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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-11-13
THE POLICE COMMISSIONERS AND
THE RIOTS.

To the Editor Of The N Y. Tribune;
SIR: In the two communications which you have
been so kind as to publish for endeavored to show
that by the existing law organizing the Police Depart
ment, the powers and duties Of the Recorder and City
Judge do not commence until applications for police
appointments or complaints against policemen, are
lodged with the Mayor. also stated that the great
of the draughtsman Of that statute was, TO
preserve the omDipotence Of the Mayor the De-
pamept all subjects, except the appointment, trial.
suspension and dismissal Of policemen. In this
munication wish particularly to explain the last
proposition and by demonstrating that the head Of the
Department ia practically Independent now as he
wee befole tie last revision Of the law " exhibit in
strong light the urgent necessity which still exists Cor
radical and effectua reform in the SYSTEM for a repet
ton of the attempt which in 1853 proved abortiye.
The Recorder aLd City Judge, when concerned rtM
tie Mayor, have power equal to his on all subjects
within the jurisdiction of the Board Of Commissioners
the majority can determine all applications and COM
plain which the Mayor may submit for lis action. No
~ ocemaI can be appointed tried dismissed, with
ont the cor cuence of the Recorder CITY Judge,
Of both of those officers but with the performance Of
these acts their power is exhausted. The Mayor,
the cor stituied head of the Department, by the
statute presumed to be the only legal judge of the
isience OF necessity for meeting of the Board and
the other officers but passive agents until they
notified of that necessity.
From this view of the subject it ia clear that a. be-
fore stated, the Mayor is practically as indepc1 dent
Low he before the statute Of 1853 was enacted
The third article not only gives no power to the Re.
corder and City Judge to originate meeting of the
Board bu. the fourth section of that article makes the
submission to the Board Of applications for police up
poihiments, and complaints against policemen wholly
discretionary with the Mayor for contains no pro.
vision or discretion imposing that officer the DUTY
Of limiting those applications and complaints To the
onnission for consideration. As long, therefore as
The Msyor desires 70 continue the police force un.
chan ged be can do So however inefficient or unworthy
the individual members may be. This state OF the
law renders policemen subservient TO his will. gives
him power which in many emergencies likely al any
tine to arise be could WELD with tremendous effect 10
promote bis own purposes Of interest or ambition and
finally make the police force, which wac organized
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-11-13
AMUSE MENTS-TIIE PROGRESSIVE
FRIENDS"
the Editor Of The ". Y. Tribune.

To the Editor Of The ~ T. Tribune.
SIR: The document emanating from this sect in The
TRIBUNE of Friday with the editorial commentator
Ct being literary curiosity" contains nothing 50
curious a. the evidence il furnishes Of the lack OF pro-
aress Oh the part of that body. The same ignorance
of other sects and consequent want Of charity for
them arising from the absurd Introduction of all re-
gious meetings and books except their own which dis
Dgush the stationary Friends, are apparent on its
face.
The "pont of progress, which they state with a
yspory expansion and wearisome platitude, is the
mertst tusm which no one ever thought of denying.
Ii they could far conquer their prejudces as to
attend religious meetings generally and read the Tract
Socieiys publications they would erase tue sentence
"Tbe sects regard amusements with a suspicious and
"uI friendly eye as benz ih the dignity Of man, at
"war with picty al ptrilous TO the soul.
The preachers ard writers OF these sects know that
the leope need no instruction the subject Of amse-
merits except in relation 10 their perversion and abase
Ard probably noI of them attempt anything further
in the way Of restraint upon the propensity for smuse-
meIts than there Progr ssve Friends do in this very
paper. Certainly, bone of them sfrm either directly
or b. implication, tie essential snfllness OF amuse'
mtDts .
lie only dea in the whole paper that conflicts with
he general tone Of Christian sentiment is that every
oinal ant Of mind or BODY Il an iniahb!e reveis
ton Of Divine lava revelation transeending the
authority OF any Clttu, uuoitiou VI
lever sacred or venerable And this is far from
nelr having been used argument by Dests in every
,ge and is copfuttd by every mans daily experience,
ell as by numberess passages in the worlds his
tory.
II lie possible that come readers of The TRrBvsr
nav he so little acquainted with the doctrines and
practices Of the "s,cts as TO imagine the existence
On opg them of such an evil this paper condemns,
and he nee be confirmed in preudices against religion
as absurd a. those which this body cherish. Let al
uch have the benefit Of The TRIBUNE for denial Of
The charges iIuated in this paper sgainst the
American Church"
Let the Progressive Friends know that the
seets" claim to be the friends Of every true reform
ano Of all real PROCESS Some OF them fully up to
lie Progressive Friends the subject Of Slavery.
II G rest will doubtless receive kindly their admoni
tions As TO other reforms it is possible that some Of
these "soeis may have the advantage of the " Pro-
sressive Friends Let each learn from the other, and
provoke one another only TO love and good works.
NIherefore Judge not one another any more for we
&" shall all stand at the judgment seat OF Christ"
PROGRESS.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-11-13
TREATISE or TIE POWERS AND DUTIES V IN 81.
THAN JUDICIAL or TOWN AND SOnHlnn III -
GERS In TIE STATE or NEW-fOkh., pS MUS

