Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-07-31

aud he wished the members would pass the resc:
ition.
Mr.. 4tLee was opposed ts the resolution In toto.
He did net Wish lot Of miserable afidayits forced
upon him. He desired TO see the Witnesses Ia tho
case In pyopria persona, and cross-examine them.
Mr.. Bohlayer (whose seat Ii contested) stated
that he intended to be present before the commit
toe ON the day appointed, and he was opposed to
the admission of these sfidavits as evidence
against his holding his seat. He should demand
TO see the witnesses, and wished everything con-
Quoted fair before the committee.
Mr.. Jefferson stated that he thought he was act
ing on the suggestion of the chairman OF the COM
mittee (Mr. AtLee) in offering this resolution.
He Mr. AtLee1 told him he would rather have
the originals than the copies which he had
Mr.. Alice admitted this, but did not want eth
er-that he did not consider them evidence at all
Mr.. Clements moved to lay the resolution on
the table. Lost-S yeas, IL nays
Messrs. AtLee and and Lloyd then followed In
opposition to the resolution stating that II would
do no good whatever TO put the ofidavits before
the committee, and that they should vote against IT,
Mr.. Fuller hoped It would pass. Il would do no
harm, even II 1t done no good--the contestants
were anxious to have them given to the commit
tee, and let them have it. His friend, the other
member of the committee, (Mr. Walker,) was anx
ious TO see the papers, and 80 was he. The discus
sion was continued by Messrs. McCutchen, Jefer
son, Albert Walker and Orme, for, and by Messrs
Clements, Lloyd, Towles, Alice and the President
against the adoption Of the resolution when
Mr.. Lloyd moved to postpone for one week ;
which was not agreed to: Yeas 0, nays IL.
Mr.. AtLee having found It to be In order, moved
that committee be appointed to notify the Board
OF Aldermen, that they were now ready to 60 into
v~cD IT..
for the city, and the Board then took recess for
that purpose.
Upon return from the joint meeting, Mr.. Jeffer.
sons resolution was rejected Yeas 10, nays 10.
Bill from the Board of Aldermen to pay A. j.
Larner $40, for services clerk to the Committee
on Elections, was passed after which the BOARD
adjourned.
PUBLIC School EXAMINATION. -- The public
schools Of the first and second districts paraded
yesterday afternoon, and proceeded to the large
hall Of the Snithsonian Institute, where premiums
were awarded, after the delivery Of an excellent
address BY Prof Dimity.
The room was densely crowded by ladies' and
gentlemen, and the appearance of the children re-
Elected credit upon all engaged in the ceremonies
and display exhibited upon the interesting occa
sion. The Board Of Trustees were in attendance
The EXERCISES were opened with prayer by the
Rev. Mr.. Eva, and beautiful song from the chill
dren of school No. was listened to by the de-
lighted audience.
The performances on this interesting occasion
were closed by prayer and appropriate music, from
an excellent band in attendance.
Music HAS CHARMS. The band wagon Of the
Circus was followed yesterday and this ihorning
by large crowd of Juveniles, and indeed by many
persons whom we thought were old enough to find
something else to do and who, with their younger
friends, seem to relish the fun hugely: Not being
visited often by performances of such character,
may account for the great excitement which their
entry and subsequent stay creates in our midst.
The managers of this Circus have invited the
children of the Washington Orphan Asylum to at
tend the performance tomorrow afternoon. The
Circus is open every afternoon at IL O'clock ex-
pressly for families.
The MARKEr-Again were we permitted this
morning to feast our eyes upon the good things
of life as they were spread out to view in the
Centre Market. The morning being little cloudy,
and the rays of the sun being somewhat obscured
thereby, numbers of our citizens awaited them
selves of the opportunity of paving visit to this
fayorite resort, before the heat Of the day came
on. Ladies, gentlemen, merchants, mechanics,
lawyers, doctors, showmen, and loafers were seen
strolling about; some on business, some as pur-
chasers and others for recreation, and "to see
and to be seen." "Plutes" thinks that Market
House is an excellent place to study human nature
and drink root beer!
Ho FoR CAMr-There will be camp meeting
held In Alexandria county, commencing on the I'd
day of August next, at a place owned by Mr..
William Minor, and one at Clarksburg, Montgom-
cry county, Maryland, on the 10th instant.
No doubt many of our people will visit both
these religious meetings, which are described to
us as being beneficial, both morally and physically
speaking
New MILITARY CoMrAsY.-An artillery company
is being formed in our city, which Is to be drilled
as infantry also, and its ranks are being filed up
at rapid rate. With company of artillery at
tached to the military organized, our regiment
will then be complete. Captain John Reese, late
commander of the Highlandcrs, is spoken of as
the captain Of the new corps.
Our volunteer soldiery should meet with every
encouragement from our citizens, as We do not
know at what timo their important services may
be called into action. Success to the fremen and
volunteers, say we, and may they always meet
with that encouragement and success which they
SO richly deserve.
The JUDeE OFF THE BEscH.-Dropping in at
the afternoon performance of the circus company
yesterday, we saw the Judge of one OF our courts,
surrounded by several little folks" admiring the
feats Of the "tumblers," and laughing heartily at
the jokes Of 3" Mr.. Merriman" the clown. How
different his aspect was there, to what It was sew
era days since, when seated on his judicial bench,
with "eyes severe and beard Of formal cut full OF
wise saws and modern instances" his looks we're
scanned by the unfortunate prisoners seated be-
fore him In the court room, awaiting with anxiety
their doubtful destination.
Business having detained us "up town" until
the small hours of this morning, on our return we
espied the efficient captain Of our night watch
taking his rounds, and paying passing visit TO the
different /" BEATS on which the men under him are
required to patrol This speaks well for the man
agement and efficiency Of The corps, which, though
small, is composed ofworthy and responsible men,
who seem disposed, and who are not TO be deferred
from doing their duty when causes require it.
The peace and quiet Of our city Is daily COM
meuted upon as being extraordinary, considering
the population, by strangers sojourning among u.s.
0UR NATIONAL BIRD.--A huge eagle was offered
for sale by negro boy on the Avenue yesterday,
but he bad not found any purchaser at the time we
passed by. Persons having such birds In their
possession should visit our city just previous to
the Fourth of July, or some other cherished ma
tionaI annivarasrv