Daily American organ., 1856-03-14


"A Should you ask mo, Ii there music
In the structure OF the verses,
In the names and in the phrssesy
should answer, should tell you,
Henry's verso IL very charming;
And for nauss-there's Hiawaths,
Who's the hero Of the poem;
-s Audjeekeewis, that's the West Wind,
HiawathA's grsce}e~ fAther;
There's Notomis. there's Wenonah-9
Ladies' both, of various merit
Puggawangum, that's q war-club;
Pau-puk- k-keowis, he's dandy,
Barr with streaks Of red aad yellow
And the women and the maidens
Love the handsome Pau-puk- -keewis,
Tracing in him Punchs likeness.
Then there's lovely Minnehaha-
Pretty name with pretty meaning
It implies the Laughing water
Aud the darling Minnehahah
Married noble HiawatlA;
Aud ner story's very touching.
The proposed recitation Of this curious and beau
tifhl poem Is exciting great and general interest
and promises TO attract large and fashionable su
dence.
FIREAES's FUnERALs.-The funeral of Mr.. AL
bert Palmer, of Georgetown, took place yesterday
evening. Mr.. p. was member Of the vigilant
Fire Company, and his remains were followed to
the grave by his brother fremen of the District
The funeral of Mr.. John G. Anderson, who lost
bis life at the 22d-street fire, while in the heroic
discharge Of duty, took place in the afternoon,
The demonstration Of respect for the memory Of
the deceased, on the part of the fire department Of
the District, was imposing in the extreme. The
following companies appeared in the procession
and escorted the remains ef their late brother to
their final resting pace-the members being In full
uniform: Columbia, Union, Franklin, Anacostia,
Perseverance,, Northern Liberties, Metropolitan
Hook and Ladder, American Hook aud Ladder
Of ul.sc tho Aor I
ber) the Friendship OF Alexandria, and the Vigi-
liant OF Georgetown.
b. The procession extended from the Avenue TO a
point near Holmead's buryfng ground on the out
skirts Of the city in goth st. and was one Of the
longest we remember to have seen in this city.
The entire line was well supplied with martial
music. The religious services were performed by
the Rev. Mr.. Hutchinson, and the arrangements
for interment were under the charge of Mr.. JOS
Gawler, undertaken.
WASHINGTON WATER WoRKs-We are rejoiced
to see, in the proceedings of the Senate of We'd
nesday last, that Mr.. Hunter, Chairman Of the
Committee on Finance, has reported in the Def
cheney bill the sum of 100000 for the contnu-
ance of the work on the Washington Water
Works. We hope that the House Committee will
speedily do the same thing. This work 1s now
languishiug for the want Of means to push It for
ward. No Improvement in the government is of
more Importance not only to the government, but
also to the city of Washington; and 1t is hoped
that Congress viii show their appreciation Of its
Importance and their own wisdom. by passing this
appropriation immediately, 50 that advantage may
be taken of an early day to recommence the work
with vigor to an early completion.
Rich MEN OF w WAsHrScToN.--A pamphlet is now
IN the press in this city, containing list of the
richest citizens of Washington, with the amount
Of their fortunes. From an extract published in
HQrQ IVA Ynroo N 20 f,,1I -
are there set down as worth half million or
million, who would gladly take $4,000 for all
their worldly possessions s
A CASE OF CoNscIENCE.--A friend Of ours on
Tenth street had his door mat stolen few weeks
ago. Last night it was mysteriously returned by
some person unknown.
NATIONAL THEArRE.-Mr. Eddy will appear as
Jack Cade, for his benefit tomorrow night Mrs.
Eddy will appear. She is graceful and attractive
actress. sEaeg
K Mr.. Dempster the Evorte vocalist viii give his
last concert on next Tuesday evening. His singing
mas been highly applauded everywhere and his
concerts well attended n4aa
The WEATHER.-Therc is a.prospect of spring
soon commencing, though there is a frost eyerv
night. To-day the sun is warm and vivifying.
APREsEST.-.We saw this morning in the hands
\ OF Alderman Smith, sn elegant silver cup to be
presented to Private Farrall, of the American
Rhemen, who was the second best shot in their
late target excursion. The cup was purchased by
contributions from the spectators who were pre-
sent on that occasion.
SEvKSrH WAKp.--There was quite large meet |
ing of the citizens Of this ward at Island Hall last
evening. tt 1E
A committee Of six was appointed to prepare n
plan Of action for the suppression Of rsn,
and to report at meeting to be held next week. |
FrRE.-The alarm Of fire last night proceeded
from the burning of shed near the 4 IL street
bridge on the canal. The fire companies were
promptly on hand :
matrimonial affair of considerable interest took
place yesterday afternoon, which convened toretb |
or large party OF friends from various places and
created a scene of conviviality around the whole |
neighbofhood Maj I. Reading, of California, pro-
priotor Of Readings Mines" and in honor of whom
Fort Reading was named, was united in rnatrimony
to Mics Washington, an elder daughter of our fe |
low-citizen, DR.. Washington. The gay party, with |
number OF their fricnde left in the cars for the
North. The groom's fortune is estimated at over
seven millions.
NrSErKxS GoNxl-The Charleston "a. CN Nor.
curry announces with great glee that nineteen |
"brave and earnest youths left that city THURSDAY
for this Kansas) field Of Southern civilization and
honor" Ven 1177.s
Bless your good soul, Mr.. Editor, this is moth
ing. Thirty sons Of st. Patrick, fresh from the
green isie OF Erin, feft here last week. just to vote
dig, ditch, DC, there-as honor" demands The
South Oarolinians win only vote. Pat viii dig and
hght besides.-N. y. Exprcss
The family OF Robert Schuyler came home in
.ae .; s'samsnlp M Arago This looks like confrma-
thn ~f NJ a