q. Hull. tyo. ~. 19I Absny: w Z I''1'' VI
Tie design OF this volume is to present a comPfe
hensiye digest of the State laws in regard to large
class of public officers in each town and county IN Ne"
York. The importance of such work Is evident
from the changes which have been made in this oranch
of legislation since the year si5 1t affords an mas
pensabe guide in the discharge of the functions OF
supervisors assessors, commissioners OF highways
superntendeLs Of schools county rea'urcrs and o.nef
local officers of similar character The matter OF tne
volume is udicously arranged for practical convent
ence-the various topics treated with eearness ana
logical order-and the style is distinguished Tor us
simplicity, its freedom from professional vtrbase' and
it, consequent adaptation to the popular mind. MI
Hull has certainly rendered valuable service to mani
cipal officers by the preparation of this work, which
cannot fail to facilitate the performance OF Their dues
in an intelligent and egal manner.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-11-13
4 KENTUCKY ELOPEMENT.
TEARS VERSUS PISTOLS.

About week ago. very respectable citizen of our
reighboriDg burg of Newport, named Micklewaite,
was applied to by gentleman for board and an apart
ment for himself and lady. Mr. NJ. ct fret objected,
hut the stranger imporunete- alleging that HE
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-11-13

presents some interesting statements with regard
TO the recent action Of the Vigilance Committee IN
San Francisco. She explains the causes when
rendered It's formation matter of necessity, and
justfes its proceedings ON the score OF the eAoep-
ticnal character Of society in that city, Her mar
rat,e, probably. gives the elearest and most c'a'
secuive view Of the subject that has yet been pup
lished.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-06-20
National Republican Convention.

PHILADELPHIA, June 20.-The Convention,
yesterday, after the nomination Of Mr. DAYTON
for the Vice Presidency was addressed by a
large number Of speakers, including John p.
Hale, Of N. III ; Mr.. Dorcheim, Of Buffalo !;
John A. King, of N. Y; Mr.. Carpenter, Of
Vt; Judge Test, of Ind; Judge Housley, of
Ohio; Ex-Governor Kent, Of Maine; Senator
Wilson, of Mass (; Judge Tyler, of Conn !;
Messrs. Blakely, Of Ky; Underwood. Of Va;
Davis, of r. l.; RUSSELL, Of Md Judge Hoar,
Of Mass Messrs. Branscomb, Lausau, and
Gen. Pomroy, Of Kansas.
resolution was adopted for holding a
young mems convention in September at Har-
risburg.
The committee appointed to inform the nomi-
nees Of their nomination are Messrs. Ashley,
of Ohio; Blocker, of n Y; HornbIower, of
n. j.; Hoar, Of Mass; Stevens, Of Pa Bing-
ham. of Mich Wells, of Cal; Cleveland, of
Conn; and Aldric, of Mass. President Lane,
of Indiana, was added as chairman
resolution was offered to hold the next
convention at Cleveland, Ohio, and was re-
ferred to the National Committee, il being
urged that in four years the spread of Repub.
lLcanism would enable the convention 60 20 20
Richmond, Virginia, OF Lexington, Kentucky
The convention adjourned SINE dis at 3,
p. m, after passing the usual resolution. of
thanks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-06-20
By. G. MCGUIRE, Auctioneer.
WE'VE BEAUTIFUL BUILDING
III IofR N caPner of md IA

