Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-05-26
INTELLIGENCE

on Capitol HILL In the rear Of tho residences Of
Mn- Colonel Brent It was used - . Workshop
by Mr. Brumidi, the fresoo painter, aud partly -
foundry for ornamental castings of silver and
other metals by Mr.. Vencind, both In the employ
Of the government. II il thought that the hre
took from the smouldering Of some Of the timbers
injudiciousy built into the furnace Of the foundry
which had been kept ior sometime in blast. A
good many valuable designs and artists materials
were lost by Mr.. Bramidi, and Mr. vencinti also
suffered to less extent The frame building was
quite destroyed, as well as the kitchen Of Mrs.
Brent's establishment, Immediately adjoining.
The fire companies were soon on the SPOT and
house. The lady returns her thanks for the siren
uous efforts of the fire department in card in the
morning papers.
The fire on Saturday afternoon occurred on the
corner of Seventh and streets in the upper story
OF Mr.. ]. III. Shreeves' house. The flames were
extinguishsd by the prompt action Of the fire de-
partment before much damage was DONE
POLICE DoIsas. -Betsey Ann johnson, Jenny
Evans, Casey Harris, and Frank Whelan were
arrested for fighting and diSsrderly conduct. One
Of them was sent to jail and the rest gave security
to keep the peace. sssss s
Two men BY the names Of Garress and Wheeler
were arrested on charge Of stealing money from
the room Of Denton s Porter, Esq, at one of the
hotels; also Nancy Williams on charge of being
accessory 70 the larceny The two men we're sent
to Jail tho woman was discharged
Cornelius Newman, Jeremiah Callihau, and
Charles Caldhan were committed to jail in default
of bail, on charge Of forcible entry and assault
p. g. Brooks, ON . charge of assaulting and
beating Charles Sumner, gave security in the sum
of 81, 900 to appear and ansWer to the June term
Of the criminal court The above cases were con-
Quoted before Justice Hollingshead; also number
Of others Of trivial importance.
John Lawrence and Julia Butler were brought
before Justice Dom on charge Of assault and bat
terry, and gave bond to keep the peace.
EXAMINATION OF Nh. BRooxs--The examination
OF Hon. Preston s. Brooks, OF South Carolina, for
assaulting Senator Summer, of Massachusetts,,
came off before Justice HolIngshead At four
o'clock on Saturday afternoon. Mr.. Brooks, Mr..
Keitt, and several other members were in attend
ance. Senal or Sumner sent word by his secretary
that he was unable to leave his room.
The examination resulted in Mr. Brookss plead
ing guilty to the charge, and entering security to
appear at the June term of the Criminal Court
Mr. Beale and Capt. Mcclure becoming his bonds
men, Question as to whether Capt. Mcclure was
property holder In the city was raised, when the
Captain satisfied the Justice on that score In the
mean time, however, DR.. Boyle, at the request Of
Mr. Brooks, offered to become security in place Of
Capt. Mcclure The securities being arranged the
case was dismissed
There was large crowd assembled to hear the
evidence among whom were the reporters Of each
OF the daily papers, and one of the PhonoSraphic
reporters Of the Senate with everything prepared
for verbatim detail Of the evidence.
Senator Sumner, we learn, is still quito weak and
rather feverish. His wounds are doing as well as
could be expected. His brother, George Sumner,
Esq, is attending him, and will admit none but
his most intimate friends to see him. DR.. Boyle,
his attendant physician, pronounces him out of
danger Of every serious consequence IL he is kept
quiet.
The distinguished DR., Perry, of Boston, who is
now in the city, called Sunday, and gave It as his
opinion that he should not 60 out for week at
least, and that he should be kept as quiet as pos
sible.
GRAND LEvEE.--The Levee to be held at Odd
Fellows Hall tonight will be one of the most in
teresting entertainments of the season-among
the most striking features of the evening will be
the grand entering procession of tho officers and
members Of the Order, in their gorgeous regalia,
various exquisite songs by. popular singers; sue
cession Of addresses by distinguished speakers,
among which will be the founder Of the Order
The ticket to the sLeyec can be obtained at all
the prominent drug and music stores.
The promenade concert at the Presidents
grounds on Saturday evening, drew together a
crowd OF gaiy dressed ladies and gentlemen, who
seemed to take much pleasure in the scene and
music, and the groups Of children who seemed al
most wild with joy.
We are satisfied by short visit that Madame
Adolphe is an excellent phrenologist, and some
fully to the public thus far. On that head more
hereafter. t sll8
ARMAGEDpoN LECTURES FREE. ~ The United
States the subject of Bible prophecy and the final
conflict Of Republicanism and Monarchy, at Old
Trinity Church, Congregational on 9th street.
opposite City Hall, on Tuesday, Wednesday, and
Thursday nights, 8 o'clock. The lecturers are
Messrs Baldwin and Pitts, Of Tennessee
Hon. J. A. Quitman, of Mississippi, and family,
arrived here on Saturday, and are now stopping at
Wizards.
THEATRE. The renowned comedian. Hackett
appears tonight, in the great character Of Falsta
Those Wishing to see him should secure seats inn
mediately. His engagement is for two nights only.
RowDrEs THE city was much disturbed by the
disorderly conduct of rowdies during the whole OF
Saturday night. Our police and guard had their
hands full in suppressing the hostile demonstra-
tons all over the city.
G. w. Boteler auctioneer, will sell this AFTER
noon at IL o'clock, tract of land containing
about two hundred acres which has been divided
into small country sea&s Of Ave to twenty-five acres
each. This land is Gtustsd opposite the grounds
of the Government Insane Asylum, embracing
building sites which command charming view Of
the whole of Washington and surrounding coun-
try. 4e s.ss -.
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TIE CASAL.--The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
has been repaired, and is all right now. We learn
from the Intelligencer that during the last week
ifteen cargoes Of coal tonnage. $3.50 tons about