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The Judiciary Bill.

We learn that the Judiciary Committee Of
the Senate made their report yesterday on the
Bill to reorganize the courts in the District
Of Columbia, and to reform and improve the
laws thereof" and have proposed sundry inn
portant amendments According to the report
of the committee, the senior one Of the present
judges win preside in the court Of equity, and
the Junior one in the court of common pleas.
A code of laws is to be prepared for the Dis
trict, and thus all the necessary reforms will
be made, without BUSTING the present judges
This plan, we are pleased to find, is substan,
tally that which we suggested in our former
article, and it will, in our opinion, remedy the
defects Of the present system.
If we correctly understand the views Of the
committee, the bill, as amended by them, will
reform all the abuses Of the existing system
and give the District the benefit of a modern.
tenn, be administered without unnecessary de.
lay, whilst the difficulties and embarrassment
growing out of the proposition to dismiss the
present judges will be avoided. We want re.
form and not merely change.
We regret that we have been obliged to dis.
sent from the opinions Of valued friends on the
question of dismissing the present judges, but
il diminishcs that regret to find our views sus-
tanned by so intelligent a committee as that Of
the judiciary in the Senate.
Most earnestly would we invoke the Senate
and the House of Representatives to pass the
bill as amended by the Judiciary Committee.
Under the present laws of this District liti-
cation is embarrassing and tedious. We en-
icy none Of the notifications of the laws Of the
past century, which have been made in the
several States. Whilst reform after reform has
been made in Maryland and Virginia, from
which States this District was taken, we remain
under the laws of former age, many ofwhich
are lily adapted to the wants. notions, or spirit
of this age of progress. We trust that before
the termination Of the present session, we may
congratulate our fellow-citizens, that reform
and relief are vouchsafed to us
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-25
Democratic Incredulity in Virginia.

We learn from reliable source that, in some
portions Of Virginia, large number of the old
line Democrats utterly repudiate the idea that
the ticket nominated by the late Staunton con-
vention is real bona.tsde Democratic ticket
They obstinately assert that the attempt to
palm il off on them is a miserable Wing trick,
and no assurances can persuade them to the
contrary. What has contributed to their bewi-
derment is the fact that some malicious per-
sons have been industriously circulating among
them copies of Mr.. Wise's famous Louisa
speech and Taylorsville letter, wherein he ex-
pressed his hatred ofthe Democratic party in
terms Of intense bitterness. Many also Of
these old-liners remember the time when Mr.
Wise led the forlorn hope Of Wing opposition,
and will carry to their graves distinct recol-
lection Of the burning invectives which he
hurled at the head of their great idol--thc old
hero of New Orleans II is natural, therefore,
that they should exhibit some little iDcredulity
in regard to his present position, particularly
as his conversion to the Democratic faith was
accomplished in n very brief time, and during
his absence from the country.
The antccedents of Mr.. McComas and Mr.
Bocock, tend to confirm the sovereigns in their
obstinate impressions. Both Of these gentle
men once co-operated with the Wing party,
though it is due to the former to say that his
recollection does not enable him to state with
accuracy whether or not he voted for General
Taylor. At NIL events, Mr.. Bocock and him
self occupied at one time position Of hostility
to a Democratic administration; and though
they have since been whitewashed, the keen
eyes Of the old-liners readily discern some
traces Of the original Wing color. We see no
reason, however, why they should not at least
be considered "naturaliscd Democrats" and,
as according to the doctrines of the Forncy
al Pierce Democracy, anoturalised foreigner
is just as much entitled to an Office as a natipe-
born citizen, there surely should be no differ
ence between naturalised and an original
Democrat
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-25

