Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-29

80 We publish to-day 80 much Of Gov
ernor Gardeners message TO the Legislature Of
Massachusetts,, as relates 10 American ques-
TONS and commend their perusal to our
readers.
! Whether Gov. Gardiner has or has not been
heretofore an abolitionist ii is perfectly certain
that he stands upon the American platform,
and argues the questions connected Herewith
lucidly and forcibly.
IMPORTANT Executive DEcIsIos.A boatswain
of the navy died at sea on board national vessel
Cause of death--as certified to by the surgeon Of
the ship" poisoned by eating fresh dolphin" 1t
is fact well known TO all seamen, that this food,
at certain localities, or, when in certain conditions
il very poisonous. The widow applied for the PEN
sion granted by the act of 30th Of June, 1884, TO
the widows of officers and seamen whose husbands
may die of "a disease contracted while in the line
ofduty."
Held, by the Hon Secretary Of the Interior, that
If fresh dolphin be part Of the regular ration of
| the navy, then, and in that event. said boatswain
did die Of disease contracted while in the line Of
his duty and his widow is entitled to pension
But If fresh dolphin be not part Of such ration,
said boatswain did not die of disease contracted
| in the line Of his duty, and, consequently, his
widow has no claim. NJ
POTONAC RIVER STEAMBOAT Cove learn that
some Of the enterprising merchants Of Alexandria
having sometime since obtained from the Legisla-
| ture Of Virginia q charter, incorporating CON-
pany TO build steamboat to ply between Alexan-
| andria and points on the Potomac river for the
purpose Of conveying freight and passengers, are
now making efforts to raise sufficient amount of
capital by subscriptions to stock to put the enter
prise into operation Agents are now travelling
through the Potomac counties Of Virginia and
Maryland, below Alexandra, to ascertain what
amount of stock the citizens Of those counties will
| take.
| RATHER MUDDY.-The attention Of the street
commissioner should be given to the state Of the
streets at the intersection of 9th and B streets,
north We had occasion to drive along B street a
short time ago, in comparative good weather, and
found it almost impossible to proceed for the depth
| of the mud, when we arrived at 9th street. To-
day its condition is deplorable, the mud being
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driving in that direction until the ground gets
| dry.
| POLICE CoURT--CENTRAL SrATIoN--BEEoRE MY
ERs AND BIRcH.-There was large list of dodgers,
| all of whom were foreigners The following were
| their names: John Lyons Jacob Spencer, John
Balch, Peter Cinner, John Lint, Charles F. Pow
ell, Peter Nyder, T. Graham, Hugh Wilson, and
James Robinson.
Anderson Dorsay, a slave, and Owen Brannan,
Irish, for being drunk, paid fines.
Arthur Taskey, slave, for being out after hours
withoutany reasonable cause, was whipped
Susan Mattingly and Ann Kehoe two women
who have befriendcd each other for years, were
sent as Migrants to the workhouse for so days.
AID TO THE MIssIosARIEs.--The annual sermon
for the benefit Of the Methodist Episcopal Church
was delivered at the Wesley Chapel yesterday, by
the Rev. r. L. Dashiell A review of-the opera
tons Of the last year was given, and powerful APP
peal was made to the members Of Wesley Chapel to
furnish " material aid to forward this good work,
which was warmly responded to; there being, ow-
ing to the unfavorableness of the weather, not as
large congregation is usually at the chapel yet
4 over tooU WIS suoScfipeu oesiues "hAt WAS con-
| tributed In money.
/ MAsoMc.--The fraternity Of Masons have taken
possession Of the new hall in the building at the
corner of D and Ninth Streets which has just been
finished. The hall is finely decorated with the en-
blems and mysticisms of the order.
| FouSDL1SG.-Last Sunday night, which 1t win
be remembered, was very stormy, the wind blow
ing strong, and the rain falling heavily, a babe,
seemingly three-or four hours old was deposited on
the steps Of the dwelling Of the Sisters of Charity
corner of Tenth and G streets, where it was dis
covered by one of the Sisters early next morning.
The little creature was thinly enveloped in linen
shroud, and placed in basket on the steps, and
judging from its numbness and almost lfeless con-
dtion, had probably remained there some hours.
II was taken in and carefully provided for and soon
recovered II was beautiful and interesting little
girl, and so excited the affection and sympathy Of
lady visiter from the country, whose name we
could not ascertain, that she has taken II 10 her
own home, intending to adopt 1t.
CRIMINAL CouRr-P. B. KEY, ESQ.,, Prosecuting
/ Aftorney.--Saturday the indictment against Adolf
phus Erb, William Bulger, Claiborne Mockbee,
George O. Wilson, and John Maryman, for arson,
in setting fire to the stable Of Thomas Dickens, on
Capitol Hill, was taken up, jury empanneled, and
| the trial commenced.
The last named, Maryman, was dehulted, and
his recognizance declared forfeited. He was under
bail In the sum Of 81 500.
\ Wilson was admitted to turn States evidence
against the other three prisoners noiis proseqpi
being entered against him for the purpose by the
| United States Attorney.
The trial was resumed this morning, not having
been concluded on Saturday. Messrs. Carlisle,
Ennis, and Radcliffe appear for the defence.