Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-06-11

States, was sold to-day, by Wall, Barnard, Co.,
at his late residence, Carolina Place, on George
town Heights
Carolina Place is one of the finest residences in
the District. The grounds comprise eight acres,
tastefuly arranged gardens and pleasure grounds
and adorned with superb oak trees, the growth OF
century.
The sale commenced at ten o'clock, A. M, and
comprised very large and superior collection of
modern furniture, selected without regard to cost.
Among the Kitchen furniture were 200 pieces of
copper, OF the latest French manufacture. The
stock of wines and liquors. in bottles was also OF
superior excellence.
Carolina Place has been leased by NJ de Sarti-
ges, the French Minister A more delightful resi-
dence can hardly be found in this District.
LAND WARRAHTs-The market is almost with
out supply, most persons having warrants being
unwilling to sell at the depressed rates No size
will now command 81 per acre, as we learn from
dealer, unless upon an occasional order from some
person desiring to make location. A gentleman
from Virginia, who wishes to dispose of q few
war; ants for some of his neighbors writes:
t" / must try and get something above dollar
per acre, or must held up for an improvement in
the market, after the railroad companies have Ia
ken off the cream, leaving the skinned milk for
the old soldiers or their widows"
FuSERAL.-The funeral of the late Mr.. John f.
Butler, of King and Queen county, Va, came off
yesterday, at o'clock, r. M, at the house of Jo-
siah Melvin, Esq. DR.. Doggett preached an elo-
quent and affecting sermon, after which the friends
of the deceased accompanied the remains to the
Congressional Burying Ground.
The solemn exercises were largely attended by
the friends of the deceased. The typographical
fraternity Of the District was well represented by
its members, who thus paid the usual respect to
the deceased, who was member Of the craft.
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SOMETHING NovEL.--It will be seen from our
advertising columns that the Presidents Mounted
Guard propose an Excursion to the Relay House,
on Monday next, which place has passed into the
hands of Mr.. John Miller favorably known in this
city. This, it will be observed, is "new wrinkle"
altogether and it is said that after thu attractions
of the place. certainly equal to any to be owing to
the manner in which the military of the District
have been treated by the propretors of one of the
excursion steamers on the river. There is no such
word as fail in the vocabulary of the "bold drag
oon," and those who feel disposed to spend de-
lighful day in the country may depend on every
thing being conducted in the most handsome and
agreeable style.
The Mayor of Baltimore has exercised " CEN
sorship" over the stage, by directing the managers
of theatre in the city not to perform pieces called
Jack Sheppard and Glance at Baltimore, they
being, in his opinion, improper and demoralizing
in their tendency.
We are happy to say that no such rebuke is ne
cessary to the management of the National, as we
do not remember that they have Introduced any
plays of an Objectionable nature since the Theatre
has been in their hands.
CoURT OF CLAIMS, June IC, 1856.--The trial of
the case of the claimants of the brig General Arm
strong on the facts was commenced this morning.
Samuel @. Reid, Esq, presented the testimony,
with an opening statement
The Solicitor replied in behalf OF the govern
ment
p. Phillips, ESQ.,, will close in the morning.
Adjourned to IL o'clock tomorrow, A. M.
The weather is warm and such as we should ex-
pect in June. Sun-shades and straw hats are all
the rage. Some darby teamstcrs, this morning,
were holding a debate stretched at full length on
the ground, under one of their wagons, on the
ner of Seventh street and the Avenue.
Mr.. Tasistro, in letter to the New York Her
aid, denies positively that he sent the offensive
article to Count Sartiges, but says " that occur
renee was simply the result Of an accident growing
out of carelessness the part of totally differ
ent person" Who that other different person
may be he does not say, but we have no doubt but
that the foreign alliance will soon smoke him out.
ALL CATHoLIcs.-We are informed that all of
DR.. Magruder's police appointments in the Fifth
and Sixth Wards are Roman Catholics How do
the Protestant Sag NIGHTS like this prescription Of
themselves?
Hon. Geo. s. Houston, of Alabama, appeared in
his seat yesterday for the first time in two months
which time he has spent at home.
The charge of completely in the escape of Essex,
made by Constable Wilson against Justice Holings-
head, was yesterday dismissed as groundless by
Justice John d. Clark.
George d. SIMS black, was arrested by Officer
Bell, for assault upon cripple. On examination,
he was committed to jail by Justice Offutt.
John Henry Thomas, also colored, was bound
over to keep the peace.
THEArRE.-To-night Mrs. Farren appears as
Mary Tudor, in the historic play of the same name,
and also as Peg Wellington, in the comedy of
Masks and Faces. To all who have not seen this
great actress there is rich treat in store, and to
those of her old friends we say that she has lost
none of her intensity of conception, or grace,
ease, and finish Of performance, that has rendered
her so justly favorite.
The GUANo CoNvENTIoN.--This convention adj
journed last night sine DIE. We will publish
sketcn OF ite proceedings Lo-morr0W.
REMOVAL OF THE CAPITOL. Edwards, of N.
Y, yesterday withdrew his notice of bill for the
removal of the Capitol
AMERICAN Hook AND LADDER CoMPANY.-Where-
as, 1t has been represented by members of the
Franklin Fire Company and others, that the Amer
loan Hook and Ladder Company was engaged in
the riot which occurred the Island on Satur-
day evening, May 3lst--therefore,
Resolved, That the Secretary be directed to COM
municate to the Franklin Fire Company and the
public, through the medium Of the press, the fact
that the American Hook and Ladder Company Was