Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-02-05

CITY INTELLIGENCE.
Richard Carter, 4oe Massachusetts avenue, and
John p. White, el9 New Jersey avenue, arc the
sole agents for the Amsrican Organ in WASHING
ton. Orders left at the stores Of p. N. Pearson,
Esq, Island Hall Josiah Venable, ESQ, Navy
Yard; g. w. Cochran, Seventh street; and with
Messrs. Welsh x Wilson, Georgetown; or with the
agents, win be attended TO. 49, s..
WHAr NEWSPAPER DOES YoK NoTHIkG.-Some
individual, who seems TO understand what he rs
talking about, speaking Of this subject, says:
The result Of my observation enables me to
state as fact that publishers are more poorly re-
warded than any class ofmen IN the United States,
who invest an equal amount Of labor, capital and
thought. They are expected to do more service
Tor less pay, to stand more spunging and dead
heading TO puff and defend more people without
Fee or hope Of reward, than any other class. They
credit wider and longer get oftener cheated !;
suffer pecuniary loss and are oftener the vic
tims Of misplaced confidence, than any other call
ing in the community.
People pay printers bin more reluctantly than
any other 1t goes harder with them 10 eIpend a
dollar on available newspaper, than ten on need.
less gewgaw. Yet everybody svails himself Of the
use Of the editors pen and printers ink. How
into notice and pulled into prosperity by the pressy
How many railroads now in successful operation,
would have foundered but for the assistance of the
"lever that moves the worldf" How many pro-
LESSONS, and political regulations, and fortunea
have been made and sustained by the friendly,
though unrequted pen of the editor? In short,
what branch of American industry activity has
not been promoted, stimulated, and defended by
the pressf
The bazsars of fashion and the haunts of appe-
tite and dissipation are thronged with an eager
crowd, bearing gold in their palms; and the COM
modites there vended are sold at enormous profits.
though intrinsicany worthless, and paid for with
scrupulous punctuality while the counting-room
of the newspaper is the seat of jewing, cheapenng
trade, orders, and pennies. II is made point Of
honor to lquidate grog bill, but not of dishonor
to repudiate printers bill.
NATIONAL THEArRE.---There will be no perform
ance at this house this week--so we are informed.
Misses Susan and Kate Denim will appear on Mon
day next, when no doubt crowded house win
greet these fascinating and beautiful young ladies'.
APPOINTMENT BY THE President, by and with
the Advice and consent Of the Senate.-George M.
Dallas, Of Pennsylvania, to be Envoy Extraordina-
ny and Minister Plenipotentiary of the United
States to her Britannia Majesty, in the place of
James Buchanan, recalled at his own request.
ANTI-ADMIEIsTRATIoN CAUCUS. anti admin-
istraton at the Capitol last night attend
cd by seventy-six members Hon. j. q. Petit,
of Indiana, presided. French s. Evans, Of Wash
ington, was nominated for Sergeantat Arms; Cap
tain N. G. Darling, of New York, for Doorkeeper;
Robert c. Morris, Of Pennsylvania, for Postmaster;
G. Follett Editor of the Ohio State Journal, for
Printer, 1t is understood that Colonel Schouler,
of the Cincinnati Gazette ia associated with this
gentleman. v. w. Smith, of Syracuse, and Ma
than Sargent, of this city, we're his competitors.
Several prominent Republicans were not present.
Mr.. Nathan Sargent came within one vote of re-
ceiving the nomination for Printer. Mr.. Follett
received 81 votes, and was nominated by majori-
ty of one.
The Republicans at one o'clock did not seem in
olined to urge the election of their candidates.
THE WEATHER--This morning there was a
slight Improvement in the weather, the mercury at
sunrise standing at zero. Yesterday was one of
the coolest days of the season.
We are doubtless in the midst of another cold
term which extends throughout the whole Union
Ire present winter for severity will long be re-
membered in the Middle and Southern States. AT
the North the weather has not been 80 cold as it
was last winter, although the cold has been more
continuous.
WINTERS DIoRAMA.-This interesting exhibition
is still open at Forrest Hall, Georgetown, and not
withstanding the intense cold weather the hall is
nightly filed with a select audience. Last night
for the first time, the programme was changed
introducing beautiful and picturesque scenes along
the banks of the Rhine. Tonight win be the last
night of "Milan Cathedral and " Belshazzar's
Feast" A day exhibition will come off tomorrow
afternoon, commencing at 5 o'clock, for the ac-
commodation of those who cannot attend in the
evening. gs
BooKBINDERs BALL.--The first annual ball of tho
Bookbinders Society of this District, viii come off
this evening at Carusis Saloon. The most elabo-
rate preparations have been made to render this
ball great feature in the amusements of the sea-
SON
The bookbinders of this city form strong corps
of intelligent and industrious mechanics Many of
them have acquired fortunes by their trade, and
generally speaking, they are q remarkably liberal
and whole -souled set Of men. sJf W 81
WESLEY CHAPEL CHoIR-This evening, the
Wesley Chapel Choir assisted by several talented
professors and choristers of Baltimore and Wash
ington viii give concert of Sacred Music at their
church, at the corner Of r and 9th streets. A SUI
perior entertainment is expected, the choir has
been for some time preparing for the concert.
No Observation-Disclosures will be no performance
this week at the Theatre. The DENNIS WIN perform
next week.
Miss Susan Denim Is about to be married to Mr.
Huntingdon of Christy's Minstrels.
WASHINGTON Book SroRE--We call attention to
the advertisement of the Washington Book Co.,
who offer SPLENDID assortment of books ofevery
variety, and at marvellously low prices. A grand
opportunity is now presented for all who wish to
obtain books at low prices. @
Gen. Webb, of the New York Courier and En-