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New-York daily tribune., 1856-05-02

City Judge CApkoS declined sitting asa Gamma
sioneT ID the case.
hr SusrEED spoke a. considerable length. CON-
montLz 1pon the letter sent by his chent 10 Jui,e
CaproD, aud the hitter sent by the City Judge ~ the
Mayor, both Of which we give "a follows
NEw.Yosx. April z, lasi
Hc-- JvDGg CAFEos-Dsdr SD To my utter s.toai.h nsn,
surDeed the Who have robbed OF 90
u pIopeIy G1d uAEsed for Afs the public hi.h
.e di'obsse OF duty Are they to uapaDssd II
cTiuiI al key d-lu0n aud II Il
intention. II thew uDpunibei appeal u thu unefrn
tribuLsI Of public opinion sbo viii 6nd n-. verdict.
Respectfully, yoar obedsnt s-rysnt,
Officer DENNIS TRACEY
OFFICE OF THE CITY JUDGE. NEW YoRs April TO- 1856.
Hon MAYOR WcoD-Dsdr Sir: The inclosed note, super
scrted 90 ne refers Official action Ia which could
have taken part have recollection " bs vnsr or
CT are Ie1 b Honor the Recorder must
have ard the deaedsls the note would not have
been directed TO self who associated " "a that Office
AeT reflect tue subject OF tbs note has seemed u ue
that the II casts the nrsrEg OF the Conr OF
Which m.mler, and especislly the pa pablo inJucs
associate tie Recorder sud also 20 the District A.
ioey SemsLd that -houd .ee the note In your h.nd-he
member Of the Police Department sud hivinr
eci. psius attach bis superscption
the dignity of his official station
eond Judgment dear Sir. in which have conf
make what action your part, a. bead OF the
police Of the city, will be n ost appropriate
With sentiments Of respect, am Sir, Jolf. 49, mn,
Tie argument Of Mr. Busted terminated the ctse,
no evidence being adduced.
The case Of Charles N. Vandervoort, Thirteenth
Ward charged with dsobedence of orders in refusing
To- report himself for patrol duty, next called, aud
sftera few remarks on the part OF Judge BEEBE and
Mr. SPENCER was dismssed-tbe counsel shO~ing
that there was misunderstanding on the part of Dir.
VandervoOrt. The Board then sdjourned.
New-York daily tribune., 1856-05-02
NEw-yORK PRISON ASSOCIATION.

The Executive Committee Of the above Association
held its regular monthly meeting in their Committee
Room, Clinton Hall, Astor place, on Monday evening
the 2sth inst.
Present-Richard Reed esq, in the chair; Messrs
W. c. Gilman, W. A. Busteed, Stephen Gutter, Hen
ry A. Oakley, James G. Holden
The minutes of the last meeting were read and ap-
proved.
The Treasurers Report showed that s2Go had been
contributed to the funds since their last meeting-a
sum altogether inadequate to meet the necessities OF
large number of persons discharged from our state
Pii-oDs, ,Ials and Pententiaries.
From the Diary OF the agent it appears the following
had been their operations curing the mouth:
Upward of 400 persons had been visited in our City
Prisons. These faithfully reproved advised aud
encouraged, their respective cases seemed to re-
quire; III complaints weie cautiously And impartaly
examined; 80 Of these, advice of the Association,
were abandoned as frivolous, and too diminutve to
occupy the time and attention of the Court; SO per-
sous, charged slight grounds have been discharged
from our courts and prisons on their recon- nenda-
ton-not Of whom could be recognized as having
previously been charged with crime; % discharged
convcts received pc unary aid each OF these were
selected the nosJ Upefu of those who promised to
reform. In consequence OF an exhausted treasury,
very many bu partially and temporarily helped,
while larger nuuher, especially from our County
Jails and Peufent1 were reluctantly cent empty
AWAY" IL of tie above were supplied with such
clothing as they most required persons found en-
plo, mept aud are now placed where they may earn
an honest livelihood. Alrta ady has this Association
been i, strumetal in awakening general interest on
the subject of prison discipline and the condition of
the discharged convict, anu, although they have not
accom- pished all they could desire, they have done
much to rneliorae the one and very much TO alayate
the wretchedness Of the other
II much to be regretted that the contributions to
this useful institution not commensurate with the
daily pressing claims upon them; they are dong
good work; and were the public conscious OF its ex.
tent and character it would doubtless secure the ma
terial aio go inospensably necessary to develop its
benevolent designs.
Contributions of money and clothing viii be thank-
fully acknowledged by the Treasurer Henry A. Oak
lev, esq., No. 66 Wailstreet, or line addressed to
Abr Bea No. Is Centre street, in rela ton to clothing,
shoes shirts and the Ike will be promptly responded TO-.
New-York daily tribune., 1856-05-02
PUBIC MEETINGS.
THE 1Fh,u WARD KNOw-NoTHIyGs.


