New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-02-25

| The RIVER OPES.-We learn from Albany that
the river 10 open to that place, and we see tina.
the steamers Oregon and Hendrick Hudson are
already placed upon the route between this City
and the Capital. We do not recolect that nsvi-
CATION ever before commenced so early 10 the
Winter.
FRENCH REPuBLIcAS BANQUEr.-The French
residents Of our City who are favorable to the
"Repubque Democratque ct Socisle, held
banquet last night, at the Shakspere Hotel, in
commemoration Of the Revolution of February
ls4s. The room was handsomely decorated, and
the tables pentfuly supplied The officers Of
the meeting were Neyraud, Masssbo, Charles
Buset Barnheim and Charles Thomas. A letter
was received from Gen. Gsribaldi, declining the
invitation to be present. Several speeches were
made in the course Of the evening, and several
spirited songs sung by NJ. Roget A good brAm
band was in attendance.
~ The French Gardes La Fdyette OF our
city, yesterday held their third annual celebration
| of the Revolution Of February and the establish.
ment of the French Republic
TIE TwEsrY.SEcoSD on RANDALLs ISLAND.
The bows on Randalrs Island, with the aid Of
their Guardian, Mr.. Ripley, got up handsome
celebration on the 22d. At sunrise they rang the
large School bell, played national airs on the drum
and fife, and gave nine cheers for Warrington
At noon they formed in procession, carrying ban
ners made by themselves, some Of which bore the
following mottos; "WAsHISGroS; the HoM
Boz, the Great Man - Washington born 1884,
and Washington, l776" The boys had ar
four small ships of their own manufacture in tie
procession. There being between 400 aud 5@
boys, they made an interesting sight as they
| marched TO the dock to receive Governors Draper
and Halsted, and few friends. They then took
up the line of march for the Schoolhouse, where
the girls were assembled. Appropriate addresses
and dialogues were spoken, and songs written M
the occasion were sung Mr.. Draper made shon
address, expressing his pleasure at seeing
much done by the boys to honor Washington. NJ |
Halsted also spoke to the children in feeling /
manner in regard to their future conduct. NJ |
Develin lone of the Commissioners of Emigrstioul
also spoke. After giving nine cheers for the Day
and nine for the Ten Governors, they marched
the dock with the company and gave them nine
cheers as they left the dock, which was returned
by those on board the boat. The visitors were V
we'll pleased that nstea d Of remaining one hOuru
they expected, they did not leave for three or lOE
hours after the time appointed. After they les |
the children were RECALLED with cakes and apples |
and were allowed to amuse themselves as thsI |
thought proper.
FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE HUDSON RuD
RAILRoAD.-On Sunday afternoon, at o'clO'i
an unknown man was killed by being run oyerg |
train of the Hudson River Railroad, near stns
ers Bay. He was seen standing on the track y
the engineer, who sounded the whistle, bat
was unheeded by the unfortunate man. Ever
effort was then made to stop the engine
without effect. 1t passed over him, cutting u
completely in pieces, and causing instant desp
From letter found in his pocket, which ssn
that he had been deserted by bis wife and al
friends, it is supposed that he sought bis oFn~
struction. Coroner Geer held an inquest 90"
body, and verdict in accordance with the 's"
facts was rendered. The letter was dstedf"
ruary 20, 1851, and was signed Love
ceased was about IS years of age.
CONCERT OF THE LITTLE DRUMMER-IS
concert in Tripler Hail. got up for the first apps
ance of the Little Drummer, came of on si's
day night. The evening was so mild and dss1
fol that most persons preferred enjoying the OPr
air. so that the Hall was not more than hall hn'|
It was a very pleasant entertainment 10
Jones sang with much taste, and Mrs. B~
colt made a most favorable impression. Msb
abea Smith, though laboring under 9 sen"
cold, showed the possession of a remarksbIy~
voice and excellent method she will be az
vorite. The Little Drummer was somesh
alarmed by the applause which greeted hIn'
when the 6fe struck up he put the drum-ste'
motion and marched up the front Of the "s'
with the step and air of veteran in the I"
His performance astonished the audience
little, and the fact Of his extreme youth nss
no confirmation beyond his conduct On hBp
appearance, be marched of the stage ia the y
Of the air. and could not be made TO rs1r
Master William sasr, boy Of aboat y"
years played charmingly on the piano ans
at once encored The Little Drummer W
form again on Saturday afternoon next w"
the children are going to hear him.
GLE AND BALLAD CoScERr.-The CO
TIE Taberr acle, under the direction OF NJ
B. Bradbury, will give grand glee an'
concert at the Tabernacle, tomono" e'~J
The programme contains choice selecH''
famous German Glees, whose hearty JOY ID
monies will alone be worth the price
sion. The plan Of this concert is dIhs''D
most entertainments Of the kind The III
Of pieces is made with much taste, ana
variety enough to satisfy the most exao'D'
Norrcr.-rhe Special Committee Of TIE
mon Council of the City of New.YOrk
in announcing that General HoUsros'" -
6. Senate, will receive bis friends sno ~
generally at the Governors room, too''
day. s5th inst, from IL to O'CLOCK, c..lDs
EDMUND GRIFFIN