Daily American organ., 1856-03-06
CITY INTELLIGENCE.
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and regularly. an orders should Be Ief st Nr.
Henry MAnsfeld's, No. 1S North Roysl street,
or at Mr. Henry Boyer's, No. 2l8 Duke street.
Hon. Andrew jackson Doaels0n arrived ia the
esy this morning and has taken lodgings at the Ma
JosrrH GALEs, Esq. A washiagtou CORES
pondent Of the New York Commercial Advertiser
thus relates nm incident Of recent occurrence
!" matter Of business had induced Jos Gales,
Esq, to visit the Capitol. He was accompanied
by young gentleman, and l presume it WAS his
first visit during the present session Of Congress.
happened to be present when, In the course Of
his walk, he entered the Hall q Representatives.
TWAS, perhaps, half an hour before the House
called TO order, aud there was the usual hum Of
talking and laughing voices. But the moment his
presence was observed, the remark, There is Mr..
Gales went the entire round and general 81
lence prevailed. Those who were personally ac-
quaintcd With Mr.. Gales went forward to shake
him by the hand, and those who we're unknown to
him begged to be introduced. One honorable
member wentof to inform the Speaker Of the une1-
pccted visiter and that gentleman came forward to
present his compliments, so that In short time
there was quite crowd assembled around the
venerable editor. His step was as firm as ever,
and most digni6ed, and a. he appeared uncovered
wherein he ulintentionally set 4 good example TO
many of those who surrounded him. 1t required
only slight effort Of the fancy to imagine that the
earlier times Of the Republic had returned. Sim-
pie as was this incident, it to my mind full Of
interest 1t illustrated, in beautiful manner, the
power Of an exalted character When men ike
Mr.. Gales command the, love, the respect and ad-
miration Of all parties there is great danger that
folly and fanaticism will ruin the country"
NATIONAL MEDICAL CoLLEaE.--The annual com
mencement Of the National Medical College took
place at the hall Of the Washington Inirmary at
noon yesterday. There was large assemblage Of
ladies' aud gentlemen, including the Faculty and
students Of Columbian College The diplomas
were conferred by Joseph Gatchell Binney, ID. d.,
ical College is branch. The valedictory address
was pronounced by Grafton Tyler, NJ. d., Profes-
sor of Pathology and the Practice OF Medicine.
Though almost impromptu, (Dr. Tyler supplying
the place of Professor Miller, whose indisposition
prevented his performing this duty,) and it was
able, eloquent and effective effort rejecting honor
upon its author and upon the institution.
CoSDIrioN OF THE STREErs.-The accumulated
filth of long winter is now heaped up in various
quarters waiting for heavy rain or some extra
exertion on the part of the authorities to remove
it. The sun will soon begin to act upon this rub
bish, and unless speedily removed, III consequences
will ensue. @
We hope, therefore, the Health Commissioners
will soon set his troops in motion, and remove to
a suitable place the various piles of saw dust,
chips, decayed vegetables, and mud which now
cucumber nearly all the cutters and portion of
sidewalks.
Many OF the alleys are in a wretched condition,
and will soon breathe forth pestilence and death
unless thoroughly cleansed and purified.
NATIONAL THEATRE Miss Maggie Mitchell was
enthusiastically received last night at the National
We hope to be able to announce her re-appearance
at All early day.
1t seems to us that the citizens Of Washington
are entitled to at least three performances week.
in small cities like Savannah, Richmond and Nash
vile, the Theatre is open every night Here, dur
ing the present winter, the average has been about
three performances in two weeks. Will the Mana
ger correct this, and give us play every other
night?
OYSTERS, OYSTERS. The opening of the river
will soon cause the arrival of fleet Of oyster boats
which have been frozen up below all winter. As
to the condition Of the bivalves, we know nothing
but presume there must be some good ones among
them. At any rate, the oyster banks are now ac-
viii soon be abundant. f
LAuNcH.--The patent acknowledging machine,
built by A. B. Cooley, of Philadelphia, for the Cor
poration Of Washington, viii be launched on to-
morrow morning friday at o'clock, A. NJ, from
the wharf at the foot of 18th street and tho canal
The hull and fixtures Of the above were built by
George Mitchell Il Son, of Philadelphia, and the
engine and machinery by VIM. Ellis Co.
We are pleased to learn from the St Louis pa
pers that the health Of tho Hon. John G. Miller,
one of the Representatives from the State of Mis-
souri,, has 80 far improved to justify the hope
that he will be able to reach Washington by the
end of this month.
DR.. LoRD's LEcrURE.-In the great hall Of the
Smithsonian Institution there was not vacant
seat, and hardly an inatentive listener last even
ing. The lecture was profoundly interesting and
instructive, and yet exceedingly exciting. This
evening the character Of Napoleon and the politi-
cal history of his life are to be reviewed
Mr.. DEsPsTER has returned from the South. and
will give another Concert, at Carusi's Saloon, on
Monday evening. The programme Is varied and
attractive and will comprise many of Mr.. Demp-
ster's most admired pieces, including several Of
Burns's celebrated songs.
DEBArK IN THE HoUsE.-The debate ON the
Kansas question was opened in the House yester-
day by Mr.. Grow, of Pennsylvania. He was replied
to by Mr. Csdwallader, of the same State. Mr.
Brenton, of Indiana, has the floor to-day. This
debate will probably continue for weeks, II not for
months.
YANKEE SULLIvAS--It is reported that Yankee
Sullivan is to be sent to Washington a. Minister
Plenipotentiary from the Sandwich Islands. What
will the diplomatic corps say TO that
r. X. Haight, Of New York, the distinguished
merchant, is among the passengers Of the Pacific