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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-11-19
PUBLIC MEETINGS.
coNMussTONFRS OF pOLYrF

This Board met yesterday afternoon At Police Head
quarters and among other business received the
boris from the various heads of subordinate depart
Inents The resignation of John Bradley OF the Sixth
Ward, was received and accepted. The resignation
Of Mr. Chapn a. a regular Patrolman was accepted,
and epecial warrant granted him Policeman. Mr..
Chaplin st retains the InspectOrship OF the Police
Telegraph and instead Of drawing pay from the patrol
mans fund, will be paid from the general fund sos
per annum.
The report of the Keeper Of the House Of Detention
In White street shows that the total number provided
Cor by the institution for the last year 4ly, OF
which number 81 were male and l33females. During
the year l2i were under medical treatmeni-lO were
accommodated from Kings County.
Tie report Of Mr.. Bowen the Treasurer Of the De-
partment, was presented and ordered TO be printed
From the report we give the following recaPitulaon,
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THE OPERA.


TO he Editor Of The n 7. IribEne
SIR: Noticing an article in your paper relative TO
the Opera given the Academy Of Music and feeling that you
mscone the ideas Of public in bang the want Of support
Of that amusement TO the criticisms Of the London press
take liberty OF stating what the impression is among those
with whom have conyeed They willing to pay fair price
for secured seats and satisfied when the management CHARGED
the additional 6y for them but at present prices many
will not 90 at all a. they determined avoid paronzng
ause en such prices they charged for secured
seats This really the feeling Of arss portion Of our music
loving community and they no. influenced IN the least degree
By the criticisms OF the London press. OfEhA-
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H,RroR PoLIcE.--0n Thursday morning, while
can smiley snd the OF the HsEbor Ponce oosi no
49, tb iookost a the Atlantic Dook. they observed junk
800 ne The nse OF Nelson with quantity OF p canvas and
5, RI III boat They irmeaaely oserhauled aim saen
- hon,h the articles OF the Nat cuan on board ne
I'm Vita and PAID for them; boz the canvas ana rg-ns
80 NV nd csdensly worth than 40 Inc
49, srstsd and taken 70 the OF the vessel who
Va t bd no ehs to sell anything II AZ They were oeih
srb.e9usn,ly comulted ioE trial
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,NERIcAN NrMrsMATIC SOCIETY.

This Society held its annual meeting for the election
of officers on Thursday evening. Nov. IL, at the Cooper
the ensuing year: President Robert J. Dodge; Vice
President, Mortimer s. Brown Treasurer, Frank
.Jaudon; Recording Secretary James Oliver; Cur or,
Albert Groh; Corresponding Secretary anu Librarian,
Frank II. Norton Aston Library, New-forkl' Ihe
So;etv Is progressing slowly ii has nearly thou
sand coins. and abOut hundred volumes upon NUNS
n'atics In It's collection. Meetings are beid b-weeSy
a. The rooms In the Cooper Institute.
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PROTEST OF A MEMBER or THE FREDERICK
COMMITTEE.

To ire Editor Of The " y. Tribune
sR My having appeared a. one Of the Comittee Of
for Funeral Ceremonies In honor Of the late
Senator Brodeek" would hereby state if has been used
on seh Committee without my Authority and against my
pres DESIRE having opposed the fixing sunday for the tune
raj as far s lay my power and shah continue 70 DO So
N.s--I York 81.
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CITY II.ElLS.

