The New York herald., 1869-02-11

ECLIPSE OF THE SUN-The annual eclipse OF the
sun occurs to-day. Invisible in North America
PROBABLE EARLY OPENING OF NAVIGATION ON
THE HUDs0N.-The Hudson river Is said to be free of
ice as far up as Newburg. Another week Of mild
weather like the present wiz probably open the
river all the way to Albany.
NINETEENTH WARD READING Ro0M.-Henry Ward
Beecher will deliver Q lecture tonight at Cooper
Institute. The object in Connection with which this
affair given is the establishment OF free reading
room for young men In the Nineteenth ward The
subject OF the lecture is "Rational Amusements."
COLUMBIA COLLEGE ExAMINATIoN.-The interme-
diate examination OF the classes Of this college win
be resumed this morning at ten O'Clock, no exer-
cises having been held yesterday on account OF its
having been Ash Wednesday. The class examine
ton win be Seniors In astronomy; JUNIORS In phys
les; soph0mores in Roman history and Grecian an
tqulties, and freshmen, in Latin. The Regents OF
the University parents or Students the trustees and
alumni Of the college, and others Interested In edu-
cation, are invited to attend
PoLICEMEN's PosTs.-lt was given In evidence
yesterday during the Rogers murder investigation.
which had before Judge Bedford that at the time
Mr.. Rogers was assaulted the policeman whose beat
covered No. AZ East Twelfth street had for q post
Tenth. Eleventh. twelfth, Thirteenth and Fourteenth
streets, from Third TO Sixth avenue. Can any sane
person. In the face OF such fact contend that the
police force should not be increasedS Twenty men
might be murdered, unknown to the police in the
same way that MT. Rogers was as long as these ex-
them Is to add to the numerical strength OF the
force.
ArrEMPTED SUIcIDE.-About six O'Clock last even
ing man named Christopher or Christian Peter
man, living at No. IA Hester street, took dose OF
Paris green for the purpose OF terminating his exist
ance. stomach pump was applied by phys-
clan called TO attend him. and he recovered from the
effects OF the poison. Peterman, In answer TO in
quIres stated that he tired Of life and anxious
TO leave world that to him ceased to have any
attractions
ALLEGED ROBBERY BY BOY.-A boy named
Schrod in the employ Of M. Long 4 Co, No. 80
Water street. as messenger yesterday proceeded
wish draft to the Park Bank to draw 800 for the
firm and failed to return. A member OF the house.
after proceeding TO the bank and finding that the
draft had been honored visited the Central Office
and reported the facts to Inspector Dilks who rem
dered all aid and assistance in his power towards
securing the arrest OF the young delinquent.
THE FIRE CoMNlssIoNERs.- Fire Commits
soners held q regular meeting yesterday morning,
Colonel shaler presiding. A communication was re-
ceived from the President OF the Department OF Pub
lie Charities and Corrections stating that they have
completed a steamboat, with an engine and pumps
OF large power, and so arranged that 1t may be
quest that 500 feet OF hose may be provided for this
purpose. Referred to committee. The Superintend-
ent OF Repairs made requisition for TO- 600 feet of
hose and ITO pounds of white lead for the use OF the
department. The Board then adjourned.
THE PRINTERS STRIKE.-In yesterdays issue a
notice appeared in relation to the proceedings OF the
meeting the Tupothetg held in the Astor House,
on Monday, 9Th inst, which had tendency in some
respects to njure the reputation Of the establish
ment OF Messrs. Pelletreau a. Cole, and also to de-
grade the printers connected herewith subse-
quent interview with MIR. Peletreau has proven the
Aforesaid notice to be misr presentation inasmuch
as that gentleman has denied ever making such o
proposition as that mentioned.
The HospIrAL FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN
With view OF attracting attention to the claims OF
the New York Hospital for Women and Children In
the wealthy and benevolent and for the purpose OF
increasingthe funds ofthe institution committee OF
the board OF trustees consisting Of Mrs. d. E. Sackett
and William Everett, Is preparing for grand ANA
teur theatrical performance to take place at an early
position In society have offered their services and
every effort Is being made to render the performance
successful pecunlarily and otherwise. The Hospital
for Women and Children Is a most excellent tnstitu-
ton and deserves TO be liberaly supported.
AMERICAN PoMoLoGIcAL SocIErY.-The Fruit Com
mttee OF this society held informal session yes
terday In room 81 Astor House, Marshal 3. Wilder
OF Massachusetts, In the chair. The principal bus
ness before the convention was the revision OF the
catalogues which are TO be presented at their
annual meeting next year, to be held in Phila-
large collection Of choice fruits for the inspection
and judgment OF the committee. Among those pres
ent were the following prominent members or the
organzation:-F X. Elliott OF Ohio, Secretary OF
the society; c. M. Hovey, Boston, J. +. c. Hyde.
President OF the Masters Horticultural Society, OF
Boston; Charles Downing, OF Newburg; william
Saunders head OF the government gardens at Wash.
ington; Messrs. Ellwenger and Barry Rochester, N.
u, aud several Others The Convention VIII resume
Its sitting this mornieg