Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-02-20

son and Jackson have been my guides in politics,
and my own dear mother has been my sole instruc.
| tor, under God in my social life; and although
many may prize the mother of Washington much,
/ prize nay own dear mother more. Yet win
4 yierd TO no man in due reverence TO Washington
and his mother And your memorialst will ever
pray for the prosperity Of Washington City and
your honorable body,
NJ @e Respectfully,
JAMES ROBERTSON,
i OF New York, Editor of the Truth
Mr.. Smith moved that Messrs. Gales a Seaton
have permission TO withdraw certain papers ; but
an objection arising, from the fact that bill was
based upon them, the motion was laid on the table.
Mr.. Dom, from the select committee, TO which
was referred the subject Of establishing hay scales,
submitted written report, with bill authorizing
the Mayor to cause hay scales to be erected In the
First Third and Sixth wards at convenient points,
fixing the salaries Of the weighers, &c. which,
upon his motion, was ordered to be printed for the
use Of the Board.
On motion of Mr. Busey, the Board then adj
journed.
AMusExEsTs. The National Theatre was largely
attended last evening, to witness the beautiful rep
resentation Of" Uncle Toms Cabin" and it was a
4 high compliment to the actors TO see the tears
standing in the eyes of great number. The ire
sistible pathos connected with this drama is won
derfully affecting.
Macallister's Golden Soirce comes off tonight at
which five gold Watches and fifty other prizes, are
to be distributed to the audience gratis in connex-
ion with the entertainment of the incompatible
4 Magician and his estimable lady.
The Dying Gladiator is ON Pennsylvania avenue,
near Third street.
The Fancy Dress Ball Of the Island Social Club,
at the Assembly Rooms last evening, was a grand
affair." Princess knights courtiers, clowns, jock
eys, Indians, and sailors among the gentlemen,
and flower girls, duchesses, Die Vernons, and the
Goddess of Liberty among the ladies, jostled each
other in the mary dance and giddy waltz.
The costumes were very fine indeed, and re-
aected great credit upon the taste and neatness
of the wearers. A general disposition to revert
back far as the era of Charles the Second in the
selection of their costumes was very perceptible.
THE GREAT FAIR OF THE METROPOLITAN Me-
oHAsIcs' INSTITUTE continues to be crowded with
bright and smiling faces, and wonder, for there
are many articles Of attraction. We noticed espe-
cally stand Of perfumery and fancy soap, deposit
ed by e. McClain, Of Philadelphia. This gentle
man, we understand, has never failed to receive
the first premium at every fair he has attended.
His newlyinvented extracts for the toilet are
tainly very superior, and win compare with the
best American or European productions; especi-
ally his Promethesn and Elysian drops, the dew Of
Felureta, &c. His magnetic soap, vegetable hair
oil, and dentrifces, are sowel known that we deem
any further comment unnecessary.
4 THE FArR.--Several young school girls from
Alexandria, under the charge of Dr. Stabler, wish
ted the Fair yesterday, and made quite an addi-
tional attraction.
The Winnebago Indians also-ysited the Fair
yesterday, and their swarthy painted faces, with
the colors of their costumes, attracted large
crowd of admirers.
A large attendance was at the Fair last evening,
and all appear to be entirely satisfied with the
hibition.
NATIVES ON A SPEEE.-Two Of the Aboriginee
who are now in Washington, composing part Of
the delegation of Winnebagoes, got too familiar
with re-water yesterday, and became so inebriated
that they were taken to the watch-house, and dis
charged this morning
They were on the avenue, near Thirteenth street,
where they were amusing themselves with singing
warsongs, and terrifying the passers-by with their
ferocious war-whoop.
Two RowDrEs.-Humphrey Jordan and John
Butler, two black fellows, who have been in the
habit of coming TO this city and kicking up row
| generally among the negroes here, were arrested
last evening in Georgetown, and committed to jail
to answer the charge of riot.
/ These are part of the gang with which John
Herbert was connected, whose arrest we men,
toned yesterday.
ArYRAY.-Daniel Gould went into the house Of
Mrs. Gibson near the 18th street bridge on Sunday
evening, and was Immediately ordered out by
Henry Webster who had no more right than him
self Not giving him time however to get out, he
assaulted Gould and was pounding him when the
latter drew a small pocket-knife, and stabbed him
| In the bowels. He was Immediately arrested and
committed to jail, although the evidence win no
doubt acquit him, on the ground Of selfdefence.
PoIIcr CouRr = CENTRAL STATION Before
Myer aud Birch.--Joseph Richards Irish, Kassah
Davis, N. c., both over 6fty years old; David
Davids, Henry Smith and William Meter, young
men, none over 81 years Of age, and George Simp-
son Of Va, were accommodated with lodging.
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MAeIsrRArE TAXING TO THE "RIsG."-A rich
scene was exhibited on Saturday last, at one Of
our magistrates Offices, not mile from Twelfth
street. between a political justice, who figured so
largely at the "Carusi meeting" and highly re
spectacle citizen, who, having case continued TO
Saturday morning; and attending at the appointed
hour, expressed some surprise on learning that
the case had already been decided against him,
and made some inquiry as 10 the Interpretation
by the magistrate Of certain testimony in the case
whereupon the judge began to show fight; and
upon a second inquiry Of this nature, 10, and be
holdl the Judge became quite lost in the pugilst,
descended from the Judgment seat to the arena,
rapPed his foe, and essayed to hurl him from bis
Jurisdiction; whereupon the law-abiding citizen
politely bowed himself from the presence Of the
very digni6ed judge.
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