New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-04-16
AMMAN were then Nominated

:. j. m WATSON WATSON j c. Chee.emsu
]. X: Rodgers =: Aaron = r' Wright
Bent Ogden, - FRANCIS
B Drake, b X Robson
E l. Biddle, - Jos NJ Smin
NJ Stephenson van heecA'
Dr.. Valentine Mott.
The question being upon the adoption OF these
names, they were unanimously endorsed reso-
luton was passed empowering the Delegation TO
fill any vacancies in their number which might oc'
cur The Society then adjourned. This is the old
est Medical Association in the State, and numbers
nearly 800 members.
FIRE DEPARrMEYT-ELECTIoN or ASSISTANT
ENGISEERs-In accordance with the recommend
alton of the Fire Department Committee the Board
of Aldermen last evening appointed the following
named persons as Assistant Engineers, they hav-
ing received the highest number of votes cast at
the election held from the 9Th to the 2st of March
Michael Eichell John T. Lacour, Robt Mciinnis
Tbos. Monroe Clark Vanderbilt, Jas. J.. Miller.
John a. Cregier, George w Naran, Stephen 1.
Hoyt. aud Samuel s. Philips-l0. OF these there
are few or none from the upper Districts. There
were several candidates, but none received a suf-
fcient number of votes TO secure their election.
ERIE KAILRoAD.-The Board Of Aldermen last
evening adopted Report Of the Finance Commit
tee in favor of renewing the lease OF the pier foot
of Duane st. to the New York and Erie Railroad.
The new lease is for period of five years from
the lst of May ensuing at yearly rent of $1,000
subject to renewal at the expiration for five years
longer, at a rental to be fixed BY apPrasement
~ The Board of Assistants were not in SEES
sion last night. They meet on Wednesday eve
ming
YASKFrs OUTDoYE-We thought the Down
casters had tried almost every dodge that could
turn current of coin into their pockets but yeser.
day there came before our Office a cute specimen of
Yorkshire wanderer, bearing on his shoulder a
mysterious load of slaves and Juggling in one hand
e. chair without legs and broad brass plate tn at
might have been copy of Achilles shield. Sc
lecting the unOccuped ground of the icecream man,
he set mp business in a twinkling, and 10! the
slaves became a strong derrick wheEcc swung a
Spring scale, and to that was attached the egless
chair "Awnly waan cent to be weighed! awnly
waan cent Who's ready, neawW OF course
crowd was there in a moment, and one after anoth-
or posped into the seat while Yorkshire took the
cents with one hand and in the other held a card
from which las the scale weighed by the stone OF
IA lbs he calculated the "heft Of his customers
"Alevun stawnr r. mine stawn ioiv pawnds"
and SO on. After an hours stay, he departed with
pocket full Of coppers, and sly twinkle of the
eye as much as to say" You may talk of Yam
KEGS as much as YOU like, but Use Yorkshire!
DRAWING TO \ CLosE.-The great sale of books,
paintings sketches and other works of art, at the
Emporium OF the late William II. Colman will be
closed on Thursday next. The collections on her
aldry, antiquities and philosophy, with scarce old
tracts and coins Of different nations will be sold to-
day Tomorrow will be devoted to the sale Of
rare articles of statuary, including the celebrated
busts of the Napoleon family, choice engravipgs
and drawings, and various curious productions Of
art The valuable collection of poetry and works
on oesthe ties, will be offered in the evening, pre-
senting an opportunity which seldomoccars Tor the
purchase of the attractive volumes which every
man of taste must desire to possess Whoever
wishes to pass few hours in scene of unique
entertainment, should not fail to listen to the mel
lifuous strains Of the auctiOneer in disPosins OF
this rich cabinet of curiositics
fE Inc lTlsu htSLluSht vas III "'H4 ~ NN-'''S
Market last night, and after drill had fine street
parade. They are improving fast and with the
National love of the Art Of War, Will soon become
expert soldiers.
! SUNDAY SHAvISG-The BARRIERS Of Wheeling
have resolved hencelorw ard TO charge a dime for
shaving on Sunday, hoping thereby to take their
customers in on Saturday nights and get some rest
for thernselves on the Sabbath. This would nj be
a bad idea Tor Our New York shavers, and after
little practice the People who rW have their boards
dug out viii be as well accommodated as bow
Many OF oar shops are closed on Sundays, but It is
only at a Considerable loss of patronage that the
! owners can On so.
THE EMPIRE cITY.-This neble steamer left a,
O'Clock yesterda: afternoon for Chagres. She
took 40 passengers, hose names will be found in
another column. This n.kes about $50 emigrants
for the Gold Region from his city since saturd az
morning.
FUNERAL OF A PRIEsT.-Ye.erdsy the Rev.
James Cummiskey, Roman Cathoc Pastor. was
Inferred in the Catholic urial GrounoF leyentb.t
He was in his Goth year.