New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-01-08
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CITY ITEMS.

YEsTERpAY-And what of yesterday Why, only
that our item headed Wintry in yesterday paper
was not applicable to yesterday as it was orit was not
wintry 1t was bright, clear sunny, and clean walk
ing, except in the center OF our muddy streets In
bnck yards and shady places the snow still covered
the earth and roofs from whichit stripping at noon
and at that hour what show OF turs and iurbeows
was there in Boradway. The furs, however, were
more for show than because the wintry weather de.
manded such covering upon the shoulders OF the
wearers, for the day warmer than many that pass
away before they don them. As the sun went down,
however there came change. not alone from light 10
darkness but from mild and genial day to buster.
ing windy night, with its accompaniment OF wldmusc
from rafting windows, and screeching bowling sounds
that tell Of Winter storms Still it was but storm oil
wind; and the stars looked out bright and clear from
their dome reminding us of days OF aud lang syne,
when we saw them shining as they only can shine i'll
clear cold night in this latitude. Compared with mid
day. the night was cold but il was farfrom such
night as we have reason to look for at the end Of the
first week in January
ACADEMY OF Mus1c.-To-night will be performed
Re,sins brilliant aud beautiful comic opera OF lta
lana in Algien,' in which Mad dAngri does great
part One of the most attractive nights OF the season
may be expected. This opera is an essential novelty
Since the Garcia certainly the Montressor days OF
opera we believe this work OF Rossins has not been
performed in this city.
THE ARTISTS RECEPTIoN.-The first of series OF
receptions contemplated by number of artists OF this
city, takes place this evening at Dodworths rooms
Their intention is to make these evenings occasions Of
special interest by furnishing rational entertainment
~ ha he will
their best sketches and pictures. The music, by vol
unteer performers, professional and amateur. There
will b. no dancing. No late supper and all will be
over at a sasonable hour. 1t is to be regarded as an
evening call on artists and the ladies will understand
that they need not appear in full party dress Accom-
modaions will be provided for the Of cloaks, bon
metz, &c.
TANaASY HALI-FERNASDo AGAIN DLFEATTD.-
The Regular Democratic Republican General Com
mittce" for 1853 had their first meeting at Tammany
Hall last evening. The occasion was one OF interest to
tho Democra who rallied in strong force, as the or
ganizaon TO be effected would test the strength Of
Fernando Wood who had made every effort to secure
control Of the Committee. One hundred aud two DELE
gates answered to their There were no con-
esants. Capt. Rynders called the Committee to order
Supervisor Tweed nominated for temporary chair
man. and Messrs Geo. ii. Purser and Samuel Webster
| ior temporary secretaries and the nominations
accepted. The Committee then proceeded to ballot for
| permanent Chairman. The first ballot was follows:
Fs'ef sweeney (D.'rc, Attorney .............,..T
=,
M sweeney, antl-Wood was then declared elected.
| Inc result was received with protracted cheering.
| The other officers elected were:
| Secretr-ies--Nesrs William ana y.1 l.-,.i.an
TrodsyeT-JossPh Marsh
Scygcont at irms-Chsrrs MILL
resolution was adopted that all vacancies be hlleI
BY the delegates from the Ward in which such vacsn
| cies occur.
Tie Committee then adjourned, subject to tho cal Of
| the Chair.
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