Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-05-27

Ladies old style Galters and Shoes at half price.
~ Remember the number, 373 Seventh street
THE PARADE.-Y yesterday afternoon the grand
regimental parade, for the drilling and recovering
of our District militia, took place near the City
Hail. The feld-oficers were COL VIM. f. Hickey,
Major Peter +. Bacon, and Adjutant II. B. Ober.
The cavalry consisted of the Presidents aounted
Guard, under Capt. Peck. The battalion of Rifles
consisted Of the Boone Rifles, under Capt Bright
and the American Rifles, under Capt. Mexican
The Infantry consisted of the Washington Light
Infantry, Capt. Davis; National Greys, Capt Tow
ers; Montgomery Guards, Capt. Key; National
Guards, Capt. Tate; the Highlanders, Capt. Balm;
Union Guards, Capt. Reese.
The music and dogs and squalling, frightened
babies, made the usual amount Of noise. The evo-
luti0ns were well performed the feld-oficers ex-
pressed great qualification at their performance,
and then the soldiers and all dispersed to their
quiet homes satisfied that the District could pro-
tect itself against "al the world and the rest of
mankind"
OUTDOOR MEErING.--Last night the Northern
Liberties rang with the shouts Of American free
men. The speaking was excellent and the audi
cnce good, and everybody was in high spirits.
Silas II. Hill made the first speech, which was re-
ceived with loud applause He was followed in
quick succession by Mr.. Burnett, Of Tennessee
French 8. Evans Esq, Hon. j. M. Harris, of Ma
ryland. The last-named gentleman made one Of
the happiest efforts we have ever heard from him.
Bonfres gave light and notice of the meeting
through the whole of that part Of the city.
THEArRE.-Last night the greatest production
of the season was brought out. Falstaff was never
SO well performed or so well received, on these
boards as last night. Mr.. Hackett is considered
as the best living actor of this character, and last
night his performance lost none of its excellence
NJ TofTor a
Mr.. Adams, and ALSO Mr.. Burnett, did much to-
ward the beauty of the performance.
Tonight Mr.. Hackett will appear in two favor
tie characters. We hope Falstaff may be repeated
We are gratifed to learn that the friends Of the
talented Miss Mary Devlin are making arrange
ments to give her complimentary benefit before
long.
POLICE DoINGs.-James Lawrence, colored ar
rested on charge Of fighting, gave bond to keep
the peace; VIM. Hughes, on same charge gave
like bond.
VIM. Shehan and Henry Gahan, were brought
before the justice for threats and assault and gave
bond to keep the peace
James German, on same charge was dismissed
Cornelius Toomey, who was arrested on charge
of threats and assault, gave security to keep the
peace.
Martha Parker was taken in charge for larceny,
and on examination, was sent to jail.
Henry Lee gave security to appear at the June
term of the Criminal Court, and answer to the
charge of larceny.
Ann Williams was committed to jail, on charge
of receiving stolen goods. She was brought before
the magistrate yesterday, charged with being an
accomplish in the hotel larceny, but was dismissed
for want of evidence.
The Sunday School Union Convention of Poto-
mac District viii assemble at Wesley Chapel on
Wednesday, May 20, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, to re-
ceive reports from the superintendent, and to
transact such other business as may be deemed APP
propriate.
The Convention viii meet at the same place on
Wednesday evening at o'clock, to hear an adj
dress on Sunday School Literature by Rev. J. A.
Gere, Sunday School Agent of the Baltimore Con-
ference, and an essay on the government Of Sun
day Schools, by Robert Ricketts,, Esq, of Wash
ington.
The attendance of the friends of Sabbath Schools
and the public generally are respectfully invited.
Remember the meeting at American Hall to-
night. Several distinguished speakers will be in
attendance.
The examination of De Cares and Wheeler,
charged with stealing from d. s. Porter, Esq, was
in progress when we went to press. The stolen
money had then been identified
The LEvEE.-The Odd Fellows had splendid
time of it last night Hon. Mr. Colax Hon.
Mr. Stanton and would-be Hon. DR.. Magruder,
delivered addresses. After which, the ball COM
menced, when they danced all night till broad
daylight, and went home with the ladies', bless
their sweet faces, in the morning. Some of those
Odd Fellows will be mated before long, we guess
The Boston Resolutions.
The following resolutions were adopted at the