Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-02
New York Correspondence.
NEw YoRK, Feb. rs, 1875


1Saa.s-At meeting Of the ten governors Of
the alms-house, held yesterday afternoon, the fol-
lowing resolution, after somewhat animated de-
bate, was carried, sic TO one
aPssolved. That the wardens of the different in
stitutions be directed to remove from office all
persons not citizens Of the United States and TO
report the names of the member or members OF
this Board upon whose recommendation SAID per-
sons have been in office, and when they VIII De
entitled to become citizens.
1t is gratifying to know that this individual is
making something Of noise in the world, and the
signs of the times shew that nothing will prevent
his taking possession of the White House in 1857,
If his life is spared.
General Houston's ad dress before the Mercantile
Library Association last evening was listened to
with much attention by very large audience, in
fact, one of the largest assemblages were present
three hearty cheers were given for the " Hero OF
Texas"
Pyovisions.--T is much demand at present
for vessels to take out provisions to Europe for
the allied forces in the East 1t is also said that
the Collins steamers for the next six weeks have
all their available room engaged for the same pur-
pose. While this foreign demand continues VIC
cannot expect much Of reduction in prices in this
country.
Done fora keeper Of a Broadway shirt store,
has sent letter to the Mayor, in which he says
that a gentleman selected number of articles at
his store, and ordered them to be sent to such a
number at the Carlton Hotel The porter who
carried the package met the young men at the
door of the hotel who took the articles and imme-
diately disappeared, leaving the merchant minus
his goods without receiving any equivalent. These
transactions are an every day occurrence, and it is
a mystery that people win not keep their eyes open.
Our city full Of class Of rogues who watch every
opportunity that offers to commit their depreda-
tons on the unwary.
IN Press.--Among the numerous autobiogra-
phies, &C., which have lately or are soon to be
published, probably there is not one which will be
SO eagerly sought after as that of James Gordon
Bennett, which Is soon to be issued from the press
of Stringer & Townsend. This gentleman has been
connected with the press in this country for some
thirty years, and with whatever paper he has had
anything to do his writings have been conspicuous
The publishers say in their announcement, the
true character of the principal subject of the work
is now, for the first time, made known to the pub
Lie, by one who cannot be charged with any bias Of
friendship for or prejudice against the leading jour
nast of the United States" The book will un-
doubtedly have large sale.
Dead-I mentioned in my letter yesterday the
dangerous illness OF Judge Edwards. The fears
then entertained have been realized the Judge
having died last evening" at the early age of forty
six years. As a consequence our courts have not
transacted any business to-day, except in reference
to the deceased.
Stock Market.-Stocks are down to-day, most
descriptions showing decided falling of, particu-
larly in the ances In State securities there is no
material change. Virginia skies sold at 95 IA /;
North Carolina skies, 81 Ia; Louisiana skies, SO ;
Panama bonds, second issue, 1os; California
seyens, 1870, 80 81; Panama Railroad lO7 ;
Canton Company "a; Cumberland Coal Compa-
ny, 81 IL; Pennsylvania Coal Company, 100 IL.