Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-02-04

Richard Carter, 408 Massachusetts, avenue, and
John p. White els New Jersey avenue, are the
sole agents for the Amsricas Organ in Washing
ton. Orders left at the stores Of p. NJ. Pearson,
Esq, Island Hall Josiah venAble, Esq, Navy
Yard G. w. Cochran, Seventh street; and with
Messrs. Welsh Wilson, Georgetown; or with the
agents, win be attended TO.
A SERIOUS JOKE, OR SOMETHING WoRsE-Yes-
terday the Chief Of Police received despatch
from Richmond from Captain James Mcdonald, of
the ship Ambassador, now lying in the port Of
New Orleans, stating that party Of several per-
sons, whom he described, had left Richmond for
Washington, and that one of them had taken of
his baggage. Captain Mcdonald requested that
the whole party should be arrested, and that his
property should be recovered.
Captain Davis, our efficient Chief OF Police, was
accordingly on the gui vivs, and when the south
ern passengers arrived had NO difficulty in recog-
nizing the persons whom he was requested to ar
rest Among them were two Jews who were de-
scribed to the life.
Much astonishment was expressed by the travel
lers at their unexpected summons to appear be-
fore Justice Ho llngshead, to answer to charge
Of robbery. For II appears that they were chiefly
New Orleans and Mississippi merchants on their
way to the North to buy their spring goods.
1t also appears that Captain Mcdonald was ra-
ther inclined to deep potations, and had imbibed
too freely of strong waters in Richmond, as well
as at other places on the route. One Of the par
ty had therefore taken charge of his checks aud
his baggage, and they were about TO leave Rich
mond, cndeavored to persuade Mcdonald to enter
the cars. But he refused, being Of the opinion
that Richmond was a fine town, and that he would
like to see more Of il. So his friends came on
without him, and brought his baggage with them.
After bearing these facts, Justice Hollingshead
discharged the whole party, and took possession
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val
The party intended to 60 on to New York last
night; but, in consequence of their arrest, they
were compelled to remain in this city until this
morning. We presume Mcdonald will arrive this
afternoon, if he has seen enough of Richmond
and was not frozen to death last night
ADvERrIsISG.--Pleasec cut this out, and paste it
up;
A sensible man says: "My confidence in the
power of advertising is such, that were engaged
In the wood trade would advertise the superiori-
ty of my kindling wood over that of any other. If
you have article to SELL let the people know it,
and you viii find customer"
Is THIS IcELAND,--Yesterdsy was one of the
coolest days of this remarkable winter, and last
night was intolerably severe. At o'clock this
morning, the mercury was four degrees below
zero. The snow on the Avenue is all worn off, but
in the other streets, the sleighing is good.
In the country, the sleighing is as good as ever
This isnow the fifth week of sleighing.
CHILLED BY THE CoLD.--We are informed that
lgdy walking with her husband. on the Avenue
yesterday, was 80 affected by the cold that she
tainted and died almost instantly We did not
learn the name of the unfortunate person, but
presume her health must have been previously de-
ranged to a serious extent.
The Ladies' Union Benevolent Society acknowI-
edge the receipt Of $78, the proceeds of the Fire
mems Concert at Columbia engine house.
The receipts of the Orange railroad for january
are $l3,S00, considerable advance over the in
come of the corresponding period last year.
Crowd AT THE CAPIToL.-There was great
crowd at the Capitol on Saturday, and there win
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