The az II Couueil No TO control the Chry-t'e
street sehol House job and thereby 10 emb,lm t'eli
in achi,. cure, will fall heavily upon pOsterity. 1t is
said the obdae contractor refuses to the Know
Nothing School officers the poor boon Of myhmen-
tary slab the main entrance, because not called
for by the specifications
Ever viglant in his duties, our reporter Sltur
day evening was eaTly his post. great crowd had
assembled before the hour for opening, watch indcs
ted an exciting session The chef topic wa the &C
ton of Alderman Gdfths IN the Irving matter. Their
growing and gumbliDg resenbled caucus, though
tie debates were neither orderly nor decorOus. Some
spoke OF tar and feathers Of expulsion, some Of
baLirhmert but of simple vote Of censufe.
The argument for this latter was to carry ont
the modern spirit of the Order 10 wit: entire indf
ference TO The requirement Of public Office, aid con-
sequently entire absence Of all that low plotting
which loaics sometimes cloak with intense patti
otism. This course fOally agreed on in caucus,
and to push il through without debate.
Fiy-iour quds received an extra squeeze from fifty
four pairs Of American jaws, the electric gave
brought order from uproar. The minutes OF the last
meeting kept by Bro. COrson and those of our
reporter, shc we'd wonderful similarity. The sp-
pIova Of one set would therefore be no impeachment
to the other. Some kind friend presented the name
Of Bro. Henry Smith for obligation, but an overdose
Of black balls excused him. Bro WAISwRIGHT stated
his Inability to catch any of the reporters OF The
TRIBUNE, aud upon request was discharged from the
Committee. Only two hours consumed in ballot
ting ballotting and fighting the tTo names to
complete the Committee, which was so unceremoai-
ously dispostd Of at the previous meeting.
At the signal agreed in caucus, Bro. JACKSON
offered the resolution of upon Alderman Grii-
fiths for votirg to confirm Mr.. James Irving to the
Office of Superintendent Of Public Buildings also that
copy of said resolution be sent to each Council 10 the
city. ard to each Of "our' Aldermen As soon as it
was offered, the Alderman was allowed TO explain.
He only said. some of bis comrades had "payed of
On him, and now he had got square with them. Fur
ther speaking was unnecessary. Bro. WHEELER
assured the Council that the thing was all right that
the Alderman had made him understand it perfectly.
Bro CoRsoN raid little, Bio. JACKSON said little,
Others said little and then the resolution was passed
The Council is fast approaching that singular Pc
rcd when it VIII be expected of all who can be pre-
vailed on to accept public Office, to so manage it as
TO- cheat all the brothers, and thereby to secure for
themselves and the position ITSELF an immortal con-
tempt.
New-York daily tribune., 1856-05-02
TEACHERS ASSOCIATION.

