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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-25
THERMOMETER
TIE RvRNs ANYIvFRsARY

This day will be celebrated the anniversary
Of tho birthday OF OF the greatest poets the world
ever saw Robert Burns, whose simple verses speaking
the language Of Nature, have been read In every land
where tho English language Ia spoken is st remem.
bered by scOtohuen, and indeed by NIL VINO admire true
genius aud each succeeding year brings around the
anniversary Of his birth 10 celebrated by pleasant
unions IN every place where bis counrymen are TO be
found. The grand banquet Of the day will be at tho
Metropolitan Hotel where admirable ARRANGEMENTS have
been made by the committee having the matter IN charge
for tho enjoyment OF guests. The most noteworthy
feature OF the Burns banquet OF this year. and which
almost might be sand 90 mark tho epoch OF great social
change, will be the presence Of ladies at tho festive
board. over hundred ladies' hear have accepted
invitations 10 attend and their presence cannot fail 20
exercise marked effect In the tone OF the proceedings
Among other arrangements which worthy OF mentOn
the Committee have decided setting tables 70 suit
eres, according TO their numbers Each speaker except
ing Mr. T. Thayer the orator Of the evening" Is 20 be
limited 10 ten minutes Among the guests Will be several
OF our most distinguished citizens and there s doubt
that the birthday OF the great poet viii receive the rb
OF admiration which Ia surely his due The Old Burns
Club will hold their anniversary feast at Paten's Hotel
Greenwich-st. The Burns Association OF Brooklyn will
hold their reunion at Raynors Hall, South bixtst, the
festivities to be closed with grand ball at Washington
Hall These the principal public celebrations OF the
day, but who snail say IN how many hOme.clrclcs the
name OF Robert Burns Will be recalled, and his virtues
and genius comnCmOratedi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-25
NATIONAL GUARD ITEMS.

As was predicted, the drill contest for the
possession Of gudon to be given by the State Military
Association to the best drilled Regiment Of the First
Division has PROVED ippraetlcaRle, GeGs, Post
ley and Ward members 81 the Board APPOINTED to de.
eide as TO the best regiment have addressed letter 20
the Association stating that they have received
ncRtiOns from several OF the regimenta commanders
which some accept tho proposition conditionally, while
others have declined outright The communication con
cudes thus But while regiments avoiding declining
coad, by the Board be considered as "dlsayOwng any
claim to being the best drlled yet In contemplation OF
the fact that OF the best regiments Of the division
wholly decline TO present themselves II becomes imprac-
ucabe for the Board OF Inspection determine which Of
al Is the best drilled regiment" OF the First Division
The Board OF Inspection, In view OF the whole subject
respectfully report that Division Orders creating have
by II been ODeyed but that the circumstances OF the
case as they now exist make impossible the present
time TO report which regiment Of tho First Division is
ehued 70 tho gudOn as the best drilled regiment" Of
the First Division. ~
The veteran organizations Of sOme OF our best rog
mets nave proved decided The associations
OF tue 7th ana list Regiments held meetings during the
past week, and wero largely augmented IN numbers
The 1th Endorsed Col ClarKs refusal 20 enter tho drill
contest The eI-members Of the Washington GRAY Cav
AIRY troop have Issued call for meeting 10 be held on
thursday evening next for the purpose Of forming sim
har veteran organization.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-25
SKATING.

