New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-07-17
HnoLs No. 3575.
CITY ITEMS.


deceased Mr.. Thomas C. Wei. vss appointed Sscre
tsry C.-a.i..t'ee eons.st.n. OF Ncssrs Srrsrdus
, C.lrS. biaSeA. = T.. Lawrence H. Ke,chsm and
Lsvertse vas appointed TO draw Up .4iiao, re.oiu.
tons A. and the meeting a. oarnci 70 Tuesday a. 70
clock % meet IN De Genera Term o. supreme Court
THs STATE ARssNAL.- ire bui Ding for the
state Arsenal which hss been for some tine erecting
ou SKY sfth s. and the Fiah.sv will probably he
completed IN sbou; three uouihs Tbs brick work i,
now snsh-d. .roa shutters hare been attached. snd
t54 doors are ulier way The srucg-ss or AZ I'M.
posing character OF TIE Gsthc order DO feet ,ons BY
/ 8 wide exclusive Of the towers These are esA, In
uum per- 10 feet h.sh--i0 feet higher than the main
5uliin. Tbs B. 20 be pstied brown In imitation Q.
stone The foundation. in the 6rst instance cost
So 600 but not proving suitable VAS rebuilt a. an al
itous. expense 81 So l0o Il - cstmsed that sSotO
more Will complete 10. an: the necessary sppropus-
tons W.! probably be made the session Of the
Legislature.
LOOK OFT FoK P0isoNs.-There are twenty-five
stands between the Park sgi Chatham .Qasre Tor the
sale Of pine aPPes oysters cherries stale oranges and
other articles which IN the present state OF the
phere. be considered sosouieiy poisonous There
others " all - Nassau 81 Canal 81 and IN many
other parts OF the Cry, which expose their tempting
fruits 20 the uuwary passerby Touch not taste not
handle not, your peril Many persons hshtually
iadulge in eating oysters ci'm Holsters cherries sour
pine sppes snd even cabbage and cucumbers Scarcely
Of Cholera has terminated fatally which was no,
the result OF gross ia diet criminal neglect
OF the early symptoms Let peoPls take Whist
tney put into their mouths whether solid or liquid In
these days with the thermometer n, 9Oe and pestlence
in the air, and We should and marked d.nlngtion in
the bills Of mortality.
4 Plc.NIC PARTY or CuL0nED Orphan CHlL.
DREN u IRE GROUNDS or uE LEANE AND WATTS
AsYLrv-Ahout o'clock r NJ on the nth inst we
drew acsr anc grove OF ;rces where the children
were assembled Behind a. stood the Asylum. noble
building protecting nearly e'0 psrentless children
"A we descended the beautiful slope We could d.,in
ruish some exercise among the dark tribe ighi
their neat l,fl, figures and dusSy couniensnces pre-
seuiiug novel scene a. they marched in complete or
Ter under the supervision Of their teachers On the
elt line after line an assemhlage OF little white heads
aud sunny faces were looking with intense interest on
ihe performances OF their SABLE guests who by
sy were en- lying holiday these delightful grounds
The kindly influences under which al were met as
yethcr seemed prom0fvc of that spirit which hreathes
peace on earth and good will toward men. Tho eNor
ci-es consisted OF an appropriate dialogue, in which
OF the children took part expressive OF their graf
tude for this Indulgence and several neat little speeches
prepared with much taste by their excellent Mair0n
together with their vocal music which truly touch
irg But We were particularly impressed with the
general intelligence and amishity OF the cOunenances
of these children and the good order maintained The
present number IN the Coiorcd Orphan Asylum r. we
told lob and with view OF Increasing their &C
commoda atoms, and making entire separation be
tween the Diseased snd healthy children. dor many u
the Institution cnfecbled hy previous ant
or neglect and bearing the marks of scrofulous
habit the Managers are about erecting separate
building tor Hospital 0i 80 by 80 feet This ludciOus
and humane provision so entirely meets with our own
approval that cannot but commend Il 10 the aten.
ZION If the benevolent who are ever ready TO aid 10 So
worthy undertaking earnestly hoping that the Man
ayers will be encouraged 10 forward ia this impor,
ant work with the same confidence OF support winch
has hitherto characterized their efforts, not douOns
that means will be afforded as they proceed consid
| cradle - already subscribed. but more VIII De
| needed before the building Is completed We were
also much zrstlhed learn that while disease 10 sorey
visiting community, the co!ored orphans are gen
| orally enjoying good health c.VH
ArrEaPT TO COMMIT SUIcIDL.-Mr. William
Moore 76 years OF age residing at II Washinston't
on Saturday evening attempted to commit suicide by
cutting his throat with razor, almost scyedng the
wind pipe Two physicians were Immediately called
and ewe1 up the wound but Ia feared will prove
fatal number OF years ago Mr.. Moore loaned large
sum OF money to the Catholic Society tor the purpose
of completing their Church in Chambers (which
Sometime since be applied for it and refused lie
Instituted suit for recovery, bu, yet has effected
nothing This circun supposed 10 have preyed
upon his mind and caused him 10 make the rash at
tempt upon his LIE
FlGIs-About o'clock yesterday morning
ire broke out in the building Of Fulton and Pearl
ats occupied by Mr Lockwood, Jeweler and others
Considerable damage by FIRE and water was done. The
loss Is mostly covered by insurance About o'clock
yesterday morning heap OF straw and shsvings took
ire ia the carriage shop OF John s"enarton, Us Green
wich q The Police succeeded In putting out before
10 communicated % the building
FLEA FIRE occurred about Il o'clock yester
day morning In the premises "a Hester ST. Coon ex-
tnsui.hed with tr6ng damage.
suN STRucK A man BY the name Of Grimes,
residing At 81 Houston struck Saturday
afternoon while at work upon thu roof Of house
ner Of Orchard and Hester STE and died Immediately
A man was found on Saturday In the passage way
Of the Church Of the Messiah in Broadway. who had
been sun struck He was taken TO the City Hospital.
AccIpES1.-James Collins, residing at lH Or
anges fell from the ~ story window Of the house into
the street His head was badly cut. DR.. Jackson was
called In and dressed his wound.
ASSAULT WITH KslyE-One Peter Baylau
vas arrested yesterday and committed 10 answer
charge Of assulung Officer Bowling Of the Sixth Ward
with Knife.
INTANr DEsERTED.-An infant few days Old
vas LETT about 0, o'clock Saturday evening In the
area Of house l62 Essexst BY female dressed In black
I, was taken 20 the Aims House.
DEAD IsFASr POUsD.-rhe body Of an infant
was found enclosed in coffin, floating the water at
the foot Of Ninth 81 Z. K. yesterday morning
I,QUEsrs.-An inquest was held Yesterday At
the house % Ninth avenue upon the body of Lewis
Enfs q native Of Germany. aged 81 years Who Was &C
cldentay killed Saturday evening about o'clock
while bathing in the bath foot Of Des5rossesst 10 sp
pears that the Decreased amusing himself by diving
from the top of the bath into the water ms Opera
ton be repeated sevaral times the last TINE however
as head struck the plank door Of the bath and he
killed lie leaves vile and children " mourn
lose Verdict In accordance with ,ce aooye facts
- The Coroner held an Inquest yesterday AZ the New
York Hospital upon the body Of stephen chgbert ma
i've Of Germany, aged - years, whose death was
caused By bullet shot from pistol fred BY boy
named William Harding the 4h Of July Last II sp
pears the decsased ~ the time standing upon
hs cart on the wharf foot Of Cnam5erssi and the BOY
vas enza xed firing mark placed me wharf when
the bullet accidentally struck the deceased the nigh;