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New-York tribune., 1869-01-08
POLYTECHNIC CLUB.

At the regular weekly meeting of the Poly
techDc Branch Of the American Institute, held last even
ing at their No "a Cooper Institute, after the
reading OF number ~ tcientnc notes by the President
Prof Tllman, DR. Vandcrweyde explained the con
structien aud operation Of the telephone, u recent
German invention for transmitting sounds by means of
electricity. The operation Of the apparatus depends
upon the principle that metallic bar becomes enghened
by being surrounded by current Of electricity ana re-
turns to its original leugth when the current ceases To flow
around IL. The sOundcr In this instrument consists
OF small iron rod cnyclOped In coil
Of insulated wire. An electric current passed
through the coil causes the ncOscd rod TO lenghen and
It's end To strike against brass plate producing yibra
ton OF The plate In another placed the trans
hitting instrument which consists Of small wooden
box with pole Ia the top closed by piece Of bladder
parchment, Ia this bladder Is attached a metallic point
connected with one of The wires leading 10 an electric
battery and Immediately opposite 10 aud almost IN
tact with another metallic point hAcd TO
the bottom Of the box and connecting
with another wire Of the battery the
slightest vibration OF the diaphragm brings the two
points In contact and completes the galvanic circuit
when the electricity instantly passes along the wire and
through the coil cauting the cOstd hAr Ia expand and
strike the brass plate. A. the ioDc 1f sound deter
mined by the rapidly ~ the vibrations which ~ causes
ia the air IL ~ claimed Tint ny protecting into the above
described box Busral nOic, The vibrations of The air
viii be communicated Ia The clnstir diaphragm,
causing all equal number Of contacts of
New-York tribune., 1869-01-08
LECTURE BY THE REV. DIR. TYING.

The Rev. DR.. Tying delivered a lecture on
John Buuyan last evening at Trenors Lyric Hall, ON
sixth-ave. between fory-irst and Forty-secoudsts.
Mr. A. f. Warburton before introducing the lecturer 10
the audience announced that John g. SAKE LID would
read his celebrated lecture entitled Poetry aud Poets
with recitations from The Proud Miss Mcbride" and
The Press" on Thursday evening, Jan. ~ at o'clock
Mr. Tying coming forward said he confessed he er-
pericnced very strange emotions IN coming
before his friends, his people, aud nelghbors
as lecturer. lie had long been an admirer OF John
Bunyan. No doubt the period IN which he lived had a
great effect the formation Of his peculiar character II
was period Of social cOmmotion, religious as well ~
political what had the greatest effect on his charac
ter was his connection with the parliamentary army
from proceeded many OF those beautiful pictures Ia the
Pilgrims Progress The pOmp aud circumstance OF war
was through il all Mr. Tying alluded at length to many
in the evenfu life OF BuDyan, hs IA years Ia
prison, compared 20 which the prisons Of the
present day are palaces his only means Of life the
making OF tags for laces his strong affection for bis
blind orphan daughter and his wife his preaching ia the
face OF persecution frequently having 10 disguise himself
carters smock Mr.. 1yng then alluded 10 the effect
which Bunyans writing had had upon liberty through
out the world, and drew comparison between John
Brown who the cause OF the abolition on Slavery,
aud Bunyan, the great apostle OF liberty.
New-York tribune., 1869-01-08

