New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-11-19

:, -. !. we'll worth seeing. ard may be set
-. ,Yiumpbant success. The leading chsrsc-
,a,, are well sustained by Mr.. and Mrs Bou'cioaut
n, and Mrs. Davenport Mr.. c. risher and Mr.
Burton.
I'M SrpIsG's CHURoH.-The excavation for the lew
" R,iek Church" has been commenced, on the property
rec. ntIy purchased at the corner Of Tbirysevsnth
,,r,a end Fifth avenue. The work Of construction
wi 90 On as rapidly possible The archi cctural
plans have not yet been Adopted but the Trustees pro-
pose to ert ct very fine eddce, Of brick, with lofty
s-elle TIE lot i. 100 feet 90 the avenue and about
$50 on Thirty -sevcuth street. Ii costs s)S,Vo
TEMPEKAscE.-On Monday evening the reZuiaf
weekly meeting of the American Juvenile Temperance
Society was held at the Demlt Dipensary, the large
hah Of which was crowded. After singing temper
aDce hymn the President Introduced Horace Greeley,
who proceeded 10 an able and heightened speech 10 IL
ultate the principe Of Temperance all classes Of
society SHOWING its advantages to man phys-
cany mentally and socially. Also urgag upon
the young to begin eahy-to resolve from
now to abstain-to avoid such poisous as aco-
hol, opium and tobacco-the ufe Of the latter being
very Injurious the ply sical and mental frame, and
cited several instances where mental arrangement aud
death had resulted from the frequent Of tobacco
He was followed by Judge Pearcy, who addressed the
ne ling on the terrible evils resulting from ntemper
ance illustrating his remarks by stating many fscts
which had come before bin.
Upwards Of 20 joined the Society. Although the
Association has only been a few weeks in operation
nearly n % have signed the pledge.
FINE ARTS -Messrs. Leeds & Co., auctioneers,
yesterday concluded FIVE days sale OF Ca'rara Marble
Statuary marble and alaba'ter vases, bronzes and
Psrian gooups, at No. SIS Broadway, uoder the La
Fargo Hotel. During the drst two or three days OF
the sale large numbers Of ladies' and gentl men vera
in attendance, but the buying at no time very
spirited and rome very fine statuary was Knocked
down at low figures The Carrara marble satuary
Id yesterday as follows Carved marble bust, Laura
by A. Cousani Of Florence, $34; marble dog, by lao
cagua, $i3; bust of Achilles $780, carved marble noe-
t.rD.ght candeabra from Or, stal Palace Of London
where it was valued at 81 800 cold for 81; marble
groud, Garyme de, by Benene, $i6O; figure of Flora
s95; group boy and nest, $50; Psyche, by Carter
500 Madonna, $50; figure Of Fidelity, by Franchi
s65 carved marble figure of Thomas Jefferson, lao;
Angel of justice go bust of Copernicurs, by Mar
cbeu, $40, group, Tasso, by Bastani, go; Fisher
Boy, ESQ; figure of Music, by Cousani, $3.50; bust,
Prayer, by Cali $40; Cupid and Dove, $40; figure,
Faith, by Marche't $50; Dying Gladiator, 500.
All OF these figures were on exhibition here at the
WoIlds Fair, Crystal Palace, aud were valued at
from 500 10 500.
THE CRYSTAL PALACs.-The Committee on Lands
and Places of the Board Of Aldermen, Mr.. Valentine,
Chairnsn, met yesterday afternoon in the Clrrks Of
fee, City Hall, for the purpose Of hearing further tes
tmony in regard to the valuation Of property in the
vicinity OF the Crystal Palace. Mr. Cutler appeared
on bella Of the remopstrants, and Mr.. White as Re-
ceiver of the Palace. The remonsrants presented
several witnesses whose testimony went to show that
the Palace in it's present location caused great de-
plecstion of the property 10 the vicinity Of Reservoir
square. Mr.. Cutler in examining the witnesses made
a great point Of the matter as to the Palace having
been used evening some months ago a. a meeting
place for the Co'ored Odd Fellows None Of those
examined yesterday for the remonsraots were the
owners Of any property in the vicinity of the Palace,
and simply gave then opinion as to the presence OF the
Palace depreciating tie value Of property. They
would rather have the reservoir extended than the
Palace to remain. Mr. White examoed several
witnesses bousebolders and Of opery in the
neghborbood, who were in favor Of the Palace re-
muDing in its present location. They said their prop
erty was benefited instead of being damaged. The
case was not yet concluded, but adjourned for fu-
tuIe hearing.
SPRISKLIEG BRoADwAY.-Since their High Might
nesses about the City Hall do not intend either clean
or sprinkle Broadway any other streets, why Will it
not be well for all tenants TO- morrow, and every morn
ing until rain comes to put on their hose and Wet the
dust thoroughly II there is any law against protect
ing ourelves from suocation, have yet 10 learn it.
IMPROVEMENTS IN CHAMBERS sTREET.-The prop
erty IN Chambers street. Church, for the last
fourteen ears known the Chambcrs-stree Savings
Bank a fine large granite building, and formerly the
pride of II at portion of the city, has been puc chased by
VIM. II. Carey who has commenced tearing ii away,
preparatory to erecti' two elegant stores, with mrbe
fir, us The lot is 30 feet wide aud 100 feet in depth,
running through to Reade street. The sum paid was
about $4,000.
VENTmATIor OF VESSELS "A meeting of the Com
ni,sioners of Health and several members of the
Board of Aldermen held yesterday afternoon in
MI Valentines Office, City Hall, when Dr. ID. X. Reid
appeared and explained his apparatus for toe par1ca
ton and cleansing Of vessels thereby preventing the
deteLtons of ships hi Quarantine with suggestions as
To the general improvement of health 10 the City Of
New.Ymk. The Or recommends the of special
vertiatng power ship board aud the destruction of
all ofluya by the action of fire. or chemicals
wherein dai ger apprehended from its escape, spec