New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-12-10

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New-Ycr&. va inccrpass-t 10 February. 1851. rA
Provisional Bi,hop. the Right Rev. Horstlo psae..
a. tie head Ct the Msssgsss and the vistors u To
IpstiiVton. The object is to provide comfortable,
hone for two classes Of homeless fe0ses under twenty
yesrs Of sge. The fnt class-those who have jus,
eStertd On Vicious course Of Life, but have not &c,
become hardened che seccud olass-snd to this it il
DtenSed TO cevote TIE chief attention--very young
girls who have not yet fallen, but are in immineot
peril Five Of this class arc already at the House Of
Mercy. II Is the intention, IL sufficient meSrs pro-
vided TO have accommodations Tor about Que hundred
irmates, in buildings arranged that q ey can BE-
classified. Both classes wll attend daily school II
necessary, and daily religious services They will also
have some suitable trade. TIE sun n pre- ,ent re-
qured is about so 900, Of which $500 sre secured
II is proposed to Purchase iSe acres Of lard ia the
upper part Of the Issrd Of New-York, and 70 erect
thereon the necessary buildings AZ present the h,ue
and grousds formerly occupied by the late Major
Gideo, Lee (cf which the lease was purchased aud
given to this object for three years By citizen Of
Eew-fork are used for the Institution and viii con-
hnue to be 50 up to April, 1857 when other accommo-
6stion must be obtained until permanent premises are
secured. The Institution may be visited a. any time
BY persons suitably recommended The ,nsgers are:
The Right Rev. Horatio Potter the Rev. wtlism
Richmond, Valentine Mott, NJ D., Charles Ely; G.. G..
Van Wsgereu, Secretary, No. II Wall street.
Donations may be sent to Mrs. Richmond, care Of T.
A. Richmond, No. 1875 Broadway (ap stars) TO either
Of the Managers, and to Messrs. Stanford & Swords
No. 637 Broadway.
AsorHER IsvxyrIoArIoS.-Ths Commit ee on Re-
nd nIia 49, 70 ri If NJ
Tucker Chairman, met yesterday afternoon in the City
Hail 10 make examination into the affairs Of the late
Street Commissioner. memorial was presented by
tire agent Of the Bur- estate against the payment of
81 SEQ for fencing certain lots. man named CLAY, to
whom the contract was givep petitions for the pay
ment Of said amount. The work was charged for at
the rate Of 81 81 cents foot; the ordinary price of
fencing being 81 cents PER foot. The job was given
out in contracts less than $50 each. Mr.. George
Rogers was the only witness who appeared; but
particular examination was entered into as he asked
time to refresh his memory by consulting the books.
DUANE STaETr The Committee on Streets Of the
councimen met yesterday in the City Library for the
purpose Of correcting an informality which existed in
the report relative to the widening Of Duane street..
SUICIDE BY TAKISG CORROSIVE SUBLIaArE.-Cor-
oner Hills held inquest yesterday at No 81 Marion
street upon the bWy of Fedele Abbote an Italian, IS
wears of age who committed suicide by taking corro-
siye subimae. The deceased, it appesrs, was book
binder by trade, but had been out of employment for
the last three months, and having no means of any
consequence. was dependent upon some friends with
whom he lived at the above place for his support.
This dependence, though he was aware that he was
welcome visitor, preyed heavily upon his mind, and
finally led TO his self-destucton. Immediately after
swallowing the poison he began to grct the act, and
proceeded fast possible to Centre Market, where
he n ct friend to whom he stated what he had done
lie then returned home, physicians were sent for, but
their effots proved unavaipg. and death ensued two
hours after he had swallowed the poison. The Jury
returned verdict of suicide" Deceased was an
unmarried iran and had relatives in this country ex
cant Al si.fer and her husband.