Prof Robert Won Schlagntweit will lecture
at the of the Historical Society the evenings of
Jan. IL. IL. 10. aud 23 Subject. High ASIA"
At 81 o'clock last evening, James Dumphy, q
resident Of the Newsboyb Lodging House III Parkpace,
found the dead body Of female infant In the Park III
the rear OF the City Hall.
Adolph lIillow, IA German, aged %, residing
at No. ~ Prncest, attempted 10 commit suicide last
evening by cutting artery his left arm. The act is
said TO be caused 10y trouble with his partner.
The Rev. Father Boylan lectured last even
ing. at Cooper Institute the temporal Power the
Pope" before somewhat limited audience. The lee
tnrer introduced by Mayor Hall who, with eNPollce
Justice Connolly and other distinguished citizens occu-
pied the platform.
On last Wednesday evening the officers of the
santons Baptist Church 10 this city gave their annual
Years festival To the children Of tho school There
in all about 600 OF the little present and quite
large number Of their parents also The sehoolroom
was tasteuy decorated With eNegrccn aud The national
embcms
The Hon. Galusha A. Gro., PENNSYLVANIA,
nue. Hotel. Wm. II. Seward, Jr. Albany; j. Edgar
Thompson Philadophia and the Hon. H. G. Lord, Gin
cinaii are a the 81 Nicholas Hotel The Hon John b.
Alley, Massachusetts - at tho Asor House Henry A..
Wise. lr OF Virginia, Is at the Hoffman House, The Hon.
WIN. Butler and the Rev. II. u. Ninship Providence.
and DR. WOodbull United States Army. al the Metro.
politan Hotel
A stated meeting of the New York Academy
Of Medicine held last evening In the lower lecture
of The College Of PLY sicans aud Surgeons corner
of f0urtha,e. aud Twenty third.s, Dr. Alfred g. Post
the President IN the chair The minutes Of the last meet
Ing were read aDd approved after which the annual eltc
ton of officers tOok place, with tho following result
President Dr III. D. Bukley: Vice President Dr. JOS. g.
Hutchinson; Trustee Uhere being yacancy) DR. Jas
J. Banks Committee on Admissions Uw0 vacancies, Drs
VIM. r. White ana John H. Hnton Committee on Medical
Ethics lono vacancy DR. ThOs G. flnncll Committee
a. u Rockwell and Chas Carroll Lee wfic electd Rosi.
G,nt lellowh
New-York tribune., 1869-01-08

report when re'ess the progress made IN educational
cry dnrng the last I've The appropriation cJrnt
IN 1859 &II.oJl 6S 10 1853 $n48l H. nuber Of tu,
registered to the day schools i005 average
Ot The report that the Board Of
pace With the other departments Of III. City Goregsne,
IN IL expenses and demands for educational purposes rgsf
lay OF funds TO meet the requirements by
growth OF the city The officers Of Lincoln Eneampmen H.
Grand Army Of the Republic Installed
monies before large audience including Mayor Pede y
officials and prominent citizens Of both political parties
Post Commander An eralon delivered hy wm Bemr.
The soldiers Friend
miscellaneous character The I'd Regiment Rife Cons Cor 4
W. Plume, has been ordered participate ia the parade e M
auguraton Of Mr. Randolph, Governor elect Jsu. i9
KEARNEY. N. IA large meeting Of citizens IA
vonDg the annexation Of this place Ward city
held Tuesday evening Committee Of four appointed
confer with the Common Council Of Newark petoa erHs
which claimed will be gLe be
the Legislature sskng for the annexation.
MADISON, n J.-COl VIM. Br+''in an old and
highly respected citizen Of this place died nesdsy the sI,t
bis lie for old Whg par,t
and filled imPorts Offices under is saiee. from M,ge "a
Counselor embero both branches Of the
years Judge in the Court Of Common Pleas
Madison poor boy.
New-York tribune., 1869-01-08
WHITING ECLLPsED.

To the Edttor Of the Tribune.
SIR: On Tuesday ] came all the way down the
east side Of broadway from Canast TO City Hall Park,
trying u vain TO cross the side without going
ankles in slush and mud. To my great relief found
clean crossing opposite the American Agrentnrst once,
thankulness offered dime 10 the man with the shovel
and broom which my utter surprise lie refused say
ing that the propretors paid him by the day condition
that he took gifts. Yesterday passed the same
and found large crowd crossing over including many
ladies assisted by policemen and noticed that half the
omnbuses stopped NJ this clean spot and to-day II s the
same thing gam Query Are there not 100 other bust
firms along Broadway. aud other streets too who
could ind II 10 their interest To invest the small sun Of
81 so g. day, Of worst days, In inviting
people the vicinity Of their business establishments
single additional sale will frequently meet all the costs.
New-York tribune., 1869-01-08
SUICIDE OF A WOMAN FROM rERRY.BoAr.