Tho cold snap Of Friday night was very vel
49,. 20 tina many thousands who delight 10 show their
entity nm FURNISHED steel runners The Kinks and ponds
A., ,hi cv and the suburbs flooded, and as their
ntares we're already frozen one cold night suihced 10
's tbem In fine condition for skating Saturday morn
fr dnwned with keen braclng atmosphere, Whch Hauc
n mnafent that he could hardly wait 10 partake OF
breakfast and very early heur thousands OF uIcus
Uo lies we're pretty well crowded with skaters
who seemed to DO enjoying themselves 10 thelr nS.u
Elaborate costumes which added greatly TO the beauty
of the scene There seldom anything like rudeness IN
Central PARK gray-coated sentines are constantly
ON the alert enforcing the ordinances and rules d down
by The Commissioners. The attendance toward evening
urnnS from the PARK were crowded until late hour
The Empire Rink, on Thr-eye was pato ny
large delegation Of Eastsders. Hosts OF prOIessohhs
were exhibiting their proficiency In the skating arr 10
throng OF admring spectators ana ~ We YnrR slat
ing Club who have their headquarters az inc
Pond turned out in goody numbers and gave se'eIa
In BrooSyn everybody seemed to have the skating
| fever TO an alarming degree. Anew rink which was
nned on eIeTmonta1e was crowded during the entire
day The festivities were enliyened by tue %,
! frank swift the Champion who appeared in several
Characters causing little merrment among the spec
led As IL was Saturday the school children made the
most OF their holiday. aud by noon the entire SuUo U
the ice alive with animated children In'nonE On
their heads In the most grOtesque manner IN the Ato
number OF professionals put Ia an "h
present praccing for the contest Tor inc mccall Wcn
| comes off Wednesday next, at Whlch line thtIo
is to be a grand carnival entertainment On tho Union
Pond in the Eastern District the Wlamsbnrghes turned
out IN large numbers aud at night the Pond was Drill
\ liantly illuminated. -. , 80, ,-,,.,. -. ~, =
| this evening ~, ,---,,- -, .,.u
The great skating match for the OF ~ m
tea and the diamond medal, between Frank swift, the
present champion and James Meade OF NewforE Is an
nounced 10 take place Tuesday evening next at the
Jersey CITY Rink corner OF Montgomery and henderson
| sts four blocks from the Ferry. -.
The Newark skating Ring which was commenced late
in the season. Will be opened on Monday, Jan 3 IL was
hoped TO have ready by the LIST OF January put was
NOT conpeted till week later and then the mild weather
preyened the formation OF ice In order 20 facilitate op
CREATIONS loads Of broken ice from the neghboHng lakes
were carted in and In this way foundation was formed
The cold weather Of Friday aud Saturday rendered these
measures and the lads and asses OF Newark
are rejoicing IN the prospect OF few weeks OF skating be-
fore the season The rink 10 not large but y CON
venlently and elegantly provided with sitting retrlhg
the comfort OF visitors II is centrally situated IN wash
lnConst at the head OF Marshall BrOads 10 VIII
be supported by the elite and ashionabes OF tho CITY,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-25
A NOTED THEE IN cusronY.

some time ago Capt Jourdan Of the Sixth
Precinct was given By the then District Attorney
O4Aey nan, bench warrant for the arrest Of noted
e me named Mary Anderson, alias Eliza Wallace with
be ha aTres, assumed names with the request that
70 ISeIeu III possible. The accused Ia one ~ the
leaving p one sNS who nfet this cities
United an ohenfe that would lead her h. a.. s " co'
foE ec ohsnse for which the warrant was issued MAS
10y AaflnR, early IN July last stolen from ,hn
store OF Messrs. Lake a. McCreerv i Nn t t1S
a1htoa1May, 40 yards Of silk, valued az taIo
she vas arrested and held to bail in the sum OF A. na IN,
Ioreite9 her pan when the called for trial re-
Goy oa, Jourda on learning that the accused was
III Inadephla sent Officer Woodbridge 10 that CITY and
ON Saturday, aided by detective Tarrant ne toak The
woman INTO custody and brought her on TO New York
as inc court OF General Sessions had adjourned she was
aen before Justice Bowling who committed her 10 the
aSnDs' rhsdephia merchants have half dozen com,
piAlhIs against the woman for shOplifting She has
already served two terms ia the State Prison for similar
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-25
DARING ATTEMPT AT HIGHWAY ROBBERY IN
FOURTH.sT

On Saturday evening Mrs. John Lynch, keeper
Of jewery under the EewYork Hotel atNo. 723
Broadway closed her store usual and about 6 o'clock
accompanied by her husband and clerk named Charles
Dryer proceeded toward her residence In East Fourth
st. Mr. Lynch carried package containing nearly $780,
worth Of diamonds 10 was he custom Of Mrs Lynch
had her hand travelling bag containing quantity OF
valuable ringa At the corner Of L1fayettepace, they
were attacked by five or Fix men, who were probably
aware OF the value Of the articles carried by Mr. and Mrs
Lynch. Mr.. Lynch was knocked down and beaten, but
chung the package OF diamonds could the thieves
make him release his hold The bag which Mrs Lynch
carried taken from her grasp and the clerk was
knocked down. Tho screams OF the party brought 20
their assistance several policemen but before their arrival
tho thieves had deoamped without having obtained their
mueh.desred booty even the bag containing the case
having been dropped by the thief who had seized IT, on
Van Zandt arrested one william Nicholas who claims
be broker and Mrs Lynch Identified him
OF her assaants He Yesterday taken before
Justice Dodge and remanded to tho Morcers Police Sta
finu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-25
THE MORNING SESSIONS OF THE POLICE COURT.
Recently. Snperintendent Kennedy issued an


