Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-04-10

AhUsEAkNfs. - kunkels excellent troupe OF
Ethiopian Minstrels are again with US, at the Ma
uonal Theatre, and win continue to be patroniEed
by the public as they have heretofore been.
Stanley's Western WiIds has also returned to
this city aud is unrolled every evening at Odd Eel
lows Hall
| The Peoples Theatre is now the popular place
OF resort for all who can duly appreciate the beau
ties of the welLpresented drama. Miss O. Wyette,
the North Star, appears tonight as Mrs. Beverley
IN the thrilling tragedy of the Gamester and seems
10 attract quite as much attention as Miss Morant
both playing the same role Of characters.
CoEcERT.--The Ryand Chapel Choir give
grand concert tonight at their place of worship,
on the Island. From their programme we antici-
pate an excellent musical entertainment
In consequence OF severe accident to Mr.
Martin, the leader of the choir, which incapacitates
MIN for the duty, Mr.. Frank Glenroy will oficiate
as conductor, and will no doubt, do the honors in
graceful and becoming manner.
AccIpEET.-An old negro, known Familiarity as
Uncle Walker, who ekes out living by doing odd
Jobs round the city, on Friday last, was severely
injured in the head by stick of wood he was en-
deayoring to split slipping from the axe, and re-
bounding, striking him on the head He was
about again yesterday.
TRIAL or HosE CoUPLIKG--The Perseverance
company drew large concourse of persons at the
City Hall yesterday afternoon, to witness the trial
of new hose coupling lately invented by Mr. Fal-
coner The Mayor and several other citr dignta.
ries were present. who expressed complete salts
faction at the manner with which the coupling
stood the test.
The company manned the brakes in gallant STYLE
and played stream of such size and force, as to
almost shame the steam fire engine lately exhibited
here.
TREASURY DEPARTMENTAL Z. Whitlock, pro-
NOTED from the first-class clerkship to second
class clerkship in the Sixth Auditors Office in the
place OF r. w. Warden, removed. Salary, 81, 400
per annum
Frederick Louis Grammer, Of Maryland, to first
class c!erkship in the Sixth Auditors Office Sal
airy, 81 200 per annum.
PENSION OFfIcE.-Henry Kendig, of New York
to frst-class clsrkship. Salary, 81 200 per an
mum.
Caleb S. Butts, of Ohio, to first-cla clerkship
Salary 200 per annum
INDIAN BUREAU.--A delegation of three Indians
OF the Ottawa tribe, are now in this city transac-
ting business at the Indian Bureau. They are from
Emmett county, Michigan.
APPOINTMENT OF COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS. Con.
slant Norton to be collector of the customs for
Edgartown, Massachusetts,.
THE ALARM of fire last night about nine o'clock
was false, and this annoyance is becoming intoer-
| able to the citizens and fremen. We should like
to see the originators of these alarms severely
punished, for the wear and tear of engines and Of
human muscles, together with the dread created at
each alarm, are not calculated to do much good
but on the contrary great deal of mischief
CENTRE MARKET--The market was well supplied
to-day with provisions of various kinds, although
the high prices Of beef and butter are still main
tained-the former being at from 10 to Is cents,
and the latter from 81 to40 cents per pound eggs,
however, are 20 cents a dozen, which is compare
lively low. Vegetables are rather scarce, and, con-
sequently, high
FIsHERIEs.--Ye Yesterday was another successful
day for the fishermen, large hauls being made, and
the fish pushed into the markets It is now the
golden season for them, and we are glad to see
large stocks laid up for future use by the citizens
generally.
REvIvALs-A revival is in progress in the
Society worshipping atSt. Pauls Lutheran church.
corner ofllth and II streets, under the pastoral
care of Rev. Mr.. Butler
The Rev. Mr.. Ludden, of Va, is expected to
preach this evening, and meeting will be held
every evening this week
protracted meeting is being had at the NJ E.
Church South, on 9Th Street. The Rev. Mr. Coul
ing, of Alexandria will preach this evening