The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-02-15
CITY IHTELLIGENCE.

frat Of his second course Of lectures In the large hall
OF the Cooper Institute last evening, taking for his
suojec. George Peabody and Model Ma nhood There
large attendance and the lecturer was fequeniy
interrupted by loud demonstrations OF applause He
began his lecture by showing the countless evils and
hygienc laws The laws Of nature were daily wantoniy
violated by the grea, majority or the people, and
scarcely single organ Of the body permitted 20
fuIf It's normal functions The skin was not properly
ceansed the circulation constantly being disturbed
the stomach overcrowded and As an inevitable
sequence the physical part the man became lowered
and bis inner nature mean, selfish and sluggish. Dr.
Hebbard proceeded remark that perfect health was
absolutely necessary moral mental grsa,nesA and
as an example or the proposition short sketch OF
habits Ok life in boyhood and youth Had BEEN extremely
simple, and that he had been compelled by crcum-
stances 20 axe sMMs eascse inc iscursr closed oy
made earnest appeal 10 his audience by proper reg
men and rigid observance Of natural laws 10 maintain
their bodies In good sanitary condition.
LHcruRs ON OLIVER CROMWELL. Notwithstanding the
unpropous state Of the weather the lecture solver
Cromwell for the benefit Of the funds Of the Wesleyan
Methodist Episcopal church. North New York. came on
last evening The lecture, the FIRST OF SERIES
delivered by General Alexander Hamilton, who described
the great Commonsr Protector and Christian soldier
nurtured In stern and severe school, and having TO
contend against all the disadvantages OF comparative
poverty rose from the quiet life of the private citizen
10 ono OF the most marked characters OF hrs age.
Though rovaiist writers have dwelt much upon his low
origin still Cromwell had occasion " blush for his
pedigree or the humble pursuits OF his early NE Born
in Huntington on the 25th Of April 1892 the only
surviving one Of three sons, his mother law
ished all mothers love upon her remain
ing child, and in after years the TEACHINGS lss
Of the courage which cromwell exhibited even in
early years tho lecturer cited incident at aJe at
which King James present, accompanied by his
son, afterward Charles l. In scufie which on
blood from the royal nose. In accomplishments and
learning in his early life Cromwell very deficient
His time at the University was limited after which he
failed When in his twentyhrst year be married, and
for the years following little be learned except
that he became very rigid IN his manners ana de-
voted much time to religious duties. His house
open the non-conformist minister's and his
beality in this respect for bin great popularity at
Huntington in acknowledgment OF which he sent to
represent that borough in tho Third Parliament OF
nestle happiness OF his home confined Cromwell exclu-
svey TO the peaceful pursuits of domestic life, and he
he entered Ne was ever found on the side Of
the people, and from the period OF 1912 the name OF
Of age The various notable events which marked his
after e throughout his varied public career were ably
portrayed by the lecturer in his reading from original
play Of Oliver Cromwell which combined an amount OF
historical research not often found in the historical
dramas Of the present day.
THE AMERICAN FREE TRADE LKAGuE.-A regular meet
Ing Of the Executive Committee of the American Free
Trade League Of which William Cullen Bryant Is Pres
and Robert Pe secretary held yesterday af
terpoon at Their rooms, No. - William street, The
business transacted was OF private nature and mainly
had reference to perfectng arrangements for public
demonstration in the interest Of free trade The attend
very small, owing TO the Indictment weather
and to the fact that the meeting was not general one
/ as advertised.
/ IMPORTANT CrrY CRsDroRs.--The commissioners OF
the sinking fund recently adopted series Of resolutions
protesting against the proposed act Of the Legislature 70
transfer from the Mayors Office TO the Police Commits
the Of licensing pawnbroke and dealers
in second hand articles &c. tho ground that such fees
are pledged for the payment OF the public debt.
