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Tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1856, 1856-01-17
.CHEAP CLOTHING STORE.

& OAE., COAL First quality of Briar- HI
Middle Warehouse. t49l JOHN v AVER
Tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1856, 1856-01-17
SAIL. SALT,

! Cargo of salt Just received. and for sale by tn
4 barrel or at Wholesale. at
ELkIN'S WAREHOUSE.
Tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1856, 1856-01-17
SMITH c LINES,

Corner 0NNain and Harriet SIS. Opposite
kus-x .
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-02
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
REPORTED FoR THE
DAILY AMERICAN ORGAN.

Pennsylvania Legislature Governors Message.
HARRIsBURe, Jan. Ex-Governor Pollock deIiv-
cred his message to the Legislature this 1rning.
1t commences with congratulatory remarks about
the financial condition Of the State. The State
debt has decreased during the year $50, 900, and
there has been no necessity for contracting new
loans.
The Governor refers to his former message for
his opinion upon national affairs, reafErming his
opinions then expressed. He calls attention TO
the necessity Of further legislation on the license
question. He adverts to the duty of electing an
United States Senator He aludes to the robbery
of the State arms at Harrisburg arsenal and re-
commends the enactment of law infcting pur-
shment for such offences, aud further appropric-
tionior building arsenal at Philadelphia, the State
arms now being kept in an insecure Clubhouse the
former building having been torn down and not re-
built, owing to the ineiiicency of the appropria-
ton.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-02

u ING Daguerreotypes of absent or deceased
friends-By late invention and improvement in
the Photographic Art any Daguerreotype may be
magnfed TO cabinet life size, and finished in pas
tell or OIL colors without losing the likeness in the
slightest Specimens Of the may be seen at White.
bursts Gallery No. asa Pennsylvania avenue, where
they are made at very moderate price, and at a
abort notice. They are also made from life.
nov 29--6m
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-02

AFFRAY IN RAYMoND.-An affray occurred in
Raymond, Mississippi, on Monday, the 18th inst,
between Mr. Lafayette Kelly and Mr.. VIM. Brooks,
both of Kinds county, in which the latter was
shot and severely wounded, by pistol in the
hands of the former gentleman. An examination
was held before the Mayor OH the 18th, which re-
suited in Mr.. Kellys acquitta, the evidence show
ing that he acted in sefdefence
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-02
Ne,o York Markets.

New YORK, Jan. 2.-Flour is firm Sales Oft 900
bbls straight State at $S A good Ohio, IS 90
l-2 southern, 80 20.
Wheat is firm. Sales of 900 bushels southern
red, $l "a southern white, So.
Corn is firm. Sales of 10000 bushels Western
mixed 80 cents
Pork has declined. Sales of 500 bbls. Mess, at
SIT 90.
Beef is dropping. Sales of 100 bbls Chicago
Tepacked, $14 so.
Lard has declined. Sales of / 90 bbls at 2 cts.
Whiskey has declined. Sales of 30 bbs Ohio,
at 35 1-2 cents.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-02
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, Jan. Flour is firmer-Howard
street is held at 80 81, and So 80 is offered for
City Mills, but no sales reported
Wheat is dull. Good to prime whites, 81 95 a
80 90; fair to prime reds, 81 IS 81 95.
Corn 10 dull and unchanged Good to prime
white and yellow, 70 rs cents
Provisions more active
Mess pork, $40 81 SIT.
Bacon is lower--shoulders, 10 cents-sides II
cents,
Lard has declined Sales in bbls, 10 81 ali
cents--in kegs, IL l-2 IL IL cents.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-02

ANOTHER DoNAT1oN.-It is stated that George
Peabody Esq, the distinguished London banker,
has made an additional donation to the Peabody
Institute in South Danvers, Massachusetts,. The
amount is fifteen thousand dollars. He has also
purchased and forwarded to it some 2, 500 volumes
of valuable books.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-02
Death of Hon. r. M. Berrisn.

