Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-11-14
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

NEW BulLprxos The number Of buildings
erected in this city the present year has not BEEN
large, owing to the scarcity OF meney but i is
observed that an unusual number OF the newly
erected houses are of q superior class.
Mr.. Thomas Bagdeg has erected a block OF five
houses ON Indiana avenue which forms conspicu-
Gus ornament Of that section Of the town. The
centre house, which IL wider than the others, has
been rented by the Peruvian Minister. II Is one
Of the finest and most comInodous houses in the
city, and Is supplied with all the modern improve
ments, as are all the houses in this block.
These houses have English Easements, with
drawing-rooms on the floor above and two full sto-
ries and attic above the drawing rooms--making
four stories and an attic in ALL They built OF
brick, in the Italian style, with brown mastic
fronts, and French windows The great elevation
Of these houses, and the fine architectural taste
displayed in the exterior, render them conspicu-
GUS feature OF our city. n ss "
General John II. Eaton has just completed two
handsome threc-story houses on the corner Of
and Goth streets, opposite the old Western Mar
ket-r These honses are excellently planned, and
will each accommodate large family. sS
The new market house on X street, at the west
end, ID rapidly advancing TO completion. The roof
ID supported by iron columns, and il viii be light
ed with gas at night This Is the most prominent
public Improvement Of the season, erected by the
city authorities and will doubtless be appreciated
by the denizens Of the First Ward. The stalls will
be rented on Friday next. fsg
I The new gasometer on * street. above the mar,
ket 10 Of large dimensions, and win greatly facil
tate the distribution and adequate supply in
that section. Ss,ss.ssst,s ssss4 ~ Ttssi "a
The spire Of the Baptist church in Thirteenth
street IL nearly completed. II is beautifully pro-
rortioned, and Of great height, and towers above
all other structures In the city save the dome of
the Capitol A ben, weighing 3, 500 pounds, from
Meneely's factory at West Try, has recently been
placed in the tower Of this church. Il 10 by far
the largest bellin the city, and its tone Is deep
and musical
THE NATIONAL THKArRE.--The Comedy of Err
rors will be performed at the Theatre this evening
for the first time In many years. Mr. Ovens and
Mr.. Jefferson, both excellent comedians viii sus-
tain the parts Of the Two Dromios- The whole
force or the Managers company will also be called
into requisition and the piece viii be performed
throughout In q style seldom Witnessed Of late
years in this city. t.., ssts
The Comedy Of Errors Ia regarded as one OF the
best Of the comedies Of Shakespeare and all lovers
Of the legitimate drama win gladly avail thenl-,
selves aethis opportunity TO witness its perform
ance. gsss .a 4sas8lsl9 gf9 q
We have heard, but we cannot vouch for the
truth or the report that Mr.. and Mrs. Barney VIII
Hams the original delincators Of the Irish boy and
Yankee girl will play at the National Theatre to-
morrow Thanksgiving evening. lfso, we predict
for Manager Jarrett house crowded from par.
quette to dome w
DoS'T FAIL TO Go.---Where Why, to Odd Fel-
lows Hall, where the Kunkel troupe arc nightly
giving their interesting entertainments. Tie per-
torrance last night was fully equal to any previous
entertainment, and the frequent applause Of the
large crowd present was proof that It was justly
appreciated. The singing Of tho Wells children
was received with every manifestation Of approval
a,1 h;s rap,bipad with ha maIndiea a nd dances
Of the troupe renders the entertainment attractive
10 all classes. For the special amusement of the
children the troupe will perform tomorrow after
noon. at which time children will be admitted at
ten cents each. Let everybody go. and go early
If they wish to get seat, for the Kunkels always
draw crowd. ~
THE .ErHrorIAs TRoupE' which delighted the
citizens Of Washington last week with their fine
performances, at Odd Fellows Hail. have played
for two evenings past to crowded houses at Forrest
Hail. Georgetown. They are pronounced by the
citizens of that place to be the best troupe that
has ever appeared there. They were visited yes
terday afternoon by the students of Georgetown
College to the number of about two hundred. To-
night they give their last concert in that place. and
we advise all our Georgetown friends who have
not them to 60 tonight, as 10 viii be their last
chance to witness the terrific scenes of railroad
explosion for twenty-five cents.
FATAL PAsrIME--A WARMING TO BoYs.-Last
night about o'clock, several boys of about seven.
teen years of age playfully boxing each other
in the neighbofbood of the Northern Liberty Mar
ket, when one named Taylor, accidently dealt ano-
ther named Johnson-a blow in the abdomen which
caused his death in ten minutes. The latter was
an apprentice Of Mr.. McCullen, bncklayer corner
of Eighth and X streets aud had Just recovered
from sickness Johnson stated previous to dying,
that the blow was accidentally given. This should
be warning to boys, and no doubt will be to those
who realize the feelings of Taylor at this time.
The NEW DoNE OF TBE CAPIroL-The new
dome Of the Capitol which Is to be constructed Of
cast iron, win be erected by the aid Of derricks,
one Of which viii stand in the centre Of the Ro-
tundo, through the floor Of which IL will descend,
and find support on the arch beneath. The sep
srate pieces Of iron win thus be taken up on tho
outside Of the building, without annoyance to the
ass~-sirt wisdom Of the nation.
The temporary roofing Of the Rotundo is now
finished, and presents far better appearance than
was expected. II Is pierced with several skyligts
and painted white.
GAurIRR.--By reference TO bis advertisement,
our readers win perceive that the celebrated eau
tier Is fully prepared for the winter campaign. His
establishment is Of the most elegant aud we'll
regulated resta,rdnts in the Union, and is justly
regarded as one Of the indispensable Injuries Of
our city. Suangers IN particular, VINO 90 not pa
tronze the hotels, viii find Gauter ever ready to
furnish breakfast, dinner, or supper in any style,
and at reasonable charges
CATALOGUE or THE LIBRARY on CONGRESS. Tho
Catalogue Of the Library Of Congress-, which has
been In preparation for the last two years. on the
South American plan, has been abandoned, and
will not be printed, unless specially ordered by
Congress. new catalogue, on the above plan,
Of the recent additions TO the Library is now