New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-10-20

the Hon. Arson Burlipgsme, the Hon. John Cosode,
and tie Hon. James H. Campbell. In the evening
there will be grand parade Of the Qleene County
Wi6e.Awskes, and various companies invited from
New-Ycrk pnd Brooklyn aud the doi1gs of the day
will conclude with an old-fssbioned Long leland clan
bake Altogether the occasion promises to be one Oh
rare interest, and for the benefit Of those who may
desre 70 90 from the cty-and doubtless there VIII 20
many sr ch-we wou)d sate that trains VIII leave tne
South Ferry Brooklyn, fer Brushviie at ~ a. M
81, Al 5:35 and Gao P. m. TIE last train returning
Nh ieava R,u,bville az II m. The Committee have
ARRANGED tina, tickets for the round trip sha be sold at
IS cent?.
Prprpr1c.y RATIFICATION MEETIsG-The Repub-
Hcans of The Fourteenth Ward will hold grand ri,io'
cation meeting on Monday evening, the I'D inst az
their headquarters, No. "a Grand street. The ID On.
Joseph Hoxie the Hon. Charles NJ. Briggs and Daniel
L Nortbrup have been engaged to speak. The East
e,n District Battalion, WideAwakes, few companies
rom the Western District and the Seventh and Tfir-
eenth Ward Wide-Awakes Of New-York will parade
on that occasion.
Tgy GREAT WIDE-AwAKE DEMossTRATIoS.-At
meeting Of delegates of WdeAwake organizations In
this city held on Thursday night, preliminary arrange
ments were made for grand torch-ght procession 10
take place on the evening of the 3s inst COL Jesse u
Smith was selected as Grand Marshal, and Committee
was appointed TO invite e,ublican organizations in
neiehborpg cities to take part in the proceedings
Committees on music, fireworks, and - select the
route were slso chosen. II is anticipated that about
5000 persons will take part in the demonstration.
No UNION OF THE KINGS County DEsocRAcY.-
The Committee appointed by the National Democrats
to confer with other organizations, with view oil
uniting on local candidates, announced :, meet at
No. 81 Fulton street, on Thursday night. The Con-
ference Committee of the Regular Democrats went
there and found the National Committee in session. but
az soon as the Regulars the lights were suddenly
extiDguished and the Nationals made their way out,
and the Regulars followed their example, under the
conviction that the National did not want to fuie.
MILITARY VIsITs.-The Colt Guard, Capt Chap
man of Hartford, Conn, composed Of men in the en-
ploy of Col. Samuel Colt, viii visit this city on the
9th inst, accompanied By the Armory Band. They
will be the guests of Company c, 18th Regiment,
Capt. j. S. Morgan, during their stay
TIRED OF LIFE.-On Thursday evening" young
man vi no gave his name az /. Bryant, hailng from
New Orleans went into drug store, at the corner OF
| Fulton and Adams streets, purchased an ounce OF
laudanum and swallowed it before any one could be
aware Of his intention. An officer was sent for, and
Mr. Frost of the Inspector's-ofice, took him to the
First District Staton-House where he was attended
to- with effect, by Disrict-Surgeon Ball. This mon-
ing be was pronounced in a fair way ofrecovery Mr.
Bryant il seems has been leading fact life IN New
York until he became completely Frustrated Rsmorse
for having brought discred upon highly respectable
IL. 61ohx
happily frustrated through his oveI-snxiety to do
away nth himself. He remains in custody until his
father who live, in Chester street, New Orleans, and
bas been written for, arrives TO take charge OF his
erriDg bu: penitent son.
FIRE DEPARTMENT DUTY.-The Board Of Fire
Commissioners at a recent meeting, decided TO return
az resigned all members Of the Fire Department who
have not performed fifty per cent duty for the last
| twelve months.
TIE SEWER AND WATER TANEs-TAKISG THE BACK
TRAcK-A special meeting of the Board of Supervisors
was held yesterday afternoon for the purpose Of re-
considering the action taken at the meeting Wednes
day in regard TO the demand of the Water and Sewer
Commissioners for increased tax levy OF $50 600 10
the interest the bonds issued for the expense Of
constructing the water-woI ks snd repairing sewers.
At the previous meeting the Board refused to make
the required levy. Yesterday Supervisor Talbot moved
reconsideration of the action already had. Alexander
McCue, esq, Counselor OF the Corporation, being
present reque, ted to give his views which he did,
by explaining the law the subject and the duty OF
the Supervisors, under the law 10 make the appropria
ton He stated that monied institution would loan
money which 10 be repaid upon the collection Of
tax the face of positive refusal of the proper
thoriiies levy that tan aud beside, such
calculated to bring discredt upon the city Mr..
McCue's remarks were contrOverted by Supervisor
Colt, when the motion TO reconsider put and
ried. The further consideration Of the subject
then postponed until Monday afternoon next when it
is expected that there will be attend
snce of members than yesterday.
THE SITE FOR THE New Court oUsE.-At the
special of the Board Supervisors yesterday, Super
visor Crooke instituted complaint sgsnst the EreaiHg Star
which had printed statement ree ting the action Of
members the Board In regard to the selection Of site for the
proposed Court House He pressed resolution OF inquiry
which carried after some discussion.
BRooRLYN CITY COURT CALENDAR-MOndsy, Oct.
d Nos 90 a. There will be Jury trials during the week
Notes oissue for the November be filed be-
fore the 1th Of that month. Jury trials for the will
on the second Monday, 18th proxino.
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NEW-JERSEY ITEMS.
REPUBLICAN MEETING AT WEST ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Pennington addressed large and enthusiastic Repubi
can gathering a West Hoboken. The Hudson County
Battalion of WideAwakes turned out about 5OOstrong,