Daily American organ., 1856-08-13
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

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CITY INTELLIGENCE.
AMKRIoAN ORGAN" ON THE IsLASD.--Subscri-
bers on the Island who do not receive this paper
regularly will please leave their addresses at Peter
M. Persons store, Island Hall. They win have
no cause to complain hereafter.
TIE DRUSKARD.-The fact is, the drunkard is
to be pitied as well as blamed. On Louisiana av-
enue yesterday morning, near Parkers rainung
Emporium, we came across one OF these uniortu-
mates. He was well dressed, and evidently belong
ed when sober to the respectable part OF the COM
munity of Washington. He was laboring under
hallucination Of the brain, and seemed TO be as
tonished that people did not notice him, and pay
him the respect which he considered due to his
fAncied greatness. And yet there was a vein OF
truthfulness running through his mind, which
showed that he was not utterly oblivious to his
condition. He knew that he was not sober, but
he had not the most distant idea that he was ma
king fool Of himself He would have confessed
that he was little elated but would have felt in
suited If he had been told that he was positively
drunk, and could not walk straight stand still.
He would not believe it. Not he.
But so IL was. He was drunk, and he was max
ing a complete fool Of himself people don't
seem to know this man. said he, as he halted for
an Instant and looked around. He's a hero !"
doubling his fists and raising his arms above his
head. |" He's hero, / tell you, }" looking daggers
at the empty air. "Let any man insult the fair
SEX" grimacing fearfnly and slapping his thigh.
He didn't sutter, but spoke the words plainly and
emphatically. Let any man insult the fair sex !"
grimacing and gesticuatng. Then he walked
few steps evidently highly grati6ed and delighted
with himself
People don't seem to know this man--think
he drinks little too much" "He's herol"
"Let any man insult the fair sexW Poor fool
Could he have seen himself as he was seen by
others, instead of hero, he would have confessed
himself an ass.
PROFANITY --0f all the vices that are most dis
gustng, profanity takes the lead; and yet it is the
most common 1t is stated that in the town of LIB
erty, Texas, a fine Of $25 is imposed upon every
man who utters an oath in the presence of woman.
This is noble and righteous act and II similar
ordinance were enforced in this city, rendering
swearing penal not only in the presence OF the oppo
site sex, but under all circumstances, it would be
highly conducive to sound morality. 1t is true,
we have enactments upon our statute books Tor
bidding the practice but they are only dead letters
What USE what beauty, or what satisfaction there
is in it, we have never heard, and no one addicted
to it ever gave a reason for it. dirty, filthy
habit, it should never pollute the lips OF the young
and yet Young America no sooner struts about in
oath But is there any wonder, since 80 many
gentlemen (?) and women, too, are guilty OF this
abomination Day after day, we meet with men
whose conversation is SO detiled with profanity,
that we shrink from their presence as we would
from that of venomous reptile. Such persons
are go habituated to it, they know not when they
utter the Glth. We wonder often, whether they
are not aware Of the poison they instll unaWares
into the minds of children, of whose presence they
never have care. Do they know, do they even
once think of the awful responsibility they incur
not content with damning their own souls but OF
endangering those of the young. Let them take
heed.
GEo. PAsE-At the picnic given by the Sixth
and Seventh Presbyterian churches of the Island,
some weeks since, resolutions were adopted thank
ing this gentleman for his kindness and generosity
in giving the use of his boat the Custis, to the
Societies. 1t was spontaneous and free gift on
his part Not only did lie give the free use of his
boat but he refused to be paid for the use of the
tug, which towed the party to and from Fort
Washington He was richly entitled to vote OF
thanks Mr.. Page on the day following sent to the
local editor his acknowledgment of the vote of
thanks, which, for some unexplained cause, ne
never received. He obtained copy last evening.
Il Card.--To the ladies and gentlemen OF the
Sixth and Seventh churches, Island For the fiat
tering manner in which the pleasure boat q. w. 7.
Gusts and myself were spoken of by resolution,
yesterday, feel grateful If have in any man
ner contributed to your interests, happiness or
pleasure, / am thankful. To the use of the boats
on that occasion you were most welcome. Trust
ing that you all reached your homes safely, and
wishing you may ever be as happy in all the rela-
tions of life as you appeared to be yesterday, am
yours, respectfully, GEO. PAGE.
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGs.-We learn the first
tournament and fancy ball Of the season came off
at this watering place on the 7th inst.
The knights (eight n numberl arrayed with nod
ding steel and plume, were early on the ground
and nxious for the contest--who should be Queen
of Love and Beauty on this interesting occasion.
They were addressed in a spirited style by the
venerable Herald, Mr.. VaDsant, Of Washington
city, and shortly after commenced one of the most
thrilling contests ever witnessed on this ground.
1t was, however, soon discovered that the Knight
of the Lone Star" Mr.. G.. Parish, of Culp aper,
was too keen-eyed for his more inexperienced
competitors, as he bore off the ring in quick sue
cession amidst the greatest applause. This eDti-
tied him to the crown, which he gallantly and
very justly, too, placed upon the head of the ac-
complished Miss George Rust, of Baltimore, who
received it very gracefully and in few chaste and
beautiful remarks thanked him and the company
for the honor they had so kindly conferred.
Miss De Grath, of Washington, was chosen one
of the maids of honor
CosPLAINTs-Mayor Magruder has established
in his Office book for complaints on police or mis-
cellaneoas matters; another in which complaints
about pumps and hydrants may be registered in
the Office of the Commissioner OF Health there is a
third book, in which all grievances be entered
all of which will be properly attende to by the
respective officers.