New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-12-11

the rear Of No 81 Sheriff street Some vomsa who
occupied one OF the rooms had kindled large Gre Of
shavirgs in the fireplace, and thss the cot IN tie
chimney was igpited. No damage.
CITY ITEMS.
TpIPrRG's F.RrwrrL Concern At NrsLo,
GlRprS.-we are requested to state that, in orinh
accommodate the great demand for tickets to TAL.
berg last Concert this evening, the entire house vi
be thrown open at the uniform prce o. Thus vi
be obtained 600 additional seats, which will be placed
at the disposal Of those persons who bay their hekea
at the door this evening In consequence Of this ~.
rapgement there will be no fifty cents admission, aN
the entrance on Crosby stree, will be closed.
The RrrupLIoAs FssrvAL.-The Republican ks
tiyal at the Academy on Thursday evening nett WI
be. without doubt, msst delightful affair Col Ere
mont. Gov. King and other distinguished gsuilemer
have already sisnied their intentions to be present
The Union Temperance Meeting at the Broadwy
Tabernacle, this evening will be attractive, especially
TO the various societies.
The case of the Rev. DIR. Pennington asains,hs
Sixth Avenue Railroad Company for assault and Bat
tery in eiecting him from one Of their cars Will he
tried in few days. In the mean time, those Of bio
friendlwbo feel interest in seeing the question eg
" tested as to whether corporate company, chartered
for the accommodation Of the public, have the ghtb
eject respectable passengers simply on accoant Of
color or race. will meet to-nght at Sloh Presbyterian
Church, Prince street, to raise means 10 assist Dr. p
conducting the prosecution.
ANOTHER TRAP TO CATCH PEofLE.-The attenda
Of the authorities is requested 10 well at the corner
Of Thirty.second street and Ninth avenue, which hM
no cover, and therefore dangerous trap for persOu
passing A little girl fell into il on Tuesday shenooa,
and would have been drowned but for the e1ert'cnsd
penon who was passing at the time.
ST. NICHOLAS AssocIATIos.-This association, co.,
posed of the attaches of the St. Nicholas Hotel gave
their annual soree, on Tuesday evening, at the Ctl
Assembly Rooms. A goody company was preseas,
and to the music discouIsed by Dodworths Bud.
dancing was kept up until a late hour Of the night
Messrs. Rafferty,, Ryer, Ralfe, Storms, Marin ssd
Parsons scted Is floor managers. The reunion WAS q
very happy one.
A FAsHIoSABLE FEIE.--The mansion OF Mr.. Larry
OFinnegsn, in the romantic village Of Gowanus, ws
the scene Of unusual brilancy and display on Saiu
day last The house Is spacious one situited % the
bank Of our beautiful boy, surrounded by pguresIus
scenery, and furnished with taste and elegance The
ffte Ia d,uner was given chiefly in honor Of Coua.
seltr Flynn and bride. Although, understood,
was intended 10 DO limited in number, IL wa, nevsrhe
lees large and brilliant sssembage Of the dStinguhed
and fashionable world. Among the guests prsssat
were Mike Molonoy, private watchman Phslm OGu-
dy, street inspector; Teddy McEDty Murphy, pred
fs; the Hon. Mr.. Smith; Shsndy Msccsty Of the.
royal blood with host Of members Of community, Off
GERS Of no amy, practitioners at the bar, &c. Among
the lsoies conspicuous the two brides Mrs. Coua
selor o Flynn and Mrs. Private watchman hoonoy, be
side several other peoples wives daughters nieces &C.
Among the young bellies none seemed 10 win more gen
eral admiration than the beautiful and talented LADY
from Commuhipaw, now on q visit with the hostess.
Other brilliant bellies from Avenue w, by their beauty
and ssprR gave zest and charm TO the festivities Of
the day, amid music, dancing and flowers The hand
some aud spituee hostess elegantly s..ired slghs
blue cslico with eleven Aounces, won the hearts Of
both old and young by her devotion 10 the comforts
and pleasure of her guests. The audscious sbsndo,
with which che experimental in the potables ws'
worthy the intensest admiration. With such suspciou,
openings in the fashionable wod the present sessoa
bids fair to be the gsyest Of the gay.
PROTESTANT Episcopal TRACT SocIErr.-A meet.
ing Of the Managers Of this Society was held 90 Toes
day evening at No. So East Thirteenth street. The
Treasurer reported ITO IS in the fund. The agent
reported that the distribution Of last month he'd been
127 402 pages and the sales "a Jas pages An sppcs-
ton of the Rev. Mr.. Clerk for tracts refersd "
Committee Of Two, the Rev. DR.. Haight and Mr. e.
Curts
PISTOL SHOOTING MATCH FOR OsE THousAso
DOLLARS A sIDE.-The great psto-shooting match To-
81 600 a side, between John Travis and Samuel \
Suydam, which has for several weeks past kept ~
sporting world on the qui vve, came of on Tusdy
evening at Academy Hall, Broadway, in the pse's'Ss
OF from six hundred to eight hundred persons. Anas
those present were large number Of the spornsga"
and the perzona friends Of Travis and Suydsm-
At the end of the stage was placed Large ~
plate, which was drawn the ordinary sized figure"
a man.
In few moments after the hour announced f@ ne
commencement of the sport, the parties with NE.
judges appeared upon the stage, and were Fccs'.ss
with loud applause. The distance, ten PAGES, MAVEN
been measured, the terms of the match were ~
nounced. Each party was to have forty shce, w
the one making the most hits ct the target ~
the winner. They were not to raise the pissa ~ w
word fire" and not shoot till after the word one
The preiininaries having been arranged, each pay
fred fiA shcts by way Of getting bis hand in and g.
ing knowledge Of the pistols to be used on the o.
sion. These shots on both Sides were eIeellen -
received applause.
The great match was then comrneBced-A~
Lawrence and Brent acting as Judges, the forna r