New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-05-23
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Peter Sherlas of No. AS West Twenty-eighth-
ST., died suddenly last evening.
George Leonard. a returned soldier, aged 30,
belonging to Albany, who here to collect ms pension
money died suddenly last evening, at No. 25 Baxerst
The Sundav-SchOol Concert for the beneht
Of ~ AIMS Episcopal Church, VIII DC repeater 'hiS
evening.
William II. Bennett, n boy, was severely in
iurcd 10y being Knocked down by carriage i'll bIoauS'
yesterday
The Croton water-pipe burst yesterday in
the upper part of Thirdavc 1t Will probably DC lcp"eu
by this evening.
BENJAMIN Prices dwelling, No. 40 East
Tweutysecondst, damaged by fire yesterday TO inc
amount OF 500 Insured.
Mary McGinn, domestic at No. BIB East
Twcnty secondst. was yesterday badly scaded Ny Il
kettle OF water falling upon her.
Elizabeth Hoffman of No $50 East Twenty
rstst. was Yesterday run over by morse ana ""so"'
ana seriously injured. Taken home.
The Ladies' Union Relief Association VIII
give an entertainment al stenway Hall Wednesday even
ing, 27th, for the benefit of the institution.
Blig.-Gen. J. " Meserole has received his
the Eleventh Brigade, N g. s y. \. Brigade headquai-
tiers established at No Ga Wall-St
The picture of Grant, with the motto, Match
him." exhibited in the Chicago Convention when INC al
nouncemcnt OF the Generals nomination was made WIS
the production Of Mr.. Thomas Mast Of this city.
Mayor Hoffman returned to his Office from ltlcli-
mOnd and Fortress Monroe Va, YESTERDAY IN te az
Scnce OF the Mayor the President OF the BOARD Oh AueI
men, Thomas Conan, esq has been acting Mayor
John McCabe was yesterday arrested 10y OIL
Tuck OF the Broadway Squad for having IN ms pos
session bag containing quantity OF cheap nicI9urG:
He confessed 10 having stolen tho ana was accordingly
locked up at Police Headquarters.
Henry Sanford, esq, the General Supern.
tendcnt Of tie Adams Express Company mas beeh ceea
of the Board OF Directors OF that company 10 III ,o
vacancy Oeeasioned by the resignation OF H. b. khsley
esq.
The Temple of the Congregation Auche
Chesed 0sraelte which has been for several months
closed for repairs was responded yesterday WIN aIl9
pirate ceremonies The Temple has been entirely RENTED
aud presents a splendid appearance,
AT noon Yesterday 100 guns were fired IN the
CITY Han Park under the direction of the Union Repub
caii General Committee m honor OF the nominations OF
Ulysses 5 Grant President, and OF the Hon schuyler
Colfax for NicePrcsident Of the United states
A programme for the Fenian invasion of
Canada IN July next supplies Gen ONeil with 10000
troops, attacks Montreal with 1900 men, maIchGs oOo
men from Buffalo against Toronto aud 5000 roai Detroit
the point and sends body OF 10000 men TO thelr
support.
James McQuadc, a boy sentenced in the
Court Of General Sessions 10 be sent To the House OF
Refuge for petit larceny was discharged yesterday by
Judge McCunu Of the Superior Court, the commitment
to the of Refuge specified definite term of i'm
pIisOnment
At the Howard Mission and Home for Little
served Sunday at $50 to the staonHouse dodgers Pub
lie service viii be held at 1889 when Mr. W H. suit
afternoon the usual chidrens meeting taxes place
The stock in the store of Silverman, Straus
Thursday evening is insured IN tie Mechanics, Baltic,
! YOnkers, Market, Manhattan Commonwealth, Lamar,
Hoffman, International, ana NeW-lOlk companies LOT
$4,000.
A brilliant gem in its way is the quarto
pamphlet recently issued by Julius Ives Co, describing
In merits OF their" Patent Lamps" with general remarks
the subject Of artificial light II is illustrated WITH u
great variety engTavings all of which admirably
suited throw light" on the subject TO which tAey are
devoted.
The concert by the children of Sunday School
Of ST. AIMS Church. last evening in the schOOTOun Of
the church was well attended, aud proved gratifying
success. Musical selections, vocal ana instrumental 10
lures the evenings entertainment The young folks
acquitted themselves most credaDly and elicicd ire
quent applause
Edward Allen was Yesterday arrested on the
charge Of fraud II is alleged that for several mouths
past the accused whenever ne met man NeaiAs a
Masonic or Odd Fellows emblem ne would ehdeaNor 10
borrow small sum OF mrncy, on pretense 0i gong 10
Ne%SfE tu re a te S on cad Inc arrest Of he
lmpostoI. who locked up at Police Headquarters.
The private library of the late Mr. A. A.
auction by Leayitt Strebegh, Co.. commencing next
Monday afternoon comprises rare and valuable coec-
ton OF books especially In the departments OF blbO-
graphy and literary ANTIQUITIES winch cannot fail 10
attract the attention OF amateurs IL has long been cee-
brated as the most remarkable private library In the
Southern States and intelligent visitor to the City OF
Savannah has neglected to examine its curious treasures
enthusiasm Of the bbliomanac.
The Academy of Music was crowded last
evening with the friends and admirers OF the Clionan
Society Of the College OF the City OF YORK, who met
TO celebrate their 18th anniversary. The exercises
were very entertaining consisting mainly OF ora
from Le Prophete by Grafullas band After the Pres
dent had pronounced his address the following orations
were delivered: English Criticism, James Sheilleld
Dickens, w. G.. McGuckin; POsthumous Fame, W. W.
Clay 5 Perhaps Yea ReT a@e rs
VIM II. Clark; Military Men, p -. Kelly Mr. Graham
Me- TsSa fe dercd the ao1oa
ton, which was warmly appauded
Mr.. A. n. Rawson delivered a lecture on
"Abyssnia" last evening at the rooms OF the Young
physically different from all others Herodotus re-
ferring TO II as Gland OF wonders 10 proved by
of language as well as the peculiar formation OF the
head the people not negroes but OF Caucasian
origin. Mr.. Raws0n showed by sketches the difference
in facial expression between the Ethiopian blacks and
the Ably ssnians With respect TO their religion, II was
compromise between Christianity and Plagiarism, the peo
pie holding every species Of belief The lecturer dwet
at length the genius and character OF IheOdOrus, bs
legislative and executive abilities, his talents as mill
arv cheftan and his literary attachments evnced by
his acquaintance with French and English history as
closed by saying that only unity Of purpose and
required TO render Abyssna one oil the
BR0OKLYN.-The Atlantics have new Club
The police force of Brooklyn numbers 442
men and officers
Editors and reporters are forming base
ball club.
The Atlantic Baseball Club has rooms in
the Halsey Buildings.
Justice Eames's Court has been refurnished
throughout
The Sanitary Police made several arrests
The new Board of Fire Commissioners elected
william II. Boerum President and George Hayward Sec
rotary, Thursday evening.
De COrdova will lecture in Masonic Temple,
f. d., Monday evening" for the benefit OF the Masonic
Board OF Relief
The police arrested two males and one
female Thursday night at the house OF Hook and Ladder
Co. No. 2.
James II. Waddles corner of Graham-ave.
and Powerst l.. d. sustained fracture OF the leg by
kick from his horse and 1t is feared he will lose the leg
Edward Gaherty of No. 10 Coes-st. fell into
the East River at Coolest Thursday night but was
rescued.
David r. Blount, representing himself to be