New-York daily tribune., 1856-06-03
CITY ITEMS.


IN. oh Folhs' Concert last night at the Taberna-
s,e. was unique affair. The singers appeared IN the
so.tume Of the Revolution, and sang the quaint old
,unes of long ago. The audience seemed remarkably
we'll ple ased and at the close requested, through the
Rev. Mr. Thompson, a repetition Of the concert WIZ"
will be given on Wednesday night.
new patriotic drama founded On incidens ~ 'no
Revolutionary War, produced Ia'' n.e" -
Museum 20 a very large audience. Inc Pie'e P
tied and effective and has many goou P'n'. "A''
tell admirably with an American audience WIN
hv impoyements, which palpaoly suggest Tue ~
selves j, may be made capi'ai aoa'on 70 'No ''
a., .,aoe One incident is worthy Of special remark
~ " Clarke. who plays "John Paulding,"
nil IN prson under the notorious Cunningham, re-
.bs. % the threats of the Brton that he will man
a..in the right of free speech even with his hfe."
Thi, pertinent allusion 10 the of Mr.. Sumner
brought loud and long continued applause fro almost
every person present. The drama was written by
NJ. II. j. Conway.
srcosp WARD REPUBLIcAss.-The Second Ward
Republican Association met last evening at the Nd
scum Hotel, No. 90 Ann street. for the purpose OF
completing the organzation-T. ID. Gale, Chairman,
and Edward Pepper, Secretary. report was re-
seived from James II. Welch, esq., Delegate from the
Syracuse, which was accepted. On motion, the pro
tempore officers were declared the permanent officers
Of the Association. Messrs. Welch, Pepper and
Wheeler were appointed Committee to prepare a
Constitution anu rules Of order, and prepare plat
form. Five Delegates to the Central Republican
Committee were appointed follows: james II.
Welcb, Edward Pepper, John Shipton, Thonss ID.
Gale, and James Z. Carter.
THE TwEsTY.EIRsT WARD REPUBLICAN AssocA-
ZION held it's re har monthly meeting last evening
Mr. Chambers, delegate TO the Stste Convention,
being called upon, reported that the Convention was
principally composed of the rank and file of the party,
men well known in their respective localities for their
ability, influence, and firm adherence to the great
Democratic principle Of Liberty. On motion Of John
Lalor series Of resolutions condemn atory of the out
rage on Senator Sumner were unanimously adopted
after which the Association adjourned to meet on Fri
day evening" June co. to hear report from delegates TO
the National Convention.
BOARD OF ALDERNKS-A large number Of petit
tbobs numerously signed by merchants property
ovners and residents in favor OF an extension OF the
lease Of Reservoir square to the Crystal Palace, or
5or the purchase Of the building by the city, were re-
Iened to the Committee on Lands and Places. The
Board spent most of the evening in speech-nakng,
without adopting any Of pGbc interest, ex-
cept resolution directing the Committee on Markets
to investigate market abuses and inquire into and
report upon the system. communication was re-
ceved from Controller Flagg, 10 answer to resolu
top giving particulars and copies Of the contracts for
Corporation Printing, which was ordered 20 be printed
STRAwBERRIEs.-Jersey strawberries made their ap-
peaance in New.Yor last week, having been delayed
IN arriving at maturity by the remarkably cold weather
Of the last few days Of May On Saturday these red
checked strangers sold for 25 cents basket and be it
knswn that Jersey strawberry baskets have now
reached the very smallest possible lint of reduction
Wood absolutely refuses to be bent as to form a
basket that will hold less quantity. Strawberries at
25 cents q basket in New-York, may be understood
abroad to be equal TO 81 so quart. Yesterday they
were sold at Is basket. If the weather Is Id
yOrable they will be sold in the course of the week at
half that sum- and will still be dear eating Shall we
ever see the day that fruit will be sold by me certain
honest measure in this city
CoRREcTIoN.-In Mr.. Joseph Hox.es Speech, as
reported IN The TRIBUNE, occurs the following pas.
sage:
al intend now, God sparing my life, 10 give
whatever there is left of me-tha is not much avoce;
But it's good Ito resist the existence of the Slave
power of this country [Cres of Good, good and
most vociferous cheerisgl."
II should have read: to resist the extension Of Sla