Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-09-22

SKA-WALL.-The substantial sea wall, prepare
tory 70 building the new Southern steamboat wharf
Is now in course Of construction. Why not, while
this improvement is going on, extend it as far as
Seventh street, Why leave gapf There ID
petition already signed by the property holders
for the improvement of the east side of Seventh
street, from 10 Water street, and for grading
and graveling the street carriage way and we
are informed that money will be furnished for this
object IL there is none At present In the treasury
which can be appropriated for the purpose, and
the individuals furnishing il are willing to make
the Improvement and wait for reimbursement until
there is money to the credit of the ward
Water street should be raised at least four feet
on the city side, and sloped towards the water
There Is plenty Of ground above the grade, after
adding four feet thereto, for all yelling purposes
This viii save much expense to property holders
and the Corporation.
PKE.-Large numbers of this excellent fish are
being taken at Piney Point. Six and seven hun
dred at hall. We are glad that the proprietor
OF this place is enabled to reimburse himself in this
way las told he isl for the losses Of an I'M
profitable season.
"WIDE AwAKR."-A new propeller, bearing
this name has arrived in our waters from New
York.
Senator Wilson, Of Massachusetts,, is in town.
CorILLos Parry The Active Association of
Union Fire Company No. 2 give cotillon party
tomorrow night at their Engine House. We were
present at picnic given by this company some
time ago, and were much pleased and gratihsd at
the unusual good order and harmony which pre-
vailed; and we doubt not that any party in which
these gentlemen engage will be conducted in
spirit of kindness and goodwill which win rebound
to their credit as company and their honor as
men.
WHTsKEY.-Three men and bottle of whiskey
assumed very conspicuous position yesterday
afternoon, on Pa, Avenue on the pave, under the
windows of the National Hotel. Whskey wanted
to fight. Whiskey had entire control of one of
the parties, and had utterly unstrung the of
all of them. Cold water had no effect on them.
Buckets full were showered upon them from the
hotel, to induce them to vacate, but 10 vain.
They were water-proof-so completely saturated
with whiskey that the water as it trickled from
their persons, might have been converted into
grog. For hours they maintained possession of
their position, making use Of the most profane,
vulgar and obscene language, to the annoyance of
the neighbofhood, and the detriment of passers
by. This was upon the Sabbath day, between the
hours Of and z o'clock, about the time people
were going to church. Finally they staggered off,
and, were afterwards seen, we are informed, in the
armory grounds, continuing their libations to the
demon whom they serve
PRoF. WILSON AT 0DD.FELLows HALL.-We
see by advertisement in our columns that the vote
of the citizens of Washington for the next Presi-
dent of the United States is to be taken at the
Odd-Fellows' Hall tomorrow evening, the &C.
casion of Prof Wilson's great exhibition. As the
result will be telegraphed to other cities and news
papers, we trust that the friends of Fillmore will
turn out mdsse, in order to give majority in
80 H. L. IL
for the privilege is only twelve and half cents,
every one should be present to cast their VOTE The
ladies also win have an opportunity to vote on this
occasion.