Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-27

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Mr. Walker moved 20 amend BY adding /" that
Faulkner's coupling be attached to the hose"
which gave rise 70 q short and very amusing de-
Sate during which Mr.. A. Med. Davis explained
the coupling 10 scientific and mastery manner,
showing Il not 70 be the most advantageous thing
in the world. The amendment was agreed 10, how
ever, and the bill passed.
M. Banosrger introduced bin appsopristing
$50 for building bridge over James creek, on N
street south, in the Seventh ward. Passed.
Mr.. Cross from the Committee on the Fire De-
paftment, introduced q bill appropriating $500 to
purchase an apparatus for the American Hook and
Ladder Fire Company In the eastern section Of the
city. Passed 8fE
Mr.. Smith introduced bill relating to the pun
ishment Of slaves for the violation Of the penal
laws Of this Corporation which was referred to the
Committee on Police
The Board then adjourned
PEoPLE's THKArRE-This establishment had
very fair audience last night to witness the first APP
pearance in this city, Of Miss Fanny Morant, who
done Julia In Sheridan Knowles play Of the Hunch-
back. The audience seem to greet with whole
heart, the introduction Of classic, beautiful and
fascinating actress into our midst, after the long
dearth Of everything histrionic. This evening she
appears as Pauline in Bulwers somplete drama of
the Lady Of Lyons, Mr.. ]. ii. Allen supporting her
az Claude, and brilliant performance may be ex-
pected.
We shall give more extended notice Of her
acting during this week.
NATIONAL TnEATRE.--A large crowd win attend
the Theatre this evening ut the benefit of the door
keepers and watchmen Of the establishment
dance for the championship win be had, the best
dancer receiving splendid belt A Pig race is
also announced as part Of the entertainment and
will afford great deal Of amusement Co.
MILITARY AND THE DRAMA--It is almost pro.
verbal that d military Is an admircr Of the
drama; their first heroic and glorious inspirations
being derived from the contests Of the ancient war
| riors, whose deeds have been handed down to us,
| through the medium Of the historic drama No
young military officer but what pictures to himself
| in the dim future, the mastery generalship and
glory ofCasar, Anthony, Richard and Marlborough;
who were admirers Of the drama, and who arc
Initiated daily BY young aspirants for military fame
Captain j w Perkins, Of Alabama, and Lieu
tenant Q. w. Phifer, Of Mississippi, who are two
officers in the newly authorized four regiments are
among this class, and, after imbibing some liquid,
which did not agree with their physical systems,
wendell their way to the Peoples Theatre, last
evening, tosee the beautiful Fanny Morant perform
| the fascinating Julia, in the Hunchback Having
| some difficulty in finding the door, they inquired
for the same in rather vehement tone, which
| caused the doorkeeper and other persons to rush
| into the entry.
| Quite scene ensued, the young men declining
to 60 out, but standing on their reserved rights
Officer Reese then arrested them, and with the
help OF few citizens, conveyed them to the guard
house, after severe struggle the whole distance
This morning they were fined $40, and costs, and
ordered to give security TO appear at the Criminal
Court to answer the charge Of resisting an officer
| in the discharge Of his duty They gave the re-
CURED security, paid their fines, and left with
very poor opinion OF Washington, especially Of the
officials
FLoUR.-Since the canal has been open for nav
igation, business has been gradually revivng, and
to such an extent has been thriving in George
town. that twelve thousand barrels Of -four arrived
in Georgetown via the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal
1t is thought this win be the busiest season for
some years in regard to this very article of -four,
large orders having already arrived and more than
can be filled for some time to come. We are glad
to see this evidence of prosperity on the part of
our sister city, and hope that the Metropolitan
railroad, another avenue TO wealth for the citizens
Of that place. will be open as soon As Ii possibly
| can be built
| SUNDAY SCHOOL EXHIBITION The Sunday School
| connected with the Methodist Church South, on
Eighth street. between H and ], win give an exh-
| NJ. The EXERCISES win cons;st ~ daio,uas roc
tat;ons solos s;ns;no ~ - 1A'1 i''
coIlecs;or vii he tsS., mn To- ,ha nrr,,o.. ~
purchasing library for the school We hope to
"
GRAND BANJO contest for prize, comes off at
the National tomorrow night In which the mimi
| table banjoist Bob Handy, Is 10 compete with
three Others for the prize. Get your tickets
CfRcurr Courr -Refoy. Noy..u ,,d D,,nIov,
.T.,fiee.-Tbe docket of cases vas csIlsd yasa
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