Yesterday afternoon an unknown woman, OF
middle age plainly atred, went on board the ferry boat
suffolk County at the foot OF James Slip and passing
through the cabin walked TO the forward part OF the
boat and stood near the chain As the boat was passing
Pier No. 80. T. r., the way TO Hunters Point, the
woman unlocked the guard chain, and before she could
be prevented sprang overheard The boat was stopped
AT once and careful search made, but She had sunk
beneath the surface The body was aferward recovered
by the crew OF the ferry boat Woodruff and taken TO
the Morgue whero an inquest will be held to-day. Mr.
Brennan Warden Of the Morgue, reports that the I'M
known woman was about IL years Of age tive feet five
inches IN hight, and attlred in brown calico dress
black waist gngham apron muslin chemise, aud gaters
The body is at the Morgue awaiting identification.
New-York tribune., 1869-01-08
THE BROOKLYN SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION
OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.

The Bureau of this branch Of the Society for
the Prevention OF Cruelty to Animals organized
the lst OF May 1867 and had its office at No Fulton
ST. The Bureau designed To afford the protection
to dumb beasts is afforded by the Newlolk branch
under the direction OF Mr. Bergh II supported 10y
many OF the most influential citizens and M Bergh him
self made object OF his special attention Great diff
feulty was experienced, however, in obtaining the
yeti0n OF offenders the records OF the Society show
almost as many acquttals arrests The funds OF the
Bureau also were very small for while the citizens gen
orally syinpathzed with its object they seemed to forget
that it, like all other institutions OF the kind, was not
sefsupporting For these the Office of the B-
reau closed II will probably he reorganized
a and stable basis, and tho abused animals
Will again have friend 10 protect them.
New-York tribune., 1869-01-08
LATEST SHIP NEJHS.
ARRIVEn

Steamship wsmsutts Fish, Bedford nd,e and ps,a
s. ss:.%:S S.S 3: SsRT rSg soso . s'f a %
ss.%.P eSsH. ss Sfs rSsS % .: .a pass
Steamship Isaac Bell Bourne Richmond sd.s & and pass
Bark Telns GregoIn Newort Eng 80 days railroad iron
Be swaVt SashOl Rio Gands sul Sept via Bermuda -
Big W% crs.,y. Haley, Port carhr,, n day, barl,.
Brig si1s Able H.yg BusPo: Ayfs; 50 dsy' hide: In sa.,s
scbr ADELAIDE TAYLOR M,nss day coffee Len sebr Hy,.
sch Royal Oak Rncl,Ou wimugtOn n c. days naval
bchr Island Belle Bunker Calais via South Kingston, plaster
Ellen Lindsey, ElabeihPort sartiula9, Port Johnson.
& John w,rd Baltimore Isoo,. Borden iPlslaSsgli
John tstiIG.l S.I yrs". y1, T%St H,rSsr Sssea:,s
Florida Petersburg. W. $. o'Bhen, South Imboy.
SAILED.
Steamship Siberia LvsrpoOlj weser Bemen MsoOr Harsat
DOMESTIC PORTS.
Bosroy Jan 7Arved steamships ROmau Philadelphia Gueus
Rf}oa s. M,Tins' :chr Prince Of, Of waIs: t Mag'
Island aud soon amer sailed for Boston
s .n SssE Chase from S1S Faa
York Lucille, Baltimore:
CHAEIE1Oy Jan 5s,isd steamship. sarsso.a Alabama
SAN FR.scnco Cleared ship Twilight for Liverpool With
Retrieve s s.fss vp.sc s9sa bSnsc fs ,' s '' k~"' '
yS Ss Baltimore R sS saSss RaSs s @S Baltimore Ne m ~
ported arrival OF steamship TOuawsnda last night error se
not in yet
MISCELLANEOUS.
The ship Ladoga Wiley from Constd which arrived and anchored
the the passing Enore Nocnbe a. and
Westward OF the Banks with heavy westerly
frequent and She Nn.
Ropes & Co. and not as before reported =
The Crapon Gilbert from Bordeaux which arrived ard
anchored the @ having bad light winds the se
passage Dee Go 80 spoke hr Ralph Carlton from
Norfolk Demaras The G. is consigned to T. Ca!los
de Rayter Co.
SPOKEN.
Ship John Bright from Liverpool for Se"YOfs Nov a. i'i '
80
Brig Burnham from DOnacs for Portland Jan IS niles s.
s. y. Of Hatteras
Dec a. lat 25a5 On 6aso hr Lizzie Of and from Halifax 70,
Jamaica 10 days out
Dec 25 lat 20 90 lon. Ga, bark Mary 2. Marshall
New-York tribune., 1869-01-08
AMERICAN INSTITUTE MONTHLY MEETING.

