New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-10-12

a demonstration which cannot fail to have good
effect on the political mind. In token Of gratitude for
his liberal advances of salary to the police force last
Fall, when in his official capacity City Chamber
lain, he had no public money wherewith to pay them,
the members and officers Of the force have united in
presenting splendid testimonial to Mr.. Stout which
will be offered at his private residence next Friday
evening, and doubtless accepted in manner appro-
pirate to the importance Of the occasion. This tes-
monial, we believe takes the shape of afuLength
portrait set in richly gilded frame, and all the chief
officers Of the Police Department will be present to
assist at the ceremony. Numerous invitations will
also be issued to prominent representative men from
all the political parties of the day; and several men,
BERG of the Everett House Executive Committee will
appear in their official capacity and take part in the
proceedings.
MOZART HALL CoSvEsTIOH.-The Mozart Hall
Assembly Convention for the WITH Assembly District
which was appointed to meet last evening at Pythago
Ias Hail. in Canal street, failed to take place. At
least our reporter, who made thorough search Of
the premises, could not fnd such meeting nor learn
any tdings Of the delegates
The STEAM PLow.-The steam pillow, invented by
Mr. Fswkes and which was fully described in our
ports of the United States Agricultural Fair at Chic
ago. setin action yesterday under the auspices of
the American Institute. 1t performed its duty sue
cessfuy, and received the applause of all who wit
messed it, 1t will be that in addition to the hours
named in the first advertisements the pillow will be
exhibited to-day at noon, and at | and 2p. IN.
MINOR CRY ITEMs.-Henry II. Leeds yesterday
sold the entire livery establishment of Madame Gaz
zsniga the popular prma donna, who is about leav-
ing for Europe The property consisted Of stylish
pair Of fine black fast trotting horses hands high,
an elegant carriage, and single horse gig and har-
ness. Mr.. Poillon bought the pair Of blacks at
$500 80, and the csrrisge at $780, The single black
horse, l6 hands high, sold to Mr. Spencer for
$3.50. The harness, blankets, and stable fixtures
brought the up TO $51l 80 for the entire estsb-
hshment.. The 18th Regiment artillery, Col Hen
ikep 80 rank and file, inspected yesterday, at
East New-York, by Bngsde-Inspe,tor Afford. Com
panies ID and were consolidated for inspection, the
latter parading uniforms, and having only men
altogether. The sbsentees numbered llS....At
o'clock this morning, the 9TH Regiment Col.
Schwart will parade for inspection at Ham,
ilton square On Monday and Tuesday nights, Mr..
Smith, the new Street Contractor, set his ma.
chimes in motion in his uptown district. On
the first night six machines swept the streets between
Canal and Fourteenth streets clean. The overseer
appointed by the City Inspector being quite unused to
such celebrity in his department. grumbed because he
is obliged to run to keep pace with the machines
The field of operations ast night is embraced between
Fourteenth and Forty. second streets The Antioch
Baptist Church, in Seventh avenue, near Twelfth
street. will receive their public recognition as regular
Baptist Church tomorrow evening. The Rev. DR..
Hague, and many Others expected TO take part in
the services Strong influences being brought to
bear upon the House of Bishops in Richmond to multi
fly the effect Of the resolutions of the New-York Eps-
copal Convention in the case Of Bishop Onderdonk.
Memorials being signed by the aty OF both par
ties in the Episcopal Church who deeply feel that the
position of the suspended Bishop is such in this COM
munity that under no circumstances csn he resume
any jurisdiction III this Diocese the exercise of any
Episcopal functions TO the harmony and edi6cstion OF
the Church the glory of Christ The receipts of
the American Tract Society for six months of the So
cetys current year, ending Oct have been, for pub
locations sold, $lO3 500 81 and in donations and legs
cies $50 $50 AZ; in ALL $l42,Ss6 ST. being 5000 so
more than for the corresponding months of the pre-
vious year The ropewalk of the late firm of John
Thursby's Sons, on Wykoff and Waterbury streets
Willamsburgh, with engines houses and fixtures,
was sold yesterday, by order of the assignee, for
$4,000 and purchased by Messrs. L. Water
bury & Co. The cost Of the establishment, it
was reported originally Sl5O,OoO....
The Churckman opposed TO the secret councils of
the House Of Bishops asserts that nine enths of the
clergy and lsity in favor OF compelling them to
transact their business openly and trusts there will not
be found wanting Of the right stamp 10 urge the
Richmond Convention to require the House Of Bishops
10 hold their sessions with open doors In one of
the advertising columns of the Stats ZsRHng is a
curiousy suggestive arrangement of illustrated bust
ness cards. The doctors hesd the column then come
the druggists with pestles and mortsrs and the under
takers bring up the with their coffins Two
lads, while fishing near the foot Of Fty.rst street. in
the North River on Tuesday hooked up a small box
floating in the water the contents Of which were found
10 be the remains of child, Two or three months
old The Democratic Judicial Convention meets at
Tammsny Hall to-nigh AT the Cooper Institute
the Italians meet at the same time, to form Union
Benev oent Association. .Pamers beautiful White
Captive now in possession OF Ex-senator Fish, will
be on exhibition in this city few dsys henos.
f, BESEfIr oY THE CATHOLIC ORPHAN AsrLuNs.-
The Annual Festival Benefit 70 the Roman Catholic
Orphan Asylums WAS held in the Academy OF Music,
Yesterday afternoon and evening. About 1900 people
we're present in the afternoon ana in the evening the
house was crowded TO its utmost capacity many even
vent away not being able TO find stsndingroom. Mr..
p,orybsm was the director Of the entertainments,
,.bch were in the afternoon, comedy, an Ethiopian
,,arform.pce. and farce in the evening drama,
,,,h, zone performance, and a farce two. The
-. vera all enthusiastically received and the Let
proceeds to the Asyums must be very considerable
oxvps The BOARD met IN Tues-