AcADEMI OF MrsIo.-There will he grand gala
matinee to-day at O'Clock, on which occasion the
entire opera Of The sioian yespers, the fourth act
Of La Favorita" and the Mserere from g II Trova-
tore viii be performed. All the principal artists aP-
pear during the various performance.
On Monday evening Mozarts opera Of The
Magic Flute"
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A NEw BAPTIST CHURcH.-lnteresting services
were held on Thursday evening last at the chapel Of
the recently organized Gethsemane Baptist Church in
Third avenue Thirty street, for the public
recognition of that body The sermon on the occasion
was preached by the Rev. John Downing, DID,, from
Matthew XVI, 30" Then cometh Jesus with them
unto a place called Gethsemane.' The Rev. VIM
Hague, DID,. gave the charge, and the Rev. A. H.
Burlingbame the hand of fellowship. The Rev. Messrs
Dunbar, Baker, Peltz Lowry, and the Rev. ID. ).
Parmeee the pastor of the new Church, also Partici-
pated in the services.
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BOSs-B9mHG E1ABLIsHxEx9s.--An action for
damages tsd IN the Brooklyn City Court Yesterday
whiea the seT.e % issas were Peter CsHs pns ssd As
Co Defendants The latter tanfain boce-boks and
us factory IN Fushg svsnus. Cabs readss the premises
adjoining and wa eaty mnozes ~ the .sch srsEs sses.
fon,. The nembon Of @ family were Frequently ssked VITA
"a consequence q the ss te nabon ess .n,sS
sfesd nutber osTitnezs eKsnired on oosa sa
when counsel aeendants submitted .esers -
the Court, enseag which tAes. Ts "a on< -
sfect the ppAi 81 large Il Il be Fede,e ~ "a sn-
biz particular portion oft - 80,
bohss boae. aad tbs making Of gac Oh Or hsf mtsS-
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VERDICT AGAINST Nyw-YoRK cuY.-Mr. Robert
Owen, who resides in Brooklyn and does business In
West street, New-York, recovered damages yesterday
against the City Of New York for injuries sustained on
the 18th of May last. The was tried in the Kings
County Circuit Conrt. Owen Il appears, was walk
ing across the Battery on the above date when the
limb of tree fell down. struck him On the head, and
proSrated him to the ground, causing injuries of SCI
roas character For this the action was brought, and
damages claimed to the amount Of 5000 The Jury
rendered verdict IN favor ofplainiiG for 500.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-11-19

The Police Life and Health Insurance Fund shows
that the amount paid out on various accounts is
So 1874 10 Receipts, S4,Hl -. Balance, 81 ,06 IL.
10 ne Honorable Bodrd Of Police ConEsisrioners.
GEHTLKMEs In compliance with my official duty,
once more make TO you formal report of the condi-
ter lust ended.
There are altogether 500 persons belonging TO the
Metropolitan Police Department. and of these there
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-11-19

PRIzI-FIsHTERs WASrED.-Sherf Tyler rom Dui-
fao, in this city on Thursday with warrants Tor
the of Kelly and Price the principals IN the late
prize fight in Canada and aso for their seconds aiders
and abeto, Heenan, Mois-ey, and Others, fifteen or
eighteen in ALL
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-11-19

HAD HFR REvESGE.--Ou Thursday afternoon
Policeman arrested huge hard-ied Irishwoman named Mary
Cary for dordery conduct aud after labor succeeded
In getting her TO top of the ht Of stairs leading TO the JET
fon Market Police Court whereat Mary indignant and
brd the officer roundy Justice Quackenbush made out
commit nent for Mary and the officer about conduct
inc her down stairs again the cells she him violent
psh precptstng him from the 10 the bottom Of the stairs
anstion caught the officer he have been dangerously
injured he received severe cnt over the eye
and bloody Mary returned to the Courtroom,
where exceedingly ubnt the officers DOWNFALL
Notwithstanding she got several months the Island In conse
quence.
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storm. Dir. Lowe Gays that new obstacle to his de-
parure has arisen His marine uavigaor has fallen dan
gerousy n and canno, 60. He therefore desire. Us 10
state that be viii be happy to effect an engagement
with auy competent mariner who may wish go with
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BROOKLYN ITEMS.

THE County CAsyAs.-The Csnyasers yesterday
counted as far as the Twelfth Ward and then adjourn
ed till 10 o'clock this Saturday morning Nearly an
the returns are imperfect and have 10 be sent back 10
the Inspectors for correction. This great
deal Of time, aud will delay the declaration Of the
sult at least two days. The Canyassers expected 70
conclude their work Saturday evening" bot affairs
now stand. they viii not be through before Monday
evening" or Tuesday
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passengers by the 20 train from Peeksi had 70 walk
two three blocks and exchange with the passenger
train STOPPED by the freight train.
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SUPREME couRr-cm.ssxxs.--NOv. 49,.