We understand that an Alderman OF the
First Ward, in speech made by him last Mon
day night before the Board Of Aldermen, took
occasion to speak of our establishment in terms
Of derogation, and, amongst other things, said
1t was tho organ Of a uaisera5le faction"
We have been told that this same Alderman
professed, not many months ago, TO DO ma
tive and always to have been a native, even
when it was unpopular to be So" II was prob
ably on this ground that the President Of the
Board Of Aldermen placed him at the head of
the Finance Committee, and IL may be that the
chairman of that committee is, after all, just
as good aatice as some Others who even now
profess to be Rnoto- Nothings.
It is little singular that natiee, who
prides himself on being ono, should embrace
every opportunity of taking sides with the for
eign party in his votes!
We, however, never expected that Alder
mans support nor do we complain of his OPP
position; but, when any man, Alderman or
other, makes statement in reference to our
paper, which is not true, we claim the right to
repel the calumny.
The charge that the " american Organ" is
governed by "a miserable faction" is SO RI
diculously false, that it sinks the author Of it
below our contempt
There is no person responsible for the man
ner in which the Organ is conducted but tho
principal editor himself SO far as regards the
editorial columns proper, and we neither con-
suit factions" nor individuals. Tho chart
by which we steer our craft is the "prospcc-
tus," which was unanimously agreed to by the
Organ association" in full meeting; and a
standing provision was then adopted authoriz-
ing the editor to conduct the paper in his dis
cretion, and in accordance with said ''prospec-
tus," which we daily exhibit to our readers
So much for the Aldermans charge that our
paper represents or is governed by a faction
Welearn also that it was alleged in the same
debate that our advertising prices were much
higher than those Of the Lntelligencer. This
is not true We have made an accurate cs-
innate Of what would be our charge for pub
fishing the tax sales list just published in the
Intelligencer, and agrcea6ly to the rates
charged by that paper last gear, our charge
would have been just taoo-thrds the amount
of the Mtelligenie,'s charge, and our circula-
ton in the city is three times that Of the In
teIligencer. We venture to state that our
charge would have been at least 81, 400 less
than will now be paid for that advertisement
We here take occasion to say that, in our judg-
ment, and according to the usages ofpolitical
parties, we were entitled to the Corporation
printing, and so thought the board of delegates !;
but it seems not the pleasure of a majority Of
the Board of Aldermen, to give it to us; and if
the taxpayers Of the city are satisfied to pay
81, 400 more for publishing advertisements in
paper which does not sustain American
principles" than would have been charged by
u.s. we shall not murmur.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-25
Know-Nothingism in the senate.


The Washington correspondent of the New York
Courier writes as follows to that paper of yester
day:
"a conclave of Democratic Senator'S was held
this morning, to take into consideration the alarm
ing progress of the Know-Nothings. The meeting
was strictly secret, but as the proceedings Of
Know-Nothing Lodges and Councils sometimes
leak out through the weakness of the brethren, so
enough has been suffered to transpire from this
opposition league to inform the public that the
meeting was not a harmonious one. About twenty
five Senators were understood to be present. but,
though several anxious speeches were made, no
formal action was taken, and the caucus adjourned
for second conference, which will probably be
held tomorrow. The question which excited most
immediate difference Of opinion was, whether the
assembage should settle upon and adopt the course
which the Democratic majority ofthe Senate should
pursue, with reference to Mr.. Adams's resolution
in favor of the repeal or amendment Of the natu-
ralization laws
1t was argued upon one side that this would be
TO arrogate to secret, selfcreated, and irespon
sible committee the Legislative power Of the Sen
ate and would thus subject those who participated
in the movement to the charges of conspiriug
together for the alurement Of political Objects
is made the chief reproach to the Know-Notbngs
themselves Upon the other side, 1t was urged
that the Democratic party could no longer post
pone the necessity Of taking position on this great
question. The Democracy of Ohio and Virginia
had already assumed an attitude of the most deci-
ded antagonism to the new faction. The hundreds
of thousands Of foreign voters, who formed large
portion of the strength Of the party in some of
the States, justly required the Democracy to de-
clare for or against them in the struggle which in
volved their political privileges. Reasons we're
usual plenty as backberies for and against action
in the premises, and the result was that the discus
sion adjourned, to be resumed at an early day,
perhaps tomorrow"
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-25

Cassius M. Clay having been so unfortunate as
TO deliver lecture not remarkable for brilliancy,
the Boston Post hits him rap two in this wise
HE had much to say about the tripods Of the
press Old Mr.. Dusenbury, whose hearing is a
little obscure, whispered TO his neighbor, What Is
he saying about the dry pods Of the press He
must alude to the fact that the press has given
him beansp
Pronouncing the word eiiteas II IL we're spelled
elyte, Old Roger remarked that Its pronouncia-
ton was all in his l.
As Mr.. Clay was berating the press soundiy,
saying that all were bad, reporter of very ven
cradle aspect said, half aloud, Save me Csssius.
The respectable appearance 81 the individual alone
prevented his being kicked out"
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Supreme Court of the United States.
WEDNESDAY, January "a, 1855.