A meeting Of this Association was held on Saturday
evening in the Hall of the Board of Etucstion-qute
a large number of teacher, being present. HESRr
KIDDLE, esq, presided.
The COMMITTEE appointed TO revise the iol of mem.
bersbip presepted full and able report recommending
that non paying members be omitted from tie roll,
which at present consists of nearly ESQ members. The
report was ordered to be printed, and will be acted
upon at the next monthly meeting
A communication was received from the Board OF
Trustees Of the Association, announcing donation OF
100 volumes from the Hon. 5. :. Randall, City Su-
pe,intencent for the Library Of the Association. The
thanks of the Association were rendered TO Mr. Ran
dali for hi. liberal and valuable donation.
Mr.. s. NJ. PERKINS of Ward School No. 40 read sn
essay upon "The Teachers Profession" at the con-
cusion Of which vote Of thanks was passed 70 hr.
p. for bis able and instructive paper.
Several new members were elected, and the A.so-
ciafinn Adjourned I'LL MAY.
New-York daily tribune., 1856-05-02
WHARyES PIERS AND SLIPS.

The Committee ON Wharves, Piers and Slips Of the
Board Of Aldermen, Mr.. CoRwIE Chairman, held a
meeting yesterday aft. for the purpose of COZ
iderng the various papers referred 20 them. 1t ap
pesred from some of the paper that in large number
Of slips on the North ana East Rivers minor slips and
bulkhfads were being constructed without permission
from the Common Council These slips were source
of great annoyance to large vessels, and they
being constantly filed up with refuse matter would
Ultimate ely cot the city lerge amount for dredging
The Committee determined upon examining all the
piers and slips preparatory to making their report.
New-York daily tribune., 1856-05-02
pURTTC HEALTH.

The Committee on Public Health, Of the Board OF
Councilmen, Wm 7. Craye, Chairman held a meet
ing on Wednesday afterno )p in the Council Chamber
for the purpose of considering the several petitions
frTed to them relative TO the filing up OF large num-
Der of sunken lots in the Eastern section of the City,
The Committee will probably report favoably to the
prayer of the petitioners, who set forth that the stag
rant water settling in these lots after rains is exceed
ingy deeterous to the health of persons residing in the
n.inl.hnrhond
New-York daily tribune., 1856-05-02
CIT Y I TIE N s.

ACADEMY or MUsrc.-The production of William
Tell" was accompanied by the reappearsuce OF
Badiali, who was most cordially received. To night
Lucia will be given for a single time.
New-York daily tribune., 1856-05-02

SxAIL-Pox, YLLLow FLYER AsD MEAsLEs Small
pox continues to be developed among the emigraut
passengers who were landed at Quarantine from the
Empire State. Twenty new have made their
appearance since the passengers were landed. The
ship being thoroughly cleansed ventilated and fun
gated, under the direction Of the Health Officer.
The brig Franklin, Mate Putnam, from Ponce, T. K,
New-York daily tribune., 1856-05-02

The Geographical Society at Paris, in its drst
nual meeting for 1885, awarded its prize for the most
important discovery during the last year to DR. Helm
rich Bsrth. The next prize, of golden medal, was
a6judged TO Mr.. T. Geo. Squer, of the United States,
for his Central American Researches.
New-York daily tribune., 1856-05-02

Madame Anna de Lagrange and S. NJ. Gottschalk
will give concerts at the following places; On Satur'
day, May 6, in the City of Newark, N. J.i On Thurs
day, May in the City of Brooklyn, N Y; On Tues
day, May II. at the City Of Albany N. Y on Thurs
day, May -, at the City of New-Ilaven, Conn.,
New-York daily tribune., 1856-05-02

Mr. George Jordan will have benefit at Laura
Keenes Varieties on Saturday evening, when the
"bleMar Heart and " Novelty will be performed.
New-York daily tribune., 1856-05-02

WHAT THE CITY HAS BErS CHARGED FOR lsyEsri-
eating THE NATIVITY OF THE CHIEF or POLICE
The Committee on Police Of the Board of Council
men to whom referred the petition OF Branch and
others to be remuneraed for services Tered IN the
matter of the Matsell Investigating Committee, met
yesterday afternoon in the Council Chamber. The
following ore the bills which have been laid before the
Committee for services in this matter. The fist Is
that of the renowned Branch:
The Coronation Of the City of N.w.York, to stephen
H. Brench Dr-For 81 TO borrowed from Alder
man ]. II. Briggs EI.Aldernan Thomas Christie'
Chief Engineer Alfred Carson, Samuel snedon Geo
steers ard William Cults Nsyes,) which was co1se'
10 Of 4Seen BTsss Tucker aud HOmre 10
For 1890 which Mr. Branch devoted to the same object,
ard which taken from his private purse....... Ao
New-York daily tribune., 1856-05-02

