Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-04-30
CITY INTELLIGENCE.


The daily circulation Of the A,Asrioan Oyyan IL
ar greater than that Of any paper in Washington,
with one exception and the weekly circulation which
already reaches ten thousand, is increasing 1t the
rate Of several hundred q week. 1t has increas-
cd at this rate with remarkable regularity from the
first month Of its publication Advertisers who wish
TO give theradvertsements wide circulation, should
bear these facts in mind The daily Organ Is dstrib
utsd chiefly in Washington, Georgetown, Alexandria
fredericksburg, Richmond, Norfolk Portsmouth, and
Baltimore. The weekly Organ is sent TO every quar-
ter of the Unicn
LAWS or THE DtsrRIcr.- threatening Leffsrs.--
Sending threatening letters to persons for the pur
pose Of eItorting money, is misdemeanor at COM
mon law, aud punishable with fine and imprison-
ment in the common jail, at the discretion Of the
Court.
To be indictable, the threat must be Of nature
calculated TO overcome an ordinarily firm and pru-
dent person The party who makes threat, or
who menaces destruction or injury to the life per-
or property of another may be held to bail for
his good behavior.
Intrea and Umry All notes, bonds, contracts.
&c, for more than six per cent interest are void
and every person charging, or taking directly or
indirectly, more than six per cent interest, shall
forfeit treble the amount 90 lent or contracted !;
half to any person who shall sue for it.
The validity Of the contract, or claim, in regard
70 interest, or usnry, is to be decided by the law
OF the place whore the contract Is made. If valid
there, 1t Is valid everywhere and vice versa, IL
void or illegal there, II is void everywhere.
note payable in specified bank notes, with ten,
twenty, or any amount Of interest," 10 not usurious
although there Is no evidence that the bank notes
are worth less than their nominal value
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usury, may sell 1t at as great a discount as he
pleases, without making the transaction usurious
Tho above is taken from the invaluable work Of
Colonel N. Thompson.
We learn that the outdoor concerts Of the Ma
rine Band, at the Capitol Grounds, and the Presi-
dents Mansion alternately on Wednesdays and
Saturdays, commence Wednesday at the former
place. The Intelligenccr says:
For the pleasant recreation thus afforded the
people Of Washington and all who sojourn here
have good reason to be thankful. Thousands Of
men, women, and children resort to these places
at such times and enjoy the fine music Of the band
and ramble along the shaded pathwaysand through
the pleasant groves yet have we never known an
instance of rude conduct disorder to occur. Oc-
casionally we have seen gentlemen so forgetful Of
the comfort of others to enter the grounds with
lighted cigars; but even this degree Of sel6shness
Is rarely exhibited. We take great pleasure in
saying these things, and In feeling assured that we
may long see the great and the humble, tender
parents and happy children, hopeful sweethearts
and ardent lovers enjoying without moestation
these delightful assemblages. We marvel, indeed,
that in every city similar means not adopted to
soothe and tranquilze the public mind and to har-
monte and elevate the social feeling"
THE remains Of Lieut. VIM. F. Gardiner, who
died in Baltimore some three weeks since, were
vasf ards 10 min ;toI ~,
the Congressional Burying Ground.
The corpse was attended by delegation Of the
Marion Rifles of that city and small delegation Of
Odd Fellows, who, accompanied by q detachment
Of the American Rifles of this city, conveyed it to
its last resting place.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE SECRET CAUCUS OF "FUR-
RISrRs" IN THE FIFTH WARD. Published by re-
Quest AT the hour appointed, and agreeable to
notice duly made and provided, and according to
the established usages of the ancient freethinking
furren" party, posse assembled at the Restau-
rant Of James Casparis on Thursday night April
26th, to take into serious consideration the prox-
mate, probable, and ultimate probabilities Of ac-
comprising certain ends and things hereinafter
more fully set forth
Captain Quantico 1.-THE constabulary diplomat re-
Gently well known in literary circles) was called to
the chair, and Jenny Lullymygurdy appointed
scribe. Mr.. President Qauntico set forth briefly,
concisely, and precisely, the Objects necessities
views, and purposes of the omniap, gathsrsm and
urged upon the faithful "the magnitudnous me-
cessity Of harmonious coloquation upon the stu
pendous undertaking, which they came together
to undertake.
The committee previously appointed to concoct
series of resolves, erecting platform, defining
the specfcalities of the municipality and to devise
the cheapest, most approved, and most expeditions
ways and means" of violently seizing and forcibly
lrll
not yet fully explained, the financial localities of
the municipality, now hereafter and soon to be va
Gated, begged and obtained further indulgence, in
consequence of the conflicting conceptions of the
duties, powers and privileges of the committee
Nominations being next in order, they proceeded
TO ballot with paper-tickets; and, finally, after
much noise and confusion" refusals, destinations,
and apologies, ticket was agreed upon-strong,
abe-bodied, and expeditions men, full Of pluck,
mettle, blarney, and the rhino, and of momentous
consideration.
President Quantico called for the next order of
business. (Dsquisitorial remarks.) Col John Lee
gion. fully impressed with the overwhelming i'm
portance of the great objects of the omni,na
gatherun arose. 8Bf
The applause being so immense and deafening,
President Q. was compelled to command silence,
and request strict attention 10 the g. old wheel
horse" Of Fifth Ward foreignism. Col John Lee
gion, proceeded as follows;
Friends, follow-citizens, and gentlemen: Menny,
menny, teckil, and upharsine. We have writ II on
the wall and they can read IT, Ny name is Colonel
John Legion, and whole host Of friends and adj
mirers win enthusiastically rally and necessarily
perambulate the 9Th ward precincts to sustain the
flag on which my name Is writ / shall be elected
beyond the possibility Of an uncertainty, and tri-
umphantly vindcate the stupendous magnitude
Of our glorious principles, which win neither sink
swim, nor die Immense applause) Avoice: Hur-
r-a-hl
Mr.. President you know / have fought, bled
and served my country in Mexico, and this distin-
guished honor is but a Just reward for my brave,
gallant, and heroic deeds and valorous action. /
will bear the honor with extreme pride and una
dulterated pleasure, and carry our principles with
sword unsheathsd, on to victory and the Council
Chamber. Applause, confusion, and dispersion.)
IOWA QUANTIC0, Pres't.
JERExr TULLyxYeuRDr, Scribe.
WIFE WHrPPISG.--A man who lives In Sixth
street. and has been in the habit of cruelty
beating his wife, taken before Magistrate Nor
sell, who required him TO give bail in the sum Of
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