Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-07-11
NEW York, July 8, 1855.

EN- New YORK, July 8, 1855.
Disappointed politicians will have their say, and
George Law coming under this head, he is out with
long letter, denouncing Fillmore, and stating his
determination to support Catholic Fremont. Mr..
Laws stability does not amount to much, and be-
fore the election he will no doubt change his mind
but / hope and trust he will never disgrace the
American party again, by his presence at their
meetings. How he ever became an active mem
Der of the party is mystery but we have got rid
of him, and as he is man of no influence, and Of
less character, we will lay him on the shelf, where
| trust he win remain. a.B en
! A rich city is New York. The valuation of real
and personal property has just been completed,
and for the year 1855 it is set down at S5l7 $780,.
200 o. This is an increase of over Sac, 900 900
from last years valuation, or about $500, 900 900
increase since 1880. The taxes for the year
amount to about six millions. a
The Empire (Democratic) Club had meeting in
the Park last evening, but the attendance was not
over large. Capt. RyEders, the bully, appeared to
be the moving spirit, and speeches were made by
brady, the Irishman Sickles, and men Of similar
character. The people cannot and will not sup
port Buchanan, as any one present at the above
meeting must have been satisfied. heard DEM
ocrat say, this morning, that he thought Fllmores
chances were improving every day, and he had not
a doubt but that he would carry this State
Workmenwill commence operations on the Gen.
trail Park In earnest next week. The road around
the park will be first completed, which will give
ride of FIVE miles, and will conform as far as prac-
cable with the natural inequalities of the ground
In its course it will traverse several streams upon
romantic bridges. This road, when completed,
will afford an excellent drive and give the specta-
tor fine opportunity of viewing the park.
A meeting of seamen, marines, and others, who
formed portion of the Gulf squadron during the
Mexican war, took place in Brooklyn on Monday
night, for the purpose of taking measures to pre-
sent their claims for extra pay to Congress. A bill
having been passed for the relief of the Sailors &C.,
on the Pacific coast, they ask to be placed on the
same footing. 9te a9
The proprietor of the New York Ledger has
commenced a libel suit against the Tribune, put
ting damages down to the tune of $4,000. Should
the proprietors have to pay the full sum claimed,
il will be but small portion of their profits for the
last six months, which is said to have been sixty
thousand dollars. This statement is however not
believed. .5 q
The telegraphing business is rapidly increasing
throughout the country, and new system will
soon be in operation, which will materially reduce
the expense of sending despatch. l was told
lately by an operator that the New Orleans Plea
yune paid nine thonsand dollars last year for their
Geographic dispatches. big figure, but 1t may
be 80. 4ts
Notwithstanding the dull season, Derby & Jack
son are sending forth new books in rapid success
sion. In fact this firm are doing more just now
than any other house in the book trade Among
their latest publications would notice very in
terestng book entitled the Captive Youths of
Judah, by Rev. E. w. Jones. The Scriptural
account Of the "captive youths" Daniel and his
three friends of the Babylonish captivity is fol-
lowed in their bondage and adventures. The au-
thor has interviewer some romance in his story,
and has made one OF the most readable books of
the day, and to the religious community it will
prove particularly acceptable.
Several vessels have arrived here to-day which
report having been in the vicinity Of several ice
bergs when in latitude AZ to Al. 1t is not often
that isebergs seen so far south at this season
In money matters there is nothing new. Stocks
luctuate from day to day. Erie Railroad is the
leading stock offered at the board and the sales
are very large every day. The price to-day is
about 83 at the board. 0nRrcoN.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, July 9, 1853.
To the Editor of the american Organ:
The call for meeting of the Old-line Wings"
which appeared in our papers for several days past,
created no little interest and speculation in our
midst. The Virginia Sentinel, rabid organ of the
anti American party, and one that cannot publish
respectful notice of any of its meetings, al
though II numbers many subscribers who are act
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