New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-06-16
CITY ITEMS.

cattle deneator, and TO some extent az breeder Oh
advises of bis intention to present 70 'ne
Commissioners Of the Central Park next FAN several
pairs of the large black ducks which he has for some
wears past been breeding. They are obtained BY cross
inc upsn the wild duck of the lakes, and are SAID to
have great size but none Of the fsby flavor Of the wild
bird The plumaQe of the female il quite black, but
the male has brilliant green wingtips, and sporo"
the head No doubt other presents OF similar cnarac
ter will be made by private individuals from time 70
time and in the course Of few years we may reason
ably expect to see on the ponds of the beautiful rark
aquatic birds from other countries. ia fsw pairs OF
American deer and some other Of native ANIMALS
could be placed in paddocs in the Park, they would
be source of much interest and qualification to the
thousands of visitors who there congregase.
Tpy TOMS LrBRARY.-Some time since Mr. Sutton,
the Warden Of the Tombs commenced forming library
for the benefit of the prisoners under his charge The
library was commenced with about 200 volumes, which
were presented by Mrs. II. H. Starr Of this city; the
same lady has since contributed number Of volumes,
30 that with the other donations, the library now
numbers between 400 and 500 volumes. The volumes
comprise religious books books Of travel history, etc.
and are in great demand by the prisoners.
Mr.. Dayton, No. 36 Howard street, has published
" The Republican Campaign Songster, edited by w.
II. Burleigh." Mr.. Burleigh is well known for his
spirited Republican songs, which have created much
enthusiasm at great gatherings Of people. The little
work of ~ pages is worthy the ateu Of clubs, &C.
m
COMPLAINING OF HER FATHER.-On Thursday morn
ing policeman entered the Jefferson Market Police
Court, having in charge q brutal looking Irishman
The mans appearance was rough and filthy, a. II ne
had been drunk for weeks. His hair hung in matted
locks about bis forehead and eyes, his face was bloody
and still bleeding from several little cuts received IN
some drunken brawl. Accompanying the officer and
the prisoner pretty looking girl about ~ years
of age. She was plainly, but neatly dressed, her
whole appearance was prepossessing, while honesty
and truth were stamped in every line Of her features
The prisoner was placed in the box to await his regu
lar turn for examination, and the young girl took her
seat among the crowd of men and women, who were
in attendance as witnesses spectators. The Mags
rate soon noticed the young woman and being struck
by her look of Distress and her apparent uneasness at
the situation in which che placed he atonce called
her to him and inquired the nature Of her business.
She told him her story, while the tears stole down her
cheeks and her sobs nearly cboked her uterance Her
name was Margaret Rooney, and the brutal looking
prisoner was her father. She was born in New.
York, and had lived with her parents until
about year ago, when she left them, and
went out to service. Previous to leaving her homo
her father had become very incorporate, and often
abused his wife and children. Finally, her mother
took TO drink ALSO and at last both the parents became
80 depraved that they kept drunk nearly all the time
When they would become partially sober, it was only
to quarrel and fight and abuse the children, OF whom
there were four-Margsret being the oldest. The
parents had owned little property few hundred
dollars worth--but this was soon exchangedfor drink
When that was all gone, the household goods clothing
and every article of comfort possessed by the family
were sent piece at time to the pawn-shop and its
equivalent in whisky obtained In this way they went
on-drinking quarreling, fighting, and abusing their
chldren--till everything Of value had passed down
their threats in the shape Of rum. Then the father
and mother in their drunken deprayity, called upon
Margaret TO find them money, more money, and more
rum. They said the way was clear enough-less
attractive girls than she walking the streets in
gay attire had plenty of money and lived in Injurious
ease Why should not she 7 Why not sell her body
and soul to give them drink Up to this time, Mar
garet had borne with every abuse and ndignity that
had been heaped upon her for the sake Of the two
little brothers and sister, whom she felt bound to
protects but this proposition, coming as it did from
thoee who should have guarded her innocence from all
evil and being insisted upon by them with threats and
curses, determined her to run away. So one day.
when her father and mother had drunk and fought
themselves into state of insensibGty, after having
beaten her for persstng in refusing to accede TO their
wishes she stole out Of the house and left her home
forever. 1t was not long before she obtained good
situation with lady who treated her kindly, and gave
her every encouragement TO do well. After having
worked there short time, she took up her wages and
went to her old home to do something for her brothers
and sister, She tried to leave them the few articles
she had brought for them without seeing her PARENTS
but inst she leaving the house she encountered
her father. II was impossible to avoid him, and an
agry scene ensued he attempted to detain her, but
she finally eludsd him and ran away rs fast as she
could. He followed her at distance until he saw her
enter the house where she lived. That night, about
midnight, he returned to the house' with several
equally depraved companions for the purpose Of ABB
Quoting her. Ascending the steps, he rang the bell,
and Margaret shortly appeared at the door in answer
TO the summons. He seized her rudely, and vio-
lently dragged her to the sidewalk, where she was
| surrounded by the other rufians They attempted
| to hurry her away, but her screams brought to
| her assistance policeman who was in the Vi
| cinity. At sight of him the father and his
friends ran off, while Margaret reentered the house.
Two days after, in the early morning, Margaret was
sweeping the walk, when her father again rushed
upon her, and attempted to carry her Off Again the
came policeman came to her aid, and this time sue
ceeded in arresng the unnatural father after severe
struggle. Margaret did not like to have him locked
up and 80 enreated the officer to let him go; but as
the drunken brute persisted in threatening and cursng