VIM. NJ. c. G. keeler ct al agI r. G, blosharn =.
II was reported yesterday that the defendant had
sbsconded without paying for certain goods which be hsd oh
tanned credit We informed by the defendant attorney
thst Mrs Bosha m N the house where she has lived
since NAV last No. IS Myrtle Brooklyn, aud that Mr.
Bosham l. there attending to her Is further sisted that tho
goods are also there, safe, and NOT spirited away.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-11-19

HEALTH WITHOUT DRUGGISG.-Ds. fooTE Of
sara,oga Spring. No SIC Broadway nexi door 70 Du:
sedorf Gallery, this city author Of Medical Common sen
bih contains 800 pszss Of good medical -nsecures the
most diaeul, Heart Liver Lunes &c, without
druzxing bis patients HIS remedies ere sInsnty snsae
The sick both male and fnele. should At conot hin
ONCE hoars from a 10 p. COnEutatoa free
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-11-19

Why it that people willing TO pay for al man
ner OF Injuries and vet heat the air they
breathe with What universally adned TO De anheafhy g
their families, dangerous from frs and expensive m ins
BAKEEs IMPROVED STAN WAR,Hxs and SssriLATiSs AP-
PARkrV1 spe reable, and oby-ies AZ the above obec
tous. BAKER sAirH, nc. y Hewaldsi
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Gas, GAs.-Those rich, new styles Of Gas FIX
xrKx. touud AZ the great manufacturing depot OF WAKSEK,
PICK Co. No s76 Broadway superior 70 anything Of
tsTed before from factory
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FoR OLD AND YouNc.

HIcH AND FOOR.
N.d.ue Zapoc PORrKEs COrGH BAlsAx-a never-fsilins
remedy. Only 10 cents q bOttle Tryh
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The Flushing Methods. Church, having been closea
for about three month";, was opened for worship on
s1nday last During the interim q tower has been
added 10 the buildiDg, and the area enlarged by
eess in the Tie interior has been altered and
sderabIy renovated, beds the wall n tho rear Of tho
pulpit having been freseoed
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iAdyertisement.
,T EyERDELLis WEDDING CARDS, NOTES. En-


yEL0PRs GcThsse eeebnted Cards, engraved IN tie high
stye the be had only No 3d. broadway corne
D5ans bee Satin Tie FOR Wedding Cards
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EXCISE CoNMIssIoSERs.-The Board held its 10Th
meeting yesterday afternoon, and granted IL licenses
The Board adjourned the Goth inst, for the purpose
of receiving further applications.
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IAhFeftlscn1elIsI - :.
BARNUMs MUsEUM.-lt is gratiacati

know that Of Of comedians M HADax1H, All
The attraction e. this popular place and ASA hr DELsos
GRAcK s actor Of taste stye and nh beside capital
pSuy The entertainments presented 10. Tz ATEzSOoS and
ETKxIxG o. the choicest description.
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AccDESr.-,John Sonendyke, son of Jacob Somen-
dyke of this city accidentally shot himself while shooting
sands Point L. L. the i7th and died the 1874 inst
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FoUsD DROwSED.-The body of an unknown man
WIS found Thursday afternoon floating IN he Est River s
the foot Of Tenth stree- The Coroner notified
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SUPPOSED ISFASTIcIpE.-The dead body OF a fe-
male infant found Friday In the sink Of No 5
Sixteenth aud inquest held by Coro
Jacknan. Dr. John Beach made postmortem examina
ton OF the body aud the conclusion that the child bad
been born alive Jury rendered verdict Of Death BY
Indication AZ the hands Of some person unknown"
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TAdvertisement.I
BRADY's GALLERY

Has REMOVED from $50 Broadway No. 643 Broadway,
Of Bleeeker-s-
PHOroszAPHs DAGrERREoTrPRs and AsBRoTrrss-
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SUIcIDE.-Mrs. Peters residing at No. 2ll West
street committed suicide Friday by taxing
poison SO the act has, yet been assigned In
quest to-day. To-
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-11-19

Mr.. Jacob Vanderpoe whose name has been men
toned in connection with the Mayoraty, says that on
no account could he consent TO be candidate.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-11-19

Million, of Bottles OF Mrs. MISSIONS sooTH-


ING sIHuP used every year in tine United states for
Children Tesihiag with falling success Relief ID nIne
date and certain Only IS cents bottle.
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ADVERTISEMENT
Why "feel your way into business IN doubt and
uncertainty. ~hss PHSxsoloescaL fxsss.-ies
WsfIss No s1a Brosd~ Az, s point oss your tsen ~
fect- and puFsu which via 0ess saeeeed
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The Roor G nLERY OF PnOToGn .Pmc ARr,

