New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-06-01

accused him Of false imprisonment, was, yesterday
dismissed by Sheriff Kelly. The Counsel of the Board
of Police-Brown, Hale, and Vanderpoel-served
notice on the Sheriff. recapitulatng the facts OF the
case and Sheriff Kelly, finding that he OBTAINING
an officer for having merely done his duty, Immediately
ordered his release. Mr.. Anderson will sue for
| false imprisonment.
Dr. Charles Riede proposes to publish in this city
weekly Polytechnic Journal for the diffusion of use
full knowledge and practical information in natural
philosophy chemistry, pharmacy, mechanics, manu-
factures arts, commerce. agriculture and household
science The specimen number which is before us, is
handsome sheet of four quaro pages, half in German
and half in English.
SOUTHERN CHvALRY AND MoRALITY.-A con-
siderable excitement was caused yesterday by the ar
rest in Broadway Of geneely dressed Southerner,
named Thomas Perkins who claimed to have an office
| in tie basement Of the Union Bank in Wall street.
He, in company with others, was riding up in Sixth
avenue stage, when he attempted TO take improper
liberties with little girl named Jane Hill, residing at
No. 232 Tenth avenue. SO obnoxious and indecent
did he become, that the child became exceedingly
frightened and her distress noticed by the other
passengers Lambert S. Peck, jr., OF No. loo East
liant Perkins drew from his a lengthy sword, with
which he attempted punish the mpertnence Of the
gentleman who had dared to rescue the little girl from
bis indecent grasp as well as the unofIendng child
herself. lie was quickly oyerpowered, and relieved
Of his weapon, after which he was handed over to
Officer Clayton Of the Broadway squad, who con-
veyed him to Jefferson Market, whittier he was fol-
lowed by an indignant crowd Two complaints for
1. Iuaffg
Kelly committed him for examination.
The CHANBERLAIScY-THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT
AT A STAYD-sTILL-In accordance with the decision
of the Courts Mr.. Haws yesterday approved OF the
bonds of Mr. Nathan c. Plat claimant 10 the Office
Of CITY Chamberlain. Mr. Stout still refuses 10 give
up the city finances and the matter must probably be
decided by writ Of quo rarr0HtO. Mean while the
bureaus Of the Controllers Office at a stand-s.
Az thew can receive no money of they can do
| no business Wherever ii is possible, the clerks and
chiefs Of bureaus give Il cir attention 10 posting up
| books and other minor matters in order to occupy
their time In few days there will be the same
dead lcck in the business Of all the other City Depart
ments Already the police grumblDg for their
dues and the salaries of the teachers will be wanted
on Saturday There is no reason, however, why the
decision should not now be speedily arrived at
INsPEcToRs OF UNSAFE BurLDEGs.-The follow
ing gentlemen have been appointed, and were yeser-
day sworn into office before the Mayor as Inspectors
Of Unsafe Buildings under the Building law en-
acted by the last Legislature: Peter Foseveri Walter
w. Adams, Charles X. Hyde George A. Harriet, An
| drew Owens, Robert Taylor, j. Milton Smith, and
| John Ware. They under the SUPPLEMENTARY Of
Jonas N. Philips, esq.
DEPARTURE or THE REV. Mr.. CoRBT.-The Rev.
VIM p Corbit of the Greene-stree Church, one of the
most popular and eloquent divnes connected with the
Methodist persuasion leaves in the steamer Adrahc on
| Saturday next European tour lie will be absent
full six months. The steamboat Croton will accompany
the Adratic a. far as the Narrows, having been char
tered for that purpose by number Of Mr. Corbs adj
mirers. Addresses appropriate to the occasion will be
delivered by the Rev. Mr.. Rogers of the Norokstreet
Church. Messrs Doane and Cashore Of Greene street.
and three dsnct chors will accompany the excursion
CLEANSING TENEMENT HoUsEs.-Ths Board of
Police haveawarded the contract for cleaning tenement
houses reported by the Sanitary Police to Fred Guion,
be being the lowest bidder The agreement provides
that 81 25 per day shall be paid for every man kept in
active service by the contractor, who is to furnish all
caIting without extra charge.
Mr.. Isaac V. FowLERs Successor ~ TAMMANY.-
An informal meeting of the Tammany Hall General
Committee was held Wednesday evening at the
"Wigwam." The question Of the Successorship TO
Isaac V. Fowler was considered. Upon call of the
wards there was an almost unanimous expression in
favor of Elijah +. Purdy, esq, and Mr.. Purdy will
undoubtedly be Installed Chairman at the next reg
ular meeting Of the Committee.
The INV POLICE SUPERISTEsDEST.-The Super
intendent of Police, John A. Kennedy visited the
Headquarters on Thursday, and was engaged for a
long time in conversation with Inspector Carpenter
regarding the arduous duties of the Superiutendency.
Mr. Kennedy will begin business corner of Broome
and Elm streets, on Monday next
1t is said that the Police Commissioners will not ill
the vacant nspectoIshp occasioned by the resignation
Of Inspector Dowing-beng satisfied that the interests
Of the Department do not require it. BY this means
they will save the salary of 81 900 per annum well
rs much ifeeling among members Of the Department
who would be applicants. Inspector Dilks performs
the duty OF inspecting the staon-houses of this city
and. Brooklyn well as exercising supervision over
the discipline Of the force This is pursuant to recent
order.
TAKING OFT LICESsEs.-There was a great rush
pawn-brokers unk-dealers, inelligenceolice Keep
ers and stage and cart drivers, at the 'ny