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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-07-15
BROOKLYN ITEMS.

STRIKE FOR HIGHER WAGEs.--Those
labOrers at work in East Brooklyn who belong to
the LabOrers Association are on the strike for
higher wages. They heretofore received nine
shlliDgs per day, but nov refuse to work for less
than ten sbillipgs. On Tuesday, q number en-
pOyed by Messrs. J. NJ. * ID. Morrison on a range
Of bui.dir gs on what is ca lied the Boenim proper
ty LETT of work, while Others who do not belong to
the association remained. The former, collecting
together large party, drove Off the latter, and
the prOpretors found it necessary to call the aid
Of the Police. yesterday morning the Chief, with
a force Of eighty men, proceeded to the scene Of
disturbance aud orrested two men named Charles
OkouIke and Thomas Fidgett, who were pointed
out as the rDgleaders, but there were no signs Of
rioting in fact the Poi e outnumbered the NAL
contents present at the time. 1t was said that
large party would be there during the day, and the
Police consequently remnined on tn. ground until
evening but the body anticipated did not make It's
appearance, and those engaged at work continued
at THEN laboTs unmOlestcd. The proprietors have
raised the wages of those that remained but refuse
to recmploy any Of those attached TO the Asso-
citation.
SUIClDE.-An old man, named James
Smedley, committed suicide at the house OF his
son, with whom he resided in Smith.st, near be'-
gen Hill, yesterday morning lie had been 10 10"
spirits for several days past ard about 9o'elocN
in the night he left his room, ana went o.'o"'
where he severed the srtenes OF DIS anu ,, 80
rszor. and bled 10 death. lie was "''
'-.; re-, w.se,ti0ct. An inquest was held up''
the body by Coroner Bal, and a 'e''''' 'e'''"s'
! in accordance with the iae'''
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-07-15

A resolution in favor of appropriatins SOW Tor
this purpose has been pending before the Common
Council we believe, for several sessions. As there
is no fat job contract at the bottom OF 1T, the
Fathers have forgotten it, probably.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-07-15

q The Springfield Republican says
that James Scott, 80 years old, was drowned
while bathing in the river just below Ware village,
on Monday evening. The body was recovered in
half an hour and life was extinct. His wife and
children are on their way from England he having
sent out money, some time since, to enable them
tn, i,,ir1 him ltrTr,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-07-15
CITY ITEMS.

ADJUSTMENTS, &C, THIS DAT AND EVENING.
Opera lie Chalet LIE Corporal ct lie Payse
\ bio The To0de-; TIE Mummy.
Bsruums MuseumCerean scupture Dssolvins Views, &c.
saer smoIamas-vsws in Asia Minor Dsy and Eysnns
al Otto Cottage p NJ
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-07-15
RELIEF FOR THE PEOPLE OF MONTREAL.

AT noon yesterday, pursuant to notice, meet
ing of citizens was held in the chamber of the
Board of Underwriters, in the building on the cor
ner of Wall and William SITS, for the purpose of
taking measures to collect pecuniary reieffor the
sufferers by the recent destructive conAagratiOn
in Montreal. GEORGE GRIswoLD, Esq, presided
Henry Z. Ransom, ESQ., acted as Secretary. An
account Of the fire was read from the Montreal
papers, and the following gentlemen were unani-
mously appointed General Committee, with au.
thority to appoint sub. committees to collect sub.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-07-15
Advert cement. Z

Ia Mr.. Sartain, the eminent engraver
Of Philadelphia says thst the superb crayon daguereo
type aken only by Root Ia this city 1853 Broadxsyis
Perfection itself" They are worth visit from all who
want pictures
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-07-15

g The long and drenching storm of
yesterday amply made up for the previous dry
weather. 1t was for four or five hours c1ntinu-
Gus deluge.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-07-15

INSULTING FEMALES IN THE STREET
A fellow named VIM. Moore was arrested on
Tuesday evening, by Officer jenkins of the Eighth
Ward, charged with grossly insulting two ladies
who were walking in Hudson-st. lie was taken
before Justice McGrath, and locked up in default
of 81 eco bail. The accused is represented as be-
ing one of a gang of fellows known as "Short
BOYS" who have for long time past infested
that Ward, and who make it their business to get
up fights whenever opportunities oHer' insult IN
protected females, &c.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-07-15

