Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-04-20
CITY INTELLIGENCE.



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far greater than that Of amy paper in Washington,
with one exception; and tho weekly circulation, which
already reaches ten thousand, ID increasing at the
rate Of several hundred week. II has increas-
ed at this rate with remarkable regularity from the
nrst month OF its publication. Advertisers who wish
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tor of the Union.
UNION CHOIR ASSOCIATION 1T Is known to our
readers that this body intend opening the Musical
Convention to be held in this city in the first
week OF May, by grand concert--somethng out
OF the ordinary line. A Cantata, entitled The
Pilgrim Fathers" is now in course OF rehearsal,
and win be given with all the effect possible TO be
talent Of Washington city.
The Cantata itself is based upon the historical
events connected with the landing of the Pilgrims
Mt Plymouth their feelings upon leaving their
homes, TO seek freedom of conscience in new
country their passage across the Atlantic, and the
Joy inspired by the sight ofland-the country DIES.
tined 10 be the chosen refuge of the people Of
God" their encounters with the wild-trbss and
the final TREATIES Of peace. All these are depicted
with truthfulness by the music, the effect pro-
duced will be grand and impressive
The characters which make up the Cantata are
as follows, with the ladies' and gentlemen to whom
they have been assigned:
Elder.--Mr. ]. B. Dawson, of st. Johns choir
Captain.-Mr. Joseph H. Daniel, of Wesley
Chapel choir. a
Elders son.--Mr. +. Glenroy, off Street Pres
byterian choir
Elders Daughter.-Miss Reed, Of Wesley Chapel
choir.
Captains sister.--Mrs. r. Dennis, Of Fourth
Presbyterian choir.
Indian Chief--Mr. Thomas L. Potter, Of FOun-
dry choir.
Then follow quartettes of sailors, QUARTET s Of
pilgrims semi-choruses Of Indians, and semi-cho-
ruses of the Puritans which have been distributed
among the various choirs attached to the Associa-
ton; and the choruses by the united voices of
some three hundred singers, with instrumental ac
compartment
The conductor, Mr.. +. A. Tucker, has labored
most asiduously in the preparation of the music
and the distribution Of the parts, to give the best
possible effect; and we predict for the people of
Washington one of the greatest musical treats
that could possibly be given south Of Boston.
ARTISTS IN WASHINGTON. Perhaps there is no
other city in the Union blessed with fine artists
AZ ours. We give below short list of them, to-
gether with the subjects they are now engaged
upon:
Mr.. Clements, ex-consul at Messina, has recently
produced some landscapes, which shows deep
knowledge of color. One, the Prison of Chillon,
reminds one Of Turner'S pictures.
Mr.. Walker, an English portrait painter located
here, had full length of the Duke of Wellington,
and good copy of Vandyke, at the Mechanics
Institute Exhibition.
DR.. Stone, the sculptor, has nearly completed
busts Of Professors Henry and Bache. Clarke Mills
is preparing statue of jackson for New Orleans.
NJ prott he Il
We learn that some pictures are on their way here
from "Purser" Boggs, who went with the Ring
gold expedition-and expect soon to see those of
the artists who visited japan.
Mr.. Champion, who represents her gracious Ma
jesty Victoria the First is an amateur artist Of
merit and it Is difficult to say whether he displays
the most ability as water colorist, or pen-sketch-
er, or painter in oils His productions in either
branch of art show decided genius and careful
study.
Mr.. Eastman, who has been on duty here for
four or FIVE years. drawing Illustrations for School
crafts Indian book, has been ordered to join his
regiment He was, il will be remembered, teacher
Of drawing at West Point, and is an artist of me.
rit although his pictures lack force, and are badly
colored.
Mr.. Cranch, son of the venerable Judge, is
painting fine portrait of Benton, and varies his
labor by an occasional landscape. 1t lis to be re-
GREETED that he will not put more of his exquisite
conceptions Of Shakespeare upon canvass, for no
American artist is more imbued with the spirit OF
the Bard Of Avon. Mr.. Cranch is now permanent
ly located here, and has studio on Four and halt
street.
We will mention others tomorrow.
LAWS OF THE DIsrRicr.-we extract further
from Mr.. NJ. Thompsons work the following legal
information in regard to the District Of Columbia
There is, practically, no insolvent law, or act of
insolvency of force, except in regard to Corpora
ton fines.
There Is no law authorizing divorces in this Dis
trict; the power to grant them is exclusively vest
ed in Congress, but has never yet been exercised
by that body.
There is no statute in the District of Columbia
authorizing married woman to become sole
trader; and no such right exists at common law.
Serg. Rawle, X. 2S9.
A judgment constitutes lien upon real estate,
from the moment of its rendition, but does not
bind personal property until execution is issued
and lodged in the hands of the Marshal
No person can be held to bail in any civil suit,
nor imprisoned for any debt, except Corporation
fines, and then not exceeding ninety days for any
one offence Act of Congress, Feb. 2, 1881
From the judgment of this Court there lies an
appeal, In cases where the matter in dispute is Of
the value of one thousand dollars and upwards, to
the Supreme Court Of the United States.
Inc MEIhofoblIAF mhtHAflCS INSTITUTE on
Wednesday evening elected the following list Of
officers:
President, Joseph Henry first Vice President
Francis Mohun; second, Charles +. Wood; third
Joseph Bryan fourth, VIM. b. Todd; Correspond
ing Secretary, Thomas Rich Recording Secretary
Peter M. Pearson Financial Secretary, Henry Jan
ney Treasurer, VIM. y. Bayly; Librarian Hollis
Amidon Directors, Phineas ]. Steer, Thos. Crea.
ser, Valentine Harbaugh, Charles Edmonston,
VIM. II. Ward, A. Baldwin, Samuel Lewis, James
0'Neil, and Thomas Berry.
RYLAND CHAPEL CoScrRr.--We understand that
the concert given last week by the choir attached
to this station, will be repeated some time next
week. The evening was very unproptious, which
prevented the attendance Of large number of per
sons who had purchased tickets, and who were ex-
tremely anxious to attend. Notwithstanding the
unfavorsble aspect Of the weather, however, q
goodly number were in attendance and the sing
ing was Of so mertorious character that the wish
for repetition has been unanimous. Due notice
of the time will be given the readers of the Organ