Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-05-28

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A Convention Of the Junior Sons Of Americ,, con-
sistnQ of delegates from the different Camps of the
District of Columbia was held in the Council Cham
ber Washington City, ON the Sth OF April last at
which time the following was adopted as platform
of principles
i Americans shall rule America
2 The Union of these United States as they are,
one and inseparable.
g. TO silence the clamor of factions, and to rebuke
the busy intrigues Of selfish politicians.
A. To see our internal resources improved, our la
Dor rewarded our genius fostered and our manufac-
lures, agriculture, commerce and national dignity
sustained by an intelligent craftsmanship.
s. To be educated in American sentiment and prin-
cple and to be strengthenedin work as our an
cestors were in theirs, by the inspiration Of that Sa
cred Book.
g. That the SURFACES of the American people for
political Offices should not be given to any other than
those born our soil, or reared under the influence
of our institutions.
T. That we win welcome to our shores the victims of
tyranny from foreign lands and offering them place
by our side we grant them equal justice under the
protection OF the constitution
8. Opposition to foreign military organizations
8. The doctrines of the revered Washington, Jefer-
son, Adams. and the immortal patriots OF the Revo-
luton, "the last sons Of rs, who are fading from
our view.
10. The good Of our country, not party; the sue
cess Of our principles, not men.
IL. A radical change in our naturalization laws.
l2 To spread abroad, and TO maintain against all
accidents Of time, or of defeat the waxing or the
tnOSo
lean liberty the Constitution Of TIE United ststss;
the Declaration Of American Independence; and the
Bible
Is. Union above all side issues, and harmony in
preference 70 all intrgues of private politicians;
eternal hostility to foreign officials.
SMITH vs. THE CoRPoRATIoS.--Ths case which was
for injuries done to Mrs Smiths property, st.,
by altering the grade and destroying her shade trees
&c, &c. We learn from the Union" that the Court
instructed the jury that the corporation had the
power to regrade the streets in the city of Washing
ton, under its charter without making compensation
for individual injuries unless the plaintiff showed
that they acted corruptly with design to injure;
and that the jury must presume they acted legally
until one of these things proved They held that
the power to grade was continuing power to be ex-
ercised whenever they deemed it proper to do
To these instructions the plaintiffs counsel took ex
ceptons. The jury, under these instructions, rem
dered q verdict in favor Of The defendants The
plaintiff thereupon took steps to remove the cause to
the Supreme Court, where the question Of law will be
finally settled.
Counsel for plaintiff R, H. Gillett for defendants,
j. II. Bradley.
GERMAN MEETING. I'VE perceive by the Union that
mass meeting oftsermans Opposed to the Ameri-
can party will be held tonight on 18th st between
and G. The proceenings.will be conducted in the
German language, says the Union, and 1t will be
genuine Sag NIGHTS affair, from beginning to end.
DR.. Magruder viii be present; but whether he will
make an Irish or q German speech, we are not In
formed. AS he went on German picnic the other
day, we presume he will "sprechen aleetle Dootch"
ALABAMA AND FLORIDA RAILROAD GRANrs.--We
learn from the General Land Office, that the lands for
enabling the above States make selections for rail-
road purposes under recent act of Congress-, have
been withdrawn in the following districts For Flor
ida, in the Newnansville, Tallahassee, and st. Au-
gustine land districts; for Alabama, in the Cahaba
and Elba districts, The necessary instructions have
been transmitted.
SENATOR SUMNER. We learn that Mr.. Sumner was
in high fever all last night, and that he summoned
his physicians DIR. Boyle of this CITY, and Dr. Perry
Of Boston, who pronounced him in critical state and
gave positive orders that no one should be admitted
to his room except his brother and secretary. After
dressing his wounds, one of which was considerably
inhamed, they gave him sleeping powders. They
also ordered poutices to the wounds. 1t is under
stood that DR., Perry, who has heretofore been at
tending him as friend, is now called in as one of
his physicians.
The danger apprehended is from brain fever and
from erysipelas of the scalp.
POLICE DorsGs.- The following cases were brought
before Justice Hollngshead yesterday. George But
Ter, Pink Oakley, James Clagett, Eliza Lee, and
Ann Lee, each Of them charged with breach of the
peace. On giving security to Keep the peace they
James Hans and Frank Wormley were brought be-
fore the same Justice on charge Of assault, and
examination were dismissed
John Keefe and VIM. Beadley were brought be-
fore Justice ID. Smith on queer charge. Beadley,
it appears in fun, took two oranges from the basket
of Keefe, who is fruit dealer Keefe charged him
with stealing them, and then attempted to seize him.
and ON failing in that commenced throwing stones
at him. Beadley continued laughing at and running
from the old man, till he drew him into the Union
Engine House, when he commenced throwing cold
water the irascibe Hibernian. The result Of the
examination was binding Beadley over to keep the
peace toward Keefte
Declares, Wheeler, and Ann Williams, who were
under examination when we went to press yesterday
on charge of stealing money from the Exchange Ho-
tel were recommitfed to Jail
The THRATRE--The great powers of Hackett are
rapidly filing the pockets and raising the name Of
Manager Ford and the Lessees of the Theatre
Tonight we have the Serious Family, and the
Golden Farmer, in which -Four Jefferson" shines pre-.
eminent, and tomorrow night we again have Hack
EFT in Falstaf Hurrah for Fordl
ARMAGEDpoN.-Thea attention of the reader is called
to Lecture be delivered in the old Trinity church
tonight by distinguished Divine from the South.
The one delivered last night was exceedingly inter-
esting. ~
rectors of the Gas Company of this city the oath
instant, Mr.. Geo. w. Riggs the banker, was elected
President of the company, in place of Sas ii. HILL
resigned.
Rev r. Fl. Stockton, Of Baltimore, delivered beau
u and eloquent address last night at the 9th street
Presbyterian church. on the Island, before large
congregation. He has lost none of the power of en-
claiming audience, SO strikingly manifested while
he was q chaplain 10 Congress
The Washington Philharmonic Society meets to-
morrow night, at Temperance Hail. We understand
that they intend resuming their monthly rehearsas
soon. Ntf
We call attention to the American mass meeting of
the First Ward to be held tonight in front of the
Union Engine-house. number of distinguished
speakers will address the meeting. Rally, friends,
rally
or \ vNs Ma ba Gali In
ded his argument in the case of BENJAMIN Ri Sporin-
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