meeting of this Institute was held last
evening Mt lis In the Cooper Building the Hon.
Dudley Gregory IN the chair Mr.. John W. Chambers
ociaed as Secretary. After approving OF the minutes
OF the last meeting. the Committee on the admission OF
members recommended the applications Of 80 candidates,
who baOted for and admitted as members OF the
Institute. An appropriation was made 10 test Knox
and TO provide suitable FOR the
ton pictures presented 10 the Photographed
The by laws amended to establish new Committee
Optical science, after which the Institute adjourned
All Informal meeting was then called, with the Hon.
Orestes Cleveland IN the chair. and Mr. Geo. Peyton
Secretary, 10 appoint committee Of ~ 10 nominate the
officers and committees for the ensuing year,
report at adjourned meeting 10 be held on Thurs
day the 2St OF January at o'clock at the above place
New-York tribune., 1869-01-08
FRIDAY, JANUARY 8. 1869.

tho metallic pDintp, and consequently OF .ccCtlio
through the wire coil The Dclosed OaI ~ .
win each passage OF the electric current s
nate and communicating 10 10 the same nuiocI VI
ous as are received by the membrane oil ihe souuinh
box In the experiments tried ut the meetlhR iase
inc nerson INTO the box In rOOn anu the Icsl.
was a succession Of corresponding tones from o ,rn %
plates of the sounding instrument III another ro ,h
ear To be held close the sounding plato III olur w m
fineuisl them. The demonstration was cohslucio," ~
hardly satisfactory although the experiments eActeu
goo0d deal OF interest and several Of the scenlhc @
present seemed TO think that the idea might De tne
~ 1mportant results in the future. The meeting "u
iouraed 10 Thursday evening at the same place
New-York tribune., 1869-01-08
THE SOLDIERS AND sAILORs-THEY PROPOSE TO
ORGANIZE A NEW PARTY.

Delegates from the various districts which
contain Soldiers and Sailors Clubs assembled last eve
ning at No 100 sxhave with the design OF organizing
a General Committee for the City and County OF New
York. Five delegates from each district present
Capt. Cregan called the meeting 10 order when Capt s.
s. Urmy elected Chairman, and Capt Robert Nugent
Secretary. Committees Permanent Organization,
Credentials, and BY Laws were appointed The inten-
tion is TO form General Committee similar IN duties
and powers 10 those maintained by the Repub-
lican and Democratic parties, THIS plan OF the
soldiers and sailors IL not new, IL was originated
during during the late campaign but for unknown
reason the first meeting held 10 perfect the organiza
ton there was 50 much opposition TO i that II was aban-
dOned There is now, however, great unanmity among
them, and they propose TO form Central or General
Committee aud thus he enabled TO put their own men IN
the field for City and County Offices The meeting, after
transacng variety OF business pertaining TO the pre-
paraory formation Of the Committee adjourned to meet
next Tuesday evening
New-York tribune., 1869-01-08
MUSIC.

