Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-05-29


Of the summary process by which Mr.. .Wise was
deprived Of the opportunity 70 speak Stil, il. Is
process very often resorted 20 in the British
House Of Commons, 10 silence 4 bore or proser.
And as Mr.. Wise has conceived OF late great
passion Tor foreigners, and their faith and ussges,
he should be the last man to complain Of the In
PRODUCTION Of foreign fashion on tho occasion
referred TO-
PKRsoEAL----Senator Slidell, OF Louisiana, with
his family, arrived In this city yesterday morning,
and viii remain here several days.
The Hon. Henry A. Wise left this city In the
halfpast four train for Baltimore, and took the
steamer for his home in Accomac county. The
speech which was postponed until this evening,
will not therefore, be delivered
Mr.. Secretary Guthrie is now at bis home in
Louisville, whittier he went to spend few days.
Mr.. Secretary Davis Is rosfs for bis home also,
in Mississippi.
Mr. Secretary McClelland Is in Michigan, proba-
bly, attending TO Departmental duties
NATIONAL THEArRr.--This place Of amusement
Is again to be opened, but for one night only.
Manager H. @. Jarrett, Of the Baltimore Museum,
gives one performance next week, when will be
presented the fairy and romantic spectacle Of
Aladdin, or the Wonderful Lamp"
At meeting Of the Medical Alumni Association
of Georgetown College, District Of Columbia, held
on the evening Of the 22d instant, the following
officers were chosen for the ensuing year, viz:
DR.. s. ]. Radcliff, President; DR.. w. Evans, LIST
Vice President; DR.. J. Hall Moore, I'd Vice Presi-
dent; DR.. y. v D. Middleton, Recording Secretary;
DR.. o. A. Daley, Corresponding Secretary; Dr. +.
Q. Mclntire, Treasurer; DR.. Joseph A. Smith,
Librarian.
The NEW N. E. CHURCH IN GKoRaErowN.--The
basement of this new edifce Is nearly completed,
and will be dedicated next Sunday. The ladies' Of
Georgetown, In order to raise means towards erect
ing II, are holding fair, at Forrest Hall, which
will be continued every evening this week. Deli
cacies TO suit the most epicurean taste, win be
served In the best manner, and evenings spent
there will prove delightful recreation.
QUARRELs--Two respectable citizens quarrelled,
at the corner of Sixth street and Pennsylvania
avenue, last evening, and blows passed between
them. Had II not been for the prompt interfer-
ence Of Officer Allen, who was on the ground, il
would have ended in serious affair, a. large
crowd had collected, and all were very much ex-
cited and taking sides in the matter which was the
origin of the whole, viz: politics.
Messrs. John Thornton and John Bohlsyer also
had fight, at the corner of Third street and the
Avenue, yesterday. Mr.. BOhlayer had Lost quite
sum of money on the recent election, and, being
tainted and iusulted ON the fact By Thornton,
blows ensued. They we're both arrested, and Mr.
Bohlayer was dismissed, while Mr.. Thornton was
held in security to keep the peace.
FIaHr-Two men named Columbus and Carney
had regular ring fight at the corner of Seventh
and G streets yesterday, in which the latter came
out second best, receiving . severe beating. They
were arrested by officer Allen, and taken to the
watch-house, where they were discharged, both
men having been severely punished already.
ExcURsoN.-Yesterday the teachers and pupils
Of the Washington Seminary, accompanied BY .
number Of the younger boys Of Georgetown Col.
lege, went on visit 10 the White House landing
in the steamer George Washington. A large mum.
Der Of the parents Of the younger people who went
also attended the excursion, and general expires
sion Of enjoyment pervaded the whole on their re-
turn.
STEALING SroSE.-George Fl. Watson was arrest
ed by officer Allen for stealing marble and other
stone from Mr.. Cameron, Q stone-cutter, to the
value of $l60.
Watson is stone-cutter by trade also, and sold
the stones for their full value. The case was con
tinued for further examination.
Coin, GoLp-AI who contemplate purchasing
jewelry, watches, silverware, or anything in thai
line, win do well In calling on II. O. Hood, Penn
sylvanis avenue, between Four-snd- half and Sixth
streets. He sells A. cheap a. any one in the city
Give him call.
SALurr-The firing of cannon last evening was
done by Democrats, we suppose, in honor Of the
triumphant election In Virginia One hundred
guns were fred at the Navy Yard.
FIsHNG.-Three Of our admirers Of angling
sport went on the river yesterday for the purpose
Of beguiling the 6nny tribe into biting the tempt
ing hook, and caught nineteen fine rock fsh and
single perch The ground taken was just above
the long bridge, In the Georgetown channel
FIRK.-The alarm about nine O'Clock last night
came from bonfire on English Hill. The engines
generally did not turn out
NKw REsrAURAsT.--0ur old friend, Dick Adams
on Pennsylvania avenue, near 18th street, Il pre-
pared to serve up turtle soup, oysters, &C., at Z
moments notice. Give him call
PoLrcr CoURr-Before Stevens and Birch
Michael Lee, free negro, who could find nothing
better TO do than throw stones In the street. WA
fined % and costs, as gentle reminder that such
an amusement Is contrary to law.
George Evans free negro, was found In the
house OF Mr. Hewitt on between Ninth and
Tenth streets, which he had entered by breaking
one Of the back windows, while In q state Of In
toIicaton. Az he told most improbable story
and ii thought he had been In the penitentiary
he was sent TO jail. The offence IL clear burglary