New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-06-19
TIE CITY.

Frog legs are selling in market at 81 a
pound.
A bride of this city received from her father
on Saturday last wedding gift of 100000
A Strawberry Festivals to be held at Thomp-
sons Academy No. 275 Bleecker-st, this evening.
A Labor Bureau under the superintendent of
the Commissioners Of Charities and Correction, is con-
templated.
The schooner Onward. owned by Eldrdge
& Co and others OF Nantucket and Crowe Paine OF this
city, was launched yesterday.
A Convention of Israelites is to be held in this
city the 2ls INST, to consider the subject OF proper
observance Of the Jewish Sabbath
The Independent Butchers Guard held
picnic Monday Belvdere Park. Among the prizes
awarded for hitting the bulls eye were several rat
ted" calves.
To-day and tomorrow, commencing at II
o'clock Mr. Robert SomeryIlle will sell at No 81 Nassau
ST., opposite the POstOice, large aud valuable colec
ton of oil paintings
Mrs. Della b. West wife of MantOn Marble,
editor OF The World died in this city on "Wednesday Inc
remains will be inferred in the Sleepy Hollow cemetery
at TdrrytOwn, to-day
George Smith was yesterday knocked down
and dangerously injured, while crossing Sxthaye, by
horse driven by Joseph Love- lie was taken home to
No. 1873 West feminist.
The Tremaine Brothers and Mr.. j. c. PiersOn
sing this evening in the Foriyh, =, MetnoIt ChuIen
steal, and Floral festival.
A male infant was on Wednesday night
found in the hallway Of No 300 East Forty seconds and
was Yesterday committed 10 the care of the Commission
ers Of Public Charities and Corrections
Gen. Cochrane will address the citizens of
Madison County Morrisyllc on July Fourth Morris
willie being Gen. Smiths residence, perhaps MI.
Smith may participate in the celebration
John Healey and Michael Kelley were yes
terday dangerously injured while ut work upon me south
They conveyed to Bellevue Hospital
John Vaudeville. n boy, employed on the
canal boat G. W. Ncwbod lying at Per No. East klv5r,
hold. He was removed TO Bellevue Hospital
1t is understood that the eX-revenue officer
whom the United States officers were in search Of on
saturday has not yet been found, and an Impression
exists that he has left the city for the present at least
Patrick OBricn, living at the corner of
Avenue G. and Fteenh,st was Yesterday danggronSy
ing, No % Mercers 70 the pavement lie was taken to
Bellevue Hospital.
The excessive humidity of the present season
will, according Dir. Harris have an important intu-
cncc on the public health Ia dSummer and later, I'M
less cleanliness. drainage and ventilation become the
watchwOrds OF sanitary security al every homestead
BY an order from the Adiutant- General of this
State the several cities wards aud towns
are the Of foreineu and exempt hremsn
from the assessment rolls thus relieving them from tue
payment Of 81 tax for military purposes.
The Seventh Regiment n. c.. :. y. Y, will
parade for Brigade drill on Monday, June - THIS reg
the purpose Of paying friendly visit to the above
named city, where. no doubt they Will be Handsomely re-
ceiyed
Mr. Bergh has written TO Mayor Hoffman TO
say that muzzies on dogs likely 10 than
prevent madness. The Mayor replied that IN future the
cents and that the animals shall not be received at the
pound except from adult persons.
The Board of Audit, yesterday, considered
the following claims: William ii. Adams, A,iyi for re-
building Pier No East River Geo. Brown, 1925 for loss
horse and cart by reason Of their falling of the per
foot OF Seventy nnthst. East RIVER; the horse was
drowned and the cart destroyed. Decisions reserved
NIajor-Gen Rosecrans, one of the foremost
Union Generals during the late war stopping Ia ihe
with his praises aud The patriotic efforts he put forth for
the suppression Of the Shareholders Rebellion ehute hn
and ever 10 the lasting gratitude OF every loyal
heart
At a meeting of Good Tempars on Monday
evening. the corner OF Thirty third 81 and ghthAye
Deputy The following named officers were elected:
:Sy RSs F. GsoTsy W ic Anss k S 80
meets every Monday evening AT o'clock
The three societies of Brcklayers of this city,
Tuesday evening az Masonic Hall. decided by a two
thirds 10 adopt the eight hour system, aud 10 accept
as al present. motion % table the subject lost by
majority Of three The resolution Is to go into effect ON
Monday next
An inquest was Yesterday held by Coroner
Flynn Bellevue Hospital, over the body of Emma Jane
Jones aged years who supposed 10 have died from
poison, Wednesday IN her apartment at No s9i Hes
uty Coroner Knox revealed the fact that death resulted
from Brghrs disease Of the Kidneys and verdict Ia ac-
cOriance was rendered
Mayor Hoffman is daily in receipt Of appll-
cations for tickets Of admission 10 The National Dcno-
=
His Honor desires IL 10 he understood that n - not
~ his power grant these applications, and That the
only through the Executive Committee, OF which Mr..
August Belmont Is chairman
The Croton Aqueduct Board has issued n cir
cuar TO water consumers, which they say that OWING
10 the persistent wastefu extravagant OF water
the necessary surplus is reduced They are compelled To
ca the attention OF househodcrs and occupants 10 the
city ordinances and rules and regulations Of the Board
concerning the OF the CrOtOn water. aud state that
the penalties for violating the same Will be rigdly en-
forced.
The monument erected TO the memory of the
late Inspector Carpenter over his grave at Cypress HIS
Cemetery unyailed yesterday by Inspector DIXIE, IN
the presence Of President Acton and several members OF
the Board Of Police Commissioners superintendent Ken
ncdy Inspector Waling, several Of the captains aud
large representative from the rank and file Of the force
An address cuOgsc OF the late Inspector was delivered
by the Rev. DIR. sill.
The Alumni Association Of the New York
University held their annual meeting last evening at the
University. About co alumni were present, Of classes
from 1899 to 1857 John Taylor Johnston, esq President
Of the Association, presided Reports Of the Secretary
aud Treasurer, and the various Standing Committees,
were read and accepted The present Board OF Officers
reelected for the ensuing year. Addresses were
made by several OF the members aud the company then
han, 10 which all present did ample justice.
Several very interesting donations have re-
Gently been made 10 the Central Park The officers OF
the 7th u. Cavalry have sent to The Commissioners
from their headquarters ut Fort Leavcnwor, Kansas
fine specimen Of Buffalo captured by Of the officers
OF the regiment H. j. DE Luce Chief Engineer u s ~,
has presented tOucan bird peculiar TO Northern
Brazil Arthur Ieary, esd. has presented . Turkish
CdQuc, brought nom expressly Tor the
Park Lake Robert Gordon, esq has presented lapa,
from MaracaibO.
Mrs. Sylvanus Reeds school for young ladies,
corner OF Thirtyeighthst and Parkave., Murray Hi.
closed year OF great with elghul gathering
AT the institute yesterday OF the pupils their parents and
friends and several OF the most distinguished clergy
The prizes consisting of the richest books in literature
and art were distributed with complimentary and
ceuraging reinarks by the Right Rev Bishop Kip Of Cali
fornia brief beautiful, and feeling address by the
accomplished Principal was read, aud excellent music
by the young ladies enliyened the hour
A meeting of the newly-elected Board of
Directors OF the Harlem Bridge aud Portchester Railroad
Co held In the city Thursday Thaddeus Davids,
esq, called 10 the Char, and Mr. John Schuyler of
Ciated Secretary. On motion OF GOuyener NJ. VII
ns The Drec0rs presen prOceeded % bnl0l for Pres