New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-04-07
CITY ITEMS.

CITY ITEMS.
TYpoeaApHlcAL SocIErv.-The semi
annual meeting Of the New.York Typographical
Society was held at the Printers Free Library
Rooms. No. 800 Broadway, on Saturday evening.
when over a hundred members were IN attendance.
The first business Of the evening was choice OF Of
fcers for the ensuing six months, when tae foiow'
ing persons were elected: GEoRos MArHxR, Presi-
dent Daniel Goodwin, vice-Presidens; Robert n.
Johnston, Treasurer; e. NJ. skidmore, Secretary
James Marine, Charles McDevi.., Dudley C. Evans,
Daniel Nor.hrup, Thomas NJ Harper, w. n. Jayne,
George Forbes, Board Of Directors J. Bradley, L.
hrarian. semi-Annual Reports were presented nom
the past officers showing that the Society is in very
aourishng condition In ell its departments We con-
araa,la,e the members upon their honorable appre-
caiisn Of the valuable services OF Mr.. Mataer, who
has for series OF years faithfully perfor med the
duties Of Treasurer to the society. we unosfssahu
that important additions 70 inc Loiaiy ns poa,uis
well attended.
GREAT SpzEp.-We received at noon,
Yesterday, the Albany morning papers, per Hudson
River Railroad. The train left Albany AZ ~ minutes
mas, s and arrived at ThiIty second-ss at 90 past H.
Ti,na ,Iy,, hours and ten sinuiss The papers were
delivered 10 us by Mr.. d. p. steele, OF Archer q
CstraIders Express.
BoARp OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT
commupie alton. stating that Francis Carroll and
Ellen Malone have been admitted TO the Institution
of abe Blind and asking agreeahly to thai pro-
vision be made by the Board iof their cslhing ne
Small bills Of Geo. Nevin and 8. Werthenmar, for
arrestirg prisoners John q. Townsend, were or.
dered 20 Be paid-as was, also, bill OF Leonard
Hoffman for services as Crer of the Superior Court
In Jan and Feb, lSiS.
bill Of the Sheriff for sl,lSo was ordered 10 DO
paid
to the Corporation, in 10 resolution, IN IA
vcr of the right of Police Justices 10 hold inquesss
A certified copy of the ACT passed the Legislature,
authorizing the Supervisors TO raise, by tax snn
not to exceed $50 TO dofray the expenses OF the
City and County &c, talready published Filed;
Apetition was received from the Judges OF tae
Superior Court, recommending adclhonA pay 70 'ne
Clerks Of that Court Referred.
A report was received frem the Coroner, WIN az
inventory Of the effects OF persons on whom inquess
have been held and who have died without legal
Pofer's Fsid-The Recorder offered aresolution
that the Common Council be requested 70 repeal tho
resolution granting plots marked ~, " ana r IN
map, for apotteTs held. Referred
Passenger B0nds-The Recorder alluded 70 heavy
charge that had been compromised to counsel ard
offered resolution that the Corporation Attorney
report list OF the Law suits pending Ia his Office
between tho City authorities and the bondsmen, on
bonds given in relation 10 passengers in vessels from
apfoad, Win paTIiCuIafs' Aeopssu' Aujo"iAou'
AuRpERors AssAULT.--A German gro
Ger named John Loss, doing business at the corner
OF 10Th st. and Avenue Con Monday afternoon was ar
rested, charged with attempting TO take the iie OF
two stsge-driyeIs named Dwight Smith and James
Leonard, by shooting them. II appears that the
drivers vent into bis store and commences wrestling
together. Loss did not like the noise they made,
and ordered them of; but they, not going qutck
enough TO suit him. he took down six barr lied piece,
aad fred OIL five OF the barrels IN quick succession NJ
the divers One Of the balls took effect IN the
thigh OF Leonard, who severely wounded, and
several of them whfzzed by the ears OF smith, who
escaped being hum. bu. was awfuliy frightened.
large crowd soon collected about the place, and
p5ysicinn was sent for, who extracted the bali
Leonard. feeling much better after the operation
proceeded before Justice Mounttort TO maize q con.
plant against Loss, but was vefy much surprisedo
frd Loss there before him, telling his story and
deavoring 10 justify himself The Magistrate heard
both sides, and then locked up Loss TO ewsit
further examination.
BOARD OF ALDEEMEN --The Board met
on Monday evening at 81 O'clock after long session
es Supervisors.
Petitions and Rem0nstranees were received Por
new Hook and Ladder Truck for No II for Crotoa
pipes in i5.h-st, between % and 3d-ays for paving
4ethst., between 5th and eth-ays.; OF George J.
Gallagher fer 1853 balance fer advertising In Nei0-
York True Sun; for restoration Of old grades Of
ICshay. from 55th to 65.h SITS; of Engine Co. No l.
n
trading and repaving conner Of lih'st. end 4.h ay
fer relief from expense Of extending pier foos Of
Wsllst for new road from Kinssbndge road 70
HUDSON River aIIeacy made to be taken By the City
az q County road ofLynch & Cole for q share ofthe
Corporation advertising in The IRISH American for
tie value Of horse lost by reason Of detective
iha sending OF dead animals Sones blood and ofaI
fIom the City into that County for improvements
In Tompsins market foy tagging site walks In 9Th
81, between 5h and 9h.ays for paving 35Ih.st, be-
thai TART effa ketp
ST., between ltn and 5th-ays of Coiofed Orphan Asy-
um for remission Of Assessments aganst tho opening
and widening OF Walker st.. for repeal OF ordinance
prohibiting sprinAlin2 OF Russ Pavement OF Hook
and Ladder Co. No 5, for repairs to house TO flag
sidewalks II 3th from 2ia to 36th st OF Messrs
Leland for permission 70 erect four stone columns
In front OF she entrance to the Metropolitan Hotel
OF the National Guards TO have the walk across tho
Park n font Of The City Hall widened remon-
s.Iances against changing Termination OF Jackson
Ferry, Brooklyn side aud large lumber OF petit
tons Of private character, for reeffrom taxes &c
Dust and Mud az Broaduay--Seyerai petitions,
fencnflrsnces, &c, were referred to the Con-
nittse on Ordinances, who are 70 prepare a spe-
clai law for The sweeping and spriakling OF Russ
Pavement TIE OLD resolutions seem to be conflict.
ing AID inefechve-the fprinkleIs stop the broom,
and the brooms leave the dirt to be blown about 10
the cesfinent Of goods and persons We shall prob
noly have such law as wlli secure flor time at
lsss) he daily sweeping Of this pavement early IN
The nornirg and lis sprfn&ing 1T 10 ii O'Clock
A. "a. and perhaps ia the afternoon. II the pave
meLt from Duane 70 MonlGss be immediately
gfooTsd this business will be fixed about right.
The Nsr<tssntA WaJd-A resolution was adopted
psoyicing for ne immediate cleaning OF tae sEcets
this Ward.
Per Nc !, ". X "A resolution was offered for the
extension Of this pier TO length Of eco feet In all
Fire Tou0s.-1he Fire Committee were directed
10 report he expediency of erecting the tower or.
certd for Spring st. (cor McDoUgalj on the rear OF
the lot OF Engine Company No. IN Marion g., and
reaossrg toe bell from Centre Market.
CLEANING STeefs-The Street COMMITTEES are di-
Tecied 10 report ss 10 the propTiety OF having all
streei-clesning done before O'Clock A ~ Goth
sweeping and caring Of Gin. Very good !; but 8
O'Clock would be better, there being at tina. hour
very few vehicles In motion