Il LOIS nj the corner OF e and Sd streets at
Pnblic Auction On WEDNESDAY AFTER.
NOON, June 18th, at half-past O'Clock, on the
premises, shall sell Lots Nos and 4, Square
No. $40, situated at the corner OF north Il street
and Third street west. Those lots have been sub
divided to make six lots fronting each 25 feet 8
inches on north street, running back 1l6 feet to
10 feet alley, and six lots fronting "a feet inch
on Sd street, running back 155 feet to O.eet al
ley.
These are probably the best proportioned and
most egibly situated lots TO be found for sale in
that very desirable part Of the city for private
residence, and the sale should command the at
tention OF capitalists well as persons desiring
Hrst-class building site
Title indisputable.
Terms One-fourth cash; the residue In six,
twelve, and eighteen months, with interest, Sc
cured by deed Of trust on the premises
je 12-d JAS. G. MCGUIRE, Auct'r.
~ The above sale is postponed until
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, June 25th
same hour and place, at which time the beautiful
Lots on + street will positively be sold without
reserve JAS. u. MCGUIRE,
je cod Auctioneer.
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iADvEHfIsIMENr.


For SEvERAL WEEKS past it has been ru-
nofed through the city that q restaurant Of
the hrsteclass, conducted on the French style,
Is ABOUT to be opened in the First W ard. We
regret to not be able to name positively the
person with whom this capital idea originated,
nevertheless, If We do not err in our judg-
ment, We might almost assure the reader that
this enterprise is about to be carried out by
the eminent artist who for the past six months
has conducted the culinary department Of the
Messrs. Willards' Hotel, and who was former
ly proprietor Of the Napoleon hotel, Hoboken,
which was the resort of the fashionable society
of New York. He is the artist to whom we
rendered just tribute in our paper of the 9th
of February, 1856, for the splendid and mag.
nifcent supper which the Messrs. Willard pre.
sented to their guests on that occasion. (See
our issue Of thas date Should this capital
idea be realized, the First w ard may be proud
of possessing an establishment Of the first or
der, and one which will compare with any of
the kind in Europe or America. 1t*
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ByJ. c. MEG UIRE, Auctioneer.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE i'm.


proved and unim proved Real Estate on
the Islnnd-F Ourteen Dwelling Houses and sew
eral Building Lots BY virtue Of deed in trust,
bearing date on the sth day OF October. 1853, and
recorded In Liber J. A 3 No. IS, foIios 16s ct
seq the subscriber will sell at public SALE on
THURSDAY, the Sd day of July, 1856. at 6 n
O'Clock p. m, on the premises, Lots Nos Is, Is,
IL, Is, ~, %, %, and "a, and the north half Of
Lot No 25, in Square No 5i3, with the i'm prove
ments, which consist Of fourteen comfortable and
well-built Frame Dwelling Houses.
The above property Is located partly on Third
street west, between south X and l. Streets and
partly on south street, between Third and F our
and-a- half streets, In rapidly improving part OF
the city. The several dwelling houses will be
sod separately, with the ground appertaining to
each, and the building lots will be subdivided to
suit purchasers, and the sale offers rare and IA
voraole opportunity to persons DESTROYS to obtain
dwellings or to build or invest
The terms OF sale will be one third cash, and
the balance In s, IL, and 1s months, for notes
bearing interest from day Of sale, secured upon
the property by deed Of trust and If not complied
with In five DAYS after the sale the property, the
terms OF sale Of which are not so complied with
will be resald, upon one weeks notice, at the
risk and expense Of the defaultng purchasers. All
conveyancing at the exs sense Of the purchasers
CHAS. 3 WALLACE, Trustee.
je20-eo&ds JAS. c. MCGUIRE, Auct'r.
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DIED,

