Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-06-11

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FouKrH o. JULr.-Three weeks from next
Wednesday Is the glorious anniversary OF the Dec
larahon o. Independents; Eighty Years go %
ted States, in Continental Congress assembled de-
cIsred that the United States Of America were,
and OF right ought 10 be, free and independent
States and the day has been celebrated ever since
throughout the country, by orations, gatherings,
and every other manifestation Of joy among the
people. The larger cities annually appropriate
several thousand dollars to have the celebration
carried out In a becoming manner, by furnishing
fireworks, establishing boat regattas and other In
nocent amusements, and the citizens are never
heard to complain of the fact of taxes being used
for that purpose.
We have been waiting anxiously for our city
government to take some measures In regard to
this matter, but have not yet heard Il intimated
that suitable celebration of the day was TO be
had in the metropolis OF the nation, under the au-
spices Of the city government. We sincerely wish
that something may be done In this connexion.
which win make the day lively. Let the militia
come out, and let us have an Grafton and supper
to those members Of the government whose OIL
cial situation is of more honor than profit, and
let US have good time generally.
Lay the corner stone Of the New Armory Build
ing, or do something that viii furnish q seasona-
BILE excitement, and keep our people from travcll-
ing to Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Richmond In
search off Our taxpayers win find no fault II
one or two thousand dollars Of the Corporation
funds, Is expended in keeping alive the memory
Of this origin of our independence, and It will do
much towards quickening the patriotism and true
American feeling Of our inhabitants. VIII the
newly-elected city government take this matter
into consideration
O. abr IN Aayo Ia
the day to see Centre Market in all its glory. As
house-keepers who depend entirely upon this mar
ket are obliged to buy their provisions in such
quantities will last two days. the market ia usu-
ally larger supplied than upon the other regular
market days, and the attendance Is proportionatey
larger.
Vehicles are slowed with amazing compactness In
the market space and this being insufficient, they
line Pennsylvania avenue to the west, nearly to
10th street. and both sides the avenue, opposite
the market. The space between It'll street and
the Bank Of Washington, is devoted TO the sale at
auction ofold carts, carriages carpets stoves and
all sorts Of secondhand articles and ON this mar
ket day is generally filed by purchasers who bid off
articles from q very excentric auctioneer, who
knocks off an article in the following manner I" A
levy for q nice pine washstand," "lev-ley.lev,
levee," "quart, quart, quarter" three lev, three
lcve, three leve," "hhlf dollar, half, and hall"
money!"
Country boys for the first time in largo city,
saunter around the market, going to the groce-
ries in the neighborhood and getting "fp's"
worth Of peanuts, then staring through telescope
at the sun, and coming away with a very wise
look--then listening with perfect delight at the
rhapsodies Of a one-armed man, over razor-sharp-
ening paste which he says will put razor in good
order after cutting down trees with it, which the
t,nx hot, M az he
Iegrettlng that the price of the miraculous paste
Gas cents Is little too high for the limited state
of his finances, remembering there are sundry
jack-knives at home that need q little touching
up"
The low meaning and bleating of the calves and
sheep, who are tied, by encompassing all their
limbs with stout cord, making them feel most
ridiculous, as well as Observation-Disclosures yelping
Of dogs, whose toes are in imminent danger of be-
ing trod upon, the vociferous talk and laughter
Of the negroes-the Gatherings between buyer and
seler--the general hurying TO and fro Of the
crowd-pushing, hauling, and elbowing-and the
ordinations Of decided displeasure consequent
upon ones having heavy market basket striking
against him, and the hustle and confusion on the
great market day general hubbub, and gives
q fine lesson in the study of human nature to the
acute observer. 1t is worth the time to take some
point where you can observe these matters, and
spend an hour in watching closely everything about
you,-it will amuse and instruct you.
Tho business done at this market on Saturday,
ves with that of our Northern cities and shows an
increase of energy and enterprise In our market
men, which, should it continue, the building win
have TO be increased, in order TO accommodate the
wants of our citizens
The Ladies Festival for the benefit of Union
Chapel, First Ward, Is now in full biast, and will
continue open for several evenings longer, and Q
delightful place II is to spend hour or two after
the toll and labor of the day, and the excitement
growing out of the Charter election.
Here politics are forgotten, and the thoughts are
directed TO rosy cheeks and sparkling eyes, and the
appetite Involuntary seeks after strawberries and
ice cream. Don't forget to be present tonight.
CHARITABLE FESTIVAL number of benevo-
lent ladies of this city viii conduct Festival at
Franklin Hall, corner of and 9th streets, where
strawberries ice creams and other Injuries will be
offered TO every guest, and music and a cordial
greeting will give zest TO the Offering The inter
est to be promoted by this enterprise Is Of chart
table character.
NEW wxKKLY.-On Saturday "The Spectator" a
new weekly paper, to be publishcd In this city, ap
peared for the first time. II Is pretty looking
sheet, is TO be devoted TO literary, miscellaneous
and news matter, and is Tor sale at the periodical
stores at FIVE cents a copy. II Is published by
Aug. +. Harvey 4 Co., at their Office In Selden
and Withers's Building.
PERsosAL.-General Cazanove, United States
commercial agent at San Domingo, accompanied
by his lady, and Col Pickett United States consul
at Vera Cruz, arrived in this city on Friday eve
ming last.
Hon. James Guthrie, Secretary Of the Treasury,
arrived In this city yesterday, after his trip home.
ward 70 recruit himeelf
ANNIVERSARY CELKBRArror.--The Junior. For
eign Missionary Society, composed Of young per-
sons attached to the Fourth Presbyterian Church
Ninth street, which held its anniversary on the
2sth Of Nay last, the exercises Of which were at.
tended with 30 much success, win at thesolictation
Of numerous friends repeat those exercises In that
church this evening" commencing at o'clock.
ExcuRsIos.--Th National Guard went down
to the White House Pavilion this morning in the
steamboat George Washington, accompanied by
a large number Of lady and gentlemen friends.
They have a beautiful day, and must be enjoying
themselves hugely just at this time.