The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-06-20
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

Tu BOARD or AUDI. "A meeting or the Boaru an
Audit was held 81 noon yesterday, Comptroller Con-
molly Judge Bonnsy and ex-superyisor Stewart being
present. Judge Bonney said that in consequence OF the
recent heavy rains Attorney General Aartindae and
Chauncey M Dspsw were unable TO be present and as il
was desirable that full board should act such
ters as might come before them, motion to adjourn
until noon to-day was carried.
RruMos or THE socRArAs SOCIETY," wAsHneros
HxIGHra-Th socratan Society Of Washington Heights
composed Of the former pupils Of Mr. G. hillers High
School, gave grand ball and supper at their rooms In
Inwood, Tuesday evening last II being the seventh
anniversary OF the organization OF that society Invita-
ons extended TO upwards OF three hundred Of the
leading citizens OF that historic region, nearly all OF
whom were present After enjoying the pleasures Of
the dance, the company sat down sumptuous dinner
at which Mr.. Hosea B. Perkins presided, Who after
making eloquent remarks apposite TO the occasion,
graphic sccoun. Of the society rom lis organization to
the present time. Remarks made by Mr. A. l.
neghborhood out in full force appearing highly
gratned with the evenings entertainment
GRAxnAR SCHOOL EXHIBITION. annual exhibition
Of the University Grammar School Of the city Of New
York took place yesterday morning in the University
chapel The building crowded with the friends and
relatives Of the pupils and the exercises were Of
suay interesting nature. They comprised musical %
lections from celebrated operas decamations recita-
tons and others OF similar nature At the close Of the
exercises the prizes distributed by the Chancellor
Of the University and the proceedings concluded with
the bcnedction.
APPOINTMENT POLICE SkRGEANT.-Roundsman
Christie Of the Sixteenth precinct police Captain Will
iamsons was yesterday appointed sergeant Of police
to ill the vacancy by the death Of the late
Sergeant Webb Sergeant Christie informed Of his
promotion In the open police headquarters
BY Mr. Acton who told him that a. the Board had ap-
pointed him sergeant on his own merits i. expected
him 70 be efficient In his he had always
In bis old position. This compliment was we'll deserved
BY the recipient who considered the best rounds
In the police force 70 the date Of his promotion
SALE OF GOVERNMENT vxssELs.-Ths United States au-
thorties are gradually disposng Of the few remaining
idle vessels In their possession. Yesterday Messrs Law
romeo Foukss by direction OF the Secretary Of the
Treasury disposed Of two additional at auction
They brought satisfactory prices and their purchasers
well known members Of the mercantile community
They brought respectively s2s 900 and s2s 400 the
buyers being Mr. J. Fuller and Messrsl Wetmore B
Cryder The Kewanee, put In II the same time, was bid
SALUTE By FRENCH srEAnRRs-ShoYly before four
O'Clock yesterday q salute was fred from the French
steam frigatc Ribourt, which had Just arrived from
Martinique, which was returned by the French ne-of-
battle ship Jean Bart and Admiral Farsguts nagship
the Franklin
FOUND THE WATER. -O1lcer Logan. OF the Twenty.
sixth precinct, yesterday found the body Of an Nm.
known man floating In the dock. foot Of Dey street,
North river An inquest was held over the remains By
death By drowning By order Of Coroner schirmer the
body was taken 70 the korgue for Identification.
HArcHwAY Aocpnra-John Atkinson, An empley6 d
George Bliss Co., Of No los Worth street, accident
ally fell through the hatohway yesterday and fractured
his arm Also John Haley while work yesterday q
No. Beaver street. fell down the hatchway, receiving
compound fracture Of the thigh, breaking his arm and
were conveyed TO the New York hospital for surgical
treatment
anasous ACCIDENT Martin 0'Rorks, . resident Of
White Palms. H. T. had one Of his feet 20 severely cut
yesterday By the accidental throwing Of piece Of
broken carthern pitcher By boy, thai " fond
osssary 70 have him removed 70 he New York Hoe
pita.
TmH m onBxwIm 6rxHsr.-0n Tuesday night d
abous ten O'Clock rs took place In the drug store Of
David L HawkinA q No 80 0rssnwicn street me
Areuen were very prempA and win ono wen Airsstsd
stream put out the hra The damage done 70 TIE sock
amouns 70 about $500; Insured for 500 In the6 b.
kind Il IN explosion, but how u wes caused y ms
tsry q preset The Fire Mammal 70 investigating ne