Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-07-07

DEArR or A SrRAxGKR-Mr w. T. Balestier Of
New Orleans, arrived In this city BY the Southern
boat e. az O'Clock Saturday morning, and was con-
veyed In weak and dying condition TO the Kirk
wood House. The Messrs. Kirkwood. with their
accustomed kindness Of heart and indifference to
trouble or expense, where the calls Of humanity
are concerned, were unrsmitting and devoted In
their attentions 70 the dying stranger. Dr. Berry
and DR.. Miller were immediately sent for, the for
mer Of whom remained At the bedside Of Mr.. Bale
sitter until his DEATH which took place at o'clock
this afternoon The Masonic fraternity, of which
the deceased IVES . member, have taken the body
In charge, and ara making suitable arrangements
for the funeraL-National LnteAigencer.
THE GRAND jury AND FHK COUNTY JAIL-By
the following it viii be seen that the Grand Jury
have presented the jail as insecure:
County Of WasAingsox. Dissrict of Oolsn,-
bia The jurors for the county and District sfose-
said, upon their oath, represent to the honorable
the Judge Of the Criminal Court for ssid county,
that, as jury they have visited the JAIL and upon
examination do find that the prisoners are supplied
with good and wholesome provisions, and that the
wards and promises are clean and In a good con-
dition as could be expected. The jurors. amer
personal examination Of the building, feel bound
to declare il insecure for the confinement Of pris-
oners. Several have escaped from Il lately by
cutting their way through the wsils and gratings.
one of whom Is now at large charged with high
crimes. The jurors have inquired into the cir
cumstances attending the escape Of these prison
ers, and do not find that the officers Of the jail
have been delinquent In the premises.
GEO. w. RIGGS, Foreman.
The following cases were disposed of by Justice
d. Smith: Eliza Lee, keeping disorderly house and
assault and battery; George Butler disorderly
house; VIM. Bailey, disturbing the peace; all of
whom were committed. W0. Bailey has been
since released, giving security to keep the peace.
New SrAaE.-C. F. Fadely ESQ.,, has placed
upon the line between Leesburg and Washington
Q handsome new fourteen-passenger stage, built
by Eaton Gilbert Troy, New York. He spares
neither attention nor expense 10 contribute to the
comfort aud wants Of the travelling public. His
stages from Washington and Alexandria to Win
chester are not surpassed in the State. He has a
corps Of accommodating and experienced drivers,
and AZ fine horses and coaches rs the most fastdi-
GUS could desire. His line is great convenience
to the country through which it passes, and should
be literally patronized.
The junior organ of the administration, inquiries
why the Mayors messages are sent out of town for
publication, before being transmitted to the Coun-
ellis. The reason is obvious, Mercury Of the
Sun has been appointed confidential scribe and
pnffer general to the Mayor who in return for his
services furnishes him with his messages in ad
vance of their delivery.
YOUNG AHERICA.-During the celebration of
the 4th instant, at Reaches Spring, by the Ryland
Chapel Sunday School, the pastor, Rev. j. 8.
Deale, performed the interesting ceremony than
which there is only more interestingly Of chris
tening nine young Americans. Hurrah for the
Island We drink to the health of the Young
sters bumper, (6ll high, Fill more) of pure cold
water, sparkling, bright.
Oh water, cold water, pure, sparkling, free
Yes, tits water bright in its silver light
And crystal cup for me-"
What do you say, Thomas K.s We say that
this is a new feature in the superintendency of
Sabbath Schools. Go ahead old fellows. We
hope you may have twice nine next 4th