New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-01-11

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| done and where he would have found Mr.. j. b air
| in the person of George Wilkes, who. TO further
| the ends Of iustce, had entered the name OF j.
| Blair on the register and was anxlously waiting
| for his victim. Mr.. Smith has since been on the
| look out for the forger and Thursday night,
while in company with person who knew him,
espied and TOOK him into custody It has also
been a,certaned that Messrs !. d. Pratt 4 Co.
Of Baltimore on the 18th December last, received
forged note for S4I4 65 cents purpor'lng to have
been sent to them by fictitious firm called g.
WiAsenden x Co. w allst drawn by Robert Bar
nv & Son in favor of fischer Rusch OF 80 Bea-
yer.st The letter accompanying this note. stated
that Messrs Tappan K Douglas recommended
the forwarding Of it to them for collection. The
accused is also suspected Of bfying forged aud
forwarded the note. Pegott was committed TO
prison b. Justice Osborne for examination.
FRAKKL1N AND FoRTY-Two.-We had the
pleasure Of being present last night at the supper
given at the Astor House by Empire Engine Co
No. AZ TO the members of Franklin Engine Co. Of
Philadelphia on the occasion of the presentation
of two splendid silver trumpets by the Phadel-
phians to the New orkers, and a right good time
we had, as any one might have anticipated when
they knew that our gallant 6remen were the hosts
of the evening. The presentation took place ear
" in the evening at the house OF FOrtytwo IN
Murray-st. The largest trumpet-a splendid arti-
Gle of solid silver, deliberately ornamented-was
presented to Empire Co. at large it was
inscribed Presented to Empire Engine Co. No.
AZ by Franklin Fire Co. Of Philadelphia, jan 81
1851" The presentation was made by Col
Thomas B. Florence, Member of Congress elect
from Philadelphia-one of the men whom it is
pleasant to know,-and received by the worthy
and efficient foreman of Forty-two, h. Cornell
White neat and appropriate speeches were
made, and the best feeling prevailed. 1t will be
remembered that Franklin Co. was on visit to
this City some time since, when by some misun-
derstanding they were not properly received by
our Department In that dilemma No. For
ty.two, on short notice. took care of them
in manner highly honorable to all parties, and SO
warmly appreciated by the Philadelphians as to
call forth the beautiful tokens of respect from
the Philadelphians which were presented last
night 1t is also to be noted that Franklin Com
uanv was the first one to reach this City during
the tremendous fire in December 1885. The
second trumpet was presented to young Frank
Hart, Pioneer of No. AZ, son OF the member Hart
who was blown off the roof Of store at the great
fire of &C in Broad st. flor the relation OF whose
remarkable escape we received That Hat from
Cbarleston.l This little Frank, only six years
old, is perfect gem of fireman, and is deserv-
edly the pride of the Company; rugged In a full
fire suit with his silver trumpet slung across his
back. he was a beautiful miniature type OF the
brave BOYS with whom he is associated. His
nresent was tins ;rsc-ihaA " D-~---@1 - r. -'-i-
Hart, Pioneer of Empire Engine Company No.
42, by the Committee of Franklin Engine Com
pany of Philadelphia Jan. 9, 1851. VIM. Byerly,
Anthony Tully, VIM. Sphinx, George Il. Brewster,
Charles H. Butt, C. Bird, VIM. Tully, John NJ.
Thornton, j. H. Gore, Committee" These trum.
pets are rich and valuable presents, and are highly
appreciated by the receivers.
In the evening the parties sat down at a
sumptuous supper at the Astor House, where
the munifcence of Messrs. Coleman Stet-
son, and the excellent taste of their Steward,
Capt Banta, made feast worthy of the palate
of Epicurus. Toasts of the right sort were given
and speeches made by Col Florence on behalf OF
tha Philadelphians, Mr.. White for No. A. Mr..
Ottarson for the press, and others. Col. Florence
created deal of mirth by relating the excite
ment and incidents of his canvass and election
Messrs Wickham, Ito whom we are indebted for
valuable attentions Tully, Harsch, Rallston and
others sang songs; and at IL o'clock we left the
party m midst of their fun and frolio- Every
| thing went off in the best style, and everybody
was fully satisfied with this interchange OF civil
| ties between the brave boys of Philadelphia and
their worthy compeers of New York. Success to
| them, one and ALL
NEw-YoRK ACADEMY OF MEDIoIEE.-At a
stated meeting held on the 9Th inst the following
officers were elected for the ensuing year:
Pyesident-ALExANDER H. STEVENS, MD.
TIce. Presidents-Gslen Carter M d. Joseph NJ Smith,
MD Jno. Kearney Rodgers, MD and Jno. P. Bachel-
Recording Secrstary-Jno g. Adams, MD.
-4ssistoni STANDARDIZATION Bolton, NJ
Domestic Corresponding SeeyetdTy-Wm G. ko6ertsM D.
Foeign Corresponding SeretaryEdw. L. Beadle, MI
TSeGssrey-Jsmes o. Pond MD.
Librarian-Thomas r Cock, MD
For THE DEFEsNE OF HENRY LeNG there have
been paid into our hands the following sums -
G. w. P. SO; f. H. IS; H. P. c. s2b W. P. C.
50; D. S.. Before acknowledged, Sis rs. Total
s143 IS.
COURT CALENDAR-This Dsy-COmmOn Pleas
Part Nos 25, 80, Al, 49, As, 49, 81, &c. 81, 63,
65 67-Part 2-Nos so, sc, SO, ITO, liz, ia, ll6,
lis, l2O, 1872, l24, l26, 1913, 100, 1872
Circuit COurt-Nos ~, 70, "a, IS, IS, II, IS, 70,
50, 81, 90, SO, "a, Sc, 81.
y. S. District COurt.-Nos 10, 4, Is, l9, 20, 81,
| %, %, IS, 90.
Superior Court Monday.-Nos l59, OF, 239,
PAL, SAC, 1s9 14l 255 256 259, 200 to POI, 26s to
els, 25 T. lOs l9l a. 90, IS, 1872 1913, 1885, 49, 244
BURGLARY AND ARREsT.-Ofhcer Wogan OF the
| Fourth Ward, yesterday arrested two men,
named Thomas Riley and Edward Murphy,
charged with having, on the night Of the LIST inst:
broken into the store of VIM. McGarrey corner of
Catharine aad Henry.sts. and stolen therefrOm
| 1000 cigars, wine, money, &c. The accused
| were held by Justice Osborne to answer
ATTEMPT TO COMMIT SUICIDE.-A man named
Chas w alton, residing at 275 w ater st. on Thurs
| day night attempted to commit suicide by open