No AZ. The city Of Boston, plaintiff in error,
u.s. David r. Jecraw. The argument Of this cause
was concluded by Mr.. Ames, for the defendant in
error.
No 4s. Thomas Laws executor ct al appel
lants, Us. Joseph f. Law. The argument Of this
cause was commenced by Mr.. May for the appel
lants.
Adjourned till tomorrow at / o'clock.
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MARRIED.

In Payta, Peru, on the morning Of the Goth Of No
vember last in the Church of San Francisco, by the
Rev. DIR. Don Jose Manuel Corcuero, FArETTE M.
RISGaoLp Esq, United States Consul at Payta, TO
MARcBpEs LANAs, eldest daughter Of Senior Don Jose
Lanas, Of that place.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-25

II is not true that any nomination has been
made by the Virginia Know-N othings for Gov
ernor, as reported in the Sentinel Of this morn
ing The nominations viii ere long be made
by general convention Of the party.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-25

On Tuesday night, the 25th inst, ELIZABETH WEB
srER wife Of John d. Mcpherson.
On Tuesday evening, Esd inst, WILLIAM THOMAS,
only child Of William and Marcelina Parish, aged %
months and week
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-25

Senator Adams will please accept our thanks
for copy Of the Report Of the Secretary Of
the Treasury for the year ending June 3D.,
IQEx
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0epEN HOFFMAN ron SENAToR.---The New York
Mirror says: 1--WE learn from Albany that there
is a possibility Of electing Ogden Hoffman to the
United States Senate.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-25

The society met by Americans in Florence is OK
clusively American and English. For various rea
sons they have sought the intimacy Of Itali
ans the principal one being the extreme looseness
and immortality of the fashionable Florentines. In
a household Of this sort the husband Is being al
together secondary TO the capaliere serUe,lte and
the prevalence of this abandoned practice renders
association with the natives very undesirable to the
descendants of the Puritans OF course the differ
ence of language is another and an insuperabe OBJ.
stacle to mutual acquaintance. Florence has been
from time immemorial the resort Of compromised
females the victims Of scandal, the objects Of di-
vorce ladies branded by Grim. con- trials, ladies
advertised in the newspapers ladies in any way
wandering from their legal bed and board, are sure
to select this city as a retreat or an arena II Ia
also the usual residence of such English families as
have other potent reasons for living remote from
London, depressed circumstances injured credit,
or names that have been connected with burlesque,
or made the subject Of ridicule.
Such are names TO which small Italian Prince
has added a title, or for which their owners have
purchased nobility. These people cannot safely
return to London, but obtain certain sort Of con-
sideration here. So that Americans principally
revolve around and about each other all receiving
company frequently and socially, and giving nu-
merous and most agreeable unpretending evening
parties Yousee the same faces at all, and in a
very fow nights meet all that you are likely to meet
during the season. There are no castles, and there
is no exclusiveness. Money, which divides the
Americans in Paris into grades and diverging clas-
sifcations does not--for reasons that / have al
ready dctailcd-produce the same effect here. If
there is now and then case Of exclusion, IL is
for motives more legitimate than any consideration
Of wealth. Society in Florence, as Americans see
and mingle in it is eminently easy and attractive,
though simple and homcspun, and entirely un-Eu-
ropean. 1t is pleasant feature Of winter in
Florence.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-25
Drawing Doom Entertainment.


