The New York herald., 1868-06-11

natey none Of them were TN the yard or street at
the time OF the occurrence or they might have been
considerably injured BY the falling splinters.
TENNEssEs MANUAL LABOR UNIvBRsITY.-The
trustees Of this University founded In 1868 for the
benefit OF INDECENT youth, have caused 70 be printed
and circulated among their friends in this city cir
cuar In which they ask the public subscribe
to proper buildings for the institution; and
subsequently to continue It. subscription OF $40 per
annum for four years. This pledged and the trustees
1--WE will have ample assurance OF the success
Of the enterprise and the cOlored citizens will have
an institution for their development equalling the
OF the incorporators is endorsed by Major General
George H. Thomas, U. y. A.
DEPARTURE OF THE BURNSIDE GUARDs.-After en-
jOying a jovial time at the armory OF the Washing
ton Grays until yesterday afternoon at three O'Clock
the Burnside Guards who had been the guests OF the
Eighth regiment, formed In line and marched to the
landing at Market street accompanied by a small de-
tachment OF the officers and men OF the National
Guard. Arriving rather late at the pier all lengthy
ceremonies We're precudod the steamer Neny
her. The band. however, played some stirring
music and considerable cheering ana enthusiasm
generally prevailed The Burnside GUARDS , We're ac
and First Lieutenant J. g. Grove, Second Lieutenant
Il. N. Wheeler still remaining here.
THE GREAT NATIONAL FAIR.-There was very
good attendance last evening at Stenway Hall to
listen to concert by o multiplicity OF artistic per-
the proceeds be given the destitute widows and
mothers of our soldiers and sailors. Ihe concert
embraced q varied and select programme. MISS
pieces with her usual iins eject, and then there
were organ solos by MI, Mr; A.; Drlsoeeksr ais,
fns oraa s9nss and p ksps H &C. coova
q portion Of his humorous lecture, "Miss Jones'
wedding, No Cards." but on account Of indispos.
tOn was unable to finish It, greatly to the regret or
that portion Of the audience never having had the
pleasure OF hearing this most exquisite OF his humor
GUS lectures.
SUDDEN DEATH OF STEPHEN B. CUsHINa.-Yes-
terday DR.. Wooster Beach made post mortem
examination of the remains of Stephen b.
Cushing at Bellevue Hospital, and found that
death had resulted from serous apoplexy. On
the previous evening Mr CaS1ng % was IN n
he was taken suddenly Ill. carriage was called
and he was taken to Bellevue Hospital but died be-
fore reaching that institution. The deceased was
ffty-three years Of age formerly Attorney Gen.
eral of the State Of New York and lawyer of promi-
nence. Coroner Keenan, viii hold an inquest in the
case this morning.
THE FESTIVAL OF CORPUS CHRIsTT-In the Catho-
lie and Episcopal churches throughout the city
to-day win be celebrated the festival Of Corpus
Christi, in honor Of the establishment by Christ OF
the Sacrament OF the Eucharist. The cOmmemora-
ton of the establishment of this sacrament falls
GfpsTy not on Wsna to disturb too much the
sorrow and sOlemnity with which the ceremo-
MES Of that time are imbued, and deeming
an especial cOmmemOratiOn, has set apart day on
which the institution Of the sacrament should be re-
membered and universally acknowledged In the
Catholic countries and religious institutes and In
many OF the churches professions most solemn and
in design and detail % are m ssS ana e
| faithful.
RECEPTION TO COLONEL WILLIAM J. NAGLE.-The
friends of Ireland and those personally interested in
| Colonel William J. Nagle, released Irish prisoner,
public reception. After preliminary speech the
Colonel gave an account Of his experiences In Irish
dungeons during the eleven months and six days In
which he was prisoner, detailing an account OF his
trial and also OF that OF Warren and Costello both
under sentences Of twelve and fifteen years respect
lively. He spoke Of the trials as farces and
| anImadvertcd on the indifference manifested by
Seward Adams and otler American officials to the
safety Of American citizens abroad Daniel j. Buck
Icy he said, was the infamous cause OF the flnding
OF true bills against these prisoners, and COrydon
had sworn falsely against them.
kilograms were received from James F. Brooks and
William Il. Robinson expressing sympathy with the
meeting and letter OF similar import was read
from Montgomery Blair. Appropriate resolutions
were adopted, when the meeting adjourned.
| COLLISION AND DRowNIEG.-On the evening OF the
21st of May James $. Wright, fisherman, residing
al Baysde, Long Island, started for this city in a
! rowboat with load OF fish, and accompanied by
| mis- nephew. samuel NJ. Smith, and man named
John snedicor. When they had arrived on Wards
| island their boat was run down and her
stern stove in by the steamer Elm City
route from this port to New Haven. The three
persons In the rowbOat were thrown into the water
and after much difficulty SnedcOr and Smith were
rescued, hut Smith was drowned. Several days
after the accident the remains OF Smith were found
floating In the bay Off Governors Island and were
taken to the MOrgue. Yesterday Coroner keenan,
held an inquest in the case at Bellevue Hospital,
when the jury returned verdict of accidental
drowning: The deceased was native OF New YORK
and was thirty-fve years OF age
MEETING OF THE INCORPoRAToRs OF THE UNDER
GROUND RAILRoAD.-A meeting Of the incorpOrators
Of the Underground Railroad was held yesterday
afternoon at one O'Clock, ut IS Broadway for the
election of twelve directors. On motion Mr. Henry
Smith was called to the chair Mr.. Joseph Dixon
appointed secretary. On the calling OF the roll of in
corporators all but were found to be present,
either by proxy or in person. On motion
DIR. Everett II. Kimbark and Mr.. julius
T. ChesbOr0 were elected and sworn I'D
as tellers and the polls were opened Two tickets
were then placed In nomination, az follows:-Thc
first ticket, entitled. "For directors Of the New York
City Central Underground Railway Company''-wil-
liam B. Ogden, w. Butler Duncan, Henry +; Vail,
Edwin Dodge, George w. Mclean Henry Smith, y.
w. Hopkins, John Fitch, Ezra Clark, Jr.,
Henry w. Slocum, Bernard Kelly, Joseph Dixon,
lows:-"For directors New York City Gen.
tral Underground Railway Company'-Wiliam
II. Ogden w. B. Duncan George Grlswod, J. b.
Johnston, Lewis b. Brown, Clarence Brown Edwin
Dodge, George W. Mclean, W. ID. Bishop, Augustus
Schell :. w. Hopkins, J. A. stewart J. j. CISCO.
was INDUCED in, and 1t was finally agreed that as
the ncorporators had met together for the first time
the election be deferred, and in the meantime COM
mittee OF five be appointed to prepare ticket which