The New York herald., 1867-03-21

Co. for $3.50 000 the Tammany Society reserving the
right up the stone Of the building an6 Tor
room In which the General Committee can hold their
meetings and also that without the sanction OF the
society political meetings are TO be held IN tne oud-
ing for one year from the lst OF May next
The SALE on CORPORATION PRorERrY.-It has been an
nounced that the Commissioners Of the Sinking Fund
viii the 22d OF April sell large amount OF corpora
ton property including the property bid Tor ana ior
hs ehs ems Sn Of which were
published In the HERALD on Sunday last
THE LATE AMOR j. WILLIAMSON. The body OF the late
Amor Williamson arrived in this city yesterday from
New Orleans and taken in charge by the uncer.
taker On Sunday next the remains Will DO nterfeo
with Masonic honors
TIE UNITED STATES CouRTs-The buildings formerly
Burons theatre have been released for three
years to the government at 200 per year. with the
option OF retaining possession Of them for two years
after the expiration Of that Formerly the rent
under lease, $4,000 but for the last few years II
Secretary OF the Interior under the delusion that
premises suitable for the business OF the United States
Courts in this city could be had for $4,000 per year
TnE GERMAN SouEry for Progressive Education has
inauguated now hall which is located at No SIG West
Thirty sixth street. formerly used as the Boomingdalo
Turn Hail. Tho hall has been thoroughly renovated by
the society Attached to the hail conservatory, read
ing and library Lectures on science and pniio-
sophy are to be delivered at regular meetings IN Inc
largo hall.
MlRMH TEMPERANCE sorETy.--A meeting Of the
Marine Temperance Society held last night in the
Mission ROOMS OF Water and Dover streets,
and largely attended by sailors and others At
hapas o'clock the President OF the association,
Captain E. Richardson, took tho chair and opened the
meeting with appropriate devotional exercises Tho
assembly addressed with much earnestness and
effect by Captains Curtis, Samuel Elliott Paul Macy
Messrs. Nash Smith and others The children Of the
free school supported by those in connection With this
and sixty and greatly enhanced the enjoyment OF the
evening BY their hearty singing. Twentyso came
forward at various times in the course OF the meeting
and signed the total abstinence pledge This society has
been in active operation since the year 1888 and num-
bers Its roll fortytw0 thousand names Its
always open and Its officers in attendance TO give aid
and counsel to the sailor It's work during the past year
has been crowned with great success
WoRKNGwoNES's HoMk-The trustees Of tho Five
Points House of Industry appeal to the public for aid
in behalf of that class OF women whose friends do
reside the city and who employed by the day
week in various branches of industry such dress
making and the like They propose 10 establish for
these persons home In which they may be shielded
from many temptations TO which they now exposed
and comfortably lodged, &C. al such price as they are
able TO pay. This it is estimated. will render the
Home self-supporting suitable house has been Sc
necessary alterations, &C, viii be $4,000. From
various the trustees have received half this
furnish them with the to complete the good work
which they have taken in hand
The .sNIETH CLASS ASSOCIATION .-1he Ninth Glass
Association composed OF the former pupils of Mr. Leo
nard Hazeltlne, Of old Public School No. II, held their
annual meeting last night for the transaction of such
business might demand settlement The President OF
the organization, Mr. James A. Lucas, occupied the
chair Arrangements perfected TO hold the fourth
reunion st Masonic Hall, on Wednesday, the 9th In
Classmates win be- assembled Ths question: having S ing
been disposed Of an adjournment Was had.
COMMISSIONERS EHGRAnoN.-The usual fortnghtly
meeting Of the Board took place yesterday The weekly
statement submitted showed that 4,203 emgrants
rived here last week. making 176 In all since the 1st
Of January last. The number that arrived during the
corresponding period OF last year WAS 23,6ss The bal
ance OF the Communication fund s drawn and there Is
overdraft Of $2o7 772 70.
Tm FIRE CoxMsToxERs Tho usual weekly meeting
Of the Board OF Fire Commissioners did not take place
YESTERDAY, quorum not being present when the rol
called.
SCHOOL PRESENTATION semi annual distribution
Of certificates took place Female Grammar school No
IL yesterday in presence Of large number Of citizens
among whom were Commissioner Miller, Of the Board
OF Education. and Inspectors Gerard, Kills and Perkins
The exercises rendered interesting thhn
By the presentation OF silver medal, gwen by Mr.
Mills 10 the Young lady who produced the best COM
Fbs exercises consisted Of rc dosaes singing
and addresses and the whole ceremony passed of credit
ably and well.
The LADIES SOUTHERN RElkr AssoCArIoS-The treas
Of the New York LADIES' Southern Relief Assoca-
acknowledges the receipt OF $50 32l. of which
s. 900 have been contributed by the Brooklyn Ladies'
Auxiliary Association.
ANNUAL REUNION OF CoLuynAs CoxxsxDyRy.
annual soiree Of the Columbian Commandery No. /,
Knight Templa took place last evening n Irving Hail.
The ball handsomely decorated with American
nags and the arms OF tho several states pnt in con-
spicuous places throughout the hall attracted little
attention from the pleasure seekers who
drawn together at this the second annual celebration OF
the knights. Among the features OF the evening.
tho presentation 10 the aircr portion Of the guests OF
number Of perfnmed cambr.c handscrchiefs in which
folded the programme Of the evenings entertain
ment The drill OF tho Templars and the ceremony OF
receiving the Deputy Grand Commander Of tho State
gone through with with all the usual imposing
monies due on such occasions Amid the glitter OF the
bright rcgas and the presence OF unusually large
number Of Ewes fair daughters whose varied and hand
costumes lent additional charms to the scene, the
fseting hours Of mirth rapidly succeeded each other
until the approach OF suggested the departure Of
the pleasure seekers to the quiet enjoyment Of
"Home, sweet Homo
wicGzRs CoAxnrx-A rrmber Of Germans, OF
this city, al pubic mecsng recently held in groore
street, formed committee to prepare address
Morz wggcrs popular leader Of the liberals in Ger
many and prominent agator in favor Of the unifca-
ton Of Germany, who has been elected delegate 10
the North German Parliament TO represent the city OF
Berlin The committee composed OF Messrs. Frech,
EDeclhard, Gusiave Buss, H. Voss aud II. Grube.
Another meeting viii be held at early day, when the
address prepared viii be presented
THE STEAM AND Gas FirrISG TRADES o, NEw YoRs.-
Last night another meeting OF tho members OF these
trades held at Constitution Hall, Mr. Walsh In the
chair, when committees were appointed 10 consider the
articles of association select ha OF meeting and for
the general purposes OF giving publicity and pro-
noting the interests Of the The Chairman
congratulated the meeting the Of the assoca-
ton and upon the receipt OF subscriptions 10 the hands
Of tho Treasurer trusting that the trade would continue
10 forward with that great lever-the dollarto
enable them, In tho interest or the public sorvcc TO
improve tho practical working OF the trade
IMPORTATION SrAsisB wnrs.-some further
prosress to be reported in this matter consequent
the mediation Of tho British Consul; but the American
Consul at Cadiz s refuses 70 certify invoices for other
than ne Wines alleging that other descriptions OF wine
invoced at rates below value This Is denied by the
wine growers and importers, who now mcmoralize the
Consul 70 make practical inquiry into the question
behalf OF the trade the wine consuming public and the
government revenue.
ARRIVAL oy CALIFORNIA wHr1L-The ship Robin Hood,
Captain Kelly, which arrived yesterday morning from
San Francisco brings freight 1850 sacks OF wheat