Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-07-10

Monthly reports were received from all the
teachers. with the exception Of No. 5, Third Dis
trict 10
TIE FIRE WoRKs. According 10 the notice
given In the evening papers Of yesterday, the IRE
works which should have formed part OF the cels-
bration OF the Fourth were exhibited about nine
o'clock, p. N. Unfortunately, about o'clock three
guns were discharged from the eastern part Of the
city, and as the public had been notified that a
similar signal from Monument square would give
notice of postponement, and 1t was difficult to
ascertain the location Of the discharge, many who
left their homes for the purpose Of witnessing the
display retained to them, and Others remained at
home, thus missing one of the most beautiful sights
IL has been the privilege Of our citizens to have
the opportunity OF witnessing. Nevertheless, be-
fore it was yet dusk, crowds began to stream to-
wards Monument square and the Presidents gar
dens the walls OF the latter soon covered with
spectators, and the street on the south of 1t lined
with omnibuses and carriages.
Many merry, happy groups were gathered under
the trees, and II was not little amusing to listen
to the con yersations that were going on at cross
purposes In star twilight. Mothers cautioning and
threatening, coaxing and scolding lovers wooing,
and grumblers railing all in subdued tones, too !;
doubtless a verbatim report Of all We heard would
have formed u curious medley. In the midst Of II
brilliant rosy red, spreading itself over the null
titude, announced that the business of the evening
had begun. A cannonade followed, which could
not fail to make us wish that there were none
more unpleasant in the world, and that the poor
wretches In the Crimea might have only such bat
teries to charge Very beautiful IL was, and prom
Used well for the evenings entertainment, and II
was astonishing what an effect il had upon the
grumbling portion Of the crowd. We heard deci-
dedly less Of the damp grass hard stone walls and
encroaching neighbors, while the light danced and
quivered along the ground and through the trees,
and on the upturned faces Of the people. We hate
grumblers anywhere, but most Of all in crowd.
To commence to complain in densely crowded
space Of all ones neighbors are enjoying, is an e.
hibition Of sel6shness repugnant to courtesy and
good feeling. People who "can't help it." ought
to stay at home, and we must say, We heartily wish
they would.
The shouts and delighted EXPLANATIONS Of the
children hailed another and another display Of
this finely blended coloring. Wheels, Roman can
dies, discharges Of rockets &c, followed and the
whole brilliant spectacle was closed by the erupr
ton of volcano, which certainly did its best to
represent TO US the late outbreak of Vesuvius and
If we cannot imagine it after that we shall feel
selves like poor Barnaby Rudge, whose want Of
Imagination Mr.. Willet 50 deeply deplored. 1t is
to be regretted that the larger number Of persons
collected at the Presidents grounds, as strong
south breeze carried the smoke directly between
them and the Monument square, causing them to
lose some Of the finest portions Of the display.
Those to the east Fourteenth street had the most
advantageous position. We are glad to say that
the whole passed off without failure or accident
and much to the satisfaction of all parties.
We hope that our people will accept the spec
tacle last evening a substitute for the magnif-
cent Irrational celebration" of the Fourth, they
had so confidently promised themselves.
We could not help thinking, when looking at
the fall of parti-coored stars, as they slowly de.
scended and faded away, that it was something Of
the appearance our flag will assume, should the
triumph of anti-Americans be complete, and we
shall have changed our pure and simple white for
all the colors Of all the nations of the Old World,
to see them fade and perish one by one in hopeless
obscurity.
We have in our possession the constitution OF
the Sag NIGHTS, or anti-American Association OF
the Sixth Ward, together with list of its mem
bers. We publish to-day, without comment, the
names of the officers and the obligation. Our
readers shall have the benefit of the remainder in
a few days.
Officers of the Sixth Ward anti American or
ganization; Aaron w. Miller, President; William
Morgan, First Vice President; Francis Riley, Sec
ond Vice President; +. Ober, Recording Secretary
g. 8. Tsnsil, Corresponding Secretary; John d.
Brandt, Treasurer.
All Of the above, except the President are Gov
ernment officials.
Obiigdtioa.-"I do solemnly declare THAT my
chief motive In seeking admission into the Demo-
cratic Association is to aid in promoting It's objects
as declared in the I'd article of this constitution
and do further declare that do sincerely and
honestly comply in letter and in spirit, with the
7th article of the constitution of this society"
The initiation fee is rs cents and the monthly
contribution 10 cents.
The poor youth whom we noticed yesterday as
having fallen In the street In fit, lying In the
same situation on another portion Of the avenue
this morning. His name we are informed is Ridge
way. We do not, Of course, know all the circum-
stances of the case, but IL seems to us that his
friends could and they certainly should take some
measures TO prevent him from exposing bis mis-
fortune to the public gaze In this manner, almost
every day, and shocking the feelings ofal who see
him.
IEpIAss.-The Indian Bureau was yesterday
visited by a volunteer delegation from the Kaw
nation of Indians. They have come to Washing
ton without the knowledge Of the government,
and seem TO have large expectations from Uncle
Sam. They asked that their great father would
give them coat with big epaulets horses, saddle,
bride, spurs, and much big money.
The Commissioner dismissed them with pro-
mise 10 see them another time.
BOARD OF ALprRNEs.-A good number of per-
sons were disappointed at the meeting Of the Board
Of Aldermen yesterday, on account Of the report
Of the Committee on Elections being laid on the
table till the next meeting. A good deal Of en-
tertsinment had been anticipated, and will probs-
bly, be received on Monday next
FIRK.-About halfpast twelve o 'clock last night,
an alarm Of FIRE was given on ID street, between
Thirteen and-a-balf and Fourteenth streets The
curtains Of bed in one Of the dwellings had caught
and threatened to knde large confagration, but
they were happily extinguished without serious
damage being done.
The Criminal Court Ia still engaged In the trial
Of George Ragland for the murder Of Fitzpatrick.
The examination Of witnesses win close to-day.
Warren HousE.-No inmates this morning, not
even "a little crowd of ONE
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