Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-06-18
CITY INTELLIGENCE.
TO Adyertisers.


FAR greater than that Of any paper In Washington,
with one exception; and the weekly circulation, which
already reaches ten thousand, 10 increasing at the
rate Of several hundred week. II has increas-
cd at this rate with remarkable regularity, from the
first month Of its publication. Advertisers who wish
TO give their advertsementsa wide circulation, should
bear these facts in mind The daily Organ is dstrib-
uted chiefly in Washington, Georgetown, Alexandria,
Fredericksburg, Richmond Norfolk, Portsmouth, and
Baltimore. The weekly Organ is sent TO every quar-
ter Of the Union.
PRoPosED RATIFICATION MEErING.--A meeting
OF the friends of the American party in this city
occurred on last Saturday evening, in American
Hall, to consider the propriety of holding mass
meeting at some early day.
8. Yorke Alice, Esq, was called to the chair,
and Mr. w. &. Waters appointed secretary
On motion of Mr.. r. 8. Evans, II was agreed that
this meeting recommend to the citizens of Wash
ington that a mass meeting, in ratification of the
proceedings Of the National Council of the Ameri-
can party, at its late session in Philadelphia be
held in this city on Thursday evening next at the
City Hall and also that committee of three
from each ward be appointed, to generally super
intend arrangements for such meeting.
After some discussion, the following were APP
pointed TO compose this committee
First Ward. N. Craig, II. Addison, and -
Second Ward. P. Dickinson, W. Z, Waters,
and T. Fitch.
Third Ward-T. Eckardt, James A. Wise, and
Mr.. Gettngs
Fourth Ward--F. A. Tucker, 7. B. Brown, and
H. Lyle.
Fifth Ward-Mr. Champion, Mr.. Kidwen, and
Mr.. Summers
Sixth Ward-To be supplied.
Seventh Wards. Y. AtLee, J. L. Smith, and
DR.. Stewart.
A committee, consisting of Messrs. Alice, J.
d. Craig v. Ellis, F. S. Evans, J. M. McCalla, s.
9. Busey, and Dr. Davis, were appointed to pre-
pare suitable resolutions to be read ut the contem
plated meeting.
Various other subsidiary committees, so as to
perfect arrangements, were also appointed.
Other unimportant business was transacted after
which the proceedings of the meeting were order
ed to be published in the american Organ.
The meeting then adjourned to meet on next
Wednesday evening. w. L. WATERS,
Secretary.
PUBLIC ScHOoLs.-The annual examination of
the Public Schools of this city was commenced on
Saturday. To-day the following schools will be
examined:
Primary No. /, first district Washington Libra
ry, 18th street; to be examined by Messrs. Zen.
nett, Davis, Bacon, and Alice. Miss M. G. Wells,
Teacher.
Primary No. l, second district; schoolhouse,
Judiciary Square Messrs, Magruder, Bates, Dick
inson, and Pearson. Miss E. Parsons, Teacher
Primary No. /, junior department, third district;
public schoolhouse, late market house; Messrs.
Hanson, Polk, and Knight. Miss J. F. Acton,
Teacher.
The following will be examined tomorrow:
Junior department of Primary No. Q, first dis
trict; Wilson's Hall, corner of Pennsylvania ave-
nue. and 10Th street Messrs Bennett, Bates, Pear
son, and Polk. Mrs. s. E. Coale Teacher
Junior department Of Primary No. 2, second dis.
triet; Methodist Church South, sth street; Messrs.
Bacon, Dickinson, Davis, and Alice. Miss G. Nc
earthly, Teacher.
Primary No 2, third district public school
house, late market house Messrs. Hanson Ma
gruder, and knight. Miss F. Elvans, Teacher.
THE METROPOLITAN MECHANICS INSTITUTE Of
this city, have resolved on exhibition next
spring The late effort in this city was attended
with loss of more than thousand dollars We
are gratifed to know that, instead of yielding to
the depressing influence OF this, the Institute has
resolved to use increased means to insure future
success and thus retrieve their loss
The number Of adult members Of the Institute
for the year ending December IA, 1854, 482 ju-
nior members, 1871 making nm aggregate of 643.
From the report Of the last exhibition in Febru-
airy, the following account is taken
Expenditures, as per detailed report $8,626 90
Receipt from admission tick
Received from Mr.. Weaver
for the privilege OF sale Of
refreshments $50 90
Making total Of e,22o 90
Leaving an amount expended over and
above the receipts of 405 81
To which will have to be added for
printing circulars, handblIs cata-
logues, exhibition reports, &c. 900 90
Making the exhibition a loss to the In
1t is also worthy of notice that at the last exhi
bition there were upwards of TOO more depositors
than at the first.
EIcURsIoS,-The lovers of pleasure, who dwell
among u.s. must remember that the gallant corps
of volunteer militia, the Marion Rifles, have
cursion tomorrow afternoon, down the river.
The very best cotillion music has been engaged
TO accompany them, and the boat George Wash
ington will convey the company and their friends
to the White House pavilion. A glorious time las
is usual under the auspices Of the corps) may be
anticipated.
PERsosAL.-On Thursday last, Senior Don Luis
Molina presented his credentials to the Secretary
of State and was received as Charge dAffares Of
the Republic of Costa RIGA.
Colonel Joe ShiIlington, of periodical notoriety,
Is to start for Europe soon.
The Rev. A. G. Carothers pastor Of the Assem-
blys Church. corner of Fifth and l streets to whom
for the purpose is also the Of departure for
Europe. Mr. Carothers has expressed the hope
that few weeks only will be necessary.
REAL EsTATE.-Mr. J. @. Mcclure sold on Sat
urday, three lots in subdivision Of square 2sl,
follows:
Lot No. 3, for "a cents foot, to s. J. Massey,
Esq. Lots No. and Z, to N. s. Fort, for % cents
a foot.
These lots arc valuable property, being situated
at the corner of Thirteenth street west and st.
north, in thriving and growing location.
FALSE PRETEScEs.-OHicer Reese arrested
person named George A. Watson, on a warrant
issued by Justice John II. Goddard, on Saturday.
The following arc the circumstances, as obtained
from the magistrate; Watson engaged band for
the purpose of serenadng the successful candi-
dates OF the First and Second Wards in the recent
election, and including Mr.. Roche (who wasn't
elected) in the list Of those who to be sere-