The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-13
City Intelligence.


City lnteiIlgence.
THE SABBATH SCHOOL TEACHERS AND THE MORAL
DRAMA.
About one hundred Sabbath school teachers male and
female assembled in the lecture room of the Amity
street church. last night discuss the question whether
the SO called moral drama should be patronized by
essed Christians The subject 1t appears has caused
considerable commotion, for time past, among
portion Of the religious community the conduct Of
such ministers have been induced to lend
enance to the moral DRAMA has been freely spoken of
and censured 1t was therefore, expected that there
would be debate but the meeting appeared 10
be unanimous, the subject was not discussed The
meeting called to order by the President Bax
ter and after the usual prelininaries the question Do
excursions promote the interests Of Sunday schoos2
was debated This terminated, after about an
hours discussion without vote having been taken upon
it and the following preamble and resolution adopei:-
several Of the theatres in the city Of sew York
dramatic y the wsra Of q NM sse
SsssleI stove. EMIT ed Uaels TOMS CABIN and other
pieces Of similar character what called
s S 81 and in the DS of this
psrnicious pesis have been mad.
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duet Of the drama and whereas hays heard that
theatre for the above purpose thus sher
influence and example to ths aursmensof fOy.aDddss
Thai
whatever this new ss.smpt % sesnrs
the support Of the mors and Christian pub
nected Sunday school work to DISCOURAGE
What effect this action Of the Association OF Sunday
School Teachers viii have upon the moral drama /.
impossble to say but they appear determined
their utmost influence in preventing Ministers from Civ
ing 1t encouragement and support by their presence
THE EXCISE BOARD.
This Board, for the FIRST day Of the Eighteenth ward
sat yesterday at the Mayors office.
Lord and Councilman haher and Baxter. At the open
ing of the Board there excitement occasione
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sellers that he intended giving them the gooy
eleven O'Clock
Councilman MATHER addressed the numerous appli.
csuts lie said that owing to the absence Of the alder
man 1t would be impossible to decide upon any applica.
ton to-day He wished them to understand before he
took his seat, that there certain requirements Of
the law which must lie fulfilled If licenses granted
TO any Tie Board of Excise he said, would the
liberty Of asking certain questions, and he hoped that
would be offended at the questions asked az no
questions would DO put excepting those that Of
When the Councilman concluded there wa 90 ue an
plause from the applicants. He then added that he
woud attend to all applicants from bis district, and Mr.
Baxter would do III ewise with his district.
Captain Wang the Captain Of the Police of the Eigh-
teenth ward was present to mark out those who had
Ing the past year He questioned pretty sharply
upon the character Of their houses and by his cross
examinations made 1t quite clear whether or not the an
Icant entitled TO license. At IL O'Clock mach
10 the delight of the crowd, Alderman Lord made his an.
pearance and after short consultation decided gran
licenses in this ward but adoptinga different
that Of the previous cemm ssioners Il agreed that
each applicant should certain questions required
regard 10 the character of his house. tsocaty
&c and after such statements have been made By ali
the applicants the Board is TO take the list and enquire
the merits of each case for themselyes and then de-
eide who shall and who shall not have licen se the Ca
tain Of the Ward Police afterwards distributing the pa
rsrs to the successful applicants Therefore the whole
wishing to be licensed and to day will be spent in the
same way There are three handred and thirty two H.
quor dealers in this ward at the present time.
MILITARY PARADE OF THE FIRST AND THIRD BRIGADE
OF THE NEW YORK STATE MILITIA.
The First Brigade Of the New YorA State Militia con-
sstipg Of the Seventh, Eighth and Ninth Regiments will
visit East New York to-day The regiment, line 10 be
formed on Broome street. at o'clock precisely this
morning.
The Third Brigade, under Brieadier General Hi and
stan will also make their annual parade to day. consist
ing Of the infantry part only who are to assemble in
Gays rations. The line viii be formed In East New
York, Long Island nj half past nine clock AN Cars
will be in readiness at the Brooklyn depot South ferry
the place Of forming line The staff OF General Hall will
assemble at his dquarters at o'clock the
The City Guard, Capt. Ferris TO. day. make their an
nversary parade and excursion and extensive
preparations 70 have splendid time. The company a.
mule At their IN Broad ssy, at one O'Clock this
afternoon, in full korI, with their blue pants.
The company WIN leave the armory at two O'Clock pre-
cisely and viii proceed to Brooslyn the Pierrepont
ouse, there to rartase Of ENTERTAINMENT BY in lit
ton Of the proprctors, Russell Chase Co, thence
the steamboat George low foot of Fulton street. Ear
river, to proceed TO Glen Cove, returning tomorrow
evening At Glen Cove the vstes wi quarter az orros
bees Hotel The City Guard is the crrck comma
ncs OF city militia and know do things IN ia
ia style. Their excursion day will no doab. TO a
great entertainment TO all VIC participate in It Colonel
n. u. Van Buren,, Lieutenant colonel Homer Bosiylcl
Adjutant II. s. Blstchford and Captain A. c. Castle OF
one Of the Scottish companies, will 60 with the party
Il cir invited guests.
Company (, Jefferson Gaard Captain J. j. Rose. went
on their annual excursion yesterday to East New YORK
Twelve valuable prizes awarded to the best Shots
and the company bore home with them a well riidei
target
The Contn entail Guards Captain G. Helme will visit
Boston the coming anniversary OF the battle of Ban
ker Hin. The company will muster Mt their armory.
Eagle drill rooms, ut three O'Clock, r. NJ. on the 10th
leave the from the foot OF Colandt
Ave O'Clock NJ by the way Of Worcester route foe
Boston, where they will remain until Monday Afternoon
10Th instant.
Opp Fniows' HALL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL Erncnov-
An annual meeting OF the stockholders Of the odd Eel
ows Han Association Of this city held yesterday a
ernoon at their in Odd Fellows Hail. in rand
street All the board OF managers present and 20
hem submitted report Of the ansnc al condition
II the order for the year closing the Goth of April
asst From this report we find that during the year
The gross receipts have been. 7al 80
mount in treasury, April 80 1858 ....... se3 IL
Total Of funds on hand, april co. 1854 si2u4 ~ |
The entire Ii blities and Indebtedness o. the association
On the S0th April, 1853, $50, 440 90
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Having been reduced during the year...... Sf7So Is
~ The close Of the meeting Of the stockholders the
polls opened for the annual election OF board Of
gers the ins eciors Of election The polls
,ren from Ave to nine O'Clock, M, Messrs. John Mo
iee aud W. w. L. Voorh acting as the Inspector. When
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