Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-15
CITY INTELLIGENCE.
(OFF1OLAL PAPER or THE CITY,


THx OLD AND THE Nrw OaeAS The organ NOW
In use at the old St. Patrick's church In this city
ives purchased by the late Father Matthews. about
the year 1905, from a Protestant congregation il
Virginia, in which General Washington once wor.
shipped and although It has been in use in this CITY
nor bali century, and was second-handed when
brought here, yet II Is not much inferior in tone q
the modern built instruments This venerable
organ Is now about to be supplanted by another,
Of modern style and finish, just completed by the
celebrated builder, Erben, Of New York. II will
be put up in few DAYS,
Inc OLD English organs, which were imported
oeiore the Revolution were generally superior In
struments. The organ Of Kings Chapel Boston,
which was presented by George the Second, was
N use ior q century and more and still may be,
Tor aught We Lave heard to the contrary. A few
years ago .L was regarded as the finest toned in
strumeat Ia that city. Time improves rather than
imrairs the tone Of wellconstructed organ, as it
Goes that Of violin.
PoLIcE.-Three young men, of genteel appear
snce, strangers In this city, but soourning at re-
spectacle clearinghouse, having been for some
days watched by the police, yesterday arrest
I'd assuspicious characters by officers Allen, Boss
6nons, and Martin, and committed by Justice
Hollingshead for further examination. Upon their
persons were found small amount of good money,
deadly weapons, metallic box adapted to the
box game" and other articles
George w. McCleary, charged with forging a
check for six hundred and twenty five dollars upon
ono Of the banks Of Philadelphia, who had been
arrestedb BY officers Handy and Boss, and committed
to Jail by Justice Holngshead, yesterday morning,
left Washington for Philadelphia In the custody Of
an officer Of that city.
DRAMATIC.--We understand that II. O. Jarrett
Esq, manager of the National Theatre, Washing
ton, will shortly offer to the "assembled wisdom Of
the nation" and the citizens and vsiters at the
metropolis, Of the greatest dramatic entertain
ments Of the age. The combination Of talent con-
templated and already secured for the occasion
embraces the names of some of the most eminent
actors and actresses, brought together from differ
cnt sections Of the country to give eclat to this
nights performance, which will constitute an intel
lectual festival Of the highest dramatic character
Bali. sam.
We are glad to hear It. Let us have something,
Mr. Jarrett worthy Of this metropolis, and the dis
tinguished persons now assembled here--some-
thing legitimate mething that we shall be the
better for having heard.
NATIONAL THEATRE.-Mr. J. B. Howe will APP
pear tonight in the grand dramatic spectacle Of
Mazeppa. He will ride the wild horse and play
the part himself which is not always the case. In
the Theatre, mounted on Mr.. Jarrett's famous
horse, Rocket. This sight alone is well worth the
price Of admission.
Mr.. Jefferson, Mr.. Bennett, Miss Devlin, and
other hvorite performers will appear in this piece
The performance will commence with the anu
sing farce, "A Duel in Drugs, in which Mr.. Jeffer
son will appear.
As the house will undoubtedly be crowded, it
will be wen to 60 early and secure seats.
Mr. MurdOCh the m nrican trapedian WI an
pear in Hamlet, one Of his best parts, on Wednes-
day evening. h
ERAsrus BRooKs.--In reply to a coarse attack by
the Washington correspondent Of the New York
Times, on Erastus Brooks, the Express remarks:
land a. for Mr.. E. B., he is in Washington
for no sstifiening purposes-but partly for re-
pose, after most arduous contest here, to over
throw him-though mainly, and, if private affairs
must be dragged into print-to see, and to consult
and TO act with relatives, who live there, and who,
in the person of the venerable Judge Cranch, re-
Gently lost family head--a family guide, and
friend. He is not, certainly, packing Congressional
Committees, rafting for the $4,000, 900 in the
Federal Treasury"
LADIES REyEcroRY.-By reference to his ad-
vertisement our lady readers will perceive that Mr..
Weaver, the well-known confectioner has opened
ladies' refectory In connection with his establish
centrally of this point renders it highly eligible
for an establishment Of this kind, and the numer-
GUS ladies from the country who visit the city to
make their weekly purchases, will find Mr..
Viewers refectory very great accommodation.
Residents OF the city also viii find there at all
hours, OYSTERS Coffee tea, chocolate, and cakes of
every description, TO say nothing of ices jellies,
and confectionery, of the most delicious flavor.
As no money can be obtained from the United
States Treasury for the pay of members of the
House of Representatives until Speaker of that
body shall have been elected, the funds being
drawn to his order, A. j. Glossbrenner Esq, the
Sergeant with view to the accommoda-
ton of the members, has paid out to them twenty
eight thousand dollars from his own resources.
CouRr or CLAns--The court met at IL o'clock
The judges were all present
The argument in the case Of Sturges, Bennett
and Company "a. the United States, adjourned
over from Yesterday was resumed in favor Of the
claimants by Mr.. Albert, who was followed by the
Solicitor, who had not concluded bis remarks
when t1a
The court adjourned till II o'clock on Monday.
LAST SALE or ESeRAvEes.--This evening viii
be the last opportunity to secure splendid engra
wing at Green's auction room, in Seventh street.
TIE stock win be closed tonight. There will be
found some superb prints from De Ia Roche, Land
seer, Herring, Cooper and other eminent artists.
These eDgravings win form an ornament to any
drawing room In this city.
PoRrAsLE GAs.--We request attention to the
advertisement Of Gallaher q Smiths Patent Gas
Apparatus, by the use Of which any housekeeper
in town or country, can manufacture his own gas
at a moderate cost. The price Of small sppara-
tus is only $25. We regard this as one Of the
most useful inventions of the age.
osyrcrIosrRY.--Thomas Potentini has pur-