UNDER THE DIRECTION or
OSsIAN f. DOD G E.,
Editor aud proprietor of " Dodge's Literary
Museum"
Will give one Of their fashionable
DRAWING ROOM CONCERTSi
In Washington City, at CARUSFS SALOON,
ON
Monday Evening, Jan. 10th.
Ley The company is composed Of the following emf
pent talent:
j. g. CLARK Tenor, f. KELLY, Baritone,
b. b. BAILEY, Alto. GEO. MORGAN, Basso,
oSSIAN e. DODGE, Musical Director and Deli
neltor.
Forming company, which for power, variety, purity
Of tone, and musical skill stand unrivalled in
America IL not in the World.
Cards of Admission, rs cents.
Doors open at 61< oclock--Concert to commence
at ~.
jan 25-4td H. l.. G00DALL, Agent
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against the insdious wiles Of foreign intuence--
coniure you to believe me, fellow citzens- Jeat
oasy Of free people ought to be constantly awake
since history and experience prove that iorelen IN
huence is of the most baneiu foes oil republican
government Hashiagtoa
al hope we may find some means, in future OF
shielding ourselves from foreign influence, political
commercial in whatever form 1t may be attempted
can scarcely withhold myself from joining in the
wish of Sas Dean that there an ocean OF nre
between this and the old world "-JS6ers0n.
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FLoeerSe IN NEWCASTLE BARRAcKs.-A private
in the 26th Cameronians received forty lashes few
days since for desertion, using dsrespectful and
threatening language to his sergeant, and for two
several causes of theft An observer of the scene
that ensued thus describes IL:
al had expected bloody scene but the reality
far exceeded all had ever dreamed Of in human
torture. At the fifth stroke Of the lash the flesh
rose up on the sufferers back, the welts thicker
than my wrist, and the writhing of the body show
cd the agony he endured. As each successive lash
fell on the lascerated and bleeding back, the blood
flowed about on all around After the fortieth lash
had been inflicted he was united, and, after stag
gering few PAGES, fell fanting, when he was re-
moved to the hospital and placed under the charge
Of the medical officer"
He has yet TO receive the remainder Of his pun
ishment--namely, one hundred and four days soil
tsry confinement.
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HAMS AND FLOUR.

UUsT received---
- 80 bbls choice Family and Extra super
Flour, for family use.
Also, s5 old Hams, prime article, cured in Vir-
JESSE b. WILSON,
No s27 Pennsylvania avenue,
jan 25-3tav2v Between 9Th and 7th sts,
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From the foreign correspondence Of the N. Y Times.
Life in Florence.

TO DE CONTINUED.
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and hberatisn, and how supple they are to claim
and TO surrender opinions, either for themselves OF
the Pope
"TURIs, December CA curious quarrel has late.
y broken out between the Neapolitan government
and the Jesuts in that kingdom II appears the lat.
ter had been in the habit OF teaching that the Pope
was superior TO all the other sovereigns Of the earth
and the former has for unexplained reason quite
recently thought proper 10 regard this not very
doctrine among Roman Catholics, as highly revou-
ionary in its tendency. The consequences was, that
NJ MARIA the director Of police sent for Padre Giu.
seppe, the chief Of the Jesut. the other day. and
told him they must discontinue this practice, and
should recolect that In 1s4s they were sent out OF
the country in carriages; but IL these things con-
tnue, said the worthy minister, the government
will kick you out Of the kingdom Mi vi caccers
mo a catci,' were the precise words. The reverend
father much distressed at the result Of this inter
view, FASTENED back TO his convent and lost no time
IN compiling the following protest which was pub
lished at Naples day or two after:
" 10 his Royal Md1esty ferdinand H. of The Kingdom,
Of tie Too Siciiies
Sacred Royal Majesty:
Sire, with much surprise we have heard our SEN
timents doubted regarding absolute monarchy
Majesty, we not only in olden time, but also re-
Gently, reestablshment in 1891 until the pre-
sent day, have always inculcated respect love- and
devotion for the King, Lord, for his government
for the form Of the samethat is, absolute monarchy
This we have done, not only from conviction, but
also because the doctors Of the company who are
Francesca Suarez, the Cardinal Ballarmino, and
many other tbeologians and publicsts Of the same,
have publicly taught absolute monarchy 10 be the
best form Of government
"This we have DONE because the internal economy
OF the company is monarchoal and therefore we are
by maxim and by education, devoted 10 absolute
archy, in which OdttoSicsm by the wisdom and zeal
Of a pious King, alone have secure defence and
prosperity.
Majesty, that we both think and believe, and
tain that absolute monarchy is the best Of govern
mens, is demonstrated by the damage suffered in
the year lS4S. We he victims Of liberalism, BE-
cause all liberals were and are well persuaded also
archy.
=, These things, oh, Majesty, are well known and
liberals would more easily believe that the sun would
not rise tomorrow than admit that the Jesuits could
iavor them and, therefoae every time they attempt
REVOLUTION their first object IL to despoi the Jesuits
Certainly, the Jesuits have never been, at any
time, or in any place, accused Of liberalism and
what motive should they have for not loving and de-
Tending the absolute government Of the august mon
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-05-30


