Daily American organ., 1856-04-10

between King and Cameron streets
THERMoMETRIcAL-- We understand that the
Southwestern Telegraph line have fine project in
contemplation. 1t is that each Office shall trans
init TO Washington the state OF the thermometer
and of the weather generally each morning. A
tabular account of the matter thus brought in viii
be made out, one copy of which will be placed in
the Patent Office, and the other at the Capitol, so
that every one can sec what sort of weather they
are having at home. Apart from the scientific
and commercial value of such table, il will be
ceedingy interesting to strangers from the South.
1t is said that efforts are now being made TO In
duce all the Telegraph lines entering here to do
the same and TO make New York, Boston, Phla-
delphia, and Baltimore similar headquarters for
like meteorological intelligence, posting the table
of the weather throughout the United States in
the Exchanges of each city. We hope that the
enterprise may be carried out successfully with all
the lines.
DECISION OF THE UNITED STATES SUPREME CoURT
IN THE CASE OF VIM. WELLs.-In the Supreme
Court of the United States yesterday an interest
ing case was decided-that of er Darte William
Wells the main features 0 which, we understand,
are follows:
Several years ago. the appellant was convicted
Of the crime of murder in the criminal court of the
District of Columbia, and sentenced to be hanged;
but his sentence was commuted by President Fill
more to imprisonment for life in the penitentiary.
Colonel Charles l.. jones' the counsel for Wells,
brought the case before the circuit court on the
application for writ of habeas corpus, taking the
ground that by the constitution and laws, the par
don must be absolute, and that, therefore, the
dition was void. The court decided otherwise.
From this decision an appeal was taken to the Su-
preme Court of the United States. Yesterday
morning the latter court delivered its opinion, sus-
tanning the decision of the circuit court.
MUSICAL FUND HALL--The Union Choir Asso-
citation, tired of their removal from pillar to post
at the last meeting Of the Board of Directors ap-
pointed committee to report plan for the
ton of Musical Fund Hall. We see no reason
why we should not have fine building for musical
entertainments as well as other cities We have
any amount of love for music among us, as the at
tendance on the musical conventions and concerts
show; and that we have talent among our own
amateurs their performance at our own concerts
prove. The Union Choir Association and the
Philharmonic Society together, could build such a
Hall among themselves But let good place be
reported and the subscription books be opened
and we doubt not but what the stock would be
taken very soon. Success to music in Washington
we cay, and especially the music of the Organ.
PARopr's CoNcERr.--Ths concert which will
take place on Tuesday next will be the most bril-
lisnt Of the season. Seats are already secured for
large portion of the hall, which will accommo:
date nearly one thousand persons. A general de-
sire is manifested to hear Parodi sing the Marse-
laise in which she has created such f1ror at the
South.
Parodi's recent southern tour was remarkably
successful. In New Orleans, she gave fourteen
concerts; in Mobile twelve; in Charleston, nine
in Richmond, five. One concert in Richmond
yielded 81 400
EJTHE CIRcUs.--The crowds who flock to see the
champion equestrians and gymnasts of the world,
are unparalleled in the history of the circus in
Washington. The visiters are beginning to array
themselves on the sides of their respective favor
ties as the time approaches for the decision of the
result of the competition. Robinson, Hernandez,
Magilton Dunbar, Omar, Donaldson Noyes Libby,
Burte, Puss Horner, and Ned Kendall, each has
his hosts of admirers.
Tonight they introduce three new and great
features-Mr. Hernandez's equestrian allegory
with which he SO delighted Queen Victoria and her
court; the prize trick ponies; and new Frenchy
equestrian burletta by Messrs Dunbar and Don.
aldson.
BALL.-The first annual ball of the American
Hook and Ladder Company comes off tonight at.
ter the parade of the united fire companies of the
city, at Odd Fellows Hall, at the Navy Yard The
preparations of the managers insure a good time
TO those who are fond of the may dance.
IN Jne mdIhet, IDls morning, the amount OF
green's vegetables, &C., of this years growth
amounting to a small display of spinach, onions,
and some such stuff-was at least refreshing to the
eyes. The yerdant color not restricted to the
producers, either. There were quite a number of
individuals anxiously nquirng the price of butter
they seemed determined to pay but twenty-five
cents for the best, and when they were met by the
answer, "quarter-nerfp" they turned disconsolate-
ly away in search of some less exorbitant dealer
followed by the quiet exclamation of "green. ~
Chickens were selling at 81 per pair, shad at fifty
cents per pair and $l5 per hundred, herring, eels
perch, &C., twelve-and-a-half cents dozen, aud
other things in proportion.
THE WEATHER-We hear complaints from other
quarters that winter still fingers in the lap of
May" But the truth of the matter is that Miss
May has become ashamed Of her conduct in allow
ing such familiarity, and has made the frosty old
fellow "cut his lucky" in hurry. There is ru-
NOR to which we give credence, that the lady is
expecting visit from that rollicking Young gal
lsnt, Mr.. June, and that she wished TO be off
with the old love ere she was on with the new
ASTOUNDING IGNoRANcEl-- man, yes, full
grown man, came into our sanctum this morning
with the request that we would give him change
for dollar The idea that editor had 80 much
moneyll
KANsAs.-An eastern paper proposes that, in
stead OF Sharpe rifles, they send some sharp Yam
kee girls to Kansas. Good idea.
CoRREcTIoS.-In speaking of the singing school
of the Methodist Protestant Ninth street Church
yesterday, the types made US say that Mr.. Jacob
.Masten was the teacher. 1t should have been Mr.
Jacob Marten.
FIRE COMPANY PARADE.-The American Hook
and Ladder Company receive their new truck to-
day, which will be the occasion of a grand parade