New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-04-24


the Con nissonsr would have the matter attended to-
The Rules and Regulations were discussed, but
nothing definite done in regard To them.
1t was rumored at Headquarters that Commissioner
Pisbuy had cent bis letter of resignation to the Gov
trn0r.
DEPARTMENT or PUBLIC CHARITIEs.-The new
Commissioners held an informal meeting on Monday
morning and directed the Clerks to prepare detailed
statement Of the affairs of the Department, EN- bracing
its financial condition. the contracts accounts and the
condition of the public institutions. In the afternoon
tie Board the scians at Believe Hospital and
exchanged views as to the reforms needed in that in
stution.
PRosPEcrs OF THE PEACH CRoP OF 1860 Now Is
the time when the pesch-orchards of New-Jersey put
on their beautiful garments and from various quarters
of that State we have the cheering tdngs that the in
dications for full oldfasboned crop of the most deli
cous of our fruits favorable than they have
been for seversl years. Many orchards which have
either Lot boomed since 1856 whose early promise
has been bIghted by late Spring fross, now display
wealth Of pink blossoms, from whose fruiuon their
owners sanguiDe of obtaining pentfous, healthy
Weld. From points further south similar report is
made, and not only the fruit growers-who have for
many years received such poor returDs for their labor
but the fuitlsvtrs of this city aud its surroundings
viii welcome with delight renewed abundance of
hose large, round, and choice varieties of the Peach,
with which this market used to overflow.
WIIKLY MoRTALITY-The City Inspector reports
the total number of deaths for last week to have been
40, OF whom 1876 were boys, liz grls, 81 men, and
So women, beirg decrease of 80 from last week, but
an increase of % the corresponding week of last
yesr. OF deaths resulting from absolute disesse, 70
were by consumption, So scarlet fever 46 inAamma-
ton of the lungs 81 infsnts sions IL Group II
dropsy in the head bronchitis disease of the heart,
Inflammation of tbs throat apoplexy, 6 congestion
of the bTaip Inflammation Of the stomach dropsy,
Inflammation of tie DO Eels, small pox, hoopiog
cough, diphtberite 3 diarhea, cancer, epilepsy,
bleeding at the lungs, inflammation of the womb,
and the remainder Of various other diseases. OF
deaths from external and other not depending
on climate or season, 10 Of old age, IL casual
tes," aspbyzis intemperance, burned and
scal6ed drowned. Total, 80. Classified in respect
to their eges, SO under year, 46 between and
9 rs bet and s. only 80 from that age up to 80
48 between 30 and 40 % between 40 aud So between
90 and 100, and ceDtenaran. In respect
to tbtr nativi'ies 800 were American 10 Irish, q
German, English, 3 Scotch, 2 British America, 2
French, 9 Prussan.
FATAL BEATING "A week or two since, q Swedish
sailor, Damsd Henry Dedrickson was set upon by
gang of salors at the waohips aud Car
lise streets and badly beaten. One of the rufiins
struck him heavy blow with club or slung shot,
fracturiDg Bis skull The wounded man was conveyed
to tie New-York Hospital where he died of his ipju
ries yesterday morning. Coroner Scbrmer will hold
an inquest on the body this morning A. the time Of
the sfIrsy, Sergeant Denton, and one two of the
First Ward ofcers made vgant search for the perpe
traitors Of the deed and finally arrested four sailors
named John Greenwood, Jeremiah Murphy John
Moss and Richard Williams, on suspcion. They were
subse identified as having been concerned in the
assault, by friend who was with Dedricbson at the
time, and have since been confined in the Tombs
awaiting the result of Dedrickson's injuries.
A DESPERATE YoUsG THIEF.-Joseph McLauin,
aged II years, native of Troy N. Y, was arrested
yesterday morning by Officer Haring of the Ninth
Precinct on a charge of burglary. McLanin entered
a room at No. GIG Hudson street. occupied by Mrs.
Jane Chambers. Having gained admission by means
of skeleton keys, the thief bolted the door the in
side and began collecting together various articles of
iewelry, ready to carry off While so engaged, Mrs.
Chambers returned and finding the door locked raised
an alarm. Thereupon McLanin suddenly darted past
her and down the back stairs, where be encountered
Officer Ricksby, who attempted to arrest him. The
thief drew loaded pistol from his pocket and threat
ened to shoot the cer whereupon the latter started
for assistance. McLaDin then ran down Hudson street.
pursued by two officers and crowd of and boys,
and after long RIM was overtaken by Officer Iaring
Ill a md in
bis pocket and about $40 worth of ewelry which Mrs.
Chsmbers identified as her property. The prisoner
was taken before Jusce Kelly, where he admitted his
guilt, and committed to Heis Desperate
looking young Iasca, and evidently an expert hand at
the business.
The STATEN ISLAND RAMRoAD--Yesterday, new
railroad was opened Staten Island beginning at the
Vanderbilt Landing and terminating at Eltingvine,
being distance Of about eight miles. Only two pas
senger cars now running each having accommoda-
ton for 60 passengers. They strong aud neatly
fitted up There in preparation two baggage cars
four freightcars and locomotive, in addition to the
ore now in use. The "a. Journey, jr.," the loco
motive now used, has 4-inch cylinder, with ~
inch stroke and 5-feet wheel. 1t was built at the
Jersey CITY Locomotive Works. When completed, the
read will be about thirteen miles long, and will convey
pas,er oe,s and goods 20 Biddles Landing AT pres
emit only three trips are made each way daily the
trsips stopping on the way at Toad Hiii, New'DorP
C,nb Uome. and Gifford's Lane. As soon as the
travel will warrant it, the number Of trains will be IN
creased. The present Superintendent Of the rosd is
l. ID. Bruyn, eco. number of rasn are now at
york at the terminus, erecting turning-t and
Other necessary arrangements Of general nature
toward finishing the depot accommodations The fare
from Eldpgvile to New-York ia Is cents, and the
same from Nsw-York TO Eltngville. II is intended