Daily American organ., 1856-03-17

if possible by the addition Of proviso extending
the probationary term previous to naturalization,
to twenty-one years. Let this amendment be Of
fered, and let the ayes and noes be taken on its
adoption, that the American citizens of the United
States may be enabled to ascertain who are in fa-
yor Of the principles Of the American party, and
who are opposed to their principles.
We are gratifed to announce that the Albany
Express has been adopted as the organ Of the
American State officers of New York. in lieu Of
the Register.
The Register, we presume, viii now expire, or
be published as "Republcanp paper.
The Toledo Times raises the flag of Fillmore and
Donelson.
Mr.. Everett left town this morning for Rich
mond, via fredericksburg. While In Richmond he
will be the guest Of Gov. Wise.
Mr.. Everett is expected to return to Washing
ton in the course Of the week.
NATIONAL THEATRE Mr. Richings and his ac
complished daughter win appear tonight in the
Daughter of the Regiment and Robert Macaire
Mr. Richings la one OF the most accomplished ac-
tors and vocalists on the American stage, and his
daughter is highly gifted and accomplished wo-
man. They are both great favorites in this city,
and will be warmly welcomed by host of friends
Mr.. DEMPsrER's LAST CONCERT will take place
tomorrow evening at Carusi's Saloon. The pro-
gramme is very well selected and contains many
of Burnss best songs.
GREAT FIGHr in HOG ALEEY.--On Sunday there
was, usual q general scrimmage in the classic
precincts of Hog Alley. The constitutonals
were around in great force, and the result was
terrible hullaballoo. The officers were soon on
hand, and made several arrests of the combatants
who were brought before Justice Hollingshead, as
follows:
John Connel, Thomas Connell, jefferson Con-
nell, Thomas Fitzgerald. The latter was charged
with assault and manning, by biting off the ear of
John Connell, and was sent to jail.
The other three were brought up for riot and
assault and battery and were also sent to jail. Jo
seph Nasen, for assault, was also sent to jail
The arrests were made by officers A. r. Allen
and w. Martin.
Hog Alley is one Of the principal localities in our
city, exclusively inhabited by the constitutonas"
and on Sunday, which the constitutions" regard
as holiday, it is usually the scene of rioting and
fighting.
On yesterday, the fight commenced at 10 o'clock
in the morning, and was family roac entirely
Father, son, uncle, nephew, aunt, niece, grandma
ther, and grandson, were all engaged in the agree
able business Of treading on the tail of me coat
The civilized residents Of the vicinage are of
course greatly annoyed by these vulgar bros un-
der their very eyes and ears not to say noses and
will be extremely obliged to the Mayor if he viii
order strict investigation into the cause Of these
frequent offences against the peace and order of
the city.
The LATE AFFRAY AT THE NATIoNAL.--We are
informed that Mr. Charles Mahon has received let
ters from every gentleman present at the National
on Sunday of last week, and others aware of the
encounter, completely exonerating him from all
blame, and expressing the opinion that his whole
action in the matter was in self-defence. He has
also received very complimentary letter from the
lady boarders OF the house. inviting Mr.. Mahon to
continue his visits The simple fact of Mr.. Mahon
never having been introduced to Mr.. Stuart, and
has yet to speak the first word to him, is sufii-
cicnt corroboration of the above.
The NATURALIZATION is at last resumed from
Georgetown to the sea- The boats are now run.
ming regularly. The Alexandra and Washington
lines have compromised and will run at alternate
hours. This should have been done two years
ago. The railroad has probably brought them 10
their senses
The new arrangement commences to-day.
Ta*# sE - E
The WEATHER.-There was hard frost last
night, winter is still on hand, notwithstanding st.
Patricks day has arrived.
Cr TATRlCKS DAY.--TnlS 1s the anniversary OF
st. Pa'rick. We are informed that in consequence
Of ITS being the season of Lent, there viii be no
celebration of the day by the Irish residents until
Easter Monday, the oath ult. .
We understand that Miss Fanny Morant and
Mad'le Sarah Felix (sister of Madlle Rachel, who
have lately appeared with unbounded success in
the South, are shortly about to visit Washington,
Baltimore and other Of our Northern cities for the
purpose of giving grand Musical and Literary Sol
rees, which will consist of selecS readings from the
best masters in French and English, with Vocal
and Instrumental Music