Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-07
CITY INTELLIGENCE

The NATIONAL THEArRE-Myers and Madgan's
troupe OF equestrians and acrobatic performers give
an afternoon entertainment to-day for the benefit
OF families, and this evening again for the benefit
OF all the world, who can get there.
Parents need not hesitate one bit to take their
children to these chaste and amusing, as well as
surprising performances
LEGISLATION ron WAsHINoroN.-The following
are the titles Of the bills passed by Congress at It's
last session whish relate specially to the city OF
Washington.
An act TO organize an institution for the insane
Of the army and navy and for the District OF Co
lumba, In said District.
An act TO improve the laws OF the District OF Co
lumbia, and to codify the same.
An act to amend an act entitled " An act to es-
tablish an auxiliary watch for the protection of pub
lie and private property in the city Of Washing
TOM
An act for the liquidation of the penitentiary in
debtedness
An act authorizing the Washington Gas Light
ComDany toincrease the capital stock Of said com
pany.
An act to suppress the circulation of small notes
as currency ip the District of Columbia.
An act to establish a court for the investigation
of claims against the United States.
The last indirectly relates to u.s. inasmuch as the
court is to be held here, claimants win be obliged
to come here to prosecute their claims.
The large appropriations which have been made
to be expended in this city were made in the form
Of amendments to other bills Thus the appropri-
alton Of $325,000 for the Capitol extension was
appended to the Army Appropriation BILL while
that of $3.50, 900 for the aqueduct was inserted in
that appropriating for civil and diplomatic ex-
penses.
PREsENTArIoN.--The Hon. w. G. Dawson, SEN
ator from Georgia, gave an entertainment to a
select few of his friends last night, at the National
Hotel He was agreeably astonished, however,
toward the close Of the services to hear worthy
Mayor J. T. Towers, Esq, address him short and
brief speech, in which, on behalf of the few friends
he presented him with an elegant silver salver.
This was a spontaneous act of friendship, wholly
unknown before its completion, to Mr.. Dawson,
and was given by small circle, in admiration Of
the man who is now retiring from public life, his
term having expired in the United States Senate.
Although evidently taken by surprise, he replied
in very neat speech, expressing his gratitude,
and the impossibity Of his ever forgetting this
mark Of esteem from his friends.
The EXHIBITION. spacious halls were
crowded last night the occasion being the visit Of
the Presidents Mounted Guard en- masse, attended
by Prospects, Band. The Guard looked finely, and
the band never discoursed better music.
We would suggest that the other military COM
panes follow their example during the week, and
thereby the Fair to close up las it is intend
ed 80 10 do this weekly with eclat worthy of its
fame.
New MUsIc.--We are glad to perceive that the
spirit of enterprise has even penetrated so far in
our midst as to have music publishing house,
as well as stores for selling only.
Messrs Hilbus & Hitz, corner of Pennsylvania
avenue and Eleventh street. have gone into this
branch of the business, and have published, for
the benefit Of the citizens of Washington, three
new pieces. The first is " Souvenir de Airing
ton" which is ornamented with an exceedingly fine
portrait of the venerable G. w. P. Custis, Esq.
The tuners Polka has fine likeness of Jacob
Hibus, the veteran piano-tuner Of this city, and
the Institute Polka" is embellished with faith
full view of the Smithsonian Institution.
These have lately been published and, as they
are excellent compositions, this fact, together with
local interest attached to them, will undoubtedly
insure large sale.
Hook AND LADDER FIRE CoMPANY.-The want
Of an apparatus of this kind, which nearly every
other city have possessed one of the indispensa-
bles to an efficient fire department, has long been
felt in this city, and we are glad to learn that ac-
tive exertons being made to raise and organize
company of this kind.
mn L..
ed the use of their chamber for all favorable to
this enterprise to meet in, and a meeting win be
held there tomorrow evening, with view to or.
ganize such company.
AccIDENT.-Last night the watch discovered a
man at the foot Of the steps of the Patent Office,
on Seventh street, in an insensible and dangerous
state. The condition in which he was found,
warrants the suspicion that he walked directly of
the top step and fell Blood was issuing from his
cars, and it is not supposed that he can possibly
recover from the dangerous wounds on his person.
ATMOSPHERIC TELEGRAPH.-Mr. J. s. Richard
son, the inventor and patentee Of the atmospheric
telegraph, will deliver a lecture tonight at Carusi's
Saloon, explanatory Of the theory under which his
invention acts and the manifest advantages il pos
all other conveyances, for the transpor-
tation Of letters or packages, either short or a
long distance. Those interested in such an nven-
ton will attend.
GRAND FANCY DRESS BALL.-Those Of our read
ers who delight in gripping the light fantastic
toe" in character, must not forget the Grand
Fancy Dress Ball to be given by the Young Amer
lea Social Club, at Odd Fellows Hall, Navy Yard,
tomorrow evening. The complete success Of a
similar ball given by the Island Club, short time
ago, is evidence sufficient to justify us in saying
that this will be grand affair. Nothing is more
Economically agreeable than to see the costumes
off nations minging in the may quadrille, and,
to all who duly appreciate this fascinating species
Of amusement, the attraction viii be too great to
enable them to stay at home.
Prof II. w. Rice, and his famous band, will fur
nsh the music, and it win be gala time undoubt-
edly..