Daily American organ., 1856-02-14
CITY INTELLIGENCE.


COMPLIMENTARY BEsEyIr.--At the earnest solic-
tatiou Of many of their friends the accomplished
Denim sisters will appear for one night more, and
this is most positively their last On Saturday
evening next they have grand complimentary
benefit rendered them by some Of our most res
pectable citizens and the Lessee of the Theatre.
They will both appear in the play Of douglas, or
"The Noble Shepherd" Young Noryal," Miss
Susan Denim Lady Randolph" Miss Kate Denim.
Mr.. Garry Hough, the popular and yivacious
Yankee Comedian, has volunteered his valuable
services and win appear as Elvin Pancake" In
the Down East farce Of the /" Yankee Duellist"
After which, the farce ofthe Good-for-N Nothing"
Nan, Miss Susan Denim During the piece she will
sing the doleful ditty of "Vilpkens, and his Di
nah"-never before attempted by any living female.
We hope their friends win give them bumper be-
fore parting.
MYsrrRroUs AND DELICATE CAsE.--We hear that
young woman residing at Washington, ID. o.,
having been seduced, came to this city, and, by
the advice of legal friend, placed herself under
the charge Of an abortionist. Peritoneal inhamma-
ton succeeded his treatment and the young wo-
man died. resident physician certified that her
death was caused by congestion OF the lungs
Further inquiry was made, however, and 1t appear
ed, on post mortem, that the lungs we're healthy,
and that there were grounds for suspicion that
death was caused by an attempt to produce abor-
ton. We hear that Coroner Hill Is investigating
the matter, and we shall get the evidence proba-
bly, in day or two. All the parties are very
respectable."--N Y. Herald.
We have no information in regard to this mat
ter, but, if correct as above stated, We hope the
subject will be thoroughly investigated.
During the quarter ending slst December last,
there were received at the dead-letter branch Of
the General Post Office 2776 dead letters of value.
IF hair mfr WAS
$50, Of which seven-eighths have been returned to
its legal owners by the Department
The Rev. Mr.. Williams, reputed " Dauphin ol
France" is still in the city, oppressed by illness,
age, and penury. Whatever may be the issue of
the claims urged by his friends (not by himself to
royal birth, the life of this venerable man has been
one Of selfdenying labor and hardship in behalf of
the red men Of the forest
NATIONAL THEATRE.-The weather last night
was so excessively cold that our citizens were un-
willing to venture out. The consequence was
small audience at the National Theatre. We were
not present, though WEI are informed the Denins
played with their usual spirit and excellence.
FRESH >FrsH--The Baltimore market is destitute
Of fresh fish, as well as that of Washington. This
Ia peculiar grievance to Catholic fellow-citi
zens, as this is the season of Lent.
GoLD's HEATING APPARATUS nobly stands the Sc
we're test to which 1t has been submitted during
the present winter. The atmosphere of Elliot 4
Patten's Office this morning was that of midsum-
mer, and this with an expenditure of three cents
for coal Go and examine it, opposite the Patent
Office, on F st.
CENTRE MARKEr-The Market was well attend
ed this morning, notwithstanding the intense cold
Vegetables were in frozen condition, and toes
and noses ditto.
Episcopal CHURCHEs-There is now being held
conyocation in the Episcopal churches of the CITY,
commencing with St. Johns, Epiphany and Ascen-
sion.
Down TO ZERo.--The mercury this morning waa
down to zero. Last night was one of the coldest
of the season, If we may draw any inference from
the opinions Of our citizens.
When is this cold weather to end?
PRINTING AND BINDING OF THE CLERK's OFrIcE.
We are informed that Mr.. Forney gave out last
summer the printing of the Clerks Office, and the
binding Of the reserved documents, to Messrs.
Wallach & Hope for the present Congress, and
that General Culom has confirmed the award. We
presume there is no doubt of the fact.
FRoM KlssAs.--We learn that the President
has received information that there is imminent
danger Of civil war in that Territory.
WINTERS DIoRAMAs. This is the last night of
the exhibition of Winters Dioramas. No exhibit
tion within our remembrance, has been so gener-
ally popular as this, and we presume its numerous
patrons in this city will assemble tonight and take
farewell look at 1t.
SUPREME CoURr.--Abraham Fowler, Esq., of
Arkansas was yesterday admitted an attorney and
counsellor of this Court
No. 81. Fred. Scott, plaintiff in error, Us. John
+. A. Sandford. The argument of this cause was
continued by Hon. Reverdy johnson for the defen-
dant in error, and by Hon. NJ Blair for the plaintiff
In error.
Police E--Before Justice Hollngshead last eve-
ming, John Smith and Thomas Kipman arrested
by officer Cuttings for riot and disturbance of the
peace, were sent to jail in default of security.
Mr. Patrick Mcdonald, senior, Patrick McDon-
aid, junior, James Morrow, Joseph Mcdonald, and
Owen Gleason, arrested by officers Handy and Git
tings, for fighting, riot and disturbance of the
peace.
They gave bond to keep the peace.
Sr.VALENTINEs DAY.--This being St. Valentines,
the bookstores are crowded with young men, and
the Valentines are going off with rush. Several
thousands have already been sold
Alexandria Items.
r. p. AND +. RAILRoAD.--The House of Dele
gates has passed bill authorizing the extension
Of the Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Potomac
Railroad, 80 as to form continuous railway con-