ACADEMY OF Auhc-Thus far the Lagrange oPeW
company have given the utmost satisfaction by the
been evinced ut the performance Of Ernani in
ausnce of which 1t will be repeated this evening for tn
last time.
NmIo's GARDES.-Aubsr's admired opera. the I" Crow
Diamonds" which has been witnessed with unmixst
pleasure, In announced again for this evening" whef
by Ssssr Bosrsn ss. Pyss
other favorites.
BROADWAY THEArRK-This evening IL set apart for the
q the Misses s Ss
the vaudeville Of "Lades, Beware and the farce OIL
the Omnibus are the pieces selsctsd No coubt the
house win be full, as they are great favorites.
BowmY THEATRE complimentary benefit Of Mr.
r. Jones' the stage manager takes place to night and
a. the frequenters Of this theatre esteem him highly
there can be little doubt but that there win he crowded
house The pieces are the GO Poor GentiemAn,o the
Bloodhounds," and Who Owns the Hapdp'-allswen|
cast. 1
Burrows THEATRE-The comedy Of nPsul Pryn inI
which Burton will appear, commences the amusements|
Of this evening-nssrly all Of Burtons company appear
in the sspecve Characters The farce called the Post
Of Honor with Jordan, Miss A. Lee and Mrs. Burton n
the leading parts.
wALLAcK's TBEATRR.-Thrse nne pieces announced
for this evening, namely the comedy'of Laugh When
You Cam. This will be followed by the Fast Man, u,
and the amusements viii close with the farce Of ON
sister Kate" All of Wallack stars appear in the
casts
operate and meodranatic ballet entitled Massanelo,
selected for this evening. Senorta Soto as Fenela,
OF fortcl, alCeu In the Otner CHARACTERS
by Hacsetts 6ne company of coined ans The farce Of
SIKH or Cure" concludes the amusements.
AMERICAN MUsEUM.-The drama of '.Phe Lonely Man
Of the Ocesn the Night Before the Bridal" which has
been play ed here with eat success is announced for
the amusement Of the afternoon and eveningCiarke,
Hadaway, Taylor Monroe, ana Miss kesayer in leading
parts.
WOODS MrSsTREIs. Negro delineations banjo solos,
description Of the .'Baby Show, the "Wandering Min.
stIel" concert a Ia Julien for TO night.
BUCKEYES sERKNADERs.-The opera performances OF
this company afford great pleasure to the visers "Nor
ma" again tonight G. s. Buckley in new piece,
"Crov Cur, Shanghai, to night. --
PERTAINS hISsrREIs.-The burleaque "Baby Show" af-
fords great amusement to the audience bill Of great
variety for this evening. Singing and dancing.
Mr. G. HOLLAND, Of the Old Olympic, takes his bens6t
on saturday. when programme OF great interest will
be presented. Burtons will be crammed in every de-
ma
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Obituary.

There has just died in the village Of Reindord, in
France In his 18th year. veteran OF the French army
PAnR KILN, who at the battle Of Austerlitz the
20 December, 1906, WAS struck BY Russian muskee
bal, which LOGGED in hts left temple just above the ear
sy so years without having caused Elm any pain or
eli a ctd his inte ctual faculties After the death
Of Klein, his family, to whom he had bequeataed this
lad - extrscted BY IT. Backe, surgeon OF Bonn, who
performed TIE operation BY means OF trepannins, ss
tnsi the ball remains surrounded oy ring formed by
part Of the skull The ball the side which touched
The brain IL eoversd with hard skn, and the other
side with skin similar 10 that on th- outside OF the
head The brain had not been at all injured nor was
there any appearance Of fracture In the skull
the rpot where the ball had lodged The medical men
express their astonshment that foreign substance
could have remained the brain without the MEL
cot Of the p esson being SEINE what affected