New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-04-27

At this the price Is still extrayagany high, and We
advise all families TO curta their consumption Of beef
particularly the most costly cuts 1t win DO seen by
report Of the cattle markets that the eIayaganty high
price Of sheep has also broken down.
The FINALE OF TIP METROPOLITAN FAIR
The walls Of the main building in Fourteenth street
and even he interior Of the mammoth structure, now
present a deeoate appearance all the decorations
goods and many Of the stands having been removed
The larger portion Of the fancy goods remaining m
sold have been removed TO the west wing Of the Union
square buildings where they viii be sold privately, or
At auction during this week. Among patriotic la
dies who are still laboring in aid Of the cause are Mrs
r. NJ Hunt, Miss Andrews Miss Tstum, hTs. Wm b
Parker, and Mr.. George Mcclure. In the department
Of which Mrs. Hunt had charge, and which Melted
$1,000, some very pretty fancy articles yet re-
main unsold The jowelry department under
charge OF Mrs. Parker and Mr.. Mcclure
which attracted 20 much attention in the Fourteehth
street building has been removed 10 Union square
where the goods remaining undsposed OF viii be sold
at auction this morning Some contributions OF jewery
and silver ware from Tiffany q Co., Ball, Black Co,
and other establishments yet remain. The swords given
by Tiffany Co. have realized ei5 CO., In answer to
letter concerning purchase made In this department
Mrs Parker received the following note few days ago
BAxK OF CBAMBERsBURa. New YoRK April ., 1854
MApAz have your favor OF 1ih n.t IL ahoid' ine PeHs
ure TO neose nay cheek on American trchanse bss S
Sl. May God bless you. and all that cooperating with
you IN the noble wSrt IN which you are now ohIaseS
Very respectfully youls. q. H. AEssEkssiTH, Cashier.
Mira VS.. b. PARKER, New York
The machinery contributed TO the Fair and remain.
ing unsod disposed Of at auction yesterday morn
ing by j. Ii. Draper. The attendance not large.
and the prices realized far beloT tho apprase.
ment value Of the contributors Many Of the articles
returned 10 and their cash contributions
accepted. One OF Ericsson's Calorc House Pumping
Engines brought s2l5i Planer. presented by Gould
Brothers Of New York brought s2iOi ono Of Austin's
Enclosing Presses knocked down at slooi Flax
breaking machine e2i0; Cotton Gin sold for sl5oi
Oscating Steam Engine presented by Secor Jersey
City, s625 Browns Scales s45. Glass Water Gauge,
ego: Steam Gauge, eng 50 worth scJ); Hosiing En-.
CINE s345. The catalogue was long one and occupied
several hours Tie Committees talk 81 removing their
goods 20 auction rooms where large attendance may
be had and better prices realized Due notice Of the
various sales VIII be given In advertising eolamns
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS a meeting Of
the Board yesterday President Tweed in the chair.
resolution was adopted that the Committee on Annual
Taxes be requested TO compare the amounts which the
Legislature Of this State has directed this Board TO
raise by for county purposes for the present year
with the appropriations made by this Board per or.
dinance passed February H. 1864 and 20 report what
items have been Increased diminished by the Legs
ature or al the instance Of the representatives Of the
Payers or Citizens Association" resolution
also adopted that the same Committee be directed TO
examine the Personal Tax Books in the TaI.Commis.
sioners Office with view Of equalZng the taxes i'm.
posed upon the citizens Of the City ard County Of New
York and report at It's earliest opportunity.
A nessagc was received from the Mayor yetoing the
resolution OF the Board authorizing the payment Of the
monthly salaries OF the engineers and clerks employed
on the Harlem Bridge the ground that the WORK was
being done by contract thus relieving the Beard from
further expense in e premises and because the County
Of Westehester is equally liable with New'iork.
Another message was received nom the Mayor yetoing
sundry bills for fitting up drllrooms at Palace Garden
The Mayor says:
The bill Of Me'u. J. b. W. W. Cornell Co. for iron
work contains number u items the charges varying from
70 cents ~ cents per pound and amounts to @'s o.
From the best information obtain the prices CHARGED
grossly etorban, The Of one large manuetu
Ing establishment, In th. city informs tina, from our.ory
the iron worn there lat Palace Garien he should be
willing to take that work at 2 cents pound all through
Another firm OF extensive business Ia the same line .tae
We have looked over the iron work ON he 1901 OF We old
ing on Fourteenth street Preparing for The Sanitary faI AID
would undertake 70 furnish all such work now at IS cents per
3ab Of sgand ".hTSi w cSmps Co contains
charges for 8l6B pounds Of iron, amounting &c
Under the latter estimate, this iron-wok would have
cost, at 10 cents per pound 2p ~
SILVA ~
Under the former estimate ~ cents per pound 2i 90
E,ce...............................sass $3.50 ee
So gross oyerchhrge consider my duty 70 lay beiof.
your honorable body for such examination you deem
the public interests require.
Both Messages were laid over under the rule The
resolutions Of the Board appointing Anthony Ricshoh
translator TO the various Courts Of Record and allow
ing additional clerk in the Surrogates Office. were
adopted Notwithstanding the Mayors veto, which has
heretofore been mentioned in The Tribune. After
transacting considerable routine business the Board
adjourned until next Tuesday.
SHOOTING AFPRAY.-Late on Monday night,
James Geoghan boatnan, well known in the Fourth
Ward became engaged in quarrel in the saloon No.
"a New Chambers street with the barkeeper, Henry
Skillin during which he threw n tumber Of water In
the face Of the latter Skln Immediately fired at him.
hroeof the shos taking effect in the head breast and