Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-13


NAuoEAI TnxArRx Tonight most novel and
exciting performance win be given at the Circus,
being the first appearance Of the celebrated Pro-
iessor Mcfarland, who win make grand ascen-
sion from the back Of the stage to the very top Of
the Theatre, ON single wire. This is truly won
derfnl feat and has attracted crowded audiences In
all the principal northern cities This Is the same
gentleman who accomplished the periious feat of
walking by torchlight from the Bowery Theatre
across the Bowery, 10 the dwelling opposite.
The usual beautiful equestrian entertainment win
be given, in which Mile Rosa and the three famous
clowns, Jim Myers, Carlo, and Long, perform
concluding with the new pantomime Of " Statue
Blanche A fall and fashionable house WIN no
doubt be in attendance.
MILIrARr.--The National Greys, Captain Tow
ers, acted as escort for the Marion Rides, Captain
public parade of the latter company. Alter march
ing through some Of the principal streets both
corps were drawn up before the residence of Mr.
B. O. Shcckell, on between Ninth and Tenth
streets, where beautiful American flag was pre-
scented to the Rifles BY Walter Lenox, Esq, in be-
nalf OF Mr.. SheckelI
The two companies then marched through yari-
ous portions Of the city, giving fine lesson to the
young corps in the line Of street drill. Prospects,
Band accompanied the military.
MILITARY FUNERAL.--The Washington Light
Infantry have to mourn the death of member
in the decease of Edward v. Rice.
The corps viii parade to-day for the purpose of
ascending his funeral, and giving his body the
usual military honors. And speaking Of this, how
solemn, heavy tramp Of the body Of soldiery the
guard at each side, the deep yet manly tears, the
dead march floating the air, and last Of all the
sharp ring Of the volley Of musketry at the grave
not powerful enough to waken the sleeper, all con-
tribute pathos, and impart a lesson that few of
poetical or romantic Imagination can ever forgot.
MISERY MAKES STRANGE COMPANIONS. "A stri-
king instance Of the truth of this adage was seen
in the guard-house Sunday night A poor dest-
tute man, with but one eye, came into the place
and asked for lodging Destitution was written
upon everyrag on his person as plainly as it could
be read in his haggard face; and bis application
for lodging showing such utter poverty, was not re-
fused.
This was well enough, but the man had dog,
not quite as large as an OK, whom he appeared to
think more Of than Of himself When objection
was made to lodging the dog, the man said, 81
raised the dog, and + like him." and he looked so
beseechingly, that he was permitted to take the
dog down with him into his cell, where he passed
the night with bedfeliow few would envy him.
He departed in the morning still faithful to the
dog.
AMUsING.--Yesterdaym morning an amusing scene
occurred at the Washington Monument. Mr..
Briggs, the new Superintendent, was upon the
ground with his men, when Mr.. Dougherty, the
old Superintendent, came up, went into the room
and sat down. Both were in the best humor i'm
aginable.
Mr.. Dougherty said to Mr.. Briggs, that he was
acting under instructions, and wished the latter
would put him ont; that he would make no resist
ance, except enough to make it forcibe ejectment
and would not personally sue Mr.. Briggs for the
assault
Mr.. Briggs thereupon handed him his hat, and
took him by the arm, and gently leading him to
the door, Mr.. Dougherty stepped out.
h As both parties were laughing, the singular
scene Of man being forcibly elected by his own
consent" was rather amusing.
We suppose this win be made the foundation for
a suit at law.
FIRE.-This morning about six o'clock, fire
broke out in the cellar Of the feed store, on the
corner Of Thirteenth and streets, occupied by
Mr.. Green. A boy went into the cellar this
morning with light, by which FIRE was acciden-
tally caught. IL was feared Il would be destruc-
tive fire, but the rain with which we were greeted
this morning, materially assisted in putting out the
fire.
POLICE CoURT, CENTRAL STATION. - William
Green, Conradt Miller, James Barnes, Joseph W.
Knife, Thomas Reese, and Henry o'Neal,, were
lodged last night. The severe weather drove them
in in large numbers
William McNicoll, drunk and pugnacious in
diyidual, who fought another occupant while in
the cell, and was also disposed to fight him again
this morning in presence Of the spectators, was
sent to the work-house for sixty days
John Wood, poor, emaciated vagrant who
has been in the gusrd-house before, was sent to
the work-house also for sixty days.
Thomas Butler, a free negro, who begged most
piteously to be let off, but who has been in the
habit Of getting drunk, was sent for sixty days.
From the Sandwich Islands.