order TO the Police, somewhat changing their tours
OF duty. The effect OF this order has been 20 deain
prisoners In the SatIOnHOuso two hours longer than
each morning that Instead OF being taken 20
Court at ca O'Clock n. IL nearer o'clock
before the prisoners made their appearance, and
occasionally II would DO IL o'clock a. ~. before
watch returns" disposed Of by theI Magistrates
These officials claim that this order Is specially hard upon
poor labOrug men, who may have been arrested the
previous evening for some trivial oense and az con
Sequence, are compelled 20 lose half days work the
following day owing TO the inability OF the Magistrate 10
discharge them sooner Justice DoSng. not long ago,
protested against the order and Justice Connolly has
written to the Board Of Police Commissioners, In which
he says:
order Of your ose.ra Superintendent for The t.ieton
ps0e the Station Houses for hours amer the opening Of
Police Courts fragrant violation Of The statute aught
nues toe peron arrested ADD productive Of
bguefs u these Courts that compelled
protest against its continued enforcement
opened early hour 10 the mOrning m the
purpose dspouE Of prisoners Itsted daring the preceding night
and other business properly b. conducted uut that dis
posed Of Therefore uue, this order speedily the fate that
heretofore hssn similar unhappy aboons from The pob
source become advisable Courts O'clock
General Superintendent eondceDd
nit ponsr be busged IL remains for honorable Board
determine long efficiency Of the Police Department the
toy othe magistrates. the dignity Of the Cour the
the law shall W Gs y Rg Togat assumption Of Illegal pOwtn
BY Jour General Superintendent"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-25

Mrs. Anastasia Welsh aged 30 years, was yes
erday found dead In bed In her apartment at No 4S5
West Thirty ninthSt.
Eugene Riley keeper of Broadway gaming
saloon was on Saturday arrested Attic instance Of 10
seph W. Wngate Of No. 70 Amtyst, who charges Riley
with having won from him, ut one sitting INC sum OF
5000 at the game OF faro. Justice Bowling held the ae
oused TO ball
Some time on Friday night, the warehouse
Of James shaw Co. No AZ Washi1 w9 no en-
Of anything more valuable, the thieves carried
away about 1000 pounds OF wool valued at $3.50 None OF
the property has yet been found by tho police.
The first rehearsal of the North East Sanger
bund took place yesterday morning at the Germana Az
semby Rooms The rehearsal was the nrst OF series o.
preparations for the grand International sangerbund
Festival to be held Ia Baltimore In July next IN which
the different sangerbunds in various parts Of the country
will tako part.
During Friday night, some thieves entered
The Winter Palace Dollar Store" No GOT Broadway
from the aud carried away about $1,000 worth OF
on the following morning, II Il eonjeotured that the
thieves broke the paddock ATTACHED TO the rear door ana
on making their exit repaeed IL Win anoor III oruot u
mislead the police.
Among the arrivals in the city are Gen. N. P.
Banks, Massachusetts, the Hon j. II. Chafee Coloado
Boston, at the 81. Nicholas Hotel. Cen klpatrck Gen
Yickers. philadelphia the Hon Alexander Delmar and
the Hon. b. NJ. Clark, Washington; the Hon. j. H. KEN
per, Albany, and Jno l.. Owens, Mt the metropolitan
Hotel; the Hon Hamilton Harris; and Con, Young Al,
British army, and tho Hon. l., g. r. Apologize New Jer
hey, at tho Clarendon Hotel Gen r. " iagner " 81 A.
aud Capt. Victor OF tho Russian army, at the HOFFMAN
House, George Alfred Townsend Washington, ~ tho st.
James Hotel.
The members of the Produce Exchange held
a meeting Saturday and adopted resolutions 10 the
effect that prompt aud wso legislation ~ necessary In
reference To reduction OF tho rates Of toll on property
transported on the canals 0fhe State OfNew-York That
the dictates ~ wisdom clearly indicate tho Importance Of
early completion Of their enlargement, aud entire
and radical change Ia their management. That com.
mites OF seven DO appointed by the Chairman 20 attend
the present session of the Legislature and advocate these
views. Tho following gentlemen were appointed "a COM
mittee: NJ NJ Caleb, H. \. Brown VIM Is. Barber, Car
los Cobb Francis ID MOulton H. Hazoton, L. j. NJ Stark
The following Committee Finance appointed;
John Maiers J. n. Herrck L. b. shaw after which tho
meeting adjourned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-25

Certain of the Sunday newspapers continue
their vague and mysterious ouglyings concerning the
secret league designated by the above Initials The en-
terprsng journals which published the exclusive infor
nation" on this organization explain that tho meaning OF
the initials Police Justice Reform" According TO the
papers alluded to- the r. j. r. Association holds weekly
meetings Secret Of course from oil excepting their re-
porters and does sundry other things winch calcu
lated make present Justices quake and tremble
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-25
SINGULAR ROBBERY IN THE NATIONAL PARK
BANK.

