New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-07-24
CITY ITEMS.

of The editor Of he C1a7Ter De- ktds thi' VIZ 10y
furnished us with .lip-rom which ~ ,raus,ie-eon'
tanning the notice which spears IN bis eo'-nn' '-s
morning.
Tn family 0-s, given on Thuri5ay evening 10 the
large hs Of the MessrS DelmOuico vss most brilliant
one The list Of subscribers exceeded eighty, taken
from s-or- the most respectable French members Of
tha commercial profession n NeV-York. This was
large number considering the season which has re-
moved - many OF French felloFciuzens into the
country and considering also the sieness o. the mo.
nert O, gtich the ies Of the festival il ~, con
.ssred % least announced and put into execution TIE
dinner vas served BY the Messrs Delnouco with that
culinary taste which has formed their reputation.
select orchestra Of some twelve musicians executed,
during the repast French national airs aud tie most
popular nlorresux Of French and Italian music
When the dessert pa; upon the table. the Prssi-
dent 81 HENRI BAHAD on whose right 81, Capt HE-
szzr and N LION LEcoNTE. the Agsn; Of toe Comps
py while the C0mmandant Of the Navy Yard sni TIE
other officers Of The Uai1a occupied places or bis efi
pronounced an eioguen; address, which was followed
By these tossts
TEe Eiry-The development Of the great commercial
and Industrial resources Of France vii be the least
glory his pacific reign May that reign yet count ms
III Presideai Of tie Uqited Sials-we honor in bis
person the fret Ma Of the great Republic Of mod
rrn times Republic which Is model Of order and
liberty.
liz Frsrd Array-Its lofty deeds Is discipline. is
gorv are proclaimed by history snd By the entire world
Placed under egs Of Liberty 10 protects her IN Europe
a. once It protected her upon the sou on WHICH We
stand. ~
ne Freueh Mari4s-Whether unfolding the bsnner Of
combs, or the pacific das Of commerce II always KNOWS
how molly fala is duties. Everywhere bears with
II civilization and frstters rs fruits.
IL 4yuv Of he yrhsd S,aiss-The courage and dsci
pue ~ its soldiers snd citizen troops are aiiesed ~
ms .ulfceut deeds Of arms. ancient snd recent "hcn
are the admiration Of all noble nesris. Honor 70 It's
brave men
IL Ylry Of he Upied Siae'Notles, vslsn, than the
trry SroEs how % win distinction On 81 OCCASIONS
III or, or Nr- York and hs Alth0res-Ihe generous
reception hich ihey given 70 the establishment OF
the Transatlantic Company and the delicate sttrnuons
vnich they have heaped upon the officers Of me steamer
Ti0r have touched III the lively manner the French
resdents OF the city Not lesswas 20 be- expected from
the men oi generous heart no preside over the desnes
o this fOunshing metropolis
The Freuci Transuaunc SeGm COHPGny-The French
residents OF EewYork are proud 20 the trcolored
a,g The fret 10 open steam communication between
france and the United states Success full success 10
this glorious enterprise
The Captain and Offers Of he Sfsamr UqioH--We are
hsppy to be- in this public festival the echo OF the sd-
mrsion and sympathie5 which they have drawn form
from every side
TIe O-iqu S,elu Nrrisatioa Company Of Her York
We greet 10 H. with pleasure, generous rival and twin
sister. say Of the French Transatlantic Company
These different toasts received with vehement
applause TIE cheers were repeated nine ttnes alter
the toast In honor of the Captain and officers OF the
Union. Capt Hebert replied TO that sentiment In ie"
expressive words concluding with heah,o The trech
Rssiaeus Of Nfro. York The surgeon Of the steamer
Dr. Poson also expressed his gratitude and that OF bis
colleagues and drank the souvenirs of the reception
given them in Eew-York NJ Leon Leconte replied
When the Company Of which he Is the representative
was toasted The toast to the French Army was elo'
oueutly commented upon by NJ Hyscinih Peugnet and
Capt McKeever replied to that in honor OF the American
Navy Seeing Ia the steamer in whose arrival new
bood betseep Franco aud America was celebrated he
ieicitousy expressed bis thought in toast OF these
words Francc he Union and me URited States" Mr..
Wymbs replied the toast TO the City OF Newfork by
another TO the City of Paris NJ Csyus united in the
same tribute the memory Of Solomon de Cos and Full.
ton. those Two men of genius, French, the other
American whom belongs the honor OF the first appl
cation of steam NJ Maperss expressed wishes for the
hsppy return Of the Union which received with
unanimous braves. The Louisianians, Frenchmen in
origin and in heart many Of whom presen, at the
banquet were not forgotten any more than were the
French and American ladies.
The company separated under this last invocation
which CALAMITY crowned s.e so full Of cordial good
feeling.
THE CONDITION or TIE CITY PRisoN.-Dr John
D. Russ has addressed a-r the Mayor this subject
which merits the most serious attention. lspubhed
in the Commercial Adrfse Of last evening aud shows
that there defects 10 the present management OF the
Prison rendered necessary In measure b. ia suuc'
ture which make It almost doubtful whether iis dsad'
vantages 10 the community not much greater than
any possible good which can be produced by the re-
srsnt II may exercise upon the deprsved and criminal
The greatest evil perhaps the confinement of several
prisoners in the same cell This Is nexcu.able-expe.
rence and the agreement Of all who write upon prison
discipline ought 10 be sufcien, altogether 10 prevent 90
ujudcious II not culpsbla procedure Moreover they
are permitted TO associate with each other on the corf
dors which is hardly less Injurious public prison IN
Christian community should be something else than
great school Of vice.
The prisoners Dr. Russ says are generally brought In
10 the most filthy condition. lie suggests that provision
should be made 10 have them baihed and at least de-
Gently dressed during their period OF detention There
are now cold baths but as the writer AYERS 10 many
the warm bath ia not oRy better but absolutely
| necessary. lie would also have some Kind OF laoor
provided
10 order to make IL possible adop, the principle OF
separate confinement part Of the female department.
be remodeled and the room occupied by the skin
Ward Police devoted to the use Of the prison. As pc
cuniary consdersuOrs may rtldef uls Vu' VI '' l''
ton for the present be proposes TO restrict the Police 10
the north wing Of the front and the lower part OF 'he
lock up. This will add to the male prison ten cells IN
the upper story Of the lookup and three spacious rooms
in the lower part the wing Of the south iront when
eau be used either Tor males females as necessity
shall determine By transferring the bath rooms u the
kitchen and using the cells now employed tor lumber
rooms. the prisou will have l56 cells for men-'al'"
iJ or so more thsn the usual number q prisoners
To obtain cells enough Ia the femsle department. Df'
Russ proposes to use four now occupied IS LUMBER
rooms while by extending the halls in the upper rooms
back 70 poI.ico and dividing the upper OF me Two
halls into cells End opening another haA 80 a. to give
three ranges OF cells tie whole length ofihe south wing
OF the front be would provide twenty or thirty more
comfortable cells. Tho rooms now occupied % TIE
Police which are not sbioutey necessary Tor their &C
commo3aiion IN the souherly iron, Of toe building
could aso be divided 10 make IL eight or Ten cells
more.
Room could also be obtained 10 an extent sucieni Tor
preseu; necessities by openlnga communication between
the south and north wings Of tie front the latter Of
which atpresen unoceupej and useless by means q