Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-11-08
CITY INTELLIGENCE.


yesterday The judges were all present
The case Of Letitia Humphrey aad Others 1.-THE
Florida claims) was taken up. These claims arise,
as we have before stated under the treaty Of 1873
with Spain. BY this treaty Spain sold Florida TO
tho United States, and the purchase money consti-
tuted fund for the payment Of the damages sns-
tanned by American citizens In consequences of IL
legal acts Of Spanish officers and subjects, The
United States, on her part undertook to make Eat
ipfaction for all injuries sustained by the Spanish
inhabitants and officers Of the Floridas in conse-
quence Of illegal acts of our government. The
Congress Of the United States in ISL ! passed an
act by which the President was authorized to take
possession of Eust Florida under certain contingen
cies, and Governor Matthews Of Georgia, was ap !
pointed Commissioner to carry this act into cxecu-
ton. lie took immediate possession OF East Flori-
da with q force composed Of q part OF the regular
army, q part Of the navy, and an assemblago 81
volunteers, calling themselves "patriots. The act
of Governor Matthew's was dsavoNed, Governor
Mitchell was appointed his successor and held the
country for more than year with force compos-
ed Of a regiment Of Tennessee militia, one of Geor-
cia militia, and the patriots" During this time
q largo amount Of property was destroyed, and 1t
is for the destruction Of this property the claimants
are asking compensation.
Two questions Of chief interest are involved in
\ the case:
let. Whether these injuries are embraced in the
treaty and the counsel Of the compliments con-
tend that they are, on the authority Of the act
of 1884, the practice of the government, and the
true construction Of the treaty.
Cd Whether the damages 70 which the claim
ants are entitled to be measured by the origi-
nal value Of the property destroyed BY the Amer
lean troops, or whether the damages are the cum
which viii make a fair compensation to the suffer
ers at the timc of Payment. The counsel for the
claimants contend for the last rule, ON the author
ity of the law ofnatons as evidenced by the usage
Of nations, and by the alleged uniform practice
and diplomatic correspondence Of our government,
the decisions Of admiralty courts, and the writings
ofRublicists,
are involved in the case.
General Anderson, of Tennessee, concluded his
argument, and was followed BY the Solicitor, who
had not concluded his remarks when
The court adjourned to meet at II o'clock to-
day. sN. I M is
SCENE Time, 4 a NJ, Pennsylvania avenue
aWhat's the matter FLUTES? n aOh go way--you
needn't expect much of local to-day--Im
chuck full of patriotism--I heard the news from
Baltimore little after one o'clock this morning,
and I've just left off dancing yes, and I'm going
to keep on dancing, until my now excited nervous
system gets perfectly restored to its wonted equa-
nimity." &
Antiesl come forth s
"My souls in arms and eager for the Fray
q Oh, come here, somebody, and hold Mr.. Pr
Mrs. Balsover, withhold thy rude, uncivil,
touch. exit Mr.. FLUTES, "a ID Bom6astes F1ri
oso."
The weather this morning betokens rain. Mar
ket full of small potatoes Antics, trying to con-
sole one another over the late results Of the cleo
tons, and the high price Of provisions. Groan
Antics, groan!
NorICE.-Who are the passengers for Salt river
!, this morning that's the question. About month
ago, on the occasion of little local election hav
ing gone in favor OF the pseudo Democracy, tickets
for Salt river we're cent to many Americans that
we know of--haying been used, and returned yes
terday, they are now for sale cheap, and can be
4 obtained at the Office of the american Organ.
fta u "PLUTES,n
Agent Transportation.
BY order: X
"sAM," President Line.
"Go IT," Young America is out and rejoic-
ing this morning. We saw a little army Of juvc-
niles passing the street ealy, each having in his
hand miniature American fag-a beautiful sight
one which should cheer the heart of every lover
Of bis native or adopted country TO see the rising
generation already bearing aloft the starry flag
of the freeln Don't check 'em; don't larrnp them
should they play trnant to-day. No-sir-ree; let
Young America rip; let the boys rear to-day, for
they generally ON such occasions open rich."
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THE BALL SEASON. The ball season is now
fairly opened, the military and remen leading Off
We'haye attended (by invitation) several, and can
speak fayoraby of the general arrangement, good
order, &c, Of each and all OF them.
a new feature in such amusements commences
this evening-the Military Assemblies" at the
armory Of the Presidents Guard, I" Louisiana ave
nue.. and which will be given once week during
the season. From the well-known character Of the
gentlemen who have gotten up these assemblies,
we hazard nothing In saying that both the ladies
and gebdemen who may visit them muz enjoy
themselves. ~
IMnEssE.-Another house, jammed from the
doorway to the footlights greeted the Ethiopian
Serenadersp ut Odd Fellows Hall last evening
Their singing was delightful, their performances
exoclsiorl " Hard times come agiu no more" was
rendered by Mr.. Wilkes In superior STYLE He
is decidedly fine vocalist. The tenor Of Master
Wilkes is fnultlcss Mr.. More, the low commedinn
~ the troupe had better leave here, IL he doesn't
want to be brought up for killing somebody; his
antics, and that shirt collar, being dangerous to
look upon. Go tonight and take your wives, sis
tiers, and sweethearts with you, IL you wish to wit
ness refined performance as well as reserche
one, so far as regards fun, m isic, genuine humour
and originality. :.
We Know Ir.--Heard an Anti say last evening
that the Know-Nothngs would be certainly routed
here next June, and that it was fully the determi
nation Of the Antics, when they succeeded to pow
or, not to leave a single one Of them in Office
no, not even journeyman scavenger. But they
are not for prescription. OIL no; not by any
means---that is, before the election. FLUTES would
be obliged TO them, should they get in power HERE
either next June or any other June, to let him
know. He might be waiting for such an uncxpect-
ed item Of news.
Qua ADVERTISING CoLUHr. - VIM. II. Riley,
corner Of Eighth street, opposite Centre Market,
has gloves at fifty cents pair, and lots Of dry
goods, low for cash.
John Ball adyertses his excellent and well as