Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-10


Tux FAIR win not close tonight asis supposed
by many, but continue till Wednesday next when
the awards win be distributed, and the exhibition
win close Tuesday il set apart for the colored
people, and will no doubt be as crowded as any
day so far.
We understand that the most intense interest Is
felt in the distribution of the awards, by parties
competing for excellence in the same line.
WAsHINGroS MONUMENT SocIErY AT meet.
ing Of the Board Of Managers of the Society last
evening, 5. 5. Briggs, Esq, was appointed Super
intendent OF the work, vice Dougherty, removed.
DR.. @. w. Davis was elected 10 the vacancy in
the Board of Managers, caused by Mr.. Briggs resig-
nation, in order to superntend the work.
LIDERAL.-Congress presented each of the re-
porters Of the Globe for the late session. with $780,
amounting in the aggregate to $4,000. This is
in addition to their regular compensation.
AccIDEST.--As the wife of our respected fellow
townsman, ]. T. Walker, Esq, was riding, accom-.
panied by her. son, along the avenue, near Sew
enth street, yesterday, the coupling Of the buggy
broke, throwing Mrs Walker and her son violently
upon their faces but inicting we are glad to learn,
no serious injury.
The horse, frightened, started off, but the axle
breaking, he was thrown to the ground and cut
and mutlated considerably so much so, that it is
feared he is ruined. The horse Is favorite one,
and we understand was used by the famous Cap
tain Walker, Of the pexan Rangers, and brother
TO the first named gentleman.
GAZING IN.-It is perhaps not generally known,
that in great many houses, the cellars extend
under the sidewalk to within very short distance
of the street. but this is q fact.
Yesterday, one Of the fag-stones, composing the
sidewalk before the store of Shuster & Co., on
Louisiana avenue, between 7th and 9Th streets.
fell through, carrying with it one of the clerks in
the employ of that firm; but, fortunately, not ma
terially njurng him.
The heavy boxes Of goods which have been
thrown down upon this particular stone undoubted-
" had the effect of starting it from its place, for
we deem the sidewalks Of this sort perfectly safe
for all foot passengers.
SAM LONG, the famous clown, has benefit to-
night at the National Theatre, when he will sing
five of his funny songs, repeat lots of witticisms
deliver a stump speech and do various other
things, which, to be appreciated, must be SEEN
All who want to see Sam must 60 tonight.
CRIMINAL CoURT-P. B. Key, Esq, Prosecuting
Attorney. Andrew Kidwcll, and negroes Hora-
ito Gray alias VIM. H. Day and Joseph Bryant
discharged from jail at the suggestion of the
Grand Jury.
Marcella Duncan was acquitted yesterday of steal
ing bonnet. Radcliffe for defence.
William Gibbs was convicted of stealing mar
ket basket from Miss McCleary and sentenced to
nine months in jail
Thomas Pratt was convicted of stealing basket
and groceries from ]. L. Marceron, and went to
jail for one year. Laskey for defence in both the
above.
Peter Douglass was an accomplice of Pratt's, and
received the same sentence, but was defended by
Mr.. Darlington.
The codrt is adjourned till Monday morning.
Police CoURT. Central SrATIoN-B Before
MorseH and Birch--John Cain, Thomas Coony,
Frederick Schwartz, Stephen Kelly, Patrick Brown,
William Cain, Henry John Garner, and Francis
Sherman, all hearty, strong, healthy men, were
provided with shelter from the furious weather at
the Guard House last night.
There was no case for trial this morning.