Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-04-11

AAusxNEKrs.---Kunkeps fAxorite troupe Il again
with us, and have brought with them host OF new
and stirring songs. The troupe comprise the same
giorous set who RECALLED the Washing Ia
the fall and have even Improved iii possible) since
their departure. Il is the last time tonight and
the people must never miss hearing them.
Miss Wyette appears as Blanca, In Milman's eel
ebrated tragedy Of Fazio, with Mr.. Taylor a. op-
poste. We notice a new acquisition OF the conn.
| pany in the person Of @. w. Tayleure, who we be-
heve is late from New York, and whom Wa reeol-
lect was a sort Of playwright having dramatized
one o. the popular novels Of the day, for repre-
sentation.
The CONCERT AT RYLASD CHAPEL -Notwith-
standing the inclemencr of yesterday evening the
concert at Ryland Chapel was largely attended by
an admiring and enthusiastic audience. Dear
Heavenly Home" was well delivered The solo
hath and Naomi" was given with much delicacy
and pathos where Shall the Soul Find Rest, "
Ihe White Squat " The Dying Cir, !" The
Bird Let Loose in Eastern Skies, and :. The Death
OF Warren" were wen sung and rapturously APP
plauded All present appeared highly gratifed.
and after benediction by the venerable Father
Griffith, who appeared TO take lively interest in
all the proceedings Of the evening, departed for
their homes.
" MILITARY BALL.--0ur dancing community must
not forget the ball Of the young and spirited corps
the Scott Guards, which comes of at Carusi's Sa-
loon, tomorrow evening.
The corps are In want of lighter muskets and
accoutrements than the army regulations allow,
and propose TO appropriate the proceeds Of the
ball towards obtaining them; and we hope our
military men will give All impetus to their efforts
MAsoNIc.-At a recent annual meeting Of wash
ton Encampment, No l, Knights Templars, the
highest order Of Masonry in this country the fol-
lowing officers were elected for the ensuing wear.
b. b. French, M. f. Grand Commander !; g. A..
Schwartzman, g.; st. Jno. b. Skinner, G. G.; Glenn
ent W. Bennett, Prelate David A. Baird, Treasu-
rer; William j. Rhees, Recorder; Marcus Bull, s.
W.; Josiah Essex, j. W.; j. Il. I. McClery, w.;
Peter S. Kemon Sentinel
Committee on Finances. T. Shugart Peter
IL Hooe, Samuel Grown, Thomas Creeser, T.. Y.
Naylor.
The Grand Commander elect, Major French, we
understand, intends to give the members Of the
Encampment banquet this evening at the Ma
sonic Hall. Every Sir knight in good and regular
standing Is cordially invited to be present.
STABBING AFrRAY.--We understand that diff
Guilty occurred between Mr.. Hamilton Addison, a
son Of the Mayor, and Joseph Deitz, German
coach painter, in Georgetown, Saturday afternoon,
which resulted in the stabbing Of the latter in the
breast, by young Addison with knife
The affair originated from some pecuniary affair,
the German demanding pay from Mr.. Addison,
who is clerk for the line of omnbuses plying be-
tween the two cities. We were unable to learn
which party was in fault.
New UNrroRMs.-The Union Fire Engine Com
pany have lately adopted a new uniform, which
was introduced and manufactured for them by
Mr.. O. M. Skippon, of the First Ward. II con-
sists of buff.colored jacket, with black velvet
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buttons. The cuffs are also of velvet and similar
ly ornamented with buttons.
With the black belts and pants, which make up
the uniform, the Unions" can now make az
bright, If not brighter appearance than any COM
pany in the city.
FAMILY QUARREL.-Richard Truman and his
wife have been unable to agree for some time, and
he was arrested yesterday, while be was enguged
In breaking up the furniture and otherwise misbc-
having himself His brother became his security
to keep the peace, and he was allowed to depart
CIRcUr CouRr-Jadyes MorseA and Dunlop
presidiag.--The only case which has been tried
since our last report has been the case of Alfred
Holmead u.s. II. 7. Wilson and H. s. Davis, No.
lao, which occupied the Court Monday and yes
terday.
In this case Mr. Holmead lived In house of the
defendants, which afterwards became untenant-
able, by reason Of some damage occasioned by a
third party, and during the time the house re-
manned IN this condition ii appeared to be under
stood that Mr.. II. was not to pay the usual rent
Afterwards however, the defendant denied this
and distrained for the rent and Mr.. Holmead
brought suit in replcvin in Consequence.
The jury, by their verdict estimated the damage
at about forty or fifty dollars only, and declared
the rent to be in to the amount of SI25 for
the time during which the house was in this condi-
tion The property taken upon distrain, therefore,
Is TO be restored TO Mr.. Holmead upon the paw.
mcnt Of this sum and costs
large number of witnesses were examined,
and the case ably tried by Mr. Bradley for the
plaintiff, and Mr.. Carlisle for the defendants
No. 20l Jas. Skirving ga b. o. TAyloe was
taken up for trial this morning J. II. Bradley,
Esq, for the plaintiff, J. Carroll Brent and A. A.
Smith, Esqs., for the defendant
PoLIcr CoURr.-Before HorseH d Birch
John Conner, Henry ]. Roberts, and Patrick Pres
ta, were lodged at the expense Of the Corporation