.Rninr FOR THE soUrn-The treasurer Of the New
York Ladies' Southern Relief Association acknowledges
ta Had fort n
suffering the SOUTH OF that s. 900 have already
bssu d,sbursed By csrgyen in different sections Of the
South. In addition 70 the money subscribed large
quantity Of clothing q every description has also oee
TnS AMERICAN IxsrIruIr- NxrSo or THE PeLYrEcKMC
BRAsm.--A meeting OF the polytechnic branch Of the
American Institute held last evening ct No. a
Cooper Institute. There was quite large attend
ancc Of members, and the proceedings Of the evening
eight O'Clock the Chairman Professor l. i. Tiimsn
called the meeting TO order and read number OF notes
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question Of privilege saying that the society and hnsel
had recently been assaulted BY scientific paper Of TIM
he had written but which the editor Of the paper 70
fused 70 publish The Chair expressed his sl.anos q
&. nSSsS with the tube Or
OF tho evening. 'Best Sugar." came up Dr. Feutoht.
pounds Of juice but eight pounds o. sugar could
b. obtained while from similar quantity a. beet ten
length 10 favor of msnafscsurns sugar nom the beet
asserting that could be raised cheaper In this country
Is ono Of the best states for the manuscture Of sugar
| providing that there Ii plenty Of wood, &C., and
= vSn e Of y Ms :
ing next when tho subject Of bridge building Will be
| taken up.
ELECTION OyNcxxs rHR AMERICAN -ISsrnurE.-
Tho election Of officers Of the American Institute took
/
and the polls opened at three O'clock closing at seven
p NJ, the following gentlemen elected president,
Orlando B Potter william Il. Vanderbilt; Recording
Secretary Salem b. Wales; Corresponding Secretary,
Samuel D. rlnan; Treasurer, Sylvester r. Comstock.
MrErns oS IarR ASSURANCES PolIcv HouDnss There
was large meeting or German citizens Tuesday
evening last ct 101 Hester street. TO form society for
the mutual benefit and protection Of life insurers The
society will assist It's members in sustaining the pay
ment Of premumA viii advise non-insured parties how
and where to effect insurance, will aid in the colec-
hon Of policies falling DUE and will guard the inter.
constant ar oDs.rSs %ny Of The operations Of
| companies Although designed especially for the
good Of It's members the indirect influence Of this
organization WI be 10 increase life Insurance bus-
mess. A committee was appointed 10 report At .
subsequent meeting plans Of formation, &c spseches
Insurance Company, Mr. X. Lyman. DR.. Lasting nd
others The meeting was enthusiastic and harmonious
This movement Is something new and promises TO bcne
| 1t every one interested In life insurance
The ERIE RAILROAD FoRGERY-H Masterson, detective,
arrived In this city yesterday morning from Richmond,
va BY the steamer Niagara having in custody Edward
| H. weylen the who committed tho forgery on the
Erie Railway Company He confcsses his guilt and i'm.
plicaes large numoer Of ofces and clerks connected
/ with the road.
THE HARIxx RAILROAD NUISANCE AT YonKvnLR-Pro-
perry owners above Seventy street. in Fourth
nue. have called meeting for Saturday evening 10
| sder measures 70 have the Harlem Railroad Company
arch ts deep cut in that locality The Grand Jury
a is las, meeting indicted the excavation a. nusances
and several suits have been commenced against tho CON-
pany by the city, The ditch occupies from thirty 70 NIFTY
feet Of the centre OF the avenue, and varies In depth
from ten 10 ty feet Ia wholly uncovered except for
two blocks and without any protection whatever against
accidents for blocks and with adequate proec
l ton anywhere. Very many lives have been lost By
falling into the cut, and II high time the Legislature
/ took steps 10 have the nuisance abatsd.
THx SUICIDE or ADAM CA-HER. Some further particu-
lars concerning the suicide Of Adam CASHIER 1t $50 East
Eleventh street. briefly reported In yesterdays HERALD,