The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-28

NV YoRk ArmuxxuN.-A regular meeting Of this a.
sociaon was held in The Chancellors Of the New
York University hapast o'clock last evening
Mr. John A. Foster President in the chair. The minutes
e the last meeting having been read and confirmed,
worry interesting address delivered by Mr. W. Ever
vcn Smith, on True Herosm." The scope Of the GRAFTON
demonstrate that the hero not 70 be sought
the battle Geld alone, for heroism not impeed
by the hope OF renown or the expectation posthumous
honor. 1t was to be found among those who suf-
fered silently in the cause Of patriotism, charity ana
humanity although the naraes OF such men were seldom
handed down TO postery In the course OF his remarks
Me speaker paid very eloquent tribute TO Grard the
tounder Of the college Of that name Dr. Kane and the
inmates of the prison ships who suffered for their country
An essay was then read by Mr.. George W. Farley fol-
bowed by selection by Mr. Colgate on the I'M S 81 SCI,
ence," which very wen read and elected much ap-
The "Edtor" (Mr CampbelD, then read series
Muddy Day" lord have Mercy upon u.s. "The
Pork Butcher &c.-whch greatly delighted the audi
ence, and more especially the ladies.
debate then took place. and was conducted with con
siderable ability as TO whether fear or the nope OF re-
ward was the greater incentive 81 nqn reward
and the President the other SIDE Tue neetins 'nen
adjourned at rather late hour
SAILING OF THE STEAMSHIP BLACK WARRIOR esseraay
noon, United States steamship Black Warrior, Captain
Smith sailed for Havana with the United States mails and
ninety passengers Among the latter r. J. Smith,
President of the Hamilton Insurance Company, and f. A.
Palmer President OF the Broadway Bank who both 60 to
Havana for the benefit Of their health.
FIRE IN BEEKMAN SrREEr.-At little after six O'Clock
Has, night fire was discovered the third floor of the
building 43 Beekman street, in the fishing tackle manu-
factory Of Jeremiah Falveydamage about $780, The fire
was ex.ngushed by Sergeant wnrngham, of the Second
precinct assisted by other persons. The hremeu were
promptly the spot A fracas occurred between the
members and runners Of several engine companies, in
Beekman street, near William Joseph Hutton foreman
q No 40 engine, struck violent blow on the face,
which cut his and injured bis eye very badly He
taken the City Hospital by his friends. BIS injuries
are said to be of very serious character. The blow
must have been inflicted by some hard substance Dur
ing the melee the Second precinct police arrested
fireman, but he was soon afterwards released on
the representation of Assistant Engineer Cornwe, who
said there to make charge against the pr.
soner The fight said 70 have been started by crowd
known as the Dead Rabbits and Stockholders.
FIRE IN CITY HALL PIAcK-About nine O'Clock yes
terday morning fire broke out in row Of stables
the of No % City Hall place. and before the flames
extnguished about ten stables destroyed One
horse James Barry burned to death valued
$l75 insured The value Of the stables about
$500. They owned by John Martini and not in
sured The fire supposed to have been caused through
the careesspess of in Mr. Barry's employ in the
of q candle Suspicion was thrown upon another oc-
cupant OF one Of the stables but on the matter beng IN
IRE its origin to carelessness as above stated
FIRE CaRys1E SrREEr-About nine O'Clock last night
Are discovered the second floor of the building
1Sl rystie street. nhe brass musical instrument shop Of
CHRISTOPHER Stark It originated from furnace the floor
underneath it gnitng from the heat Damage about $l0
not insured. The building is owned by H. A. Cragin 1t
is damaged about So insured for 80 900 in Rutgers and
~ 500 in the Merchants Insurance Company.
THE FIRE STATEN IsIAND.--The fire Wednesday night
at 10 o'clock, Staten Island barn adjoining the
Seamen's Retreat owned by C. Vanderbilt. There
about twenty tons Of hay in the building which were de-
stroyed. Supposed to be the work Of an incendary.
