New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-06-24

Regiments and ia different from the stillcd and IN
real pictures Of battle scenes palmcd Of npon the pub.
(lic that it at impresses with conviction OF
its ruthulness. We presume copies may be obtained
at Goupels and other leading print stores.
ST. PETERS FEMALE AcADEMY.-An ex.
tremely pleasing exhibition given yesterday after
noon by the young lady scholars Of ST. Peters School
under the direction Of the Sisters Of Charity OF St.
Peters Church In Barclay street. The Rev. Father
Quinn opened and closed the exercises with religious
services. They Of very interesting and appro
PIRATE character, and were handsomely executed.
Especial mention is due the young ladies for the admir-
able manner in which they performed several difficult
operate pieces on the piano. Tho singing is also de-
serving Of praise. The Rev. Father crowned the fol-
lowing pupils for good department; First honors were
awarded to Misses Kelly J. O'Connel, f. Grove, Car
roll OBrien, Clckner Brennan. 4. Berry, j. Murphy
OConnor and Lyons, and second hOnors to Misses Red
mond C0nnelL Smith, K. OConnen, c. Medenich,
Reilly, Fay Enright Chute, Walsh, l. Berry, Baldwin.
J. Cebaos "A. Ceballos, and staff premiums were dis
trbuted to &c scholars for superiority in their studies
PRESENTATION John Thompson Of
steamship Creole was on Wednesday the recipient of
magnificent silver saver. pitcher and goblet from the
passengers who left New York In that ship the 2eh
OF May.
CORPORATION REPORM.-A meeting was held
on Wednesday night in the Spring street Hail. in con-
nection with the above movement. There was mod
crate but respectable attendance and the meeting was
presided over by Mr. VIM Tucker. who nfter few re-
marks, called npon Mr. Bramlette who read paper ez-
planning what had been done in the various wards by
the Citizens Association and the measures taken be.
fore the Legislature at Abanyto check the corrupt ex
pcndture Of the Corporation funds. Mr.. Williamson,
who the next speaker quoted from official doeu'
mcnts startling facts to the malyersaions OF the
Common Council and its officers.
Counselor Lent appealed to the Association 10 sup
port with their influence those members " the Common
Council who were honestly eodeavorng. to serve the
public and also wished il IN turn Of its attention
10 the Board Of Supervisors and the purity OF elections
lie quoted. an encouragement for the Association,
the example Of san Francisco. whose citizens ha4 over
como greater difficulties than any eustiDg IN Now
York.
Mr.. Williamson having offered some explanation as
20 his remarks the power of the City Controller IN
renting taxation and Of the doings Of the Board OF
Supervisors, resolution was proposed oy MI. %
Bourne in favor Of the action Of the Association, which
was carried unanimously; and, after short speech
by Mr. Crow the meeting separated
CLOSING EXERCISES OF VAN NORMAN ISsTI-
ruTE.-On Wednesday number Of invited guests Wit
messed with greet qualification the interesting closing
exercises Of Van Norman Institute, on Thirtyeishth
street. near Fifth avenue. The compositions music
and singing were Of high order OF merit rejecting
great credit upon the scholars and their teachers
Diplomas we're distributed 20 ifteen young ladies' VINO
graduated aud tle Rev. Howard Crosby. d. d.. dehv-
cred very happy and eloquent aa ~, ~ a"e ond
their friends in the drawing room N the institute.
Several OF the most prominent eltizensoi he"'iofh
were present.
THE BELT RAILRoAD.-1he Aldermen's Com
mittee on Railroads met yesterday afternoon to hear
complaints against the Bot and other city Railroads.
Mr. j. c. Gilbert said there danger TO life, limb.
and property from the rails OF the Belt line and In
ianoed many accidents which had occurred thereon TO
persons cndeayorng to remove their vehicles from the
track lie also alluded in earnest terms to the warning
of the track o. carten by the railroad drivers and the
police aud said that he understood that the police bod
orders protect the interests Of the road as against
qucncc OF Information received since the last sitting OF
Committee. they had determined 10 close the ev
dencc against the Company. MI j. MeComb said
that hs property In Washington street had been much
leprooiatod in value by the railroad. Alderman Ott
vel sld there now an opportunity Tor any person
to defend the railroad but person appeared for that
purpose, and the sitting closed
SIXTEENTH WARD CITIZENS AssocIATIos.-A
meeting Of this association was held ON wednesday
evening In their rooms on the northwest corner
OF Eighth avenue and Eighteenth street. M Is. H.
Souman presided in the absence OF the President and
Mr. Edward 4. Clark performed the duties OF Score
tGry Tho Treasurer OF the Association reported that
over 81 900 hal been voluntarily contributed TO It's
funds A Committee WIS appointed whose duty is 10
call on every voter IN the ward and recu. them 10
become members. Addrcsses were mad g.. calder
man DAYTON Mr.. Nathaniel Sands. and others. A
reading room win be opened in few Days in connection
with the rev headquarters which dre 10 DC Kept open
night and day.
SHOCKING IYHUMANITV TO A CHTLD.-About
six months since Mr. Gerrity accidentally killed.
leaving widow and four children. Mr.. Gerrty being
poor circumstances three months since allowed Mrs
Dora Clinton residing with her husband at No East
broadway to. adopt tho youngest child, Mary. aged
three years and three months worS ago, Mrs Ellen
Dowdel residing at No. 25s East Eighteenth street an
amt OF the child hearing that she being reaed
by Mrs. c.. called, and finding the correct took
her home hut in spite OF careful nursing the little
died on Wednesday last Coroner Wldey Yesterday |
held M inquest Oh the body. number OF witnesses
were examined, who testified that Mrs Clinton
had at various times beaten the child in the
most shameful manner with her fists and |
with strap. At Otpr times she had placed her |
naked In dark closet, and kept her there for hours
Onen for trhlng act Of disobedonce. she would
compe! the child 10 walk back and forth certain dis
lance on the pavement until she was completely /
exhausted Two Of the witnesses stated that the nhu
man woman. when the child had urnatcd on the floor |
compiled her 10 drink il. The entire testimony was
conclusive III showing llhI ever since the emu he
been living with Mrs Clinton. she had been subjected
10 the most deliberate abu-c DR.. Geosge u. Bouton
male post examination Of the bvdy. and found
traces OF recent beaings less than sixteen
wets bruises being visible The most prominent beng
on the forehead and top of the head The jury ren |
dered verdict That the deceased came 20 her death
b. exhaustion from injuries received at the hands OF
Mrs Dora Clinton We consider that Wm. Citation |
was On accessory" The accused were committed 20 |
the Tonbs for trial Mrs Clinton is aged 20 years and
her husband 70 years. Both are natives OF ireland.
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