scnptOnS, &C.:
James G. King, Zebedee Cook, J. p. Phoenix,
Dav S. Kennedy N. 4. Hubbard, Peter Cooper,
VIM B Astor, Chss II. RUSSELL Robert Kermit
ROYAL Phelps, Edwin Holt, Daniel s Miller,
Geo Newb0ud, Josiah S. Bennett James Brown,
A. B. Nelson, James Marsh, Walter K Jones,
Peter LoTillard, John Oothout, Elwood Walter,
Joseph Walker, VIM b. Crosbg, Joseph Blunt
James LepnOx, T.B.Satterthwsite Benz. l.. s van,
SOL Townsend, Joseph Foulke, w. w. De Forest,
w. II. Aspinwal, H. W. Field Andrew Mount
John J. Palmer, VIM. S. Witmore, James Harper
f. G. Faile Roswell Wood, Thos. Tle,ton,
Joseph B. Collins, = smitherS, VIM. H. Macy,
John Wood, RObt. J. Murray simeon Draper,
Moses TAYLOR Robt Oracle, John 5. Tappan,
RObt 3 MintuTn, Moses Ii. Grinne!l, 1nomas Suh9rD,
Shepherd Knapp, VIM. L. Dodge, W. I. Purniss,
Steph. Whitney, Adam Norrte, Jimes Irwin,
z Bell and H. f. John ID. Wolfe, +. s. Slessinger
Ransom H. Van Setback, Oliver Tweedy,
Lyman Dennson, Caleb o. Ilalstead c. a. Brsted,
William Gale, Leond 5. Suarz, St9tson,
Corr A. Worth, Chas. J Shepard r. H. Nevins,
Iheo McNamee Jeseph Lawrence, Thomas Hunt,
Samuel Marsh, John A. Stevens, Stewart Brown,
Caleb Swan, Jonathan Stwges, " PERT,
Geo Tfimbe, John Bridge, Nathan Hayden,
Thos. II. Fale, David LeaYiu, w. b. Post
+. d. Morgan Wm. Young.
The public Meeting was then adjourned, a nd
such members Of the general committee were
present, proceeded TO organize for the purpose Of
nominating Ward Committees. Z. Perrt, Esq,
was called 10 the chair, Walter 4. Jones, Esq,
was appointed Treasurer, and Messrs. f. w. Tiers
and ;. Townsend we're named Secretaries. The
following gentlemen were selected to act as Com
mittees in the several Wards
First Ward-s r Mcho, L W. Tiers
Sccond Wayd-E g. Fae, D. s MLier.
Third UdTd--Sliss Brown Charles Stetson r. D.
Caldwell, DR. Bartlett VIM Younf, Chas Burkhater.
Fourth HGrd- Philarder HanfOrd, A: NJ AtcuarluS.
Fihh Waid-Seth Groseuor, WIN. : ;of
Saith U0rd-Geo u. Bets, VIM Bebee, Z. stone
rezh Ua1d-JOsinh Macy, Philemon Frost
Ei9hh UGTd-A UerD, Rich. Haveueyer.
Niqh H0rd-F ;. schelessinger, h. Bosange, Dinlofa
KnowltOp
Tenh B'Gra-John Hammer, w X. Floiter.
ElercRh Udrd-W IA. Webb, John Dimond.
Tsellh HdTd-Ald. Tlemsun, C. w. Lawrence.
Thirteenth HG,d-James Ii. Cook, Alexander Stewart
FCBvtcaA WGya-Abraharn Bell, Jacob Arms.
Fifteeah Ward-Joseph Lawrence, John J. Ciscs.
SJtesalA WGrd-Joseph w. Corlies Francis Shields
Strenteenh Hard-P Arpin, Philip w EngG
Eightotnh Uard-Isaac Townsend Peter Cooper.
Ni1neenh Ward-L. b. Ward, Garret II. Suyksr.
Ticenfieh Ward-Thos Rgney, John A. Sanler
On motion Of Mr.. Schlesinger, the officers OF
,be General Committee were authorized to add
other names to the several Ward Committees, if
deemed advisable.
On motion of Mr. Oracle, the Secretary was IN
structed to send report of the proceedings to
the different newspapers for publication.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-07-15
MARINE CoURT-Before Judge LYNCH.

