New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-01-30
CITY ITEMS.

| SLIGHTLY WkIKRIsH.-Comparei with some Of
| the preceding days yesterday was triae more like
Winter hut sti very far from being cold- was only
chilly The night previous little coat Of fell
luz, enough TO whtsn such spots not charged
with latent heat sufficient TO melt il it fsl and all
dsy long the dark gloomy pail of clouds that dropped
the white fakes upon the payements during
the night hung over the city, threatening another
shower Of the same sort. Occasionally fake, II
fitted down was for moment in the air, and in
the next was lost in mud. OF which We have, Just
now a goodly share in The streets, notwithstanding
have any number Of contractors. SO we have muddy
sreets because we have no Winter to CONCEAL it, To-
morrow il the last day of January. and no frozen
ground, no ice, 10 snow, no weather like Winter
Really we have bad only two or three days in which
ice that formed over night i'll the cutters did not melt
away again. And the buds OF early cherries, in
sheltered places, are sweled snos; to the point of
opening, and of course will be destroyed in the cold
snap that we are to have in February. We fear the
peach crop is done for if not, the ice cropis most
surely
city friend writes us under date of Jan. % some
facts that illustrate the topic He says: The bulbs in
the garden of the writer the high grounds of Muir
raw Hill. without care or shelter, have shown their
opinion of the weather in January by coming ont from
their Winter quarters, as they do in Spring Growing
shoots of dafodls measured to-day already more
than an inch above the surface
What in the judgment of your agricultural science,
is likely TO be the effect of this remarkable Winter on
the crops Of 1882
But, as there has ever been seedtme and har-
vest, that promise will hold good for the present year
Notwithstanding this is the most remarkable Winter
ever known"-to young America. Old folks have
seen several such.
A CfRcU3 REHEARsAL-AS AUSTRALIAN STAR
The cognoscenti Of desperate riding were assembled
yesterday morning TO witness the frat essaythe pri
vate rehearsal-of Mr.. James Melville, Australian
Olympian gamester. If there be anything which sug
gests the rapdty grace aud circuaty of the spheres
on duty il is treak-neck riding in the circus ring by
man who shows muscle and might and independent
generally of saddles brides and the heavenly laws Of
grayitatlon.
Enter genteman-in waiting with q handsome white
horse which he leads around-horse without saddle
Euer ring master, in citizens Dress Mr. James Mel
ville.' Enter Mr. James Melville. Mr.. James Mel
vile is formed for a rider. He has great depth Of
chest and short, graceful limbs. He mounted the
horse, aud, standing up, put him through some COM
mOuplaces while holding the bride. Then some bars
placed nearly together a. it was possible for
the horse 20 jump over successfully, and MIR. james
Melville ard horse glded over them, he still holding
the bidle. Next the bride was discarded, and the
rider did the feat. A pretty boy was here intro
duced ." Master Melville, and he ncontinently
picked up aDdposed in perilous attitudes. Even the
bars were eaped by the man, holding the boy. The
boy taking his leave, the equestrian performed some
dazzling eats of craftsmanship on his barebacked
etp cd Tho cd Nv
is star of the first magnitude. lie is wonderfully
bold furious and certain rider. He will make
ton among crous.goers.
The Children's Aid Society acknowledge the receipt
of $3.50 as the results Of Mr. Godbecks concert gra-
tutously given TO aid the Society, Of which 1870 were
from the sales Of tickets snd the remainder from dona
ti0ns connected with them.
We trust ON city readers will make no engagement
for Tuesday evening next which will prevent their at
tendance on the Hon. EDWARD EVERETT Lecture on
Charity 10 be given that evening at the Academy Of
Music. Mr.. Everetts eninence as an orator is not
questioned by those who differ with him most widely
on political questions; while the fact that this Lecture
is freely given in behalf Of one of our nobest and most
needed public charities should commend il to univer-
cal favor We trust those who were unable to obtain
bought Of spectators at FIVE tpes the original price
will row take time By the Orelock. There are tickets
enough to be had to-day there may be none next
Tuesday.
Miss LAURA KEESE's BEsEEIr To-NIGHT-Miss
Laura Keene, one OF the most accomplished of
actresses will take benefit this Saturday
evening. at her theater. The piece will be new-a
dramatic version Of Charles Reades white Lies.
C,rY RAIROADs-How FAR COMPLETED, ASD
THE FACILITIES AFFoRDED.-SecoRd-ar6an Line
Double track completed from Peck-slp to One-lIuu-
bred and Twenty fifth street, Harlem Cars leave the
lower terminus for the depot Of the Company at Forty
fourth street at intervals varying from to 80 min
utes. according to public requirements. Every
third car only running through to and from Harlem;
the cars 80 running through being distinguished from
the others by sign-board conspicuousy displayed at
each end marked Yorkvile and Harlem Direct
This arrangement but recently adopted seems to give
general satisfaction.
THird.arenne Lire.-A double track ha- been COM
peted only to Egity.si1th street lYOrkville Beyond
that point the work Of grading the avenue is not fin
ished the contractors understood TO be IN no great
hurry ard the Third-avenue Railroad Company are
said to be still less anxious to see il completed. Two
thirds Of the cars which leave the lower terminus OPP
pos,e the Astor House run to SxtyfiIs street every
third car during the day only running to 1orkvllei
the latter ike the through cars Of the SecOndavenue
line are indicated by sign.boards at each end. After