The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-23

Dd not the almanac and the remembrance OF the past
t~e weeks convince that the midst Of cold
and dresry winter would DO likely to imagine that
had beaten Old Father Time; and that were enjoying
the pleasure Of the balmy spring.
Yesterday was q most delightful day, and were II not
for the h Of the streets and the Of crossings
was equal to anyspring day that have experienced
Judepg from the crowds Of pedestrians which thronged
thorougnfares during the day. duly appreciated
by the citizens.
Ane Sunday, in large city like New York, hailed
with uneigned joy by all classes alike but particularly
by the working people, whose only day Of pleasure s
Cooped in some close place OF business all the week.
they look forward to Sunday day OF enjoyment and
when happens 70 be unpleasant Gas 1t sometimes wD
there rs gloom cast over their household, and the
men will oongregate round the neighboring barroous
dren Tor being disappointed In their little pleasure trip
but bow different the story Of tine Sunday. The pa
their best holiday dresses pays that long promised vs
TO friend or takes short trip in the country; that
ilne Sunday 70 the working classes beneficial TO both
The OF the day however, is not alone confined to
the poorer classes The fsst young man has ne oppor
sny Of displaying the speed and gait Of gray
pleasant crfvee In the vicinity Of suburban Cities
crowded by large numbers Of last teams.
The church goers also appear In their full strength
although yesterday the ladies' who were vending their
way to tho various churches looked they would be
far more comfortable had they lett their sets OF mink at
home after Them They seasonabe according 10 the
time Of the year but looked decidedly OF place with
the thermometer as high az yesterday. The gen.
emen we noticed carried their overcoats thrown
ther arms or II they were going but short distance
went without them.
The various lines Of railroads and ferries running from
the city were in unoonDraky crowded state during
e Ss s ar. Of ell
on % s ssssS
heaped ON the devoted hsee city authorities for
the shocking state OF the Streets The contrast between
"under loot" and "over head Eas great that Il
universal topic Of conversation the ferries
saw the following notice. which but little regarded by
the gentlemen for whose benefit IL was put up:-"Out OF
respect for the ladies' gentlemen are not to
spit tobacco juice on the floor" Gould this law be
forced would be gre.. blessing the ladies dread the
condition Of the cabins Of Of ferry boats more
than they do the filthy state Of the streets
The only drawback there is to continuance Of this
and lung complaints which it causes. Such
seasonable weather II extremely trying 70
weak persons; otherwise it is good for trade,
for the poor and the houseless and makes erybody
wear cheerful face than when suffering from the
biting cold Of stout ''Dorwester The ladies had bet
ter eze this opportunity while lasts to do their shop
ping pay the remainder Of their forgotten New Years
calls, shall shortly have another "cod term" aud
all but the sterner portion OF humanity will have TO stay
frozen or blown away.
The mild weather has interfercd with the skating at tho
Central Park, weakening the ice melting entirely
that before that sport be resumed, have
severe frost OF some days duration. AM
The EARLY SIGNATURE OF THE TAX LEx MAYOR
The tax levy having successfully the gauntlet of the
two branches Of the Common Council nothing now re.
mains to make useful fact but the signature of the
ncipaI Chief Magistrate By law the Mayor is required
to wait certain period after the passage of the levy be-
fore axng his autograph thereto, but in view of the
pressing condition OF things the caor the contractors
and the repressby blackened aspect OF the Streets
thought Mr. Wood will not be puncious but that he
will dash OF his signature some time today and put
an end 10 the general agony Mr. Deavan, the City In
spector prepared the moment the Mayor performs this
to set about the much needed work OF cleaning the
streets nsanter anc be has made the necessary arrange
men TO sweep the Nth from the Battery Union square
along Broadway and the Bowery, In the Of
night besides completely relieving Chatham, Fulton, Mas
and other crowded streets Of their abouinabie mud
covering. How much therefore, depends upon the early
signature Of the tax levy will be readily imagined
MEETING PIANoFoRTE MAKNs "A meeting Of the
United Pianoforte Makers held yesterday morning at
2Sl Grand street. Some two hundred, almost all Ger
mans, were present Mr.. +. Gelaman occupied the
chair and the proceedings conducted in the German
language. The object Of tho call to subm the
count Of moneys collected for the aid OF those workmn
who were thrown out Of employ ment, and lost their
TOOLS &C., by the fire which, will be rccolected,
destroyed the factory Of Hghe Bradbury, in woos.
ter street, on the 9th Of last December and also
70 propose :; ss or the protection Q. those
chairman stated the objest Of the meeting and commit
tee appointed 70 audit tho account which show the
pended or this the sufferers by the fire have received
81 61 "a (about fifty three per cent OF their actual oss)
ed in printing and other incidental expenses series Of
resolutions were then passed. embodng vote Of thanks
to the artists who kindly their services the
occasion Of the concert lately gwen for their benefit and
to the firm Of Lghte Bradbury for their nberaly In
paying their for the unfinished work each had
hand at the time the fire occurred amounting about
$780, and that before they had received any money from
their IsuraDce
is proposed to establish relief fund by the pay ment
If hv thc
toe association, which will ene the individual sub
scrbmg TO assistance from the society in OF
onRed sickness loss caused by fire, any unforeseen
accident Tho association has been existence since
Cd Of April 1885, and numbers about $50 MEMBERS small
number considering that there at least 200 piano
forte makers in this city is alleged that this Is owing
the fact that numbers OF American French and work
of other natonaties, refrain from joining because
the proceedings are conducted in German
BIRTHDAY ROBERT BURNS, THE PoEr.-The annyer-
sary dinner OF Burns Club of this city will take place
next Wednesday evening" in honor Of the birthday Of
the great poet of humanity The affair is 10 of at
festivals got up under the auspices OF the gentlemen of
this association will doubtless prove to be entertain
nent acceptable not only to those who hail trace their
descent from auld lang syne but likewise TO all others
who delight in the feast Of reason and the flow Of soul
The tickets put down at 81 each. Dinner think Of
the good old Scotch hospitality to be on the table at
seven O'Clock precisely.
The INDIA MunNY.-Rev Tr. Scudder gives his closing
lecture this season, at the Cooper Institute the history
of the great mutiny and rebellion in India These lectures
attracting overfowipg audiences The closing lecture
is said 70 possess thrilling interest.
QUICK woRK-The steamship Jamestown. Capt Skin.
ner sailed from New York Wednesday last at three
O'Clock NJ and arrived back in New York on the 2od
at three O'Clock P. NJ making the round trip In 80 hours
In that time she landed freight at Portsmouth, City Point
and Richmond, and took on freight at Richmond, City
Point Norfolk and Portsmouth. The distance run was
$40 miles. This Is the quickast trip on record
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FINANCES or MAssAcArMTra tho House Of Represen.
taves Of Massachusetts, the Goth inst communica-
ton received from the Treasurer Of the Common
wealth. enclosing statement Of the receipts and expen-
dures Of the State for the year ending Dec 3D. 1852 with
schadue OF the amounts remaining unpaid January 1,
1862 Also statement OF the securities belonging the
several funds OF the Commonwealth
The following is q statement Of receipts and expendi
lures In the aggregate
RECEIPTS
On account OF fund ..................1 ,973131 Sc