The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-05-05
WEsTCHESrER INTELLIGENCE.

THE TARRYrows Incorporation SCHEME to the
dissatisfaction expressed by portion Of the committee
charged with the carrying out OF the proposed incor
poratCn Of Tarytown in relation 10 the boundary lines
which agreed some time since, partial inter-
rupton OF the has been the result, causing
many Of the cit zens to regard tho affair as having
fallen through. Is, however asserted by number OF
the leading and most inf rental persons In favor OF the
scheme that II s their intention to bring y 10 sue
cessfu issue. In this they will be supported by the
most intelligent portion OF the citizens, all Of whom are
deeply interested in the matter. The census has been
taken and the mapping and surveying are now nearly
completed and will be submitted before the committee
at an early day.
The Porrs MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH During
the past week the activity has been displayed in
completing the internal decorations and arrangements Of
the Potts Memorial Presbyterian church, located on
Washington avenue Morrisania. new bell, weighing
1O9s pounds has been placed in the tower, ana will
probably used to summon the congregation to the
opening services, which will be held tins forenoon. Ar
rangements being made to hasten the Introduction OF
the clock az an early day.
MoRRisAxIA SCHOOL AsFARs.-In view of the great
increase Of population In tho village OF Mott Haven
new schoolhouse is TO be erected ID place of No l. at
OF about $45,5o0 Plans and specifications have
been already made out and approved by the Board OF
Education, and site Tor the proposed building selected
Il s proposed to sell the ground which the present
schoolhouse is situated The opening OF school No. g.
which was to have taken place tomorrow, has been
postponed owing TO the Incomplete state Of the arrange
at a salary Of 1900.
THR REcEvER IA Es MoRRrsAMA following
the received and discussed by the Recev
of Taxes Of the OF Morrisania from the Goth
December, 1885, to the Goth Of April 1s87:-Recepts-
Town tax. $50 7s7 Is; school tax $50, 2l7 So Dis
bursements-Connty Treasurer. 232 95; Town
Treasurer. $1,000; Supervisor So 227 s. Return last
year, 1882 g. School fund, s302l7 so.
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS IN wEsr FARxs.--A movement
Is nov on tho Of West Farms having for its
object the introduction OF gas the principal thorough
fares throughout the town. 1t is stated that
this project mainly owing 10 spirit Of emulation
caused by the increased value Of property the adoin
ing town. Morrisana which IA attributed the numer-
improvements that have been successfully intro
duced during the past year. The extension OF the side
walk system Is also contemplated and will doubt be
been for the purpose or making crossings 70
meet sidewalks
NEWLY ORGANIZED YouxG MES's CHRISTIAN AssocIA-
PEExsKnL-A meeting was held recently 1t the
First Methodist Episcopal church ct Peeksk Of large
number Of the young men who are members Of the df
ferept churches in the village and resolution adopted
to organize Young Mems Christian Association. Tho
cergymeu and leading citizens stated TO be unani-
mously In favor Of the organization.
ORGANIZATIONS or a NKw ENGINE COMPANY AT Rye
subscription Is being raised In tho village Of Rye
tzng engine company In view Of the serious damage
occasoned by the recent fires the
general appreciation, and 10 substantially recog
nixed by the lnhabitants.
county, Mr. N. H 0den, has deposited in the State
Treasury collected for State and school tax
amounting all 70 $4,000. County bonds and interest
additional county bills 70 the amount Of $4,000 have
also been paid in making total Of e3sl 900.