Daily American organ., 1856-04-16
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

SOss>'-4s
was one of the most brilliant and successful ever
given in this city. Every seat was taken, and from
two hundred TO three hundred applicants were
obliged to be rejected.
Psrodi never appeared to better advantage, and
Madame Strakosch, ss usual, charmed all hearts
with her delicious melody.
The great feature of the evening was the Mar
seillase, sung by Parod with the energy Of py-
thoness and rapturously encored.
The Gipsie's Song from Meyerbeers Camp Of
Bilesia was also much admired, and the laughing
chorus, in which Parod Madame Strakosch, and
Leonardo participated was capitaIy executed.
The nimitable Strakosch himself has lost none
OF his dexterity on his Southern tour, and Signor
Leonardo still maintains his claim to his former pre-
eminence.
We are happy to announce that this celebrated
troupe viii give another concert tomorrow night
on which occasion Parodi win sing the Star Span
gled Banner with thrilling effect.
"THERE.Is MANY SLIP &c--From the Senate
proceedings of yesterday 1t appears that are to
lose the Armory, after ALL
The reason Of this appears to be an evident in
tention on the part OF the administration to make
fat job of it for of its especial hvortes and
commence such building as cannot be used until
other heavy appropriations are made to complete
It, The $4,000 voted by Congress for that pnr-
pose would have built such an armory as would
have answered every purpose for which it was in
tended; but the disposition manifested by the ad-
ministraton to make the building cost as much as
possible, by engrafting other projects on to the
original bill, has thus endangered the whole. 1t
reminds us of the dog who dropped his bone in his
efforts TO obtain a shadow Of another.
CoURr OF CLAIMS, Tuesday, April l5.-The
court met at eleven o'clock. All the judges were
present.
The case of Theodore Adams, who claims dam
ages for the resembling of a contract between the
claimant and goyernmentfor erecting and furnish
ing an appraisers store for the use of government
in San Francisco, vs. The United States, was ar
gued in favor of the claimant by Hon. George G.
Badger, and in behalf of government by the Soil
citor; and the case submitted for the decision
Of the court.
The argument in favor of the claimant in the
case of James Thompson, surviving partner of
Thompson Strader, who claims compensation
for transporting the mail, vs. The United STATES,
was made by Mr.. Sherman and that in behalf of
government by the Solicitor and the case was
submitted for the decision of the court.
New SrEAMBoAr LNE.--A project is now on
hand to build frst-class side-wheel steamer to
ran between Washington Alexandria, and Balti-
more--of course touching at the intermediate
points, A number Of our prominent and most en-
terprising merchants have already taken active
interest in this enterprise The boat is intended
TO cost from fifty to sixty thousand dollars, nearly
one half of which sum, we are informed, has al
ready been subscribed.
ExcELs1oR.-We would recommend either ladies'
or gentlemen who use visiting cards, to call upon
Mr. Harry Powers, at the National Hotel, who, in
our opinion is the card writer of our metropolis
His specimens are indeed beautiful, being execu-
ted in neat and at the same time superb man
ner. Pay Harry a visit all who are fond Of the
elegant.
DONATIONS. Senator Douglas has made hand
some donation to the Thirteenth st. Baptist church
(Dr. Teasdale's) in this city. He has also lately
conveyed to the Baptist denomination of Chicago
Illinois, ten OF land--a grove, beautifully Sit
uated within the city limits-for the purpose of
erecting thereon a university; with a condition
that the trustees shall lay the foundation of the
edi6ce during the approaching fall, and spend an
nualy towards the building S25 900 until compile
ted. The value of the land is estimated at fifty
thousand dollars.
The OPERA.--Last night the opera of the "Crown
Diamonds, was given by the English Opera Troupe
at the Theatre. In spite of the attractions pre-
sented by Parod, they had a very good house.
As to the performance, the reputation borne by
the troupe ensured its success. It is sufficient for
us to say that no untoward accident marred the in
cdents of the evening. The rendering of the gem
of song, "The Sky Lark" was inimitable, and
brought down the house, as did Harrison's song,
20 whisper what thou feelest" both of which
were encored as matter of course.
Tonight they perform Wallace's opera Mari
tana," Miss Pyne supporting that character, and
Mr.. Harrison as Don Caesar.
ExAMINATIoN.-Bailey was brought before JUS
tice Hollingshead, when Messrs. Forrest and Hof-
fer appeared against him. The examination re-
suited in the final commitment of Bailey on the
charges of robbing Hoffer of robbing Forrest and
of firing the Star Office. The remaining charges.
four in number, were postponed on account of the
unavoidable absence of some of the principal wit
nesses.
Demaines examination was also postponed for
want of time.
WArcH HoUsE.-Since the clamors against Capt
Birch his lodging house has become very unfash-
ionable. Last night but three persons claimed
hospitality at his hands.
SAILED.-The steamer Despatch sailed from the
Navy Yard for Norfolk with detachment of ma
rines, from whence she will proceed to Florida.
with chain cables and anchors manufactured at our
Navy Yard. This is the same vessel DR.. Kane
used in his Arctic Expedition.
NEW 0FFIcERs.--The Georgetown Councils have
elected NJ G. f. Speckles to the office of tar col
lector, and Mr. George M. .Sothoron, assessor.
THE WEATHER--The state of the weather has
become very interesting of late That it is warm,
no one will offer to deny. But some increduity
still seems manifested as to whether this is not a
ruse Of Jack Frosts to induce us to lay aside our
impenetrable armor of fannes, so that he may
take us unaware. But we think he has retreated
80 far that he viii not trouble us soon again.
In correcting the proof of paragraph in yes
terday's Organ on the Opera, Mr.. Stretton was
converted into buffo, and Mr.. Horncastle into
basso singer. 1t should have read precisely the