New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-03-17


LIFESIzE DAGUERREOTYPEs-Ou Daguerre-
otyplsts seem to be gradually approaching this
result Mr.. Quincy, OF ls9 Broadway showed
as the other day head taken by himself, which
measured seven inches in length. Notwitbstsnd-
ing the size of this picture the lights and shades
were ss softly.toned as in q smaller one, while
the perspective was much more bold and distinct.
The eyes were unusually clear and life.like, and
each particular hair" is drawn with the utmost
fidelity" Mr. Quincy has devoted much stten-
ton to producing Daguerreotypes on large scale
GOLD PEN-We are indebted to Mr.. George
Simpson, Jr., Teller of the Merchants Bank
Boston, for an improved gold pen, slit in such
manner as to make it exceedingly free and plia-
bic, and with sliding handle, which preserves it
from injury when not II. use.
LECTURE BY REV. J. LoRD.-At the request OF
many persons, Mr.. Lord will repeat his Lecture on
the "Fsll of the Jesuits," at Hope Chapel this
evening. This lecture was originally delivered
before the Mercantile Library Association, and
was attentively listened TO-
u A complimentary benefit to Mr. c. w.
ClArke will come Off at Niblos on Wednesday
evening". Allthe dramatic talent in the City is
engaged for the occasion. See advertisement in
another column.
A TRoTTING ITEM-There was a rumor in this
City on Saturday that the celebrated trotting
mare Lady Suffolk, owned by David Bryant Of
Yorkville, had been poisoned in New. Odeans
whittier she had been taken TO ell a match. The
telegraphic dispatches say nothing about the sub
iect, and we therefore discredi. the story
-
HOTEL TELEGRAPH.-Our readers will find in
the advertising columns a number Of certificates
testifyDg to the efficiency Of Jackson's Patent
Annunciator or Hotel Telegraph" This inven-
ton is now used in the Astor and Irving Houses,
where it has proved entirely satisfactory. The
travelling public best appreciate it's value.
FIRE.-The roof of a house in Forty
frsa near Tbrd.sv was slightly damaged by fire sa-
turday night.
SERyANTs.--Nothing is so Indispensable
10 the comforts pleasures OF the social hearth as honest
and corfdng The Protective Protestant Agency
No 49, Hudson ST. pronounced Of the best agencies
In the city.
x A Convention OF ColOred Citizens
will convene this evening at Phlo Presbyterian Church
corner ofPnnce ard Marion SITS. to consider their socs
and political condition.
Mr.. GoLDsMITH.-This day commences
new and original system OF teaching Penmanshp. See
his advertisement
Il We call the attention of tailOrs TO
the advertisement columns this morning, by skill
ful cutter who has a few thousand dollars to invest Par
ties desiring TO such arrangement as be proposes
would do well TO negotiate with him.
ASYLUM FOR FRIENDLEss BoYs.-The
Tieaiuer Acknowledges the receipt OF lhs following
donations: By Mrs Cheever, Mr.. Morris Ketcham, 800
Mr. John C. Green 500; Rev. Dr. Chsever $780, Mr.;
Roher, g Minuru, $50 Mr.. VIM. A. Spencer $50; Miss
Hubbard "a lille GRID IS cents earnings OF boy, ST. by
Mrs G D. Phelps, MIR G d. Phelps, $50; Mr. james o
Sheldon S20; Mr. David HOsdey, sos Mrs. L0m0nl $;
Mrs Reed 81; Mrs Storms 81 Mrs. Grant 81; Sabbath
School Missionary Association Church OF The Pu $50
By Mr. George W PssTcey Mr. John Campbell 80; Mrs.
Arson Phelps SO: Mr. stephen Allen By Mrs Quincy,
$50; by Mrs Coli, Mrs Backus, 81; Mr. G. Could SIS
iriefd - 90; Mrs Benjamin Coe Sl Mrs J. ?. Bach
elder 81 Mrs D. r T. Jones, 81 Mrs R. BoOrman -;
Mrs VIM Chsupcey. 81 Mrs Aspinwal, 900 ecker ST.
s. Mrs Vim FaXOn. : Mrs J. w. Tracy, : /; by Mrs
Dovrer MIS- w. Alex. Smith SO; Mrs Walter Edwards,
.: W Vandwenter by Mrs MelicE. SIC Anonymous,
Nv Mrs Isascks W. G Gilman =; gentieulan,
bv Mr., Conklirg $40 Mr. P L ROnslds, SO; Mrs. Dr..
Bins bv Nils Biss 5; c. r Norwich Conn, By sirS.
W VI Chester s.; Mrs Arthur Brol $; Capt Henry
Dwight $40: Mrs Augustine Eaton $40. Also subscup
ops 10 The Of 49, The house situated IN Bank
N resr tbs Hudson River No l9. where the Slpern.
terdert Mr. George w Pesrcey, will be glad 10 receive
srv donations Of furniture clothing
N1yeb IS. MARY II. LORD Treasurer.