Suddenly, In this city, on the 10Th inst, JAS.
BARRY, recently ffom California, aged forty
years.
The friends and acquaintances Of the family
are invited to attend his funeral this afternoon
o'ck, from the residence Of his brother, Rich ID
Barry, No. % Missouri avenue.
On the 18th instant, LILLIAN VIRGINIA,
daughter Of Gurden c. and Helen A. Ashton, aged
months and 10 days. Portsmouth papers copy)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-06-20
By A. GREEN. Auctioneer
GALE BY ORDER OF THE URPHANS'

By A. GREEN. Auctioneer
GALE BY ORDER OF the URPHANS'
~ Court of Fishing Tackle, Seines, Boats
&c, at Auction.-On WEDNESDAY, the
25th day OF June, 1856, shall sell, by order OF
the Orphans Court, the Fishing Tackle, &c, be-
longing to the estate Of Thomas w Perkins, de
CEASED, sale to commence at 10 O'Clock a. m al
miles from the Navy Yard bridge, near the Poto-
mac, the following articles, viz:
l large new Seine, Rope and Corks
l Seine, Rope and Corks, which has been used
keel bottom Boat, with 10 Oars
2 Scows, 2 Look out Boats
4 Capstans, 3 new Reams, 2 Lanterns
% Tin Cups, Pots, Ovens, Kettles, Buckets
Lot Carpenters Tools, Chests, Wood Bowls, & c
Terms cash.
MARY A. PERKINS, Administratrix
je 1S-d A. GREEN, Aucticneer.
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ByA. GREEN, Auctioneer.

IMPROVED PROPERTY ON street,
Il between q and III streets south, and Lot
ne. 10, In subdivision Of square Ne. 500, at
auction.-On FRIDAY, June 10th, shall sell
I'm front Of the premises, at O'Clock p IN ,. part
Of lot No. 2 and all Of lot No %, in square No.
a97 having front on street Of As feet inches,
running back 100 feet to a wide alley, with the
Improvements, which are two good and nearly
new two story Frame Houses, which will be sold
separate. This property is nextto the corner Of H
street south. - .rt. H-.E.f.
immediately after the sale Of the above shall
sell lot No. 10, in subdivision Of square No 5S2,
having front Of SO feet on Second street west,
running back l5S feet to a wide alley between
south d street and Virginia avenue, on the Island
with the improvements, which are good two
story Frame House, &C. -
Terms: One fourth cash balance In 6, IL and
ls months, the purchaser to give notes for the de-
ferred payments, bearing interest from the day OF
sale. .. = TT. 60 .fa =
A deed given and a deed Of trust taken.
All conyeyapcing al the expense OF inc puf-
chaser. Title indisputable.
IL the terms are not complied with in five days
after the sale the property viii be resolo, attne
risk and cost of the first pure by advt ris-
ing the same three times IN the Nauonai intein-
peocer. - r : - 'sIia1 $50 A. GREEN
- la fONiatd AueueoeH.
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FOR SALE AND RENT,


