New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-01-03
CITY ITEMS.

The boys on R4nd Ill LELAND, too, had good time,
through the kind consideration OF their Governor.
Their dinner more inviting, their tasks shorter
and easier, and their rcceeses more lengthy than
usual. The children were likewise much pleased and
Instructed by beautiful model OF Mount Vernon,
hbi'ed TO them BY Mr. Yale .ho, together With Gov.
Draper, took advantage OF the occasion TO instruct
the Dung auditors the truths taught in the life OF
the Father Of bis County"
Several Of the Commissioners OF Emigration paid
witt to Wards leland, where they spent some time,
and tesied their appreciation OF the ,nduct OF their
employees The unfortunate inmates OF the lslsni
were otforgot'en; some cakes &C., were distributed
among them, for which they appeared duly happy
N1w YEARS PRESENTS IN THE Cusrox- Housr-
The CLERKS in the Naval Office, on Monday-Nex-
Years Dsy-presented each Of the Deputy Collect,
or-Messrs. Franklin, Brodhesd, and Hoffman,
beautifully chased silver goblet and cup Appropri-
ate speeches we're made on the occasion.
We are requested to state that Samuel Ieggett, of
the Empire Works, left his Office at o'clock p. NJ,
ss,h ult, since which bic friends have not seen him
Any information relative TO hi N, after tina. me- will
be gratefully received and literally rewarded by his
brother WIN. F. Leggett, No. Merchants Ex-
change. or Thomas J. Sloan, Empire Works foot of
East 25th Ct.
Fresh TOMATOES AT NEw-YEARs.-H W. Cros
by, Of Esston Pa cent US liberal sample OF fresh
tomatoes, put up in alright tin cans, which are
warranted to retain all their original flavor They
to be prepared for tabe-use in the same manner
"as when fresh. picked from the vines. Well, we
have tried them; they not quite good new,
bat are nevertheless most excellent and very whole
some addition to roast beef The only point that in
terests us 10 this they be put up in this way and
sold at prices within reach OF that class who have the
most need of adding cheap luxury to their table
GRArIruDE.-The laborers in the employ Of Moses
H. Grnnell & Co., and Cornelius Grinnell, are very
anxious to make public acknowledgment through
TIE TRIBUNE, for the liberaliiy and good feeling
shown them New Years DAY, as well rs for their kind
ne.s through the year, TO all who have betn in their
employ
The committee from the workmen say: We are
aware that those gentlemen do not expect or require
" such an expression OF our gratitude, but when
hearts are full il does them good to speak Quit
will add TO our happiness, If It does not to theirs
DIR. GRAHAM m STATE PRIsoN.-Dr. Robert NJ.
Graham, convicted of the mspslaughter Of Col. Lor
fenced TO the State Prison for seven years was yes
terd,y taken from the Tombs and conveyed to Sing
Sing 1t is understood that Graham will be placed in
the medca departing mt of the prison assistant ply
stefan. The convict, before leaving, spoke kindly
of the efficient Warden of the City Prison, Mr. John
Gray from whom and his assistants he has received
many favors during his incarceration.
PRISONERS FOUND ARhEp.-One day last week,
Mr.. Keene, Warden Of the Pebitentary, on Black
wells Island having ascertained that some of the
prisoners under bis charge had in their possession
knives instituted rigid search and succeeded in
finding about one hundred knives Of 40 many differ
ent varieties. Some of these had been very in
eenously made up from pieces of iron ground down
on stones some from files, caseknives ground down,
&c. What was the object Of the prisoners in getting
possession Of these weapons is not known.
The Court Of General Sessions convened yester
day-Sidney II. Stuart Esq., the new City Judge
elect presto ing-but owing to the absence OF several
persons who had been subpenaed as Grand Jurors,
and TO the room being out Of repair, the transaction
of business was postponed to Thurdsy morning next.
to W hch time the Court adjourned.
SrABBIsc ArrRAY.-A party Of drunken men got
into fight on Monday afternoon, at the corner of
Division and Clinton SITS, in which one Terrence
Tooe stabbed several times in the face by man
named John McEwen Policeman van Isssel and
he was locked up by Justice Wood tor examination.
Tooe had his wounds dressed by Dr. Churchill, and
was then taken home
MORE SraBBISG.-James Kelly, residing the
corner of Oliver and Water sts. was stabbed several
times in the abdomen, Mo- ay, by Richard John
soD with whom he wa fighting, and is thought 10 be
u.t.I IA IN fhA Nat
York Hospital, and attended by Dr.. Wright. John
son was arrested, and locked up by Justice Osborn
for examination.
IsJvREp IN FIGHr.--A man named Jas. O'Shes,
living at No $50 Cherry ST., received compound
fracture OF the skull while interfering IN night be-
tween bis brother and Lehey 10 front OF his resi-
dence, on Monday night. The injury was caused by
stone or brickbst with which L,ahey, it Is alleged
struck him. Leahey was arrested and locked up for
examination.
CHARGE OF HIGHWAY RoBBERr.-Four persons,
named Thomas Wells, John Cullen, John Marion, and
Mary Ann Forsyth, were yesterday arrested by Omcer
fitzgerald, of the Sixth Ward Police, charged with
having OIL Monday night, assaulted androo9ed ran,
els Osbsrn, living in Chatham ct, Of u in bills and
rpecie. They taken before Justice Osborn, and
committed TO answer the charge
CHARGE OF BrGAxY.-Geo. III. Fritz, German,
living in Baltimore, but temporarily stopping a. a
board ing house in West-st was yesterday arrested
charged with bigamy, IN having on last Christmas
day, married Miss Augusta Ruskum bosrder al the
sane house. he having, at the time, wife living 10
baltimore He was taken before Justice Osborne
and committed for examination.
Advertisement
A Pam oP PICTURES As LARGE AS LfFE.-
couple gentlemen engaged making pictures who tseps
lofty establishment Broadway have sfyersed within the
r. few weeks copied below We place their pspsoe con-
.detou BY side and leave the public 10 Judge whether
patronage By such likely add 70 the dignity