The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-07

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New YoRx Hnroa'cAL socrrr-This Society held q
regular monthly meeting at their in the Universe
y Tuesday evening lastthe Hon Albert 0sllatn in
the chair After transacng preliminary BUSINESS
the Secretary read several letters which received
since the last meeting Among these were some that
had been received from various historical and anqusr
by the New York Historical Society soliciting their aid
in memoriazing Congress for more extensive distribu
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was read also letter from the Academy of Science
and Letters in Palermo with request BY the officers Of
society, corresponding members. The regular LIBRA
rian being absent Mr. Benedict detailed the books and
meeting Among these were several valuable scientific
works Of ancient days Mr.. Andrew Warner presented
Mr.. Wemore presented Anglo Chinese Almanac for
| year 1896 Several other relics presented among
which was medal struck in honor Of the renowned
who had under consideration the names Of several gen.
tlemen members OF the society, was then read and
the gentlemen nominated were admitted to membership
The venerable President announced that in conformity
with resolution Of the society passed at former meet
society praying that the privilege which this society in
common with all colleges, academies and scminaries Of
sna have q r. SCI
them, and called upon Mr. Campbell NJ c.. then present
and requested him to say few words on the subject
hoped that the tariff would not be at all altered during
the present session Of Congress but If i altered
Mr. Campbell said he had received commune alton in
relation to a distribution Of the works Of the Ex
greater distribution than that provided for by an act Of
Congress could not be made The act limited the print
ing to one hundred copies but afterwards hundred
and hty additional copies had been printed making
hundred and fifty in all The committee of Congress-
continued Mr. Campbell. have proposition under con-
than the one on which has been published that it
could be circulated more generally throughout the
that arrangement would be made by which il could be
got up in cheaper FORM The chairman of the commit
to Ths ns.de w Do
Gallatn, remarked, that the work contains eleven
volumes several o. which are composed Of charts the
could be published in such manner that this expense
could be avoided. He had seen one volume Of this
| dred and fifty pages and had but ono map He of
opinion that this volume could be republished at
inscription plate which had been recently discovered
embedded the banks Of the Ohio river The plate he
twelve in length The date Of the rpton was i7sS
and related the agents Of the French taking
possession Of country in that region to the
OF the Ohio. Mr. Hoffman then read long communca.
of some of the Indian tribes Of North America. The
lief Of tribes the Immortality Of the SOUL their
views future state and also on the nature Of SUI
preme Being.
RULES roR MEs Asour Towy.-we purpose publish.
ing from time time number of rules for men about
town, by which they can live with little expense
possible and associate with the upper crust Of society
who large quantity of the weed quite an expense
accrues in the course Of year. Therefore, whenever
you feel disposition for qld enter tho nearest refec.
tory hotel If the formeriook around as though YOU
expected to meet friend there at that hour look into
the boxes and BE- very much surprised at not finding him
the end Of the bar take quantum suficit and march
out If you harper, to be nearer hotel, 60 into the
wear air Of strange establishment your face you
look and find that your particular friend has arrived
you choose, take double quantity the surplus Of
which put in your pockets for future USE when no hotel
or refectory is convenient NB.-Ths Is practiccd by
the most respectable bucks in town.
RULE 2-To GET 4 BREAKrAsT.-A man about town.
nea funds sSen to hn IN ths
dilemma there but legitimate mode of procedure
to the hes; eating IN the and call for the bill
boldly up to the bar take glass Of brandy and
your purse look little wild try the other pocket then,
with trcpdson; thrust your hand into your breast
the that yo on
either have lost your purse or left it at your rooms
and that win call in during the Of the day
the same plan at the next eating house.
RULE $40 CIR DiSSER--Go to Of the fashion.
able hotels about dinner time and when the gong sounds
take your place at the abceat with the most perfect
nonchsiance and enter into conversation with the gentle
topics Of the day Rise when they rise and walk out
rhs walters waiter will take you for guest Of the
they will take you for vister like themselves.
BoARp OF ASSISTANT ALpERMrx.-A special meeting
of this Board called for last evening; but seven
members only making their appearance the Chairman
declared the Board to stacd adjourned until Monday
ming next
Capt Greasy Of ship Oneida has brought home in irons
Samuel Koop, alias Daniel Halsey, seaman Of Ireland
who on the outward passage stabbed Jacob Lewis who
left in the hospital at Canton his Life being despaired
sAcRLreE-On Sunday morning last an entire suit Of
&c t00n
Their with sundry prayer books and surplice sto-
len from the church q saint George the Martyr No 4o
received dings OF the stolen property although the
theft Immediately communicated to the Police the
Station House.
THETA large quantity of clothing of various kinds
stolen from the house Of d. Kidder No l4I Crosby
street, during moving time. 1t is supposed they were
in the habit Of calling at the house solicit charity
the preence Of being m state of pregnancy At
during which is supposed she stole the articles the
OF which was not discovered until the goods were
packed at Newark NJ.
SToLEN-A quantity of goods were yesterday stolen
from the store Of j. ( f. Consnt, No u Cedar street
CoRosEn's orrrcE, May s-Deoth from the Kick of
Horse-The Coroner held an inquest yesterday, at a
house in oath street. between I'd and I'd avenue the
II appears the boy was sweeping behind horse in a
stable On Monday last and he suddenly kicked up and
that he died consequence yesterday morning Verdict
accordingly.
Common Council.
Board or ALpERMEN.-This Board held special meet
ing last evening" the President in the chair The minutes
Of the last meeting were read and approved
A message received from his honor the Mayor
transmitting the return of the prisoners confined in the
city prison Ordered on the file
Professor Espy.-Rcport in favor Of employing Pro-
lessor Espy, who proposed to venate the Tombs for
Of $500
AID BRIoos opposed its reception the ground Of the
inexpediency Of the measure.
Aid. HENRY in favor of ventatng the city prison.
which much wanted full circulation of air through the
cells and
Aid. BENSON moved to lay on the table,
Aid. MEssERoLE considered that such step was essen
TALLY necessary all the Board must have experience
of the difficulty Of sitting in the Court from the foul air
therein, which always gave them headache. Laugh
teri
Aid Benson had never felt the influence of the air or