SAVANNAH, January lion. J. M. Berren died
here at o'clock this morning, after an illness CT
only twelve days
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-02

The biennial session of the General Assembly of
Maryland will begin at Annapolis day, and as it
is limited to the 10th of March, there will no doubt
be prompt organization in both Houses and an
early commencement and quick despatch of bust
ness. VIM. Daniel, Esq, of Somerset county, il il
aaid viii probably be chosen Speaker of the House
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-02

every SMALL sPITE."-Under this very appro-
pirate head the New York Tribune announces that
joint resolution, introduced into the Legislature
of Alabama, for sending copies of the Official re-
port, by a State geologist on the minerals and
rocks of Alabama, to all the Sta cs, was amended
by excepting Massachusetts
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-02
Alexandria Items.


The Diorama and Dissolving Views, now on ex-
hibtion at Liberty Hall, are beautiful and worthy
of patronage. The representation of Milan Ca
thedral, splendidly Illuminated, for the purpose OF
serving Midnight Mass" and the faint echoes
of the choir and accompanying music, coming
softly on the ear of the spectator inspires him
with holy reverence for the scene before him.
The " Burning Ship" Belshazzar's Feast" and
several other representations, are works of great
skill, and to describe their merits, would be but
"to guild refined gold" We heartily recommend
this exhibition to the public.
HoRRIBLE.---A horse attached to one of Wha-
ley's omnibuses, had one Of his hind feet nearly
cut of, yesterday, by the ice, while coming from
the depot, and the driver, negro forced him, in
that condition, over the streets as far the Mar
shall House, where he fell, and was unable to rise.
The driver was arrested, and will be punished as
the case requires
NoNISAr1oN.- George H. Duffy has been nomi-
mated by the American party of the Second Ward,
for the seat in the Board of Aldermen made va
cant by the resignation of A. w. Eastlack.
FLoUR INspECTIoN.--The amount of -four in
spected in this place during the quarter ending
December 3lst, was SO, 157 barrels.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-02

There is to be grand horse show at Louisville,
Kentucky next spring, under the auspices of the
Southwestern Agricultural and Mechanical Asso-
citation. The exhibition is to begin on Tuesday,
the 18th of May and will continue three DAYS.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-02

BURNED TO DEATH.--Mr. Charles Patrick and
his wife, living in Jackson, Carroll county, New
Hampshire, were consumed by the flames of their
dwelling, which was destroyed by fire on the night
Of the goth instant. Mr.. Patrick was about eighty
years old and his wife fifty
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-02

Mr. FILLMORE IN ILLINoIs.--The Evansville
Daily Journal, in the southern part Of the State,
expresses itself most decidedly in favor of the NOM
nation of Mr.. Fillmore.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-02

AT Falmouth Maine, on Thursday evening, Mr..
Coffin, with two young ladies named Haskell, while
coasting, were precipitated off the bank of the
river forty feet. Coffin and one lady drowned,
the other was 80 badly injured she is not expected
to survive.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-02
Financial.

New YoRK, January 2.--stocks are higher.
Sales of Chicago and Rock Island Railroad, So +;
Cleveland and Toledo Railroad, IS l-2; Cumbel
land Coal Company, 23 II Erie Railroad, 81 ii
Galena and Chicago Railroad, III Michigan South
ern, 81 IL; New York Central Railroad, 81 ~
Reading Railroad, % H.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-02
Charleston Mayk,ts

CHARLESTON, January Cotton Is depressed,
and prices are In favor Of buyers. Sales Of 400
bales.
The weather continues stormy
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-02

Thirty-fye slaves were recently liberated by
their masters in Kentucky, and placed by him in
the Oberln School, Ohio.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-02

Seventy acres of land, in Southern Minnesota
produced, during the past year, 1000 bushels of
corn It's owner also raised 70 pumpkins from one
seedl
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-02

The ball OF the Metropolitan Hook and Ladder
Company went off with much brillianey, on Mon
day evening. A large company were present. The
music was capital So was the supper. And last,
though by no means least, the ladies' were charm
inc
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-02

E Fourth Ward Americans, to your
posts Members of this Council are informed that
the meeting night of this Council will hereafter be
Tuesday, instead of Monday.
The members requested 10 turn out in full force
next Tuesday evening TO elect officers for the
suing term, and hear an address from member of
Congress.
Let every lover of our cherished principles attend
this important meeting, preparatory TO the contest
for the new year, Let the enemies of our glorious
BY order of the Council dec est
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-02

Hiram Bell, formerly member of Congress
from the third Ohio district, died in Greenvie, in
that State on the 2lst.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-02

