New-York tribune., 1867-05-02

Controller Connolly has appointed JOh H. "Htloh 'icih
Of Washington Market, and Robert Nckmnln Deputy
Collector OF City Revenue
board or County CANvAssERs-Th Board met
AT II O'Clock yesterday morning and after completing the
canvass the First second, and Third wards adjourned
to IL O'Clock this morning.
PERsoNAG-Mr. Lester Waack, Manager of
wallac's Theater,and Mr. william wheatlcy, Manager Of
Nbos Garden left yesterday the European steamer
TO attend the Paris Exhibition
Fell FROM 4 ScAFFoLD-Yesterday laborer
named Hugh Mcclure resident Of No. 2ls Fast Seven
teeuthst fell a scaffod of the building course OF
erection at No. 4s2 Secondaye and sustained serious IN
iuries He was conveyed 10 beho'ue ho'p"' "9 '''o
Eighteenth Precinct Police.
TEMPERANCE MEETING.-A temperance meeting at
the Central Presbyterian Church Fiftiethst between
Broadway and Elghth-aye. this evening Will be adj
dressed by the Rev. DR. Cuyor the Rev Dr. Suyker INC
Rev. James b. Dunn, the Hon. William t. Dodge, anu
others.
Ilpnovr;,rNr IN NORTH NV -YoRK--An improve
meD sometime ago decided by the Trustees of the
town of Morrisania commenced yesterday morning
under the supervision of r. Henwood esq, Engineer and
Surveyor OF the Board In the cutting through OF one
hundred. from Willisaye 20 the MIL
Brook, thus making the street continuous from Fordhap
ave 10 the Brook.
TIN MARINE LIFE SAVING CONnussIoN.-Tle Board
yesterday decided that after Friday, the Sd Of May there
would be no more devices, mold- drawings received
for examination During the week they will be engaged
examining those that have already been presented.
Messers. Negus Bliss addressed the Board III reference
10 vessels going with untIustwOrty chronOmoteIs,
after which the Board went into executive session They
will probably close their abos by saturday OF TINS week
LECTURES BY DU CHAuLU--1he eminent African
explorer has been engaged TO deliver two lectures on
Africa before the Association for the Advancement Of
Science and Art. the evenings Of May Il and H. The
toria Africa, including its Geography, Vegetation, Nat
ural History. its Cnniba and other Tribes May H.
Journey to AshapgO Iand-The Gorilla, thimpanlee,
and Dwarfs."
THE NICHOLSON PANFMENT.-Withn the past few
weeks the Council has passed resolutions, which
before the Mayor for his approval to pave with
Nicholson pavement Broadst. from Wall 10 Southst.
NassauS from Pine TO spfnce-st; Mcrcerst rom Oi1a @
Mayor states that he will withhold his signature TO those
and all other similar resolutions until he is satisfied that
the property the lines of the various streets in
tended 10 be paved with the Nicholson pavement ap-
prove OF the same.
SPEAKER COITAX IN NEW w-YORK.-At the earnest
solicitation OF the Southern Famine Relief Commission
Of this city the Hon Schuyler Colfc has consented to
visit New York for the purpose OF responding their
call by repeating Lis lecture. Across the Continent" for
the benefit OF the relief fund The lecture viii be- deiy
cred I'm Irving Hall on Monday evening Nav C. A nor
lion OF the have been reserved for the accOmmOda
On of ladies. Mr. COaX. in his letter OF acceptance of
the invitation declines all compensation for his time.
that the entire proceeds will 10 the humane objects Of
the Commission.
RESIGNATION or SUPERVISOR SHAITR.-The fol-
lowing letter Of resignation yesterday sent to tho
Board Of Superyis isors
10 ~ Bo0fI ~ Spg,rr sDls ofHe C9,mfgof Ner IorE
GINTLEMEN: Having been appointed 10y his EXceency
Gev Fenton Metropolitan Fire Commissioner / beg
me since the lst Of January last In taking leave OF
yyur Honorable Body, allow ne to make my acknOwl-
edgnents for the uniform courtesy extended 10 while
serving with YOU. have the honor TO be, Gentlemen
very respectfully yOuIs, ALEXANDER SHALER,
Ner- iori' May l, 1867.
WRlGHT's LIFE RAFT.-AmOng the lile-saving in.
yentions submitted TO the Commission now In session.
model Of Wrighis Life Raft is noticeable II Is wooden
platform resting upon a framework OF wood and cork
all Of which, when not ia use be folded into small
space by means OF hinges Metallic posts set around
the edge when the platform Is extended upon the frame
work, through Whicl hIeIlhes arc run A provision
tank being placed upon one end and secured TO its place
the raft Is ready for launching and supporting large
number OF persons.
CoNsECRATIoN on BIsHOP.-1he Rev. Daniel
s. Tutte was cOnoecrated the Protestant Episcopal
Bishop Of Montana yesterday The consecration cere
monies took place at Trinity Chapel. in West Twenty
ffth-st. and were quite imposing, lasting more than
three hours. They embraced the regular morning
lee the specia service Tor conservation, reading OF
prayers and selections OF Scripture appropriate 70 the
occasion chanting etc The sermon TO the congregation
Hopkins wa- the presiding Bishop, aud Bishops Duane
Potter Rev Dr. Morgan aud other prominent dSnitaries
OF the Church participated in the ceremonies.
IIfE COMMISSIONERS OF EMIGRAfION.-1he Com
mssioners OF Emigration held their regular weekly
ing yesterday. The following report was submitted
Number OF emClants arrived to April II, 129
Number Of emgrants arrived since to May L. 1861 9S
Total ASST
To date IN 1866 tjl9o
Number Of inmates in institutions on wards Island:
1867. 1866. iS63. 1854.
Balance n bank Jan. /, 1867 ..-....... t2i,072 95
Aggregate receipts to April Il, 1867 s77,33 Oss
Received since 10 May l, 1867, for com
uu an ion Of ms. Az d
Total ................. si27,6a7 81
Disbursements ~ per previous ac-
count 10 April ~, 1867 7........-... SI3G.0}6 ~
Current expenses Of April H. lssl s729 3S-ln7Go 90
over draft May /. 1861 ...........-.... 17,lI9 -
The destination OF the grants arriving at this port
during the month Of April follows: Arkansas, O.
Alabama British Columbia 3; Canada 200; California
I75 Connecticut, 499 Cuba, L. Delaware. Z; District OF
Columbia Florida. Georgia o. Illinois 1925 Iowa.
6sl Indiana, SlS Kentucky, 1885, Kansas AZ; louisiana
gan S4s; Minnesota $685. Missouri, eiO Mexico a. Missis
sipp !; NewHampshire, 2s Nova Scotia, .; New-YOrk
S.GO5 NcW-Jefsey 1885, Nebraska 65 North Carolina q
New BrtnswickS 8; Oregon. 2; Rhode Island, Ohio
Texas lG; Tennessee, -; YermoEt lS Utah. Virginia
So; West Indes. l. Wisconsin, 1886; Prince Edwatds Is
land, ?; total, 2j,22J.
TIE HOWARD MIssIoN.-The first of the series of
concerts in aid OF this long established and active charity
took place lsst evening at steinway Hall. About 200
children, dressed in white and neatly decked
ranging upward, and presented glad and beautiful
appearance. A number OF favOrite songs
sung with unexpected effect by this youthful chorus
which ia well drilled for its years, aud is musical
Io"ny GubrcRoDs were received ia ad Of The purpose