Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-17
CITY INTELLIGENCE.
(OFRI0LAL PAPER or wa oTTYl


CONS HKArNG ArrARArus.-Th Automatic
Heating Apparatus, already noticed In this paper
as being on exhibition at Elliot Patterns Office,
on street. has been amply tested by the late cold
weather in this city and nj the North. Mr. Gold
has just received letters from New Haven, inform
ing him that with the mercury at fifteen degrees
below zero the houses warmed by his invention
were comfortable as could be desired by the
most sensitive invalid. Such was the case here,
as We can speak from experience. With few
pounds or coal per day, the temperature OF Mr..
Patterns Office last week, when thesmercury was
below zero nearly every day, ranged sixtyseyen to
seventy degrees.
We therefore regard the experiment as fully
tested, and the result triumphant proof OF the
Ingenuity Of the patentee, who has by his fortu-
nate invention conferred an incalculabie benefit
upon his Acknowledged.
An persons who wish to keep warm at, little ex-
pense, and to be free from the annoyance Of dust
and ashes, smoke and cinders, should examine this
apparatus, at the corner OF II and Eighth streets,
opposite the Patent Office.
VINO PAINTED TIE CEILING OF THE EAST ROOM?
A large amount OF money was expended on the
White House on the incoming OF President Pierce.
The east room was decorated with painted ceiling,
and fashy paper ON the walls. The work has been
done little over two years. yet the ceiling is al
ready in wretched condition, the paint having
peeled off in many places, with a prospect Of de-
sorting the wall altogether.
Now VIC wish to inquire who painted that cell
mgr And how much money was paid for the
paintings And who authorized the painting of
the ceiling in that shabby manners There is not
a bar room in the city, which makes any preten-
sions 20 decoration, that would not be ashamed of
such a miserable piece of work. We saw it re-
Gently by daylight, and to the conclusion
that it must have been I" job for the benefit of
some member of the Kitchen Cabinet We pre-
lar alnIy fn.
that wretched work, but not to the who exc
cuted it. No painter would have the face to charge
more than $3.50 for such ordinary work as that.
|6nk. AETI-N NEBRASKA CAUCUs.-At the anti-Nebraska
nus last night there were 81 members present.
HOT being taken for Speaker, sc members yo-
jbr Mr. Banks, IL for Mr.. Campbell, for Mr..
Remington, and scattering. The nomination of
Mr. Banks was then made unanimous.
DECISION IN THE REAPER CAsE.--C IT. AcCor-
mick u.s. John III. Naury and others.--We learn
that Mr. Justice Mclean, of the Supreme Court,
delivered In this city yesterday, by consent of the
parties, as the presiding Judge of the Circuit Court
OF Illinois, the opinion of that court in the case of
Mccormick Us. Nanny and others, which was argued
last summer, at Cincinnati, by the Hon. Reverdy
johnson and E. N. Dickerson for the complainant,
and Edwin M. STANTON and George Harding for
lhe defendants. The points decided by the Court
are
list. That Mannys reaping machine does not in
fringe any Of McCormck's patents.
I'd. That the dvider and reel post used in Man
ny's machines, are not the same in form or prin-
ciple as the improvements patented by Mccormick
in l845, and are no Infringement.
3d. That the forker's stand or position OH Man
ny's machine is and useful Improvement,
invented and patented by John FL. Nanny, not
covered by McCormck's patent, but is different
In form and principle and is, therefore, no infringe
ment
All the points being thus decided in favor Of the
defendants, the injunction refused and the bill
dismissed at the compliments cost.
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SCENES IN THE HoUsE.-The proceedings of the
House yesterday were of the most interesting
character. Mr.. Zolicofars exposure of the in
consistency Of Mr.. Stephens caused quite a sepsa
ton. Then came elaborate speech from Mr.
Dunn, who literally carried the war into Afrca, !"
and brought up several gentlemen in the way of
explanation.
Although the House may not organize for
month"; it is very evident that members do not in
tend to be deprived Of the privilege of speaking
FoR THE BENEFIT OF HoRsEs.--An ingenious
inventor, Mr. VIM. I'll. Towers, of Philadelphia
has just patented horseshoe which prevents the
horse from slipping on the frozen road, and neg
lect OF roughng the shoes to obviate their falling
is objectionable and wanton cruelty. 1t has move
smooth or rough in an instant aud the shoe has
steel springs to it, which relieves the limbs of the
horse from the shock OF ordinary travel. 1t is the
best of the kind in the world. 1t only requires to
be known to be universally adopted.
A few evenings SINCE widow who was known to
the entire congregation to be greatly in want OF
husband, was praying with fervenUy--" Oh thou
knowest what is the desire Of my heart ~ she OK
claimed
" n,-a-n !" responded brother in broad &C.
cent 1t was wicked, but we are quite sure that
several grave members SMILED on the occasion
FRANKLIN FIRE CoMPANY's BALL.--The Ball of
the Franklin Fire Company will be held this even.
ing, at Carusis Saloon. Every arrangement has
been made to promote the pleasure of the guests,
and we predict that it will be very brilliant affair
To THE WoRKHoUsE.-Justce Hollingshead YES
terday sent twenty -four persons to the work house
who have been from time to time, during the win
ter. provided with lodgings in the watch-house
CHRTsTY's MiNsTRELs.-The programme for to-
night is very rich. The Minstrels are the lions of
the city at present. and afford an Infinite fund of
amusement these cold evenings. The ladies, in
particular, enjoy the diversion immensely If We
may infer anything from their laughter.
COMMODORE MoRRIs--We regret to learn that
this veteran officer is seriously i'll of pneumonia
He has long been resident of this city where he
is regarded by all classes with afectonate vencra-
ton
The Theatre last night was well filed. and Mr..
mr. lbarf