Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-05-21


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far greater than that Of any paper in Washington.
with exception; and the weekly circulation, which
already reaches tan thousand ID increasing at the
rate Of several hundred week. II has increas-
Cd 81 this rate with remarkable regularity, from the
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Baltimore The weekly Organ is sent TO every quar-
TOR Of the Uncn.
The DIoRAnA of the Battle of Bunker Hill will
be exhibited tonight at Georgetown.
Tar FIaxxEx.--An who have attended the fires
which have recently visited our city, have not
failed to observe the perfect unanimity and good
feeling existing among our hremen, and the con-
sequent efficiency exhibited in lighting the DANCE
rous element This Is ~ il should BE. We have
Seen the disastrous effects produced among the
Philadelphia fremen, by jealouses and riyalries,
and, thank heaven, we are not 80 disturbed by
noise and riots between the FIRE companies Our
companies now cannot be excelled by any in the
United States, either for efficiency or good be-
haviour, and on parade We venture to express ar
opinion, that our department would "open the
eyesn Of the inhabitants of the other cities
CAPsrzED About ii o'clock yesterday q small
boat containing some seven or eight PERSONS was
capsized in the river opposite Alexandria We
arc glad to state that none were drowned although
the scene was critical, and acted as warning to
others not to crowd small boat with 30 many
persons
SUDDEN DKArH.---Jno. Charleston, who has been
employed IN the Pioneer Factory, Georgetown,
died last night while at his post. His duty was
to strike every hour the time and eight o'clock
the last time tolled by him. II Is said his death
was caused by disease Of the heart
DEATH or GENERAL GRATIor.--A telegraphic de-
spatch was received in this city on Saturday briefly
announcing the death Of General Charles Gratiot,
formerly Chief Of the United States Engineer
Corps. This win prove a severe blow to his nu-
merous and deeply-attached friends and relatives
In Washington Union.
Hon. Elisha Whittlesey, First Comptroller Of the
Treasury, left this city on Friday evening last for
his residence in Ohio in consequence Of the sudden
and dangerous illness Of his wife.
CARPET BAG SroLEN.--A passenger from Balti-
more in the afternoon train on Saturday aston
ished to find her carpet bag missing, containing
children's wearing apparel John II. Bean was
the matter, but nothing certain appearing against
him, and the bag being found In another part Of
the Depot concealed under some cara, he was dis
charged.
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SATURDAY night the alarm Of fire was raised by
smoke being seen issuing from two new four story
brick houses nov in progress of erection by Gen.
Eaton, at the corner Of Twentieth and Streets in
the First Ward.
PoLIcE CoURr.-Before MorseH and Birch
Michael McCormac young Irishman, was lodged.
Susan Taylor, free negress, was discharged
from the work house Saturday afternoon, and was
sent down again this morning. She stated that if
she had any money she wouldn't give it to the
Corporation.
John Moriarty was drunk and disorderly on the
Island, and paid fine and costs.
Patrick Rady beat the woman he is cohabiting
with, and otherwise misbehayed himself and was
held in security to keep the peace.
FIRE.--The FIRE last night, was from the burning
Of a large brick stable, in Kimballs alley, between
Four~and-a-han and Sixth streets, in the rear Of
Of the National Hotel. The building was owned
by John p. Pepper, Esq, and was occupied by
Messrs. Green & Scott.
Alexandria Items.
DIsrREssING AYFAIR--Two children by the
names of John Henrity and Frank McCan one
aged five and the other six years, whose parents
roside in north Fairfax street, strayed away from
their homes on Thursday last. Nothing was heard
oftheir whereabouts until Saturday afternoon, when
they were found buried under bank of sand on
Queen street. Il is supposed that they were play
ing under the bank when 1t caved in upon them,
burying them beneath it. An inquest was held by
Coroner Neale and the jury rendered verdict in
accordance with the above facts.
NKw FRE EKeMK.-The new engine of the Sun
Fire Company has been completed and will be tried
this evening at five o'clock, Royal street, oppo-
site the City Hotel.
AMERICAN ApDREss.--Judge Christopher Neale,
Of this city, delivered able speech on the last
Prince William court in favor Of American prin-
ciples and in reply to speech from d. Radcliffe,
ESQ, on the other side.
AxxRIcAs MEErIsG.-Thomas NJ Monroe, ESQ,
viii deliver an address in favor Of the American
party this evening at American Hall.
Department News.
INTERIOR DErARrMKNT.-Businea at the PEN
sion OGce.--Whole number Of applications under
act of Nav g. 1856 received up to Nav 10