New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-04-01
CITY ITEMS.

| week. for which the managers be prssed.
WTster Grdes.-To-nigbt Mr.. john 8. CLARKE, Q
comedian of much fame and unquestiooed merit, win
make bis first appearance Of this house. and, indeed
bis first appearance in this city. Mr.. Clarke be-
been for several years Manager Of the Arch-srese
Thester at Philadelphia, and has been prime favoss
there and has also made great hts in other eitieswhss
he has played star euesgemeLts Those who are n
miliar with the professional abilities Of this comedian
say that we msy prepare for sensation As be nskes
his bow in q comedy, acted here, and which
is Of the eeveres Of the late productions Of Mr..
Tom Taylor, we may reasonably hope for pleAsans
evenings entertainment. The new play Is called
"The Babes in the Wood. the two Bsbes being rp.
resented by Miss Ada Clifton and Mr.. Barton Ill.,
while Mr.. Clarke plays one Jeremiah Beetle" hen
pecked lodsing-houss keeper. We are expecting gross
things, sndMr Clarke may be Of full and kind
| ly-disposed house.
Lasra keese's Tkeuser.--The Seven Sisters 10
night and every night this week and doubtless, thu
season.
Nl6Io's Garden.-Mr. Forrest appears tonight -
| "yirginius," one Of his finest presentations. On
Wednesday and Friday nights william Tell" win b
given and on Monday novelty of rare attraction.
The Circus will appear the of nights and also %
Monday Wednesday and Saturday Afternoons In The
Circus programme q number of changes have beea
made and new acts introduced, that this admirable
company will this week appear to its best advantage.
VaLaeks TRealer.-Mr. Wlkinss new comedy
Henriotte," has been materially improved BY sorss
udcious curailmenis in the first and second scts and
now goes smoothly rs can be desired II has made
genuine and deserved hit and is announced for reps
tition every night this week. TIE fsre Of Popping
the Question" in which Mr.. Blake plays the principal
part, will also be acted every evening.
Aoademy Of Mune.-The sesson here will be pro-
longed week, during which "The Masquerade Ban"
/ and The Jewess" will BE- given.
Bsrrum's American Mnseum.-Tbe dramas Of
" Ruth Oakley" and " Horseshoe Robinson" The
attractions this week in the lecture-room while the
Bearded Lady the Lillipu.an Queen and the Dancing
Bears receive company in their respective apartments
at the usual hour
Niblo's Saloon.-Lloyds Minstrels company which
combines number of the meet talented members Of
the profession begin an engagement at is house TO-
night.
The Hattie James Beaeft.--The professionals have
literally come forward 10 aid the benefit for the friends
of this unhappy girl who burned to death en- the
stage The performance will take place tonight, q
the French Theater when most excellent and varied
entertainment will be presented by the seventy-svs
members of tho profession. The performances win
consist Of singing and dancing gymnastc and acrobata
performances, ethiopian delinea,ion, etc.
Shakespsareaa Beaeft-Mr. Charles r. Maluhn
will give an entertainment, consisting Of Readings
from the Poets at Clinton Hall, Tuesday evening.
FArR.-The Fair for the benefit Of the Colorcd Or
phan Asylum, at No. IA Broadway, corner Of Astoe
Place will continue until Tuesday, April 2, 10 ?. m.
A large variety of fine and ornamental needlework
and fancy and useful articles offered for sale, a
moderate prices.
ARRIVAL oy GEs. MrRAMos.-Gen. Miguel Mira
mon, ex President of Mexico has arrived in this city.
and expects soon to leave for Europe. The history Of
Gen. Mirsmon, like that of all who have been promi-
nent in Mexican potcs is Of striking vicssiiudos
He was born in the City of Mexico, and 10 about -
years of age lie early entered the amy, and served
under Alvarez; was made prisoner by Comonfort
but escaped Noted for courage and daring be eecame
the nominal leader Of the anti-Libersl and Clerical
party and during the late civil rose to the So
pree command of the forces of that unpopular faction
On the Odd Of last December he fought his las, battle.
lie had marched force Of 5000 attack Ortega,
who had some ~ 900 under his orders The bsrtls
commenced at 8 O'Clock in the morning, and Lasted
about two hours large number Of Mramon's nsa
deserving TO the Liberals in the heat Of the fight.
FoR EURoPE.--The steamships Vigo and Arsgs
sailed on Saturdaythe former for Liverpool with il3
passengers and the latter for Southampton and Hayrs
with III passengers, The Arago took out 81 800 IN
specie.
MOZART HALL.-A few leading members Of the Nsr
tonal Democratic party have concluded TO purchase he
large marble building situated at No Sli Broadway,
Just above Grace Church. for tho purpose Of future
headquarters. TIE building will be called Mozart Hail.
and become the rallyiDg point Of that party.
CIrr HALI IMPRoyENEsT.-The work Of diggingsa
area.way about the outside Of the City Hall bare
rnent sanitary improvement, to relieve the undor-
ground Offices Of dampDess, was commenced on fr-
day IL was contracted for hast Fail, but had 10 swait
favorable season. and the passage Of the TAX levy for
this year. The area-way is to be SIX feet deep and
two wide.
THE FIRE rs NASSAU sTREET.-The cafe OF Mr.. j.
N. searns, containing the mail and subscription books
of MTrys MGseum, was found on Saturday. aud The
books and papers were all preserved The April cdr
ton will be sent OF OF once.
PoLIcE CONNIssIoE.Rs.-At the meeting OF tha
Board on Saturday the designations Of Anthony Brudss
of the Twenty second Ward and benjamin s. Hedrek
of the Central Office were received.
TaE NEw CoLLEcroR--Mr. Barney had not On
Saturday received his papers from Washington, md
we believe has not yet ntimated at what time be VIII
enter upon the duties Of his Office. There are sbous
sixteen hundred persons employed in the Custom
and N tariff VIII