Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-10

AMusrNESrs.-The Peak family, vocalists and
belLringers, whe have performed two evenings at
odd Fellows Hall to crowded audiences, give a
concert at Forrest Hall, Georgetown, this and To-
morrow evening. The family make very fine APP
pearance, ami their entertainment comprises such
good variety, that they furnish very agreeable
and pleasing concert. Our Georgetown friends
viii of course turn out
The ball Of the Typos comes OFF tonight at
jackson Hall. All the printers, with their wives,
will be there. In short, everybody that ought to
be there, and every one they ga,,t win be there
the rest needn't come. The festivities win be kept
qp till late, very probably Eckhardt will give them
all the delicacies and Injuries of the season, and
everything will be very nice. Success 10 them.
EXCURSION TO MOUNT VERNON, I'm accordance
with resolution of the Old Soldiers passed yester
day, to visit Mount Vernon and the Grave of
Washington, large body, to the number of about
one hundred and twenty, including the Indians,
with music, started from the National Hotel this
forenoon, and proceeded down to the Thomas Col
yer, the steamboat chartered to take them down.
They anticipate pleasant time, and we are sure
all wished them one.
The METROPOLITAN MECHANICS INSTITUTE ExHI-
BITioN.-We learn that, at the regular meeting of
the Committee on the Exhibition, held last even
ing, the following officers were nominated by Mr..
T. G. Connolly, the Superintendent, and elected by
the Committee, (Ar. p. M. Pierson having been
previously chosen as the first clerk, } wiz
Czerks-Messrs. Hollis Amidon, and Thomas g.
Magruder.
First Ticket seller.-Mr Charles p. Wannall
Doorkeepers. Lewis Wright and James
Sutton.
Watchnsen and Assistaafs. --Messrs. Samuel Nc
Pherson and Lewis Burkhart.
We are gratified at hearing favorable accounts
Of the approaching Exhibition. The offerings are
becoming numerous, and applications for space and
motiye-power are pressing close upon the Superin-
tendent. The mechanics are busy in preparing the
main hall and all other apartments, and everything
gives promise of splendid display.
This Institute was founded on the 3lst of Au-
gust 1862, its objects being the promotion and en-
enlargement Of manufactures, commerce, and the
mechanic and useful arts.
The next Exhibition will commence on the 9Th
day of February, 1855 In its success and pros
perity the whole community is interested.
PET DEER.--Not the least attraction in our city
at present is the live pet DEER owned by Shekell
Brothers, which is to be seen in the reservation
between Seventh and Eighth streets, on Pennsyl-
wanna avenue. The little fellow is somewhat cir
cumscribed in his exercise, but appears finely. All
the ladies stop to admire the clean and sleek crea-
ture, and some even envy the fortunate possessor
of the beautiful creature.
LARGE LOAD OF FLoUR.-The canal boat Anne
Easts arrived at Georgetown yesterday, from Will
Transport, with 1850 barrels of -four, the largest
cargo Of -four which has reached Georgetown this
spring The -four was consigned to J. A. Magru-
der.
Conference.-The new Board of Guardians of
the Public Schools in Georgetown, met in the
Council Chrmber last Saturday. Thomas Brown,
Esq, was elected President, and A. Suter, Esq,
Secretary.
The yearly report for the year ending December
81, 1854, was read, showing the public schools to
be in most hourishing and healthy condition, and
was signed by every member of the old board
In the election for teachers, w. III. Craig, was
elected principal and II. G. Diven, assistant teach
er Of the male department; and Mrs. Walker,
principal, and Mrs. E. Farquhar assistant, of the
female department
The usual committees we're then appointed, after
which the board adjourned.
NEW BooKs.--We have received from Shilling
ton, corner of Four-anda-half street and Pennsyi-
vania avenue, the Knickerbocker Magazine for
January and Leslie's New York Journal. These
numbers are more than usually interesting.