Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-31

NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 1855.
As the time is rapidly approaching when the
nominations for President and Vice President are
to be made, the Americans are buckIing on their
armor for the contest. Among the prominent
names now before the country, do not believe
there il one who stands la more favorable light
and who would command larger vote than Millard
Fillmore. lie is popular at the South as well as At
the North, and has already been recommended as
the proper person for the Office in several States.
With him for leader glorious triumph awaits
US, and hope the delegates TO the National Con-
yention will bear this in mind when they meet.
Several Fillmore clubs have already been organized
in this city, composed of men Of the right stamp.
The new steamship Persia, of the Cunard line,
was to leave Liverpool last Saturday (26th) for
New York, and bets were freely made in London
and Liverpool before the sailing OF the last steam
er, that she would make the passage in days.
To do this, she must make over seventeen miles
per hour, which can hardly be expected this time
of year, although il is possible she may be able to
accomplish the passage in eight or nine days in the
summer. The time she made from the Clyde to
Liverpool was only about sixteen miles per hour,
at which rate of speed it would take eight days to
make the passage. Let her make the best time
she can for the new steamer of the Collins line,
the Adriatic, which win soon be ready for the line,
will, without doubt beat anything aioat. Mr.
Collins has not spared any expense in the construc-
ton of this vessel and il is his intention that she
shall surpass anything OF the kind both as regards
finish and speed.
| Barnum, the great Snowman, is in trouble, and
| it is said Is not worth farthing at the present
| time. Alas how are the mighty falleni Mr. B..
| has for long time been considered one of the
richest in this city, but in his eager grasp for
the filthy lucre, he has gone too far, and the con-
sequence is a total loss of his large fortune A
meeting was held at New Haven on Saturday to ar
range matters between him and the Jerome Clock
| Company, 1t was reported that Mr.. b. had offered
100000 to be released from all obligations, but
there being chance of his ability to furnish that
amount, the meeting was adjourned without ac-
complshing anything.
The steam frigate Niagara is nearly ready for
launching, but owing to the large quantity of ice
in the river and dock, it viii be impossible to get
her into the water until we have thaw, which at
this present writing appears near at hand, this
morning being quite warm, in comparison with
several previous days.
| A few days since gentleman lost box con-
tanning $2s, 0OO and advertised it, offering $4,000
for its safe return. The finder, on seeing the adj
yertisement returned the lost package to its own
err, for which he received the snug sum of 5000.
/ A very good job, truly.
The total number Of dogs killed in this city du-
ring the year 1855 was 6,872, being an expense
to the corporation of $3,436. Notwithstanding
THIS great slaughter tnere does not appear 10 De
any diminution in the canine family.
| While you are complaining for the want Of
amusements in Washington, we are overun with
them, there being at present no less than tpenty-
three places open nightly for the amusement and
instruction of the people, and nearly all are well
attended, while some are crowded to their utmost
extent. Our city is uncommony lively this win
| ter In fact | never knew it more So
| The ice in our harbor has caused much inconve-
nience to our neighbors across the water and many
of them have been obliged to remain in the city
all night rather than risk their lives in the ferry
boats. A gentleman connected with one of our
daily papers, has become 80 nervous and excited
in the natter that he is afraid to cross the river
even iu the middle Of the day. and when he was
| told of the sinking of the steamer Columbus by
| the ice, am told he trembled like the aspen leaf
| This same person is one of the most courageous
and clustering, when there is no danger, that is
| often met with.
In financial affairs there is something of tight
ness, and money commands high rate say ten or
twelve per cent for the best paper very little be-
ing sold at lower rate. In stocks the sales have
been quite limited, and at general falling off in
prices Several failures have taken place within a
few days. but they have been of the smaller class,
and of course have not affected the larger houses
at all. In fact our principal merchants never
stood better than at present, they combining them
selves strictly to their legitimate business.
OMcRoN.