Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-05-21

Is 10 srke the proviso dr. citing that such app
cliion should frat b. sanctioned by ths people
Mr. Towles was opposed TO the amendment; he
thought il necessary 10 refer the matter 10 III people,
he hught il impr. per for the Corporation % fsto
bt without authority from the people; could not
vote for the bill without this proviso.
Mr. ,ls,neots, as a r, preventative from tie Fourth
Ward favored the proviso. II had been said N inn
proyement was heal one II so. us il pr p sed
10 execute IL oy Of the funds the whole city,
| 1t should ts sanctioned by the people.
The question beit & taken greeing to the smend-
ment, Il was decl ed in the ne srire yeas q nays
After the trans cton Of sJm further business the
Board took esss FIR e purpose of 20 a. ino
joint meeting TO elect C.,m al. soners Of Elections
For proceed ngs Of joint meeting Board Of AL
dermen,l
The 10 Mt meet. ng having dsso' we'd, the Board re-
turn u ito chamber, and soon after adjourned.
COUNTRY FESTIVAL AMI CoScERr.---Durng this
week festival has been held az Globe Farm. In
Alexandria county, Virginia, which has been at
tended by large number of visiters from Alexan-
dria. Washington, and Georgetown. Every even
ing concert, addresses, or series OF tabl ,anx
have been presented, TO the great satisfaction of
This evening the Methodist Protestant Mini
street choir OF this city, give for th-ir
entertainment. o. the character of their singing,
and general performances, ir il necessary for us 70
say nothing, as The remembrance ef The last con-
cert they gave In this city is still fresh in the pub
lie mind
The roads are ia fine condition the distance Just
right for a drive out after p NJ, and return bv
moonlight afer spending the evening there. The
way from either Of The three cit,s is hy Balls
Cross Roads from which the place is in sight. We
advise all who would like the ride to go, for there
is fun in store.
FILLMORE FLAG SrArF.--The Navy Yard boys
raised Fillmore and Dourlson flag staff last mig Il,
one hundred and twenty f ct high. IL IL z, eat
feature in that locality and win be inaugurated to-
morrow night The Navy Yard Americans are
rated A No. on the Fillmore and Donelson books.
GRASp RALLY IN rHE SIXTH WARD.--By ref r.
ence to notice In this day paper, il will be seen
that there will be a grand rally Of the American
pa ty at the Navy Yard tomorrow night, at which
the pc pile Of the city generally are invited TO at
tend. Speeches will be made by the f,llowing die
tinguished members of the Honse of Representa-
tives, Hon. Messrs. Foster, Marshall, Kenneth, Da-
Wis, and Hoffman. Let there be general turn
out.
NATIONAL THEArRE.--Tne popular and pleasing
opera Of Cinderella attracted last evening, bril-
iut audience. The marvellous vocalization of
Miss Louisa Pyne elected the most enthusiastic
applause Mr. Harrison never sang or played bet
ter.
We regret that the opera troupe close their en-
gagement at the Natio ,a with this evenings per-
for,nance when the beautiful opera of Mariana
will be presented, in which the whole company
will appear Those who desire to hear the exqui-
site music of this attractive opera, should secure
seats early in the day.
The further examination Of the case Of Daniel
w. Jarboe, charged with shooting John X Nally,
took plate yesterday afternoon at iii. JAIL before
the Committing magistrate, Justice Briggs. Il sub
Stimulated former statement of the cirrum stan
ces. Present, the District Attorney and Mr. Maury,
and Messrs. Bradley aud Jones, Of counsel for the
prisoner.
Tie witnesses examined were Susanna Erwin,
Henrietta Cork, WIN. w. Nall, John A Wiliett,
Dr.. McKim, DR.. rove, Thomas Erwin, Ann Armis-
tead, james Buckley, aud John Johnson.
The committing magistrate, deeming the evil
dence adduced sufficient 10 in tify The detention of
the prisoner, fully remanded him for trial for MUIR
der, at the next term OF the Criminal Cout.
Pic Mo OF THE AWKWARD CLUB We are in
formed by "Par.icpator," in a Communication
which We would give at length but for tn crowd
of important matter to-day, that the Pic Mic of the
ahove-uan,d Club OF young men of the Island OH
Mouddy, which was held at Abingdon, passed off
delightfully."- to all concerned He says:
II have ne yer witnessed more happy and or
derly .thering not Iufae distui bed the happy
sea OF nrth which prevailed OH that occasion; and
the venerable patriot, g W. p. Gu It's. (msy he
live long 10 enjoy the homage and 6 ceilings of the
American people, seemed to have caught the con-
rgon of mirth and he exhibited that serenity of
mind which they alone can possess who like him,
are happy to behold the happiness of Others"
HoUsE BREAKING.--Alf ed Lomax was arrested
Yesterday, on charge OF house-breakng. and on ex-
animation was committed to Jail by Justice Hol-
lngshead. 1t appears he had enter ed house
tn, ough window, and was discover d by one of
the ladies of the HI use, when the alarm was given
and he was arrested.
VIM. Adams was also committed by the same
magistrate, on charge of fighting
WATCH HoUsE.-Hugh Atwell, a boy of ls, was
sentenced to fine and costs for throwing stones
aud running with fire apparatus. John Peppard,
IL years old, for same off nee, received The same
punishment. We glad to the authorities
moving in this MATER; If they pursue this course
lily, minors will soon find that they cannot
break the city law with impulty.
Two free negro boys. JAS Mills, IA years old, a.
Jno. Talbot, l6, were sent TO the workbouse for
disorderly conduct. There were several dodgers
at the watch-house, who were dismissed this morn
ing.
THIRTY YEARs' vIEw.--rhe subscribers for the
wo'k of Mr.. b .nton, can obtain it Immediately by
calling at the office of Mr.. Hollingshead, on Il
| street, between Eighth and Ninth streets
| Yesterday, strawberries sold for so cents per
quart green peas still TASTE of silver; but this go
rious weather will soon remedy that evil
| Hon. James Buchanan left in the cars yesterday
| afternoon, for his home in Pennsylvaoia
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