New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-05-13
CITY ITEMS.

There j. a NOV ment on foot among some Of the mos;
respectable gentlemen of the city to get up series Of
plimentary benefits for the family OF Mr. Bsrnum.
the Napoleon Of Managers, whose recent financial dis
asters have driven him into the Elba Of Long Island.
The purpose of these benefits is to secure home for
MI b. s fan lily, the beautiful retreat of lrsnistan hav-
ing been sacrificed on the recent failure. 1t was at
frst suggested that these benefits should be given at
the Crystal Palace but believe that idea has been
abandoned, and other localities will be provided.
Probably each of the theatres will volunteer night
60 ard thus give opportunity for variety OF time
ard attraction Whatever the world may think Of the
"humbug" constantly charged upon Mr. Barnum,
il certain that nc man has done much for the en-
tertarmept Of the people, nor has any given more
generous return; and confident that the public
only wait the opportunity to testify their appreciation
of the services of the manager, and their sympathy
with the misfortunes OF the who sacrificed large
fortune than humbug' the creditors Of con-
cern in which he was not shareholder.
William Mitchell, who was for several years the
Manager Of the Olympic Theater, 10 broadway, died
on Sunday Mr.. NJ ives born in England, and made
bi. debut actor at Eewcastle-Gpon-T Tyne. HIS
first appearance in New York at the old National
Thea,tr, in Church street, in 1897 Since the closing
Of the Olympic he has lived in retirement.
Tie Touro Literary Institute gave entertainment
last evening at Clinton Hall, the occasion being the
opening Of their lecture-room in that building
Addresses and essays were delivered by A. j. Often
hoefe. Lafayette Gosling J. s. Cohen, j. Galinger
b. Emanuel, NJ. Lyon n. Dittenhuefer and Joseph {.
Levi The exercises were eplvened with music On
the piano forte end violin by Geo 5. Salcmons
The Board of Aldermen lat evening cOncurred in
the report to widen Reade street ~ feet on the north
side, between BrOsdwoy and Washington street.
Controller Flaeg sent communication to the Boara
declining to accept the increase Of 1000 to MS salary
az proposed by the CouIemen for the reason that lie
was always opposed to such measures as contrary 10
rerenchDent and reform. Several efforts were made
by up town members TO Introduce resolution TO locate
he new City Hall in Madison square, bat without
success.
nsjoiity Of he Board Of Supervisors have signed
aoal fora meeting to morrow (Wednesdas) afternoon.
Some Of the Democrats met yesterday, and ADJOURNED
FOR wsnt Of quorum. They Ell probably meet again
today with The same result
The Board of Managers Of the American Baptist
Missionary Union vii meet at the Diversified Church
on Tuesday ard Wedns sday Of this week, ct 10 a. w.
Judge Harris will preside. On Thursday anc Friday
the American Baptist Missionary Union VIII meet al
The sane place at 10 No. Gov. Briggs will preside;
DR. Wsylard and several other distinguished persons
WI be present; and the questions OF Missionary
policy will be debated az attracted much attention
IN the American Board at Albany. On Thursday
evening the Rev. X W. Cushman Of Massachusetts,
viii deliver the annual sermon
Among the freight list Of the schooner Peerless, Ja.'
arrived from Kingston Jamaica, is some 5000 worm
Of platira and gold dast to Mcsquera & Co. Ihs
part of'hO treasure saved by the purser OF the e.m
chip Osprey at the tine of her burning ct hnss.ou
std is the first direct importation Of gold aus "'"