On Saturday morning, about o. o'clock, man
OF rather shabby appearance entered the National Park
Bank by the Broadway entrance and walking 10 the rear
OF the main ROOM with large shaped piece OF
iron weighing about six pounds, aud having handle
fitted In the center, shyered the heavy plategass In
front O! the money department Dropping the iron In
strument the thief thrust his hand through the aperture,
and selling package containing In bills OF yarons
denominations fed from the building bY tho Annst
exit Tho act had been observed by several OF the
clerks in the bank but not in time TO prevent the
theft. Recovering from their momentary aston.
ishment at the bOldness Of the act, several
OF the employees rushed after the thief who
had continued his flight through number OF streets. In
Ducns being hard pressed by his pursucTs, the thief
dropped the package Tor which he mad risked so much
aud IL was picked up by Of tho clerks. Eventually
the thief, exhausted from his long run, stopped and
leaned against the pillar o. building IN Maiden-ano He
taken into custody, and conveyed 10 the Beekman
s POlcestatiOn, where he gave the name OF Francis l.
PintOn, and said he was native Of Canada, aged q
years a oarman, and resident OF Albany. Ito IL un
known 10 the Police Of this city Later IN the day he was
taken before Justice Bowling ut the Tonbs where an er
animation was held Mr.. Vim. T. Kitchen, President OF
the National Park Bank and several Of the clerks es
fed to Of the foregoing facts. The magistrate com
United the accused TO the Tombs 10 await trial.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-25
lApnouneemenul

There is good authority for stating that In
country adult Of dies Of Conumpon and In
eed prevalent and fatal has this disease become that dreaded
great oUrg Of the and the formative stages all Pu
monA Complaints readily controlled BY rsong promptly 70
Of Dr. D. jams which soosSe' aud strengthens
bronchial tubes aayug Inflammation aud cleansing then aud The
lungs Of all impurities II Is certain remedy for Coughs aud Colds
which. when len to themselves frequently bring on Pulmonary Com
plants. Brouhs eaeetuy taken me and tie dree.
strictly oosed II lie reputation curative
quarter Of century and those who reat'nSd with
Lung Diseases the ptO@s Of Bronchitis Asthma will a.
give t' standard remedy trial. 'hsJ VIII h'vr regret Sod
everywhere
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-25
SUICIDE FIRsT.AVE.

Early yesterday morning an unknown man,
somewhat under the influence Of hquor committed sul.
ede In Firstave, between Ffy first and Fifty second
Els 9y shooting himself through the head with pistol
nv July was removed to the MOrguc, where Coroner
rollins was requested To hold an inquest. The deceased
Is apparently about 80 years age. has dark whskers
anu and wears dark coat and vest and grey
mixed panalOOns Nothing could be learned as 90 who
the man Nas or where he resided.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-25
BLIND RESIDENTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION.

BLIND RESIDENTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION.
In response TO a call of benevolent citizens,
meeting was held in the Everett Rooms on Thursday
evening jan o. for tho furtheranco Of organization
for the relief Of the blind residents OF this city. The
meeting was called 10 order by Mr. @. W Corey and Mr.
A. T. Garfield, SEN, was called 70 the char MT H. ID.
Vapeyckle acted as Secretary The Rev b. Dixon stated
the object Of the meeting He said there were over 500
adult blind persons In this city, who, ln spite OF tolr
dreadful afiioons were entirely dependent upon their
own exeTtiOns. Some eloquent TepaIks we're made by
Mr.. j. Gage Mr.. Waterbury, and others fayoring the
object OF the meeting It then resolved that the
affections OF the blind such 10 call for the assist
OF the community IN relieving their wants IL was
further resolved that, this was a meeting In response
call OF benevolent citizens 20 further this cause the
undersigned gentlemen be constituted committee 10 In
Yte other citizens TO unite with them cali
ing meeting to still further promote the object j.
Gage, Philip j. Loekw9od warren waterbury, A l. Can
field, sen, L. T. Garfield, jr., John Burgess.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-25
A NEW GERMAN WEEKLY.

