New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1867-12-20

and rich Athens had democratic government, a dnu-
s sSn Se PGss .oS nf%a place which
has exercised much influence sS e" ~
little spot which once was Athens. The
plain.
BROOKLYN-The Plymouth Church election
resulted as follows Deacons-Erastus A. Graves Ee",n
Halliday, Elisha C. Chaplin Music Committee-John Bliss,
John A. FOwle, Henry W. Beecher Subsequently j. ~
Sherman, r. p. b., was chosen CLERK, ana OhFeF d.
Coomes, Treasurer
Services commemorative of the completion OF
tho Trinity Church spire held In the chuTen yes
Ltleohn assisted by other clergymen The sermon was
delivered by the Rev. DR.. Drown.
The examination of the children in the Roman
ably Among the Visitors we're Bishop Loughin, Father
Turner and several members OF tho Board Oh EduGatio
After the exercises number OF prizes were distributed
to the children.
WILLIAMSBURGH.-Earl yesterday morn.
ing Mr. Henry Rogers residence at the Intersection OF
and robbed Of $50 in stocks and bonds and 5000 IN
Treasury notes. the family being undsturbed by the ol
eraOns OF tho thieves. They effected an entrance NY
prying open a window of the extension, and then
made their way to Mr. Rogers bedroom without awaR
ing him. There they gathered up all OF Mr. r. eiothR
and took TO the basement where sae containing to
thew found wallet containing 5000 in Treasury notes and
the key OF his safe, whsh rendered the robbery OF te
robbers exploded the panres aud found two bottles OF
bittcrs and OF cigars These they used at leisure
the floor and the empty bottles Having thus refreshed
themselves the thieves departed without moestatio
Ever the fall Of snow 10 has been almost npos
sbe for passengers walk i'm the vicinity OF the gates
at Broadway aud Grand-st. Ferry quarter OF an
hours work day would clear path AT the con
cusion OF the WisOnTaylor marriage ceremonies yest
day. and while the presents were pelng examines the
father Of the bridegroom the bride aside and pre-
seuted her with deed VI house and lot In South Fenth
st., valued at $4,000.
| NEWTOWN.-Thomas McFree was arrested
yesterday for attacking with knife and threatening TO
murder his employer, Mr. George feries OF Mnntcts
Point lie Is TO Dc examined before Justice Madden 10
| day.
| HUNTERS POINT.-A large meeting OF
propcty owners and tax held at Smithsonian
Iai Wednesday evening. The proprety OF petuomng
the Ie gisatuTe for charter was considered MT j. II
shepherd called to the chair, and Mr. Henry Rudolph
chosen Secretary. After speech by MT Thomas IodI
OF The Island ctr star, the meeting unanimously NOttu
for a charter. Committee consisting OF Messrs AhaDe'
Todd and Rudolph appointed to prepare the lstIu
mcut
| OYSTER BAY, l.. DIR. Prior, n promi-
nent phys In the town, and formerly OF New YORK
on Wednesday, Dec. II. He Is not expected 10 HEe
TRENTON.-An interesting decision was re-
Gently rendered by the Chancellor In pending since
1872 and involving the question whether sut can De
brought by the OF kin Of the heiraaw or the eur
vving husband The Chancellor said that as the mort
gage In equity deemed chattel interest and belongs
the personal representatives OF the mortgage, nus
band TO maintain suit fOrcClOse mortgage due 20
deceased WIFE, must give security and take out letters
/ OF administration the same as any other person. The
" j. H. Il. aud II. Co. having objected 20 the transfer OF
! the way mails between Philadelphia and NewIork from
the ESQ the p. train the Postmaster General has
recalled his order, and the malls me To be carried ~ mere
tooro The action Of the railroad authorities has bred
/ dissatisfaction.