Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-08-07

motion for a new trial Of his client and Mr.. Stone
on behalf Of Domaine, made similar motion.
These motions viii be argued this morning af
ter which the trial of Domaine on the second case
win 60 on.
DUEL.-Mr. Pryor, of the Enquirer and Mr.
Ridgway, Of the Wing have had meeting and
exchanged shots The affair came of Yesterday,
in Montgomery county, just north Of the District
line, near Silver Spring No injury to the person
of either combatant.
WAsHNGros MARKET, Aug. z, ls56.-Potatoes,
per peck, so cts; Tomatoes, do, rs cts; Apples,
so 75 cts; no Beans In Market no Peas in market
Cucumbers, per dozen, IL cts Cimlins, IL cts. !;
Beels, per bunch, 8 a cts; Onions, per peck, 40
cts; Carrots, cts; Mint cts Lettuce, per piece
2 cents Cabbage, 8 10 cts. No Cherries in mar
ket; no Blackberries in Market Currants, 10 cts;
Corn, per dozen, 25 cts. Butter, per pound, 20
cents; Eggs, per dozen, l6als cts; Egg plants per
piece, Sa8 cts. Water-melons, per piece, IL a
80 cents; Cantelupes, per piece, 9 rs cent?.
Peaches, per peck, 81 81 25. Sweet Potatoes,
per peck, 20 ats.
Meats--Beef, per pound, IA IL IL cts. !;
Pork, 10 IL IL cts. Veal s a IL IL cts; Nut
ton, a 10 cts. Lamb, 10 a IL l-2 cts. Bacon,
10 IA cts
THE MISsEs0rA.--A large party, workmen OF
the Washington Navy Yard who went round to
Philadelphia in the Minnesota, returned here yes
terday.
THE BALLOON ExcURsIoN.--Mr. Carrier, after a
delightful excursion in his balloon landed in safety
about six o'clock on Tuesday evening" about two
miles beyond Port Tobacco, in Charles county, Md
He secured his balloon without damage, and after
being Hospitality entertained by the neighbors
where he alighted on terra firma, and proceeding
yesterday to the river came up In the Aqua creek
ota haah aa
successful one, and we hope he will be well re-
warded for his trouble and efforts to crafty the
curiosity of the public--Aler. Gazette.
BILL FOR RELIEF OF PUBLIC ScHooLs OF TIKI
DisTRIcT.-This BILL which it is expected will be
called up on Saturday in the House. if not sooner,
contains an error. The word Commissioners" Of
Public Schools Is inserted instead OF Trustees"
which is the legal title
Should the bill pass in its pres emit form, some
difficulties might arise, which would retard the
successful consummation of the laws The Hon.
Mr.. Meacham has promised to move the necessary
amendment, which we are assured will meet with
the ready concurrence of the Senate
DAVID FITZGERALD brought before Justice Hol-
lingshead charged with destroying tribe on private
property-fned $40 and costs.
CIvL SUIT.-Before Squire Holingshead, DR..
Elliott vs. Asa Gladmon This was suit for the
recovery of amount Of bill rendered for profess
sional services. The case was submitted to the
Squire with the understanding that either party
might appeal from his decision. He decided in
favor of defendant.
WATcH-HoUsE.-JohnS Smith, committed to watch
house for safe keeping, by Squire Hollingshead,
for throwing stones This lad kept up disturb
ance all night. He is certainly very bad boy.
He was sent below. James Logan, vagrant, thirty
days to work-house. Graham Sharratt drunk,
fine and costs.
IScENDIARIsM.-Att were made last night
to fire two buildings in the Seventh Ward one,
the blacksmith shop of Mr.. Wilson, near the cor
ner of Seventh street and Maryland avenue and
the other, stable belonging to Mr. Indermaner
on Seventh street, In both instances the fire was
discovered before any material damage had been
done. In the former case the incendiary was
seen escaping from the premises and can easily be
identified If seen again.