Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-05-22
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

ArxosPHxRrc TsIEosAPH - Yesterday Judge
Colamer, of the Senate Committee the Post Once
and Post Roads, reported a bill providing the
means TO enable Mr.. Richardson, the inventor of
the atmospheric telegraph to test the utility Of his
invention. working medel of it, some forty feet
long, is still on exhibition N the Rotundo at the
Capitol and 70 the curious and scientific il is ex-
ceedingly interesting. Mr.. Richardson has waited
long time with patient hope for Congress to take
that step, and he now seems on the eve Of realizing
the contamination of his desires.
One thing still is in his way another Massachu-
sets gentleman Luther Bell Esq., has entered a
protest against any recognition Of Mr. Richardson as
the inventor of the atmospheric telegraph, as he
himself is the bona fide inventor. This protest was
referred to the appropriate committee some time
ago. The action Of the committee in reporting the
aforementioned bill, may be regarded as sup
port OF the claim of Mr. r., and rejection of that
OF Mr.. Bell We hope the invention may be speed
lily tested and here record belief that it will be
proved Of the greatest Importance.
MOUNT OLIvEr FESTIVAL AND CoNcERr.-Last
night the new Methodist Protestant Church, which
is called Mount Olivet lin Alexandra county, Va,
on the Glebe farm, was well filed with fine au-
dience TO listen to the music of the city choir of
the same denomination, and to enjoy the festival
We saw many beautiful girls there, and found they
could be as agreeable as they were handsome; and
then the delicacies served up by their fair hands,
and the beautiful trifes, made valuable by their
praise and their smiles, filed our pockets while
they emptied our purse
Many persons were there from this city, George
town, and Alexandria, and we understand that
many more are expected to be there tonight. The
gathering last night completely filed the little
church, so that no more could be accommodated,
although no room was taken up by seats, for seats
were excluded, as their room was worth more than
their company.
Any one wishing axlelightful moonlight ride and
hne amusement, cannot do better than to drive
out there tonight or on Friday or Saturday nights
as the festival will be continued through the week
The route is by the way of Balls Cross Roads, is
about SIX miles from the city, over an excellent
carriage way.
The OPERA.-Maritana, the brilliant composition
of Wallace was admirably performed last night to
large and delighted audience. Never have we
witnessed more successful performance of any
opera in this city. Miss Pyne was enthusiastically
applauded, and Mr. Harrison was frequently en-
cored. The opera was perfect triumph from be-
ginning to end.
Tonight the whole company will appear for the
benefit OF Mr.. Harrison in Guy Mannering and
Dbdin's opera of the Waterman. We anticipate
crowded house.
RowDIEs,-The !" Red Rovers" and Number
ones, gangs OF half grown candidates for peni-
tertiary honors, have been disturbing the First
ward very much of late, and Tuesday night two of
these gangs fought pitched battle in the streets
IN which stones and other missiles were freely used
On Wednesday and Thursday nights disturbances
also took place, which were quelled by the appear
they will be dealt with severely if this course be
pursued.
The SUSPICIOUS VEssEL.---We learn by the
steamer Alice O. Price, that the schr said to have
been SLAYER found on shore, near Point Lookout
has been got afoat, and that there were FIVE anger
holes found In her bottom. She was evidently run
on shore Intentionally
WATcH-HousE.-Last night eight persons sought
the shelter OF the watch house roof and a bed on
the softest plank they could find on the watch
house floor. They should remember that seeking
lodgings of Captain Birch three times ia succession
IS proof positive of vagrancy.
couple of free negroes were also under con-
hnement on charge Of unlawful gathering, and who
VIII DC sent to the workhouse unless they get some
one to pay their fines
An Italian, c. A. Stockle, was also locked up for
drunkenness, who will pay up or ego up"
The MARKET this morning looked very green
out the dealers didn't. Strawberries were selling
AZ 90 cents quart; eggs 10 cents per dozen; but
Ter is about the same as when last quoted and GAR
den stuff is becoming cheaper every day.
Wecall heattention of the Scavenger of the First
ward TO the many complaints that are made against
MN Tor neglect of his duty, and hope that bis
prompt action in the premises viii at once remove
all cause of complaint against him.
COURT OF CLAIMS, May 21-The Solicitor re-
Piled to Mr. Sargent in the case of John Ericsson.
Mr. Sargent concluded, and the case was submit
ted The court ordered testimony to be taken in
nng list of cases, comprising persons in almost
every State.
Governor German and family, of Minnesota, ar
rived in the city yesterday, they are stopping at
the st. Charles.
Inc w sse men OF the East are coming to this
city in swarms What is the matter? Hero is
General Peaslee, the collector OF customs for Bos-
ton; Colonel Charles Greene, editor of the gov
ernment organ in Boston, and Harry Hubbard. of
New Hampshire. Something is in the wind.
ExcuRsIoNs.-Ryland Chapel Sabbath School is
now enjoying delightful sail down the Potomac
to the White House Pavilion.
The Washington Light Infantry contemplate an
excursion 10 the same beautiful spot next month.
we know them of DID, and can testify to the fact
that they have bad good times.
We call attention to the exhibition of CRYSTAL
line Views at the Sixth Presbyterian Church. on
the Island, next Friday and Saturday evenings,
Tor the benefit of the Sabbath School attached to
that church.
The Chesapeake and Ohio canal is in excellent
order, and for the week ending the 18th instant
sxty-sx boats descended with IA, 1876 tons of COAL
TRIBUTE TO WASHINGTON FROM GREEcE--A fine
block of marble has been received from the land
OF Demosthenes, to be placed in the Monument to
washington, bearing the following inscription:
10 george Washington, the illustrious Gene
raj the President, the citizen, who guarded new