New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-05-30
CITY ITEMS.

AMusFAIhTs--I,aiiock's 7Aeatsr.--Mr. John
Brouehsm takes his benefit al this house to hight,
when the comedy of Money viii BE- presented wifi
the full strength o: the conf any. . The Bod Ora
goors" il the aterpece Messrs Lester and Brougham
a. the Bold Dragons" 1t Isl splendid bill, and
Nr. Brouglsm deserves crowded hoEse.
Aeademy Of !Mgsic.-Tbe "Martyr." will be per-
formed this evening for the last time the occasion be-
ing the farewell benefit Of Mile. Piceolonin in this
city, when she will deliver an address IN English.
matinee will be given tomorrow afternoon.
Lama koent's Iheofer.-" Midsummer Nights
Dream will be presented but four nights this week
and those who have not witnessed lie performance
should not fail to see it, On Tuesday evening it will
be performed for the benefit of Mrs. Blake together
with the comedy Of Popping the Question.
NiJio's Garden.-Miss Lucy Escott and Dir. Mir
anda appear tonight IN the operatic drama of Guy
Msnneiirg," with Madame Ponisi as Meg Merrillies.
On Wednesday Mr.. Eddy has complimentary bene-
fit, on which occasion Mis- Matilda Heron has volun-
teered to sustain the part Of Pahena in the play OF
"Ingomar, MI. Eddy doing aye gentle savage
Other volunteers are announced, rendering the per-
form ice still more attractive.
Metropolitan Theafer.-The drama Of Louise de
Lgneroles" and Guy Mannering" will be per-
formed. with all the original music.
Borery Tkeoter. new drama entitled Mart the
Trspper" and several other novelties in the bills
for tonight Several benefits of old favorites
nouIced about TO take place at this theater.
N0tion0I Theater.--This evening "Lucretia
Borgia" and "The Hidden Hand" to be pre-
scented. The benefits at this house also drawing
near.
Barnpm's Museum. Little Corlelia Howard and
her parei announced to appear for another week
giving "UIce Toms Cabin, The Lamplighter,'
and other dramas.
Brganfs Miastrels.-Jerry and Dan Bryant con-
tinue to delight the crowd with their songs jokes and
Dances and keep their entertainments up to the popu
lar pitch Of Ethiopian amusement.
Hooley's Mnstrels.-Among the performances
promised at these Soirees Ethiope' are limitations
of Mile. Pccolomini, by Master Eugene, together
with the usual allowance of songs, dances, &c.
Hoods Minstreis-The comic pantomime of
Scampni or The Peiils of Love-" is promised at
Woods, with many other black jokes.
CnY MoRTALITY-AccordDg to the official
report there were 500 deaths in the city during the
past week, an increase of as compared with the
mortality of the week previous, and 76 less than oc-
CURED in the corresponding week of last year. OF
the whole number 1888 were Of 10 years of age and
under and "A inmates of the various public institu-
TONS The following table shows the number of
deaths for the past two weeks among adults and chill
drep distinguishing the sexes
Men. Women. Boy. Girls. Total
W Wses s sDSSs M Msy 3d.. 20 i . so
Among the principal causes of death were the fol-
lowing: Bronchitis, q consumption, &C; convul-
sons Gnfantile) 81 dropsy in the head, 2l infiam-
nation Of the bowels, g. inflammation of the lungs,
Il; inflammation of the brain, IL marasmus (in-
fantile), IL scarlet fever, -.
There were also Is deaths Of congestion of the
brain Of congestion of the lungs 10 of Group, III of
disease Of the heart 5 Of palsy, premature births,
% stilborn, and Is from violent causes. The an
nexed statement shows what portions of the human
system have been most affected: Bones, joints,
&C.. q brain and nerves So generatve organs, IL
heart and blood vessels IL lungs, throat, &C., III;
old age g. skin, &c. and eruptive fevers 26i still
bonn and premature births 80; stomach, bowels and
other digestive organs so; uncertain scat and gen.
era fevers 25 unknown? urinary organs, 3-tota,
366.
Tie number Of deaths, compared with the CORE
spending weeks in 1857 and lsjS was as follows;
Week ending MAY 80 i8j7......................4ll
Week Guiding May -, l8js.......................ifs
Week ending May %, 1sje......................-SG
The nativity table gives 2i9 natives of the United
States, 20 of Ireland 10 of Germany, of England,
! of Scotland and the balance Of various foreign
countries.
DEPARrURE OF WV. SMITH OBRlES.-Mr.
OBrien sailed in the Vigo, Saturday for his home
in Ireland. His departure made the occasion for
a grand parade of his countrymen and friends. Al
the residence Of Thomas c. Davies collation. was
served, and large number of prominent gentlemen
took leave Of the guest. salute was fired, and Col
RYAN Of the 6lst Regiment presented complimentary
address to which Mr.. Brien replied by saying that:
When he landed in America, il was his pleasing
duty 10 offer to the people his thanks for the sympathy
felt for him when an exile. 1t now his most pleas
ing duty to return thanks for the cordial welcome he
had received from all classes of citizens IN Anerlca lie
had Travelled nearly goo miles without single incl
dentthat hurt his feelings lie had been received with
fraternal feelings both by his own countrymen and
native born citizens lie had fOrboe in his addresses
10 speak of what Ireland would be, had she the power
of selfgoveInmeut; Ire had forborne 70 speak OF the
fec, that when despot came forward ana sald thht
Ialv should belong the Italians, the day was not lar
any when might be said that Ireland shold 9eon
Ia the Irish The speaker then alluded 10 the dissen
lions among the Irish. and condemned them as unDe-
comir Ir,hmen. lie spoke in very fattering man
ner of our educational system and lis immense dement,,
10 lri~h children and none, he said fet more gIaneu
al such a result than the Americans themselves. lie
had been accused of ueIing sentiments upon the Poh
cal policy If this country. This he denied but Al the
same time he asserted the right Of foreigner to express
such opinions # he chose and he did lot believe that
the public sentiment oi this country would condemn
him Tor so dong H. reminded his audience THAI one
of the most useful books written upon this country was
written hy DE TocqueyiIe, foreigner. But the cue,
tion upon which he had expressed his views wa one
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