TrHPERASoE,-Mr. j. U. Feister, known as tn,
Ohio selfsharpener,) will lecture at Temperance
Hail. on e street, at o'clock this evening
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-02
WATCHES AND JEWELRY,

WATCHES AND JEW ELKY,
IUST received q selection of London and
e. Geneva Watches, rich Jewelry, and few pieces
of fine Silver Ware, for sale at New York prices.
CHAUNCEY WARRINER,
Matchmaker and Jeweller, No. $40, Penn av.,
With 7. Galligan Co., Dealers in fine Fancy Goods,
Browns Hotel, sign Of the Golden Watch, Wash-
ington, ID. G. dec 2l-d2w#
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-02

Rnn ACRES OF LAND FOR SALE.
oOV This tract binds about three-quarters Of
mile on the railroad, and about midway between
Washington city and Baltimore 800 acres are in
wood and timber the balance in clearing well fenced
and small cabin on the place.
This tract will be divided to sutpurchasers. Terms
will be made easy. Amy one DESTROYS of purchasing
will call upon the subscriber No. 543 Pennsylvania
avenue, between First and Second streets west Wash
ington city. u. N. GILBERT,
10 g-SeW Land Agent
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-02
CHRISTMAS is COMING!
~ ECKARDT would again inform hi

- . customers and the public generally, that he
has just placed in store beautiful assortment of
French Confectionery for the holidays together with
Preserves and Jeles of all kinds. Cakes, fruit and
plain, of all sizes.
He is also prepared to furnish, as usual, parties,
balls, and Weddings, in the handsomest style
Manufacturing his own Confectionery, all who
favor him with their orders rely on getting the
best article.
Charlottes, Jellies, Blanc Mango, and Pyramids, of
every kind, for table ornaments, made to order.
Leave your orders at the old stand, corner of
and Ninth streets, the Patent Office, where they
will receive prompt attention.
dec l7-2w
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-02

1000 Prizes, amounting to .... $4,000
ONLY TEN THOUSAND NUMBERSt
Tickets &5-Halves 81 50--Quarters 81 rs.
SAMUEL SWAN, Agent and Manager.
nov 13-1y Montgomery, Alabama.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-02

MUSICAL CONVENTION The Musical Conven-
tion heretofore noticed, commenced its session at
the Smithsonian Institute this morning large
company was present, and the exercises were high
y interesting. We advise our musical readers 10
attend this evening and tomorrow
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-02
DRESS AND CLOAK MAKING

DRESS AND CLOAK MAKING.
Mrs. @. v. JOHNSTON,
Twelfth street, south Of Pennsylvania avenue, (next
door to Squire Clark's Magistrates ofice,)
at Mrs Bangss.
She win cut and haste, cut Innings and Patterns
dec 21-1y
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, IT, ,;t s.... .a#
Washington County, ~ 49,
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-02
Metropolitan Railroad Office,

Metropolitan Railroad Office,
GEORGETOWN December 90, 1855.
TSHoSE subscribers to the stock Of the Metropoli-
Il tan Railroad Company who have not respend-
ed to the call made the 18th of Apr last for the paw
ment of the second pstsment are requested 70 do so
within thirty days from date, to enable the Company
to meet their oblioat:ns to the contractors who are
nov nov engaged in prosecuting the work,
BY order of the Board of nirectorsi
j. w. DEEBLE,
dec 22--. Treasurer
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-02

Mr.. Greeley has returned to Washington, for
the purpose Of organizing the House, we presume.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-02
PURE DRUGS AND MEDICINES.

THO l. K Il "a newly finished Cottage
IL framehouse, on street North between l4th
and 18th streets West
Enquire of j. P. HILTON, No. s75, l4th street, be-
tween l. and NJ North.
Rent ten dollars per month.
dec 2T-eod2w
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-02

NOR SALE OR RENT-A three-story
u House on the corner of Penn. avenue and 18th
street The first story would be rented separate from
the other part of the building, and could be made a
good business stand The second and third story has
three rooms in each story, and a good garnet and
kitchen. Inquire within.
Also, for rent long room, 25 by So feet in the
third story, and room in the second story of the
house Seventh street. two doors south of Odd Fell
lows Hail. For terms, apply to Mr.. HANSON, I'd
story, or Mr.. SENS, 1st story. sep 80
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-02

