Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-06
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whole of the first resolution which was afterwards
withdrawn.
M. A. Med. Davis offered an amendment, Civ
ing thanks to those persons, in and out of Con
gress, who have been .assiduous in obtaining the
liberal appropriations made by Congress-
The yeas and nays being taken, the amendment
was agreed to--yeas Is, nays 8.
The resolution, as amended, was then passed.
On motion Of Mr.. Bamberger, the Board then
adjourned.
The CONCERT To-NIeHr.-There has been no
concert this winter SO richly deserving encourage
ment as the one to be given tonight at Carusi's
Saloon, by the Philharmonic Society,
The Society have been practising for private en-
tertainment for several months, and are said, by
many competent critics, who have listened to their
performances, to excel majority of all the musical
societies in this region.
i Willing to contribute to the extent of their
ability to the relief of the poor of the city, they
have already given one public concert, where the
whole proceeds were devoted to charitable pur-
poses. Let them have crowded house.
The NATIONAL THEArRE-The circus troupe at
this place are still performing to large discrimi-
/ hauNc duuituCcb. lnc CutCIJuuucut pfcphItu IOf
this evening is very recherche, and win no doubt
| attract crowds.
The FAIR.-IThis is the last week Of the Exhibi-
tion and it win be source Of regret hereafter to
those who do not 60, if they let this opportunity
pass without improving it.
HIRAM PowERs.-Among the appropriations in
serted in the Civil and Diplomatic bill by the SEN
ate, and agreed to by the House, we are very glad
to learn that there is Of 900 to enable the
President to give commission to our distinguish
ed countryman Hiram Powers, for the execution
of some suitable work of statuary for the Capitol
MLrTARY.--The Marion RiHemen, Captain Shec-
kell were out last evening for street drill, and
quilted themselves very creditaby.
The Washington Light Infantry, at their armory
last evening, elected James Y Davis, Esq, Captain
in place Of E. O. Darlington, Esq, who resigned
the command in consequence Of inability to attend
to its dut es, from the press of business.
Mr.. Davis will make an excellent commanding
officer.
SERENADE--Massoletti's Band, who attended
the Viglant Fire Company, Of Georgetown, upon
their reception of their new apparatus, after the
parade, serenaded the Mayor elect of Georgetown,
H. Addison, Esq, and several young ladies, whose
attractions are such to bring out this voluntary
homage. There is something romantic in being
walked from sleep, by the deep, thrilling music Of
brass band, and the ladies no doubt duly appre-
ciated the beauty Of the incident
FIGHT.-There was general fight a short time
ago at the gas-house, between the Peppers and the
Downeys, who are laborers there. A glorious
scrimmage ensued, in which the Peppers were
ousted, as they came to Captain Birch and prayed
that security Of the peace might be obtained of the
victors They were arrested and gave security to
keep the peace, after which they complained of the
Peppers, who were also obliged to give security.
Mr.. Richardson, WILL on tomorrow evening at
Carusis Saloon, exhibit and explain the atmosphe-
ric telegraph.
FIRE.-The fire last night came from the large
frame school-house and the building adjoining, on
the corner of New York avenue and Third street.
The fire had obtained such Roadway before the
fremen reached the spot, and the water not being
sufficient, the fremen we're wholly unable to arrest
its progress. The school-house, and the building
adjoining, belonging to DR.. Dawes, were wholly
consumed.
The fire is supposed to be the work Of an ncen-
diary. 1t is perhaps worthy of notice to remark
that no water could be obtained to throw upon the
fire.
The alarm yesterday was false.
THE SHARP RIFLE.-This arm Of military war
fare tried yesterday at the arsenal in the pres
ence Of the President and several army officers.
Among the latter were the newly appointed Off
GERS of the four regiments, who expressed them
selves highly gratifed with the success of the
experiments made.
The rife was tried at a distance of 500 yards,
and the most surprising accuracy of aim was ex-
hibited. At shorter distances the success was
also complete and all present agreed in giving the
rife great superiority over all others. This test
was made for the purpose Of knowing whether this
arm would be the necessary and best one for use
on the frontier.
REroRx AND COMPLICATION OF THE DISTRICT
LAws.-The bill which recently passed Congress
for this purpose, authorizes the President of the
United States TO appoint, by and with the advice
and consent of the Senate, two persons learned in
the laws Of the District of Columbia, and also the
rules and principles Of practice, Of pleadings, Of
thereto and codify such laws Of the State Of Mary
land may be. or become in force during the pre-
paration Of said code and applicable TO the circum
stances and condition Of the District. The code
shall be constructed according to simple method,
and be expressed In language concise and plain and
far as possible, be made level to the understand
ing Of a person Of ordinary intelligence IL Is to
be prepared under the supcrientcndencc and re-
vision Of the Attorney General The Board Of
Aldermen and Common Council Of the City OF
Washington may, together, elect FIVE competent
persons, and the Board Of Aldermen and Council
Of Georgetown may elect two competent persons,
and the levy court of Washington may elect one
competent person, which persons together shall
compose board, 10 consider, at convenient sea-
sons the provisions Of the code, as II may be pre-
pared and the said code, Of such provisions there
Of as may be approved by majority Of the board,
shall be adopted, and become the law Of the Dis
trict, in the manner afterward provided, namely /:
Tln liant Ia IN cana sufncipnt