Daily American organ., 1856-08-28
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

ckLFlshAEss.-There 10 no feeling OF the human
mind more perncious in Its tendencies and effects
when indulged 10 excess, than sel6shness There
is not meanness to which Ii will not condescend
70 accomplish its ends-there Is not crime, 90 the
commission OF which the miserable subject of thin
passion may not be tempted. IL induces men to
betray their dearest friends 10 lie, to steal and to
murder. The desire to possess the property oi
another, has so wrought upon the selfish mind, In
hundreds OF eases, as to lead to the shedding oi
blood, and the taking Of human life. II exercises
fearful influence over mankind, for it Is passion
that enters into the transactions of every day and
may be, and is, INDUCED in by thousands, who
would consider themselves insulted, if they were
told that they were selfish, and, yet these very
men would not hesitate to tell wicked and mali
cious falsehood, injurious to another, to procure
for themselves some benefit or profit
What but selfshness induces the man of busi-
ness, the merchant, the butcher, or the huckster,
to charge for his goods aud wares the utmost he
thinks he can obtainY What but selfshness in
duces the huckster to forestall the market--to go
into the country to meet the farmer on his way to
market, TO pay him nominal price for his pro-
duce, and kindly save him the trouble of coming
all the way to market to lose his time and money,
tooy How kind and unsel6sh they manage to ap-
pear in the producers eyes. "Thess are very
clever people," thinks the guled farmer, to come
all the way out to meet me TO save me journey
clever people, veryl" Clever enough to purchase
your poultry and other things at less than half the
price they ask for them. Clever enough to put
two prices In their pockets instead of one and who
pays the difference The consumer the mecha-
mic, the laborer, the lawyer, and the merchant
These hucksters are sharp, like two-edged sword,
that cuts both ways.
BENEFIT OF Mr.. AND Mrs. FLoREscE.--To-
night is set apart for the benefit OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Florence, on which occasion they will appear in
the Comedy of Lord Flanagan, Lessons for Hus-
bands, and the Yankee GAL
The popularity Of these eminent performers in
this city, is quite unrivaed, and we are not there
fore surprised to hear that they will be compl-
mented this evening by an overfowing house
On Saturday Mr.. and Mrs. Davenport will
appear.
That great favorite, Jefferson, has returned from
Europe with improved health, and will soon re-
appear at the National
Hol FOR THE FoRr-A cheaper and mora nlea.
SAINT excursion cannot be enjoyed, than the one
which comes off on Friday, by the Presbyterian
churches on the Island. Surely, sail in such
pleasant barge as the Custis," to such delight
ful spot the Fort, for the trfing sum of twenty
five cents and children twelve and half, cannot
easily be surpassed, in this age of cheap things
If this pleasure-seeking company enjoy them
selves as they did before, when at the same place
we promise those who accompany them a good
deal more than the worth of their money, apart
from the benefit to health which days relaxation
bestows. We understand that it is the intention
of the party to return home in good time in the
evening.
CoLLIsIoN.-About IL o'clock to-day, wagon
and horses, driven by boy in turning the corner
of 7th street and Centre Market, came in contact
with hack which contained one passenger
Horses to the wagon were knocked down. No in
jury done
CAMP MEErTNe.-The members of Ryland Chapel
NJ. L. Church intend visiting the camp at Fairfax.
They will leave the church this evening for that
purpose. There will also be means of conveyance
to the camp provided, which will leave the church
at 2 o'clock on Saturday. The whole is under the
management of the Ladies' Mite Society
FUNERAL--The funeral of young Tuell, who was
drowned a few days since in the Eastern Branch
of the Potomac his body having been found, took
place yesterday.
ARREsrED.-A man by the name of Hurl, col
ored, was arrested last night for brutally beating
his wife. He resides on G street, between Sixth
and Seventh streets. We do not know whether
the practice Of beating wives prevails most among
Irishmen or nggers.
EXCURSION No. 2.-The steamer Powhatan
leaves her wharf tomorrow, Friday, at 6 o'clock,
for her last pleasure trip to all the places emu
merated in advertisement. Read for yourselves
CRIMINAL CoURT--The trial of Sullivan is pro-
crossing. 1t is probable that the pleadings will
commence to-day. The counsel for the United
States finished their examination of witnesses yes.
terday.