We are requested to state that Mr.. Dix lectures this
evening at Clinton Hail. Astor place, on 81 Russia and
Constantinople"
New-York daily tribune., 1856-05-02

What action the Committee will take in reference to
the matter remains to be Several of the gentle
men interested in the matter appeared before the
Committee yesterday and asserted the justness and
legality Of their claims.
New-York daily tribune., 1856-05-02

THE Hat WANTED. Whoever has possession oi
"that hat" will please forward it forthwith to The
NashriHe Union and american, from which paper we
clip the following editorial whopper in reference 10 the
funeral Of Bill Poole:
"He was followed to the grave with all the parade
and pomp Of King an Emperor, with four hun
dred carriages and seren hundred cfergymen in the
procession"
New-York daily tribune., 1856-05-02
....ssss.s... ~
EDWARD VAN kASSH

The Corporation TO c. Lamb, DR.. s,,
ie5s-J January H. to sleigh hire employed T As SPoc~
poir. Couur,ee IN case Of W. Nstssl. flS
The bill of Counselor Nash for $osl ~ IS The last
but not least
New-York daily tribune., 1856-05-02
JENNY LIND" ("

The Soss OF CAPE CoD.-The adjourned meeting
of this Association was held at the Astor House on
Monday evening the 2sth ult. A large number OF
persons were in attendance. The Chairman, 4. B'
Croker, esq, announced that Seventysix gentlemen
had already enrolled themselves members. Several
new members were added 10 the list. The follow
ing gentlemen elected officers Of the Society Tor
the ensuing year:
President, Eben B. Crocker Viee-Presidents, j..
Foster jenkins, Jas. w Nye, ii. S. Croker JaSoo "
Hsllett, Elisha Croweu, III. Underwood, Seth Cr2Spy'
s ". Lewis, James A. Smith, Edw n. Collins, VI u
Holmes, Joshua Atkins, Amos Howes; SecreeAyir ir. ~
Crocker Bodfsh; Treasurer, Y. d. Basset,, y, ~ '
NEE ting was addressed by Matthew Haze o1A'n e't'
UtAyY FoRGERns-ARREsr OF fuSfITh.-ro-
lcem.p Mssterson of the Chiefs Office yesterday ar
rested. at the Grard House, man named Elijah W.
Broom formerly drover from Ohio, charged with
bsvpg some months age, forged drafts, checks, &c,
70 the amount Of over sl9oOo, by means OF which he
dsf,srded various farmers and drovers out Of large
.nm.. and decamped with the proceeds to Calforns.
n. as arrested while in San Francisco and brougn'
back 10 Ohio but by some means regained his liberty
without trial His arrest yesterday was on requi'
.i,on from the Governor Of Ohio upon the Governor
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-04-12
Ratification Meeting To-NEgsat.


AS We announced yesterday morning, there will be
q mass meeting of the citizens Of New Orleans this
evening" Canal street, at the junction of Royal and
St. Charles Streets at hafpast seven o'clock for the
purpose of ratifying the nominations of Fillmore and
,Donel5on. All persons favorable to the election Of
those distinguished gentlemen to the Presidency and
VceP Presidency Of the United States, expected to
attend.
We are not advised of the progress of arrange
ments for the meeting, but presume everything has
been as thoroughly attended to as the brief notice
given permitted. The platform of the Clay Monu-
mental Association will be used, we understand, for
The occasion. 1t iseonvenient and well arranged, and
will seat large number of persons.
We have been informed that some Of the ablestand
most eloquent speakers of the Southwest will deliver
addresses but as we are not absolutely certain in the
premises, we forbear the mention of names. There
will be no lack Of orators, however, we are firmly
persuaded.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-04-12
Steamboat Departures This Day.

