New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-11-22
CITY ITEMS.


associated with them have eIerted themselves most
berevolehtly in this matter. Ms. Brown generously
threw open her elegant rsrlors for this occasion and
about l0ladies and gentlemen assembled and listened
with the greatest delight TO the entertainment.
The musical part of this entertainment was planned
and secured by the tact and energy of Mrs. Metcaf
Pond. Mr. c. ". Beames conducted and presided at
the piano. Miss Hawley presided at the harp, and
was rspturously encOred. Among the performers, al
Of whom generously volunteered their valuable aid
were Mrs. Pond, Miss Hobby, Miss Han'y M.
Chase and Mr.. Cafery. The whole performance
gave the greatest satisfaction. The amount realized
from the sale OF tickets is now more than 500; but
oil is not cole cted.
During the nterlade the Rev. Mr.. Peters of VIII
hsmsburgh spoke few minutes most eloquently. He
sad it was entirely unnecessary for him to enter into
the story of the wrongs of Kansas though we caun,
but regret that so many have not yet got their hearts
or their ears open TO these wrongs Who would have
thought that in only three-fourhs of a century from
the foundation of Republic could have had &C.
csson get up such social concerts this to gather
aid for the relief Of the dis,resses of those suffering
from the most cruel oppression in our own land, and
deprived OF atbe essentials of true liberty But there
il no cause that is dearer to the heart of
woman thsn that which calls here tonight. Every
dollar that rrgs into the purse that being made up
for Karsas rings dollar into the foundations and
perstrucure of civilization, education and religion for
oil that follow in the footsteps OF Freedom Wherever
Freedom goes there 90 all things fair and bright, and
pure and blessed.
The Ladies Charity Fair at the Crystal Palace will
close this evening and urge those who can to swell
by their presence the thrOng that will naturally be at
tracted tLither. The proceeds are devoted to hos
pita in which all who suffer and need are ministered
to without distinction of sect country; and feel
sure that few shilngs rarely be spent CON-
mondably than at this Fair.
l.. b. +. suggests that fund be raised for the
Home of the Friendless" upon the same plan as our
"Tibune Kansas Fund" and sends us 81 for his do
rat,n. The idea is very good one, but we cannot
take charge of the fund Kansas is national matter
this is merely local Money for 4" The Home" should
be sent TO the managers.
PHIIu.RmoSrc SocIErY-The first concert Of the
fifteenth season Of this excellent Society off this
evening at the Academy of Music. Madame La
Grange lends her valuable aid on the occasion.
Messrs. Goldbeck piano) and Doehler (violin) will
also assist. The following orchestral pieces will be
performed: Beethoven's Symphony in Minor:
Overtui ef--" In the Highlands by n. w. Gade, and
Medea BY Cherubin The final rehearsal takes
rlace this morning at 10 O'Clock. Conductor, Theo.
Eisfe!d.
The Hon. j. NJ. Benhsel has been in this city since
last Saturday, and purposes remaining eight or ten
days.
Judge Strong will sit at General Term next week in
place Of Judge Peabody who is to preside at the trial
OF Lewis Baker, which commences Monday next at
New bWgh, Orange County.
Tie election rioters were To have been tried yester-
day in the General Sessions but owing to the Illness
of their Counsel Richard Busted, esq, the case was
postponed until the first Monday of December next.
Billy Wilson, Alderman elect, is one Of the accuscd
a largo numher of his friends, well Of those
indicted with him, in court expecting TO witness
the tIial.
Richard Busted, esq, Counsel to the Corporation,
lying i'll at his house with attack Of scarlet
fever Three OF bis children just recovering from
the same disease.
J. W. N sends US s. for the poor widow and her
chic. Merry other letters, containing money, have
been received by u.s. which have been handed over
to NJ c. C. direct. and glad to learn that sub
stantial relief has been afforded the poor family.
An ESoRNors ScREw-MesEs. Jas. Murphy &
Co.. Fulton Iron Works, have completed the propel-
Ter for the United States steam-fdgate Niagara. The
propeller is made Of brass and is sad to be the largest
in the world, weighing over 81, 900 pounds.
The EAsTErLY BOUNDARY OF THE Cnr.-The
Committee on " harves Piers and Slips Of the Board
of Aldermen, Mr.. Corwn, Chairman, met again yester-
day afternoon in the Clerks Office, City Hall, to hear
the remarks OF property holders and others in regard
TO tie etg of the oasery boundary line OF the city.
Ex.Iieut Gov. Patterson and the Hon Preston King
Of the Harbor Commissioners were present.
Mr.. Patterson made few remarks of a very inter-
estipe nature He said that the time not far dis
tspt when all of our large vessels would enter this port
through ne-Gate, aud that it was not advisable to
narrow tie width Of the river too much or a cafe
Anchorage could not be obtained. There was not suf-
fceut accommodation row forthe commerce. During
the past fea,On vessels were kept in the stream, and
ore yesse was detained 10 days before her cargo Of
sslt could he discharged. If the river is filed up
where vii you 90 for anchorage From Lowbers
bulkbead to point the opposite shore, the distance
ia about g 400 feet and the depth Of the water from
Houston street to Blsckwlrs Island from nine to sixty
f.t He alluded 10 the wet basins which had been
proposed, but the property OwnerS had so strenuous
~ Objected that the Commits oners had, in measure,
abandjned tie idea. The Commissioners willing
to give 10 porety holders all they could reasonably
ask but wss their duty 10 protect the commerce Of
the city. which was yearly increasing.
Tie Hon. Preston King also made a few remarks,
after which Judge Barbour behalf Of the property
loider.. addressed tho Committee. The substance Of
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