New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-12-27
CITY ITEMS.

enthusiastically feceNeu' co zoo, were various other
ta pieces, He had every reason to be content with
he psmbers and spirit Of his audience. Madame
p.taais. whom We heard in rather dry air OF UaAss
.shbted ugch artistic skull, and lie clear soprano.
a. may be considered valuable addition 70 Tho
soocen room. IL Is useless, however, for an artist TO
,set anything bu, clearly defined beautiful melody
ts the concerroom unless it be an English ballad in
s later case II the words are touching and insprins
hsy ohos redeem with the pubic an indifferent air.
o. TO- dull music set to sacred words. takes hold
fs Of the audience through tie great religious senti
uest. In this light could name celebrated pi.ce,
vhiA are unsteady destitute of merit, but which
bsdiioa has commended to Christian hssrers because
he words are taken from the Bible.
A controversy has been going on between The Ex-
,vsss sewspsper, and Mr.. George p. Edgar. Acting
% the Chairman Of the Library Committee Of the
yossg Mems Christian Association, Mr. Edgar, with
ne ooacurcaoe of the entire Committee, excluded
9kBzprcss from the reading-room Of the Association
On tho ground that 1t is an immoral publication. Asa
matter OF opinion, we think Mr. Edgar does no inus-
bee 70 that journal in his estimate Of it's character 1t
would be difficult to name another publication conduct.
I'd with less regard to the laws of truth and proprety
Or Rkay 10 exercise q more burtfal influence on the
public morals where ii is circulated We understand
that the whole subject will up for discussion at
meeting Of the Association on Monday evening next
SCHOOL FAIR.-The pupils Of Colored Grammar
School No. 1, on Mulberry st, near Grand bold a
Fair during the holidays, the proceeds to be applied 10
he purchase Of an organ which set up last Sum-
ner, On which about 800 remain unpaid. The girls
have started paper, edited by themselves in which
the the articles sale
joth. Should any Of our readers chance to be bensv-
clenty inclined, we would recommend them to call in
Ut thi Fair where will be found some really elegant
things suitable for the season gifs.
The Christmas and New Years Festival to aid the
Free Episcopal Church Of the Good Shepherd, the
Rev. Ralph Hoyt, rector, will continue open uutil
Thursday, at the Chinese Hail. Broadway, above
Spring street. Toys fancy goods Refreshments and
the automaton trumpetsr.
The ladies of the Congregation Shearith Israel are
holding fair at Academy Hall, No. 663 Broadway,
Tor the benefit of poor Israetes aud respectfully So
hct public patronage and cooperation. The proceeds
arsg thererom to be distributed by the Society
ior tho Education Of Poor Children and Relief of Iud
gent Persons belonging to the Je wish The
fair viii continue every day and evening except Sab
bath, anti the 3lst inst.
The Board of Aldermen's proceedings last night
we're heavy, but chiefly of routine character. The
Brick Church resolutions, removing all doubts to the
validity of the lease, was concurred in Eighty Com
nissienes Of Deeds were appointed.
THE CoLoRED EVENING ScBooLs.-These Schools,
under the direction of Mr.. Wake and Miss Tompkins
have had a larger attendance, and made better pro-
gress than before. They cosed with interesting
exercises Tuesday evening, and viii reopen on the
first Monday in January.
THE CASE OF THE NEw GRANADA CoNPAHr.-Tbe
examination of James A. Requa, and others, of the
New Granada Canal and Steam Navigation Company,
charged with efiaudog Mr. Emis Goulard out VI
deed of louse and lot, valued at s ,000 by false
resumed yesterday afternoon be
fore Justice Connolly. The direct examination Of Mr.
Goulard was resumed and he reiterated the sub
stance of his affidavit, already published; but no
hcts of importance relating to the transaction were
ehcted. The examination of Mr.. Goulard will be
at the next meeting which is named to
lake placed this saturday mo,ning) at 10 o'clock
Orr THE TRAcK.-As the Express passenger train
nom AlbsEy to this city was near Germanto Sn on the
Hudson River Railroad rail accidentally broke, and
ths engine and part of passenger car was thrown of
the track doing little damage.
% A CosTRAcToR IN TRoUBLK.-Yestsrday afternoon
The Committee on Streets of the Board of Aldermen Of
which Mr. Briggs is chairman, met in Mr.. Valentines
Office CITY Hail. to make investigation into the
subiect matter contained in the following oommunica
hon preseutsd to the Bard and referred to said
Committee.
10 the Hoao,qJle he Board Of Aldermen;
The undersigned is ole OF the eetmstors Ior paving
WITH blocks Ls1nsson avenue sr onsaeS b. me
IL of the ContrOer on the Sth
ins Of the undeIssaee sjesea msnous
award John b. Morrill, al price IN the aggregate
8 200 higher than the undeIsEned .,.
your Board coHdIaAon but At my reqoes 1o over
The respectfuy petn' your honorable ooay 70
ts ned can hearing being satisfied ne eau then
show evidence why such awNa shouo NOS
s p S'a ae and yS SE6 sTtkISsa2a
, X.,o, o,h Doc. a. 1855. No 81 Wall street
M. Buckingham stated to the Committee that he
had put in his estimate according to law 1t was the
lowest estimate, yet it had been thrown out on the
ground that the security insufficient. lie nad
offered security worth $1,000.
Mr.. Commissioner Taylor acknowledged that No
threw the bid out because the security was insum-
Gent. The same party who went security Tor M
was security for three other parties on
the same job and he Mr.. r. knew that he was not
worth the money.
The Controller said that he was pressat when the
s.imstes were opened and told of this case by
Mr. Taylor, and knew OF the rejection OF the bid. Inc
Comussioner. he said had the night to reject or allow