Daily American organ., 1856-03-01

or AT MT henry boyers, NO. 2l6 Duke street
GRAsD AMERICAN RALLr.-The American Rati-
6caton Meeting held last evening at the City As
sembly Rooms, was one of the largest and most
enthusiastic, ever assembled in this city The
bone and sinew Of the District were present, from
Georgetown, the Navy Yard, the Northern Liber-
ties, the Island and the most remote precincts.
We were gratifed to see many of the hsrd-fsted
members Of the Democratic party there also--pre-
pared to leave the sinking ship of Foreignism and
enrol themselves under the American banner. n,
A full report Of the speeches win be found in
our columns. sn
The speakers, comprising several of the most
distinguished men in the Union, were enthusiasts
cally applauded and the utmost harmony prevailed.
The veteran Andrew Stewart, for a quarter Of
century distinguished member Of Congress from
Pennsylvania opened the ball, in speech of great
power. He was followed by the Hon. Mr.. Haughtou
of North Carolina, member of the Philadelphia
Convention, in brief and eloquent speech.
The Hon. L. D.. Campbell spoke next, with his
usual ability, humor and effect $3.50 &
y. The veteran statesman and patriot John j. Crit
tenden of Kentucky, then addressed the meeting
in a speech of unusual eloquence and power, forci-
bly, reminding his audience OF the old political
tests of 18f6 1874 and 1848 We have never
heard this distinguished gentleman when he ap-
peared to better advantage.
The closing speech of the evening was made by
than his ordinary spirit and called out the repeat
ed plaudts of the multitude. Eth
BENEFIT OF Mr.. JARRETr.-The manager of the
National, Mr. Jarrett, offers his name for benefit
tonight when he retres from the management.
During the season which has now ended, Mr.. JAR
rett has presented his patrons with great variety
of dramatic entertainments They have had
Shakespeare, Sheridan, the Italian Opera and the
Naiad Queen Placide, Murdoch, Dawson, Miss
Weston, Mrs. Buckland, Mr.. and Mrs. Barney Will
hams, and host of other actors of high merit.
Mr. Jarrett therefore, deserves crowded house
tonight and we are confident he will receive it.
\ The Naiad Queen will be produced this evening
in the magnificent style which has characterized its
representation at the National.
RosE VALE SEMrNARY.-It is with no little plea
sure that we call the attention of our citizens and
those of the surrounding country to this delight
fuly-situated and popular institution, (about six
miles from the city, on the Baltimore Railroad, at
the Bladensbarg junctiop,) which is under the su-
pervsion of the accomplished lady OF the proprie-
tor, Mr.. d. jones' where young ladies are taught
all the accomplishments that adorn their SEX
We understand that it is the intention of the
hghly-gifted instructress of the institution to ad-
init a limited number of male pupils, from FIVE to
ten years of age. Phis is good idea, and one
which we have no doubt will be appreciated by
those of citizens who desire to secure for their
children excellent education, accompanied with
that department which should characterize all per
sons of refinement. We bespeak for this nstitu-
ton the kind consideration of our community and
that of the surrounding country. The charges of
the institution very moderate, and the equiya-
lent received cannot fail to give satisfaction.
Mr. EDnY.-This young American tragedan,
who will appear at the National on Monday night,
il native Of Troy, New York He is gentle
man of fine personal appearance, and for the last
three years has been permanently engaged as the
leading tragedan at the Broadway Theatre New
York. He will make his debut in this city in the
great part of Richelieu--which Forrest and Scott
have ienderei SO popular.
CENTRE MARKET The market this morning.
notwithstanding the muddy condition of the roads
and the inclemency of the weather, was well at
tended by our country friends. There were large
supplies of every kind of vegetable, and poultry
was abundant and dear
The hay market now forms quite feature ef
Louisiana avenue. The large number of horses
kept In this city in the Congressional season cre-
ates such demand for hay that it has become one
Of the most profitable crops the farmer can raise.
Mr.. GoueH addressed large meeting at the
Smithsonian last evening Mr.. Banks was not
present, being otherwise engaged. Mr. Cough |
made one of his most effective speeches.
Ex-Governor Seabrook of South Carolina, and
family are at the National.
COL BENTON, in note to the Inteliigsncer, de-
niles that he ever spoke word to Horace Greeley
on the subject of slavery in Missouri, Mr.. Greeley
having SO stated in the Pittsburg Convention
Alexandria Items.
After an embargo of nearly nine weeks, the ice
has began to move yesterday there was consid-
cradle quantity moving about in the docks; and
really it seemed 10th to 60, but the citizens got
long poles and shoved it out, and let the tide take
1t off to warmer cline.