Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-02-17
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

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open tonight for J. A. Keenan, and his excellent
stock company, who propose to entertain our citi-
zens with picture of " True Southern Life, or
Uncle Tom as he Is" with the character of Eva, to
be personated by Little Louisa Parker, girl of six
years Of age Our friends in Alexandria speak
highly Of the talent of this company, and We trust
their efforts win be duly appreciated
MAcAELIsrER's THIRD GOLDEN SoIREE comes oil
tonight at Odd Fellows Hail. s425-4 gold
watches, silver ones, and numerous other elegan-
ces are to be distributed gratis to those who are
fortunate enough to get inside the door, and We
anticipate there win be, as heretofore, q grand
rush.
PowELL's PICrURE OF De Soro.--Y esterday this
much talked Of painting arrived, and was elevated
to the unoccupied niche in the rotundo of the Cap
itoi for the inspection and judgment Of the people
The universal opinion, so far we can learn, is
that of unqualified appreciation, although we do
not discover the remarkable beauty and delicacy
of coloring which some appear to have done. We
subjoin the following excellent description of it
from the Sentinel merely saying to our readers go
and see, and then judge for yourselves:
covery Of the Mississippi by Dc Soto. In the far
oil horizon the Father of Waters is seen majesti-
cally rolling through an incommensurable space.
The poetry of the wilderness is stamped upon the
landscape, and each succeeding flood seems to in
dictate the existence of new undiscovered regions,
the secret of which is only known to that unparal-
leled river. On the banks of it, just trodden by
European feet, we see Dc Soto on magnificent
horse. Struck by the immensely of the picture
under his eyes, he seems to be insensible to the
offer made TOXIN by tribe of Indians kneelng at
his feet. He is followed by soldiers Of all coun-
tries dressed in different armors according to their
nationality, some foot others riding all seeming
anxious TO contemplate the unknown panorama
rolling itself before them.
" The frightened appearance of the animals at,
the sight OF the Indians the moving of the can
non, the sight of the wounded soldiers the rushing
ofthe army, and the clash of arms, are marked in
strong features the different grounds of the pic
ture. II is of the strongest descriptions of ac-
tive life we have ever beheld and we doubt
whether the pencil can express in more vivid
and striking form the act of a peaceful invader,
the fatigue, the DANGER and the reward attached to
invasion. On the other side we see religion Ia
king possession, in the name of God, of the newly
acquired land, and the image of Christ lifted up
in the air as the harbinger Of civilization"
MECHANICS INSTITUTE FAIR-Thc spacious halls
of the Smithsonian Institution were crowded last
evening with host of visitors. Excellent music
was furnished at intervals by the band and select
choir with universal drumming of the various
pianos at different portions of the extensive estab-
ment
The Institute appears to be reaping rich har-
vest from the number of visters, which they really
deserve. The objects to which the receipts are to
be appropriated commend themselves to every in
telligent man, who hopes for the further advance
ment of human progress.
ARTICLES OF FooD FOR THE EXHIBITIONS
are requested by Mr.. Connolly, the Superintendent
of the Metropolitan Exhibition, to state that bread,
biscuit cake and other articles of food that cannot
be long preserved, will be tested by the jurors
every Wednesday and Saturday, between the
hours of ten, A. NJ. and two P. M, and immedi-
ately after sent to some charitable institution of
the city.
THE RIvER.-We are pleased to be able to state
that the river is entirely clear this morning. Yes
terday the ice moved below and above the bridge,
and the fears which were entertained of the safety
of the Long Bridge are now done away with.
There appears to have been no rise in the river,
caused by the recent rains, which is accounted for
by the fact that the heavyIrain which we have
been visited with, confined entirely to this vi
cinity and below the city; no rain or snow of any
consequence having fallenup in the mountains. The
northeast winds which accompanied the rain, also
contributed materially in keeping the tides down
the river, thus lessening the chance Of great rise
DRowSED.-The body of John Ash was this
morning taken from the canal in Georgetown. A
his pocket.
PUpDING.--Wc have received a Farina Pudding
from Messrs. Hecker & Bro, whose exhibition of
Farina wheaton grits, meal and -four, at the south
east the Fair has attracted much attention.
and which said pudding is most excellent.
As the proof of the pudding is in the eating"
we would urge our readers to visit and inspect that
corner where they win find several buildings, all
ready 10 TASTE and which they will not fail duly to
appreciate.
PIcKrocKErs.-.-The two men who were arrested,
suspected Of picking the pocket of Mrs. Barr, had
an examination before Captain Birch yesterday,
and were held over till to-day to continue the ex:
found to have money in each waistcoat ynd panta-
looms pocket and IS note in his watch pocket
The evidence against them is, however, so meagre
and insufficient they win probably be discharged
from custody.
We would again caution all who 60 to the exhi-
btion, to take only sufficient money with them to
pay their expenses, as We have pickpockets who
are driving at their business with great energy and
cxpertness.
BANK DIvIDENDs.-The Bank of the Valley in
Virginia, which has heretofore usually declared the
largest dividends has this year been equalled by
the Northwestern Bank, each having declared n
dividend Of five per cent.
Our citizens need not have any hesitation in re-
ceiving notes banks whose affairs seem to be in
such fourishing condition.
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