New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-05-27

what ne had read from the letter his own personal
regard for Mr. Philips, whom he spoke Of in the
highest terms. Mr.. Philips received the watch,
and replied in a neat speech to the remarks made
by the Recorder, after which the Court adjourned.
RETURN or MlssIOSARIEs.-Rev. Henry Bal
lentine Missionary of the American Board, with
his wife and SIX children, arrived in this City on
the sth inst. in the ship Cambridge, from Liver
pool Mr.. ard Mrs. Ballentine have been connected
with the Ahmednugger mission since 1855, and now
return with impaired health.
Rev. A. Hodge, son of Prof Hodge, of the Prince
ton Theological Seminary, has returned home, after
several years Of missionary labor in India A ma.
tive HipdoO accompanied him
GRAsD TEMPLE OF HoSoR-At & large and
respectable meeting of the Annual Session of this
Temperance Organization, held in New.York, May
"a, the following officers were elected for the en-
suing year, viz: Daniel Cady, of New.York, g.
w. T.; - Vanloon of Albany, G. w. vt; Reu-
ben z. Bull, of New-York G.. w. r.; - Batey
of New.YoIk, G. w. c.; j. U. Dickinson Of Brook.
Ign, G. w. u; - Haughman, of New-York,
G. W..
GOOD MovE-Dr. White, City Inspector, has
issued two orders for the benefit of the public
health-one that all swine shall be removed from
the City within ten days and another, that all ma
nure shall be dumped at certain piers into boats,
to be Immediately taken over the river. With
this spirit in the Health Department, and fair CO
operation on the part of the people, we may steer
clear of Cholera and Fever.
LAUScH.-On Saturday an ocean steamer, the
New-York, was launched from the yard at the foot
of Twelithst and in the course of the afternoon
proceeded on a trial trip down the bay. This yes
sci is intended for the California trade, on the Pa.
cifc side.
ROYAL ARRIvAL.-The Sand witch Island Princes,
ALEXANDER LIHoLIHo and LOT KAMEHAMEHA,
arrived in the City in company with DR.. Judd last
evening and took lodgings at the Irving House. NJ.
Dillon, late French Consul to the Sandwich Island,
now en- route as Consul for bis Government to San
Francisco, and Mr.. Abel, late American Consul 10
the Sandwich Islands, are also among the hume
rous guests of the Irving.
PowERss STATUE OF CALHoUS-We have seen
fine dagueueotype, which friend Of Mr.. Pow
ers has Just received from Italy, of his anxiously
expected statue Of Mr.. Calhoun Il represents the
great Senator in the Roman costume, standing be-
side trunk of the Palmetto, supporting his left
arm in the hand Of which Is held a scroll with these
words: Truth, Justice and the Constitution
The head, of impressive and majestic dignity, is
erect and the right hand points with imposing sig
nifcance to the inscription, which is held aloft so
i, a., L.. III
impressions received by several critics, of the
finest capacities, from an inspection of this repre-
sentatiOn Of Mr.. Powers statue is such, that they
unhestatingly pronounce it one of his chief tr
umphs, and demonstration Of his ability to excel
as much in the statue as in the bust-his absolute
supremacy in which has already been acknowl-
edged by all the world.
REAL ESTATE SALES May 25.-By Cole K Chill.
ton.-One lot with dwelling, No Carroll place.
corner BECKER and Laurens SITS. SLIGO.
BY A J. Beecker-Three acres of land in Port
chester, near the New Haven Railroad Depot, suit.
able for building sites, 1880
AsHLEY's SESrEScE-The District Attorney on
Saturday moved for sentence against Joseph c.
Ashley, who was convicted for forgery at the March
term of the Sessions. The counsel for Jas. A. Ben
nett said he hoped he would not be sentenced as |
bis testimony was material to the defense of Mr. |
Bennett on the indictment charging him with obtain
ing money by false pretenses from Mr.. Anthem
The judgment of the Court was in accordance with
the request Of Mr.. Benefits counsel-deferred for
the present.
ARREST FOR HIGHWAY ROBBERY.-Offcer Cos
tello of the Sixth w ard on Saturday evening took
into custody man named John Kelly charged
with assaultnS Mr. Peter w. Teller Of No. 1919
Suffolk St as he was proceeding home from his
place of business, and robbing him Of his pocket
book containing SOS in cash, together with several
valuable papers. The accused was caught while
attempting to make his escape Immediately after
the robbery. He was committed to prison by JUS
tice Osborne for trial.
DEATH BY DRowEISG.-Coroner Geer held an
inquest yesterday upon the body of an unknown
man about % years of age, who was found drown
ed in the North River, at Pier No. l. The deceased
had sandy hair and whiskers, and was dressed in
fustian round jacket, striped cashmere pants,
,verhals fastened with new leather belt, and
,oarse boots. Verdict, Death by Drowning
ARREST FOR BIGAnY.-A woman named Sopha |
dildmsn was yesterday taken into custody,
harged with bgamy, in having, on the 22d inst.
married VIM. Dowd, residing at 37I Oranee.st
he having husband still living She was locked |
p by Justice Osborne for examination.
REscUED.-At / o'clock yesterday morning a T,
ailor fell into the river at Rutgers. slip, but was
aved by Policemen.
BROOKLYN ITEMS.
B Mr.. WYNN. FLEMING, who has been read