The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-12-20

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COSMOPOLITAN EYE AND EAR HosPIrAL.-An
amateur dramatic and musical entertainment for
the benefit OF this institution will takesplace at the
Union League Club theatre on the I'D INST
MAYORS OFFIoE.-Marsha Tappan, in charge OF
the License Department in this Office, reports that
during the past week he has issued licenses a. fol-
l0ws:-Coaches, %; express wagons, 4; public carts
26; venders Is; drivers, 1877; dirt carts, l0c Total
300. Received Tor fines, SIS. Total receipts, $780,
NEW PRIMARY SCHOOL IN THE EIGHTEENTH
WARD.-A new primary school, to be known as
NO A." viii be opened tomorrow morning at No
~ East Slxteentn street. In the eighteenth ward.
The teachers engaged VIII be in attendance ut nine
O'Clock to receive and register pupils.
THE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES society contemplates 10
build new han on the corner Of Thirty-seyenth
street and Lexington avenue, where they have Sc
cured eight lots, covering 200 feet front by depth
OF i25 feet. Their present location, also owned BY
the society, on Fourth street. Lafayette place,
is too limited for their purposes
MINOR INQUEsTs. Coroner Rollins held an inquest
yesterday, at 22S West Twentyninth street. the
body of a man named Nelson, who died there sud
denly OF heart disease. Mrs. Anna Hattese, aged
forty, died suddenly yesterday at her residence 445
West Thirty-second street, and Oh Coroner keenan,
holding an inquest he ascertalned that death re-
suited from natural causes.
ALLEGED PIcKPocKEr.--James Clark, a Philadel-
phian, was arrested yesterday afternoon al the
Cortandt street ferry on charge OF having picked
the pocket OF MrS. PneDe LemaSSena, OF Newark
when he obtained possession Of her wallet contain
ing small sum OF money. The lady's husband
caught Clark In the act and secured the pockebook
a1ter he had dropped II. Oiicer Thomas arralgned
the prisoner before Alderman Moore ut the Tombs,
when lie was fully committed for trial.
PRESENTATION or MEDALS AT GRAMMAR SCHOOL
No. 29.The semi-annual distribution OF certificates
TO deserving pupils Of the female department OF
Grammar School No. 20, No. OF Greenwich street, in
the First ward, will take place tomorrow morning
at eleven O'Clock. Gold medals. awarded by Con-
gresham Jonn Fox and Judge Hogan, viii be pre-.
sented at the same time An interesting programme
oil exercises mas been prepared Tor the occasion.
KNIGHTS OF ST. PATRICK.--Ths excellent society
VIII hold its final regular (adjourncd) meeting for
the present year at their headquarters in the Clinton
Place Hotel, corner OF Broadway and Eighth street
on Tuesday evening next the I'D inst for trans
action OF important business The accustomed
honor to deceased members, whose places have been
made vacant during che present year. VIII form part
OF me proceedings. At the hrst meeting In January
the election OF officers for 1859 Will take place. and
IL IL probable that The meeting on Tuesday VIII be
attended by additional interest.
THE FAT OK GENERAL GRAST."-The immense
white OK General Grant, which weighs 400 pounds,
was exhibited near the Ciuy Hall Park yesterday in
company with chaperone in freize. who, on the
principle that ''he who drives fat oxen should him
self be fat," was no reflection the believing Gen
eral The animal arrived from Boston Yesterday to
for the benefit OF a Washington church. lie has
already done service for several soldiers homes In
the same way
Army REUSIoN.-The Third Army Corps Union
viii meet at Delmonico's on Wednesday evening to
enjoy social reunion keep alive the esprit du corps
and to aid needy members Of the society," General
Helntzelman viii be present at the meeting and
"dghting Joe Hooker'' is also expected. General
Sickies viii preside and there viii be besides many
officers OF the old corps, who win gather from far
and near to participate in the enjoyments Of tile
o ,casion.
