Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-05-16

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The daily circulation Of tho Ap.sioaa Organ Is
far greater than that Of any paper In Washington,
with exception; and the weekly circulation, which
already reaches ten thousand, is increasing at the
rate Of several hundred week. ID has increas-
cd at this rate with remarkable regularity, from the
first month Of its publication. Advertisers who wish
10 give their advertisements wide circulation should
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uted chiefly in Washington, Georgetown, Alexandria,
Fredericksburg, Richmond. Norfolk, Portsmouth, and
Baltimore The weekly Organ is sent to every quar-
ter OF the Unicn-
New MusIc.--Hilbus a. Hitz have just published
the following music Alexandria Polka, Schottisch,
dedicated to Eliza T. Decamp, by Hans Kram-
masher; Widdons Waltz, chevychasc Polka, com
posed and dedicated TO Miss Sally ID. Bradley, by
J. d. Saunders, and the Mazurka Dcs Graces, COM
posed by Mad1le Wilhelmine De Boye, the well
known pianist of this city, who dedcates her com
position TO Mad'IIe Sally Benton, daughter Of Hon.
I. II. Benton.
BALL LAST NiGHr.-We happened in at the Ma
tional Theatre last night and the most beauti-
full assemblage there, the occasion being the Ball
ofthe Franklin Fire Company Delegates from every
company In the city were present, with number
Of military and club members. The music was ex-
celent, the ballroom elegant, and all appeared TO
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NArURALIzArIox.--The following persons were
admitted as citizens Of the United States yester-
day: William Daw, VIM T. Tinker, English
Daniel Myers, Conrad Hshley, Thaddeus Brehler,
VIM. Henschild, Philip Arth and Alexander Schil-
ling, Germans John Butler, John Frazer, VIII
liam Masterston, Patrick Haggarty John Curtis,
James Goodman, John Frizell, John McGee, Hugh
MCGEE and Patrick Clark. from Ireland.
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GE0RGETowN ALUMsI.--At a called meeting Of
the Alumni Of the Medical Department Of the
University of Georgetown, held last evening, pur-
auant to preliminary meeting held for the pur-
pose, DIR. 8. ]. RadcR was called to the chair and
DR.. j. V. d. Middleton to act as secretary. A
majority being present they adopted their con-
stitution, &C.. and adjournedto meet again on next
Tuesday evening at 7 10 o'clock at'Dr. Elotts
Office.
The object Of the meeting is to form a Medico-
Chrurgical Society, with the above name, to meet
quarterly for the purpose of social enjoyment, and
the presentation Of special essays, and papers,
and debates on medical subjects, &c.
VERY NEAR AN AccIDERr.--While Mr.. J. Y.
Dom was engaged in trimming stone weigh
ng sixty or seventy TONS at the Patent Office, the
boy who ought to have attended the guy left it,
when some part Of the machinery struck Mr.. Dom,
knocking him sufficient distance just to escape
being crushed by the immense mass of stone which
fell. 1t was an almost miraculous escape
FLoecrNG ANOTHER MANS NEeRo.--A negro
boy belonging to Mr.. Joseph Stevenson was ar
rested for stealing a shad from Joseph Carroll,
while the latter arrested for beating the boy.
The boy, according to Mr.. CAROLS statement,
after taking the shad, was very impudent and
upon meeting second time took up brick to
throw at him. He therefore triced him, as he
would any negro.
After a great deal of talk, the affair was com
promised.
FAST DRIvJSG.-This offence has become quite
too common in our city, and every day observant
people may see instances of it. In the Northern
Liberties, where the streets are better suited for
such driving, being level and improved, it is done
every day. Yesterday a negro driving horse
and wagon, on H street, was driving directly over
small child of g. w. Dom, when a bystander
providentially snatched il from beneath the feet
of the horse.
LARcESY.-Bill Regain was sent TO jail by Ma
gistrate Morsell yesterday for larceny.
Magistrate Morsel also issued scarch-warrant,
upon the application of Macy Throckmorton, to
searchfor stolen goods supposed to be In the pos
session of Mary Rowden. The search was made,
and no property being found, the defendant was
dismissed.
RoMAYrIc-On Saturday last, young man with
his intended wife called at the clerks office of the
circuit court and desired to enter their intention
of marriage.
The gentlemau's name was Thomas H. Totty, and
the fair ones, Mary Collier, and were very pretty
looking couple. They are from Virginia, and this
is supposed to be runaway match. We wish
them JOY.
The following appears in the Union Of this.
morning:
ITO THE TAXPAYERS or WARRINGTON
ing to statement submitted at the last meeting of
the City Councils, there was balance due the
Bank Of Washington from the Corporation of
Washington Of eleven thousand aud twenty-six
dollars. Comment is unnecessary"
One year ago. when the Democratic adn,inistra.
ton ceased, there was balance due the Bank
from the Corporation of sixty{or thousand dol
lars /; and the present administration have paid
for seven miles of paving, which was not contract
ed for by them, but by their predecessors Com
ment is unnecessary upon these facts.
REAL EsrArE.--J. c. Mcclure sold the lot on the
northeast corner Of and Seventh streets fronting
70 feet on Seventh and "a feet upon streets, for
5000 yesterday, to w. b. Kibbey.
hessrs Green and Scott sold yesterday lot No
25 Ia square 72S, fronting on North street "a
feet between First and Second streets East, for
~ IL cents per foot The lot is about 1877 feet
deep.
George Lee, free negro, was arrested on a peace
warrant by officer Wollard, and held for security
to keep the peace. He had tore up the clothes
and threatened to beat negro woman, who swore
herself to be in fear Of him.
CrRcur CouRr-Judges KorseH aud Dunlap
presiding.-Tbe case No. $50, Hines rs. Gorden
ct al, which has been trial severaldays, in which
the authenticity Of paper purporting TO be the
win Of Rachel Hines was finished yesterday by the
jury finding verdict for the caveators, and decar-
ing that the paper writing Is not the win OF Rachel
Hines. Messrs. Carlisle and Maury for the cavca-
tors; Bradley and Bradley for the defendant
No 1922. Catesby APP r. Jones, ct al, "a. Benz.
Bean, was tried yesterday and a verde, rendered
for the plaintiffs. This was an action Of ejcctment
where the plaintiffs claimed the land by tax title,
which the court sustained. G. Lee Jones, Esq,
for-the plaintiffs; L. Swami, ESQ, for defendants.
The court havo adjourned over till Friday
POLICE CoURT.-Before Aorseii and Birch
Washington Stuart, a runaway slave belonging TO
S. b. Walker Of Virginia, was sent TO Jail to await