Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-10-25
CITY INTELLIGENCE.


The argument 10 the cases Of Asbury Dickins,
Michael Kourse, and John Rob, adjourned over
from Tuesday, was resumed by Mr.. Badger. He
said that these cases depend upon single ques-
tion-is Il lawful, under the Consultation Of the
United States, for one person to hold two offices
cited the case of Chief Justice Marshall, who, az
the time of his appointment TO the Office Of Chief
Justice Of the United States, was holding the Office
OF Secretary Of State under the administration of
the elder Adams, In 1901, and referred 10 the Civil
List read by Mr.. Baxter in his opening argument
lie also paid just tribute Of praise to Chief JUS
ticc fancy. MI. Badger occupied the attention Of
the court for an hour and three.quarters; and Il
After few explanatory remarks, both by the
solicitor and Mr.. Badger, the case was submitted
for the decision Of the court as to whether testi
inony BIZ taken or not
The court called the case Of J. X. Rogers, (No
81 on the law docket,) This ID claim for the pro-
portional share of the balance due TO each one of
2,103 men Of the Cherokee nation, usnler the trea-
ties Of 1885 and 1896 Mr. Rogers appeared 10
his own behalf read his petition, proceeded in the
argument of the case, and had not concluded his
remarks when the court adjourned.
The court adjourned at o'clock.
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REMOVE THEA--We have several times alluded
70 distractions on the pavements, in the shape Of
old counters, window frames, lumber, boxes &C.,
and we have now to record an injury which was
received bya lady last evening about 10 O'Clock,
while passing along the Avenue, on her way to her
home on Capitol Hill. She came IN contact with,
and stumbled over, one Of these eys7sores, and in
things do not remove thcm--and viii pessistin en-
dangering the limbs Of their felloy-citixeI s--why
let the city policemen attend tot he matter, md
carry out the Corporation law in regard to such
nuisances. nt ts,,
QUAcK. The frcqnenters OF the Northern Lib
elty Market say that geese belonging to persons
living in that neighborhood congregrate in droyes
there, and have become really nm annoyance. As
hogs are seized and sent TO the Asylum for The
benefit Of heinmates, and as the diet in that cs
tablishment has been Of the pork order for some
time past, we understand, let the police, who are
considered generally good epicures select some Of
the latest Of this goose assembly and rcgale the
recipients OF the Corporation bounty with change
in their bill of fare In our opinion, they have as
much right 10 seize geese as hogs, when they be-
comea matter Of complaint, for whats Sauce
Tor the goose, is sauce for the gander.n t 4
3 JUVENILE THIEVES. gentle nan who. keeps 4
tin ware and stove store in the Northern Liberty,
detected yesterday two lads making off with cou-
pie OF copper kettles belonging to him, and which
were displayed before bis place of business, as
sign Of his trade. He gave chase to the young
with their booty Only week since, the same in
dvidual had pair Of fine brqss andirons taken
away IN the same manners These young candi.
dates for "Greenleaf's Point are scurvy set Of
fellows The police are on their track
BANJO 1T BAcK.--One of our friends living at the
Navy Yard says, that on the occasion of the mass
meeting there several weeks ago, that an elegant
United States flag was taken by some person OF
persors in mistake. If the individual who took
that piece of striped bunting willsretur il TO
the Fourth Ward Council Room, they will much
oblige the owner, and our American friends at the
Navy Yard particularly.
q " AND THEN THE ScnooLnoYn--0ur excellent
scminaries and schools for both sexes are now ali
in the tide of successful operation. Crowds Of
boys and girls may be seen every morning with
satchel and shining morning face - creepingS--no-
burrying their steps towards some one or another
OF the many good schools with which our city
abounds. And it is beautiful sight; one which
his the breast with feelings Of pride and admira-
tion when we reflect that not only can the wealthy
40 our community obtain intelligence for their Off
spring, but that our excellent public schools are
open TO children of their more needy fellow -cti-
Gems. tsg s'Is.ie'i ~ ia@o
THE MARxxT.--Our "Bazaar" was well and
" fashionably attended this morning. Passing
through, We met beautiful young lady Of our ac-
quaintance, who, putting on one Of her moet cap
tivating smiles, inquired after our health, &c,
which brought US to stand-still for several mo.
monts. After little " tete-a-tete,r during which
"Plutes' threw himself into one Of his aterrificl
ally killing attitudes, peculiar only TO himself and
willie whispering little soft nonsense into her
pretty little ear, he saw the "old lady approach
ing, the advent Of whom terminated the heavenly
interview, and the angel and the DIR parted
for once. at any rate. " Mistaken souls who dream
OF bliss" ~ ~. 81 ..'f n istaatl gil9.
i The public rehearsal Of the /" Washington Phil
harmonic Society" takes place this evening, at
Temperance Hall. OF course all lovers Of good
and scientific music, wcll executed, will attend
Let the society have such host Of patrons to-
night a. shall encourage them 70 proceed in the
good work Of establishing In the Metropolis of our
nation, an academy Of music, which they design
to do. See advertisement s-
GooD.--We understand that the manager Of the
Kunklc Opera Troupe is now about entering
into treaty for the " Iron Hail. for the purpose
OF converting IL into an Ethiopian 0pera House"
the coming season, ~ r. 9ai
We further understand that their tour West
since leaving here, did not prove successful. We
are not surprised at this, as the particular line Of
business which they do, has been done brown"
every where. OF late years. rs4
The "Kunkle's," however, IL the best troupe Of
the kind In the country, 90 Gar asnegro deIineation
10 conserved. The Canbells being only superior
as vocasts. The "Kunkles" win do wen here at
any time, and we shall hail their opening with
pleasure.
WrArHgn.-Yesterdayw was, In reality, stormy,
dissgreeabe, rainy day; our streets were almost
entirely deserted BY pedestrians only those whose
lad mt fh.t~
It cleared OF last night about nine o'clock, and
this morning the shines out beautifully, giving
a cheerful appearance 10 everything, animal and
vegetable. The streets are very muddy, though
and all fair ones who possess pretty feet and we'll
turned ANGLES, can to-day have excellent oppor-
tunty for displaying such, for their own benefit
personally, and for the admiration Of signing bach
elors.
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