Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-13
CITY INTELLIGENCE.


THE DxArH or THE Hos. MosEs NoHals.
cordance with the terms Of the resolutions adopted
in each branch Of Congress yesterday, Aessrs.
Toucey, Dawson, Foot, Fish, James, and Sebastian,
Of the Senate and Messrs. Morrison, Chandler, and
Bayy, Of the House, were appointed committee
to superntend the removal Of the deceased, for in
ternent in New Hampshire.
At four o'clock yesterday afternoon, the mem
beers Of both Houses assembled at the late resi-
dence of Mr. Norris, where the Rev. Henry Slicer,
the Chaplain to the Senate, delivered an impress
sve prayer.
The corpse, attended by Mrs. Norris and two Of
her children, together with the members Of Con-
gress and their officers was conveyed to the rail-
road station, where il was placed in special car,
70 be conveyed to New Hampshire.
Mr.. James, of the Senate and Mr. Morrison, Of
the House, attended by three officers Of tho SEN
ate, Messrs G. s. Jones, William Mann, and r. La
truite, accompanied the corpse on its way to the
State of which the deceased was distinguished
Senator.
SMITHSONIAN ISsrrrUTIos.-The Board of Re-
gents, at their meeting yesterday, sustained Pro-
lessor Henry's plan by majority Of two votes
hfs ShOhtC hinuc u udstcIly huu pOWCtlm nibu-
ment to show that Congress, by its act, required
that library and a museum Of natural curiosties
wen as products ofart and science, should be the
principal objects Of the institution; and that it
would be violated by an obligation Of the compro-
mise to favor publications, in opposition to the IL
bray, &c. Those Regents who voted to sustain
the compromise were Messrs. Choate, Douglas
Meacham, English, Stuart, and Towers, all younger
members, while those Of longer standing all voted
against IT. for the reason, it is presumed that they
felt committed to such course by former action.
The meeting was held with closed doors, which
prevented reporters from taking notes Of the pro
ceedngs.
The first anniversary Of the Bible and Tract So
ciety connected with the Fifth Presbyterian church
in this city win be held at the church on next
Monday evening.
Hon. N. G. Taylor, of Tennessee, and Hon.
Charles W. Upham, Of Mississippi, viii address
the meeting.
ANNIVERSARY OF THE EAGLE TENT OF REcHAD-
ITEs.-The Eagle Tent Of Rechabitos will celebrate
their sixth anniversary at Odd Fellows Hall, Navy
Yard, on Tuesday evening.
Prospects, band will be in attendance, and good
time is anticipated
TEMPERANCE ADDRESS. --We learn that Equal
Division, No. /, Sons Of Temperance, intend hold
ing apublic meeting at their room, Temperance
Hall, on Monday evening, January 10TH at seven
O'Clock, when an address will be delivered by P.
@. w. P. VIM. G. Flood Esqr. An invitation is
extended to the ladies' to be present on the occa-
sion. Members ofthe order generally are requested
to attend.
THE REV. Mr.. WEsrcoTT, of New Jersey, will
preach in the Thirteenth street Baptist Church to-
morrow morning. and at night the pastor will de-
liver discourse on the death of Mr.. John d.
Brown We understand, also, that the ordinance
of baptism is expected to be administered, and the
right hand Of fellowship given to number Of can
ddates.
The friends of Mr. Browns family will find it
necessary to go very early in order to obtain seats
ms the crowd at this church is uniformly great on
Sunday nights. We have known very many to go
away as early as seven o'clock for want of room
even to stand in the spacious edifce.
CENTRE MARKET, Jan lS.--Prices-Beef, IL l-2
cents per Id. Pork, IL IL cents per Id. Ham,
IL liz cents per h. Sausages, IL IL cents per H.
Mutton, IL 1-12 cents per Id. Butter, rs to 40
cents per ID. Cheese, Is cents per h. Eggs, 35
to As cents per dozen. Turkeys, so to 81 rs each;
chickens, 81 l-2 to 60 l-2 cents pair. Hay,
81 a 81 20 per cwt Straw, 65 cents per cwt
Wood-Pine, So; Hard, 80 so per cord Corn,
81 10 per bushel Shorts, 20 cents. Ship-stuf,
so cents. Oats, 60 cents per bushel
The market was quite active to-day, with good
anl lax oh cd ma
terially.
TIE Scorr GUARDs.-The fine company Of youths
bearing this name yesterday afternoon paid their
respects to General Winfield Scott at the resi-
dence Of the Hon. Mr.. Preston, of Kentucky. Gen.
Scott appeared on the steps, and addressed the
company with few brief and congratulatory re-
marks, and was replied to by Captain Jamison in
neat speech. The company were afterwards en-
tcrtaned with repast, and were highly gratifed
with the reception given them by the renowned
General.
BrRGLARY.--Henry Birch the stable keeper on
l4th street, was robbed Of about $500 on Thurs
day night He usually carries his money in a wal
let, and leaves that in his pantaloons pocket and
on getting up yesterday morning, found his cham
Der uoor open, anu othei eFluehcee vi ue ho"sc
having been broken open. Upon investigation
his pocket-book was found, but with no money In
It, The loss is very severe upon Mr.. Birch, and
the robbery is Of that bold character that de-
msnds the unusual attention Of the police.
PoLIcE CouRr, CENTRAL SrATIoS.-Before Nor
sell and Birch.
Michael Sullivan, Hugh Gelbrght and Owen
McCadcI, all Irish, and George 0xley, English,
were provided with lodging, Notwithstanding the
beautiful weather last night
George Washington Simpson, free negro, dis
graced the llustrious name he bears by drinking
too much whiskey; and, for being found drunk in
the street, was obliged to pay a fine this morning
FOUND DRowNED.-The body Of J. L. Lambert
w1s found in the Alexandria canal day before yes
ter5ay The Coroner held an inquest, and the