MARINE C0URT-Bef0re Judge LYNCH.
Clement Leach agt. Vim. III. and Ddrid L..
BtideR.-By drover agt cattle dealers on COM
ion, to recover $50, the value OF steer al
le ged to have been sold at Bulls Head by the
agent of defendants. The plaintiff, il appeared,
sent some cattle to market in April last for sale.
among which was the in question, and which
got in, with other cattle, to the defendants yard
and all in the yard were sold to a butcher IN
Houston. street and driven away, but the mistake
discovered and the steer driven back 70 the yard.
where, it is alleged, next day he was sold by the
agent. The defense is, that Messrs. Is. never
knew or heard of the OK, and that if it was sold
by the agent, he is responsible and not defendants.
Judgment reserved.
Ihos. Ednonds, Jr. agt. John IL. Saiiner, &c.
This was dispossessing case as to house No.
81 Sulliyan-street hired by Mr.. ). for a year
from lst May, at $500 year, payable monthly,
in advance. The first month paid, as was
the second, after dispossessing process had COM
menced. The present suit is by the landlord to
recover possession for non payment OF month
The deferse was principally that tho parties
treated with Mr.. Thomas Edmonds, Senr. aud
that he is in fact the owner and not plaintiff. The
Court allowed testimony, in regard to this to he
given. Mr.. ThOs. T.. Senr. testified that he part
ed with his interest in the premises last fall to
plaintiff, and thst he acted as agent since. To
rebuff this, it was said that he recently stated he
was the only person entitled to receive the rent.
The Court, under the weight OF testimony and
the circumstances, gave judgment for plaintiff.
Richard BrOwa agt. James Bagtey.-To re-
cover 100, the value OF n horse alleged to have
been sold to defendant. The defense is that the
horse was warranted, but proved to be unsound,
also set of in $9l for coal The proof failed
to show a warrantee, and the coal, it appeared,
was partnership account, which the Court held
could not be set off against the private debt of
one of the partners. Judgment for plaintiff in
amount.
Before Judge Cows.
Er0StuS Darts agt. Sarah Faulkner, et ai.-To
recover $lO!, being the amount of months
rent of a house in East Sixteenth-stIeet. The
defense is that the plaintiff sold his interest in
the house previous to the rent being due, and that
he had no right to recover. The Court also 50
held. Judgment for defendants.
JOkR Boiaa agt. Isaac NeTtOn.--To recover
tie value of a trunk and box, put board the
steamboat Oregon, about fortnight ago, to be
sent TO Cincinnati, by way OF Buffalo They
were missed at Buffalo, and have not since been
found. The plaintiff failed to show the value Of
the contents, and withdrew the suit.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-07-15
The following towns or villages send one

The returns for 1852 for the five places marked
thus { J, being as yet unattanable, have subst'-
tuted those of the census of 1850; the actual
population of Canada West will, therefore, instead
Of 935, ass added up, be found to have exceeded
100000 last January, being an increase OF l4O,OOO
since 1850.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-07-15

LOWER CANADA-PoputatiOa 674,11O-
Elects 42 Members, each County or other place re-
turning one Representative, except Quebec and
Montreal cities, which severally elect two.
Tbe places or divisions named in both Provinces,
- c.. .;on ,,rless where II is otherwise stated.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-07-15
MELANCHOLY RESULT OF A QUARREL.

Yesterday morning two women named Marga-
ret Sullivan and Sarah O'BrieD had quarrel at
No. 50 OraDge-st., when the former becoming
very much excited, seized kettle of boiling water
ard hurled it at the other. She stepped aside, and
the contents of the vessel fell upon the person Of
Der child, an infant about year old, which was
dreaduliy scalded. DR.. Bridden was called in,
and after doing all in his power to relieve the sui
ferings Of the child gave certificate to the effect
that It's life was in great danger. \ complaint
was t3an made before justice Bryant against the
woman Sullivan, and she was arrested by Oihcer
McCauley, Of the Sixth Ward, and locked up.
THREAT TO TAKE LIrE.-A man named
Frank Fearing was yesterday arrested, charged
with threatening TO shoot and attempting TO shoot
James Ludlsfn Mr. B. L. Smith interfered,
when Fearing threatened to shoot him also. He
vac held Is Justice Walsh tOsnawer.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-07-15
An OrrIcnL ArrRAr.-A sailor, name1

An OFFICIAL AFrRAV.-A sailor, namef
peter Christie, yesterday appeared before Justice
welsh aud preferred charges OF assault AMI bat
terry against Geo. Green, policeman, and Dennis
NcLaughln, said to be a Custom House watch
man, whom he alleges assaulted him in Catharine-
st. Ii seems that Immediately after the assault
had been committed the three men crossed over
10 the Sesenth Ward where they were met by
Officer Hiler, of that Ward, as they were coming
out Of house which they had entered. An alarm
had inst then been raised that store had been
broken into, ard lIiler arrested Green, whom
he charged with being the man. Green attempted
to get away, alleging that he would go with tho
officer if allowed to walk be side him, but he o6-
iected to be taken forcibly. IIiler then struck
bin with his club; Mclaughlin then came up and
struck Hller on the head, knocking him down.
Green then, it is alleged, came up and, while Hder
was lying PROSTATE, struck him over the head
with his tf!ilers own club. The alray here ended.
Yesterday morning Green surrendered hmself and
Mclaughlin was arrested. The Magistrate then
took the deposition of Hiler at the house Of the
latter. The two accused parties, on being taken
before the Magistrate, waived an examination and
gave bail in $1,000 each to answer the charge.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-07-15

