New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-14

On gaining the sidewalk, Mr.. Ward again drew bis re-
volyer, and shot himself in the abdomen. crowd
soon gathered around him, and Officer Sanford arry-
ing, conveyed the injured to Bellevue Hospital,
where an examir alton of his wounds was made The
attending physician pronounced them exceedingly
dangerous and has little hope OF his recovery. Mrs.
Ward IL in still more critical condition, her removal
to the Hospital being mpracticable.
Mr. Ward was formerly engaged in the coal
business, in a small way, but, becoming involved,
had also become idle in bis habits. He contributed
but little to the support of his children and bis wife
having been thrown out of employment thought to
insure their support by taking from the bank her
earnings and those Of her husband.
BULLS HHAD.-There was not as great break
down in the beef cattle market at Forty fourth street
Yesterday as was anticipated as the large addition to
the stock that was expected from Albany did not ar
rive being detained, it was said by broken bridge
on the Hudson River Railroad This was lucky for
the owners Of droves here there Just as many
cattle rs could be sold even at reduction Of
thing like o head from the current rates of Tuesday.
Tho quotations given in the report of the market
range from to &c., net pound for the meat, sink
ing ofal, for all except few very choice bulocks
which brought 81, 10, H. and in one instance l2c.
pound.
On the whole, it is conceded that the market this
week has been worse for drovers than any of the pre-
ceding ones.
EsGLIsH OPERA AT NIBLo's.-A fair audience as to
numbers assembled Oh the first evening Of this enter
prize under the auspices of Madame Anna Bishop The
company directed in the right way. leader full Of
intelligence and resources and without superior in
quickness of acton-Mr. Anschutz-hss in charge an
orchestra and chorus-the latter especially full and
good-so that this part of the entertainment is excel
lent For the principal singers, we have Mad. Bishop,
who is Of course well known sweet, wel-cultiyaed
soprano familiar with the operate STAGE Miss Annie
Kemp the contralto has pure excellent voice, which
she manages very we'll. The tenor Mr.. Bowler, pos
sesses an agreeable organ-and the baritone Mr.. Cook
is remarkable for the smootbness and beauty Of bis
voice These artists appeared in English version Of
Linda. What they need now is TO work together
more ensemble singing and by practice to get rid Of
that English-like awkwardness in opera, which the
Italians, an operate people free from. Improved
action is necessary: and then all would be good.
ARTISTS FUND SocIETY.-The Artists Fund So
cety Of New-York, at its annual meeting on Tuesday
evening elected the following officers for the ensuing
year: President, ID. Huntingdon; Vice-Presdent, j.
w. Casilear; Board of Control-R W. Hubbard, j.
+. Kensett S. X. Clifford X. Gignoux, II. Lang;
Treasurer, J. NJ. Faeoner; Secretary, V. Coger;
Committee Of Inquiry-L. Thompson, A. Jones, j. A.
Richards, j. A. Suy dam, L. K. Mgnot The report Of
the years transactions gives 1890 as invested and
the Society is clear of debt.
CHAaPIos RowISG MArcH.-By the Canada's
mails, Mr.. Parrish the representative Of Robert Cham
bers the champion Of English osrsmen has received
letter from him nclosDg the articles of agreement for
the great International Rowing Match with Joshua
Ward the champion Of the American waters. The ar
ticles Of agreement set forth that the shall
right away scullersrac Of FIVE miles with the stream
without fouling, Oh the Hudson River, for 2O00a
side. Chambers to receive $500 for his expenses the
sum of $50 on the part Of Chambers and the sum Of
81 80 on par, of Ward to be deposited in the hands
of -. the stakeholder, before Chambers leaves
England and the remaining sum Of $50, on the part
Of Chambers and the sum'of 81 $50, on the part Of
Ward to be deposited IN the hands of said -,
within u days after Chamberss arrival in the United
States when the day and place of rowing must be
agreed on, such day Of rowing to be within q days
after the whole of the money deposited each party
TO choose umpire and they to choose areeree whore
decision in case Of dispute shall be final The men to
start by mutual consent, from two boats or buoys
placed % yards apart and to toss for choice of sides
after which boats buoys have been placed. No |
steamboats, cutters or craft of any description par
es in such steamboats, cutters craft 10 interfere
with the contendng parties. Either party falling TO
comply with the above articles to forfeit the whole Of
the stakes.
TIE REcEPTIos OF LIscoLS Is THIS CTrY.-The
Joint Special Committee Of the Common Council, ap
pointed to tender the Inequalities of the city 10 the
President elect, held their first meeting yesterday.
There were present Aid. Smith, Cornell and Barry,
and Councimen Stevenson and Gross absent, Council
man Barney.
Aid. Cornell was chosen Chairman, and Simeon
Meyers, Secretary.
On motion of Mr. Smith, It was decided to invite the
Mayor to cooperate with the Committee.
Mr. Barry was deputed TO invite the Mayor to attend
the meeting and be Immediately responded TO the nv
tation in person. He entered freely into conference
with the Committee and expressed his readiness TO
receive Mr. Lincoln in the Governors Room. The
Mayor remained with the Committee until the cloee OF
their session.
Messrs Barry and Stevenson Iwere appointed a com
mittee to make arrangements with Mr. Edward Van
Ranst for conveyances handsome barouche ard Elk
horses, such IA was furnished the Prince Of Wales
probably the same equipage, entire), will be used to
convey Mr.. Lincoln to mis- hotel, and to the City
Hall.
On motion of Mr.. Stevenson, it was decided that the
JOINT Committee shall proceed TO Albany on Monday
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