New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-04-06

CITY H0RTALI1r.-tne Cuy lnspectof Iepof0 Ill
deaths during the past week-a decrease Of "a as
compared with the return Of the week previous Phs
scarlet fever is on the decline and diseases Of the
lupgs throat, &C., les, frequent. The follow
ing figures exhibit the number Of deaths during
As past two weeks among adults and children, dntn-
gushing the sexes:
Men. Women Boys GU. T'ta
Vel : :sdin: a asa s a.g iss iS III
Among the principal causes Of death were the follow
ing: Consumption 60; oonvusons (infantle), p; n
fammaon of the lungs III scarlet fever, 3d. measles,
5; ma1asmus (infantile) l6 dropsy in the head, q;
smallpox, I2 Group, 20. There were aho deaths
Of apople1y, Of bronchitis, Of congestion Of the
brain, Of Inflammation Of the bowels, of hopping
couah of teethpg, premature Births SO stll-born
and from violent causes The ftlOwipg is classih.
cation of the diseases and the total number of deaths
ia each class Of disease: Bones joints, &C., .; brain
and nerves. "a geuerative organs, 5; heart and bleed
vessels, Is; IuEgs threat, &c. 100; old age, 8; skim,
&C.. and eupive fevers 50; stillborn and prematsss
births, 40 stomach, bowels and other digestive
organs, s.; uncertain seat and general fevsrs, 80
unknown Il urinary organs, 3; total, Ill. The num-
her of deaths, compared with the sorrsspondipg
weeks 10 1855 and 1885, was follows:
Week Ell ding April ls55 ~
Week ending April All
The nativity table gives go natives of the listed
Stater 70 Of Ireland, "a Of Germany, 10 of England
and the balance Of various foreign countries
Andrew Devau ESQ.,, Under-Sheriff Of Westches!er
County, died at his residence at White Plains on
Thursday morning, after illness Of only two weeks,
supernduced by exposure while in the performance OF
official duties. The Sing Sing Republican says:
"Dr. Devau was noted for his urbanty, stern ntes-
Gritty and warm devotion to his friends, and was
deeply beloved by all who knew him.
BOARD OF GoyERSoRs.-A special meeting OF the
Governors Of the Almshouse was held on Saturday
afternoon.
Governor Nooney stated that the object was for the
purpose of giving expression OF their sentiments IN
regard to the proposed ENGRAVING in the new city
charter fixed salary for the Governors OF the Aims
house.
Governor Temann moved that resolution be pre-
pared and forwarded to Albany in opposition to the pro
poeed plan Of remuneration. .
Governor To wnse nd stated that the original orgsni.
cation Of the Board was on the presunptlon tna.
gentlemen could be found sufficiently "
perform the duties of the Office without psy
Governors Smith, Dugro, Pinckney and Anoefsn
expressed their unwillingrees to receive pay Sno oe
caIed that they would rather resign han hold once on
ipch terms. IT.,
Governor Anderson moved the following resolution,
which was adopted: .,
Rssed That the opinion Of this Board any seton OF the
L.s,ur. Of ,hi. STATE having fo m sos ~nw
and IN direct conflict with the views OF the Heni'e'' ~
Board.
The April Term Of the Court Of General Sessions
Recorder Smith presiding, begins to-day. The caien'
dar is heavy, and embraces some important cases.
Crime in the city 10 steadily the inxesse, OWING un'
doubtedly to the bad character Of many OF our poice
Some Of these fellows previous to their appointment,
were known as notorious scoundres whoee only merit
consisted in their laboripg assduously for the party
who appointed them, and now being In position 10
screen their old associates in crime. They 90 3d. 70
he great injury Of the community. The following
list Of the cases to be disposed OF by the Court
Arson, 3; Forgery 49, Burglary, "a; Murder, q re-
l6hious asssut, g. Grand larceny, 81 Attempt a. pol
sonpg, l. Abandonment, a. Rape, 4; Receiving stolen
goods, ?; Robbery, 4; Witnesses, ii Ma!heim' l.
Total, 100.
TIE QUARANTINE REMovAL.-Gov. kng ana tue
Quarantine. Commissioners visited STATEN niand VI
Saturday, and inspected various points 70 seiec' one
suitable for the location Of Che new Qasfanune' As
the tour was private, we unable 70 Say "ns' aeo
sion was anived at. 1t was rumored, however, ln"'
the Commission selected Segunss Pont'
SAFETY LAMP PoR BuRsiSG FLriDs.-Lne oa'e''
Lamp and Lamp Feeder Of Mr. John Ne~en Vi n0''o.
has now been four five years before inc PuoI' e1
the inventor claims that over Half MILLION VI .u0'
have been sold and teeted without nnsie acc'eeu'
arising from their use. The principle nss y on
Torry Enst Can ard others testify that the pro-
1910. so,dsd \, . :. r.,f.ct The cost is from ten
to twenty per cent higher than thai OF tne o,I
u, bit thoss who do W them sa0SA gaara 'e'1af