Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-06-30
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

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Tag RorUsDo.-Oar Capitol g q0ssr pI.os.
In il not only all kinds a queer psopss, oss
all kinds of qus or things. DOES man bring cut
some novel illustration VI sonse novel theory, The
wo king-model must be exhn tied TO the msubers
Of Congress and through them 70 ths people they
represent We have nothing 70 ssy against this
praciics but IL appears II that IL 10 inexpdiont
to bill the spacious rotundo with ARTICLES even OF
great scientific value, IL Is obviously no place
far their exhibition. Let us see what has been ex-
hiblIed there this session
First, the mo lei of Richardson's Atmospheric
Tsl-g aph was as~igued an unpretending corner,
and was alloys surrounded by wondering throng.
Lat session the model occupied one Of the com
miltee rooms, where il cou d operate to much
greater advantage, and where many we're pleased
u examine the workings of the model, who do not
care TO approach it In It's present conspicuous po
stion.
Then came q new-fashionsd pump with re-
servoir OF water 80 that les full workings could be
seen together, with person at hand to eel State
rights tor the manufacture and sale Of the article.
Then came large working model Of = patent
rice-sfter and threshing machine, which was duty
exhibited, and for the manufscturs OF which rights
were dispossd Of A constant crowd surrounded
the Inventor, who vas detailing the merit Of the
mtchins- McCormick's
Then beautiful and complete reaping machine
ready for y rking was placed on the western po~
tice, taking up much more room BY the admiing
throng which surrounded 1t, than by its own size
and causing many to cease wondering at the
eneering remark Of one Of the French pasers.
which characterized the reaper as a croS between
tread mill and flying machine, from It's gro
iesque shape.
Tho next object OF attention that appeared was
.beaut ful 40 king model OF Mr. Tlppstt's naviga-
ting balloon, Of which full description appeared
in thu, OrOa,t some time snce.
The Ia &c asd b autful planetarium which We
mentioned last week also occupies much space by
its Dan size. but more from the adm.rlng tbrong
by VIII ch it l. surrounded.
Here Ia alro the model Of a patent elfacting
safety valve, and small steam engine IL order 70
show its workings, With boy to keep up the fire,
and man TO explain the merits OF, and 70 sell
rights TO make and s~ll the machine.
NJ .anwlils working model Of 8 new and beau
tiful raking machine was duly exhibited in the ro-
tundo and d.lated upon by It's owner and inventor.
A model Of the patent detachable lfe-preserving
fust * deck, for all manner Of passenger vessels,
was exhibited.
In fact the Ro,undo has had the appearance Of
amuseu,n, of 4 micbine shop, of any kind OF an
exhibition room rather than the anti chamber OF
our National Legislature.
We have moth ng TO say against the zeal Of our
inventors bringing the offspring Of their brain
before the pubic. We honor them for and v0ssff
assist them in it, but we would submit the ques-
ticn To those who have charge Of that noble pile.
i The United States CapitL ht place for such
exhibiIOnsf
MASS MEErISa.--Ths American party Withhold
grani maas meeting to night In front of the City
Hall, and will b, ably and eloqnently addressed by
distinguished gentlemen Of both Houses Of Con-
gress This doubtless will he the largest meeting
ever held in this city; for every one, old and
yo,,nIy. little and big, viii lastsn TO night with
"qu OK ltep" to hear q approaching contest fully
di-cue-ed. We say, come one, come ALL without
di-tincfion OF party, and firmly resolve TO have
Pr silent of the Union, and not the President Of
secti n.
MELANCHOLY AccIpEsr.--We learn that on Sat-
urday ev ming boy by the name OF John A. T.
Wade. aged twelve years, son Of Mr.. John Wade,
who resides near HE corner Of n and 9Th streets,
was drowned in the Potomac river, at place well
known as the Point, where he, in company
with several others. had gone to battle. John had
apparently gut out of bis depth without knowing
how to i'm, and vas drowned before assistance
could reach him. The body was afterwards con.
veycd 10 the residence of his father.
There was. we arm, also on Saturday, almost
third case of drowning in the past week. A boy
named Dillage, in attempting to wade across the
canal but finding IL too deep for him. sunk several
times before young man named King. who was
fortunately near the spot, succeeded in rescuing
him.
Mrsrc The Pre,idents Grounds were largely
attended on Saturday afternoon, to listen to the
well performed music by the Marine Band.
The WsArHRR--Ye yesterday was one OF the
warmeat DAYS Of the season. The mercury was
from 90 to 90 In the shade. according to localities.
In the aun It was l40. the Inteligsncer says. To-
day It il nearly as warm.
NATIONAL THEATRE The National was dcnseiy
crowded on Saturday night to witness the prize
dance that came Off Mr.. Han. Duvall came out
triumphant, and received the silver goblet. Mr..
Duval bids fair to be the grestest dancer Of the
age.
pa It week waa good. Tho arrivals were seventy
were forty FIVE, b inging about 5000 tons. The
wheat only amounted to about 1000 bushels, the
corn to 5000 bushels. considerable quantity
Of fire-wood has been brought down, and lime
stone, ALSO The canal receipts for the week
amounted to $500.
Docs All persons interested in the dog line
are requested to keep their dogs out of the market
hou.e The Mavor has ordered that al dogs found
81 the market houses, and whe~ever the owner can
he ascertained the fine viii b., imposed; in other
cases the dog viii be ,isoned.
WATCH RETURNs-Alfred L. Bears, colored
bow work-honse sixty dava.
j. Warmly. colored, m ilicious mischief; COM
miffed for Cont.