The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-07-21


xY-Nins OF the students OF tho Free Academy last
night cOnteneed in defamation for prize. The sxsr-
cife of DR. Parksrs Church, corner Of Twenty
second street and Fourth Notwithstanding tho
unpleasant westher the church WAS 6lied, majority
Of the audience being ladies. Professor Webster, the
Principal Of the Free Academy, presided having seated
with him in the pulpit Messrs Robert Kelly, Loreazo
Shepard and Charles Davis the Committee Of Award,
and few members OF the faculty Of the academy The
destinations were follows Tribute to Lafsyets,'
By Jared :. B.bcock well committed, but monoso-
nous In the delivery. Farewell TO the Senate" by
Gsorse E Hawss; too much Of the nasal twang in his
spseeH "Ths Nchsmist," BY Charles H. Kitchsl ex-
audience "Retort upon John Randolph" By wells +.
B.nning; too formal and cold. EuIsgy on Adams and
MA, by John Howe Jr.; might have been much i'm
proved Against the Invasion Of Canada" BY Hanlin
n ssvsay AMI
snmpnssaeo; loudly applsuded. The Dream" by
The .S.n aSs the
S S would hereafter decide to whom the prize
winch would be given to the victor the
then dispersed
The SAD AFFAIR AT KNdsroS.--The child which was
accidentally wounded at Kingston by the Nstiona,
Guards died ON tho 18th inst and was taken from,
Carks Hotel, kingston to Woodstock the residence of
the parents, for intermsut Col Duryce
Kemp, sergeon Cameron and sergeon Smith a,ted az
pail bearers. Appropriate exercises held in the
months and eight days old when Il died, and WAS laid
to be highly beautiful infant. Mrs. Cassel the mo
tion and may rot survive her inuriss Everything IL
is feasible to d. has been tried by the surgeons at
but nsr haze sS be q
is years OF sge and s woman Of more than ordinary
person 81 beauty, and for her to be cut off thus young
WoRKISGMES's CHARTEa NoMNAr1oNs.-A meeting OF
workinsmen was held 1t Hope Chapel Thursday even
ing, and the following named persons placed nomlna-
ton, to be voted for atthe ensuing fall election The
wcrkiDgmsn evidently determined to take time by
Of the xlmshoass, W + H.vesmeysr; sheriff, Solomon
Kipp and Alex Ming; County Ceri, ---; Corporations
Thee Judge Marin: cS1
plies, Daniel W. Norris; City Inspector, Henry D. john
son; Core ner, - Wilhelm; Street Commissioner, -.
ANsIvERsARY OF THE ALUMNI THE FREE AcADExY.-
The second anniversary Of the Associate Alumni Of the
New York Free academy will be held In the Church Of
the ruritans, on Monday evening, at O'Clock The
orator win be Prof George W. Greene the poet John G.
SAKE; and the exercises viii be varied with organ per-
formances BY George Washburn Morgan OF Grace church.
Pei UrsnoS CoSvRsuoS-The Psi Epsilon fraternity,
literary association, with branches chapters Har
ward, Yale, Union, Brown Amherst, Bowdoin, Dart
mouth, Columbia, and other colleges throughout the
country hold their convention this year at Yale Col
day next the 24h and 18th inst On Tuesday evening
there will Be literary exercises, including poem BY
William Brulsigh Esq Of this city, and an grafton
Of Yale extend cordial invitation to all their brethren
to be The society dine together at the Tonno
Hotel ON Wednesday evening.
A Boar RACE WITH OARs.-The Manhattan Boat Club
Of this city, (amateurs) on Monday afternoon last
rowed their four.oarsd boat Manhattan from the dock
foot Of Christopher street. North River TO the railroad
wharf at Yonkers Including crossing the river twice,
miles this ~as in tie opprssvs
and without change Of This club 10 in the
ath year q Il. ors.nsaton being composed 9. asso
that association being officers of the club The MEM
bers Of the club did not return to the city until Thurs
day
A RABm Doa.-Nan and beast have suffered by the
cheated term" Of the past few days, and whilst the
bpeds melting away, and seeking cool retreat In
lager bier collar, the poor dog is running wild
through the streets and parks looking vain for shade
One of those unfortunate animals found his way into
the City Hall yesterday, and ensconoed himself under
piece Of furniture in Mr. Taylor's ROOMS to the
great fear and annoyance of the members Of family
MI Taylor though the keeper Of the City Hail. did not
have ambition to be the keeper Of dog pound" for
stray members OF the rabd species, and he 90.
cordnsly sent for the assistance Of Of Chiefs
volver succeeded in giving the mad dog his quietIs.
nem.-Keep your dogs in cool place At home GIVE
| ard feed them lightly.
ALLEGED RECKLESS DRIVING A gentleman named YER
mJha was run over yesterday by James stanly, cart
man No ,os6 whilst it is alleged he rscksssly and
shameuliy running with another cartman that
crowded part Of the city opposite Tsm@Any Han near
arr. stsd BY CHEER Clark, Of tbs Mayor Once, and ws
as bis misconduct deserves His license has been
vohed and he bias been committed by Justice Osborne
to answer the charge.
| RESCUED FROM DRowNrSG.-Mr. Thomas DAILY, OF -
Elizabeth street was ed from dr. wnins We'd
nesday last At Rockaway, L. e. by Mr.. Patrick Bren-
DAD, Of liza Hester street at the risk of his e Mr. D.
vebtured beyond hts oeptn IN the heavy surf, and
would have been drowned but for the timely assistance
afforded.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD.
was surprised on looking your edition OF this
date to article stating that Engine Co No 38
about to AXE vial. to Boston which, sir ia error,
as the company alluded to have not contemp any
such visit and at loss know how such report
fhou Id have gained circulation Believing you to b. 1t
an times ready to correct take the liberty OF
requesting correction. With much respect your
obedrDt servant. II PlNrKSEY,
New York, July 20. Foreman OF Eogine Co. No 49,