Daily American organ., 1856-02-16
CITY INTELLIGENCE.


MUSICAL CosvEsnos. citizens are soon to
be favored with another session Of the Musical
Convention, under the direction Of Prof. j. B.
Woodbury.. The success of the first Convention
In this city, and the increased interest in Sacred
Music it inspired, give that the approach
ing session viii be an occasion of extraordinary
attractions to the lovers of good singing.
Delegates from different States are expected, en-
bracng the most distinguished Professors and
Ohoristers in the country. Never before, in the
history OF this Metropolis, has there been such a
Convention of the musical talent of the Union
Persons attending the Convention win be priyileg
ed TO hear the choicest selections, by the most
talented performers. The name Of Prof Wood
bury Is itself tower Of strength in the sacred art
of music
The Convention is expected to give two Concerts,
one for the benefit of the poor of this city-the
other to meet expenses OF the Convention. or
these due notice will be given.
The sittings Of the Convention will commence on
Monday next, at 10 o'clock, and are free to the
public.
RETURN OF THE KUNKELs.-The celebrated Kun
kle troupe will appear at the Varieties on Monday
evening, after successful tour at the South.
Every lady present will receive valentine Here
is an inducement of no small value.
NATIONAL THEATRE Misses Dsnin---their
Bsneft tonight Most positively their last night.
This evening the complimentary benefit to these
ladies' take place, when bill of rare and unusual
excellence will be presented for their benefit and
for the benefit of their acquaintances and friends
who may honor them with their presence. The
bill for this evenings performance commences with
the tragedy Of Douglas--Dougas by that beautiful
actress, Miss Susan Denim Lady Randolph by her
talented sister, Miss Kate. After which, Mr.. Garry
Hough will make his first appearance in this city,
as Elam Pancake, in the laughable farce of the
Yankee Duelist" Mr.. Hough is without doubt
the best Yankee comedian now upon the stage,
and his recent engagements at the West have
proved the most profitable OF the season. The
performance win conclude with the farce of " Good
for Nothing Nan, the good-for-nothing," Miss,
Susan Denim During the farce, Miss Susan will
chaunt the doleful, dismal, and dreary story OF
uVillikens and his Dinah," never before sung by
lady.
Reader, this is most positively their last night;
80 all will CO.
The following gentlemen have been elected Off
GERS of the Navy Yard Beneficial Society for the
ensuing year
William Beron, President; JAS. r. Cook, Vice
President; Charles II. Gordon, Secretary James
r. McCathran, Treasurer.
Directors James III. Gordon, Thomas Sander
son, Sr., John d. Evans, George Z. Davis and
Wm. Wilkerson.
Stewards William Tucker, M. II. Grimes, and
Jacob Marks.
RELIEF FOR THE PooR--our readers were yes
terday informed by Mrs. Emma Gurley, Treasurer
of the Ladies' Union Benevolent Society, that she
had received through the hands Of Hon. LewisD
Campbell. as the contribution of certain members
Of the House Of Representatives, the sum OF $500
for the relief Of the poor.
II ii afponneed that the committee appointed
To cofect fbrxhe benefit Of the poor of the Second
n. [~x1kl L. I-A l.nl -
Treasures M CanAp, Esqsy the following sums of
By Messrs. NolIy and Bayly $l54 575
nv Messrs McClellmd and Rutherford 76 O6
BY Mr.. VIM. Psttibonc 283 25
From agents appointed by Mr.. Pettbone
by authority Of the committee:
Mr.. Al. F.. Cunningham "a so
@. Cammack, Jr.i 43 90
j st land one cord Of woody
q A. Sothron 20 90
.''3% Total 1904 56
1t it also stated that the proceeds of the ball
lately given by the Washington Highlanders for
the benefit of the poor of this city, amount to $780,
and that the members Of the company are now en-
gagged in distributing the funds the following
mttee having been appointed for that purpose:
Capt. John Bain Lieut. Campbell, Lieutenant
Reynolds, Lieut. McCloud, Color Serg't w. Flood,
OOTpord w Heidn, anu M w Hitc.
The estate of the late Capt. Folsom, of Califor-
mia, will not sell for more than the amount Of its
indebtedness. 1t is doubtful whether the heirs
viii receive anything. The three executors how
ever, will each pocket 100000, it is said.
SALE OF PIcTUREs.--A collection of pictures is
now on exhibition over Farnham's bookstore.
There is one fine picture in the collection, view
of the market place at Amsterdam. There are
also few of respectable pretensions. The great
majority are of inferior character. They will be
sold on Tuesday.
A CAR ON THE IoE--A large passenger car,
weighing ten tons, was safely transported to Alex
andria yesterday on the ice.
On the same day some of the Georgetown huck-
sters made trip in seighs to point several miles
below Alexandra, where several northern vessels
frozen in, and returned with full loads Of APP
Piles and other commodities. The vessels have
been frozen in for two months
When the ice breaks up we presume large
amount of freight destined for the District viii be
released from the fetters which now enclose it.
CENTRE MARKET.--The Market was unusually
well attended this morning. The roads are in fine
condition, and large amount of wood, hay, and
other horse feed was brought in and sold at high
prices.
WINTERS GIFT ExHIBITIoN--The sale of tickets
for the Gift Exhibition this evening has been very
large. We presume there will be very full house
Governor Shannon of Kansas is now in Wash
ington.
The weather continues to be mild with the wind
from the South
SUPREME CoURr OF THE UsrrrD STATES, FRIDAY
February Is, 1S56.--William b. Webb, ESQ. of
Washington, was admitted an attorney and coun-
seller of this court
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