- ,...-- MOBILE.
Florida lIuchngs MASTER arrival at The Lake Of the
O'Clock N. Ponchartran R, Geddes 10 Bank Place,
CONVICTION.
Virginia Pearl Hoffman, the arrival Of the l2 O'Clock H.
PoutchaFrau D. G. Lowber No 9S Magazine street,
agent. ,
Creole Nelson MASTER the arrival at the Lake oil the
O'Clock A. NJ. Pontchaygsin II, Gcddes 10 Bank
Place, agent. ,,,., -
National McManus MASTER at o'clk Lewis Snapp Co.. 81
ARKANSAS RIVER,
Moses Greenwood Thomas master, At O'Clock l. SEapp
Co, and 7. B. Smith, agents
CUMBERLAND RIVER
Nashville Belsnyder, MUSTER At O'Clock. T. Nixon, IS Union
''>>' '''s TENNESSEE RIVER.
Choctaw Smcdie master at o'clock Lewis snapp Co, 81
Front street, agents
OUACHITA RIVER.
City Of Cairo, Yocum, master nj u O'clock T. B. Smith, T.
New Ievee street, and Arthur 4 Co, agents.
Louisa Keeling master at O'Clock. Lewis Spapp Co., 81
Frontstree agents.
RED RIVER.
B. E. Clark, I.odwc master at O'clock Lewis snapp CO.,
street and 7. D. Smith, u New lew Ieree agents.
Storm Moody master, O'Clock Lewis Snapp Co.. 81 Front
street, and n B. Smith, IL New Leyse agents.
Union, McWillRm, master, at O'clock p A. p. H. BEinton
Co.. Lafayette street, agents, Il
YAzOo RIVER. 5s5s "a
ssle Robinson Powers, master O'Clock r NJ. John E.
Hyde Co, IS Poydrss street, agents.
STEAMBOATS, LEAVING ON SUNDAY.
TEXAS
Perseverance, Sheppard MASTER at o'clock A. II. Harris
Morgan foot OF julia street opposite Steamship Landing
agents.
LOWER MISSISSIPPI.
Belfast. Taylor master at O'cQSk :, " L Sharp Co.. 81
Front street. agents, Il
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-04-12
MIR. Pitnfan's lecture.

Mr.. Benr Pitman, last evening delivered lecture
in Byceum Hall, upon the subject of photography.
The science of photography, he said, is generally
looked upon as a new one, but it is new only in q
popular sense-new to our perceptions the princi-
pies upon which it is based are old rs civilization.
After brief glance at the primitive modes of COM
muncation, the lecturer proceeded to eXplaR the
inductve principles of sound and vocaliZaon, upon
which the photographic system is based He stated
that it was the result of the study and reflection of
many Of the deepest minds, and that his brother he
inventor Of the system) had only seized upon ideas
already put forth and reduced them to practical
account.
His advocacy of his brothers. claim to the merit Of
orignations certainly modest enough.
| There are few persons, he said accustomed to the
use Of the pen who have not felt the drudgery of
writing, and to show that there is ample reason for
complaint he illustrated upon the blackboard the
great number and variety of motions the hand must
perform to write the letters of our alphabet. All this
can be obgiated for it possible to make the transfer
Of thought TO paper rapid, easy and pleasant as
speech. s.
The relations Of the phonetics and the orthography
sofo9r language abound in absardtes No reason
ea:Ibe given for the different sounds of the same let
tefs in different words and the consequence is that
encumhered by this contradictory orthography-in
comprehensive to foreigaers-=the language is mis-
Represented abroad although the richest and creates
jim tlle world.
Tkelecturer then stated that the simplest geonetr
forms are used in photography to represent Vocaliza
tion and proceeded to explain the rudiments Of TIL
! system with the aid of diagrams and blackboard.
4 We do not think there could possibly be bette
teacher of this art than Mr. Pitman. His style Q
calculation is simple, clear and perfect; he impart
his information without effort. and it requires n
i effort to Understand him.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-04-12
Contested Elections.

