Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-02-08
CITY INTELLIGENCE


ExHBuIos on rHE METROPOLITAN ksrIrurE.-
The large and spacious halls Of the Smithsonian In
sttuton arc now nearly full Of works and articles in
all branches of science and arts and win form the
most interesting exhibition Of the kind In Wash
ington.
We are glad to notice two prominent articles IN
the hall The first meets you Immediately as you
enter, and is a model Of the Washington Monu-
ment. 1t is elevated upon pedestal, ON the sides
Of which are inscriptions which we here give
Upon the 'front.' which ID towards the north, is
"a tribute TO Washington" on the east Is First
in war; first in peace, and first in the hearts Of his
countrymen y on the south. "Washington National
Monument to be built by the voluntary contribu-
lions OF the American people y and ON the west,
This republic is proud Of her jewels; she forgets
mot her statesmen and her heroes; but delights to
honor them while living, and to commemorate
them when dead"
the reception Of funds to complete the work, and
the whole is ornamented with miniature American
flags.
The second article is a superb quilt, made by
Mrs. Fowler, of Baltimore, and is most magnif-
cent afair -Four American flags, with tassels orna
ment the quilt, worked in silk, and two eagles with
Americas "shield," are worked at either side. It
is of the most exquisite manufacture, and an honor
to the handand heart" of the lady contributing it.
We shall notice the prominent features, as the
Exhibition continues; and here we may add, that
the opening exercises will be performed this even
ing according TO the notice given in yesterdays
paper. Y
INCREASE or PAY.--While rambling over the
Smithsonian Institution yesterday, we- could not
fail to notice the gentlemany and affabe demeanor
exhibited by the police who are detailed for duty
during the exhibition. In fact, we consider this
full prominenta feature any in the success Of
the exhibition. We remember the discussion in
the city council chamber, when the pay was fixed
at the mesgre sum of 81 80 per day, and thought
then as now, that it was abominable, Laborers
get that sum per day and cease their work at sun
down, while those officers who have to stay day
and night, or till ten o'clock, probably and having
the responsibility resting upon them Of the safety
Of the entire collection of articles from pilferers
We only throw out these remarks, hoping some
one of the city government win see these men
fully recompensed for their arduous services
EXTENSION OF THE CAPIroL.--Already the sum
of$2s5o 900 has been appropriated for the extern
sion Of the United States Capitol, of which there
has been expended 81, 1857, 500 80 leaving availa-
blefor the year ending June 80, 1885, 81 $685. $50 e.
For the service of the year 1855 there viii be re-
quired the sum Of $4,000.
Notwithstanding this, it seems that it will be a
long time, ere 1t will be finished.
COLONIZATION SocIErY.-This Society has been
prosecuting its work during the past year with in
creasing success in Virginia. 1t sent from the State
to Liberia within that time, 272 emgrants, and has
taken up several thousand dollars of the State
appropriation, for the assistance Of emigrants.
ORDNArIos.-Last evening, at the new Presby-
rian church in the First ward, the Rev. 7. N Has
kell was ordained and installed as pastor of the So
ciety worshppng there, with the appropriate, in
teresting ceremonies
Rev. A. G. Carothers presided, and the sermon
was delivered by Rev. Mason Noble, of the Sixth
church; delivery of the charge by Rev. B. sunder-
land and the address to the people was made by
the Rev. Nj. Danforth.
CEsrRx MARKEr, Feb. S.-Prices-B whole
sale, - rs IS rs retail, Is cts. per h. Pork
Hogs, 81 80; retail, IL l-2 cts. per Id. Ham, IL
Ia cents per lib. Sausages, IL IL cents per Id.
Mutton, IL IL cents per pound. Butter, rs to 80
cents per Id, Cheese, Is cents per ID. Eggs, rs
cents per dozen. Turkeys, rs cents to q, so
each; chickens, 81 1-2 TO 50 Ia cents pair.
Hay, 81 60per cwt. Straw, 10 cents per cwt.
Wood-Pine, "a 80; Hard, So per cord. Meal,
81 10 per bushel Shorts, rs cents. Ship-stuffs,
80 cents per bushel Oats, SO l-2 cents per bushel
We have left our quotations of wood and straw
as they were on Tuesday, although at o'clock
1.-THE time Of making our report there was not a
load of either article in market. There were but
four loads ofhay and the price advanced 25 cents
per cwt.
All other articles were about the same, and
business appeared TO be quite dull
RIor.-Four or five young men on Monday night
about twelve O'Clock, feeling exceedingly merry
Maryland avenue, where, after ndulging in noisy
and uproarious familiarity with the inmates, they
were politely requested to leave. They vamosed
the rancho" but feeling indignant at their
monious dismissal, gave parting salute in the
way of bickbats, &C., which spoiled entirely the
symmetry Of one Of the windows. They were ar
rested and this morning were obliged TO give Sc
curity TO answer at court
CIRcUIr CouRr--This court commences it's
spring term next Monday.
From the appearance and other dockets Il Is
expected to be a long and exceedingly laborious
term.
A number of important equity cases viii come
up for Judicial decision, and the tigous spirit Of
the people Of the District win no doubt make It a
lucrative season for the attaches Of the law.
PoLIor CouRr-CHsrRALS rAros.--Befo Nor
sell and Bireh-William Jordan, a man Of So
years, who was born in Pennsylvania, and brought
up or "rsised in Ireland, according to his own