Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-06-20


ScEEK-James Robertson, parsonage we'll
known to all sojourners here, and who cais him.
self Editor of the Truth, last night happened to
make remark offenaive TO the political predec-
tiops of an individual by the name Of Gary. The
! latter immediately procured dark lantern, and
followed Robertson like shadow, keeping the TO
Gus Of the lantern fixed upon the features and per-
SON Of Robertson, who yainly endeayored to es-
cape his prosecutor by taking refuge In stores and
/ hotels.
| OF course the performance was witnessed by an
innumerable crowd of boys, and even men Of some
political prominence seemed 10 relish the sport
with great zest. This amusement, with many
changes OF location, lasted for than an hour,
without the interference of any person.
/ Robertson is an inoffensive individual, except
when excited or irritated, at which times he is
very abusive.
/ Ar meeting of the Washington Native Ameri-
oan Club, held on Tuesday evening, the 10th inst,
the following gentlemen were elected officers for
| the next six months; President, Josiah v. Grant;
| Vice President, John Maxwell; Secretary, William
! Warren; Treasurer Charles Jenkins; Captain, Au-
| gustus Glasgow; First Lieutenant, Henry Keller !;
Second Lieutenant, Henry Smith Ensign, Charles
Crossfeld; Pioneers, George Steele and Alfred
Ray.
THREArs.--Susan Flanagan and Mary Mahar,
both neighbors, residing on Capitol Hill, had
wordy dispute, In the course of which the former
i threatened to whip Mary. The latter Immediately
complained Of Susan, and demanded the protection
| Of the law, which Captain Birch accorded her, by
binding Susan over in the sum of 800 to keep the
peace for six months towards all PERSONS and
pecially towards Mary.
! The excursion of the Marion Rifles to the White
House Pavilion yesterday was very well attended,
considering the disagreeable and nasty state of
the weather. A sufficient number were there to
pay expenses, and one enthusiastic individual as
sures us that " he never saw such large collec-
ton of beautiful ladies together at any one time"
We are glad to perceive that the corps have not
| lost pecuniarily on account Of the unfortunate
| weather which prevailed.
PALACE OF NovELrY.--Prof Kirbye has arrived,
and will give grand entertainment in magic and
legerdemain, at Odd Fellows Hall this evening.
| The Second Sight mystery, which astonishes all
who behold it, will be included in the entertain
ment.
CRIMINAL Counr--P. B. Key, Esq, Prosecuting
Attorney. Jordan, who was indicted
upon two counts-the first for mayhem and the
second simple assault-was convicted on the latter,
and acquitted on the former charge. The case
originated in fight, by which the prosecutor had
two teeth knocked out, upon which the charge Of
| mayhem made. He was sentenced to pay
| fine Of $40 and costs.
Thos. Butler, Robert Butler and Frank Barnes,
three negroes, were tried for riot and acquitted.
| Mr.. Radcliffe for the defence.
| Cassie Williams was also tried on a charge of
keeping dsorderly house, and was acquitted.
| Mr.. Radcliffe for the defence
The Petit Jurors are discharged until Friday.
| Observation-Disclosures Ringgold, free negro,
was arrested by officer Allen, charged with steal
| ing lumber from John W. Sales, and was sent to
| Jail by Justice Morsen
He afterwards obtained security to appear at
court, and was discharged from custody.
| The following is an exact copy Of withdrawal
from the American party, and was received last
night:
WASHINGTON June Is 1855
| To the Marrican party of the Forth Word Jen-
| tlemen Beg leaf to withdraw from this date
IT COLE
THREArs.-Philip Lee and Mary Wilson we're
arrested for threatening to kill the mother of Phil
| lip, who found fault with their midnight amuse-
| ments in her house. Justice Morsell caused them
to give security to keep the peace.
RUNAWAY CAUGHr-A slave belonging to gen
tleman near Rockville, Maryland, was arrested In
this city yerterday by officer Timms, and remanded
| back to his master.
| There was not guest at the guard-house this
morning, and the hotel has not been 80 well pa
| tronized Of late, as heretofore. A good sign,
| truly.
Cow STEALNG.-An Irshman was arrested
short time ago for stealing cow and selling her.
| He was taken before Captain Birch, who bound
him over to appear at court to answer the charge.
| Hos. JOHN SLrDKLL, of Louisiana has taken
lease Of the late Mr. Riches house, on Lafayette
Square, at 81 800 year.
Commodore PERRY is in town, and will remain
several weeks. He is a member of the Retiring
Navy Board.
MANiA-A-PoTU.-A free negro named Joseph
Jenkins, who was suffering horribly from this ter
rbe affliction sent to jail yesterday, by Capt
Birch of the Auxiliary Guard.
Nor THE OSE.-Charles Murray mentioned in the
Star of Monday, as being concerned in assault
and battery case, is not Charles H. Murray, of the
Sixth Ward.
Decision under the Massachusetts Liquor Lay.
BosroN, June l9.--Judge Shaw, of the Supreme
Court decided to-day, in the case of B. Sullivan,
committed under the liquor law; that the 32d sec
ton of that law, granting the right to appeal, Is
unconstitutional It had force to repeal statutes
inconsistent with Its provisions and leaves the
vised statutes in full force; go that commtta in
accordance with the old law is valid, though I'M
supported by the new law The case was brought
up on a writ of habeas corpus
ADvERrIsEMENr.
We have learned that appeal TO close the dry
goods stores Of this city at more seasonabc hour
than heretofore, has been handed around to the
merchants, and after meeting the approval Of w.
Harper & Co., Colley 4 Sears, r. w. Carter and
others, in turn came to Hooe, Bro. g. Co., who re-
fused the ground that they did not like to sign
away the liberty offheir clerks remaining at the
store after that hour" Now is 1t to be supposed
that any after being confined in store from
the rising to the setting of the sun, still wish