EOR RENT, WITH OR WITHOUT STEAM
POWER.-The large, airy, convenient, and
well finished Hall next door to the Star Build
ings 1t is so by 80 feet In the clear, with high
ceiling, and Is capitally lighted Also, the store
Immediately under the west half Of said hall, rs
by go feet, fronting directly on Pennsylvania
avenue, in the heart Of the business portion there
OF, (no other such desirable business stands are
now being offered to the public They will be
rented separately or together. For terms apply
to GEORGE HILL, Papermaker, Bridge street,
a few doors west OF the omnibus stand, George
town, or at the star Office counter
N. B.-If renters desire to carry on any business
requiring steam power, they can be accommo-
dated with shafting attached to the new and pow
erful engine Of the Star Newspaper and Job
Printing Office, manufactured by the Messrs
Ellis, and arranged so as to furnish ample power,
ifrequired, to renters Of the premises advertised
above. IL 2O-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-06-20
BY A. GREEN, Auctioneer
HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURE

L Il ture at Auction.-On TUESDAY, the Gath
instant, shall sell, at 10 O'Clock a. m at No.
357, on street. between 18th and 14th streets, an
excellent assortment Of furniture viz
Mahogany, French and other Sofas and Lounges
Do PaIlor and Rocking Chairs
Do Bureaus, Sideboard, Desk, and Ward
robe
Rosewood, marble-top Centre Table and Etegere
Walnut spring seat Chairs - s
Extension, Dining, and other Tables
Fine Damask crimson and white Window Cur
tains
Fine Brussels and other Carpets, and Oilcloth
Fine Gothic and other Bedsteads, Dress and
Washstands
Hair and Shuck Mattresses
Large lot Of fine Bedding E
Table and other Linen and Chamber Curtains
China, Glass, and Crockery- ware. Among which
are Gilt China, Dinner, Coffee, and Tea Sets
Stoves, with a good assortment Of Kitchen re.
quisies
And many other articles which we deem unne-
cessary 10 enumerate. Terms cash
The house is also for rent. Inquire Of the sub.
scriber.
je20-d A. GREEN, Auct'r.
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New York KarkAfa

NEW YORK, June 20 Flour has declined
sales of 500 bbls.; good State s5.45; super
fine Ohio IS 50; standard Southern S6.75; ex-
ira do SS.75
Wheat is heavy; sales of 80 900 bushels :;
Southern white 81 S5 Corn is lower; sales Of
81 600 bushels; Southern mixed Sac
Pork Is dropping; sales of $50 bbls. mess
sig IL. Beef is heavy; sales Of $50 bbls.;
Western repacked SI2 Lard is firm; sales
Of $50 bbls. at I1tc
Whisky is higher; sales Of $50 bbls Ohio
23tc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-06-20
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, June 2O.-Bresdstuffs are firm
err Flour is in good enquiry Howard street
and superfne Ohio Sc; City Mills is held at
the same figure.
Grain is in active demand; good to prime
white wheat Sl.60aSl.65; good to prime red
II 30aSl 40. White corn 46a52c; yellow
Assoc.
Provisions are buoyant and active. Bacon
shoulders StsS2c; sides Toe, and firm at these
figures; mess pork SIG 90. Lard has slightly
declined; IN bbls lO;allc; in kegs lbs.
Whisky is firm with an upward tendency;
City and Penn. are selling for 27ia28:.
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By BARNARD & BUCKLEY; Georgetown.
(WALL, BARNARD d Co., Washington

By BARNARD BUCKLEY; Georgetown.
(WALL, BARNARD Co., Washington.)
GALE BIZ CATALOGUE OF RARE AND
~ Valuable Books, being In part the private LII
brary OF the British Minister, TO take place on
FRIDAY and SATURDAY EVENINGS, Goth
and 21st instant, at early gas light We name in
part
Gentleman's Magazine, complete, $50 vols
Annual Register do
British Poets and Lives Of the Poets
State Trials, United States Statute Laws
Rare Theological Works, In manuscript and print
To which will be added other valuable works
making the sale well worthy the attention Of the
literary.
credit Of thirty and sixty days. for notes satsfac-
torily endorsed, bearing interest.
je 18-d BARNARD & BUCKLEY, Auct.
II The above sale will take place at the Auc
ton Rooms OF Barnard Buckley, on Bridge st 4,
near Congress, GEORGETOWN
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ByA GREEN, Auctioneer.
INTENSIVE SALE nv HnugE unU 7

