New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1847-04-07
CITY ITEMS.

Physiology TO audiences of her sex That II is of
the highest importance that these subjects should be
much better understood by Ladies than they now are
will be admitted by all and since they have means
of access Medical Schools it is plain that they must
look for instruction chiefly to teachers Of their own sex
Mrs Wright comes here with the highest testimonials
her intellectual capacity her qualifications to impar
acknowledge of the subjects which she lectures and
the possession of all those refined amable qualities
which enter into hghes, conceptions Of the charac
ter of Woman Her Lectures In other cities have given
entire satisfaction to classes OF the highest standing il
would be easy to prove by various commendatory
uons the certificates of respectable physicians and the
testimony of the press 10 Baltimore recently her class
es were very numerous and composed chiefly of ladies
of the highest rank who testified their appreciation of
her services by presenting her with elegant and costly
silver cup. Her references here of the highest
thorty, and such can hardly fail to command the
confidence of the public. The first Lecture, it will be
seen is to be free This will afford all opportunity to
and hear for themselves before they conclude to
! tend the full course.
CyTHE SCHOOL OF THE MECHANICS Institute
holds its Annual Exhibition at the Tabernacle this
ing The pupils of the upper class by peculiar process
of calculation carried into effect in the School will
write with the greatest facility any decimal to the
number OF columns of figures in one instead of adding
each column separately-and will multiply by any num-
Der figures in line In extracting cube and square
roots the time occupd is not onetenth that required
by the usual methods-The School Is composed of $50
pupils and the Institute 10 which it is attached siUes
premium for extra sxertion, collegiate education to
such pupils may prove worthy.
TRIBUTE or EsrEEM.-We have seen su-
perb Gold Watch Qever) presented to JOHN BARRr,
late Foreman Of Excelsior Engine Company, No. ., by
the Members Of that Company on the occasion of his
resgnDs the oremanshp take his place OF the
Assistant Engineers in the Fire Department II is
of the finest Watches have seenheavy double
full jeweled and richly ornamented. Mr.. Barry had
been Foreman OF the Company since its organization and
those who know him need not be told that this signal
mark of esteem has been most richly deserved
FANIsE.-The Journal Of Commerce states that
the quantity of -four in this City Is reduced to less than
will supply the home consumption for week. If the
river should continue closed for that time shall have
some personal experience of famine.
II fine horse belonging to a carman named
Charles Mccarthy lost while attached to cart by
backing into the river of the pier the foot Of ames
slip, on Monday at noon.
LIZ FEAsco. IcAIs.-This paper entered
yesterday upon its second year and appears with
head. The Editor that the success of his
ourna is complete and that lts subscription 4.
Increasing in all parts of the United States in the An
! TILES and in South America.
! ~ We are happy to announce that WILLIAM
PAGE Esq has returned to this city take up his resi-
dence Ii is not inyidlous to say that Mr. Page is the
fret living American painter, and trust his abode IN
NewYork may be as profitable to himself as Il will be
! fruitful to tho highest interests of Art
SPLENDID ROSEWOOD Piano FoRrEs.-Among
the costly an elegant furniture at tho wsrerooms OF
Messrs Duncan, Phyfe & Son loi Fultonst we notice
four splendid rosewood Piano Fortes which for sweet
ness sotaess and richness of tone surpass anything of
the kind we have seen for long time We in
formed that these instruments will be sold at auction to
the hshest bidder at the general sale tomorrow They
are well worthy the attention of amateurs and Of the
musical profession generally.
OFERAThe second season commences tonight
instead of Monday night was before announced. We
are to have Donizettis Lu1Gd Borsic with the whole
strength of the company.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Alderman Hart In the
Chair.
| Two or three bills, among them one from the late
Sheriff Jones for EDS 49, were received and referred.
assembly rcts-The Committee TO which the sub.
ect on reconsideration was referred back did not re.
port.
AID. Livingston offered the following resolution:
Resolred That the Clerk OF the Board in answer 10
the communication of the Secretary of State in relation
TO dividing the City into Election Districts is hereby di
ed transmit TO the Secretary Of State cered copy
Of the proceedings Of this Board the subject of dvd
ing this City into Assembly Districts.
Aid. l.. commended that the resolution which has al
ready passed this Board the valid and binding one and
that the reconsideration is and be, of no effect
Aid. L. supported BY Aid Benson and one or two
other members and opposed by the Recorder AID Rob
erts Purser, and one two others, and motion was
made TO lay the resolution upon the table which was
lost to motion TO adopt also los, by similar
vote.
The Committee reported in favor Of correcting tax of
several persons named Adopted
Adjourned to Tuesday week.
~ A FIRE occurred last evening about halfpast
eleven in No. 81 Hoes Building, GOldst occupied by
Mr. stuyvenneI, zassblower. Damage trifng
DARING RoBBERY-The house of Mr. Potter No.
20 Bowery was entered BY daring thief between
II and clock Monday night and robbed of $3.50 in
money. The entrance effected through the base.
ment window aud the money taken from pair of pan.
falcons which were hanging beside the bed in which
Mr. 7. was sleeping at the time The thief made of
without being discovered.
DEATH BY DRoPsY.-The Coroner held an inquest
yesterday at the Bellevue Aims House upon the body of
Joseph Morrison, aged - years native of Ireland who
came to his death BY dropsy The deceased was pas.
senger in the ship Patrick Henry which arrived al this
port yesterday from Liverpool He had been unwel on
the passage and died in short time after leaving the
vessel Verdict in accordance with the above.
VIOLENT Assault AND BAITERY.-A cartman by
the name Of Patrick Clark arrested yesterday and
committed in default Of $500 bail answer for having
Knocked down and very severely injured George Ling
wood. waiter OF the pscketship American Eaele by
striking him with one Of the cart stakes
BROOKLYN AFFAIRS
ST JoHS's CHURcH.-The present rector of this
Church Rev Or. T. NJ Johnson Is about to retire from
his Office, which he has discharged ever since tho cree
ton OF the Church without any pecuniary reward
lssTALLArIoS.-We learn that Rev Malcolm
hcLaren installed pastor of the Central Reformed