Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-05-04
CITY INTELLIGENCE.
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MUSICAL CONvEsTIos.--Th Union Choir Asso-
citation open the convention, which has been talked
Of in this city, on Monday evening next, by giving
concert at the Smithsonian Institution, under the
direction of Mr. f. A. Tucker. The Pilgrim Fa-
theirs a cantata viii be presented for the first time
in this city. We give the following excellent de-
scrpton from the Ltsiligeeer, the writer of which
has probably seen and examined the score Of the
music
Strictly cantata consists of a series of songs
and recitations, chiefly executed by single voice
but some latitude Is taken with this, and we have
cantatas exceedingly dramatic in their composition
and effects. The Pilgrim Fathers is Of this kind.
We have not heard the music but the plot or
plan the historic narrative, the draolatis 1,ersone
and the poetry, all lead us to expect delightful
entertainment.
We say this association is about to venture upon
serious task; but let it not be understood that
we doubt their successful performance Of it, There
fine voices, excellent taste, Skill and laud-
able ambition among the male and female members
of this organization; and there is spirit, too
which the subject of this cantata is well calculated
to energze and call forth to action, for it is found
ed upon real and supposed incidents in the history
Of the Pulitans Of the Mayfower They sing of
oppression in their early home and of their faith
and hope they chant their farewell to that home
and their hope in God = their voices rise upon
the ocean, where winds and waves join in their
chorus; they sing the dirgc of the lost one they
consign to the deep; and they rejoice when land
is seen, and sing their gratitude as they land upon
the shores OF Plymouth.
In the second part of the cantata the voices Of
the red men are heard; they are amazed at be-
holding the strangers, and soon grow jealous and
seek to destroy them. The Puritans, after singing
their evening chant, are aroused by the approach
ing foe, and 60 forth to battle. Their women cx-
press fear when left Alone but resolving to trust
in heaven and be content, they hear the triumphsl
songs of their returning brethren. The red men
sue for peace while their women lament their fallen
warriors. The triumphant Puritans grant terms Of
peace, and, looking to heaven for protection,
resolve to make upon the forest only, and con-
clude with the chorus Of " Blessed is the nation
whose God is the Lord" a@8E
Our readers will no doubt agree with US in COM
mending the conception of this difficult compost
tion, and we shall look with confidence for the
presence of multitudes Of the good and beautiful
of our people to hear its performance.
NUMBERS May Ball proved, as we prophesied, a
brilliant affair During the performance Of the fan
cy dances by Prof M IS pupils, the dress circle pre-
sented perfect galaxy of beauty and fashion, who
afterwards descended to the floor, running from
the back of the stage to the dress circle, forming
an immense hall, and kept up the festivities until
very late hour of night. Indeed, we do not re-
member ever having seen together, such number
of excellent dancers, as graced the Theatre Last
evening. The hall was finely decorated, and Pro-
fessor Munder deserves high credit for the energy
and ability displayed in this gay and beautiful fest
val
STRIKE.--This foreign Importation, which has
caused furious riots much misery and poverty, and
which are becoming common at the North in manu-
featuring communities, has progressed as far South
as Washington, and news was received in this city
yesterday of a strike among the laborers on the
Washington Aquednct, for an additional sum of 20
cents per day, for their labor They have been re-
ceiving 81 per day, and they have had to pay for
board the sum of $40 per month only.
Many persons in this city are ready and willing
TO work for 81 per day, and the proper authorities
having informed the strikers that no advance in
wages, the latter posted up warning, threatening
to kill any person who should engage to work at
the old price, which warning was torn down by
the engineers.
The question still remains unsettled.
The MUNICIPAL ELEcrIoN.-The city is alive
with rumors of the savings and doings Of the anti
American or Foreign party Almost every night
they assemble in secret conciapen to deliberate
upon and concoct schemes by which they may gain
possession Of the municipal offices. They are ac-
tice vgilant, and INSCRIPTIONS. They are deter
mined 10 conquer at any risk and ut all hazards.
Principle candor, political honesty all are sacri-
feed to accomplish the end in view-tbe possession
of the municipal Offices Secrecy, which not long
since they decried political element now con.
ceals and hides all their schemes plots, tricks and
juggleIy.
the American party to select its best, purest, and
abest men, all individual preferences local preju-
dices, and personal feelings should be sacrificed
for the good of the cause.
TAX Satisfy the collectors notice, In an
other part Of this paper, IL viii be seen that the
estates TO be sold for taxes which not effected
on the 10th of April, win again be exposed at the
Aldermen's Chamber, City Hall, on Monday next
at ten O'CLOCK.
Nearly all the lot.swith improvements upon them
are yet TO be sold. In the present scarcity Of
money, capitalists put their money to n more
profitable use, which accounts for the dulness Of
the former SALE and the general apathy which pre-
vailed in regard TO large lots with houses upon
them.
REAL EsTkrE.-Wednesday evening Messrs
Green a Scott auctioneers, sold at auction lot No.
!, in square No. 4, on the corner of north X and
26th streets at IA cents per foot, TO L. J. Middle
ton, Esq.
Also, at the same time, lot No. IL, square 80, on
Virginia avenue between cath and 26th streets, al
cents a foot, to VIM. Tony.
Lot No. II, same square sold for cents per
foot and was bought by Jno. Morgan.
The same firm also sold on Wednesday part Of
the lot, No. Ia, in square 247, with small brick
tenement upon the same, for s6o5, TO @. r. Millar,
Esq The estate fronted on alley between New
Jersey avenue and L streets, and 18th and 14th
streets.
This morning early workmen were seen moving
the grass In the reservations the avenues. Tho
grass was about four inches high, and makes ex-
cellent feed for cattle. They now appear " exu-
berant lawns, shaver by the scythe and leveled by
the roller"
Moving on the 4th day Of May ia somewhat hur-
rying the season, yet IL shows the excellent care
which has been observed towards these sweet