SERIOUS AcCIDENTs.-James Lyman, a
lad - years ofage, at halfPast o'clock Yesterday
afternoon fell from the third story of tn mat fac
tory in Thirteenth ST.. Sixth-av., through the
hatchway, to the basement floor, and was taken to
the residence of his mother in Thirteenth ST.,
First-ay, very severely injured.
4 man named james Cochran, at o'clock yes
terday afternoon, fell in fit in Hudson, near Bar
row.st., and cut his head badly. lie was taken to
the Ninth Ward Police station, where his wounds
were dressed, after which he was conveyed to his
residence.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-07-15

Of tools and smnll capital each will retain his
private property and they hope by combining
their effort and by the greater economy of living
as one family, to show something handsome as
the product Of the first years eXertions. The
profits they will divide equally, and the care of
the sick will be borne by the community at large,
which they call, La grdRde .lamiHe 1.-THE Great
Family.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-07-15

RESPECT FOR HENRY CLAY.-At reg
ular monthly meeting of the Mechanics Institute.
held July 10, the following preamble and resou
tons were offered by Charles II. Delavan, Esq.,,
corresponding Secretary, and unanimously adj
opted:
W11tds, II having pleased tina. almighty Being who
rules over the universe, and who presdss Ia the
ellis Of nations TO from this life that great ad
vocste of human liberty, our excellent and beloved
fellow .czep, HBNRy CLAY, whose purity Of character
and long series of services to his country have
dered bis name illustrious throughout the civilized
world, and possessip as he did clear and penetrst-
Ing mno, a sound and strong judgment, calmness and
temper for elaboration with invncible hrmness and
perseverance, In resolutions msturey formed, drawing
inorUa,on from all, acting from himself VII ineor.
ruptble Int gritty and unvsry!ns patriotism marked
him as the second Washington, and while II becomes
US 10 submit with 70 the will of an allgra-
cious Providence we can never lamenDg for hs
hesrtrending prysion for which our country weeps.
lie survives in hearts In the growing knowledge Of
cur children, and In the affections OF all levers OF hui
liberty throughout the wsrd and pAsTeas u 10
highly proper that this institute should express les high
regard for his great public services connected, he
was with the best icterest OF the Industrial and work
Ing classes OF our county that such was the man
America has lost ana such the man for whom oup
nation mourns Therefore
Res0lred, That the members Of the Mechanics Iasu-
ue express their deep regret for the loss their country
sustans In The death of Henry Clay, and sharing, a.
they de- the universal gri, this distressing event has
produced
Rcsolrtd That with patriot pride review h. life,
and that bis best services and most anxious wishes
were always devoted 10 the welfare and happiness Of
hs beloved country, and bis example will teach wisdom
and vi tue 20 the present and all future generations
Rtsolrtd That will unite with the city authorities
in tuch ceremonies may be deemed most suitable ~
last tribute of respect to the ilustious dead
ResOlrtd That the foregoing preamble and resolS'
cns be- entered on the minutes
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-07-15

SALES or REAL EsTATE.-A. IL. Null
Ter sold by auction, on Wednesday, July II, the
following:
Store end LotNs ca Beavers., ei9x3j sl2 400
Sore end Lot No OS Beaver g., lJ9AiJ....... iLVo
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-07-15


CATTLE IN THE STREETs.-Wh hat has
become of the bill to prevent the driving OF cattle
in the streets In whose pocket does 1t sluHoer,
Messrs. Aldermen Perhaps if pair of the for
midabe horns that go up Broadway were shaken
in the door Of the Tea Room, they might produce
a good effect. And yet it is doubtful there IS
bsrdlv man in either Board who can't stand
move than two horns Where is the bill
~ A small association Of sixteen per-
sons left New-York a day or two since for Wis
consin with view Of carrying on agriculture and
mechanic arts in some part Of that State, prOba.
bly in Washington Co., upon cooperative princi-
niles. The members Of this little band were
mainly of French and German origin and they
% ont 10 make beginning, with the idea that
Others will join them as they advance OF the
sixteen. eight were men, four women and four
children; they carried with then good supply
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Reed payment.


