New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-27
CITY ITEMS.


nothing lees than the discovery of A nav Rosetta stsss
viii ever enlghten the prsson. generation a. to the
mf ing Of the herogyphca inscription that heads tho
Advertisements Of Professor Anderson. "Psych,man-
thenm' may be a very good Chslaaic photographed
specimen, but considered q sample Of the Ensish
language u Is certainly not specially inteigibe A
nearly as we can arrive at II from cursory ipspocsu
the Psycbo-" ct cetera, consists of a great many
lighted candles couple Of spider.lseged tables large
and brilliant assortment Of magical apparatus and 4
perfect armory Of bluDderbusses and pistols.
The crowds that have focked to the theater since
Professor Anderson's engagement have been delight
edly mystiied and sstonished. His experiments arc
certainly wonderful and defy the ordinary senses az
unmagical mortals 10 solve and hence bis great sue
cess Who would care to a magician who couldn't
change watch into featherbed, turn wedding ring
into roast turkey and metsmorphose penknfs int
sherry.cobbler And as Professor Anderson csnds.
and does do all these things bis entertainments are
thronged. They well deserve the popularity they have
attained. tE
WaUocps Misunderstanding to previous an
nouncement, Miss Jane Coombs end Mr.. George Jct-
dan begin tonight star engagement at this hoass.
The play selected for their first appearance Is The
Wifes Secret" Mrs Coombs playing Lady Eveline,"
and Mr.. Jordan Sir Walter"
Nblos Gdrden.-The circus is in fall tide Of success,
and new attractions are offered constantly. The fear
ture this week is trial Of ymnasc skill by amateurs,
prizes being offered for the best amateur performers.
The whole six Hanlon brothers viii appear together
for the first time In America.
Laura Keenes Theater.-To-night Lord Dundrsary
takes benefit at this theaer on which occasion Sour
American Cousin" will be produced. The thousands
who have 80 heartily enjoyed the rockng fun of Mr..
Sothern should not forget him tonight. Mr. Jefsrons
Summer season closes with this week, the Cousin ap-
peariDg each evening.
New Borery TReater.-Mr. z. Eddy appears here
tonight for the last time for the benefit Of the Man
ayers, Messrs Fox & Lngard Mr.. Eddys engage
ment has been highly successful one, having beea
prolonged for six weeks
Boacery Theater.-This favorie East house viii
be opened on Thursday night under the management Of
Mr.. George Wood of Cincinnati. He announces an
efficient company.
Hooley g. Cdmpbeps Mnstrels.-Niblos Saloon
having been engaged by this company of Ethiopian
performers they will make their first appearances there
this evening. The pa mes of some Of the members OF
this troupe have long been fayorably known in New
York. a.t
Palace Garden.-The Holman Juvenile Opera
Troupe commence engagement here tonight.
Barnum's Museum-Mr. Barnum is constantly
making additions TO bis already enormous stock Of
cuIosities the enumeration of the most prominent Of
which would be hard days work. The Wren Fan
lily of juvenile comedians have proved great attrae-
ton during the past week. and will doubtless be found
quite interesting during the remainder Of their stay
THE WoRKrSGMEN.-A meeting Of Workingmen
was held on Friday EVENING" the Twenty Ward,
at the Republican Head Quarters for the purpose q
forming Workingmens Club, to unite with the Clubs
of this city. About 800 persons were present. The
speakers recommended the support Of the Republican
Ticket. The following persons have been named for
the assembly: John Comerford, Twenty-frst Ward;
Thee. c. Wittenberg, Tenth Wardi John Cooper, jrs
Nineteenth Ward.
HEALTH OF THE CIrY.-Tbere was an increase Of
about 100 in the number of deaths last week the
week previous The addition is mainly from diseases
peculiar to the season. There have been nearly DOB
deaths from smallpox; of cholera infantum about 40
increase from the week before 40. Nearly 200 were
children under year of age. There was slight de-
crease in the number of deaths from consumption from
the las: report.
THE FRENCH ZOUAvEs.-UNFoRTUSATE BEGH-
EING.-The organization of the company of Zousves,
composed entirely of our French residents com,
pleted on Saturday night The company, to tho
number Of about hundred, assembled at the Mer-
Ger House, Major lie Clerc in the chair. Repors Of
several committees were received relative to uniform,
and acted upon. The chairman informed the company
that in order to make proper application to the Cover
nor to be attached to the Fifty-ffth Regiment, Il
would be necessary for them TO elect a Captain and
Lieutenant which was done forthwith Mr.. Bogrsm
being elected to the former position and Mr. Prefer to
the latter.
AT er the adjournment the company proceeded to Q
neighboring saloon at the invitation of their Captain
to take glass of wine" Several toasts given
and brief speeches made, and shortly after midnight
the company broke up. About twenty five of the party
who lived in the upper part of the city set out for their
respective homes in body. After marching up Broad
way az far as Prince street in double file, it was pro-
posed that they exercise for few blocks in the
double quick movement" To this all consented,
and the column moved song at rapid rate, giving an
occasional cheer. When between Blocker and Amity
streets they came in contact with policeman who
dered them to stop their noise.
The whole party at once came to halt and crowded
around the officer each being anxious to know the rea
son of his interference. But few were able to speak
English and the officer, finding that he was collecting
large crowd, ordered the peopeto "move oD, which
none Of them understood, and consequently did not
obey. The officer set about using his authority BY
rappDg the Captain upon the head when his club was
taken away The noise soon brought other polcemsa.
and one of the Zouaves was arrested and locked up In
the Fifteenth Ward Station House. notwithstanding the
protesations of his companions.
SroIy W.rcH-Albert Movers Vas arrested yes