New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-06-29

IDS opera Il aVorte' and the deDuante Will De greer
ed with a full audience.
,-Y The Mirror snubs rs pretty smartly because
in paragraph abou, Mr.. Polk which that paper admits
to be poeuca we ware not quite correct as school
MISTER about the Geography of Long Islands sea grit
shore We beg 70 observe thst il quite improper
snap I'D poet after such fashion. The Mirror sht
az well fnd fault with Rev Mr. Hesdley. because when
he hs. 90, excited by few delicious sniff, of the
blood that flows battle field, he the character
and scenes before him in state Of brilliant lumna.
ton where other men discover the most gloomy ard
scksning inhumsntss All great poets have exerci.
the same privilege snd none mFre constantly than o-
mer Of whose geography the ritics have never been
able IN make head or tail We cl-im then that when
writing about our hero we hs6sh same right that the
Old Asiailc had and If We had but Long Island up the
North River much less out Of sght of New Haven, our
n.ishbor oud have bad business to interfere. AT
any rate. we warn him that when write great
epic the Polkiad we shall neglect geography in man
ner Of which be bss probably formed no idea.
ppvsyvr OF BooKs-PARIs To NEW YoRK-His
Honor the Mayor transmitted letter from Alexander
| Vauemare the philanthropic French gentleman who
has been indefsesble 10 promoting an Interchange
of kindly Offices the nations and AS the Mayor
truly states whose services In the cause OF literature
have made him universally known and 50 Justly sp
/ ureeisied Monsieur Vattemsre !. the bearer OF a
large number Of valuable snd useful works, dona
lion from the City of Paris 10 the City OF New York
a." made In accordance 18th the system of exchany
founded by him" The Mayor suggests the appoint
nentuf Commttre 10 take charge Of the present sent
from Paris the accompanying letter being m these
To II, ion ie Mayor and Common Council Of he CRY Of
N,r iork:
GrNrIRuEN After an absence ofsix yesrs return to
your beautiful City. charged By tue City of Paris 10 ex'
press her sister city her high appreciation OF the val
liable works which the latter had presented 10 her and
OF the liberal spirit which dictated tina! act OF courtesy
ia the same spirit Paris again presents to hew.YOrk
through me- hrr hunored agent another series of curl
Gus and valuable works relating to the history Indus
trial statistics snd regulations OF Psrs-to Der civil hu
name aud charitable insrtions-her system OF sewers
drainage works and other matters OF interest and
practical importance. list Of which ia enclosed That
olty her her wealth her business her position
az ths metropolis Of Franre-glth her numerous Uuoo
Institute her learned her constant Devotion 10
the heaith the peace. the welLbeing Of her immense
population believes that she hss acquired Information
and experience thst may bo of Use t. you and
q others The resu.tso of this information ane expert
In all its various branches she desires 10 commu
nicats o. you she only wishes in return that New YORK
will do her the favor receive these her tokens OF
spect and be- stimulated still farther 10 favor her 10
turn with such works OF public value In the way OF reg
ula,ions ordinances systems of public Improvements
reports Departments &c as the great extent OF your
wisely orcered and wellre city may from time
TO time give rise The Cities OF Newfotz and Paris
are now connected by many tss not only Of sncent
friendship but OF constantly increasing social and bust
ness relations that most hsppy being, In the pre-
sont instance the hou0ret Instrument OF that mutual
exchange public acts OF courtesy and oenehicence by
which France hope. to be able to cement still more
strongly the kind and happy relationship which has ever
existed between her and the United states
have the honor 10 be. &c.
ALEXANDER VArTEMAHE.
Eor. York June ls, 1871
Count de Rabu1aL Pretsc Of he Seine frs Cieil M0gis
trats Of Pars't M0nsr Yanendre
srR. have received with your favor Of Feb. sth last
"A i.of.l vnnu ra
s.nted 10 the City of Paris In the OF the States
OF NewYork Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island,
These works in consideration of their intrinsic worth
and importance well As the lively recollection Of the
frserns feelings sitac he'd them require from Us
distinct and Official proof Of our esteem. have there
fore aud according your wishes decided that hey
should, with the other "orss formerly received Occupy
special AMI separate room in the Corporation Library
OF the City Of Paris.
IA you are on OF your departure for America,
let beg Of you express to the above states aud to
the City OF Nss York grateful acknowledgment Tor
the okens OF good will and brOtherly sentiments they
have - hberay manifested toward the City OF Paris
Receive Sir the assurance Of my highest consldera
ton. TIE Peer Of France, &c.
CouNr DE RAMBUTEAu.
Here follows List of Works presented TO New York
BY Alex V.ttemare In the name Of Count RAmbutesu.
and The City OF Paris among which are
History OF the Hotel d. Yk Of Psrs-street Gazetteer
of P.risA work on the Construction and Repairs OF
P.yements aud sidewalks of Pars-De-cripton OF the
Monument erected 20 Moere in l-I5-RspOrts relative
Markets Of Paris and other European tttes-ke
ports. and Account OF the NgHt de Pleo or puoc
psWnbrokug Office tor hs poor Of Psris-Proeeedings
OF the COu1cil Of the Department OF the Seine 1876
Memoirs Of tue Csns and Aqleduct which supplies
PARIS with Water-R-pOrt of the Administration Of the
Hospitals OF Paris l-45 aud 46-Ann.s OF Industry p
voumes-ststisieal survey Of ,he Department OF the
Seine.
lar Va,ternars adds Ia a note. that EndSr the
Tariff &c, these books detained by the Customs for
tsx.Ion some OF Mr. ' . valuable works few years
ago detained In this wsy oy the Customs snd sod
10 the close aucuon months thereafter Tor tribe 10
some fsyorils or other, but were got oscs
FEsrIvaL AT ABBoTI's YoUSG LADIES ISsTI-
rroS The young ladies Of this Institution issued
Invitations for social festival Thursday evening
next The party will be large one, and run no rick
In predicting happy one. There are two hundred
young ladies' 10 the school and If they canno, make
Of these bright evenings pass Oft joyously We should
| like 70 know yho can.
DEATHS IN THE CITI.-By the report OF the
City Inspector for last IL appears the whole
number Of deaths has been 30, OF which l07
IS women e boys and % girs "a Children under
year Of age being % per Of the whole the
tire number Of children under FIVE was LOG. within a
ana. fraction Of So per cent of the whole. We trust
/ readers viii remember that one great cause the
grsstes perhaps Of this extreme mortality Of in
/ isnts, q the Use Vi DlsalIery milk
IRISH RELIEF FuSD.-Up TO the Gath inst the
total amount received BY the lrsn Relief Committee in
this City wSs s565e including 81 $50 received since
the 18th Of Nay. At meeting Of the Committee Mn.
dert Van sehAick Esq resigned III Office Of Treasurer
whose duties have occupied him since January and ths
oney remaining 10 bis hands ransfsrr ed to Mr.
Barclay Chairman Of tue Committee On Clothing and
Provisions By which Committee will hereafter be con
I ducs5d the good work.
WOoL-GROwIs6 AND TIE FARMERS CLUB
This subject will Be under confederation to-day at Il
NJ 81 the American Institute In the Park.
e The Steamer Roger Williams viii, in future,
leave the foot Of Robnssast. tor Albany, every Tues
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