Daily American organ., 1856-04-18

between King and Cameron streets.
The New CoIsAGE.--The new coinage bill re-
ported by the Committee on Finance, and passed
last week, makes the following provision in regard
to the coinage of cents
That after the passage of this act the standard
weight OF the cent coined at the mint shall be 96
grains, or twotenths of one ounce, troy, with no
greater deviation than four grains in each piece
that said cent shall be composed of copper, with
an admixture not exceeding five per centum in
weight OF metals which may render il more suita-
BILE for the purposes of coinage, and of such shape
and device may be fixed by the director of the
mint, with the appreciation Of the Secretary of the
Treasury.
The director of the mint has already sent num-
ber of specimens to the Treasury Department for
the advice of the Secretary as to the shape and
dew of the new coin 0ne is Of copper about
the size of the present cent and differing from
only by having the device of an eagle in full fight
instead OF the head cap of liberty stars, &C., now
used. Another specimen bears so great resem-
blance to the American quarter" that we thought
it was one at first sight.
1t is Of the color of the three cent piece, and
bears the same stamp nearly as the quarter does !;
but it Is thinner and lighter and on the reversed
side bears the inscription Z one cent" with the
usual surroundings. Still another specimen attract
ed attention. from the fact that the "one cent
was enclosed ina space that half dime would
cover, while the rest of the side was chaste like
the back of a watch.
The other coins differ from the cent now only in
thickness or circumference or in the shade of col
or, the weight being the same
Which of these specimens, if any, will be Sc
lected the model Of the new coin il is difficult
to say 1t may be that the Secretary will think
the size and DEVICE let well enough alone !" but
it seems that the director Of the mint wishes
change, therefore change then will be made in
all probability.
The INDIAN TROUBLES IN OREGON. Among the
official documents received from Oregon is the let
ter from Joel Palmer, Superintendent of Indian
Affairs, who, confirming the statements of Cover
nor Curry, says the present difficulty in South
Oregon is wholly attributable to the acts OF the
whites" adding, II cannot but feel that it is our
duty to adopt such measures as will tend to secure
the lives OF these Indians and maintain the guaran-
ties secured by treaty stipulations.
The future will prove that this war has been
forced upon these Indians against their will and
that too, by set of reckless vagabonds, for pecu
MARY and political objects, sanctioned by nume-
rous population, who regard the Treasury of the
United States legitimate object of plunder
" The Indians in that district have been driven
to desperation by acts of cruelty committed against
their people. Treaties have been violated and acts
of barbarity committed by those claiming to be
citizens that would disgrace the most barbarous
nations of the EARTH If none but those who per-
petrated such acts were to be affected by this war
we might look upon it with Indifference, but un-
happily this is not the case"
MECHANICS INsTITUTE.-Last night the Metro
politan Mechanics Institute, held their annual
meeting. Only sixty members were present. The
Treasurers report showed the amount of cash in
hand to be over 81, 900. Although quorum was
not in attendance, it was determined to proceed
of off for fbo
The following named gentlemen were then unani-
nousy elected:
President-W. w Corcoran.
Vice Presdents-Ffancis Mohun, Charles r.
Wood, Joseph Bryan, and William Ashdown.
Corresponding Secretary-Thomas Rich.
Recording Secretary-Peter M Pearson
Financial Secretary-Henry Janney
Treasurer--Wi illiam f. Bayly.
Librarian Hollis Amidon
Directors elected--James A. TAFT Francis Mat
tingy, Henry Polkinhorn, John Sessford Sen.
G. 2. Wannall, John Warden, George Jilard. M
Z Emery, James M. Carlisle, j. L. Cubb, and Thos.
J. Gardner.
We are glad to see this attempt to revive this
highly beneficial association. The benefit II con-
ferred on the mechanics, young and old, by its
night schools of design, its lectures and other
means should be regarded as the greatest reason
for its being sustained. From the energetic cha
racter some OF its new officers bear we have rea-
son to believe that it's day is not past, but that we
may expect much good to result from the labors
OF the Institute. Success to them in an their en-
terprisng endeavors!
The OpERA - The sparkling opera OF "The
Daughter of the Regiment was given last night
Miss Pyne as Maria achieved triumph such as
Justifes the enthusiastic praise we have seen be-
slowed on her by the press generally, but which
we nave thought before was overstrained. This
yuao II T.,l,.
quilted the stage; and It is said by those who heard
her IN Europe, that Miss Pyne approaches her
complete success nearer than any other cantatrice
who has attempted the character Harrison as
Tonic" and Horncastle as the Sergeant" did
well, aud the performance of Mrs Chapman as the
Marchioness was well received
It is useless for us to speak of the many gems of
the evening as we have not room or language tn
treat them as they deserve
Tonight Mr.. Harrison receives benefit. when
the opera OF The Bohemian Girl " will be given.
and several tine songs be introduced. We can in
sure him a full house.
The President and Cabinet visit the now steor,
frigate Merrimac, at Annapolis, tomorrow.
REMINIscENcE.-The following is list of the
delegates representing the various sections of the
District of Columbia, and who commenced their
sessions on the 10th day Of November. 1904 in
Stelles Hotel city of Washington:
Corporation of Washington: Samuel II. Smith.
Nicholas King
Corporation of Georgetown: Benjamin Stoddert,
Henry Foxal, John Mason.
Levy Court of Washington county Thos. Cor
coran
inhabitants of Georgetown Daniel Reintzell.
Inhabitants of Washington: Cornelius Coming.
ham, Benjamin Moore
Alexandria and county: Francis Peyton. Robt
Alexander, Presly Gunnel, Walter Jones' Abra-
ham Fow, Lewis Summers, Henry Rose
Various subjects were taken into consideration