Hol FOR wEsr-wednesday afternoon the Children's
Aid Society in Astor place sent eighty poor and rendess
boys to the West, by the New York and Erie Railroad,
where good homes will be provided for them. The party
was divided companies; Of them, consisting
of twenty boys went out under the charge of Mr. c. L.
Adams They are bound for Illinois, where good homes
have been secured for twelve Of the party The other
company consisting OF sixty went out under the charge
H. Fredgen and Assistant Superintendent Connor OF the
Eewsboys' Lodging House. They are bound for Indiana
Before leaving the city the boys required TO divest
themselves Of their old clothes, and after thorough
bathing supplied with warm and comfortable cloth
ing They left in the three O'Clock ran and went away
happy and contented apparently pleased with the pros
pect Of fine homes in the West They will not be dsap
pointed These boys from the lowest class OF society,"
and neglected by their parents they grow in
the world with the rapidly and rankness of weeds and
with for their mental or moral culture they
acquire and dssoute habits and unless res
cued by the charitable they become candidates Tor the
State prison. or perhaps the galows. The noble charity
that thus snatches this class of population from the
jaws of crime, certainly deserves the gratitude Of the
public
HOUSE OF DETENTION FOR WTNESsEs.-Ths Institution,
organized under the Police law Of 1857 for the detention
of witnesses who unable to furnish security for their
appearance in criminal proceedings is located Nos SO
and IS White II Is under the control OF the Police
Commissioners consists of five story brick houses
Shown into one portion being used for the female
and the other portion for the male inmates. The win.
dows securely fastened by iron bars yet, netwith
standing this necessary precauton the inmates enjoy the
utmost freedom of the building, and are furnished with
Medical and surgical aid is always at hand Under the
old system this Of witnesses confined in COM
with persons charged with crime; very little any
distinction being made between the two classes. Conse
queptly to be witness was no pleasant situation Be-
sides, often the when the shysterng lawyer
and aer coluson that the accuser and accused
might occupy adjoining cells Under these circumstances
large portion Of the criminal cases were settled by
counsel bbing witnesses for consideration thus making
them not only compound felony but commit the direct
crime Of perjury The White street institution, however
repairs. Isaac Messeroe s the warden and DR.. Water
man the surgeon.
THE AMERICAN COLONY on SWAN IsLASp-The brig Golden
Lead Capt Johnson sailed Wednesday with renorcements
for the American colony settled Swan Island among
whom two families. The coonsts go well supplied
with grains and seeds and farming implements and it is
the intention OF the company who occupy the island in
addition TO mining and shipping guano 10 be prepared to
afford supplies to whaers and other vessels who may
touch there There good anchorage for large vessels
IN lands Bay, the southwest side of the island, in
three and half TO five fahoms within 200 yards Of the
The clipper ship Robert Center sails for the above destna
ton in a few days
OUR RIVER PAIAcEs.-The Hendrick Hudson, Frapcis
Skiddy and New World ali first class North river steam
boats lying the foot Of Liberty street. receiv
ing repairs and being cleaned and thoroughly overhaued
An OLD Hoax REvIvEp.-The family Of gentleman con
neced with the law courts and residing at So East TWEEN
tyeghh street. have been for time past the vctm
Of heatless and unmeanIng hoax Since the day before
Christmas up Wednesday last numbers of doctors den
lists and private citizens ured to the above residence
under the plea that Of the family unwe or that
the gentleman of the house desired TO them mpor
tant business What makes the hoax more heartess Is
the that eight members Of the family have died
within the last TWO years The detectives are on the
watch for the prime and the agents in this affair
who are two young lads Should they attempt u practise
their fun any other person, it s 10 be hoped they will
be given into custody
RARE CHARIr.-Most Of those who contribute thing
20 the support charitable institutions love their
print, and TO have their friends and neghbors
and the world at large admire their bencvolence A re-
cent instance of charity s exception 10 thisthe do