Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-09-19
CITY INTELLIGENCE.


TIE DEMOCRATIC PoLnIcAL PURsK-Small fry
politicians, the least among the little charged with
any amount OF gas, having been allowed 70 put
their fingers into the political treasury of the De-
mocracy, are vigorously displaying their i've and
ten dollar bills, Haunting them in the faces OF hrm-
ers and others who attend our markets, and chsl-
Longing them TO bet against certain contingencies
In the political market. IL is plainly evident that
these smallpstato politicians never had 80 much
money before from the consequential airs they as
sumo The greatest punishment that can be in
hicted upon these fellows is to take their bets for
they are very certain to lose the money! they put
II up, and they know it. How they do squirm and
twist when they come across man who is pre-
pared to cover their tens and ives. How they do
strut and swagger and gas, when they come across
crowd who, not having the means TO bet, or I'M
willing to do SO, are willing to listen to their anu
sing and astonishing political sagacity
One OF these wiseacres was sporting ten-dollar
bill In the market yesterday morning. and chal-
lenged the crowd to bet. A gentleman from Ma
ryiand avenue, who was standing by, thinking he
had gassed long enough stepped up to him and
reside on Maryland avenue" giving the number
OF his house. IN take that bet. Come to my
house." He said he would but he didn't
Another one was sporting his rags on Seventh
street few evenings since. He offered to bet ten
dollars that Buchanan would carry Virginia by
twelve thousand. His money was covered forth
with. he then talked about some of the doubtful
States, among which he cassed New York, Penn
sylvania, and Kentucky. The same party offered
to bet him ten dollars that all these States would
go for Fillmore. He backed out. Ten dollars were
offered on Maryland. No, he had enough money
bet on Maryland We should think he had 1t is
all done for effect
Our MILIrARY.-The "National Guard" are
actively enpapad uaslinu thar acat;opu Eor
visiting York. They start on the morning of the
lsth of October, arriving in York about IL
o'clock that evening.
Letters have been received from the "Worth
Infantry and York County Ar tillery," through
captain Zeigler, Offering the "Glard" soldiers
welcome.
We are requested to invite the attendance of
every member to the drills at the armory on Mon
day and Wednesday evenings
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE CRY HALL-We were
much pleased, yesterday on visit to the City
Hall, to see how neatly the Monument offices have
been fitted up. They had not been cleaned nor
painted for about twelve years, and old rags COW
cred the floor. But, within the past two weeks,
everything has been renovated, The rooms have
been thoroughly cleaned, painted, and papered
The Orphans Court room and the office of the
Register of Wills, are we understand, soon to be
similarly fitted up.
PIscAToRY.-A party from Washington. a few
days since, visited Little Falls on fishing excur-
sion. They were three in number Their average
sport was forty-six to seventy-six rock per day.
Good sport
THAT WOMAN, AGAIN.--We are Informed the
name of the woman who on two succeeding DAYS
of the present week was seen on Maryland avenue
in beastly state of intoxication, Is Mrs. Sauder
She resides on the Navy Yard She was formerly
cook at the Penitentiary. The incidents connect
ed with this affair are too disgusting to mention.
Postmaster Berrett has appointed Mr.. Charles
Fletcher to clerkship in our city Office.
The number Of convicts in our penitentiary is
reduced to IS, of which there are but eight fe-
males.
SOME PUNpKNs.-We were shown a gourd the
other day, growing in this city, which measured
three feet and one inch from end TO end and was
only three inches in diameter through the largest
part. Who can beat it9
TRIBUTE OF REsPEor.--The flags of several YES
sells at the wharf were displayed at half mast,
yesterday, token of respect for the decease of
aon of one of the captains.
PARoDl's LAST CoNcERr.-The concert last eve
ming at the National was fully and fashionably at
tended. AS on Wednesday evening" the concert
was perfect triumph from beginning to end.
LATER FROM KANsAs-Major Deas of the Army,
arrived last night, direct from Kansas, with des-
patches for head quarters. Major Deas came
through ahead of the mail, and reports the news
paper accounts of the Kansas troubles as grossly
exaggerated.
Lane has absconded and cannot be found.
Gov. Geary is promoting, to the extent of his
ability, the peace Of the Territories.
At the date of Major Deass departure affairs
were in a comparatively quiet state.
THERE IS FLOWER THAT BLOOMFIELD bal
Lad from Hilbus. We find this beautiful compost
ton by w. " Wallace, on our table, more
extended notice tomorrow.
About 600 students are expected at the Univer-