Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-08-03

PoIsr.--According 10 previous announcement,
this much tAlked-of excursion came on yesterday,
the boat Mount Vernon, Captain VIM. Mitchell,
being chartered for the purpose of conveying the
company and their friends 10 the Point and back
Large crowds OF persons were around the wharf
early yesterday morning, and at IA O'Clock the
boat was crowded. The agent Of the company
represented that there was too great crowd ON
board for the capacity, and few, influenced by
his representations, remained at home. The boat
started from the wharf, showever, with at least
three hundred persons more ON board than she
ought TO have taken, and the natural consequence
was soon made yiaible by the stern-guards draw
Ing through the water at least four inches and the
heavy laboring Of the crafl.
Many iafaea became alarmed, and the boat
stopped y Alexandria, where eigbty-two persons
Ande1 preferring TO 60 no further on. No per-
ce/dbls difference being made by this occurrence,
she boat was again brought up at the White House
with the ntsnton Of returning to this city by the
boat George Washington. The remainder on board
determined 70 see Piney Point or sink, II need be,
with the boat. M
Under these circumstances, the worthy captain
took such measures as would insure safe, though
not speedy, arrival at the original place Of destlna-
tion The speed was regulated at about nine miles
per hour, and men were kept at the chain boxes
constantly. TO keep, the boat In trim. Progress
was thus insured, and the passengers began to
enjoy themselves Prospects, Band were engaged
IN furnishing music for tLose who tripped the
hght mntAstic toe" and groups OF chatterers were
formed u different places around the boat.
SSveral showers succeeded by sunshine, greeted
10 excursionists on their voyage down, but the
seven tenor Of their way" was kept up, and the
best of humor prevailed.
At last, with every passenger safe and sound,
the boat was moored at Piney Point, landing at
five minutes before 8 P. NJ, or twelve and one
half hours FROM Washington
The Ballroom Of the Hotel was Immediately
taken forcibs possession Of and Mr.. Dix, the popu.
lar host was assiduous in his attentions to the
company. Not a room could be procured, how.
ever, the place being full, and dancing, bathing,
aud general hiliarity occupied the excussionists
until half past IL o'clock, when the whistle from
the boat announced the hour for returning. The
moon had arisen the fresh breeze was blowing, and
all promised themselves jovial and pleasant pas
sage up.
Two gentlemen amateurs amused themselves and
an Admiring crowd with their violns until day.
fight. II was kept up, we may say, until the land
ing at the wharf, and we deem their performances
and endeavors to afford amusement really worth
noticing.
The committee Of arrangements deserve espe-
cial credit for their exertions in arranging every
thing In the best manner possible we feel we speak
the opinion of large majority of their patronzers
ON this occasion In thus according them merit. The
only drawback and subject Of complaint, was the
slow progress of the boat, which it was impossible
TO increase, account of the rowing propensities
Of live freight, who leaned the boat first on one
side, then upon the other, in such way that an
increased speed would have certainly originated
casualties to be dreaded.
Captain VIM. Mitchell, the gentlemanly and ee-
giant commander, viii receive our most sincere
thanks for the many courteous favors received by
us at his hand.
A more polite and popular officer we are conf
dent never " trod the deck, and we assure him
we shall ever hold him in grateful remembrance.
His measures taken upon this occasion were, in
our opinion, most wise and practicable, and the
best which could have been adopted
The boat arrived at her wharf in this city about
noon, and a fatgued company landed on terra
TRINA. But little sleep was had by many of the
company last night, for two reasons: First, there
was not sleeping room for more than one-half; and
second, the other half did not want to sleep them
selves or let any one else court the balmy," and
a"good old time" was had generally.
POLICE CouRr-CEsTRAL SrArIoS.-Before JUS
tices Nors~l and Bireh--Interesting Session
The first individual called to the bar from the cells
Edward Brady, charged with being found sleep.
ing on stall in the market. He stated to the
court, that being out Of work and no place to
lodge that he had taken the liberty Of occupying
of the aforesaid stalls but promised to either
find home to-day, or leave the city. The vener-
able squire discharged Edward, with kind word
of adnlonition.
The next called was
John Wilson, colored individual, who from the
answers 70 certain questions put TO him by the
court, was suspected of being a runaway, and
conveyed to jail by Officer Cox.
TIE next In order was
Thomas Shinlan, charged with being vagrant,
1..E
alr "at all In particular. Promising to leave for
foreign parts so soon as discharged, he was per-
mitted to 60, provided he would promise to return
no more, which he did. This individual belonged
TO that Interesting class Of Americans denomnated
CONSTITUTIONAL by the profound superintendent Of
tree boxes, &c, lately appointed under the present
Commissioner Of Public Buildings
"Come this way, Mr. Gibbs said the msgis.
trate, aud up came he /; but promising to of to
Baltimore" where belonged, was last seen on the
turnpike In the neighborhood Of the "Spring
Tavern" going at Bladensburg rate" in the d.
rection OF the Monumental city"
Frank Smith, charged with being out after the
hour allowed by law to the "sons Of darkn Sss, !"
was permitted to spend a few weeks at the
Syringe" which prove so beneficial to those who
occupy the apartments usually allotted to night
walkers" by the Corporation OF the city. His habit
ofstaying out lato of nights has had visible effect
upon his usual good health. He was escorted by
his oompagnon dn coyage," Henry Lammou, who
was also allowed TO take a ike trip for a similar
indiscretion.
WIN. Gaidan, burly and loyal son Of "John
Bulls" dominions, was brought up for yagrancy,
and let Oft this time. He would not, however,
promise TO 20 to the Crimea" at this unhealthy
season. but preferred postponing his trip until
after Russian bullets become less prevalent.
Is 1t there you again Peter 7"
Faith an il ia sir 7 but sorry am for II !"
Peter had only been out of "dursnce vile I" but
four days, when he was again oyerhauled by the
watch, for being drunk in the street. Peter
sent TO the wstch-house, and unfortunately for
him, and the uncertainty Of Office, will have to
oupy the position Of prisoner, where he once
offciated, we understand turnkey.
John Sullivan was drunk and romantic. John
was let on this time, Il being his first, last and
only sppesrsace on the boards Of the watch
house celia.
Mary Baker, In tears approached the bar, and
having promised TO correct her profane manner OF
addressing people and declaring this her first and