Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-02-07

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that Robert Heller Is the only man In this city or
country that does, or can, perform the great feat
Of q Second Sight" the Magic Drum, and many
other fsats entirely new and original with Mr..
Heller In one word, he is now universally ac-
knowIedged 70 be me Aayieian Of the World
We notice that tomorrow evening closes his
engagement in our city so secure your seats in
advance.
Tine BALE FOR THE RELIEY OF THE Poor. This
ball which was given by the Washington High
landers, at the Assembly Rooms, was eminently
successful About 400 tickets were sold, max
ing the gross receipts 81 400 as the tickets we're
one dollar.
The hall was perfectly crammed, although many
went away in the early part of the evening Those
who did not foresse the snow which covered the
ground at eleven o'clock last night we're obliged
70 wait hours for hacks, and two ladies' with their
escort, were seen trudging through the snow on
foot about four o'clock this morning
However, at the hall, every thing was happy and
pleasant, and the benevolent motive which appear
ed to have actuated all beamed out from the coun-
tenancs in chserfulness and beauty.
LRoruRE IN ALExANDRIA.--The Rev. Mr. Sun
derland, Of Four-ahalf street Presbyterian Church.
in this city delivered lecture upon the Moral
and Religious Improvement Of Young Men" in
Alexandria last evening, before the Young Mems
Christian Association Of that city. The discourse
was highly spoken Of by those who were fortunate
enough to get seat at the NJ. E. Church South
where it was delivered.
ALE1ASDRIA.-The Independent Order of Rech
abites have elected the following officers: G. T.
Hampton, s. L. Emerson, p. G. r.; s. S. Cover,
G. r.; William H. Lylss, D. r.; s. Risdon, R.
s.; R. s. Bayliss, F. s.; r. r. Snyder, T.; VIM. D.
Padgett, L.; r. Trusler, l. g.; Jas. T. Crump, 0. G.
The whole number initiated during the quarter end
ing January 20, was Is; total number Of members,
all of whom are in good standing 60 Remaining
in the hands Of the treasurer, SlO7 9s.
IcE--The cold weather has materially increased
the thickness of the ice, and we saw yesterday
several carts with q number Of men engaged in
transporting ice to the different houses Of the
city. There never will be better time for the
gathering Of ice to allay the heat of the coming
summer than now, and those who are fortunate
enough to have an ice-house, win do well in filling
it now, with this thick and beautifulice
CHESAPEAKE AND Ono CANAL-Great efforts
are now being made in the up country in favor Of
this work, and endeayors made to wake up those
engaged in sending merchandise from Cumberland
to Georgetown to the economy of the canal, in OPP
has been completed so that in the severest drought
water enough can be obtained to float any number
Of boats, and no stoppage of navigation from that
cause will cease to be longer feared.
The Cumberland Journal says the following to
the coal dealers: 8
snow do your duty, the canal is prepared to do
hers. Give it at least the due proportion of your
shipments. Start with spring, send on your coal,
there are boats ready, and the work stands war
ranted not to fail. Let 1t be borne in mind that
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad is about to raise
the price upon freight-this is consideration that
should attract the attention of the companies. If
the railroad carries out this intention, this is ano
ther inducement for transfer of shipments. A
canal boat of itself is competent to transport an
equal amount with small train of cars and let the
road complete its double track as proposed it viii
not then be able to supply the demand. What
then is to be doneS Place your tboats upon the
canal Cumberland will revive and grow instrength,
ishing condition, will flock here. Your possessions
will increase in value, and the entire coal region Of
Allegheny win be fully developed.
/" The present general superintendent Is the
choicest selection the Board could have made to
fill the post he now occupies. Under his supervis-
ion the work at all times will be kept in repair so
that no detentions nor mishaps may be dreaded"
METROPOLITAN RAILROAD OFFICE GEoRaErows
FEE. 8, 1s55.--At the regular monthly meeting of
the Board of Directors held this day, the following
preamble and resolutions we're adopted
The Board of Directors Of the Metropolitan Rail
road Company, finding themselves deprived by
death Of one Of their most estimable members,
deem 1t proper to give expression to their feelings
in the following resolutions:
Resolrsd That this Board find themselves una
BILE to express the deep regret they experience on
account of the removal by death, of their late,
Unable and much-beloved coaborer, John w.
Marry; that, in his death, they have sustained an
irreparabe loss, and the railroad firm and valua-
BILE friend; and they can but respond to the al
ready universally accorded sentiment, that the
community have been deprived Of member whose
place cannot easily be filed.
Resolved, That the sympathies of this Board are
hereby extended to the afflicted family of our de.
ceased friend.
RESOLVED, That these resolutions be published,
and that the Secretary Of this Board be directed
communicate a copy OF the same to Mrs. Maury.
II. DODGE, President.
J.W. DKEBLE, Secretary.
PoLrcE.--It appears, by the report of the Chief
Of Police TO the Mayor, for the month Of january,
that there have been Judgments and costs rendered
against various individuals, amounting, in all, TO
tho s,,ro If al OIO az There was collected and
paid into the treasury Of the Corporation, by the
different police officers, the sum Of $685. IA.
PoLIcE CouRr--CEsrRALS rArIos.-Before Nor
sell and Birch.--Jamcs Carney, Hishman, was
lodged last night together with several others
who resort regularly to the guard-house, at any