Daily American organ., 1856-04-15
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

bill providing for the increase Of the navy, by
which boys over fourteen years Of age were re-
ceved as apprentices until they were of age, al
lowed the enlistment of a certain number of boys
When the bin was passed il was thought that
there would be a great difficulty in obtaining the
number of boys specified in the provision. But
the result shows that parents used every endeavor
to place their children in the navy. The number
Of boys prescribed in the sll has long since been
filed up. q
The applications at the Department and at the
various rendezvous for the enlistment Of appren-
tces continue, Notwithstanding the announcement,
some months ago, that the lists were closed. There
are greater number OF boys in the service than
can be accommodated, or are wanted. Ii will be
some time, we learn, before any more boys will be
enlisted. There is no promotion for the appren-
tice beyond that of sailor. Better employment on
shore can be found for boys
CAPrAN BIRcH-A resolution was introduced
into the Board of Aldermen by Dr. Busey last
night authorizing the Committee on Police to ex-
anime into the facts in reference to the admission
OF Nayior TO bail by Captain Birch, which, after
much opposition on the part of DIR. Miller, who
wished the Mayor to make the examination, was
passed Now, if the lower Board concur, of which
there is little doubt, we shall soon have rigid In
vestigation into all the facts in the case
The public will cheerfully await the result of the
representations of the lesser organ of the admins
tration. We understand that Captain Birch in
vtes rigid scrutiny into his conduct.
DR.. SroEE.--The following merited tribute to a
talented Washington artist appears in the WASH
ington correspondence of the Savannah Daily
Journal
81 have visited the studio of DR.. Horatio Stone,
an admirable sculptor, aman of genius and refine
ment, OF enthusiasm an his pursuits Of proud and
Independent spirit; and withal the best slghted
man have ever known in the high department Of
fine arts in this country.
There were many objects worthy close atten-
ton around me; but seeing two of them, / then
could see no more. These / could have contem-
plated for hours upon hours. They were llfe-size
profile of Chief Justice Taney, and bust of Thos.
Hart Benton; the one representing the maturity
of intellectual and moral beauty--the repose of
goodness gentleness, and wisdom upon features
once influenced by the tumut of passion and world
y strife; the other, the majestic presence Of a man
of high purposes, Of firm resolves, of unconquera-
bic energy, and of sefsustainng independent
spirit that challenges the admiration of every be-
holder. tasG 1
Mr. Benton never saw this image until it was
completed; as soon as his eyes rested upon It his
whole appearance changed and, in moment he
was manfestly under the influence of deep emo
tion After few minutes the artist said to him,
Mr. Benton, what do you think of it p
mr. Benton fixed his eyes upon him, and, with
look aud manner which DIR. Stone says he never
hopes to be able to describe--so full Of the soul
and spirit Of the man-replied Sir, it is what
have aspircd to be-"
THE OPERA LAST NIGHT-A crowded house at
the National last night, inaugurated the commence
ment of the English Opera season. Nearly every
scat was taken in the parquette and boxes and the
m racp mn bavn haa Ia
The opera was the Somnambula.
Miss Louisa Pyne, the Prima Donna, is one of
the most highly cultivated and gifted English vo-
calists of the day.. Her voice is a clear soprano.
and executes the most difficult passages apparently
without effort AS an actress, her merits are su-
perative. %
Mr. Harrison has fine tenor, and sings with
great spirit and effect. Mr. Stretton is buffo Of
great power, and sustained the part of the Count
admirably. Mrs. Chapman played the part of
Lisa excellenty, and sang with much sweetness.
Mr.. Horncastle is capital basso, and contributed
his full share to the entertainment of the evening
The choruses were full and efficient, and the or
chestra powerful and well directed. The opera
was brought out in every respect in a manner
highly creditabe to the management.
Tonight the popular opera of the Grown Dia-
monds will be performed.
REwARD.-The bill Mr.. Busey reported in the
Board of Aldermen last night, authorizing the
Mayor to offer reward of $500 for the apprehen-
sion of Naylor, was passed without opposition in
both branches Of the Council
Our police force have thus far neither regarded
fatigue weather in their efforts to make the ar
rest. This offer will be of great assistance to
them; not that it win stimulate their efforts, but
that It viii bring many Others to their aid. Naylor
will be caught.
AREEsr.--Col Hughes, the special agent of the
Post Office Department, arrested Geo. W. Town
send here on Saturday morning, who is charged
with having broke jail at New Castle Del, while
awaiting his sentence for stealing letter from
the Wilmington post Office. The prisoner had
hearing before Commissioner Heasett to-day, and
was remanded TO prison to await a reauistion from
the United States authorities at Wilmington.
EXAMINED. - John Hammack, NayIors bail.
whom it was asserted was seen assisting Naylor out
of town, thereby rendering himself liable for being
accessory to the escape Of the accused was brought
before Capt Birch, when it appeared that Ham,
mack was not seen with WASH Naylor on the day
asserted, but with VIM. Naylor; SO that the charge
of being accessory to the escape fell to the ground
Ht. E9 h.E
FIFTH WARD.--By reference to an advertise
ment it will be perceived that meeting of the
American rarty of the Fifth Ward will be held on
Friday evening for the purpose Of electing dele
gates to the Mayoralty Convention. A punctual
attendance is requested.
The examination Of Messrs Bailey and Demane,
on the charge of burglary, &C., will take place at
T. NJ, to-day, at Justice Hollingshcad's Office
VIvE La BAGATELLE--We take pleasure in cali
ing the attention of our readers to the new and
beautifully furnished Restaurant and Reading
Rooms on the corner of Z and Seventh streets,
near the Post Office We speak experimentally
in saying that every thing in the eating and drink
ing line can be had of the best and at low prices.
Saa adj 4.