New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-04-12


In all branches Of Art will be exhibited, and mkn
uiscturerS and artisans OF superior excellence
may make themselves kno IN by their works.
IL proposed also to establi.h L laboratory
open 10 The use of those who wish to make chen
ical and other philosophical experiments ior
themselves
we think this enterprise deserving OF SUCCESS
/ Whatever tends to the encouragement OF tbs
mechsn arts, promotes the true prosperity 81
the country, Of which there is no surer index
than the estimation in whiCh arts and artisans
are held.
~ The HUTCHINsoNs had another full house
last evening, and were received with as Euch
corolallty as ever. Judson's humorous song in
the unknown tongue seemed nightly 70 take the
fancy OF the audiences it was better received
than bis readings on health and diet Johns
performance Of the Mountain Echo and the
Songs Of Yore," by the whole Company were
admirable, and met with a most favorable recep-
ton. AS the brothers give but two more concerts
in this city, those who desire to hear chem should
not fail to attend
ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF THE MoUST WASH
ISGToN COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE. - The Eighth
Annual Exhibition Of this excellent School took
place last evening at the Church Of the Mediator
in Eighth-street. The house was filed to over
flowing. The exercises consisted of Declama.
tions in Latin, Greek German, French and Eng
lish, and number Of humorous pieceG. The per-
formers were mainly young lads, who acquitted
themselves very creditaby Many of them were
for afa ar
ton. We learn that the number OF pupils now
in the Institution is about two hundred Their
general proficiency in study has been remarkably
rapid and satisfactory. During the last week Of
April, other pupils will speak at the examination
in the School Rooms, 2ls Fourth street, where
the Principals, Messrs. Clarke and flaming, will
be pleased to see all persons interested in Edo
cational matters, We commend their Institution
to the attention of the public.
THE NEW ENGLAED HOrEL.-Our notice of
the purchase OF tie New England Hotel building, by
MeGsrs Buckley Csfn, has given rife to the idea that
tho hotel will be discontinued This 10 not the Mr.
Wghs lease has three four years yet to sad his
old customers will find him al the place, until the
term expires.
e Rev DR.. McClintock will preach in
Dusnesueet NJ E. Church tomorrow Sunday morning,
at lOi O'Clock.
u The New.York Academy Of Education
will meet this morning at Il o'clock IN the chapel
OF the New-York University SEGA Smith, EIqr viii lee
ture on the New Elements Of Geometry and their cOnnec
ton with Arithmetic. The reputation OF Mr. Smith as pop
usr writer and the interest his work Geometry has
excited smOng the scientific will doubtless secure fall
attendance.
NATIONAL TEMPERANCE SoCIETY.-The first
Monthly Meeting Of the National Temperance Society to
consider the duty Of Christians in regard to the License
System, and to Temperance generally will be held In the
Twefthsueet Baptist Church, between Third and Fourth
avenues on Monday EveRing next, At hslfpsst7. The
subject will be discussed by HORACE GREELEY, Hon. f.
D. CULVER, snd Rev. Jos P. THOMPSON. The members
Of the Board OF Directors OF the Society present We'd
nesdsy evening unanimously approved the proposal for
the immediate adoption Of the Asylum for InebriseI now
under the care Of Rev L. NJ. PesSe. No final decision
was tai en- aud the meeting adjourned TO Tuesday
Evening next
q The ALLEGHANIANs give their Twelfth
Concert Hope Chanel this eysnng when thew l ~:
have thus with the most catering success and /!
VIII doubtless be gratifying their numerous admirers to
lean that they have resolved continue their concerts
during the whole Of next week.
FIRE.-At half past 10 o'clock on Thursday
night FIRE broke In the third story OF the building
No II Charltol-st occupied cabinet shop, which suS
TAXED damages to the smount Of about $500 The lower
Iory OF the building used as livery stable and was
occupied By Frederick Bellows who had 20 horses there
a. the time BY the ererions OF The police and FIRE dc
psrtmert these were saved from destruction.
~ We call the attention of residents and
excursors on the North River to the advertisement o.
the steamer Santa Claus IN another column.
ADVERTISEMENT The Fountain Pen-The
following is description OF the mechanism and manner
OF lie operation The body OF the article IL hollow six
sided cylinder into which fitted elastic packed piston
which works screw rod attached to the revolving
head at the upper end From the lower end descends
small tube having curved point resting upon the blade
Of the pen The cap tube that covers the pen when not
IN use is taken of ard applied the revolving head at
he upper end which by turning, raises or lowers the
pistol eiccng CT injecting the ink according to the direc
lion in which 1t turned The whole occupying but the
spsce Of an ordinary Pen. W. T. bakeney 80 NasssusI
proprietor.
EARLY CLOSING OF sroREs.-The Storekeep
q. who adhere to their resolution Of early closing com
mepce this evening to close O'Clock and will continue
| 10 DO O. throughout the season.
Tie ,pproy. OF the above named hour closag q Ell
| 4rril ?, 1871.
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| N Es.udrn W h. Foster
| " p D,vId S WOOD
| 3 Y.n,i John TOmbs,
| dat FmisLers 500, VIM Bantat
-. N,afo Geo p II Brown
| q IccIbssr Rafferty, Lsass
| John y Geuu, ; W Lester,
| c. KuoI. htofa oal-sefi
| F.D-tscLed Joi Teller,
| s ?. Coleman,
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TRUE TIME-Mr. Editor: | noticed in tn:
| Tribune come time since, an article upon Obser
vatores and the present state Of Astronomical
science In the city and country, which interested
ne very much. l suppose it is not generally
known that beginning has been made here and
some thousands Of dollars worth of instruments
procnred. BY their means absolute time is de-
| iernined within three one.hundredths Of a