New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-09-12
CITY ITEMS.

IN tn. CITY The soul of il vii be MoEiTz SrhAAos0h
with whose glorious playing our readers are iAnila'
zhf % be but the assistance Of an orchestra anu
chorus Of hundred performers. selected from inc
nnesf in tIis country. with tne cooperation ''
Traft and Bsneleif viii give the occasion an 'l'i'
that # mistake not vii make u an ePoen IN o"i
records OF musical art We are glad 10 see VI. suA
kosch undertaking the work in such spirit Tor we
have the slightest doubt Of iis success Ihiess We
much undertake the OF our enzens Tor tue snd
genuine music. the Tabernacle VIII scarcely De Af &c
enough.
THE Nav Hall BELL.-The new ire alarm
bel the City Hall Is a subject Of great complaint
among our bremen and IL certainly : one OF the most
Penny wise and pound foolish enacimenis Oh tAe pre-
sent generally Efficient Common Council Not only Tor
the safety Of II City but IN justice to the gallant Eel
lows who compose the Fire Department i should Dc
removed Immediately to give place 70 one IF magnitude
aud dignity Of sound worthy the name OF the cry
t0csn The aoortive piece Of metal now assuming the
responsibility Of creating q universal alarm Is nearly
500 pounds smaller than its predecessor is shocking
sore in it, throat too much so be heard except In
tic neishborhood ofts location. II the just comp aini
of respectable class Of our fellow citizens be heard
EcLIPsE-We are to be favored with total
since that Of February ISL The weather Al this
present writing Is perfectly clear and bids fair to con
t.nae go Those therefore who wish 20 view the
heavenly performance viii probably have an excel
lent opportunity. We md in the WisiiHs0a Uaio7,oi
yesterday the following exact programme Of the event
communicated by B. Hsllowel
~ about hall past ten the moon viii begin - lose a
part ofts brancy Is eastern edge By coming INTO
tho penumbra where portion % tue sun la5s are IN
to~ceuted hv the earth IL viii then become less and less
bright most the eastern portion III twenty threc
minute. past eleven when the eastern edge OF the
moon will come M contact with the true shadow OF th
earihat obi. time the eclpseis said q begin ~ tween
ty-onc minutes past twelve the moon VIII De entrcly
Immersed In the shadow Of earth but although u D.
then said % be- totally ecpsed IL still De seen 90 AIRED
copper color ia consequence Of the suns hght oeHs
concentrated t through The reiracuns influence OF
the earths atmosphere. - eleven minutes past
one the moon will be most deeply immersed IN the
carths shsdow after which the eastern edge, which
had previously been the darkest will be the brightest
aud 60 continue At clock the eastern edge OF the
moon vii emerge from the true shadow OF the earth
about three the other edge also aud about four 4 VIII
| leave the pcnumbu and be az bright a. before the
eclipse commenced
4 NEW EyIERrMNNENT.-Our City possesses
just now an unusual supply of shows and entertaining
performances In addition TO the panonmas diorarnas
museums g. SC we are this week to have the arst OF
.ere. Of interesting chemical and philosophical sorce'
| Messrs Ma-ten & Levssseur These performance
are represented to US rs possessing unusually novel
and entertaining character. Nine Lcvasseur who is
also an accomplished artist noted Tor her ant, mes
merle experiments which are said 20 have attracted
much attention in Europe new place Of exhibition,
called the A,tens.um next door to the Broadway Thea
ter has been fitted up in very handsome style and will
be opened this week with the performances Of Messrs.
/ Nisrteni A. fevasseur
Tue DssrEr.-To-night Fecion Dayids sub
lime ode symphony of the Desert Is 10 be produced
NJ Castle Garden for the first time this season As
piece Of descriptive music this work OF the most
strkmgiy effective which has ever been produced
The awful silence and loneliness OF the sandy waste
the tramp of caravans--ihe repose of night and the
morning call OF the Niue zn from his tower all these
are reproduced IN sound II was composed on the
Desert, aud ernbodies the spirit OF its vastness The
work will be produced in the best style. and viii be a
rich treat to all who appreciate music
TIE MORAyIASs-Ths Is the last week Of the
Moravians in thu, City Their career has been exceed
uey successful The fresh character OF their songs,
many of which are the simple mountain melodies OF
Tyro and styrs has pleased all who have heard them
Herr st0pel who has restored the voiced Dryads
should be heard by all who would know what delicious
music can be drawn from a string of wooden blocks.
NIBLo's.-Last night L Eiis,r d. iAa0re, was re.
pested to a very crowded house. Beneventsno singing
1t for the last time sanqudco usual in his capital
character of Dulcamara delighted the audience, did
Nine Lab0rde in her brilliant and graceful execution
Of the finale The orchestra did part ia excellent
manner. and gave the delicious accom- ailments Of
Donizetti, with all their real melody and feeling
Mr. HATToN's COSCERT.-Mr. J. L. Hatton, OF
whose performance have already spoken gives his
fret concert tonight at the Apollo Rooms As humor
Gus singer he viii no doubt be very successful His
songs, or rather musical stories new and he gives
them with very amusing effect
AMERICAN INsTHUTE.-lt IS suggested by an
intelligent, member, that Croton Water Reservoir
should be covered with roofs for the following reasons
LIST To exclude dirt 2nd. To prevent or lesson
evaporation 3rd To keep the water cooler. Another
ntellsen member says that the Reservoir at Albany
on Capital Hill is covered and has been for more than
thirty years.
CELEBRATION or THE q. 4. M.-The members
OF the order Of United American Mechanic. in this city
have chartered the steamboat Jaes Madison TO convey
them TO saugerties in order to take part in the demon
strston Of the Order at that place tomorrow. The
boat will leave the loot OF Chambers st. at p. ~
One Of our reporters will be present and will give An
account OF the celebration
ry RASDALs ELEVATED RAILWAY. intended
for Broadway viii be exhibited in model at the com.
ins Fair It shows great ingenuity and foresight, in
meeting difficulties The public, however are divided
in their opinion a. 70 H. entire possibility
DisSEE TO SECRETARY WALKER.-We learn
that Mr. Secretary Walker who ). now sojournins at
Rockaway has been invited public dinner by two
hundred Of the principal New.iork merchants Of both
political parties
- The Tribune.
CLEANLINESS PUBLIC BATHS
Mn. Editor: Your very sensible editorial OF
the 5th inst headed Iell0r Feru-Heahh Of ae Cify
ought 10 be reprinted in large type aud to every
house in the city without being resident though
interested IN many who are. / thank you for H.
Touching personal cleanliness, which you strong.
! ly recommend reminded Of the necessity for
PaJio Bans which should be- built in various parts Of
the City and open b al al the charge of one two or
three cents which would be useful a regulation as
well a. 10 raise "A fund 10 keen Them In order The