New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-02-13
CITY ITEMS.

AMrsEMEsTs.-The successes Of the past week have
been marked, the houses grand, and the public
web content with the various bills of theatrical fare
that the conplacen managers contemplate few changes
for the present week. At the Broadway houses the
programme remains nearly the same, the late sdapta-
tons continuing to run with profitable persistence
eminently gratifying to the managers.
At Laura Keeae's the "Heart of Midlothian"
keeps its accustomed place. At Walldcks the Poor
Young Man" still remains. At the Winter Garden
"Over Twist has been inducad to prolong his visit
and at N5os Garden the Circus is still dominant and
triumphant.
Old Boncery-The Duke of Gloster, at this estab-
lishment has at last succeeded in swapping his king
dem for horse, and Richard III " on horse back
will be the feature of the week.
Neu Bouery-The " Star Sisters still shine here.
Miss Lucille will, this week, appear as Jack Shep'
pard." Tonight will also be given the Ladies
Stratagem" and certain scenes from the Three Fast
Men,"
american Museum.-The " Octoroon" is the lead
ing attraction at this house. 1t is well DONE al we
took occasion TO explain at length few days ago.
Ch,istys Minstreis.-The farce of the "Double-
Bedded Room" in which George has a capital part
will be done every night this week. An excellent pro-
dancDg, jokes, and burlesque comicaltes. George
Christy whose name has become household word in
America, is experiencing of the annoying at
tendans of fame. Scores of persons, jealous of his
hardly. reputation and possessing portion
of his talents seek trade his name, by organizing
minstrel companies for country speculatons, and an
nouncing them as the "Orignal Chrisy Ministries -
"Cbris,ys Minstrels, from New York" other titles
in which the name of CArty s made the baltic seduce
the sbekels from the pockets of the deuded provncas
who visi: these swindng shows in the expectation of
seeing tie genuine George. To such extent has this
nuisance grown that in very self-defense George
ChIisty publishes card stating that these fellows are
travelling on his name and reputation and announcing
that he has no connection whatever with any minstrel
company save the one now performing at Nibo's
Saloon VIII our country friends make note of this,
and stgmatze the persmbulatng shows as the swind-
ling catchpennies they really are
Da Chaillies african Collection No. 635 Broad
aay.-This admirable and interesting collection Of
curiosites il still on exhibition.
Benefit for the Sufferers at the Elm-street Fire.-At
the Volks Garden, No. 45 Bowery on Thursday night
next performance will be given, the avas of which
are to be appropriated to the relief of the surviving
sufferers by the late fire in Elm street. Let the house
be crowded, for the work is a noble one.
Scotch Ballad Concert On Thursday evening next
Mr.. George Simpson, assisted by several celebrated
ballsd-eingers, will give a concert at DOdworth's
Rooms, No. SOC Broadway. The programme en-
braces choice selection Of Scottish ballads. Mr.. Simp-
son is quite well known as baad.singer having for
several years taken prominent place among the sing
ers at the annual Burns Festival.
Mss Esmondes Readings-Ths evening Miss
Teresa Esmonde will give reading " from the Irish
and American Poets, at Mozart Hall, by inyitati1 of
the 69th Regiment
ADVERTISING FOR CLERKs.-There are great
many swinders in NewYork whose sole business con-
ssts in advertising that they ready furnish with
situations persons who may be in want of employ
meIt. Although these swndling establishments have
been frequently exposed in the daily papers, they
appear to he as numerous and fourishing OF
late, complaints have continually been lodged
with the detective police officers against A. Ranney,
the gift.book dealer, charging him with prae-
ticing the cierkly advertising game His mode
of operation has been to advertise extern
sivey that he was in want OF clerks, and requesting
applicants TO call at his office, in Broadway, near
Howard street. To this Office numerous seekers
after situations have hurried, where they have
enioyed the high privilege of personal interview
told them that it vas in power TO furnish them with
situations, but generally engaged them to travel in
different parts of the country to sell books for him.
Before entering on their duties however, he would
require from them deposit of small sum OF money,
to insure the faithful performance of their part OF the
contract On Friday two young Germans called at
the Detective Office and made complaint against Mr.
Ranney, charging him with obtaining deposit from
them and afterward refusing TO set them at WORK or
refund their money. Detective Tiemann, who is also
Germen, took the matter in charge, and, TO satisfy
himself, applied to Mr.. Rsrney for a situation.
After mach talk between them, Mr.. Ranney
reouested his customer 10 leave his watch and
chain with him as security that he would discharge
bis duties faithfully. The business which he was en-
engaged to perform, TO travel in the country ana
sell books by subscription, bit not 10 deliver them-he
10 pay his own expenses, and take his commissions On
the books sold As the officer did not like to part with
h watch il was agreed that Mr. Tiemann should call
next morning, and deposit with Mr. Ranney SiOo III
cash Accordingly, the Detective caiied on Saturday
morning in company with another officer, whom he
introduced AS Lie friend and in lis presence the whole
bargain was related. After dalying some time, aud
obtaining from Mr.. Ranney the whole nature oil his
business, they finally declared their real purpose, ana
took him into custody. He was conveyed to Ponce
Ueadonarters. where he was confronted with the
two Young Germans whom he was charged with
svvind,;pg. The accused then became exceedingly
anxious TO settle the matter and offered to restore to
tho vouno men the money be had obtained from Them
The Germans, being anxious to recover the sum ad'
vaueed were willing to SETTLE but Capt. WaiDg Ill
terfer.d. and insisted on taking hin before pc
talk j H.