New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-02-08
CITY ITEMS.

REWARD OF BRAvERY.-DuriRg the severe gaze
Of August last, the schooner Jane was caPslzed
near Eaton's Neck. All but one of the crew we're
lost. Through the exertons of Benjamin Down
ing and his son, one of the crew was saved. The
heroic conduct of the two DowBings was CRATE
fully acknowledged in the Tribune at the time oil
the occurrence, and within short time, more
substantial testimonial has been presented 10
them by the Life Saving Benevolent Association
of this City, who have presented each with
silver medal. On each Of these medals IS pass
relief representing a ship in distress and iiie'
boat going to her assistance, with the motto
"Vita, felicibus ausis sevata" On the reverse
Of one is the following inscription; presented
to Benjamin Downing, who by bis humane and
courageous exertions, during gale, saved the
life Of John Clark, from the bottom OF the schoon
err Jane, when upset in Long Island Sound, on the
95th of August, 1850" The medal to the son
bears similar inscription.
~ The Straw and Pamela Sewers AssOcia-
ton held large and enthusiastic meeting at
their rooms, 179 Wooster.st, on Wednesday
evening. Several new members were received,
and speeches were made by Messrs. Barr, Turn
er and Hennessy. This Society is growing rapid
" in numbers and influence, and has done much
for the advancement Of the interests Of the Straw
Sewers. The Society is represented by two dele
gates in the Industrial Congress, and their dele
gates are received with marked attention. few
more such Societies among the laboring females
of our City would be of immense benefit, and in
time work out the disenthralment Of all those who
nndPT the TYRANNY
pioyers.
II Mr.. Barnabas Bates, Of this City, has
memorialized Congress for permission to contract
with Government to carry the Mails, for letters at
the rate Of two cents prepaid, and newspapers
and all other maiable matter at corresponding
reduction. This proposal is reply to the OBJ
lection taken in Congress to two cent rate as
being below a revenue standard The petition
was referred.
HANOVER SQUARE.-The property in the vicin'
ity of Hanover Square appears to have touched
its lowest point the last year. We hear of rents
at an advance of onethird more, upon the
prices of last February. Arrangements are be-
ing made for the establishment of a new Bank in
the Square.
REAL EsTATE.-The following sales were made
on Thursday;
BIZ Al Bleecker.
House and lots 9h-sv 72ds each 25xlOO 900
Do and lot 10 White ST. 25xlOl .........'... B,fOO
LOT corner 7Othst and sIhav 25xlOO........... so
do adjoining each 25xlOO-s425 each. LOO
DO on 72dst near SHAY each SxlOG-SlSS each' 54s
do on rear, each 25xIOO-$sO each. .......... $40
do adjoining, each 25x0O-$l8S each ........." o49
do corner SHAY and SD st. 25xl OO.......... 500
do adjoining, 25xlOo ...;::................." 1l@
do on 64h st 9th-ay. 25xlO0. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. SIS
Il do. do. each 25xieO-$355 each ........... S7O5
BERNARD BRENNAN.-Stephen g. Doxy and
Richard Clark, were arrested on Thursday on
charge of knocking down James Phaon at the
house 20 WashDgton-st, and robbiHg him OF $40.
They were committed for examination.
GRAND LARcENY-Wm. Cornis was arrested
on Thursday by officer Duffy Of the Fourth Ward,
charged with stealing clothing and money amount
ing in all to the value of $2s, from Thomas Neil,
residing in Leonardst The accused was com
mitted for trial.
CHARGES OF RoBBERY.-O6cer Willis OF the
Fifteenth Ward on Thursday arrested Timothy
Kanow and his wife, charged with robbing John
Gmchof s55. Itappears Garch, while intoxicated,
was met by the accused in the street; they in
vited him home, and while there as he alleges
robbed him of his money. They were held for
examination.
OWNERS WAHTED-At the Second District
Police Court for Eilk frocks, black velvet do,
gold ring, piano cover, l sack, steel bead purse
/ gold locket, daguereotypes, feather bed, 3
white skirts and cloak, all of which was found
by officer Wack of the Eighth Ward in the pos
session of person who is supposed to have stolen
them