New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-10-23
CITY ITEMS.

-. g.. Ward Busns Vista Club" this evening
= -, 49, Hammond Speeches expected
from, David Graham. ". r. Beeoce, Jno. '" Lsison
-, o,bsr. Dinrie. Brass Sand vii De there. and We
hope thousand sc,ive Wings
PLEAsuRx RlDING.-saturday night DO the
is., Of he storm an omnibus pulling up suddenly 10
Roadway threw couple Of adventurous ioo'ooara
vov.,er. into the mud while wsy-fsrer lu'i saved
~. lf by dodeing back under bis umbrella The snip
c.es Juveniles picked themselves up snd padded
,sbore when We saw that they were barefooted and
hs, their garments were so far behind the fashion as
20 BE- quite dlspidsied supposng that 'Ae NUS
vre-.hes had been sent Of Az errand by some nsra'
srd srnp'oyer our symysthics began 70 be enlisted
and W. were about commencing search in our poeS
s,s for .ixpencc when the smallest and rsssedc' OF
the rchins sad 10 the other " Wsnt that loy roe
Bul, Now look out tor wsvcrley TO ride home on
si, seems tha, our sensiblity was thrown away
.rs ,h,.o Young gentlemen had been merely tax ns
little ride for pleasure
Wei who knows that these barefooted ragged little
hoy. may not have enjoyed their peasurerde as Keen
~ A. the wife OF the millionaire who that moment
dashed by in her luxurious, couchke csrrisge to al
tend party where the struggle OF weeks ieVerish
existence was 70 close in bitter disappointment AZ see
I'M, her neirhbor with grester number Ct diamonds
than herself or At discovering that certain young snd
hand.orne cavalier was not there How can we tel
after ALL If halt our sympsthes are not squsndefed
u,,, those who do not need them and who would
lsush AZ Us for our pains That mysterious neSoinS
NJ the human character which enables us % derive
Measure from the most inadequate sources constantly
aeceives the shsrpest scrutiny while the mask Oh
-sietv or self content, by 80 many whose hearts
are swelling with bitterness or breaking with despair
As frequently mslesis in our Judgment ana nFef's
20 cur senses the whole picture OF lie Perhaps oi 'nc
thousands who came and went in Broadway during tna
stormy night our poor little bsreioo,ed pleasure riders
hopping and wading from step 70 step OF the yns ana
mud scattering omnibuses By no means the least
,ontented It's something worth thinking oi-snd ABOVE
all il hs. furnished the material for 50 sosh sort OF
paragraph
PROFESSOR B. JAECER.-We perceive mat TINS
distinguished sardn will read paper before the Ne"
York Historical Society at the meeting for the present
week From the lcng experience and high reputation
OF this gentleman sure that any eiort ne aNes
before so learned society will be profoundly interest
ns Professor Jaeger has lived life OF study ana mas
devoted himself wholly and with ardor to the cause OIL
science long career Of usefulness during which ne
traversed many Of the most interesting portions ol
Europe and the East in prosecuting MS seien"e re-
searches conferred upon him European fame unsur'
ns.sed BY his compeers and this reputation, which he
some years ago brought TO America has been conhfn'
ed aud extended during his residence among US II 10
in the departments OF Natural History, Botany and
Technology that Professor Jaeger most excels while
his knowledge OF languages is 80 thorough and eNten
ve that he has for years held the post OF Pro-
lessor Of Languages in one Of our most popular uni
versi,ies.
We have heard, with sincere pleasure, that the
friends of Professor Jaeger about suggesting to the
Board of Directors Of the Free Academy soon to 90
into operation here to add to It's facilities department
of Natural History and Technology with which that OF
Languages might be uned and to confer upon him the
Professionally. For part we think the sugges
ton eminently worthy of consideration; and we re-
respectfully urge il upon the favorable attention OF the
proper authorities OF the Institution which Is about
to crown with completeness our noble system OF Pub
| lie Education.
Musical MArTERs.-The Germania Association
give on Tuesday night Of the choicest selections OF
music ever heard in this City. In the programme we
notice the overture to William Tell finale from Bell
sario overture to Midsummer Nights Dream duet
from Jessonda and the usual variety Of lighter pieces
But the great attraction of the evening will be Grand
Symphony by Beeaove@ which sure will be per
formed in a never equaled in America save by
the full strength of the Philharmonic Band. Here
programme OF truly extraordinary attractions and we
shall be greatly disappointed if the house is not an
overlooking one. This Society gives but two more
concerts in New. York and next week goes Havana
NJ. and Mime. Lesti pair of new yocasis who bring
tine reputation from Berlin, give their opening con
cert on Tuesday evening at the Apollo assisted by the
distinguished yiolinists Burke and Hoffman.
On Friday evening at the Tabernacle, young Ikelhe
mer makes his first appearance before the American
public with his enchanted violin We predict that he
will make profound sensation He will be assisted by
Mile Valesca Kietz cantairice h0n0rajre of the Acade
my of Berlin who will make her fret appearance on
that evening Mics Julia l.. Northsll glad TO
hear has also been engaged and will sing OF her
charming songs
Campbels Mnsrels are about entering UPON their
fourth score Of successful performances at the Society
Library-the last always appearing to be the most
crowded.
| MAURICE STRAKOsCH. This distinguished p an
i.t has returned to this City from Philadelphia pre-
pare for the second grand Musical Festival which will
be given on Monday next His three concerts in the
Musical Fund Hall, in Philadelphia, were attended with
the most brilliant He appears 10 have become
A thorough favore in that city whose good taste in
musical matters thus receives An additional conhrms
| ton.
! ARTISTIC ARRIyAIs.-AmOng the late arrivals
in this City are Mr. MAURICE PowER, son OF Tyrone
PowerJ who will appear in Irish characters at the
Park and Mr. john WILSON, the celebrated English
and scotch ballad singer who received with such
applause in this country several years ago.
CASE of THE SLAVE GlRLs.-A public meeting
will be held IN the Tabernacle this evening at n. ioi
the purpose Of presenting the Of two CAris,iar
9ir held in slavery In Alexandria Va. and about b b.
sent 10 the southern The father Of these tw,
girls whose name 10 Paul Edmondson, was IN the City
week or two ago 10 endeavor TO raise funds for the
release He i old man, having family Of fourteen
children. Five OF the daughters have pursnased the
freedom, and the two in question With four brothers
were on board the schooner Pearl when she reaen
One of these brothers has since become free three
sold and taken south and the young girls by the opel
confession ef those who hold them, destined for
fate even worss than slavery itself The price demand
ed for them IS these dealers in human hesn Is - p
and negotiations have been going for some time vii
view TO prevent their being taken away before IN
sum could Do raised. On the l2th INST il was mail
nd n