The above we have
always taken to be a very poor tune--one in the
composition and setting of which our Ethiopian
serenaders, who have contributed SO much to pop.
ular amusement, emphatically "slipped up" But
If i'll a poor thing per at ordinary times and
in proper places what should be said Of il played
on Sunday afternoon on an ACCORDION which we
cannot characterize by any other term than a ner-
vous maiden lady applied to the squalling parrot,
"heinous, heinous" Yes, on Sunday afternoon,
on Pennsylvania Avenue, not far from opposite
one Of our principal hotels, oome person, male or
female, we are glad we don't know which, was i'm
proving the Lords day TO al admirng neighbor-
hood and pedestrian audience, with the above
tune and instrument. Now, far be Il from us to
curb rising genius, musical or otherwise; either
to speculate on the number Of "days" for they
are "few enough with us all. But we must say to
this lady or gentleman, that f he or she really
does find "ds' wilderness" and can find no
better way Of getting through 1t than the one
above described, We earnestly recommend the
other part Of the sentiment, viz not to "stay
long"-e in It than next Saturday.
LOOK Our FOR DR.. KANE AND SIR JOHN FEAsK-
LIs.-The above placard appeared on the boards
this morning What 1t MEANS exactly nobody
can tell but il Is supposed TO be the forerunner Of
some catcb-penny publication. Such things at.
tract attention, of course. As in the case of
the loss of the steamer President, and of the sup
posed loss Of the Atlantic there we're not wanting
those who would turn penny at the expense OF
vulgar curiosity. Indeed there can be no occasion,
however serious, no statement however narrowing,
no publication however delicate or indicate, that
cannot find achannel. Let everybody then, look
out for DR.. Kane and Sir John Franklin" If they
are not discovered, something else will be-
CONSTITUTION DAY.--Ths august day, which has
never been discovered before to-day, will be cele-
bfated this evening at the Smithsonian Institutior