PynETA-ROSA p VERSUS VERMONT PREACHER.
The gallant tilt of Madame Parepa-R Rosa
certain cergymen has been duly chroni-
ced in she Of this paper aud We have now the
pleasuo Of recording stn preter fight between the
same esnable lady aud Reverend bigot in Eew-En-
gland Madame Rosa and her troupe were engaged 10
give due solemnity and glory to the opening OF new
opera house" at Ruand, Vermont, Oh the 10th OF De
cember The occasion, for such town, wac indeed a
grand enc The people all bestrred themselves; fashoh
got OUTFITS richest garments; and there were Dedl-
tlon Odes and such things printed in gold on cream au
paper. a clergyman Of the town took alarm at tne
arrival Of the profane playaGtorsi anu Ia opTo 10
sitiOn 10 the concert started pfaJti-ihcc,Ihk
on the same evening" remarking from the pulpit
on the previous Sunday that II would be OF the greatest
interest 20 lm who Of his people stayed away
no better than of tie Evil one fulp prose not
being eloquent enough for the expression o is [
he gave vent to n poem in local newspaper, III wncn
he drew fOrcbie contrast between "Pdfepas tohcer!
aud the Marriage Supper of the Lamb ahu sAce' "o
Is that garment eer woven
81 oi pleasures o. t eai,u'
or scenes 81 ihe thettr
Ofn halls OF mirth
No. 10 that endless concert
or artists whose fame.
Tin ever, too hate,
10 nj tel their
Whose songs and whose tnsng,
Far richer shall be.
Than Psreras eer sing, With
Their best melody;
That concert oi happiness
None ever partsse
Bho Jorsaks net G!t AT, h0t,
sake
For the evening Of the second concert the sweet l
grim singer" Mr.. Philip Phillips, announced IN an
opposition entertainment at the Methodist Chulch we
have not heard the result OF this interesting rVay OUT
we have no doubt that Madame Rosa survives
The opening opera performances at the I5os-
ton Theater by Maretzeks eomp,,y i99sHs6io1ae and
enthusiastic audiences.
New-York tribune., 1869-01-08
THE MERCHANTS UNION EXPRESS INJUNCTION.
The following is summary of the injunc-

The following is summary of the iDjunc-
tlon granted yesterday by Judge Ingraham:
"ItAppearing satisfactorily 10 me by the verified COM
plalnt herein and the affidavit OF William C. Williams.
that sufficient grounds for INJUNCTION exist lido hereby
that until the further order OF this Court IN the
premises defendants aboyenaned and each OF them,
their agents and aOrneys be and are hereby restrained
and enOined from making carrying INTO effect, or COM
pleiiug any merger consolidation OF the said Mer-
chants Union Express Company or with any other com
pauy person persons that the said defendants mann
ing thcm and tho Merchants Union Express Company
s officers aud agents restrained and en1Oined from
making conveyance or transfer Ia pursuance OF any
consolidation of or s t"onoys properfy
rights franchises. goodwill 10 the socaed American
Merchants Union Express Company or 10
any other company, person, or persons
That the said American Merchants Union Express Co ~
restrained aud enoned from receiving or accepting any
noneys property, rights, franchises from the said
Mrrchans' Union Express Co, aud from using and en-
oyng any aud AL property, rights and franchises which
may lie or may have been conveyed transferred 10 IL
by The said Merchants Union Express Co.. by virtue
Of the said consolidation merger is alleged In said
complaint That the said defendants and the SAID Mer
chants Union Express CO.. its officers and agents.
strained and enIoned from collecting and enforcing the
payment OF the said last called OF s. share
upon the outstanding capital stock OF the said Merchants
Union Express Co. j. alleged In said complaint And
let the sad defendants show before M special
Of this Court 10 ho held at the Chambers thereof a
the City Hall In the City Of New York. the 18th Jan
uary inst at ~ o'clock noon OF that day, soon
thereafter counsel can he heard. why this injunction
should not be continued during the pendency Of this
action.
New-York tribune., 1869-01-08
A REAL "ArrrR DARK" RAILROAD SCENE.

A most atrocious assault and battery which
occurred on NewYear's morning was made public yes
terday afternoon by the arrest OF Charles Dman Who
it alleged Of the assalauts II appears from an
affidavit made before Police Justice Mills by Ernest
Enax, that while be Gnax returning 10 his home,
No &C South Canalst Newark on New Years Eve he was
set upon al the OF Enst and Railroad ave by =
band OF ruiians who knocked him down aud severely
kicked him about the head. They then dragged the
body to the railroad and laid U upon the track
In this position Enax found by Joseph Schneider,
who removed him barely in time TO save him from an ap
preaching train lie restored 10 CoDsciousnes and
removed his home lie T. unable 20 identify his R6ss-
ante and doubts are entertained OF Dlman's g4it
New-York tribune., 1869-01-08

