Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-05-17

EXCITING RACK.--Ab0ut 10 Ia O'Clock this fore
noon darkey, who was confined at the watch
house, jumped out Of the window, and taking TO
his heels, ran like white head. The cry was
raised TO stop him, when all the market men and
boys who could leave their business, and some
who couldn't, followed close on his heels, yelling
90 savagey that il scared the fellow SO bad, that
Z he turned yellow in an unsuccessful attempt TO
Hook pale. 1 gssA s5 ~ 4ta.in
80 Blsckey led the long procession on break-neck
pace past our Office toward the canal, every one,
to the best Of his ability, keeping as the front
= az wind would allow. 1t was excessively amusing
10 a spectator to observe the celebrity with which
some rather corpulent persons would start of and
the suddenness with which their speed would
dwndlo TO walk and then TO see the little fellows
who commenced at the tail end of the race rapidly
passing the heavy men without the slightest re-
gard to their feelings
h Blackey kept up his speed and disappeared near
Walkers board-yard. We were ready TO bet two
to one on him as the winner Of the race and his
freedom, when we saw one OF tne putcners, VINO
had forgotten to Law down the knife with which he
had been cutting off pork steaks, rapidly skrting
the board pile. Then we knew that strategy would
accomplish what fair means could not, and we sat
poor blackey down as in the hands of the Phils-
tines. ~ H9l ,a sm
: Presently shout rent the air, and the process
sion again passed the Organ Office, and the racer
was in the hands of the officers dripping wet. II
seems that our knight Of the bloody apron had
come suddenly upon him near the canal bank, and
that the runaway was 50 badly scared at the sight
pfthe long knife, that he jumped into the raging
canaw" to escape his impending fate. From
thence he was drawn by officer Burr and led an
& unressting captive back to the watchhouse.
.ar One old fellow, who had done good run
ming, passed the Office, putting like small steam
engine. He was reproved for making 80 much
fuss by little darkey, as follows. "What for yon
make 80 much noise, hey! Ell You blow jus
ike porpus coming round Cape Hornl'
INDIAN DISTURBANCE IN KANsAs.-About the
first of April whiskey shop was opened among
the Wyandots in Kansas, which was patronized
extensively by that tribe. We learn from the In.
dian Bureau that the drunken Indians, then com
mitted many outrages, burning two Methodist
churches and several private dwellings. This was
at the Shawnee and Wyandot agency. 1t is the
business of government to see that Intoxicating
liquors kept from the Indians, and if the agen.
cy fails in this point, why have not sufferers from
mob violence the same right to call on govern
ment for damages, that they have in cases Of mob
violence in citiess 1t is evident that the instruc-
tons of the Indian Bureau are too lax in this par
tcular, or else that the instructions are not en-.
\ forced by the agents, b5
THE KANSAS LANDs.-The surveys of the public
lands, well as of the Indian-trust lands in this
Territory, progressing as rapidly as possible.
Quite number Of townships have been returned
to this Office but the Indian-trust lands cannot, by
treaty stipalations, be thrown open to sale until
after the location Of the individual reservations
made by the treaty, which will require some time
to effect. AS to the other public lands, the time
when they will be exposed to sale cannot yet be
determined, but the first lands which will be offer
ed for sale are those most contiguous to the Mis-
souri, and Arkansas rivers, Of which legal notice. of
not less than three, more than six months will
be given by public proclamation.
CHURCHES Doggett, of the Meth Church
South, will preach at the old Trinity church to.
morrow mcrning and evening
Ell Public worship will be held in the Union Engine
House, in the First ward, until further notice.
The Unitarian congregation viii meet at TEN
peranQe Hall tomorrow.
The Methodist Episcopal Church at West George
town is to be dedicated tomorrow. Rev. b. F.
Brooke will preach in the morning, aud Rev. R. L.
Dashieh at night.
Professor Huntington, Of Columbia College, will
preach at the Assemby's church tomorrow morn
ing, and Rev. Mr.. Meadows in the evening.
The Youths Missionary Society of the + street
Presbyterian church will hold their anniversary to-
morrow afternoon Chaplain Waldo, of the House
of Representatives, and Col. Pitchlin, Of Choctaw
Indians, viii deliver addresses. e,T
The Cape Verd subscription committee meet and
report progress tonight at the rooms of the Young
Mems Christian Association. The following gem
tlemen compose the committee: rs ~
First Ward.--Dr. W. b. Magruder DIR. s. C.
Smoot, t. W. johnson. 7pgq ss n
II Second Ward.-Z. Richards, N. Callan, b. W.
Reed. sa ae l.aB s af 3sa Aaf
Third Ward Hudson Taylor Aug Z. Perry,
Samuel Colc.5 q agR
Fourth ward.--George Parker, o. wight sas
III. Hill. g, a7
Fifth Ward-B. B. French J-P. Ingle, r. Nc
Nerhany. aes faa sh2
Sixth Ward. Robert Clarke, Capt Forrest, DR.. s.
A. III. McKim. Ep
Seventh Ward u L. smith, P. M. Pearson, W.
], Rhees.
POLICE DoINas.--Y yesterday the following cases
were brought before Justice Holngshead: Rebec-
, ca Nickerson, Henry Kilian, and Ludwick Rose
for being drunk and disorderly, were each sent to
the work-house for sixty days. Thomas and Mar
garet Ross and Ellen Gleason were brought up for
fighting, one of whom was held to bail to appear
at the next term Of court and the rest gave Sc
curity to keep the peace.
THE THEArRE.-This afternoon and evening is
the last of the Sea of Ice in this CITY, Those who
have not yet seen it have rich treat before them
If they will but avail themselves of it.
llHa We are happy to announce the re-engagement
Of the Harrison and Pyne Opera Troupe again for
short time. They will make their appearance next
Monday night
Yesterday Hon. s. W. Harris, of Alabama, ap-
peared in his seat, having entirely recovered from
his recent severe indispositon.
The Associated Bookbinders' bic mic and excur-
sion to the White House viii come off on Monday
From all accounts they are bound to have good
time. Coaches leave the Capitol and the Northern
Liberties at a Ia o'clock on Monday morning for
the accommodation OF those who wish conveyance