By A. GREEN, Auctioneer.
EATENStVE SALE OF HOUSE HOLD
~ and Kitchen Furniture, Groceries, To-
bacco, Dry Goods, &c.-Op SATURDAY, the
2lst instant, i shall sell, at 8 O'Clock a. m, in
'front.' Of my store, a large and general assortment
Of
Mahogany and other furniture
Crockery and Glass Ware Of every description.
Also, large lot Of excellent family Groceries,
such as Tea Of every description, Coffee
spices, Cavendish and other Tobacco
Salt In bags, a large lot Of Crockery and Glass
Ware I'D.
Holland Gin, Whiskey, Wine
Catsup, Tea Caddies, Scales, Weights
With a lot Of other Groceries, the contents Of a
retail grocery store.
Also, good lot Of Dry and Fancy Goods
leo volumes Of new and valuable Books
And a lot Of other articles which we deem unne-
cessary to enumerate. AGREEN
1t AuctfoDpeY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-06-20
Bv A. GREEN. Auctioneer.
CNXCELLENT THREE-STORY BRICK

Bv A. GREEN. Auctioneer.
ENXCELLENT THkEE-STORY BRICK
IL House and Lot at the corner Of 10th st
and New York avenue, at A n I'll On
TUESDAY, the oath instant, shall sell, In front
Of the premises, at half past six O'Clock p. m,
part Of original Lot No. 4, In square No. 372 hav-
Ing a wide front on New York avenue, at the cor
ner Of 10th street west, with the Improvements,
which are an excellent three-story brick house
containing ten or twelve conveniently arranged
rooms, with back building and other necessary
outbuildings.
Title indisputable.
Terms One-fourth cash; balance in 6, 12 and
Is months, the purchaser to give notes for the
deferred payments, bearing interest from day Of
sale. -
A deed given and a deed Of trust taken. .s
lie I'D A. GREEN, Auct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-06-20
By JAS. G. McG UIRE, Auctioneer.
VERY DESIRABLE IMPROVED Prof.

erty at Public Sale.-On WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON, June 18th, at S O'Clock on the
premises, shall sell part of Lot No. =, in square
numbered SIS, fronting % feet on north s., between
4th and 5th streets, improved by new two-story
Brick Dwelling house, built In the most substan-
tial manner, with water and gas throughout the
building. furnished in hrst-rate style, with mar
BILE mantels, &c.
Terms One third cash and the residue In
six, and twelve months, with interest, secured
by deed Of trust on the premises
je 1S-d JAS. G.. Mc6UIRE, Auctr
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AUCTION eALBe..

BvC. w BOTELER, Auctioneer.
DOsITIvE SALE OFA vALUABLE Let
Il on the Island.-On wEDN ESDAY AT
TERNOON, June 18th. at6x O'Clock, shall sell
on the premises, without reserve, the cost part OF
Lot No. Is, In square No 535, fronting u reef
inches on south Z street, between Sd and 4 SIS.
west, depth Ia fest Inches.
This property Is located in q rapidly improving
part Of the Island, and will positively be sold
without reserve Ed r..- - ia.
Terms: One-fourth cash !; balance a credit
Of 6. r. IL, and ~ months, for notes bearing In
terest, secured by deed in trust on the premises
Conveyaucing at purchaser'sc cost.
Je A-ts G. w BOTELER, Auet'r.
III immediately after the above sale
will sell the south part Ct Lot No. 2, In Square
No. 49i, fronting 20 feet on Sixth street west be-
tween south ID and streets depth 100feet, con-
tanning 1000 feet. ..-- = E-l-
Terms liberal, and made known at sale,
je17-TudW g. w. BOTELER, Auct.
IL On account Of the leather the above
sales are postponed TO SATURDAY, 2lst inst
at the same hour
lie led G. w. BOrELER, Auct.