New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-02-07

ahd Mr. Henry p. Carr appointed clerk of the former
and Mr.. Drew o. the latter.

nd Mr. Henry p. Carr appointed clerk Of the former
and Mr.. Drew o. the latter.
THE LATE POISONING CASE IN WASHINGTON
ST. - 90 Wednesday morning last, two families,
named O'Malley and Morrison. residing in the tene-
mont house No. 464 Westinghouse, were taken sud
denly and aarningy ILL., Mary Morrison, aged -four |
years died. The persons who were SICK exhbited all
the SYMPTOMS of suffering from some mineral poison
Coroner Gamble notified to make an investigate
in the case, and his deputy. Dr. shaw haag pIs't
failed detect the presence OF any poison III was e
taken TO Dr. Thomas c. Finnell OF West Houston-st
but he too failed to detect Tue presence OIL any ds,b
were caused by the inhalation OF poisonous Inlishh
prevalent in the atmosphere OF both rooms The jury
rendered verdict that the deceased came to her death
by gsstrs arising from cause or causes unknown
to the jury
ARRIVAL OF NORTH CAROLINA REFUGEES AT
FORTRESS MoSRoE.-A correspondent OF The NortoN
Old Dominion, writing from Fortress Monroe under
date Of the I'd nst says that about eighty refugees
mostly from Chowan County North Carolina, arrived at
that point the day previous. They were poorly ana
scantily clad and claim to have once been wealthy.
One of the party stated that previous to the breaking
ont of the war he owned 300 slaves and cultivated over
500 acres of land They also state thnt there IS Iee
Marty in the Legislature in favor Of peace and that te
State viii be placed in different attitude toward the
United States Government. Nearly the entire time Of
the Legislature taken up in the discussion OF peace
resolutions No mans life il safe. Rebel and Union
deserters the State engaged IN pnhderhs anu
murder They say that Lee is sending troops 10 WEI
don, and that the Chowan River Is swarning VIA VIA
Yankee gunboats Mr.. Seldom, one of the party, ma
formerly leading Wing. thinks that the military spi'
II the Rebels is completely broken some OF lne wi,
lages and counties in North Carolina are depopnat:d
Those who able moving into the lower counties
Of Virginia or into Tennessee and South Carolina.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS. An adjourned meet
ing Of the Board Supervisors was held at their cham
Der in the City Hall yesterday afternoon and in the
absence Of the President Supervisor Purdy vas chosen
Chairman. Charles Devlin, esq, City Chamberlain
sent in the annual report of the moneys and securities
under the control of the Supreme Court and other courts
Of this State in his hands the LIST of January 1860
The total amount thus held is 1925 400 81 comnuni'
cation was received from the justice Of the Seventh DIS
rict Court announcing the appointment OF an inter
prefer and asking the Board to fix the amount OF MS
salary 1t was contended that the Justice had no power
TO make said appointment. The communication was
referred to the Committee on Civil Courts. The Board
adjourned TO Monday next, at p. m
FINE SKATING AT THE FIFTH AVENUE POND
The crowds which enjoyed themselves on this select
pond Yesterday showed their full appreciation OF the
excellent condition in which they found the ice by ar
irving earlier and remaining later In the day than usual
The fine music from full band was an added attrac'
ton To-day is set apart for the third grand gaa-day
Of the season. and If the weather should continue ia'or
able throughout the week another skating carnival VI"
be held on Thursday and in the evening there VIII De
grand fancydress masquerade beside the magnificent
and brilliant pyrotechnic display and illumination
which will continue from TO II p. m. Due notice Of
tie carnival will be given the day previous in the
morning and afternoon papers.
RECRUITING AND OUR QCoTA.-No special
efforts have yet been made for Sling up the quota OF
NewYork County by recruiting aud the County volun-
ter Committee stln remain IN Washington trying to
white IL down Recrai.s 10 tie number OF Two were
obtained yesterday NJ County Heaequarters IN the
Park towards hlirg up our quota OF q, ol9 NEIL
CONCERT AT RocKLiND IysTITUTE.-A grand
concert will be given by the teachers and pupils o;
RocAland Female Institute. assisted by Prof ID. II.
Griswold at Nyack on Wednesday evening. the sth
inst. The proceeds are 10 b. devoted to t1c reei ~
the dcstltu,e families of soldiers IN that vicinity
ARRIVAL OF GEN. MosQUERA.-Gen. Thomas
de Nosquera has arrived here his way 10 England
as Minister of the United states II Colombia Gen.
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in all the revolutionary movements In his native
land during the last nalf century.
| HoRTICuLTURAL.-The third lecture of the
free couse given by the Horticultural Association OF
the American Institute will be delivered this evening
BY John Henderson cs.l.i subject, Winter Flowers
Mr Hendersons wei known ability 20 treat this sub
Iect will particularly interest the ladies'. Lecture TO
commence - O'Clock at the rooms Of the Institute IN
| Cooper Union Building
| LARGE CoSTRTBUTIoNs.-1he congregation
at All Souls Church" New-York (Rey. Dr. Bellows,
minister lately took up Dor contribution of s3OOO for
the Unitarian American Association. The " West
Church. Boston Unitarian. Rev Dr. BaTtol ininster)
lately contributed in Dor collection over sl6OO Tor
the Georgia Freedmen. IT'S not often 80 large amounts
are obtained without open subscriptions but the I'M
proptu box collections much more credable TO The
giyers.
| BOARD OF COUNCILMBy.-At the calling oil
the roll of this Board ON Monday afternoon but two
members appeared. and the President declared the
Board adjourned TO Thursday afternoon next at
o'clock