The American. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1857, 1857-09-09
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

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LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.
THE AUXILIARY GUARD.-The organization Of
this body was instituted by Congress for q wise
purpose. 1t was designed to give to the citizen
the assurance of peace and protection during the
silent hours OF the night-that when he retires to
his bed, he may sleep in security, assured that the
watchful guardians Of the city are at their posts
and that no proving robber or midnight assassin
will be suffered to disturb his repose. This was
the design Of Congress in organizing tThe Aux
ilary Guard" II was, doubtless, their intention,
too that the execution Of such purpose should be
confded to honest, brave, and virtuous citizens,
inasmuch as to such only can be safely entrusted
the guardianship Of the lives and property of the
citizen, during the hours of slumber, when he is
not able to protect himself
The Auxiliary Guard" embraces among its
membership, good and honest men, who will con-
scientiously and fearlessly perform their duty, un
influenced by fear, favor, or affection; and it is
not fair that sach should suffer in public estima-
tion for the acts of those Who apparently at least
regard neither Gods laws nor the laws Of man.
Men who are appointed and who are paid to pre-
serve the peace, or if not able to preserve then to
arrest and bring TO punishment disturbers thereof
should set the example of obedience to the laws
and, in all things, so demean themselves that no
exception could be taken to their conduct, and, IL
guilty of an infracton of the laws, should be con-
sidered as doubly guilty, and be visited with pun
ishment proportonate to their Gin against morality
as well as law.
Whilst we are willing to give credit to the de-
serving administrator and executor of the law and
will be first among the foremost to uphold and
support him, we will be the first to expose malfea-
sance in Office and to hold up to public view the
d0ings OF those who bring contempt upon the Or
dinances of the city, break the law Of God, and
disgrace humanity by acts of violence and blood.
On Sunday last two members of the Guard were
engaged In an aifray, 1--WE will not call il riot at
q tavern on the other side of the Long Bridge
They went in carriage to this place, and while
there, as we are informed, one of them commenced
an attack upon several young men or boys, who,
unfortunately for themselves, were present. knock
ing them down, and, when PROSTATE and helpless
kicking them with their heavy boots about the
face and head, until all semblance of humanity was
crushed out-purshing them as they retreated
from their blows, with vindictiveness and ami.
mostly seldom witnessed We have the names of
all these parties, and the name OF our informant
who was present but we shall not publish them,
at present. We shall wait until an investigation
is had into this affair, as we happen to know that
the Mayor has in his possession information of the
transaction, and evidence sufficient not only to ar.
thorize investigation but to convict the parties
Since writing the above, we have seen and con-
versed with another party, who was present, from
whom we learn that the shindyn among the BOYS
was at an end, and that while he was telling them
that they had acted thoughtlessly and foolishiy,
they were attacked, knocked down and beaten by
the party who came in the coach, for which at
tack there was not the slightest ground or provo
cation. This we believe to be the truth the whole
truth, and nothing but the truth.
A NEW WAY TO CONE THE GRAB" GAME.-As
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collections in the north part of the city, 1.-THE
Second WARD, } he was accosted by an elderly gen.
tleman, who was personally unknown to him, but
whose phiz he remembered to have seen at least
once before, who asked him for the loan of fifty
cents, stating that he was looking for a Mr.. -,
but could not find him, to get the desired amount.
He only wanted it for about one hour and would
certainly hand il back. He had just bought lot
Of ground, very cheap, for cash, and was short
Just fifty cents. He needed that amount to make
the full payment. The auctioneer was waiting for
him, and he had not time to go into the city to
obtain 1.-THE would be much obliged il Mr. John
son would loan the amount for one hour He was
advised to 20 to Mr.. Green, the auctioneer and
state the facts to him, and IL things were as he
represented them, no doubt, that gentleman would
accommodate him.
Failing in his effort, he assailed lady with i'm.
portunities for loan calling out to johnson, who
uha leit INC -spot JnaJ he WOulu OVefJaKc nlm at
the next corner. We do not know if he succeeded
In swindlng the lady, but we do know that this
man ID an imposter, who makes practice Of going
about seeking whom he may deceive. The officers
Of the law know him. We advise him to seek
some more honorable employment-otherwi he
may find himself engaged for thirty days about the
work.house.
Mr. Green, (who Is as true gentleman as lives,
and wears as big heart as beats beneath the vest
of human being,) had a sale that evening in that
It is afact, that while the laws in other sections
of the country have been amended, from time to
time, to meet the demands Of the public, those
which prevail in this District are nearly the same
as when the State Of Maryland ceded the land for
the seat of the general government. Repeated
efforts have been made for the formation Of code,
but none Of the plans were contaminated. We
trust that we shall have better fortune this time.
Any change cannot be for the worse, for the laws
hereabout are not only antiquated but fail to answer
all purposes Of an enlightened community.
NATIONAL PRINTING 0FF1cE.--A Washington
correspondent of the Philadelphia Press states
that Hon. Senator Bayard will introduce his bill,
and press Il with great energy for the organization
Of National Printing Office. II this be SO, the
honorable Senator will be doing his country
great service, and break up one Of the most cor
rupt combinations in existence.