RatuIday Their Farewell RoHtnt Wil be taken 70 9hitH
As "A matter of course fAc hgH-c VIII be cfOWu' i'c
public. a said 20 hr uurratc!uI; Dut assuedT ley a'e
not uuersteful 10 those who make them lauS III dnu
Mrs Williams have largely contributed 10 .l'o lno'V
rie9.i,rc az IunIy Thousands or the people, 10y whom
thcr purtlayas ui irish and lanAev 'O'' ~ ~"
their houudlCss and winning animal sprils are apie
catcd and greatly liked Their talents are seen TO much
adyautagc In the uIay of The Emerald Ring, in the
production which rEcr proscnt ehgagcmeht mas eheo
iuster npd the Jush Drama a valuable accession.
New-York tribune., 1869-01-08
HOME NEWS.
,rlIR NNEATHkR.

EKvYoRK lioaLT Bar Wind honL 1ei 5ie nAh W.
Jan 1-1 $50 31l4 s W. ~ ~ a.,
II 40 1915 s. ". y 81. ~ ~ = w
40 sml6 S. ". u " '"io - W
REpsRKs.-Monug-C to u itte cloudy 70 20 n I
Little cloudy ?; clear to sunset EYenns'eAf e v" A"
last the thermometer ranged ,.o n - no.
2J'i II m R'i y m Jo0i D. m b ~ ms ~
New-York tribune., 1869-01-08
Annonncemsnb.l |

SUNDAY-SCHOoL LBooKs.-BROUGHToN g. Wy
No 10 Bible House keep the largest and best
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-02-17

rWelL that be opr direetioh. 'EcodIhow
have we idled; nor would have credited
the clown with such witt
cay, an now that / suspect him, recol-
lect the quietude of the village. The place
was solitary. Nor even proffered the man
taste of his wine"
"Ugh! didst note his keen eye?"
"True-like the spy's own, black rs jet;
twas he himself, curse himl But surely our
beasts need batting, after so long n ride, and
a faith, feel like tasting of my flask"
Mind it now, Wolf; we must capture
that fellow, an we starve ourselves and
stall our steeds. On, onl 500 pounds and q
breveti Thine be-
"The gold for me, Captain!''
''And I the brevet! Done. This ride
shall cost the pedlar dear"
''Here we gol Huzza! Tally no! 500
pounds!''
''Silence, Wolf; once upon his scent, we
must surprise the fugitive"
'Ay, quiet will be, but. 500 pounds
Jove! it's enough to reward the taking of
two spies. Up, my gallant nag" he contin-
ued, slapping his horses neck. "thou
shalt be stabbed fortnight, if thou dost
thy duty"
However, the path was much longer than
they imagined. Darkness came on, and
long after night-fall they we're compelled to
rest themselves and their beasts, at log
house and barn that opportunely lay in
their way. After q couple of hours, they
pursued their object, and at length emerged
on the highroad, upon which, as they con-
jectured. the fugitive was league in ad-
vance of them, fastening toward the Anne
rican rendezvous.
TO BE CONTINUED.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1869-02-17

lOriginal.
vain iResrets.

EDS Vain Regrets. tr
Why do sigh for the days that are fed
For the bright and beautiful past?
Why do mourn over hopes that are dead,
Der the joys that knew could not last ?
Why for the friends of my youth do pine,
The companions of long, long ago?
Why, when I think of the pleasures once
mine,
Why cause they my tears thus to flow?
TO read the good deeds have done,
But q feeling of sadness DER my spirit is
cast m r-.
As its pages turn one by one
Have mingled my tears with tho sad and
2, distressed?
Have given my mite to tho poor9
In tho pathway of those who with sorrow
So oppressed
Have caused but one flower to grow?
What good have done2 ask it again
OF the bright and beautiful past;
Are the years Of my childhood all, all spent
in vainp
Is my mission on earth unfulfilled?
I have trampled the flowers that encirclcd
q the past,
For the present no longer they bloom;
1have banished the light that DER me was
cast,
: Now wander in darkness and gloom.
'Tis this why the years fain would recall,
OF the bright and beautiful past
'Tis this that causes my tears to fall
Der the joys that I knew could not last.
ALL no knger in the paths I've trod will
81 Igo,
Life's pleasures so feeting I'll shun,
= As my life for the present and future shall
That my mission on earth is we'll done,
+rtt LIZZIE o.