The New York herald., 1869-04-11

Average temperature corresponding day last yr. 331
Average temperature for past week. ........... As
ROBBERY AT THE CUSTOM aHoUsE.-Yesterday morn
ing while Mr.. Marshall o. Roberts was endeavor.
ing to approach the Collectors ofce at the Custom
House. some expert pckpocket relieved min OF his
watch cham and p0cketb0ok.
TIE Young MEMS TAMMANY GENERAL Con-
MITrEE.--This committee propose to have public
meeting and rally tomorrow night at the new wig
wan, when addresses will be made by AgernOn s.
Sullivan and John Mullaley. large gathering Is
anticipated.
ARRIVAL OF TROOPS FROM New ORLeANs.-On
yesterday the steamer George Cromwell arrived from
New Orleans. Among hsr passengers were Major
General Arnold, captain Weir Captain Kuffe, Cap
tin sawycr,i Lieutenant McCullum, Lieutenant wer.
man, Assistant surgeon Gilman and ITO soldiers OF
tue Filth United states artillery.
GRAND SACRED CoNCERT-A grand sacred concert
VIII be given on Sunday evening, the 18th inst ia
the new Church OF the Dominican Fathers, Lexing.
ton avenue and Sxtyslxth street, In which viii ap
pear some OF the most distinguished artists OF our
city, sustained by chorus Of sixty male voices The
proceeds viii be applied for the support Of the
church.
CArrAIN YoUNG's SUIT.-Yesterday the Police
Commissioners were served with an order from
Judge Cardozo, OF the Supreme Court, directing
them 10 show cause why mandamus should not
issue TO vacate the Judgment that dismissed Captain
j. 5. Young from the detective police force. The
notice was reierred 10 the counsel to enaDle him To
prepare ms answer
THE EAST RIVER BRIDGE CoMMIss IoN..- On wednes-
day next the United States Commission appoint
Ell TO investigate the plans for the East bridge
together with the consulting board OF civil engineers.
will go to Pittsburg. Cincinnati and Niagara, In
order to inspect the suspension bridges ut those
points. When they return from the trip their re.
port VIII bs presented to the authorities at wash
Hgton, and as soon as the government sanction is
accorded the WORK will begin.
SMALLPOX IN THE SIXTEENTH wARD-Thc Board OF
Health officials report that Friday night members
OF three families Irving In the row. OF street
that they ieclne TO designated In the Sixteenth ward
were stricken with smallpox at the same hour The
houses were some distance apart ana families living
between them have far escaped. Three OF the IN
spectors yesterday morning arme with vaccine mat
ter, invaded the block, and by three O'Clock mad
cnatef the entire population, with one or two ex.
cepiions. Such are the statements made, that at
1Tst seem every like whale but as they are yeri-
Ged bY responsible gentlemen OF the Board Of
Health they may oe relied upon.
TIE LADIES' FAIR AT Sr. TERgsA's ROMAN CAruo-
IIc CuuRcn.-During the past week the fair which
opened 80 ausplciously on Monday last IN the sun.
day school hail OF st. Teresa's Roman Catholic
church has been most literally patronized. The
youth, beauty and prominent families OF the seventh
ward nave all lent helping hand 80 that the fair
PROMISES 10 reaIize quite handsome amount TO
assist in llquidating The church debt In 1868 st.
Tercsas on'ircl was purchased by the Catholics of
the district and dedicated to their form OF worship.
Since then necessary property to large amount has
been secured schools established thereon and other
improvements male Rev. James Boyce has been
under hts wise administration the edticc and ITS
congrc cation have advanced successfully that 81.
Teresas Is now ranked among the first churches OF
the ciy. Az the fair there are nine tables with
rcshmicnt room. These tables lifted np with an
eye 10 taste aud elegance There are articles costly
aud rare. Silverwarc, Jcwery pictures, veocipeles
and numerous other articles are prominent features
of the hall. The fair continues open the coming
week. and the ladies' express strong desire TO see
their friends during thai period.
THE REBELLION IN THE FIRE MsRsuAL's Or
F1cE.-Thc difficulties between the Fire Marshal and
his clerks have in no way been removed. The breach
daily grows wider. Wnile some members Of the
Board maintain that Mr.. Brackett has no power 10
establish rules. one at least claims that he has not
taiscendcd MS authority In the premises. The
legal ights Of the Board hold that his clerks have no
legal authority TO examine or swear witnesses. In
tue case of the clerk AGAINST whom charges have
been preferred, the Board still decline TO order
an Investigation, but as II Is known In tie
! Beard tdat the employees are anxious for
| iuli inquiry, 1t IS probable the entire
| management OF the bureau since lts orgau-
| izaiiOn Will undergo q searching scrutiny,
| with view OF hNug the responsibility where u be.
longs, and II the atichs TO blame hcir removal
| wilt likely follow, as HARMONIOUS action Is earnestly
| required.
NEw yoRs ORruorEprc DrsrFNsARy--rhc FIRST
annual report Of this institution has just been pub