New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-12-28
CITY ITEMS.

CrRloslrIEs or NEW York BAY AND HARpoR
We have examined curious and beautiful
work by Mr. c. F DuRANr, few copies OF which
are issued by G. P Putnam, consisting OF rich
collection of Marine Plants Algae and Coranes
made by Mr.. Durant on personal explorations
the waters in this vicinity The specimens ara
accompanied with letter press descriptions, CIV
ing complete account of their localities and
habits and furniahng all requisite Information tor
the use of students 1t would form an invaluable
addition TO the cabinets of the curious, or an ex
ouisite ornament for the drawing ROOM
TAxEs.-lnasmuch as the Receiver OF Taxes
has not notified all taxpayers that their taxes
have been due since the LIST mat and as many
widows of this City are not aware OF the altera'
ton of the Tax Law Of last year, it may be ap'
propriate to remind such persons OF the necessity
OF immediate attention to the matter.
ACCIDENT ON TIE NEW HAVEN RAILROAD
The evening trains from this City on the New
Haven Railroad on Christmas night, were de-
tanned at Stra,ford Bridge u consequence OF tho
bridgeport train from New Haven getting off the
track at the Junction The accident was caused
by the displacement of switch. No person
was injured, and but slight damage was done to
tie cars
~ A serious accdenthappenedo on Thursday a.
ternoon to Stephen Smith, Esq Of the firm OF
Smith & Dimon Mr.. Smith was walking On
the upper portion Of the steamship soon to be
launched from bis yard, orihe Pacific Mail Steam
ship Company when plapk canted and he was
precipitated to the ground; a distance Of twenty
eight eet Fortunately hs struck the edge OF
thick blank forming part'of the staging, which
served to break the force of the fall Otherwise
he would have been killed instantly
REV ions GRloG's LECTURE on THE APocA-
rYpsr. AT CONSTITUTIONS HALL Notwithstand-
ing the storm OF last Sunday evening there was
a good attendance at the first Lecture of the
series Those Tho had brayed the elements were
amply compensated by the deeply interesting IN
formation laid before them. Mr.. G is of the opln-
ion that St Johns Revelation is u series OF pro
pbeces reaching from the writer time to the end
OF he word The Rev Lecturer VIII explain what has
been already fu filled and what supposed TO bs 10
process Of fddment and endeayor to contemplate what
MAJ be the hure history OF the world In ughtboHowed
rom has sublime Revelation. Mr. Ghgg has devoted hlS
epecla attention to this subject and Is able 70 lnYest his
subject with profound Interest Morning service Is also
he'd at Ibis place the usual hour Mr Gdgg dlscouF"
rg general topics
ky We have seen very beautiful testimonial
to be presented to Capt Hoyey, ofthe Deyonshre
in recognition Of his gallant and important ser
vices in saving the lives Of the passengers by the
Helena sloman. It is of the style of beautiful
Engraved Diploma, executed entirely with pen,
By Asher Taylor, Esq. First Marshal in the May
or office
THE ACCIDENT 70 MADANoE5gLLE LEHaAS--.
There has been much interest to know the nature
Of the injuries to Mile. Gilman who vas severely
burned at Nibos, on Tuesday night. She is IN
very critical condition, though some hopes are
still entertained that she will eventually recover
Her sutferings have been very severe.
~ The ninth discourse on First Things"
now in course Of delivery by Rev. DR. Spring, viii
be preached to morrow morning in the Brick
Church BeekInan st Subject The First Deei-
ver'
GRAND LApoxsY-A yoapg oaan named , James Is
Johnson was arrested f5ea5 lgo r9,, ' ,be ~
O'Clock charged with taking slIls0 ifoHi tne Ez-
cbanas 0gce of Houghion q Go. 81 w aiist.
LIZ the nsrson in charge Of the place vas en-.
~nn9 tIe rpScuriDg change for 81 bill, which he
@ Of s above :soa os. 7' a 30 but but
I4nep -,r,FsJed by the Police, who succeeded in
s vi him before he proceeded far He was
licked up % await examination
CAsunrlEs.--on Taqrsday evening between
Mr. Henry Manning, who resides near the
"Woodlawn," was thrown from his horse which
was frightened by an omnibus. He fell before
the wheels OF the omnibus, which passed over
him. iujurng him severely.
In the morning Michael j. Hickey, servant oil
Mr. ]. B. Post in WaverFy Place fell over the
bannisters Of the first story stairs. He astaken
to the hospital
re was walking through Anoa.st and received
severe wound IN the head. Medical assistance
was procured at the station hoase and he was sub
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