New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-11-28


yet been brought into general practice. II ibis Asso-
ciaiion should succeed in establishing humane yet
efficient reformaory Of treatment, j. will have
accomplished blessed work.
THY &puRJtsoPs AND Mr.. PLATr AGAIS.-At the
meeting of the COMMITTEE of Supervisors yesterday the
Chairman, Mr.. Blunt, rtsled that although it
three fourths of hour later than the time fixed for
the meeting, Mr. Plat had failed to fulfil bis
promise Of being present. Mr.. Blup had called on the
County Treasurer yesterday, who said that he would
to the meeting OF the Committee. The Chairman
slso stated that Mr.. Plat.had scnt message TO the
Committee say ing that ne was unwel and should be
unable to attend.
Mr. Purdy ironically suggested that il would be
well to adjourn to a time and place thst would suit
Mr. Platts convenience; and that inquiry should be
made whether would be convenient for that gentle
nan 10 take any action in the matter at all.
Mr. Blunt thought the proper course WAS agreed
upon the day previous, and that there was now no
other proper course than to Issue subpena.
Mr. Purdy did not like to meet often At times that
Gid not suit the convenience Of the gentleman, and
believed evidence should BIZ had in regard to the state
of Lis health.
The Chairman stated that Mr. Plat was at the City
Hall Just before o'clock, and in reply 10 an inquiry
from Mr.. Purdy as to when the resolution was adopted
under which the acting, said October y, and
that it became law November ), without the Mayors
signature by the expiration OF the time in which he
n light return it with his objections.
Mr.. Purdy bad no doubt of the ability and RESPONSE
bihty Of Mr.. Platt but ii necessary to comply
with the law; and he would inquire whether they
bad discharged their duty in failing 10 obtain bonds
sufficient TO indemnity the county.
TIE Chairman sad that they had been repeatedly
promised by the Treasurer that he would execute the
bend. He was much surprised when the Treasurer
objected to the bond in the manner he did. Mr. Platt
promised on Monday TO bring the bond before the
Committee at tie meeting in session. He thought the
Committee had neglected nothing. Ii was true that
they might have issued subpoena in the first place,
but they desired treat Dir. Plat with al possible
couresy.
A motion to adjourn, 10 meet ct the call Of the
Chairman was agreed TO- Mr.. Blunt remaring that he
siould pr, baby seuo the subpoena and call the Com
mittte together in two or three days.
COMMISSIONERS op PoIIcy.-!This Board held its
regular tr-weekly meeting yesterday, and transferred
Sergt. Defour of Brooklyn from the Third to the
Eighth Precinct and Sergt.V Brunt from the Eighth
to tie Third. C. l.. Roee was appointed roundsnan in
tb. Fifteenth Ward. The following communication
was received:
CoSinissioners of Metropolitan PEice,
have The Fraihcs,on OF reporting TO the Board
, kices Martin Third Precinct for the InsDner IN
which ofs burglar He discovered that stoe
IN haSs ee Hnu e "n rom the premise He seIed one Of
NJ, NJ AZ b. ran when robber struck him the with
m ba s Il 'G ss Isd 81 but ' % s bold with
The other hand The robber then struck him powerful bow on
uediaey fatal by the protection bis cap efoded The blow
Crushed in the metal wreath and caused considerable sotsion
Of the skn. II Is not yet known to what extent the sk1i
injured The officer notwithstanding this stunning blow held
on to prisoner and finally secured him recommend bin
70 H0''S y Rs Re- n JOHN A. KENNEDY, supt
resolution was adopted unanimously that honora-
Bile mention be made upon the Records Of the Depart
ment Of Che heroic conduct Il the Patrolman above
mentioned.
SHrr-BuIIDIsG.-At the ship-yard Of WIN. II. Webb,
foot of Sixth street East River, large ship Intended
for tie heavy carrying trade between this city and
Liverpool, war launched at o'clock yesterday morn
ing. and lasbed to the dock receive some finishing
work by the Carpenters previous 70 beng taken down
and feighted, for immediate service, next week. The
ship is built for the old Black Ball Line Charles Ii.
Marshall Il Co., and her model is the wde-hull pa
tern which II considered best adapted to the carrying
trade She was named the Alexander Marshall, in
honor Of the brother Of Chas II. Marshall and abe is
to be CON mapded By Capt. Marshall, son Of the man
she il named after. Her dimensions Length l7S
feet tesm - feet depth % feet inches. In conse
ouence of the ain-etorm prevailing at the time there
were only few spectators on the ground. Messrs
webb are now ut work e steamship for 3. L.
Mtchil which is soon to be launched. The steamer
!, TO run between New-York and Savannah. They are
aso about laying the keel for new steamship to ply
betwt en- San Francisco and the Isthmus for the Pacific
Mail Steamship Company, in connection with the AZ
rinNall steamers. Her length "a 70 be 3ii feet and
she v III be launched in FIVE or six months
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IScREAsBD Tax UPoS THx CRY FOR lSbl.-Tbe
State he paid by the city in 1861, Will be largely
in excess OF that levied for the present year. ~ will DO
s4ep bv tie following: