Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-10-21
CITY INTELLIGENCE.


BOARD OF ALDrRAEs, Oct. 20.--Shortly after
the President called the Board 10 order, Aldermen
Riggs arose In his place, aud rendered In the
of the President Of the United States, an In
vtaton TO the members OF the Board to partici- |
pate in the inequalities of the Presidents mansion.
A communication received from the Mayor,
informing that he had signed certain bills.
Mr.. Hunt, City Surveyor, informs the Mayor by
communication, in answer to inquiries of the Board,
relative to the grade Of It'll street. that the grade
Of that street is lower than any grade in the city,
IN some places by four feet. Ii is expected that
Mr.. Randolph Coyle viii speedily furnish, as he
has been requested TO do his system of grades for
the city, when some definite information will be
obtained in relation thereto. The Board adjourned.
The Board of Common Council met last evening
at the usual hour.
Bills were passed for the relief of William G.
Deae and Philip KRAFT also, for certain improve
ments in the Centre Market-house
After a session of about half an hour, the Board
adjourned for the purpose of waiting upon the
President of the United States.
The FILLMORE AND DoNELsoN MASS Meeting
and torch-light procession in Alexandria, last
evening, was grand affair. Much enthusiasm
was manifested, and the patriotic shouts OF more
than three thousand true hearted Americans spoke
their devotion to the Union and the Constitution.
through the streets, which were light as MONDAY
from the numerous torches, transparencies, and
many Illuminated houses, Liberty Hall was filed
to over6owing with delighted auditory, who list
sned to stirring and effective speeches from Judge
Ellis, Joseph 81. Bradley, Edgar SnowdeH and
William D. Massey, Esqrs.
Numerous Washingtonians who participated in
this celebration, were detained in Alexandria all
night in consequence of the fog and an accident
to one of the hands on board the Alice Price,
which caused her to put back to her wharf after
starting for Washington.
Perseverance, FIRE CoMpANY's ANNUAL BALL
On tomorrow evening this old, well-known, and
deservedy-popular fire company give their annual
ball. 1t has been their custom for many years,
once year to invite their friends to participate
with them in spending one evening in the enjoy
ment Of social intercourse. These entertainments
have always been conducted in spirit of harmony
and good will. Indeed, it is impossible that any
other than good feeling should prevail among
them, for they are under the lead of man whose
only aim is to do good, and whose example, if
initiated by other companies would at once and
forever put an end to the disgraceful riots and
fearful collisions which, latterly, have been so rife
among them, and which have rendered the name
OF fireman" disgraceful epithet, instead of be-
Ing as in truth it is, and would be- but for their
own foolish and thoughtless conduct, honorable.
have better motto than "Persevere" But they
must persevere in the right direction. Persevere,
then, boys, in doing good. Persevere in preserv-
ing your name and reputation unsulied. What
ever others may do suffer not yourselves to be Sc
duced into participation with others in any de-
monstration against the peace of the CITY, and your
reward will be rich in the appreciation of your fell
low-citizens.
Well, now, about this Ball What's the use of
our saying anything about that (? You know, and
the public know, that you will have an overflow
ing company. The ladies', who always grace your
entertainments, will think the better of you if you
"persevere"
VILLAINoUs. - Certain rascals are exercising
their villainous propensites by throwing oil Of
vitriol upon the dresses of ladies and gentlemen,
at night 1t is supposed that the oil is elected
from behind the boxes and other places of the kind
where the persons OF the operators in thadow,
and their motions imper. eptible. Several ladies
have had their dresses ruined by oil thrown upon
them in this way We know one young man
whose coat was rendered worthless Ia beautiful
black, for which he lately paid the sum of twenty
eight dollars) by vitriol thrown upon him in the
streets of Washington. Bolder grown, these ras-
Gals will not hesitate to discharge this dangerous
liquid into the faces and eyes Of passengers. We
trust that they will be arrested and summarly dealt
with.
The NATIONAL GUARD--On arriving at the city
OF Baltimore, en- route for York, Pennsylvania, the
company was welcomed by deputation of staff
officers, amongst whom were recognised Col Wat
kns, Lieut.. Col. Shut, Adjutant Talbot, Captains
Salmon, Duke, and Bowers.
The first warm greetings over, the line was
formed and the Guards conducted by their gallant
escort to the Fountain Inn. Here they were dis
missed, and as several hours interviewed before |
dinner, the interval was most agreeably passed in
the indulgence and interchange of generous cour-
tesies
The dinner at two o'clock was select and album |
dant, and the Guards gave the most satisfactory
and convincing proof that they liked the fare.
They seemed 10th to give up their quarters but
the IRON heart OF the iron horse is quite insensble
to the claims of friendship or conviviaty and at
his impatient snort, backed by the loud rattle of
the drum, the Guards were promptly in marching
array.
In few minutes they were safe on board the |
cars, and, as they moved off, the hearty cheers |
and good wishes shouted after them gave assur- |
ance that the reception which awaited the Guards |
at York could not surpass the whole-soued hos |
pitality of Baltimore.
ENTERTAINMENT. - The President entertained |
last evening, at the White House, Com Paulding |
and Captain Engle, of the Navy, the field, staff |
and company officers of the District regiment of |
volunteers, the committee of sixty, United States
Marshal, Mayor, Mayor, and other distinguished |
citizens
PARADE.--The Washington Light Infantry pa. |
raded yesterday afternoon for target firing
The Secretary of War has returned to Wash |
ington from West Point. The Secretary of the |
Navy is expected to return during the present |
month be is at present in North Carolina.