A n G HITECTURA ID e.
SCHOOL
TEN III IL Undersigned would respectfully
NJ inform Mechanics and others wishing to ac-
qure knowledge of this brench Of the arts that he
will open School at his room, southeast corner of
Eleventh and streets the evening ofthe 18th DC
tober for the purpose Of teaching Drawing in all its
branches, on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday even
ings, from until % o'clock Terms moderate.
w. 8. WEST Architect.
Southeast corner Of Eleventh and streets.
oct 16--eod3m Washington, d. G.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-02

The Attorney General has been to Massachu
sets.
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NEW BOOKS

NUADAME Il. N. CARR WOULD RE-
IN spectfully call the attention of the Ladies of
Washington to her extensive stock of Bonnets, Rib
bons, DC. also, Ladies' Ready Made Garments Chill
dren's Embroidered Dresses, &c.
AS she will remain in the city but few days longer,
il would be we'll to call early.
Washington Store, Pennsylvania avenue, between
Eighth and Ninth streets. dec 21-dIw
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-02

The walking was very slippery, and many falls
upon the ice were the consequence but We heard
of none Of a serious nature.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-02

ROARDING MAY BE HAD AT No.
- 473, Sixth street. between ID and streets.
Rooms large and desirable. dec 31-3t*
~ MYERS ~ SON are prepared to de-
Ne liver Wood and Coal to their customers and
all others who may favor them with call, AZ the
prices named:
White Ash, egg size, at, ,,,,..... Sc 50
Red do do ...... rs
lrankluon, nut sze.. ...-.,......... 90
hAhc Wpuu...... .....s...,-...... w
YAK do........ 90
Hickory do. 90
eB All orders left at p. j, Steers, No. 48S Sew
enth street, Washington, d. O., at office, win
be promptly filled.
Ut a,24O pounds given to the ton.
G. MYERS 4 SON,
dec 43-d6w Water street Georgetown, d. G.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-02
SUITABLE AND SEASONABLE
- Christmas and New Years Presents.

- Christmas and New Years Presents.
In view of the approaching Holidays, have pro-
vided large and varied assortment of useful and
substantial articles suitable for presents, such as
Robes de Chambre, for gents, of the richest pat
terms and styles, in Cassimeres, French Elan
mel, Mousseline French Chintx, of my own
manufacture
With Scarfs, Crayats, Stocks, Ties,
Gloves, Handkerchiefs, Porte-monnaies
Fine Gold and Silver-headed Canes
Gents Dressing Cases, &c.
The public is respectfully invited to examine these
beautiful articles at LANES
Gents Furnishing Store, 424, Penn avenue.
dec le--2weod
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-02

NEW YEAR's DAY.-This day passed off very
pleasantly in this city. The weather was delight
full, and the whole population seemed to be on the
move The Presidents House was thronged with
visters, including the chief officers Of government,
the diplomatic corps, officers Of the army and
navy, Senators, members Of the House, and citi-
zens and strangers generally.
The Secretaries also received a large number OF
calls, as also did the Mayor, ex-Mayors, and The
old residents Of the city.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-02
REISSUE !:

Samuel Hubert, Of ogdensburgh, N. Y.-For
improvement in plows. Patented September 90,
1853; patented in Canada, September 90, 1852 !;
reissued Jan. l, 1855.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-02

Samuel B. II. Vance, of New York, N Y, as
signor to Michel, Bailey Co., of the State o
Connecticut.-For design for hall pendants.
Samuel B. H. Vance, of New York, N. Y.--Fo
design for hah pendants, or chandeliers.
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-02

POPULATION AND HOUSES OF THE CITY.-m a
publishedin the National Inteigencer, by Jno
Sessford, it ia stated there were two hundred and
fiftyfour new houses erected in Washington during
the year 1855, making the total number, 1920.
In the First ward, the total number was thirty ;
Second ward, thirty-nine; Third ward, twenty
seven; Fourth ward, fifty-eight; Fifth ward, thir
ty-nne; Sixth ward, eighteen Seventh ward,
forty-three of which one hundred and ffty-nine
were brick Thirty-three additions are also re-
ported. Total number of dwengs--First ward,
l,409; Second ward, 1865 Third ward, 1915 !,
Fourth ward, l,646; Fifth ward, $751; Sixth ward
ssl Seventh ward, 1906. Total number, s, 1926
g. The number of inhabitants is estimated at 3d.
20l The assessed value Of all kinds OF real and
personal property, including bank and other stocks
is 1875 8,703. The rate of the assessment is
sixty cents per one hundred dollars and will YIELD
when collected, after deducting the discount for
prompt payment, the sum of $l42,4l2.
The increase of the population of the city, since
1850, when ii was 10000, has been $4,000; avery
large gain and hardly equalled by any city in the
Atlantic States, and hardly surpassed by the most
dourishing cities of tho West.
IL the same rate of increase be preserved until
1880, Washington wil in that year, contain 81, 900
inhabitants.
About $4,000 of the inhabitants of Washington
are persons of color
Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-01-02
CITY INTELLIGENCE.
(OFFYOIAL PAPER OF TIE OTTY)

