New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-04-01

of the medical profession, several Of whom IN TINS
city have taken an actve interest in the matter.
Persons desrcus of interesting themselves IN this
movement, may learn more about it by referring to
our advertising columns.
Lpr ISsuR.scr.-A report II the affsirs OF nine
teen fife insurance companies doing business IN The
State of Massachusetts, shows that they have at r'A
the sum Of sl53.0000OO, while their net assets
amount 10 SO, 100000. Among these are eight oil
our New-York companies, which have complied with
the laws of Massachusetts requiring them to report
their condition 10 the State Department in order TO
do business II. the old Bay State. The old Mutual
Life takes the lead; and considering its energy aud
enterprise, we are not surprised that the Equitaoe
makes a good show. The latter, though new com
pany has outslrpped all companies oil ils age. Inc
amount Of its annual recepts is already $loo VOo ana
the ratio OF ts expenses its income IS smaller than
that exhibited by any other Of the new companies.
Will. ell our New-York life insurance companies
are in such healthy and prosperous condition. the re-
mstkable success OF tie Equitable must be- extremely
gratifying to s members, over 400 III number.
THE Nrw PoBrsAsrrR.-Yesterisy, the terrgi-
nation of Tho Winter quarter, tina pew Por'nst'ef %
the City Of New-York, the Hon. Abram Waterman,
naid his respects to Mr. Taylor, the lsc PosmasT
and bad long interview with him in regard to sone
private matters concerning the Office. Mr.. Wake
man having given The required security for the faith
fnl discharge of the duties pertaining to the
Office. will enter upon his labors to-day. lie bar
ALREADY been much pesiered with applications for SIT
uatons, but no change whatever will be made for
the present. One of the first matters to which Mr.
Wakerni.n will give consideration will I've thorough
end complete reorganization of the carriers depart
ment," in regard TO which much complaint has been
made for y.ars. After this work is accomplished,
our citizens may count upon receiving their letters
without delay in every part OF the city. II 10 under
stood ssmi-ofciay that SIR. Tay Tor will resume his
former position of Assistant Postmaster.
Nh. ROBERT BALNAsSos LlBRARY.-The choice
and interesting library Of the late Mr. Robert Bal
uanno 20 well known for his taste, requirements,
aud unbsuDded zeal in tie cause Of liierature and
art. il now on sale at his late residence, No. ~
Degraw street, Brooklyn. The collection comprise
much dat is cnEiou,, rare, and valuable; snd we
trust that some Of our own ciiilens will secure u,
Tor, Notwithstanding the sarcasms Of Our relative,
John Bull when he the Intellectual treasures 81
our country Obliged 20 seek purchIser m his do
pin.ons We feel and know that there II no lack,
either Of taste, culture, or refined appreciation IN
our own.
4 AruflAL or The rHnE-stTisER MaoSoLr,.-
/ The Rebel steamer Magnolia Lieut. James Parker
commanding, prize 70 the L. s. steamers Brooklyn
and South Carolina, arrived al this port on Monday
iron. Key Not., which ,oE sLe lelt ou tho 18th, 81
10 u. ID. She has beeu condemned at that port, and
las come hers Tor sale. She brings tie following
psssengees: Mr. ). {. Clspp, =. =. Marshs lady,
and two chIdren Mr.. : s. Merriam. his. Bilo.
Li'r cF Oy'Ic,e.--Lieat Comasl,ala[ JsHe' re-
Lctrg Meters Ahtr De auo sri NcGciui S-rrli A.
.sut EusneoT Eds~ sicndse Third d., " ~. Nj Bart
AsorHEE SERIOUS Assam on sBIfDoARD.-
Jo@ Armstrong, the mate q the American packet
ship West Point, has been arrested by the United
States Marrhal, and held to bail, for very serious
assault with dangerous weapon GA William Loier,
one of the crew of that vessel during the recent
voyage from Liverpool to tbs port. TIE wounds Of
Letter Are Of such q serious that be Is confined
AZ the New-York Hospital and ;eals are entertained
for hi. ultimate restoration 10 health.
M. mUSDaY CosMTTLD oS SAruRDAY.-On
Saturday, 1bomas J. Munday, formerly member
oi tic S'ate Legislature, who has before been
punished Tor indecent conduct toward very youthful
school c,rl. war again arrested on like charge,
taken before Ius'ice Steers at Essex Market Police
Court and IN default OF bail was committed to the
City Prison 70 answer. Mnndsy il unquestionably
insane, and ought 70 be gnt 10 d unatic asylum.
7 Trr LIQCOR.DY HKRG CoUnT.--Justi,s Con
molly opened special Police Court for the benefit Of
tie liquor dealer who violate tho SUNDAY Liquor
law, on Sunday evening from 70 O'Clock. when
number ot offenders were brought teiore him, ard
Discharged. Ju-ice Connolly has opened ins
spoca' Sunday evening Court 10 prevent y possible.
The of, ndng liquor dealers .rous being kept under
ock and key all night.
I ADiNs EAPWss CosPAsi.-Ws were in error
Yesterday, IN Esying that the American Express
Company had received permission 10 open their lines
10 Nashville. Tie article should have resd, adams
LII.