e
f These eases continue5to drag their slow length
along II seamsas though they were never to be de-
termined. More than FIVE moons have waxed and
waned since tile last election, and although the
Law expressly orders the trial of contested election
cses Aslllnmari1y without delay, several Of
fen Vet remain to be tried, and when they will be
fried, III Con only knows AT the rate Of progress
which has distinguished and brilliantly illustrated
tile past five months probably next year or the year
after.
But for the occasional withdrawal contrasting par
is doubtful whether any adult of the present
would live to see the day made prominent
by tile final adjudication of these suits. And here,
before proceeding farther We will eorrectSan error
into which fell On Thursday morning
last In our leading article Of that day, headed ERE
port q the Grand We stated that ten election
cases Counting that of the four Assessors as one)
haye (ad) been disposed 81 by the First District
CONT iii max IAN average Of two ca
ses3 for each nonth. Wesshould have written flee
insteh dsof ten, and an average Of one case per
month"; instead Of tteo. Among the cases enumerated
Thy Ills as having been disposed of" by the First Dis
triet Court were five that had been voluntarily with
drawn blythe plaintiffs taken ont of the jurisdiction
of the Court and with the final disposal of which
the Court had nothing to do. So much in justice tt
persons directly concerned, and to the people, who
are entitled to know the fapidiy with which then
Judicial officers progress in the execution of the IN
mistakable mandates Of the law.
On Thursday, another withdrawal took place, Mr.
~. e.. Alpuente discontnuing his condensation against
Mr. Henry Bezou for the clerkship of the Third Dis
trict Court, after keeping the defendant from the en-
ioyment of his just rights for some five months This
must have been the conviction of the plaintiff orelst
lie would not have abandoned of his own accord I
suit for lucrative office. And thenJudge Robertson
contnued the trial Of four other cases over until Mon
day Whether the trial Of the cases will be proceed
ed with on Monday, or whether continuances will b.
granted, it is impossible to say we know OF an ap
plicaton for continuance in one case, where three
or four continuances have already been granted
Nous uerrons.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1856-04-12
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4 CORNER OF CANAL AND Bou RBoN5 SIT EETs, 7
Received per steamer Granada another invoice Of DRESS
952 GOODS, comprising the newest styles Of
LACE AND G AUzE MUsLINs;
FACE AND GstuzE ORGANDIEa; SaI
RICH PRINTED JACoNETSi 45f
45.. SHADED BATEIsTE;
s5 ~ RICH PRINTED COTELTNETS
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES; 5r S@-
II FIQUNGEn oRGANDIEs; T.
~ FLouNCED% BAREGEs; H-5s&
FLoUNGED GRENADINES; N
FLouNGED ORIENT AL GAUzEi
MISSES FLoUNcED BAKEGE. ROBES; a& #
SUMMER FouLARDs; Il 4
5sg @4s gsB5 SUMMER TAFFEFASi;
PRINTED LINEN CAMBRIA! DRESSES;
CnILDRENs APRONS ANDPANT.AIETTEs; s +
CnILDREN's EMBROIDERED RI BEs; Y
EMBROIDERED AND FLouNGED SKIRTS;
PARTISAN FLoUNCED SKIRTS; 5*#
| LACE APPLIQUE SCARFS AND MANTILEAS;
ESIBR oIDERED SILK sCAREs AND MANTILI4las
BRUSSELS AND AIENCoN ~,
| BLACK THREAT LACE Fl OUNCINGi 5stE+f
| EDGING;
rs. sHAWLs; JILL
| WELLS Ss
| ALENCON i" OVAL. SHAPE" FALLS
/ NEW STYLE MARQuIsEs; 4&
/ yALENCIENNE CoI.LARETTEs;
4% YALENGIENNE AloDIsTEs;
| vALENCIENNE CORsAGEs;
y.ILENOIENNE BERTHEs,
/ yALENGIENNE PEfERINEs;
/ EMBROIDERED MARsE1LLEs b AsQuINEs-
i Also +
q A most complete assortment of
FRENCH AND ENGLISH HOSIERY.
LADIES' WHITE COTTON HOSE;
4 LADIES' THREAD OPEN WORK HOSE; ~
i ~. LADIES, SILK OPEN WORK HOSE;
RICH FILLET MITES AND GLOW ES;
i j. LEVoIs s. CO.,
/ AZ 2pGt corner Of Canal and Bourbon streets,