Richard Carter 4os Massachusetts, avenue, and
John p. White, eI9 New Jersey avenue, are the
joint and sole agents for the Amerieaa Organ in
this city and Georgetown. Orders for the paper
left at the stores of p. NJ. Pearson, Esq, Island
Hall; Josiah Venable, Esq, near the Navy Yard |;
Welsh 4 Wilson, Georgetown or with the agents,
win be attended TO.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-07-24

the kitchen. al 10 wish" said he, soft voice
"hat one Of those girls would take Sarah's
place in the kitchen a little while that might
find out something about her housekeeping
qualities, and that might have u little chat
with her.
But he waited for such a change in vain,
Though he found some opportunities Of con-
verse, and discovered all he wished TO know
just then about her mental qualifications and
requirements and at the close Of The fourth
day, just be fore he gol into bed, he slapped the
white counteTpane emphaticaly, aud said Ia
!t-as there was nobody in the room, | sup.
pose he must have spoken to the counteTpane
OF the bed post-"She's The wife for me'
The next day was the limit Of his visit; ant
nS he stood at the window afieT breakfast, he
saw Sarah with the wtching white apron on
trip into the orchard 10 shake down oppie9, FOL
it was L0king day and pies were 10 be made
Horace sirolled out after her, and shook The
lTee and helped 20 pick up the oppeS, ant
carried the basket as they retume6sIowly tC
The houses what it was lie whiSpeed in he
ear, she never told, but she seemed not dis
pleased, though evidently surprised, and lii
| tie fright, ned.
year after Horace was at the house o
his friend again, aud this time Sarah wa
not much in The kitchen.
! There were great preparations FOR wedding
going forward and in few days, Sarah becnm,
Mrs Horace Hastings; now, in splendid BoS
ton Mansion she fully juStiGes The wisdom 0
her dear hus bands choice, by being 10 him
most exec llent wife and SEperlaliye house
Keeper.
Eaton Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1843-1856, 1856-07-24

luions Of 1913, summoned, as with the blast of
a trumpet, the friends Of state rights 10 pre-
serve the fortress Of constitutional freedom. -
The world kncwS the result. lie friends Of
strict construction ;riumphed; al FIRST, indeed,
by close vote, bu' afterwards by maioritieS,
which the tact Of Jefferson and the sober con-
viCtons of The people Strengthened year by
year.
Tine passed. Another generation came
upon the stage. New questions arose. The
0Id parties, meantime, had died out, so that
under Monroe's Presidency, FederaliStS and
Republican ceased almost TO be terms Q prac-
t0a meaning. But with these new questions
recurred The old tendency 10 divide again into
parties based respectively on strict and on a
liberal construction OF the COnSiitution.-
Generally, all mentin this inter.al, he'd fallen
into loose HABIT aA thinking with respect 10
that instrument, SO that statesmen, who had
opposed the Alien and Se0tion, had since
chartered the second United States Bank, and
were now about 10 vote for a tariff for proiec-
ton. At length, after a Temporary chaos, in
which Jackson was chosen for his first term,
parties arose underrew names, the one calling
itself the National Republican, The other the
Democratic. From this time out the war Of
National politics ragged principally on the three
great questions Of the conStiulionality of a
United States Bank, the cdnstitutjonalty of a
tariff other than for revenue, and the constilu.
tionai!y OF deposting. The public moneys else
where than in the sub treasury Offices. Even
the winning party only gEaduOIly eliminated
| itself from the erroneous opinions which had
become current on these subjects. But it did
| tn is at last; it fell back On strict construc,
| nC , Ant o.nl