Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-09-16

PARoDI AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS a grand
concert win be given at the National Theatre by
Parodi the unrivalled vocalist, assisted by Tiberi-
nj, the new tenor, who has created an extraordi-
nary farors in New York and Philadelphia-by
Paul Julien, the wonderful violinist, by Bernardo
the excellent baritone, and last, but not least, by
Strakosch himself, the world-renowned pianist.
The Philadelphia papers pronounce Tiberini the
finest tenor who has ever visited this country. lie
Is man of great personal beauty of faultess taste
and impassioned manner.
The prices of admission will not be raised but
will remain as usual--50 cents for the parquette
and boxes, and % cents for the family tier. We
shall be surprised If every seat in the house is not
filed.
CRIMINAL CouRT.--The Court is engaged in
swearing witnesses preparatory to taking evidence
in the case of Eggleston. 1t ia not probable that
the examination will commence to-day The Ger
mans manifest much interest in this trial
Echo CLUB BALL-The Echo Club No. win
give their first grand ball at the Washington AS
sembly Rooms this evening. A celebrated cotil
lon band has been engaged, and supper and re-
freshments will be furnished by an experienced
caterer. The friends Of the club may rest assured
that mirth and jollity will rule the hour.
CoNTEapTIBLE IF NOT CRIalNAL-We are in
formed, and have the letters at hand to prove the
truth of what we say, that the " Documents "
mailed from this place, by the Executive Commit
tee of the Seventh Ward Fillmore and Donelson
Club, to Ellicotts Milla, Maryland, and Markham's
Station, Warrenton Virginia, have not reached
their destination The fault must be with the
post office in this place, for the pouches containing
letters, &c, for these places not examined at
intermediate stations. 1t is possible that they
may have been left at some intermediate place by
accident, of course. VIII the Post Office Depart
ment please to look into this matter. There are
Democratic as well as American documents in
these pouches--prehsps.
'THE METROPOLITAN Hook AND LADDER Coma
EY,--This company paraded last night. They are
a fine looking body of men. They turned out in
good number, with excellent music, and looked
decidedly like doing good service. They intend
giving ball on the 7th of October, and on the
Goth to visit Richmond Va.
NORTHERN LIBERTIES FIRE CoArANY--This is
an "active" association. They are going to give
another Cotllon Party ut their Hall, on Thursday,
the 18th instant. The former was "crowd,"
this one will be squeeze" They are an order
ly, well.behayed, gentlemanly set of men, always
ready in the hour of danger, active in the per-
Torrance of duty, and active in relieving the dis
tresses of their brethren. They ought to be en-
couraged, and they will be.
ISLAND SUNDAY School UNIoN.--The Union met
last night In Sixth church, and was well attended
The night was beautiful, and the exercises very
interesting. The address of WIN. T. Murtaugh
was listened to with much satisfaction and inter-
est The attention of the large audience during
its delivery was manifested by deep stiffness, un-
broken by sound. These Sunday School Unions
are destined to accomplish much for our countrys
future good. The speaker paid merited compli-
ment to that veteran Superintendent, Thomas K,
Gray who has been for twenty-f five years indefati-
gable in the Sabbath School cause. More of this
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THE EXCURSION OF THE LIGHT INFAHTRY 10
Norfolk and Portsmouth delightful one.
They reached home in safety, and with gratifying
remembrances of their visit to the "Old Domin-
ion." ".
ALFRED LAEDoN RIvEs, Esq, has been selected
to make the surveys for permanent bridge over
the Potomac
PoLICE.-Alfred Bingham, was taken before the
Mayor of Alexandra, yesterday morning, and
fined $2l go for selling liquor to minors.
There is much of this business done in Wash
ington. If few examples were made it might
have beneficial effect.
APPoNTMENT.---Go Governor Wise has re-appointed
Robt. Taylor, Inspector Of Flour for Alexandria.