The New York herald., 1867-03-20
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

RxfoxrED REsGSAuos or DEPUTY CoiLgcToR Hans
oox-It is reported that Deputy Collector Albert Hans
com, in charge OF the seizure bureau Of the Custom
House this port has rendered his resignation TO the
Collector This action on the part of Mr. Hanscom il is
sad has been induced by the references TO the sezure
bureau tho recent OF the Custom House Invest
CATION Committee, and also occount OF action
taken by the Treasury Department regard TO the al
fairs OF that bureau.
wEAruEs-within three days aud half il will rain
or snow.
LEcruRE nv De CoRDovA-De Cordova gave lecture
entitled 'Miss Jones wedding-No Cards." in the
Charles street United Presbyterian church, between
waveey place and Fourth street. for the benefit OF the
Sabbath schools, last evening" to numerous and well
pleased audience. The theme Of his lecture which
delivered in excellent verse; interspersed with telling
jokes and ie'i des mos was as foows:-A Mr. Ephram
Jones' having struck sse'' out West in 0ilena realized
wealth, established himself and family in New York
city, where having by reckless expenditure disposed Of
his easily gained fortune, eagerly sought to unite his
only daughter Euphemia, not remarkable for beauty 10
a Mr.. Peter Brown, supposed wealthy Wall street
broker whereby he hoped to stem the tide which was
about 10 swamp him II happened however that
Euphemas sutor vas himself hopelessly involved and
aimed at the supposed heiress with an equally honest
purpose Matters progressed favoraby and cards
issued. Brown. however, did not marry Euphema, but
day fixed for the wedding placed in the Tombs
for robbery Smith, former suffer- married tho young
lady, and on this occasion there were s'no cards"
TAMMASY SouKrY-A meeting Of this Society was held
last night TO consider mainly what disposition to make
of the Old Wigwam The Grand Sachem, Mayor Hof-
man. occupied the CHAIR There feeling manifested
dispose Of the present hail. its location is deemed.
70 be too far down town. and TO build one better adapted
to The wants OF the association Is Understood that
the matter which now mainly concerns the members OF
the Society is what conditions the property will be
sold.
OF the al clubs Of this city last evening the
hall of M
miitee ORGANIZATION appointed the last meeting
reported rules for the government Of the body which,
after brief discussion and slight modification, wero
adopted. There twenty clubs represented in
the convention, and it is believed that in short time
the respectable will send delegates the chief
objects of this association to vndcate the character
of the several clubs TO remove what considered
impressions existing the minds Of public
and 10 presen. them in favorable light. There
was little business OF special nature transacted, and
the convention adjourned
THs Sons or TKxrxRAScs. large and lively public
meeting or Chelsea DIVISION s. Of T., held Mon
day evening, in the Lecture Of Rev. DR. Ganse's
church. No 100 West Twenty fourth None OF the
clergy several of whom had promised address the
meeting appeared except Rev Charles b. Smyth Mr..
stump. aGcrman aud Mr. Mcfroy, from Canada laymen.
made speeches. and were both highly compimen;ed
for Their eloqaence NJ omyth described temperance
self-goverument' condemned The drinking o. brandy
whsxry anu alcohol as poisonous, saying, al the
time, that sometimes ssor his stomach's
sake" the Apostle says. but adv sed that
shod use even H. unless he could get sthe pure blood
OF tae grape Variety was given to The proceedings by
an opening and the singing or psalms together
with duct by two young gentlemen All Of the
speakers we're frequently appauded and at the close
several names were added TO the sociey's roll
TEMPERANCE DEMONSTRATION This evening a grand
entertainment will be given by the Howard division
No. 81 sons Of Temperance At Dr. Dowlng's church,
corner OF Downing and bedford streets. Among the
gentlemen by whom addresses be delivered will
BE- Mr. Edward Carswell, Of Canada
ment grant has somewhat ioterfered with the spon-
tancous flow Of public bensvolence elected by the ap-
peas OF the committee the subscriptions still in
and up to YESTERDAY they were estimated t0 amount 70
$4,000 The relief ship Purveyor Is loading well. and
will, 1t Is expected. take out oddt onai 40 600
bushels o. corn by Thursday or Friday
THR FARMERs CLUR.-The attendance at the Far.
mers' Club yesterday was larger than usual number
OF nav inventions exhibited and several subjects
OF general interest discussed Tho sConcori grape,
formally and unanimously endorsed a., all things
considered the reliable OF the different varieties
II had not only held its since its Introduction but
was steadily gaming favor COMMUNICATIONS we're re-
ceved recommending Graham bread IA cheaper more
wholesome snd more readily made than any other
by the use OF ordinary vessels. and confirming the
opinion, expressed some weeks since BY The CLUB
that the disease known rs "holow horn'in cattle was
attributable improper feeding and want OF care In
answer 70 inquiry II was stated that stables In the
Easements Of barns equally wholesome with those
above ground, properly ventilated and cleaned rhs
question Of poultry growing the order OF the day came
up and was discussed with much interest some very due
imported Frerch fowls being exhibited Tho fraudulent
dealing common among uurserymen In sending to their
customers trees ant plants improperly taken up aud
careIessly packed strongly denounced by several
members Of the Club The5th of April next was liked
day for the trial OF srawcut 7. TO take place under
the supervision csths late committee on hay forks, AZ
the farm OF Mr. josiah H. Macy Rye, the trial com
mencng al ten O'Clock A. M
BANK AND INSURANCE. TAxH.-The settlement Of the
claims OF bank insurance companies or this city
for enormously collected two years ago.
sti in progress under the direction Of the Supervisors
committee, OF which Orison Blunt Is chairman. The
investigate are completed, and the claims OF one
bank-the Comnonwealth-s contested by the commit.
while the accounts Of fourt other banks which
held certificates Of indebtedness will not be closed until
question OF taxing these certificates has mad legal
decision. About half the Insurance companies claims
have allowed The other companies, like the
banks had certificates OF Indebtedness part or their
capital, on which the disputed taxes were lad.
orsSNo or NEW BANKING HousE.-The new building
q, the Of Canal and sght streets JUS, completed
for the Union Dime Savings Bank, was taken posses
Of last night by about three hundred guest, OF both
sexes who had been invited by the managers OF this in.
suton to admirs the costly niugs and furniture OF
the counting aud Offices and nauguratc their dedi
cation to duh Aammon by light and mirhni festival
The entertainment partoox somewhat Of the nature OF
an rnpromptu affair and noticeable as exhibiting on
the of the articpa0rs that degree OF enjoyment
and neglect OF the sateer proprctes characteristic Of
such occasions. Dancing was engaged IN up TO late
hour and coid collation. discussed between sets A foil
description VI this building has already been pub
In the HEgND.
THE EDWARD Cuppy CorErix The members Of this
favoraby known organization held their annual reunion
At the Central Hall last night An unusually tasteful
specimen Of typography in the shape Of order Of
dancing gave the programme OF Terpschorean exercises
whose ulaIment was only interrupted by reason Of the
knafI tes hail