Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-31
CITY INTELLIGENCE.


the performance OF this modern Seer" The 'Grano
Saloon" of tho wizard Is splendid in IDS display oft
most costly and recherche paraphernalia- The
richly carved tables, innumerable and curiously
wrought boxes, cones, pillars Of gold and marble,
ngeniously made miniature dwellings, inhabited by
miniature people, all combined fairly outrival the
fairy palaces Of Eastern romance What shall we
say Of the copjurers An we can say is this, he ID
perfectly indeseribable quite unlike any other we
have ever seen, and no person should let this OPP
portunity pass without paying visit to this beauti
full Temple Of the Fairies
OssIANs BAEDs.---The inimitable Dodge, with
his superb quartette Of male voices, gives concert
at Forrest Hall, Georgetown, and as the George
towners will have but this opportunity to see
Dodge, in all his " lodges" they will have to be
on hand early to secure seat.
This quartette is composed Of four Of the best
male voices to be found in the Northern States,
and furnish most splendid music, while Dodge pos
sesses the wonderful faculty Of personatng six en-
tirely different characters, without the aid of any
scenery dress, paint, or other Illusion wholly by
the muscles of his face and voice.
Among the compositions particularly deserving
Of notice were two quartettes, which, for poetry,
melody, and harmony, were equal to anything we
ever listened to. They were written and com
posed by James G. Clark, the accomplished tenor
Of the troupe. Mr. Clark is q young poet, and com
poser Of rare promise, and the musical and literary
press are awarding him the highest praise.
THE NATIONAL THEArRE.-The grand spectacle
or ballet or both, (for we hardly know what name
to give it) of Sathaniellen will be produced this
evening at the National for the first time in Wash
ington. The management have spared no pains
or expense to give full play to the dramatic capa
bilties of the piece, and, as it abounds in rapid
changes, effective situations, startling tableaux,
and the most witching dances, we do not hazard
much in predicting that "Sathanielle" will make
both palpable and profitable hit.
DE- Soro DIscovERIEa THE MIssIssIrPL-Thi
celebrated picture, which is soon to ornament the
Rotundo Of the Capitol is now on its way hither
It has been exhibited at all the principal places on
its route and is now at Carroll Hall, Baltimore.
LECTURE Rev J.S Fletcher delivers lecture
tonight on Brazil, at the hall of the Smithsonian
Institution.
ExcIrEMENr IN CoNGREss.-Ye Yesterday, in the
House of Representatives, while the subterranean-
telegraph from the Mississippi or Missouri rivers
to San Francisco, was under consideration, quite
an excitement was occasioned by fracas between
General Lane, Of Oregon, and Mr. Farley, Of Maine.
The former gentleman was urging the postpone
Inent Of the bill in order to allow other Territorial
bills to be passed which were very necessary, when
Mr.. Farley called him to order, at which the gen.
tleman took umbrage and retorted with words,
which finally ended in liar, or something of that
sort. Some assert that they distinctly heard the
word " liar" Mr.. Farley Immediately advanced
towards Mr.. Lane in threatening attitude, but a
number of members stepped between them and
prevented the personal rencontre The Chairman
(Mr. Phelps) demanded order, and the Sergantat-
Arms FASTENED with his mace to that part Of the
Hall where the gentlemen were. Order was soon
restored, however, and the business of the House
went on again, though not without deep sensa
ton pervading all.
THE MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CoxrANY.-In
pursuance of the charter recently granted by Con-
gress, this company has been organized by the
election of Ulysses Ward President, Charles VIII
son Secretary, and Messrs. Ward, Blagden, F.
Howard, McKelden, Van Riswick, Browning, and
NJ g. Emery, as the Board of Managers.
This company is to be conducted upon differ
ent plan from any heretofore chartered in this Dis
trict. Every person insuring with the company is
interested in the profits.
The statement of the operation Of the plan is very
encouraging, and show a great saving to the per-
sons insuring, and we doubt not It win be sustained
by actual experience.
The names, given above, who have charge oft,
are such as viii entitle it to the confidence of the
community, and, as great inducements are offered
to property holders, at the same time safe and re-
liable it must undoubtedybe literally patronized.
See advertisement in another column.
Blocks yoR THE WASHINGTON MoSUxESr.-Two
blocks Of MARBLE contributed to the Washington
Monument by the fremen and actors of Philadel-
phia, started from that place yesterday morning,
in care Of delegation commanded by Major Peter
Fritz.
The stone will be formally presented to-day, af
ter which the Franklin Fire Company win take the
Philadelphians in hand, and furnish them with
good supper, at which, no doubt, mirth and good
humor win reign, and the gallant fremen be the
subject of many toast "a good time Is what
we wish to them.
On the election sleep Of the Great Council of
the Improved Order Of Red Men Of tho District Of
Columbia, the following brothers were elected
Chief of the Great Council for the ensuing Grand
Sun 56i5:
James A. Cooper Great Sachem.
Hugh Divine, Great Senior Sycamore.
james H. johnson, Great Junior Sycamore.
VIM. Furgeson, Great Prophet.
VIM. Hutchinson, Great Chief Of Records.
VIM. Tucker Great Chief OF Wampum.
CRIMINAL CouHT.-P. b. Key, Prosecuting At
torDey.-Henry Dennson was convicted yesterday
Of an indecent exposure, and sentenced TO pay a
fine Of s., and to be imprisoned for six months in
jail
It viii be rccoIlected that this Is the individual
who secrcted himself under the 10th street bridge
and was detected by the officers, three or four