New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-06-17

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play evidences Of future great speed The irot
won by g. G. ShscAebsck driven by W. Whelan. IN
three straight heats although molly contested by blk
m Susan Oh. 2. Selim was distancei on the frs;
heat. Tine . 10, AL All. During the heats there
an attempt at q match Tor $500 a SIDE. quarter
mile heats, which ended after some dozen false starts,
in the forfeiture Of the mare driven by Hiram Wood
ruff, although She was the favoriie by long odds.
The sports closed with an exciting pacing match be-
tween b. American Boy blk g D. C. BroiencS and
blk. IN Cinderella, for purse OF $40. mile heats m
harness best in 3 which was won by the latter with
ease, D. c. Broderck being dis,anced on the frs;
heat. Time, 243. , 3. 2il.
The Fourth OF JULY.-EXtensiye pre-
paraton are being made IN various parts ofthe coun-
Try to celebrate the ensuing Anniversary Of the De-
claraiion Of Independence About ten years ago the
citizens ofthe picturesque and beautiful village OF
sing sing, resoiyedt 70 celebrate the Fourth OF Julyn
good style, and having resolved. OF course It was
don6 The effort; however. appears to have been too
much for them FOR al after anniversaries were Per
mit;ed 10 pass unnouced and unhonorel until last
year, when the patriotic FIRE again broke OIt,
and the 4th" was brilliantly COMMUNICATED
-JoaN I HOFFMAN,, Esq a native Of the village.
delivered an Grafton exhibiting marked ability. and
tls was followed by a Dinner IN the afternoon and
= Fireworks IN the evening Everything passed of
pleasantly and having got IN The way Of II, an eforI
Will be made this year 20 surpa,S even the display Of
last July WILLIAM w ScRUGHAS. ESQ. late Dis
trict Attorney OF tD County, has consented TO de-
liver an Grafton there Will be other exercises ap-
proprate 10 o. occasion, Mr. :. Is plcasan, and
agreeable speaker, and we know his Address will
be able and entertaining The celebration Will take
place in magnificent grove that overlooks he bay
andthe surrounding country
r. Chief Engineer Carson has issued
another manifesto denouncing the Common Council,
the Mayor and the District Attorney The Common
Council have determined 20 enlarge the New City
Hall III order to afford additional court room accom-
modaons which, in the present building. are rather
cramped In order 70 effect this enlargement. It VIII
be necessary TO take down the buildings on Chambers
St, now occupied by Engine Go. No %, Hose Co.
IS and Hook and Ladder l. When the subject was
first ND before the Council. the Chef Engineer sent
in his remonstrance against the di,odgment Of these
fire companies The remonstrance Of the Engineer,
however. as well d, his arguments with the Mayor
after the bin had passed. did not prevent his Honor
from afxng his signature. and the ordinances thus
became law-whereupon the Chef, who on a pre-
yous occasion almost used mp both branches OF the
City Council, embraced tins opportunity 90 finish the
Job and he has put forth a card that presume was
intended to surpasS the annihaiing properties OF
Philips machine, for Mr. Blunt and Mayor Kings
land are included ia his dennciatons.
Would It not be as well for Mr. Carson TO keep
quiet until the companies turned out Of house
and home, as he seems afraid they Will be We do
not think the City Authorities would willingly dis
pense with the services Of one Of our fire companies
nor do We think the clustering Of the Chief would be
! of any avail had they decided to DO so.
~ The one hundred ard fftieth annlyer
,ary ofthe granting Of the charerto the Society for
the Propagation Of the Gospel IN Foreign Parts
was celebrated al Trinity Church yesterday, with
unusual pomp and spendor DR. Hodges performed
lubilant voluntary on the organ. Rev. Mr. Parks
Of ST. Paul's read the Morning Prayer, assisted by
/ three;Clergymon. Rev. Dr. Berrlen read the ante
! communion service and the sermon was delivered by
! Rev. Dr. McVckar. The ofertory was read by Rev.
MI Haght, and large collection was taken up to aid
m the spread Of the Gospel The Treasurer of Trim
itv Corporation poured into the contribution box
$4,000 in gold as the obligation Of that Corporation
and the vestry had previously voted anappropuaton
Of s. OOO TO the Episcopal Mission at Cape OF Palms,
! in Africa.
SUICIDE AND INQUEsT The Coroner held
an inquest Yesterday az the House of Refuge upon
/ the body OF James Cook, native OF \. j. 10 years
Of age who committed suicide on Saturday afternoon,
by hanging himself By the neck. with hdndAefrhlel'
TO a nail m tho ceiling of his room. Verdict accord
/ Ingly No cause was ascertalned which leu 70 the
! commission OF the act
KILLED on HIS BRTH-DAy.-Phlhp Wei
J 4rr. A.. fmEIOg OF MgigriW
! 4, TaylOr UndertakerS 1863 Bowery, about I'D O'Clock
Yesterday morning. fell from the root Of ther nVe-
story building 10 the pavement distance OF o5 ieet
and was taken up insenslbe, and died a ie" no
! ments afterWard Il was the birthday OF the de
ceased, who 81 years Of age. Coroner Geer hell
an inquest on the body and "a verdict OF accidental
! death was rendered by the jury. tie was single
/ man. and resided m Avenue A. Ills employers KIND
" volunteered 10 inter the body and deiray all Tune
! raj expenses,
ATTEMPT TO TAKE LIFE.-A man named
Michael Mckinley arrested on sunday night by
tempting 10 take the life OF John barly residing At
the corner Of Seycnteenth-st and First-ay. tie VAS
held by Justice McGrath for examination.
FouND DRowNED.-The body of an un-
! known man was found drowned yesterday morning
| near BcdloW island. The Coroner Will hoId IA III
! guest TINS morning
ARREST OF 4 BURGLER.-A well known
! thief named Alfred Sehg. was Yesterday arrested 0y
offcer BIiyeu Of the Fifteenth Ward, charged with
! having IN company of one Henry Burneman, IN De
cenber last, entered the dwelling OF Ny Macklay'
/ e. Sec0nd-ay., and OF Nh VIM. b. Aston by false
! KEYS and stolen tAerctrOm clothing &c. Blrnemdn
vas arrested al the time, but Selg made ms escape
and has eluded the search Of the police until yester
/ dav when the officer saw hun enter porter house
/ lie was held for examination.