The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-05-31
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

CITY INTELLIGENCE.
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Posr orrIcE REroRxs The suggestions from various
quarters relative TO the resulting from
the unfavobie location OF several Of the postal stations
are receiving the attention OF Postmaster Kelley Sta
lion A. formerly located al 129 Spring street, has been
removed 10 the corner OF Broadway and is hereafter to
be located at 100 Spring street. The Office has been
ned up with view to the convenience Of the public
consideration which hardly allowed its proper
weight In the easembk Of the old station-wth bow
window and separate windows and dropetter boxes for
ladies' and gentlemen. The ceiling, which is very high
mas been handsomely repainted: large has been
SGT apart for carriers, and excellent appliances
tation have been added All the other stations have
been being improved with view to making the
sub-post offices OF tho city efficient as
possible, and new station, to be designated
as station o, has been established in sixth
street. corner OF avenue q the eastern portion OF the
city having been sadly in need Of station for tho
accommodation of Its large business interests for
finished in black walnut, with trimmings OF oak and is
considerably larger than any other in New York The
featuring one, and contains alone larger population
than any provincial city in the State Some regu-
atons are also TO be added TO insure rapidly accuracy
and efficiency in the distribution Of the mails
THE AMERICAN DRAMATIC AssoCTAToN.-A general
meeting Of this association held Wednesday, at
their rooms S44 Broadway when committee, consist
ing Of Messrs. J. Gilbert J. Brown and T. Moss ap
pointed to make arrangements for tho election Of
President Of the institution, vacant II
nouncea that early next month 1t Ia intended to hold
festival or fancy fair in behalf OF the dramatic fund.-
either at Jones' Wood in the private grounds of some
of the New York landowners, and that Mr.. Grau and
drdmdque Of the city had volunteered their services
for the occasion. II s also understood that Mr..
Brougham win postpone his departure for Europe in
order 10 assist at the festival.
ANrRrcAr IxaTrruTr Tho vtechnir branch NJ the
American Institute held stated meeting last evening At
room No. a. Cooper Institute, s. D. Timan presiding
and full attendance Of members being present The
FIRST business in order tho exhibition Of Inventions
tho principal model exhibition being that Of recently
patented water meter tor which unusual advantages In
point Of simplicity and accuracy were claimed Some
time having been exhausted in the discussion Of the
merits OF the model the president announced that the
second order Of business, the discussion In familiar
way Of new applications Of science TO the uses Of COM
mon life would be taken up. Some explanation by
the intensiHcation Of electro magnetic with familiar
comment and objection the part Of the listeners
suggesting the difficulties in the way Of such app-
cation. The discussion concluded by scientific
experiments on the part Of the professor.
THE SCHOOL OF ARr.-Ths eighth annual exhiotion'of
the male department Of tho School Of Art Of the Cooper
Union took place last evening in that building About
three thousand persons attended, Notwithstanding the
incemency Of the weather. good band was in attend
and enlivened the entertainment The specimens
.be y the nsuon and 70 ali who vent
TO SEQ them -
waEcxs stcrday the Morning Star, Captain Rob-
ers with pineapples from Nassau was reported ashore
at Deal Beach. Tho propeller Eutaw, Of the New Lon
don line, was got OF during the day. .~w. .asa..
TIE NEW DEroT OF THE HUDSON R1vm RAILROAD. 81,
JoHs's PARK-Yesi erday seine one hundred men were
engaged il dfgSt Il foundations and fixing the ma
sorry for this depot. temporary railway from
thence to the North being laid down, upon which
the cars will be run ia about week.
TEE GERMAN SISaExs.-The Central Committee OF the
German Vocal Societies making active preparations
for the tenth general aengerfss which will come OF III
PhiIadephia next July The Corresponding Secretary
Mr. Banhahn, has forwarded 70 the Philadephia Fest
COMMITTEES the list Of forty-four societies numbering
fourteen hundred singers, who viii participate N the
musical festivities at Philadelphia, and now being
Psur m ccmposions which have been selected for the
main concert Previous TO the Philadelphia Saengerfest
musical May festival will Be held IN this city, under
the auspices Of the above mentioned Central Committee
Of singers.
MARsHALs SALE on srrMrs-A Hon PRIcH RxX1zEp-
Yesterday United States Marshal Murray sold two hum
drsd barrels Of grain whisksy the property Of the gov
nguro Of 81 for proof gallon.
Tan 0xIMAx BRzwzRs AND TINE Excm LAw-The
German Lager Brswe' Association held special meet
ing Ems1 street yesterday afternoon for the purpose
Of taking further In aid Of the present ag
ton against the Excise and the Sunday law In IT. present
form, which, from present appearancss win BE- made .
basis OF continued political agitation among the Ger
mans Mr.. II. Claussen occupied the chair, while Mr.
Kaszsnmeysr acted las secretary Measures were only
raise fund in aid Of the central organization OF Ger
societies recently organised TO agate the excise
sbs namsa The object Of the organization is 70 opsr
only against the Excise law IN It's present FORM
but agitae also against similar restrictive ordinances
t~a In futsn IN
adoption.
SUDDEN DsAm DURING THE Hor srELL-About ten
days ago Francisco Morando arrived in this country, and
subsequently sought and obtained employment at a
sugar refinery on vandam street. During the excessive
heat Of Wednesday last Morando drank freely Of Ice
which death ensued afterwards Coroner schrmer
yesterday held an inquest on the body Deceased
swenty-seven years Of age, and na!iye e Italy.
DEATH FRox AroPIIxY.-Ccroner Schirmer yesterday
held inquest 81 the New York Hospital the body
Of Mr.. Henry 8. Keeney, who died there At early
hour in the morning deceased who lived at No. 1l7z
Franklin street. taken suddenly I'll while passing
the Of Barclay and Greenwich Streets and fell TO
20 s ~ %
the body by DR. * NJ Leo which resulted In showing
that death was caused By spoplsxy.
FATAL RAILROAD CAsuALrY.-About half.pas i've
o'clock yesterday morning returned soldier named
Henry h Hunter was found lying tho track OF the
Hudson River Railroad 81 Seveneth street and Twelfth
avenue, with his len foot nearly severed from the body
and Q fracture Of the skull from which the brain
was ooxing. The injured man was conveyed 70 81.
Luke's Hospital, where death subsequently ensued.
The Coroner notified 70 mold inquest the body
Il Ia supposed that deceased had been knocked down
and over BY train OF oars belonging 70 the Hudson
River&saiIrsad Company.
WESTCHESTER INTELLIGENCE.
ELECTION ov VILLAGE OrIcERs AT NorSr VERNON. AT
tho election Of village officers held recently at Mount
Vernon the following gentlemea were chosen by what