Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-05-20

usually throw INTO their performances bliss Iyhe
was received with long continued applique, and
throughout the whole Of her part excited constant
admiration which often broke out when IL seri-
odsly naaed the beauty Of some OF the finest pas
eag~s.
Mr. Harrison sang the "Fair Land OF Poland
and "You1 Remember Me" better than ever be-
fore. The criticisms that have been applied 80
freely of late seem 10 have spurred him ON TO In
creased effort which demonstrates that his voice
10 not yet gone, but, instead, that, be has been
rather careless.
Stretton AMI IIorncastlc sang as well IS usual,
and their acting better than the last time
they were here. The whole opera passed on I'M
usually well.
The house was crowded to excess, the parqiette
being almost entirely occupied by ladies and their
gallnnts, while the gents who came with no ladies
had no certain resting place, being driven fom
seat TO seat as the fair creatures came in.
Tonight. we have the gorgeous scenic opera Of
Cinderella, In which all the company take PR;
CLIMBING -As the legraph laborers were fix.
ing the wires on 7th street, we noticed novel
mode Of climbing used by them. An iron ring
with hinge 10 the middle was put round the pole
with stirrups fast to il In these sirrups the climb
err placed his feet. THIN, when he would raise his
feet, the ring travelled up the pole easily but
when he wished to huli on he brought Tia feet
close together, thus c,using the ring 10 bite the
pole, giving him secure footing for fresh tffort.
In this way he quickly reached the top Of the tall
pole With ease.
Some pieces of paper had caught on the wire,
which it cost some trouble TO exuicate. While
the mau on the polls was AT this business, couple
of constitutional citizeigs," who we're amusing
themselves by pounding stone atthe Post Office ex
tension, ceased their efforts and regarded him, the
climber. with open mouths In wonder. 1 say,
jamie said one "and what ia it that the mon ON
al. III IL. III l.. .gtlx .tcs,,xx
"Whist, MCKEE" was the reply, and don't be
ofther shown your ignorance; isn't he taking off
missag that got caught in the wires, shure J"
We lft just then Tor a tailor shop 10 get but,
ton sewed on. 4 slfag H
The CAyE vERD SUDsckIPrroy.--Th committee
to obtain subscriptions, inet at the room OF the
Young Mems Christian Association on Saturday
night; but as fall meeting could not be had, they
adjourned over till next Satnrdayat the same hour.
SO far as We have heard, they have done very
we'll
An appeal in behalf OF Dickinson College was
made at McKendree Chapel last Sunday, which re-
suited in the subscription of over 500. Very good
for McKendrec,
INDIAN DELEGATIONS "A delegation of five
Seminoes and seven Creek indians from the In
dian territory west of Arkansas met at the Indian
Bureau Yesterday. We understand that the bush
ness of the former relates chiefly TO attempt to
obtain a separate tribal organization, being now
attached to the Creek Nation They viii also pro
badly assist in concerning measures TO bring about,
IF possible, the peaceable removal West OF their
brethren in Florida.
COMBINED Councils We understand that the
meeting at American Hall last night WAS one of the
most enthusiastic and encouraging of the season.
Every part of the room was crowded to excess and
the constant stamping and cheering made even the
building itself shake.
Col Marshall, Of Kentucky, made speech in his
happiest manner, end kept the meeting in a coli
slant state of excitement. Hon Messrs. Lindey
of Missouri, and Edwards Of New York, were among
the speakers Everything passed off with the most
Intense enthusiasm.
The PIcYIc.---We understand that the Associated
BooSbinders and their friends, had fine time yes.
terday at their picnic at the White Iouse Payil
ion The sail down the river was delightful; the
dinner was excellent every body enjoyed them
selves hugely; and they reached the wharf on their
return, about midnight, only regretting that day
had 30 few hours in it.
INTERESTING Book SALE The erudits scholar,
antiquarian. and philosopher, as we'll as general
reader, win find amongst the books offered for sale
to morrow at Mr. McGuires action-rooms some of
the very farest any where accessible IN this coun.
try, or even ia Europe. Certain of thcss books,
we are free to confess, we have seen for the first
time in this CO lecioa. One we may specially in
stance as heretofore having had for Us scarcely
more than a mythical existence. nam lg, Hrmcs
Trismegistas, who appears in Ewbahk's library in
all his bodily Integrity and funess of proportion
For the Bible scholar and philoogist there il
fine and complete copy OF Do6ecaglot New es-
lament, or the Nav Testament i'll Nv I've languages,
all displayed, side by side at one opening of the
book also, fac-simile Of the Oldest manuscript of
tho Old Testament extant 4 he classical reader,
the mathematician, the yotary Of science and lover
OF history, travels and voyages a. wen az the man
Of literary leisure, will be arrested at almost every
range of his eye along the shelves by some wo
of high value or interest. Bidding Commences az
six o'clock Tomorrow evening precisely Iate,ki.
gencer.
DISTRICT MEDICAL STATISTICS We are pleased
to learn that, at the semi-an ual meeting of the
Medical Association of the District Of Columbia,
held at the Washington Infnnary OH Tuesday, May
6, the following resolution was unanin. ously adopt
cd:
Rssoiced, That committee be appointed by the
President, to consist of three members of this As
socation, 10 prepare plan by which the physi-
clans OF this city may cooperate with the city
authorities in insuring an accurate registration Of
the marriages, births, aud deaths, winch occur in
this city; and, to effect this ct, the said COM
mttee ara requested 10 confer with the Commits
sioner OF Health and Board of Health.
In pursuance Of this resolution the President APP
pointed co nmittce, consisting Of Doctors Miller,
Lippett, and Elliott.
lt ID needless, at this day, to remark the great
yGue end Importance Of the system of registrat on
contemplated 10y the above resolution in furnish-
ing the medical profession the vital and sanitary
statistics which experience In. shown to be so use-
full COR the Improvement aud pc lection of the heal
ing art, and in providing statistcions with data
whereby to estimate, with Almost unerring accura-
cy, the advance or decay Of national prosperity.