Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-10-17
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

CITY INTELLIGENCE.
An adjourned meeting of the District Council
will be held this Wednesday evening, o. half past
seven o'clock. Business Of great moment requires
every member to be in attendance.
LET Us HAVE IT HERE--The English Opera
Troupe shortly TO appear at the Holiday street
Theatre, Baltimore. AS il has been long time
since English opera was performed here, wc would
respectfully suggest TO the manager of the "Na-
tional = to produce such at his theatre. When the
opera Is given In our mother tongue everybody
understands 1t, and the rendering Of il by the cele
brated Pyne and Harrison Troupe in this city
would not fail to draw excellent houses and be re-
ceived with pleasure by all sorts Of people," Our
citizens, we know from years of experience, are
music-loying paople--indeed, celebrated for being
30. Then give US the English Opera, for we hive
had enough of Sgnor BallyouJawso, and Signora
Squallini for some time TO come.
Do COMA company Of recently-imported
Spanish dancers" are performing in New York.
Some Of the papers In rapturcs with their splen-
did forms, extraordinary artistic developments,
and poetry OF motion. They should by all means
come here; that Is y they are fond Of toadies."
whom they are sure to find, and who will get them
up complimentary benefits in any number, in tes-
tmony of their spotless purity, modesty Of deport
ment, and high professional Accomplishments. just
such " snobbism" was displayed here last winte~
to q company Of Spanish dancing girls, whom we
know laughed in their sleeves at the credulity of
their dupes Wonder if some people would inter-
est themselves in getting up benefit for the poor
American sewing girls, to enable them TO buy.fuel
and lights to work by the coming winter?
ENCOURAGE H0ME ENTERPRIsE Persons in
want Of an excellent, handsome and exceedingly
durable covering for the place where the brains
ought to be, should call on Mr.. John I. Evans,
halter, on Pennsylvania avenue, near 18th street.
He can fit |" Ratchet heads, " pudding heads"
and every sort Of heads except dead heads, and
at prices TO suit tile times. No use to go down
town. Evans is the place for bargains.
SIGNIFICANT examination of the report on
the apothecaries reports made by DIR. Buscy, chair
man Of the Committee on Health, viii show that
the number Of foreign pauper prescriptions for the
quarter ending October ], nearly equals the native.
This in city where the proportion OF foreign pop
ulaton Ia so very small, but small as It's, and sup
ported both in sickness and in health by the natives
Is always found voting in body against them.
This is not an evil. oh, no not by no means.
WASHINGTON MoNUMENr.--The work on this mo-
BILE structure is progressing finely under the jdris
The sum OF 1878 was collected in Cincinnati on
the day of election, and from many other places
funds are shortly expected. We hope in 0 short
time to see this great work completed, and that
too, by the aid Of voluntary subscriptions only.
No shaft can ever be erected too high upon which
to inscribe the name Of Washington"
What has become of the Association OF Sol
diers of the Mexican Warp Such an organiza-
ton existed here about twelve months ago, but Of
late have heard nothing oft. Let 1t be revived
and formed into an association similar to that of
the Old defenders, in Baltimore. We have not
the least doubt but that fine military company
could be formed, composed Of persons who served
In the late war with Mexico.
'sPlutes' says that he for one should certainly
jine. What an inducement!
PANoRaMA or BADyLoS.--We call the attention
of the citizens of Georgetown to the fine exhibition
of the Panorama OF Babylon at Forrest Hall, on
tonight and tomorrow night. This new and
beautiful Panorama is highly spoken of by the
press everywhere. Go early and secure your seats,
there win doubtless be great crowd to see this
"Scenic wonder OF the age"
DULL.-Busness is at perfsc stand-still in our
city, and although our merchants have laid in large
Quantities of fall and winter goods they complain
sadly of scarcity of buyers. A calm sometimes
succeeds storm and no doubt, rs the season for
Congress to meet approaches, crowds Of people
viii wend their way here; and as matter Of comse
business win look up.
HANDSOME DoSArios.-John Wthers, Esq, o
Alexandria, has made donation of $50, 900 to the
Columbian College, ofthis county. This amount will
be very acceptable to that for
better one is not to be found anywhere. This col
lege has turned out some splendid specimens OF
educated men, hailing from every part Of our coun-
try who received their education at this time hon
ored institution.
The Rochester Fire Company who intend visit
ing Us shortly will be entertained during their
stay In Baltimore by the Independent, Washing
ton, and First Baltimore Hose companies of that
city Are our fremen going to give them ball
If SO, let MS know 1t in Time.
BEN FRANKLIN AssKxBLy.-This affair which
we understand to be the first of series came off
last evening at Harmony Hall.
Not being able 10 avail ourselves Of their kind
invitation TO be present. VIC learn, upon enquiry,
that there was good number present Of both sex
es, and that great enjoyment reigned until about
one o'clock. We like the spirit exhibited by this
new corps II is an earnest not only of success in
their present organization, but of efficiency In
time of need
To-S1eHT-The charming Agnes Robertson, ap-
pears at the National tonight We are ardent
admirers Of real talent in whatever form II may
appear. Therefore, we admire Agnes, and SO docs
everybody who has ever seen her. Ifyou want to
witness her fine performances tonight, secure your
seats early. .
Masonic FUsERAL-The "Masonc fraternity
robed in their rich regala, paraded yesterday az
ternoon, to attend the funeral Of the late John
Foy, Esq The procession was large one, and
the ceremonies at the grave Of most imposing
and solemn character
HoUsTos CLUB.--The cotllon party OF the IIous-
ton Club tomorrow night, at the Union Engine
House, promises TO be rich affair. Preparations
on large scale going on, and we understand
that the arrangements win be capital.
Pay the "Houstons' visit tomorrow night and