Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-05-24

the blood of Democrat; who called General Cas-
traitor, and peJurer who bitterly abused anC
vili6ed Levi Woodbury., and all the leaders Of ths
Democratic party in its primeyal days Of purity.
Mr.. ID. Wsllach, editor ofthe STAR next address
ed the meeting From circumstance, We wish
could forever be hidden, we win leave him Il
mourn over the follies occasioned by his weak
ness
4 Messrs Triplett and Stewart subsequently
addressed the assemblage, with their usual ability
and eloquence and the festivities of the day closed
with but a single circumstance to mar the enjoy
ment Of all.
BUNKER HILL-This Dioramic representation Of
the Battle of Bunker Hill and destruction o.
Charlestown, will be exhibited at Odd Fellows
Hall, Navy Yard, tonight. and tomorrow night
previous to its departure for Philadelphia
PROMENADE Muac.---The Capitol Grounds were
thronged yesterday afternoon by admirers Of the
art of melody, and the Marine band never discours
ed better music than greeted the public there and
| then assembled.
! II was the largest audience that has yet turned
out TO listen to the regular outdoor concerts Of
| the season; and now that the weather Ia about to
be delightfully."- hot and the house an excruciatng-
| ly pleasant place TO remain in, we may anticipate
for the Band even larger audiences II viii be ex-
ceedingly agreeable and refreshing, after laboring
to keep cool all day, to wander through the Capitol
and Presidents grounds in the reduced warmth Of
the setting sun, during the summer, our eyes de-
lighted with the gay crowd, and our ears with the
delicious music furnished by Scala's Band-indecd,
words fail us.
ExcURsIoN.--The Boone Rifle Corps went down
on an excursion to the White House Pavilion yes
terday, according to previous announcement. and
| were pleased to be honored with such large at
tendance of the fair ones and their beaux, who
turned out in body to enjoy the pleasure and
beauty Of the excursion.
Dancing, singing, and other festivities occupied
the whole assemblage while at the rural spot; and,
after partaking Of an excellent supper, the COM
pany arrived home in good humor with themselves
and all the world, and highly grateful to the popu-
lar corps for aifording them such genial and de-
lightful summer enjoyment.
CENTRE MARKET.--The market this morning was
unusually dull, and the marketmen generally COM
plain that the high prices hurt them more than the
public. They appear to like Large sales and
small profits in preference to small sales and
large profits" and we are very sure that the pub
lie 6gree with them in this preference. There was
an average supply, but very small demand, and all
appear to be waiting patiently yet anxiously for
better times.
THE ELEVENTH STREET FIRE.-We learn from
",
which were destroyed at this disastrous fire, that
he was not insured, his former policy having ex-
pired, and the insurance company declined to re-
new, on account Of the combustible nature Of the
contents, and that his loss is not less than fifteen
hundred dollars.
We sympathize sincerely with Mr.. Adams, and
trust this will not paralize his efforts to make up
for his heavy loss
HEAVY BETTING.--We heard that two gentlemen
Of this city yesterday concluded bet relative to
the Virginia election, of 800 aside, and the
S. 900 were deposited in the Bank Of Washington,
to be drawn out by the winner. This Is the heav-
lest bet which we have heard Of being made in this
city, and is on the general result; one betting that
Mr.. Wise, and the other that Mr. Eournoy will be
elected Governor Of the State.
Books FOR THE TMEs--Mr. John Irwin, the
agent for several publishing houses, both In Phil
adelphia and Cincinnati, is now in this city soil
citing subscriptions for some of the books just
needed at this juncture TO inform the people gen.
orally in regard to the times. He will be active
for time in this city, and the public will not tai
to subscribe for the works, upon his calling upon
them.
vIRaIsIA ELECTION. much-talked of event
is progressing to-day, and every person in this city
who can possibly claim vote in the State, has
gone home to deposite 1t in the present exciting
struggle. A very large amount Of money will
change handsupon the result of this election, large
aud numerous bets having been made as late AS
last night.
BKEr.-It is said that the butchers purchasing
at the Drover's Rest in Georgetown, have COM
bined TO purchase no beef the hoof until prices
are reduced to a reasonable amount. We think
this will effect something If the butchers win all
agree TO, and abide BY, this declaration.
SHORT CouRrsHp--A person from the land Of
"vrows" and lager bier, named Seitz, about fifty
years of age, saw on Sunday morning last coun-
trywomen Of bis for the first time in his life. In the
evening the two were made one in the silken
bond of matrimony. He has his counting to
do yet perhaps.
wrArHxR-The record we think shows that,
two years ago to-day, 1.-THE 24th of May) was the
hottest Of the whole year. We are glad 10 say
that this year we heve enjoyed rather mild and
genial weather, although the sky was overcast
with clouds threatening us with summer storm.
The Sundy School connected with the McKen-
dree Chapel, celebrated. their anniversary last
evening by an exhibition, in which the scholars
presented dialogues, hymns and the other usual
exercises Of Sunday School Exhibition.
Observation-Disclosures Moore was arrested by
Officer Burr, for assaulting and maltreating man
named John Waters, and taken before Magistrate
Dom, who sent him to Jail. Both parties are ne
groes. VIM. Jones, another negro, threatened
Waters with additional beating, and he was also
disposed Of The fight was on x between LIST and
I'd streets.
REAL Esrlrr.--Messrs. Green a Scott sold lot
49, in square ST. yesterday for Al cents per square
foot This is valabe piece Of property on II street,
between Fourth and Filth streets, and had good
two-story frame house and other improvements
upon IT, The terms were one-third cash, and
balance In sir, twelve, and eighteen months, with
interest, and II was bought by Patrick Donshoe.
ABUNDANCE or SILvKR.--A letter from Wash
ington says;
"a few months since and general complaint
Of the great scarcity Of silver heard through
out our land and in order TO meet the demand for
coin, orders were issued from the Treasury Depart
ment authorizing the purchase of bullion. These
orders have been so promptly filed that counter
orders have just been issued stopping the pur
chases A draft for sl $50 was sent to Beebe A
| Co., of New York, on Saturday last on account Of