German printing association has been
started, with tho purpose OF publishing a weekly
paper this CITY, TO be called the Hee Zeii New Era)
and with the motto, Equal Rights for Al" Application
for charter has been made, and Board OF Trustees has
been selected, which has organized itself by choosing
Mr.. Lienthal, No. lu Rivngtonst, President; MIR. N.
Wendt; NO 2t7 Boomned-st, Hoboken, Treasurer, and
Dr. H. W HOeber, Corresponding Becrctnry Shares VIII
be Issued at g. each aud the cities OF Chicago Milwaukee,
81 Louls aud Others take lively interest In the enter
prise The fret number will probably be asued IN March,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-25
SUNDAY-SCHOOL BoOKs.-BRoUGHToN g. VIZ
No. 70 Bibl%ous keep the and hes. t.orassi
PASSENG ERS ARRIHED.

FROM BRBMEN-ln steamship Deutschand N-H ni.,s
John Muller Victor Pollard Meta Deeeu ~
child Cloiie Maear g. Victor yaussen Steenberk Tss
Pese Henry Cohen Chs Deeke Frederick Prime Carl KsH
bach Churehmsn u POnmaud and wife, D. Klein Il sof RsS
ers, P. Nellie, c. b. Caller @. Jackson. a"~ ~T
FROM SAVANNAH-ln steamship Gen. BarneaJoku eaes NJ
Keep Wright Robbns John T. Curing Heary Bsui Han NC
aud chh Charles Dudley, Henry UTahO1 D Gad four H.
steerage '-'-s
FROM CHARLEsToN-TE steamship saragossaDr 4os s,ss.
H. A. BOaghon VIM Harper Mr. MIRA AaR LTsnd
James Bennett MIRA Mcdonald Mrs y. and hdrsa
Jas H. Lucos Henry Coleman M and Mrs Jacob Lafsuce
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-25
EXTRAORDINARY IMPROVEMENTS IN ARTIFICIAL
TEETH.
From Watson. Weekly Ar, Journal

Dt ha, always RANKED aI'. dentists and den
scientific researches but his inVeEton OF
sucon Plate combined with recuatsd gold web aud base
for artificial teeth perfection thap any We have sen ~
a shg hardly he weight 10 the hand sni stiremsJ elastic
sud strong by series ofNr cells held mmoyahe IN the mouth
,pd h Al all aud compact that interfere with speech
ue htssI clenu aud aTmess dentus thai ever
- No. q Rasi TWsntisihgL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-25

1850. oA r,hhed OF its contents consisting OF 5000
WSp Of United states bonds and small amoIu WITH
money ioayin0 behind them nothing but heaVy
Of sTa e eFcES Sn'h inspector nSS Vail
Elder and Irving examined the place.
ins 6 anu GoWeyer obtaining any clue to the thieves
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-25
BURGLARY IN THE rorrRTrrvru wApn

Some time during Saturday night party of
burglars scaled the wall surrounding st. Parlcks Cath.
edral and the Calvary Cemetery Office at the corner .,
Mulberry and Prncess entered the latter huldnc
ny tupnelng through the brick wall The safe an ord
mary SNSS one was oepQlshed with heavy hammers and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-25
A REPORrrn ppvr-vrE FRAtn

1hero is reported deficiency of $4,000 in
inc Fourth United States Collection District OF EewJor
sey MI Henley ia sending out blanks to everybody II
70 have been paid and deIpaudug 70 know ii paid tC
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-25

whom and when and demanding the receipt to be sent
,s eTten nd baek 10 1863 and In many cases people
nc nc lost or mslad OF destroyed their receipts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-25

All care and anxiety about burglary re-
moved by applying the BUKsLAR ALAKH TELEGRAPH Hundreds
this ct Blight experience aud
boLsu through Pamphlet free Looi out r nngsmens Bach
vending will 10 uosd aud dealt With 20 the null e1tsHt
sfLe VI such provided hoLHE No POI Broadway
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-01-25

20 3 80 ~ 80, E,.aI11
Csa Zoe l1bNo sas-Clsar sSs Aherp9onaf TO y ,sa',
u kEeuuF-iaIY
sgbt taiy from 10 90 H. PheuomeraIhe brilliant star Hear
bs lab Of tie a. 6oeJc Ai evening ihs lunar
Aldrbarn.
following the report fths Central Park Meteorological Depart
0sht oE the week sudbg Jan - a0nJ;
BAsoHErEA THGhhoHtrEH
Netk INteh ..ss.ants
M,Iimum a. Jan In TO Maximum AZ No. JAP H.. 10
Nahum JGa 70 2sC5 Mil.aan At II JAH. H.. G.
REHAKISuow Jan H. 8 20 ard 20 Total depth Tor week Ga H.