Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-28
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

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DEATH OF ConxoDoRE MoRRIs.-With profound
regret we announce the death of Commodore Chas.
Morris, senior veteran officer of the United States
navy. He expired at halfpast o'clock yesterday
afternoon, at his residence in this city, OF infam-
lnation of the lungs, in the seventy second year OF
his age.
Com Morris was native of Connecticut. and
entered the navy in the year 1899. He was rap
idly promoted through the various subordinate
grades, and in the year 1913, for gallant and dis
tnguished services, to the rank which he held at
the time Of his death
Com Morris was first lieutenant Of the Const-
tuition on her first cruise in the war of 1872, and
was the inventor of the famous expedient by which
she escaped from three British frigates. The cap
ture of the Guerrero soon followed, and to Morris
awarded hardly less credit for this brilliant af-
fair than to the gallant Hull himself
Com. Morris was promoted to a post captaincy
for his services in the capture of the Guerrero and
was actively employed in command during the re-
mainderof the war, either at sea or on shore.
For many years he had been a resident of this
city, and at the time of his death, was Justly re-
garded as its most distinguished citizen; as he was
in all the qualities which constitute excellence in
his profession, the ablest naval commander in
the world"
Commodore Morris, although devoted to his
profession with a zeal and an enthusiasm that could
not be exceled, always evinced deep interest in
hat 1a1 he and
of his country. When in command Of the Ports
mouth Navy Yard, about thirty-fve years ago. he
elected President of the Rockingham County
Agricultural Society, and discharged the duties Of
the Office with his accustomed efficiency.
Commodore Morris was in every relation of life
man OF whom any country might be proud. He
not more distinguished as officer than
nament of society--asa patriot than as a conserva-
tor of public and private morality.
Com. Morris married, many years ago, Miss
Bowen, of Providence, r. l., and leaves several
children. His eldest daughter, who died at an
early age was the wife of our distinguished fellow
citizen, VIM. w. Corcoran. One of his sons,
gallant officer of the navy lost his life in the Gulf
of Mexico during the late war with that country
Another son is officer OF the navy, and another
an officer of the army.
The METHODIST Church IN THE DIsTRIcT.-Du-
ring the last year, the Methodist Episcopal Church
unprecedented harmony and prosperity.
The increase Of membership will doubtless, saws
the Sun, reach several hundreds, embracinga large
number of substantial, intelligent citizens. Two
new churches have been dedicated-one on the
Capitol Hill spacious and handsome the other in
the Northern Liberties" though of less dimen-
sons is model Westinghouse, and both being
situated in the midst of thriving and enterprisng
neghborhoods, their prospects are onward and up
ward.
The changes in our ministerial appointments
will probably be four The venerable Griffith, sta
toned at Ryland for the last two years, will bid
adieu to many sincere friends. Dashield will be
followed by the affectonate regards of large go
ccty, as well as esteem from hundreds who have
not yet entered the Christian fold. The Foundry,
connected with which are so many interesting re-
miniscences will close their present relation with
the amiable Phelps whilst the excellent pastor,
Israel, will long be remembered by numerous
friends and admirers
Georgetown has added another neat, commodious
chapel, styled West Georgetown" an enterprise
generally gratifying to the membership and highly
acceptable to the entire community
The talented Brooks of the old charge, may
probably be transferred to another extensive field
of usefulness. His regular term will terminate in
March.
At Alexandria, Va, too Methodism has advanc-
ed with rapid strides.
Ann street chapel in the northern section of that
city.
Eggleston, the eloquent and useful preacher in
charge of the venerable citadel will also leave inn
pressions of mutual kindness and edifcation
BALL FOR THE PooR.-The Highlanders give a
Ball this evening for the benefit of the poor of the
city. We trust that every man who can spare
dollar will buy ticket and thus help on the good
work.
We also commend the following to the attention
of our benevolent readers:
NorIcE.-At meeting of the citizens of the Second
Ward, held on the 25th instant at HARMONY Hall
and called for the purpose of adopting measures tor
the relief OF the suffering poor of the city, the Rev.
MT Phelps was called to the chair and f. A. Tschif-
ely appointed Secretary.
MIR. William Pettibone, who called the meeting,
stated its object when account of the small num-
Der present. the meeting adjourned to meet in the
Foundry Church corner of G and Fourteenth streets
on next Monday evening, the 28th instant att o'clock
and committee, consisting of Messrs William Pet.
tbone, +. A. Tschfely, and Grafton Powell, was APP
meeting.
The Secretary was directed to publish the proceed
lngs In the city papers, and furnish notices to the
pulpits of the churches of the Second Ward urging
the attendance OF the citizens of the Ward at the adj
journed meeting.
F,A. TsCHIFFELY,
January 30, 1856. Secretary
BANKING CAPITAL IN THE DIsTRIcT--A memo
rial has been prepared to Congress by the Mer.
chants Exchange, asking for an increase in the
Banking capital Of the District which is now less
than it was thirty years ago
In 1921 the banking capital of Washington and
Georgetown was rs, s47, 625.
Discounts, SIS, sos, $780,
In 1926, capital, $2,693, 25O
Discounts, SS,57s,32
In 1885, capital 5000 600