New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-07-06

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FArHER MAIHEw.-Yesterdoy Rev Mr. Ma
rHEw, accompanied by AID. BAws the Chairman Of
tbs Reception COMMITTEE and the Common Council
Visited the Institution for the Bind. Upon arriving,
the party we're received BY tie Manager who welcom-
cd Tie Apostle Of Temperance in very warm terms
70 which the Rv father replied IN hs usual siabe aud
gracious msns,f
He was then conducted BY the Manager through the
Institution, and highly pleased with the appearance
Of all be witnessed The blind inmates Of the Institute
varously occupied ia preparing paper making
mating baskets SC &c. The Childrens Department
was next visited from the walls Of which pendant
a garland with the ption-" WHOSE 70 FATHER
MATHEW"
After making various inquiries and being much
peased with wha, he saw and tenderng his gratitude
for the kindness and attention Of the Manage the Rev
gentleman party proceeded 70 visit the Institution for
the Deaf and Dumb. Here they were received By the
Principal Of the Establishment hearty address Of
welcome 70 which siher Mathew made a bret reply
snd proceeded 70 view wiki great pleasure the various
workshops Of carpentry, cabinet making book binding
&c in which the deaf and dumb inmates we're employ
cd who testified by gesture their delight at seeing toe
famed regenerstOr # Bis race. The Rev gentleman
had 70 shake hands with I'll those whose welcome
could not ind uitessnce speech and many hearty
grasp be received ln the Blind Institute be stood Al
door and shook hands with all the inmates as they
passed At their own desire. The piano was played
biIn and recited recOuntng the wrongs q
Ireland and complirnentng Father Mathew
The Rev. gentleman returned IN the evening alter
paying the Cro,on Works al Highondgea visit and ex
pressed himself much deli GIFTED the days excursion
e., fab will erpu1
some time with Bishop Hughes prior to his gisit to
Brooklyn which wall take place shortly.
FESTIVAL Al RANDALL's IsLASD.-The Floral
Festival 10 the children Randalls Island was one Of
the most agreeable features in the general celebration
OF the Fourth About coo children, in their shining
holiday dresses, were assembled in beautiful grove,
whose retired and shsiy avenues weTe well adapted 10
the occasion large collection Of visitors from the
City was attracted By the interest Of the Festival, and
entered into toe spirit Of the with cordial zesi
The exercises were introduced by short address from
James II Titus, Esq after which ode was sung by
the children and prayer offered by Rev. NJ Strong
The time honored Declaration Of Independence was
then read-his was followed by addresses and dla
loguos from the boys and number Of spirited pam
otto songs in the intervals In the Of the cee
bration animated and able addresses were made by
Simeon Draper, Esq and the venerable friend Of hu-
Inanity Isaac 7 Hopper An extempOrancous fair was
then held for the sale Of various fancy articles which
had been presented by several benevolent ladies' and
tempting show Of confectionery, cakes and other Ap'
propriste gifts distributed 70 the children Aler the
conclusion Of the exercises the company resolved II
SELF into q Committee Of the Whole for rambling m the
attractive gro,cs II the Island while the children were
left 10 indulge the Old Adam their innate taste for
burning gunpoNdcr
~. The Board OF Aldermen holds specis |
meeting this evening to transact It's unfinished busnes
among which may be clsssed particularly unhuish
ed the nominations OF His Honor the Mayor tor On |
cers OF the Croton Aqueduct Department sent in some
three weeks ago, and referred Committee for con
sidersiion Whist has become Of themi
rg- A Committee consisting Of Messrs. d. h. |
Ogden Charles H. Marshall and & w. Blunt has been
appointed by the Chamber OF Commerce to report
suitable expression OF tho entertained by the
merchants Of New-York of the official conduct OF Hon
Cornelius w Lawrence, as Collector Of this port.
THE SUNDAY LIQUOR TRATFIc.-Yesterday was
the day appointed for revokns liquor licenses in the
First Ward but the matter postponed till today,
owing to the absence of both Aldermen II requires
the Mayor and one Of the Aldermen of the Ward 10
revoke license. Msyor Woodruff we understand, Is
resolved 40 far as he is concerned revoke every H.
cense violated.
Gas LlGHrs-Ata time when vast improve
nens in the manufacture of gas aud great reductions
in prices are taking place elsewhere, why should the
Common Council be in such hurry to make new |
contract for all the lamps TO last 10 years after s52 at
: IS per lamp per annumi Has not the present con- |
tract another four years runi 1t might be proposed
as an addition or amendment to this go ahead scheme |
and on the principle TO elect our Presidents four
years ahead.
THE SOCIETY OF THE CINcINSArI.-The annual |
meeting Of the NewYork State Society OF the order OF
the Cincinnati held yesterday at the Office OF the
Mayor The President, Dr. Lamb, who succeeds the |
venerable Major Popham in that Office, in the chair
considerable number Of members in attendance
among them Gov Fisk. Generals Wool and Belknap |
we're elected honorary members in place Of Generals
Worth and kearney. deceased, and aiterward were |
received as regular members. Mr. Depau, of this City
maternal grandson OF Count de Grasse John Van |
Worst ofNewJersey maternal grandson Of Of Dr. John
Francis Vache surgeon IN the NewNoTk line and Ed |
ward Mscombcr OF Brooklyn the eldest of Captain
Ebenezer Macomber of the New York line elected
members
The following letter from President Taylor 10 Gov. |
Fish, who had transmitted to him the badge and diplo
ma of honorary membership, was read.
Baron RoUGr. La, Dec. IS, is4s.
Nv Dear Sir have received through Col Naa Alien |
the badge order Of the New York State Society OF the
Cincinnati together with diploma Of membership, which
YOU were charged with transmitting 10 me.
In receiving these badges OF membership OF society 80
time honored and renowned beg leave 10 express my
unrigned qualification al the honor which has been con
erred upon honor greatly enhanced In the fact Of
its being tran smed through the OF aciEen
so disin gulshed and well known yourself both IN the
councils Of the Empire State ard Of the nation
With sentiments OF ihe Eig hest respect ana regard,
am, dear SIR,
Your most obi seTvi,
Z TAYLOR. MAJ Gen [. 8 Army
Hon HANILroS FISH, New York City
The society voted TO direct the Standing Committee
20 extend welcome TO Gen Taylor in he should
visit this City.
The following list OF the officers for the ensuing
year;
Gen. ANTHONY LAMB President. Gen. HoNIo G |
STEPHENS Vice Presidents Dr.. Z. MAScELLlN, >rcre-
tsry; Gov HAN. FlsH Treasurer, W b. CEosSf, kse /
Assistant Treasure
Steadiag ComMffes Charles A Clinton. Daniel N |
rrve Aorshsm A LeegetI. Charles {. Lawrence, Inco
dosus D Fowler. Alex B. Thompson. Dr. John kearucy
Rodgers and Henry Hal Ward. Escs-
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