The New York herald., 1866-09-06
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

Tuv MONROE DouseIsE "A lecture on the Republics of
tho Western Hemisphere and the "MoBroe Doctrine'
was delivered at the Cooper Institute, by Mr. William B.
Walsh last evening Tho lecturer opened his subject
with reference to tho early history Of the Western
hemsphere and traced the growth and progress Of the
various nations within its domains from the first dawn
of civilization to the present time. Tho occupation Of
Mexico by the Spauiards, and the remarkable enots
made by the spanish missionaries TO instil re-
lirious sentiments and principles IN the minde
Of the ride and barbarous natives themes carefully
and uodiy considered The heroic conduct OF the gal
ant little South American republics in thcrrecent
cess(ul defense against entertainments az foreign
Powers commented upon in highly euiogisc teris
characteristics fclture OF the lecture was the reflections
cast upon Secretary Seward for bis refusing TO aid the
republic OF Mexico IN its attempts 10 repe the ust a
ton OF French Invaders In the opinion oi Mr. Walsh
the time had when it the duty OF all the re
pubcs Of the western hemisphere 10 unite In declaring
the ssMonroe docirne'' the law OF the land, and he
government would rouse from ts indifference and
ethsrgy and assert the right OF republican control on
tbs continent.
LAYING CcRSHR ySrorr or ras NATIONAL As
sExmy Rooms The ceremony Of laying the corner
stone OF new raN aud concer. institution called the
National Assembly Rooms took place Yesterday on
Forty fourth street. near Eighth This hall will
have q frontage in the Byzantine style Of $50 feet,
depth IS feet and heish. IS feot Nwa accommodate
nearly 1000 people There will be supper so by 76
s, 70 , ,ne % ~ ns hss
cost OF the entire building is computed at $50 00O Tho
took place a FIVE o'clock the afternoon and
Councilman INLAY oihcisted In the absence OF the gen.
tleman appointed for that purpose. Addresses were
made by DR. Wiergorsk, Colonel Sltznatz and others
band played during the ceremony and after IL
the company rartook OF q collation..
Tng CIGAR TaApR-The tariff which went into opc-
ration the beginning Of as. month has conadrraby
dissanged the cigar trade All the cigars imported
since that time have been detained in bond. The now
stamp ordered 10 be affixed to each box has not boon
prepared and the newly appointed inspector finds large
accumulation OF cigars which cannot be removed until
the nsw stamps are printed
Nsw CorsrxyTlJr r-0ne dollar bills on the Com
mercal Bank Of Providence altered to wonties in
circulation The bill has vignet,e Of ships in storm,
and at the bottom balo Of goods.
MAD Doc. "A dog, supposed 20 be mad, was shot yes
tcrdsy by officer 5s2 Of the Ninth precinct the side
walk opposite i73 West Thirteenth street The animal
moving along slow trct, swapping right and cts
At everything passed ana exhibiting all the symptoms
Of rabies
KsLLsD FaIsG Tmoucg HArcawAY-A man
william Bennett Of el3 Fulton street while
employed in the finishing establishment Of Messr.
Be,eman 4 Greer, 81 Beckman street, about eight
O'Clock yesterday morning fell through the haichway
from the fourth 10 the lower oor and received such ter
rhle INJURIES that death ensucd Afterwards HIS 70
mains were conveyed the Second precinct station
house where Coroner wildey held inquest verdict
of accidental death rendered by the jury Deceased
s. KY years OF and a native OF England