Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-04-20
New York Correspondents.
NEW YnRK Anril Ia

New York, April 10, 1855.
The MatseH Investigdtion.--A meeting of the
committee appointed to investigate and find out.
If possible the nativity Of Chief Matse took place
yesterday afternoon A number of witnesses were
examined and Mr.. Matsell was put upon the stand,
but nothing of any moment was ELECTED from them.
The committee adjourned to meet next Tuesday.
B,srton's Thedtre.--This popular place of amuse-
ment, it is said has been sold to A. T. Stewart &
Co., for the sum of $4,000. The building is To-
Gated Immediately opposite the Park, and it was
thought at one time that the ground would be
bought by Uncle Sam for the Post Office Depart
ment, but ] have lately learned that the property
known as DR.. Springs Church in Beekman street
and Park Row has actually been secured by gov
eminent for that purpose, and the location cannot
but give satisfaction to the public.
Seamen sent to Boston.--On Monday last eighty
seven United States seamen, we're sent from the
receiving ship North Carolina, at the Brooklyn
navy yard, to Boston. It ID supposed they are in
tended for the sloop-ofwar Cyane, of Greytown
notoriety. The enlistment of sailors ia going on
very slow, notwithstanding the large bonus and
advanced pay offered.
Consecration.-Th Chapel Of Ease, Just compile
ted by the corporation of Trinity Church. was yes
terday consecrated as Trinity chapel. The build
ing constructed Of Caen stone the windows stain
ed glass, and the interior is very richly ornament
ed and it is said to be one of the most splendid of
A Wanderer.-A very intelligent lad, of some
ten years Of age, was found wandering about Tho
streets ofBrooklyn, yesterday, who gave his name
ms Edwin Co0mbe. He says he Is son of Rev.
Kennel Coombe, of Philadelphia, and left home
about four weeks since for fear of being punished
for the mischief done by another boy. He spent
some three weeks in this city, lodging at the STA
ton houses, and procuring food as best he could,
when he managed to get across the river, and af-
ter weeks wandering, was taken to the station
house, and If not claimed by his friends this week,
win be taken to the House of Refuge. The boy is
in a truly pitable condition.
14saother Order from the .hayor.--It has been
represented to the Mayor that men who have
charge of the street-sweepers and others employed
by the Corporation often discharge the for the
day, on the least indication oil rain thus deprving
them of their wages. This, he says, has become
great evil, and cannot any longer be permitted.
This order is addressed to the heads of the several
departments.
Sailing of the Baltic.-The steamship Baltic
took her departure at her usual hour to-day, for
Liverpool. She takos out 26l passengers, and
81 1898, 900 in specie. In the list Of passengers
notice the names Of Mr.. G.. w. Gregory and fam
lily, Mr.. John 0rson and son, and Captain +. G.
Bryan, Of Baltimore.
The Wdtchmdn, a local story of New York, il
in the press Of Messrs. Long & Brother, and will
be published early in the ensuing month. The
principal character in the book was many years
since city Waterman, but who has long since
passed away, leaving children, who are now citi-
zens of this city. II is spoken of by those who
have had an opportunity to peruse its pages, while
passing through the press, in the highest terms
Of praise. l.. s.