New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-01-02

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| PROFESSOR ANDERSON AND THE Poor
Yesterday afternoon this noted individual distributed
1000 loaves of bread of lbs each and 1000 pieces
of meat of lbs each, to as many poor persons, In
the shape of New Year gift. procession was
formed on the occasion and passed through the prn-
cipaI streets of the City, in the following order
| Carriage containing Professor Anderson
and his agent, Mr.. Wilton.
! Band of Music.
| Banner, bearing the inscription,
| The Real Remedy for the Hungry
! Five vehicles filled with Bread
| -Four vehicles filled with Meat.
number of flags, &c.
The cortege attracted much attention as 1t passed
/ through the streets, and on arriving at the Astor
place Opera House the provisions were taken from
| the vehicles and arranged in the great hall.
number of tickets had been distributed to one
thousand poor persons on the recommendation
| of he Aldermen and other persons In the differ
| ent Wards, and those holding tickets assem-
| bled at the doors of the Astor-place Opera House
| at O'Clock. They were extremely poor, Judging
| from appearance, and each Of them received the
bread and meat they expressed themselves thankful
for the bounty OF the Professor. The distribution
was superintendent by number Of Police Officers
and the best order prevailed The Professor Is ex'
| tepsiyely known as 1.-THE Great Wizard of the
North,' and this great specimen OF advertising will
| doubtless, be appreciated by considerate public,
| who will honor him by visit to his Temple OF Ma
eic. which is open at the Astor-place Opera House
For our part, however, we should have more respect
| for benevolence which was less ostenatous. This
kind does not exactly accord with the doctrine OF
| alms-eving laid down in the Sermon on the Mount
The bread distributed was manufactured by Messrs
| Simpson e. Kemp, bakers, of the Bowery, and the
spd Rdfker'S
in Broadway
~ The jackson Guard" Capt. p. ID.
Kelly, intend celebrating the anniversary of the
battle of New Orleans, on the approaching anniver'
| sary by parade, after which (about oclock 'ne
| Company will return to MIR. Powelfs montgomery
| Hail. No. 76 Prince-st., to hear an Grafton, 70 De
| delivered by p. Gillon, Esq. The Company also
give an invitation ball, at Tammany Hall, on the
| same evening.
~ The Wallace Guards, Capt. G. Will
| kins, were on target excursion on Monday. The
prizes are distributed as follows LIST PRICE double
| barrel fowliDg piece won by William Reed Cd, sill
yer pitcher by Peter Duffy Sd, hafa-eozen silver
spoons by James p. Taylor 4th, silk purse and 81,
| by Samuel Watson; 5th, gold pencil, by Thos. Hen
derson 9th, gold key by Walter Gilissin 7th, gold
| pencil. by George Cutler sth, S. hat, by Harvey
| Yeoman 9th, envelope containing SO, Thomas Nell
10Th, do Capt. wilkins; 18th, gold pencil, by Wm
Smiles 18th, wreath, by Campbell 18th, do. VIM
Tough l4th, CO., James McKnown 18th, do, VIM.
Longman.
~ The Broadway Bank has purchased
the lot on the southwest corner OF Broadway and
Parkplace. They paid 100000 for the 10. and build
ing, and are TO have possession next May.
u The HUTCHINSON FAMILY have taken
the Metropolitan Qate TripeT, Hall for Tuesday ere-
ning nsrt, when they will give one of their free,
hearty, soulinspning Concerts, for only % centsa
ticket They will of course have bountiful house.
~" Barnum's Museum" recently burned
a. Philadelphia, was sold by Mr.. B. last summer, so
that The great Snowman loses nothing by the fre
r. Prof. Whitney advertises three lee
| lures on Oratoxy, the first on the 9th inst.
BOARD OF SUPERvIsoRs.-W Wednesday,
The bills of the Sheriff for 81 27s and OF Mr.. Tay-
lor keeper of the Hail. $l,6s3 81, for refreshments
in the tea ROOM ordered to be paid as was also
$3.50 to Messrs. Sanford and Willard, as counsel
fees ID arguing mandamus as 70 four!eenth "aru
| election. 49,
resolution to pay Ephraim L. Snow $4ss for
| services on Sunday as Clerk OF Police Court was
| adopted
similar resolution to pay d. NJ. Frye $3.50 for
| similar services, was lost
report was presented in favor of paying Justices
Civil and Police Courts 900 each and the Clerks
81 400 zach, as laid on the table.
| The Committee reported adverse to paying coun-
Sc fees, &C., in case of B0ldlDg. Adopted.
| Several petitions for relief from tax were pre-
| scented ana referred.
GRAND LARCENY.-A young man named
| JAS F Decker was on "Wednesday arrested BY officer
Ackerman, charged with stealing watch and seve-
RAJ articles of clothing valued IN all at $780, from the
| house OF Samuel Britton, OF Northheld, Staien
| Island. He was taken before Justice Bleakley for
| examination
AGGRAVATED AssAULT.-A man named
VIM Kidd was on Wednesday arrested by officer
Poxers ofihe Fourth Ward. charged with an attempt
at rape upon the person OF Mary Ann WINS, cnno
| wears OF age. The affidavit Of Physician who
subsequently, attended the child, states that an as
| sault OF the most aggravated character had been
| committed upon her person. The accused awaits
| exanilalon.
ACCIDENT. "A German named Henry was
| seriously injured on Tuesday afternoon, In conse.
lpon his head and shoulders while he was In the act
OF removing 1t from a wagon st the corner OF Cnes,
| nut ard Oak. SITS. He was taken 70 the lNtl Wafu
| Police Station where he was attended oy Dr. IN
oerhl, after which he was placed In charge OF MS
| tnencs
GRAND LARcEYY-A carpenter named
| John German was on Wednesday arrested, cnafeeo
With stealing chest OF tools, valued At $3.50 from tne
work shop OF Mr.. John C. Coulter NO. - kixins.on-
| ST The accused in the employ OF MI Coutei,
| and shortly after the tools were missed, aosen.ee
himself from the shop. The property was suose
| Ouently found a, Simpsons Pawn shop, No % Cnss
| hsm.st where the accused had pawned II Tor ".
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