Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-12-14
CITY fNTELLIaENCE.
A(oFF7oIAL PAPER OF THE CITY,

A(oFFYoIAL PAPER OF THE OTTY)
Cosr or ApyrsrIsIse. The Organ is equal to
any paper published in this city as advertising
medium, and 10 the cheapest, for example; All the
other papers charge so cents per square for the
first insertion, and 20 cents for each subsequent
insertion; the Organ charges five cents per line
for the first Insertion and two and half cents for
each subsequent insertion. Seven lines in any
other paper for three Insertions, viii cost 81 in
the Organ it win cost 40 cents !; thus showing a.
saving Of 80 cents. For larger advertisements in-
always made. The advertising community should
avail itself of these advantages,
The EsrIx Arxs In the estimate Of the appro-
priations by the Commissioner Of Public Buildings
We find the following items Of q local character:
For continuing the grading ofstreets, &cs al u
II preparatory to the extension of the Capt. 4
NJ toll square silf- V : es1i- IN -aA $3.50 900
For gravellng and grading indiana avenue ns1i
and extending the culvert under the I
same 5000
ton Of the City Hall, 50 a. to provide
EN- necessary accommodations for the seve- ss
raj courts Of the District Of Columbia IL 10000
For erecting new jail !, sA si- $4,000
For enclosing with an iron railing and i'm. t
proving Franklin square '7'- 2i,ooo.
For grading North Capitol street from O
street to Massachusetts, avenue, and sl
erecting bridge over Tiber creek In
the same $500 e5fI7 -g. i 7a- hS,eso
For furnishing lamps and lamp posts &C., IL
on the north, cast and west sides Of La
fayette square, and the east side Of 18th NJ
street, opposite 10 the State and Treasu-s 1864
ny Departments -sess-. $40
ii the House should finally b organized, we,
presume all these appropriations will be made by
Congress- Ourresders win perceive that they are
Of great importance to the city. N. 4, IL. ] ,+n
The old Jail is far from being an ornament o. an
honor to the city Its location ia also prejudical
to the owners Of real estate in its vicinity. II a
new jail is to be erected, therefore, we hope some
site more eligible for such an institution may be
selected 4s4t ,19laasf 93t III gts@ t5s
The Improvement and enclosure Of Franklin
Square will increase essentially the beauty Of that
delightful section Of the city u II. Nm s.s ,ssi X,
Tho enlargement of the City Hall has long been
demanded for the accommodation of the courts.
thorough repairing and renovation of the interior
of the Hall, also, would not be amiss. n kua
The sum Of Se8, 900 is required for the grading
OF streets and removal Of buildings preparatory TO
the extension Of the Capitol square. This work
has been in progress during the past year, and,
when completed, will forma magnificent improve
ment. 2s34 81 8lil tgigf slf hsghfa
The members ofthe present Congress with WHOM
we have conversed on the subject, manifest lively
interest in the welfare Of Washington. Many Of
them who have never visited the capital before,
are surprised at its extent and elegance and they
who have known what it was ten years ago, can
hardly realize that it is the same city which was
then so>anadorned and 50 unattractive. iss 1914.
The WEArHEn.-We are now passing through
one Of those unpleasant seasons which generally
occur in the month Of December. For the last
three or four days the Sun has withdrawn the
light of his countenance, and all nature has been
shrouded in gloomy costume. The air is as damp
and raw as that Of England, at the same season
and penctrates to the Utmost recesses of our
houses. It is, eInphatically, "a sarcber," as our
old friend Sague would say, and loudly calls for
closed doors and generous fires. II Is bard wealth,
er for the poor, as we know by experimentation we
were poor once ourself--and the rich citizens of
Washington should not forget that they have a
duty to perform in this respect to the numerous
friendless and forlorn persons BY whom they are
surrounded. - 1919 az elis 5vt s5ff Is
We knew a lady once, and many Of our readers
know her too, for she has been a,reignng belle in
Washington, as well as In the city Of her birth,
who devoted a large portion of her pocket-money
TO the cause of charity. But then she was always
plainly dressed, except on festive occasions, and
wore no fly dollar bonnets nor 1--WE hundred dol
lar shawls although her father was q man of for
tune, and lived at "bountiful old rate.n How
many young ladies of this city initiate her exam
pie; or, rather, how few g
"The Greeks are at your door, madam" said
John Randolph, when urged by a lady Of Washing
ton TO subscribe for the cause of the Greek Revo-
luton. So are they now. They swarm in alleys
In garrets in the suburbs, In every section. Many
Of them have seen better days, and many are sick
at heart with hope deferred. Nra Ah is.s
h Think Of these things, We who are clothed with
high-piled velvet, and whose feet rest affer the
frivolties of the day over upon carpets Of An-
busson or Saxony, before glowing CRATE, and
shielded from the slightest draught by curtains Of
daniask or brocatelle. sss ~ s,,srxsah 81
NEw BossETs.--This Is a subject of immense
Importance to our fair readers and We are sorry TO
remark that many Of them have been shamefuly
treated by their milliners. Hutchinson a Munro,
to prevent further imposition upon the ladies' have
just received from New York another case Of su-
morning. The ladies Of Washington and George.
town are invited TO be present. -
The Entertainment Of the Ladies Of the Western
Presbyterian Church, was fully attended last even
ing sA Vi ~ "A. ~ Y.
We are requested to state that this Is the last
evening of the entertainment, and that Mr.. Samson
viii deliver lecture on tho " Desert Of Snai.r
A Emo band Of music win perform, at intervals,
throughout the evening, and no erertions spared
to render the entertainment both pleasant and
profitable . bi9F III
WINTERS DroRAxAs.--This Is truly a unique
and unrivaled exhibition. The Representation Of
the Milan Cathedral alone is worth the price Of ad
mission, and that of Belshazzars Feast Is msenii
cent in conception, detail and execution. The
Handwriting on the Wall CLOVIS like the light Of
G1xr r. afx. Lno h. II