New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-06-21


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The atmosphere was oppressivey dry until near
ly six O'Clock in the afternoon, when tropical hur-
ricane rose suddenly in the West the wind
whelued the City in dense cloud Of dust; dark,
low clouds instantly overspread the sky, and 10 az
teen minutes the whole scene osheat and sunshine
was chsDged to a roaring food Of raip, vivid light
ming and crashing thunder TIE storm lasted
only about half to three fourths of an hour, bat a
thorough drerching was given to the town. and q
slight cooling to the air. though the evening al
most as warm as if there had been no shower The
electric fluid was plentiful near, and violent. We
Rave places in the city where it struck
The first was in the Bowery No 81, ilst above
Hssterst the clothing. store Of Moore & Lion, the
upper part occupied by Mr.. B erduhsrd dentist
The fluid struck the house in the roof tearing m
the states ran down the iron pest in the front win
dow, set fire to some light goods, and passed Off
No person was hurt, further than 4 mos. astoand
Jog fright. The other place was the drug store of
Mr.. Loines, corher of Hudson and Spring SITS. Here
the destroyer dropped in at an attic window, ran
around the lofts until it found bell wire and then
went down that melting nearly the whole oft and
passing Off the handle to the middle Of the street,
exploded like bomb. There was no person in-
jured.
Aston PLACE OpERA-We understand that on
account of the preparation for bringing out the
HOguenots on Monday night at the Astor Place
OPERA there will be 10 performance this evening.
THIRD REGIMENT lHUssARs), NJ. s. n. Y-Or
ders No 3.-Ths regiment will parade in full uni
form, on Friday today. Troops will join in
squadron and the parade form within Tompkins-
park. at p o'clock Of said day. Troop G, Capt
Bechte,l will form the standard escort. The
Court of Appeals of this regiment, for and during
the second quarter of the military year" will be
held by Lieut. Col. VIM. Menck, at 4 o'clock P. NJ
on the 2s.h inst at Gunter's Hotel. Should the
day sbove-named for parade prove stormy, apd at
the time designated, Monday, the 2ish last will bs
substituted therefor Previous to the parade, the
officers will present Col. Brooke Postley with a
most beautiful pair of pure gold epaulettes asa
token of their regard" They are of the most
costly description.
BOARD OF EDUcArIoS.-The President, F. c. |
Benedict, Esq. announced the Standing Commit |
tees as follows
Fia0nct-Messrs. Bradford, Thompson, Porser.
Auditing-McLean,G ilmartin, Flag.
Apportionment-Duke Gilmartin, Boyd
New SchOols-Murphy, Savage, 7. Z. Smith.
Buildings and Repays-Hurry, Covert, Miller.
Printing-Tsppan, A. Smyth, Boyd.
annual Report-BeekmaD, Shaw, Dening.
~ BEAUTIFUL AND DELICIOUS was plate Of
fruit which we yesterday received from JOHN TAY.
LoR, Confectioner, of337 Broadway. 1t contained
peaches the first seen this year; figs, fruit we
have never before tasted in New.York-and
grapes all OF the freshest and most luscious favor.
II Mr. Taylor serves all his friends with such tempt
ing Injuries there is nothing surprising in the
crowd that throDgs bis establishment.
UsIos THEOLOGICAL SEMISARY-The exami. |
nation Of the classes in the Union Theological Semi.
mary in this City has been going on during the past
week, under the auspices Of Committees appointed |
by the Synods OF New York and New-Jersey, and
of Albany. We learn that a degree of proficiency
Of study and ability Of thought has been exhibited
New CHURcH-The Third Presbytsry of New.
York organized on Wednesday eve ing, 18th inst
a Presby teran Church in West Hoboken N. J.
with appropriate services. The sermon was
preached by Rev. James Knox, and the prayer, at
the installation Of two ruling elders, was by Rev.
Mr.. Roosevelt Preparations have been completed
to erect house Of worship, and pastor will prob.
ABBY soon be selected.
SUPERIOR CoURT.-Al6ert c. Oa,man vs.. Gree
leg e. NeElrah.-Suit for alleged libel, in publish
ing Police report that Mr.. Ostmsn had been ar
rested on charge of larceny, in taking 10 doz bot
ties, already referred to- Verdict for plaintiff cts
VIRDIcT-The second trial Of Bristol Blu at
Darylle, Vt. has resulted in another verdict OF
guilty. The testimony was very positive. The
prisoners counsel have given notice of a motion in
Arrest Of judgment. Three other indictments are
,ending. which will be tried Immediately after the
fearing Of this motion.
MIIrARY-Capt McArdle's fine command, the
,ty Guard, contemplate an excursion to the Cities
4 Providence and Boston the first week in July
: is unnecessary for US to bespeak for them |
earty welcome. Their reputation has preceded
be in these cities, and their appearance and de-
neanor viii command it.
FIHEmrs's VISIT This morning az O'Clock.
fountai Engine Co. No ofNe~ Haven, will ar.
i've in our City, as the guests of the Fire Depart
nent in general and of Protector No o. in particu-
ar, wbo will turn out 70 receive them. They will
islt several public places before they leave.
AccIDESTAL DRowSEG As Ernest Coombet,
youth Of H. attempted 10 90 on shore, at 2 H.
esterday for a pitcher Of water, from the ship I
'srquin he slipped and fell between the Tsrqoin
nd the bark Eliza. and Immediately sank Every Z
xerton was made TO save him in vain. All at E
emptsto recover the body have proved unavaing. ! .
he lad 10 spoken of in terms Of high commentator
y the Ulcers Of the chip. as being unusually &C .
We and intelli2ent. :