Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-08-09
CITY INTELLIGENCE.


rain last night the concert room Of the "KunkeIs"
was well filed, and every delighted at the per
formances there exhibited. The desire TO hear the
famous "Wells children is immense, and il is
only hoped that the manager win be SO literally
Patronzed as TO induce him TO keep those sweet
little creatures" las the ladies all call them) with
US for some time yet. Ahrend ON the violincello
Lehr in the low comedy eyerybodys favorite
johnson, in his dances, and the unsurpassed per-
former on the ACCORDION, Brown, is a treat which
Is not served up by any other troupe but the one
now performing to crowds at 0dd-Fellows' Hall
But George, ballad, my dear boy from you, is
what your old friends want occasionally.
THE UNION EXCURSION. most delightful
Excursion In which we have ever participated,
land we've been on many) came off yesterday
Two Of the fastest boats on the Potomac having
been chartered by the company, the first one left
here in the morning ut o'clock A. NJ, the last at
2P. NJ, both being filed with lads and lassies,
bent on having jovial time; and good time
they did have too. After stopping at the NAVY
Yard and Alexandria, and taking from each place
large number of pleasure seekers. the galy deck
cd steamer sped her way to the White House, pass
ing In her course Fort Washington, and the ever to
be cherished and reverenced Mount Vernon. on
70 that palace OF fun and delight, the White House
Pavilion
Another partner wanted here" Here's one,
SIR !" "al right" go ahead, Mr.. Leader" and
on goes the musicians, led by the popular Mr.. Jaw
breakerdecrantz, and the dance commenced in good
earnest From early noon till evening late" did
the sweet creatures and their gallant partners
while away the hour in the innocent and inspiring
pleasures Of the " hop"
As We gazed upon the fairy forms and happily
lighted up countenances of the dancers yesterday,
we could not help, however, asking ourselves the
question, Where are the beautiful faces aud
graceful forms Of those who crowded the excursion
decks of the good old steamer Columbia dozon
years agoT' We heard a sigh, and turning round,
FLUTES" stood near US.
Our gallant fremen we're well represented on
the occasion. Members Of the Northern Liberty,
Hook and Ladder, Columbia, Perseverance,, and
Vigilant, from Georgetown, being on board. All
Of whom, arrayed in their tasteful and appropriate
uniforms, gave a varied and picturesque appear
ance to the scene of festvity The President of
the Union, our efficient City Register, and the
ever-welcome and jovial President of the Board of
Common Council, were the especial guests Of the
company on this occasion; not forgetting, though,
a certain distinguished gentleman who had spe
cial invitation very kindly transmitted to him, for
which he returns his sincere and heartfelt thanks
The REGArrA.--The Mount Vernon steamer,
and the adjacent shores of the Potomac were filed
yesterday, to witness the long talked of and anx-
iousy expected boat race, which OH account Of the
very favorable state of the weather, proved beau
tiful and exciting affair. The surface Of the river
was literally covered with large number of anne
teur crafts, manned by youthful and sanguine
sportsmen, who seemed to take great interest in
the result of the contest A large number of the
" fair assembled at the Arsenal Grounds, and
wharves near by who, from the interest they seem
ed to take In the affair." gave reason to believe
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an additional incentive to the crews of the differ
ent boats engaged in the race to do their duty and
gain the applause of the girls they left behind
them"
The boats started--every sail was crowded on,
and, amidst the cheers, shouts, and waving of
banners, and snow-whte handkerchief of the spec
tators on Shore and in the steamer, the beautiful
little craft Know-Nothing of the Navy Yard
came out far ahead of all OF her competitors ali
of whom though, by the by, sailed well, and lost
none of their reputation by the spirited manner in
which they contested for the prizes.
What's in name, Shakespeare asks But the
old aud time honored bard lived in other days than
these or be would, by this time, have his question
answered-we think.
FIaHr.-A /" free fight" came of yesterday lust
after the boats engaged in the regatta bad made
fast to their respective wharves. Quite crowd
collected to witness tho gladiatoria feats of the
contestants and one Of the party, rather celebra.
ted as puglst heretofore, got fits" from one of
the champions engaged in the little termination of
the "sports" Of the day Several warrants have
been issued against the parties TO this affair." and
We no doubt shall hear from them all again at the
proper time.
CoTsrrrUuoNALs IN TRoUBLK.--Jacob Lessner
and Alvin Schell, two of the German confederacy,
got into row yesterday al Wingenroth's Restau-
nd of
plates, dishes, &c, which they hurled at each
others heads in the excitement of the moment,
were arrested by officer, and brought before
Justice Hollingshead, Of the Third Ward Police,
and bound over to keep the peace.
Secretary Marcy returned from Old Point Com
font to-day. His health, we trust, has been bene-
hted by the trip.
The newly-appointed Commissioner of the Land
Office, Mr. Hendricks, enters upon his duties TO.
day.
Hon. S. A. Douglas, of Illinois, arrived in this
city last evening, aud put up at Browns Also,
Hon. j. L. Taylor, Is at the same house.
Hon. Thomas A. Hendricks arrived In the city
yesterday evening, and is stopping at the Kirk.
wood House.
THERE has been issued, up to to-day, 16,455
land warrants, or about 5000 per month since the
issuing Of such commenced.
warrant for $50 acres was issued, on Tuesday
last 20 Mrs Gaines, the highly-esteemed widow Of
the late General L. p. Gaines, U. s. A.
ALICE 9. PRicE.-The steamer Alice O. Price
did not make her regular trip on Tuesday last be-
ing detained In order 10 undergo inspection accord
ing 10 law. The report Of the inspectors is very
favorable, and the steamer will leave tomorrow as
usual.
The members Of our two Boards Of Councilmen
take a recess Of a few weeks, commencing on Mon
day last. We trust that when they again meet,
that each and every one may be in the enjoyment
of Heavens greatest blessing-good health.
Mr.. Mcconnell, of Illinois, accepts the Office of
Fifth Auditor Of the Treasury, aud will enter upon
bis duties Immediately.
POLICE CoURT-CENTRAL STATIos.--Before Jus
tees NorseH and Birch--Abm. Smsllwood, being
out after hours sent down TO certain locality
vulgarly called the workhouse,n where he can
not only be out after hours, but IN during certain
hours when he'd like to be ont.