COMMERCIAL TRAvELLERs.-A meeting OF CONNER
clal travellers held at the Aston House yesterday
to take into consideration the practIcabity OF Pc
tltionins Congress to take action relation to the
liceuce laws OF various cities and States. com
miiee was appointed TO learn the expense necessary
to the accomplishment OF the drawing up memorial
to Congress. Alter some discussion Ii agreed To
mercnanIs ana travellers Another meeting win,
therefore, DC held on wednesday, December 23 ut
the Astor House.
ST. STEPHENS FAIR.--A most attractive Ladies'
Fair is IN progress In the basement vi ST. Stephens
church, East Twenty eighth street. between Lexng-
ton aud Third avenues The decorations OF the hall
reflect much credit on the ladies who superintendent
Them, while the tables are Dountifuily supplied with
very recherce ana useful articles. The scene Is
enlivened by the strains OF an orchestra which dis
courses very pleas ng music from SIX z. NJ TIL half
past ten r. NJ. IN order that all may nave oppor-
UNITY TO enjoy themselves and al the same time do
good work Of charity the far VIII continue till the
JOth Inst.
RELIEF OF THE PooR-Rev. W. II. Anderdon
late OF the Catholic University OF Dublin, and
well known as distinguished speaker, win lecture
this evening at eight O'Clock IN ST. Peters (Caholicj
church, Barclay street. The subject Of his lecture
Is, 'Purgatory and lndugences." As the proceeds
are 10 be used In relieving the poor there viii,
doubt be a crowded church.
4 lecture for similar object will also be delivered
by Rev. Father Moriarty IN the Church of the I'M
evening. Subject:-''The Civlllzng influence Of the
Catholic Church,
suRRoGATE's OFFIcE.--Surrogate Tucker reports
the business or his department during the past week
as fo,lows:-wllls admitted to probate:-Michael
May, Margaret Morris, Elizabeth Leyns Rebecca
Hart Moses Morrison, Alexander McLackan, Chas.
IL. Halle, Eliza Cruger, Bernard Never Richard c.
Morse Letters OF administration granted on the
estates OF Theresa heilZ Nn simpson, ElizaOetn
Dixon, John Iowy, Alex. Oakley, Hoaora nilcy
Richard Murphy, isaac NJ. Levy, A. Beach. juliet
Z. Craig, VIM. J. Abrams, Isaac cunningham, Chas.
&. Hudson, oscar Newman, Helen n. Robbins, +.
White, susan A. Atkinson, PaileA Meehsn and
John Brady.
THE ASSExE JAMS ESTATE AGAIS.-rne heirs OF
all The traditional claims upon the enormous real
estate or Trinity church are once iaore organizing
;her forces for another assault upon that corpora
ton. They held meeting in Philadelphia last Tues
day FOR the purpose OF consolidating their efforts.
About thirty persons were present when the meet.
ing had been organized and ITS object stated tne
chairman read letter rom Or. Schwartz. or New
YORK, who traced through the records VI the old
Dutch cnurch line OF descent difect iroln iuneke
Jams Borgardus. After some discussion upon the
proper course 10 be alop ed. roster cf inc FAMILIES
represented was taken, an organization was formed
aud Or. Vanderbeck elected temporary president
and Mr. L. II. Hults, treasurer.
TIE CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE o. ruE NEW
YORK ELECTION FRAUDs.-'rhe special committee 0.
seven. appointed by the House OF representatives
the memorial OF the Union League vi this city. %
investigate the charges OF fraud at the last election
Ia this state, arrived from washington Yesterday
morning ana l. lodged at the Astor House. The
DtrsOitRe OF the committee Is as follOws.-air Law
renee. oil ONO. member OF the Jude arg Commit
tee aud an able and industrious member or the bar,
chairman Mr.. Dawes, OF Massachusetis the oldest
member Of the House after Mr.. WashDurne. Of M.
nois the chairman OF the standing Committee on
Elections; Mr.. Blair, Of Michigan, formerly Governor
vi that state Mr.. Dickey OF pennsylvania the sue
cessor OF Mr.. Thaddeus stevens, an eminent prncii-
toner at the Pennsylvania bar: Mr.. Hopkins OF
wisconsin, Mr.. Kerr. of indiana, and Mr..
Ross Of Illinois. The two last named are
democrals. md Mr. kerr "a Il memher 81 INT ll,n.