IT y
ar Broadysy corner Of Frankln-st. 7. FAR ProIsetor
PHOToeEAPHs in every style, DAsssRRsoTrPss' Iiokr-
Type. &c.
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COURT OF OYER AND TERslINER-Noy n.--Beore
Justice RoOsRvRLr.
To-day was appointed for the hearing Of the argu-
en on the motion to quah the indictment against Sergeant
charge Of perjury Owing TO the engagements Of
counsel the case was postponed till Saturday
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-11-19

The CENTRE MARKET ROw.-Mrs. Hickman, the
market woman who was beaten by Mr. James Irving,
denies that she has settled the case and says that she
is still very in from the effects Of Iryings blows
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-11-19

THE EGTPTIAs MusErN.-The Historical Society
are making effort TO secure Mr. Abbott's Egyptian
Museum so long exhibited in Broadway. Already
$4,000 have been raised, and the sum of $4,000 is
needed.
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COURT on cOMNoN pLEAs-NOy. rs.

SUIT AGAINST A RAILROAD COMPANY.
Ioeph NJ H. Esdse at The Michigan Southern and NorherS
Indiana Railroad Company.
This was an action tried before Judge Brady, in tbs
Common Pleas portion Of years salary alleged 10
be unpaid. =
The plaintiff claims that he employed Transfer Clert
by the the Company Tor 500 per toF
from the 10th Of May 1851 TO which he testified also
did the then Treasurer the Companyhe latter also testified
that submitted his in the plaintiff Cor year to
the Board Of Directors and approved Of By them
that the plaintiff discharged IN the October following
this action ecote pay for the balance OF the year
The defendants admit the employment Of the' plaintiff but
deny that they the Treasurer authority to employ him
for year. and that he therefore, only employed r
such time his services might be deemed necessary They alo
charge that the plaintiff not at all times competent
his duties clerk because Of his habits appeared
ever the trial that the plaintiff Of tho
necessity rcreuchnen the part OF the Compsny aad By
the Conpanys witnesses the charge to the plaintiffs
habits proved entirely groundlsss.
The Court charged the Jury that they found that the plaintiff
employed by the Treasurer for year and that the Treas
submitted the contract the Board OF Directors and they
aened thereto then the plaintiff entitled tho
snoupt he claimed with interest from the Goth Of May 1883 and
that the charge the part the defense Of Incorporate habits
Of the plaintiffs sustained Verdict FOR plaintiff 52 %.
interests costs Edward Robinson Robinson Bsisyl,
for plaintiff; Tracy, Wait Olmsead for defendants
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-11-19

MANHATTAs CRIcKEr CLUB.-The members OF this
Club terminated their sixth by days play on
their grounds at Hoboken, Thursday the 18th inst,
and after the play was over adjourned to Irelands
Star Hotel where the whole party sat down 70 first
rate supper.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-11-19
COURT OF GENERAL sEssIoNs-Nov is-Befors JUDI,
RUssELL

The case of Samuel Sprinee was continued FROM
yesterday Witnesses examined beth 10 testify 20 tho
facts in the and to show Che reputation Of sPnnce being
thieves. Ex-Recorder Smith tried 70 show In
that SpEnce had been employed by the Detective Police
in this stool pigeon Ina eIretng the stolen goods
Officers Slowey and Mcod testified thar they had frequently
made him IN that capacity he being known receiver
and they did think he implicated In affair
charged against him. Notwithstanding this evidence the Jury
brought la a verdict Of guilty
ESReeoIder Smith said be would for trial. and
requested that Sprince might be DISCHARGED GA bail
Mr. edZwck moved that SPrnoc accordance With the rulo
ofhe Court that prisoners convicted Of felony should not ba
allied, be committed,
The Cont exception the rule, and sprnes sct
z &c ON bail
The motion for a new tTisl win be argued Monday.
Robert Lees smother receiver OF stolen goods, next
aizned prosecution showed ts the 2h Of June jobs
Brandon porter OF the arm OF Hoyt Co.. IN Chsbers
street. had returned at late hour and delivered 70 Lees and
aecounpce having two baes Of goods end that they
drove with the goods rapid down Greenwich street.
followed BY Brandon The whole operation had been watched
by who became suspicious OF the porter and had hidden
himself Brandon acknowledged 20 his part Of tho
theft that tho In which ks Il was.
that having right ali the rubbish ths yen him,
had In the habit Of pong Of the 10 Lees and
had allowed Lees several times to roll the rub
bs bundle Of yarn which gradually led 10 holder Demands
accompanied by the threat that did give out goods Tor
percentage would be exposed Lees convicted aud
tence deferred until Monday. Adjourned.
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THASKsGIvIsG FOR THE PooR.--The ladies of the
Gospel Union Mission No u Baxter street prepared TO re-
ceye faithfully apply any donations made for the Chden
sgving Dinner the pressing wants Of the suffer
ing poor this Mission Who win aid Ia making the hearts
of many eadl Send the Mission Room No. ~ Baxter
street or address the undersigned where the material aid
can be obtained. ISABELLA J. THOMS, No 1884 Cheuyst.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-11-19

