Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-11-05
CITY INTEILIGENCE.

deyotees Of c1vu aud reLg1ouS hocrty passed up
seventh street on their way 70 illuminate Berry's
district on the subject OF voting. IL Was composed
Of one omnibus full Of foreign musicisn9 who, a.
they are known never to work for nothing, are
supposed 70 be paid out Of Peters corruption fund
one omnibus full Of sundries fair samples Of the
party Miesisn predominating; two buggies, con-
tanning two young men each, and one open car
riags containing three making in all, independent
of the musicians. nineteen, Our country friends
will doubtless enjoy the music. e Jordan is z hard
road TO travel" particularly. Its one sings
myself and applies y TO the times.p "A
e CoxE Back, SrEnES. IA telegraphic des
patch was received yesterday morning by Chief
John Davis, describing, INFINITELY, = fugitive slave
who left Richmond on Saturday evening last, and
who vas snpp0sed 70 be onhiswAy 10 Canada Mr.
Davis procssdcd To the Depot about three Z. n,
and seeing asdark compiexioned, whiskered, and
naustschioed individual there, arrested him, be an
swefing the description exactly. lie had, it seems
been in town all the forenoon, had put up at the
Washington HOUSE, and passed himself off for q
white man indeed he rescmbled very much an
Italian or gpsey, and spoke the German language
very Huenfly On boIng arrested be told the on,
Ger be ''must be mistaken" but subsequently,
"owned up being fugitive Being conveyed
before Justice Holingshead, he was committed TO
jail until reputation from the Governor Of Vir-
"cum back Steben" with "Ohl Iss cuminln
SrEAnsoAr WHARs.--An exciting place is the
steamboat wharf, and 90 II Isl especially on Sum
day. Crowds of ladies' and gentlemen, taking ad-
vantage Of the fine ferry boats which ply between
here and our neighborng city, pay visits to rela-
tives and friends resident there. Sunday, there
fore, ii the best day in the week for the little
steamers, as their decks are generally crowded,
and their sitting saloons wen filed with yisiters
going to and returning from either city. " is
Thought BY some, that when the railroad is COM
pleted between this city and Alexandria that the
business Of the steamboat line will decreases 9th
ers think not We shall sees
NICE SUNDAY AAUsEMEET.--" Bobbin' around
yesterday, we dropped over in the neighhorhood
Of that interesting and very refined neighborhood,
known as g English Hill, I but which should be
called g Irish Green" They had delightful re-
hearsal Of s Donnybrook Fair in Ameriky there
last evening, in which bricks, stones shillalas and
other missiles, we're used rapidly and effectualy,
much TO the qualification of the very picturesque
COMPANY invited to witness it. The ground or
stage having at last become regularly saturated
with the claret Of the performers, and everything
having passed off to the satisfaction Of all concern
ed, the manager announced q repetition of the en-
tertainment on Sunday evening next same hour
and place, in which the police win, II we mistake
not, take part. Al
a GERxAs GUARD ORGAsIzATIoNn--Thc Gal
weston (Texas) Zetung contained, recently, plan
for the formation Of uniformed and armed German
companies, to act at the election polls. That's
nothing new. Our confdant informs us that
both the Irish and Germans who are not supplied
with arms are furnished such by certain Associa-
tiops here md that money has been raised for
such purpose and that he can name, il necessary,
r. A. -
contract for furnishing suchi A pretty state Of
things, truly, when American citizens have to pass
through an armed foreign mob, before they can
deposite their votes! Shade Of the departed
Washington, has il come to thiss
A NEW IDEA.--We cav yesterday shabby
dressed individual sitting on the sidewalk adjust
ing his cravat, (colar he had none,) using the top
of blackng.box for mirror. We have before
now, IN our peregrinations through this beautiful
country, stopped at various hotels in which the
rooms were not furnished with looking-giasses, and
had, In several instances, TO resort to neighbors
room TO make our toilet--the cover Of our black
ing box we never thought Of as a substitute for a
mirror We therefore give the above as a new
idea, and one which may be used to advantage by
travellers. Plute's" thinks it economical, at any
rate.
BrAurruI SIsHTs.-The most beautiful sights
TO be seen in our city are the well-afranged and
tastefuly fitted mp windows Of our Jewelry, Fancy,
Dry Goods, Book, Music, and upholstering Stores.
Our spacious avenue Is set off on either side with
such showy and expensively fitted up windows,
andswe often hear expressions of admiration in re-
gard TO their fine appearance from those who are
fond of sightseeing. Nothing sets off place of
business more than an imposing front and a fanci-
fnly-arranged French-platc window.
Keenan, uo,vr pptaurtx upr1ra rux Many.
IKoln-Such was our exclamation this morning
on arising from our downy couch after fine nights
sleep but as we now write, the clouds look heavy
and forebodng, threatening rain. The atmosphere
is pleasant, though, and, indeed, has been very
mild for week past.
THEr wrRK--Ths different churches yesterday
were well flled-in the forenoon. The sermons
were, as usual, able and convincing; the surpass
ing eloquence OF one divine particularly, held the
audience perfectly entranced for nearly two hours
Such eloquence We seldom bear--but which we
intend hereafter 10 avail ourselves Of often, fpos
sible.
FIR Rooas Mr. J. II. Polk has four elegant
rooms TO rent His house il situated the corner
off and Ninth streets, pleasant locality and desi
rable neighborhood. Immediately adjoining his
rooms, Is ~frst-class boarding house. Persons
who may hire his rooms can have their meals fur
nisbed them at this house. We would respect-
fully recommend Mr.. P.s rooms to members Of
Congress, and gentlemen generally, who intend
sojourning In Washington for any length-oi time.
RrrunsrD---The Hon. Charles Mason, Commits
soner of Patents, returned 10 his department last
week, and has entered upon bis arduous and par
ticular duties Pstentees are daily arriving, and
the next list OF patents presented, will no doubt
display many proofs Of rare and useful inventions.
Barney. where have you beenfp "To fight
on English Hill, and an ilgant time we bad Of II !;
four fights in fifteen minutes, and knock downs
that left but one whole nose in the house, and that
belonged TO the tea-kettle. Bcdad, the likes were
never to be seen since we eaked ould Donna1yln
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