The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-01-11
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

CITY INTELLIGENCE.
ras AnxRcAS IssnrUrE A meeting OF the Poiytech-
milo branch OF the American institute took place last
evening In the Cooper Institute, at which Professor
Grimes delivered an address astronomy supporting
the theory OF Hersche that the planets detached
from central body by some means. but combating the
theory OF La Place that was by centrifugal force The
Professors chief argument that the ratio between
the motions Of the respective planets set aside the posi-
biiity OF Ia Places idea.
susrssslos RxvrsuE COLLECTORS. was Vumored
yesterday that In consequence OF made
by the Darling Congressional Committee assistant
collectors Of internal through the State have
already been suspended from duty In consequences Of ID
legged mAfeasAnce In Office.
THn OosAx YACHT RAcx.-The statement published In
ssvel Of che morning papers that 900 have already
been subscribed for the relief OF the families Of
Who wore washed overheard from tho yacht Fleetwing
Is incorrect The committee having charge Of the mat
ter state that tho sum collected thus far very small
Tss HrsR-Go lMsRooIIo-RELEAss HYHR-
George Hyer Of the parties the Hyer-Godsa TN
brOslo and who shut months since charged
with passing counterfeit State money, yesterday
baied before Judge Russell In the Of 81 ,ooo and
9cIeased. Il viii be remembered Hysr made an am
0ath some months SINCE changing that one Timothy
Golden then metropolitan detective, had taken from
him $50 q bribe and that upon this Mr. Golden re-
Hysr was taken into custody the charge above named
aimee that the friends Of both parties have been
rSs oca.sss came 70 close yesterday resulting IN the
release OF Hyer who went out OF court most exultan
MssriSo or rar UNLICENSED LIoUoR DEALsRs.-A pri-
vato meeting Of unlicensed liquor dealers recently
held at the Aston House. at which Il Ii reported that
white ths members resolved oppose the operations
or the Excise Law, COMMITTEES was appointed 70 pro-
.ceed Albany and obtain from the Legislature, not
reveon OF the existing Excise Law. at least Of certain
Of its provisions ..
An ILLUSTRATED LDcruRE, BY Mr. Chlttenden, for the
benefit OF tho Mission School Of the church Of All Souls
will be delivered this evening ut McMulins' Lecture
Room, corner OF Broadway and Tenth street. This
laudabe charity Is for the purpose OF educating and
clothing children the mission at the present time afford
ing relief OF this nature to about hundred and fifty
little needy ones. The entertainment will be Of an in
teresting description and well worthy Of patronage
TIE GERMANS AND THE EXCISE LAw.-Some twenty.
eight ballroom proprieors met Germania Assem-
bly, Rooms yesterday for the purpose Of discussing plans
protection under the operations OF the Excise
law, which. It should be enforced, will entirely do
away with the approaching ball Mr. Unger, OF
Dramatic Hall, presided long discussion ensued but
nothing defnitive DONE and an adjournment to some
other day took place. II was proposed that delegation
should be appointed TO confer with the authorities at
Albany and the Excise Board.
The ORPHAN HoME PRESENTATION FEsrIvAL-The COM
msse having charge OF the Orphan Home Presentation
Festival will not be able to make the drawings on tho
14th ns previously announced II has been decided
thai numbers not actually sold 10 be put into the
wheel from which the prizes are 70 DO drawn, and, az
many Of the ticket agents have not yet furnished their
statements complete account Of the sales cannot be
placed nahe hands Of the committee for several days
20 come Sa s8 s .F9s fs
ST. SrEPHRS's ROMAN CArHoLIc CuuRcH-The new pews
10 the enlarged 81 Stephens church, Twenty eighth
street. now being let 70 those offering the highest
premium above the Axed par value $3.50 each per an
NUM- m: sslss have been gong On for the pas. few
mencing o. half.past seven O'Clock.
new YoRK BIBLE SocxrT.-The annual meeting OF
this corporation took place last evening At the Bible
House, I. ABrown in the chair. Mr. 8. B. Brownell,
Corresponding Secretary, read draft Of the annual
report which ordered to be printed and published
for pubic information The financial statement made
by g. AEnsw Treasurer showed the receipts Tor last
year to be $20oS5 0S; expenditures, 2092 e. These
ngurss, however, are not 6nal annual statement, -
coIectioss and other moneys having yet 70 come in
The receipts for 1895 wore 80 04 ~ debt 70 the parent
ar. a. iosows:-Hsnry A. Oakley. President; John +.
Grast Isnusa G. SANFORD and L. n. Lovs Vice Prs:,
dents with board Of nifty managers; A. l. Edwards
tarys Two t6oussnd vs hundred copies Of The bylaws
Inesiiag adjourned Ths anniversary Of the society It
agreed. should take placs In DR. Adams church,
Madison square. ON the evening Of the Goth Inst.
AMmlcAH GBooRAPmcAL AND STATISTICAL Socnrv.
was announced that Dr. W. Il. Thompson would read .
paper lest evening before this society ON modern
eaos applied 70 ancient history In consequence o.
che small attendance the GENTLEMAN declined % read the
paper 6t .kt Wf tks /.
DsAra o. An oyncra M. nihu Burlson, an old
and highly respected member Of the Police Department
died on Wednesday evening at lats residence, No 100
William s,rsst from congsssaos Of The lungs Mr.
Budson had been quite feeble for two or three years
months psss Inc dscssd Ssd Sssu attached 70 he
squad At the rombs and u his post Of duty on We'd
nssday. Ho has left widow and several children
FIax m SIXTH AvExuR-Abous one o'clock yesterday
morning Ore discovssed In the building No os1
Sixth avenue In the basement used for storing furniture
BY L. Battssou, and In the GROCERY the rst door,
owned BY Moore Jenny. From the appearance q the
burni.s the Are supposed % have ogins.ed from the
" =: ma e: a.. int s. ses
great amount q burning was done The damage .
psopsy mot: ana r.: IS'. 2. =; Z, :s,.
p as SSs lurnsr. nS cssd n the Ssse@.ps Is
& CIR R Cover, Harry ssysoar, Hs Ry.r. John Ton.
brook, Mrs Gardner, Mr. Blocker, J. J. Thomas, Ms
s Sd and Hr ws%s III II. damage IN The .sasssss
VIII be about 49, oo II y supposed that the owners
ss Sovs y about
and Il Insured
FrRs AZ rHs Masonic FAn-Af haif.past ten O'Clock
yesterday morning slight dre occurred in the building
the Of Grand and Crosby streets In which the
4 masOu1o 1nif now OoiuB uoio. 81 usou W
make cofIcs sst flrs 70 wooden partition. and the
damage Indicted viii b covered by $50 The Are was
sxunguished By the police. NA.
the SENATORIAL CONTEST IN NEVADA
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8 SAx FRAHusco, Jan. TO- 1851.
The proceedings In the Nevada Legislature yesterday
were unimportanl Mr.. John Winters 10 among the
,aspants for United States Senatorial honors General
Nyes friends greatly elaied last night, and feel
.oouadsat OF his election.
THE WEEKLY HERALD.
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