Beside this. we understand that the refresh
meuts for the Committee, while on board the
Santa Claus, cost 81 All %. Let US see; lie
time was not quite two days, the oommittee'
sixteen in number; this makes forty I0"r a'll"TS
and ten cents per day, or eighfy'elS" do'f'TS
and hreHty cents for refreshments Tor edc" ",''
of the Committed Taxpayers, do you cohsluer
that it costs fortyfour dollars per day to ieea an
Alderman, and that too while on funeral service
Beside this, the same Committee are Salu u Na''
charged sic huadred and Gfy-thTee a0'e"'S III
incidental expenses, and one hundred ana "'I'ey
three doH1rs and treHfy cents adui''oDa' W
refreshments in New-YOrk. Total expense VI
sixteen men to Albany and back, including oCA''
s3.3i 50. or $2O9 - per man. Now all tlliS Is
not bribery. nor theft in the direct sense oil tue
term; but il is much farther removed from Jldi-
cous regard for the suffering taxpayers tian Hom
eiti er Of the above categores.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-07-15

ACCIDENTALLY DBowNED.-The Coro-
ner yesterday held an inquest at Bellevue Hos
pitaI upon the body of the lad John Mcclure, who
was drowned on the eth inst. at Fulton Ferry, by
being thrown out of small boat which was at
the time struck by the ferry boat Manhattan. An
nvestigat on was made as to whether or not the
pilot of the Manhattan was to blame, but the evil
dence showed that the affair was purely accden-
ta and verdict to that effect was rendered by
the Jury. The deceased was Il years OF age.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-07-15

FATAL ACCIDENT.-The Coroner yes
terday held an inquest at the New York Hospital
upon the body of John Spilnan, a lad years of
age who on Tuesday evening accidentally fell
from the roof of house No. 80 Ann-st, to the roof
of small house adjoining, and thence to the pave
ment, sustaining injuries from which he yesterday
died. The building from which the child fell was
five stories high. verdict of accidental death
was rendered by the Jury.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-07-15

RoBBING A CoUNTRYMAN.-Oihcer Nc
CorrelI. Of the Sixth Ward, yesterday arrested a
female named Catharine Watson, charged WIKI
having on last Sunday night, robbed WIN. Ross,
Of Nova Scotia, at present stopping at LoVeJoys
Hotel of go in mony and a gold watch and
chain valued at $50. The complainant met the
accused in Broadway and accompanied her to a
disreputoble house in Anthony.st., kept by a
woman named Wells, where she succeeded in rob-
bing him. No portion Of the property was re-
covered The accused was locked up by Justice
BogaIt for examination.
S,1rc nr Rr,I EsrArE A III. Mnl-
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-10-25
PROPOSALS FOR RATIONS.

HEADQUARTERS MARINE CoRps,
QUARTERMAsTEa's OFFIcE.
Washington, October II, 1852.
PROPOSALS will be received at
~ this office until III O'Clock q m. on Thursday,
1.-The tn day of November next, for furnishing ra
Itions to the United States Marines at the following
stations for the year 1858, viz
Portsmouth, New Hampshire;
Charlestown, Massachusetts,;
Brooklyn, Long Island, New York;
Philadeiphia, Pennsylvania;
Gosport. near Norfolk, Virginia.;
Pensacola, Florida; and
Washington, District of Columb
Each ration to consist of one pound and quarter
|of fresh beef, three quarters of pound Of mess
pork; eighteen ounces Of bread, made Of superfne
flour, or superfne flour. at the option of the Gov,
|ernmen; and at the rate Of six pounds OF good
coffee, twelve pounds of the best New Orleans
isugar; eight quarts of the best white beans; four
quarts of vinegar; two quarts of salt; four pounds
lof good hard brown soaps and one and hall pounds
Iof good bard dipped tallow candles, to each hun
kdred rations
The beef required shall be delivered on the order
sof the commanding officer of each station, either
lin bulk oeby the single ration, and shall con-
|sist of the best and most choice pieces of the
carcass; the pork to be No. prime mess pork; and
the groceries oftbe best quality of the kinds named.
Subject to inspection.
No bid will be entertained at this Office unless
by two suretes for the execution of
1.-The contract, if awarded The sutficiency of the
!sureies must be certified to by some official per-
sson.
To be endorsed 'Proposals for Rations." The
lowest bidder will be notified of the fact through
1.-The fdat Office.
Oct l4-Seec wtNovll