The Poor TX FAVE ALWAYS WITH foU,
Five Points House Of Industry intends to give a
Thanksgiving Dinner to the Household and the ont
side children who attend the dayschoo including also
their parenis The Superintendent soliets eonribu-
tOns Of provisions clothing, money or whatever will
aid in feeding and clothing the hundreds Of poor and
needy who daily apply for aid. This institution has
long enjoyed the confidence of the public, and to the
charitable public If looks for the means to carry on its
work. Those interested in the work az the Five
Points invited to visit the institution Thanksgy-
ing day. Exercises to commence at o'clock. Din
ner from O'Clock till 6.
The Managers of the Wilson industrial School for
Girls intend giving the children of the school dinner
Thanksgiving Day. at o'clock p M, at the insti-
tuition No I57 Avenue A. They will be happy to see
any friends of the school at that time. Donations Of
food or money will be thankfully received and may be
sent to the institution, to Mrs. Abernethy, No. IA
East Fourteenth street.
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SUPREME COURr-CHHAAsER~--Nov la-Beiore Justice
DAVIES
James Edward Shaw act. Eliza Cooper two easesl.-
Motion 70 open default udgmen. denied with 10 costs foe
reasons given in ease No. one
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ROBBERY By A ROOM MATE.-Benjamin SEEMING, re-
siding in Hoboken yesterday charged with stealing
wallet containing SIPS from Ernest Burgess with whom he
roomed lights SINCE at the Globe Hotel The complain
ant states SEEMING when charged by him with the theft
confessed T. and away On his arrest he denied his
guilt but locked up by Justice Connolly for trial
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-11-19

pAssISG COUNTERFEIT MoSEY.-Nicholas De Gam,
formerly bartender and residing at No IS Perry street,
arrested yesterday charged with onoGsy passing counter
porerhouse in Houston street and also similar bill at tho
METROPOLITAN Hotel On his person SIS In genuine 81 bank
bills was He taken to Court and detained TO await
examination.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-11-19

The name of Mr.. Gilbert c. Butler was accidentally
omitted yesterday morning om our list OF delegates Mayor
atty Convention ftom The Sixteenth Ward
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-11-19

The Croton Board are said to be about to increase
their private police force for the purpose of detecting
persons who wantonly waste water, and bringing them
TO punishment.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-11-19

FOUSD DRowSED.-Coroner Jackman held an in
ques, yesterday upon the body Of unknown found
drowned tbs foot OF Tenth street f. Deceased was about
years and dressed In black 0yercoa pants
white shirt black neck tie SC His hair and wiskers
DARK and his hight about feet inches Verdict; Supposed
drns.ningN
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-11-19

Mr. j. B. Brown, Professor of ElOcution, announces
that he will give the first of series of readings and
recations for the edfcaon of the pupils Of the pub
lie schools at Clinton Hall, this evening.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-11-19

CONTRACTS AWARDED Is THE STREET DEPART
MENT-THE CRY LANPs-Another batch ofproposals
was opened yesterday in the Street Commissioner
office. The most important among them was the con-
tract to repair and egaze all the public lamps of the
city, and furnish all necessary materials for the same,
for one year. which was awarded to Alexander and
George Brandon, AT $1,000, VIM Brandon and Thos.
Cummins becoming sureties in the sum OF $4,000 EACH
The contract to regulate grade, &C., Fy-eght street,
between Ninth avenue and the North River, was
awarded to John 5. Masterson at % cents per cubic
ward for rock excavations Isl cents for earth excava
TONS A cents per running foot for setting curb and
gutter stones and 81 per running foot for stone eu
yerts The time allowed is nine months. The con-
tract TO build house in Lawrence street, Manhattan
vile, for Hose Company No. 50, was awarded to Robt.
Foster, at So 100; me four months The contract to
fit up the third story Of the Firemens Hall, in Mercer
street. was awarded to Charles Shore, at $40 80.