New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-03-11


cedtnts bases for such lyrical tIunphs aud hence
the greater for surprise and generous recognition
in the premises.
OLD FOLKS CONCIRT-HoaE FOR THE FRIESD
LLSs.-A Band Of some fifty neutrality-suspicious. and
lsoies- r m Massachusetts, have been in this city
during the past week, discoursng to delighted au
rces in the choicest sacred melodies OF days lang
syne." Their costume is in keeping with the ancen'
but good old tunes Of yore of their dresses having
been made and a. least $50 years ago. The com
psny have generously offered TO give concert on
Thursday evening Of this week, at the Academy of
Music, for ae benefit of the Home for the Frendess
"a most worthy institution, Low struggling to remove
a debt incurred by the erection Of new building At
the recess sopg will be given by class of little ones
from the Home by way Of variety The performarc -s
of tie old folks said by amateurs to be in the
most finished style. We ADVISE our readers who
would enjoy rich musical treat to secure tickets 10
seuon and be prefen at an early hour.
The Executive COMMITTEE Of the W.rknsnens
Central Union last night heard speeca from L9ws v"
R,chman upon the reoeIt decision OF the mtJ'ny Of
TIE Judges of the Supreme Govt in tho bred Sc ut
case. Mr.. X. characterized that decision a. d1ngerou'
ard concluded by euosizing the course Of Judge
TuY COMMISSIONERS OF Police The Com MS
tioLers of Police met yesterday aferaoon in the
Mayors Office for the trial of polcemeo charged with
violston Of the rules and regulations an derecou of
duty. Judge Russell was the only member presen-
The case Of policeman Ndfl Duffy of the Fourth
Wsrd. charged with having on the 18th Of February
ut, violently assaulted and beaten Patrick McManus
with his club, and after1srd conveying him to the
Station House without any justif.ble cause, in vols-
ton of section 81 Rules and Regulations, was first
called.
Judge Clark appeared on the part OF the prosecution
an6 Judge Beebe for the defense. The complaint Was
sustained hy the evidence Of James Barr. Henry
Sosn, Mcnis 'Keefe, FRANCIS Ewes, Jas. Mcdonald
and others testified that Mem anus was very violent
when be was under the influence Of liquor, bat good
CROUCH natured when tober. The compiiot was not
denied Decision rtserved. Owing to the non attend
arce Of the Mayor no ether business was done
This eame Duffy was diemlssed from the Police De
partmebt during the term of Mayor Westervelt, but
was reappoiLted by Mayor Wood.
The UNION FERRY CoMPAsY.-The Committee on
Ferries were continued their investigation yes
terdsy afternoon re,tive to the affairs OF the Unoo
Company, but Mr.. Souhmsyd, appearing as counsel
for the compainants requested an adjournment that
b. might examine the test pony elected at previous
meetings whereupon Alderman Steers adjourned the
further harirg TIL next Monday at noon. A. that time
the complainant. Il close their csse, wien oppor
tunity will be offered the Ferry Company to defend
themselves.
Tux CASE OF THE FILLIBUsTERs The case OF the
flhbusters was taken up yesterday. Mr.. Mckeon,
after wtstipg goritying speech on EI-President
Pierce, apnibIAted Walker, quoting from Mrcys
opinions for h. law, and indosug the correspondence
Of TIKI TRIBUNE as his facts. The argument was too
GOOD to be thrown awsy upon dead men.
REAL EsT.TE.-The following sales of real estate
were made at auction by Adrian H. MOHer, March 10,
1857:
Lease property IL White st. IL years 70 5xlO % 90