Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-04-16
CITY INTELLIGENCE



Tho daily oirculstioa Of the Am9iosa Organ Is
far greater than that Of any paper in Washington,
with one exception and the weekly circulation, which
already reaches ten thousand, Is increasing at the
rate Of several hundred week Ii has increas-
ed at this rate with remarkable regularity from the
first month of Its publication. Advertisers who wish
70 give their advertisements wide circulation should
bear these facts in mind The daily Organ is distrib
uted chiefly in Washington, Georgetown, Alexandria,
Fredericksburg, Richmond Norfolk Portsmouth, and
Baltimore The weekly Organ is sent to every quar-
tor Of the Union.
AnusEMENrs.--At the Peoples Theatre to-
night the celebrated danseuse, Mdlle Zoe, who has
created such a furore in Baltimore, and Monsieur
Wiethoff, who is celebrated as one OF the members
OF the wellknown Ravel Troupe, are to appear in
the ballet of the Nymph Of the Chase, and in the
fascinating La Zingarella the Spanish Gipsey Dance.
Love in Humble Life, and the Irish Tutor, make up
the bill for the evening.
KunkeIs Troupe perform the sde-splittng farce
of the Rival Doctors, at 0dd-Feows' Hall this
evening in addition TO their songs and miscellane-
GUS delinestions Of negro character MFR. Floyd
personates female excessively fond of the drama
and gives limitations Of several actresses.
ASrI-AMERIcAS CAUcus.--It is well known in
our city that there existing here secret socie-
ties and lodges composed OF members opposed TO
the American party, and who meet regularly to con-
coct measures to defeat the action of the latter
1t is not 80 well known, however, that one even
ing last week this party met in secret in the Second
Ward, and nominated candidates to be voted for
at the coming municipal election, and that bar
gain was directly struck between the Wings and
Democrats Of the party by which the Inter are TO
have the Collector and Register, and the Wings
the Alderman and Common Council
In this caucus 80 held under this arrangement
Robert J. Roche was nominated for reelection, as
collector, and some Democrat in place Of w. J.
Mccormick, as register; while DR.. Thomas Miller
was nominated for alderman, and Daniel Radcliffe
Robert Farnham, and clergyman whose name We
could not ascertain for the common council. The
ball has thus commenced rolling in anticipation Of
the approaching election.
THE EsLARaExEsr Of the grounds Of the Prcs
dents House forms one Of the finest features in the
western section Of the city. An unsightly and un-
healthy morass has been transformed within few
months into one of the largest and most beautiful
parks in the country. Its dimensions are about
those OF Boston Common, and before the expra-
ton Of the summer it win be consolidated with the
beautiful grounds which now surround the Pres-
Dental residence. It is intended, on the compile
ton of the water works. to erect fountain Of large
capacity in the centre Of these grounds, with je
d'eau far exceeding that of any fountain in the
world.
The streets on the east and west sides of this
park present in many respects the most desirable
sites for elegant private mansions, now unoccu-
pied in this city. The view in every direction,
is beautiful and extended, and the whole panora-
ma of the city and its environs may be taken in
at a glance. The western portion of New York
avenue will also be materially benefited by this
improvement, Of which it commands view, and
to which it forms the approach from the upper Sec
ton Of the city.
NAVY YARD.--Workmen are now busy in com
pletng the massive foundation for the building
which is to cover the great trip-hammcr. A lot Of
anchors, weighing from one to seven thousand
pounds have just been turned out. The = Minnie
sofa" in model and workmanship, is greatly ad-
mred. Two new berths viii be added to the wharf
line by the construction of the new pier. The
Ordnance Department, In its manufacture of sup
plies for the entire navy is rendering valuable
vice to the country. Every department is in active
operation, giving employment to about ! 200 men
from several States Of the Union, as well as the
District Of Columbia.
MEDALLIc CALENDAR-We have seen this use
full article, intended for the pocket, the invention
of James Tipping, and sold by Robert Gallaher,
Todd's building, and would recommend il to all.
By it you are able to determine. at glance, the
day of the month and week at any time, either past
future in the present century, and it will be best
appreciated by those to whom the problem is fire.
quenty presented in their business pursuits. 1t is
about the size of silver dollar, and Is as neat as
useful. Ea
HIGHLY DANGEROUS ANUsENENr.--A small son
of Judson Warner, Georgetown, was seriusly in
jured on Saturday night, by vitriol being thrown
in his face by another small lad DR.. Cssel, the
apothecary corner of Congress and Bridge streets,
was removing some jars of vitriol from the side
walks into his store, ard one was accidently bro
ken. The boys commenced scooping il up with
chips, and throwing II at each other, and young
Warmer win probably lose one of his eyes, from
some Of the corosive'iquid being thrown upon his
organ Of sight
STREET ArERAr.-Two abandoned women, liv-
ing on the Island, met each other on their after
noon parade, and an old grudge existing between,
led to pitched battle on the spot After collect
ing large crowd, officer Stoddart arrested them,
and took them to Magistrate Morsells Office, where
they were fined, and one was ordered to give secu-
rty to keep the peace.
DIsTURRIsG CHURoH.-There has been much
complaint made to the police by members of the
Wesley Chapel Society, of boys who gather in
front Of the church on the Sabbath and disturb the
worship.
Yesterday the chief Of police, with two or three
policemen, arrested Eve boys who were smoking
cigars, dancing, and other ndiscretions, and they
were fined FIVE dollars and costs each. We trust
this win prove warning to all boys at all OF the
churches, well to parents who do not exercise
sufficient care over the morals and habits of their
children.
ARREST FOR RUNNING ON AN EsGISE-Whie
the Perseverance Fire Company were proceeding to
the fire on Saturday last officer Barneclo arrested
a young person named Locke, who is alleged 10 be
minor, and whom by law is prohibited from run
ming on an engine.
The trial is to take place this evening.
CAPTURE OF AFUGITIvE.-About week ago the
police made descent upon a house on the avenue,
where Il was suspected free negroes held secret
meeting, and George Brooke, one Of the parties,
made his escape by jumping from the second story
of the building and running away. He was caught
on Saturday, and fined IS and costs, by Justice
Morsell.
Cmcurr CouRr-Judgcs Morseu and Dunlop
presiding.
Thomas Smith, from Ireland, was naturalized on
Saturday.
The court this morning took up the case No.