Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-02-23
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

The MECHANICS FAIR was crowded yesterday
afternoon by pleasure-seekers and sightseers, in
deed, to such an extent, that ID decidedly un-
comfortable to promenade there. Piano-thruming,
organ-playing, sewing machines clicking barrel
machines working, honey and farina tasting, with
many other particulars, made up quite busy and
pleasant day.
A large number Of ladies and gentlemen nom
Alexandria, Virginia, were present in the evening"
boat having expressly been engaged Tor Their &C
commodation.
DISCLAIMERS AT THE NAVY YARD.-Sxty-two
workmen were discharged at the Navy Yard on
Tuesday The cause alleged is the scanty supply
of timber and other materials for building the new
United States ship.
Citizens and strangers visiting the Metropolitan
Mechanics Institute, should not forget also to visit
our friend Weaver's reffeshment saloon at the east
end Of the main entrance to the building, as we
know by practical experience that he is prepared
TO cater to the taste of the most fastidous. His
oysters ice creams, confectionery, &C., are of the
very best quality, and at prices as cheap as they
can be obtained at his splendid establishment on
Pennsylvania avenue, opposite Browns Hotel or
at any other establishment in the city. Call and
see him. and be sure not to take tea before leaving
home.
ARTICLES ON EXHIBITION AT THE FAIR.--The bee
hives on exhibition by George Calvert, of Upper
vile, Virginia, attracts universal attention. Its
merits are SO numerous that they need only be seen
to be appreciated. Mr.. Calvert has received the
highest premiums in the four fairs at which his
hives have been exhibited. The honey his bees
produce is indeed excellent, and tastes Just like
honey"
Mr.. Calvert also has few dozens of native (Ca-
tawba) wine, made from his own vineyard in Eau
quer county. Judging by the gusto with which a
bottle was drunk, we should call it pretty good.
Ashard's Oriental perfumed crystals, manufac-
tured by Michel, widows & salter, Of New York,
is very unique novel, and economical preparation
of perfumery. The spirit of flowers is contained in
minute bottles, which are crushed in the handker-
chief which absorbs the aroma, the glass being
duced to POWDER uninjurous to the lightest fabric.
This article is indispensable for ladys or gentle
mans toilet
Among the paper hangings we notice the designs
in finished PANELS of oak and other papers, of Mr..
David A. Baird, for vestibules halls, and dining
rooms, as especially worthy of attention. These
designs are both unique and beautiful, showing
skill in workmanship, combined with exquisite taste
in selection. By means Of these designs, Of which
there are twelve different patterns, person can
see exactly how passage or diningroo will look
when finished in any of the different styles.
WAsHINaToNs BIRTHDAY.-Ye yesterday being the
anniversary Of the birthday of Pater Patrie, the
patriotic feeling of the community generally was
made manifest in the usual joyous hilarity Of the
public. The day was beautiful, bright, and glori-
GUS, and was ft weather for such an occasion. Sa-
lutes were fred from the navy yard at sunrise,
midday, and sunset.
The George Washington Rifles, Captain Chase
National Guards, Captain TAFT, with Prospects,
Band Montgomery Guards, Captain Key, and the
American Rifles, Lieutenant Beseres, commanding,
severally paraded and made lively the day. The
Scott Guards went to Georgetown College, where
they were entertained by the Juvenile military
company in existence there.
The Northern Liberties Engine Company was
brought down to Centre Market Space, and the
Company showed what they could do when called
upon, by playing powerful stream of water long
distance up G street, and upon which beautiful
rainbow was formed by the rays of the evening
sun. Take it all in all, the day was appropriately
celebrated throughout the city.
AccIDEST.--At the salute which was fired yes
terday at the Washington Monument, one John
Mcdonald was severely injured by the premature
discharge of the cannon. He had been ramminp
the cartridge down, when the man at the vent in
advertently opened it, and the cartridge was dis
charged taking the flesh entirely off McDonald's
arm below the elbow.
FASAr1cAL-A well-known citizen of this city
who opposed the ticket for officers, which was
elected by the National Washington Monument
Society yesterday, said, in the hearing of several
citizens, that {" he hoped the God of Heaven might
send streak of lightning and seattle the walls to
the bottomless pit of hell, and that the Monument
might be levelled with the earth, IL it was to be
built by any such an organization"
BLOCK FOR THE WASHINGTON MoYUMKNT-The
of granite as their contribution to the Washington
Monument II arrived at New York, in the ship
Panama from Shanghai, and Is FIVE feet long, two
and a half broad, and ten inches thick, and bears
an inscription in Chinese characters which will un.
doubtedly interest many in deciphering.
SERIOUS AccIpENr-Mr. James Barker, ship
carpenter, at work on the steam frigate, building
at the Navy-Yard, was yesterday accidentally
knocked from the scaholding, distance of thirty
two feet and injured 80 badly that IL is feared he
will not recover.
AssAULr,-William Pnndle, colored man,
knocked down a woman with a stone, few day,
ago, and was arrested on Wednesday by Officer
Reese, on Louisiana avenue, after he had distancet
several other officers. Justice Dom committed
him to Jail to answer at court.
AccIDESr.-Ye Yesterday evening about o'clock
an accident occurred at the house of Mr.. Little
near the Navy Yard, which nearly proved fatal ;,