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In fattening cattle, it gives them an appetite.
Ioosens their hide, and makes them ..lEiye much
faster.
The New York herald., 1870-07-21
EDUCATIONAL AFFAIRS.
Meeting Of the Commissioners of Common
Schools.

uaet,rps of the (,ommis.ioners or Comuou
scnoo's'
The Board or Commissioners OF Common Schools
-. ~ - CO, -, 49,. M.
dent, commissioner Smytn, III the chair' Iuere
seemed to be an evident desire on the part OF the
noat" W se' .ue % 40 t"'oay 40 pvs
siole ana Inc President ana clerk carrleu OUT Inc
wishes OF the Board In good style. A large amount
or the ord;parv rontine business came I'm and was
,,-, !, 80 -. -,
APPROPRIATIONS
vvoro rode on tha ronorta or con,roitteos M fol-
49,. Tnrn,sn,nc rra,n,n,s Sonon, -, ,no Norr,a,
j0ws:-FurnlsnnB FRAMING Scno0! oI the Norman
College with the Piard improved furniture Si,675;
@ " h, ~ ~. = .uIo
ng erani1r o oyn3oi ~; wi.n 'e iaTu n.PI0veo
nr.n,n nul.ae, ItSe lpfovensH.s auu a.eIaMVns 70
ElaHlnar Sccno2l No 20, $'So; improvements 70
Grammar school No. ~, $50; nearing apparatus ior
ssnov rSs no. nss 1s So'v Vim pisrd ,nnre
sS90 s5 anS - u Sas In wea Vest Foynnth street
Tor Primary School NO Az, $1,000. ~ regaro 70
TIE NEW NORMAL COLLEGE.
The Committee on Normal Evening ana COlOred
Schools reported through Mr.. Bel, chairman, that
they had received in answer TO their adyertisement
for plans dfeen different plans aud specifications.
They had been authorized TO offer prize OF $1,000
for the plan considered the best 5000 for the next
and $3.50 for the th,rd. Tney had unanimously con.
Guided mat the plan oaered by Mr. C. Arthur fotten
WAS the best and mad accordingly awarded him the
5 rSe Mr. Iotes plan was submitted aa IN
poses q building uniuue In desivn vet tasteful and
Comprehensive - :, 80, :,
Commissioner BELL, from the same committee, re.
ported that II was necessary 10 make formal reuui.
siton on the Comptroller for the sum OF $3.50. .6OJ,
authorized by law, for the building OF o new normal
college, and ofYerel resolution directing he pro.
per reauisiti to be made =
MI. BELL, from the same committee, reported that
by Il - NJ, IT fll..
THE WIDENING OF LAURENs STREET
a portion Colored School No. would be taken
away; that the Commissioners OF Estimate and AS
sessment had awarded the sum OF Sl3,635 for dam
ages, and mad assessed the sum OF s2,5os on the
cOlOfed school building and property ana he offered
resolution authorizing the President to receive the
sum awarded for damages and have IL placed with
the City Chamberlain to the credit OF the Board.
Mr.. BELL, from the same committee reported on
the receipt OF e ettsa.atsY II r1ltsfcI 81.
THE OFFER by MIR. JAMES KELLY
to award q gold and silver medal to the best pupil
teachers In the graduating class OF the Normal Col
lege, accepting the present Oered by Mr.. Kelly and
returning that gentleman officially vote of thanks
Mr.. BELL from the same committee reported that
the committee had made request, according TO law
The New York herald., 1870-07-21
POISONING CASE IN Jersey CITY.

A Man Applies for Medical Aid and is Pur.
nished with Pos0n-How the Doctors s'Sot. &
tiedO Him. o3s i-.
John d. Coates, residing in Atlantic street, Jersey
City, was taken suddenly III on Tuesday
night with severe pains in the chest and
stomach. The symptoms were regarded az
that the man had been afected Dy the heat during
the day. At all events messenger was despatched
to tile drug store or Lund & Lewis, and having re-
presented the case asked that one OF tho doctors
should 60 and SEQ the man. Never mind, was
the reply; 81 have not time to 60 now, but Will
TO that elect. The messenger took with him
bottle of morphine and the sufferer swallowed tho
dose. Three minutes afterwards he commenced to
struggle violently, but the convuls0ns soon ceased
aud he lapsed into q conatosc condition. Doctors
Wilkinson, Forman ana Buck were called In but in
spite OF their efforts the man died yesterday Coro-
ner Burns was notified and will hold an Inquest $50
The New York herald., 1870-07-21
MAyoR,s OFFICE.
improvements and Alterations.

f improvements and Alterations.
The work Of remodelllng the apartments devoted
to the Executive Department Of the city government
is being rapidly pushed to completion, and IN short
time the Mayors ONCE will be made to appear more
in Keeping with the dignity ard solidity which
should characterize the executive department OF the
metropolitan management.
The private rooms occupied by the Mayor, adjOin.
ing the main Oiice are TO be enlarged by taking In
that part OF the main 0ilce now occupied by the
chief clerk. On the side Of the main Office facing
south three minor o0lces are 20 bepartitoned Of
one for the accommodation OF the Mayors chief
clerk, one tor the accommodation Of the Chief or the
ordinance Bureau when performing the duties
OF manifest clerk, and the other for the use OF the
reporters for the public press and the Mag or's mes
senger. t.-
Handsome walnut and glass partitions viii be
will he neatly and appropriately furnished. The
Ingersoil under the direction OF the Department OF
Public Works. 20 i- Fftt
From the above 1t will be that the Chief of the
Ordinance Department, Mr.. Gustavc ID. Cardozo isto
perform the duties OF
MANIFEST CLERK, -tt
whose duty 1t is to examine and certify TO the cor
rectness OF passenger manifest OF vessels arriving
from foreign ports. THIS duty mas been discharged
during the past thirty years by Dr. J. ID. Harris who
has become veteran in the position. lie was we'll
known 10 the commanders OF vessels coming to this
port and was always courteous and attentive In dis
charging the duties OF his Office. lie was removed
by the Commissioners OF Emigration and Mr.. Car
dOZO appointed in his stead.
The New York herald., 1870-07-21
SCHOOL RECEPTIONS.
Interesting Exercises aud Presentation OF the
NInlIar Modal.
GRAMMAR SCHOOL NO. %.

Interesting Exercises aud Presentation OF the
Muller Modal.
The First ward, with Its peculiarly mixed popula.
tion the majority OF which belong to the hardest
working classes Of the community, ,smlght naturally
be expected to make but poor show in the educa.
tlona line; but the exhibition given yesterday at the
Greenwich Street Grammar School would show, at
once. the erroneousness Of such q conclusion. The
material is not the best the world for teachers to
manipulate, yet, everything considered, Mr.. Duffy,
Miss White and Miss Conley, the principals, and their
assistants have worked with most commendable
zeal, and can now show as good record as that of
any school in the city. At the reception in the male
department yesterday the residents OF the ward
were largely represented and the large crowd pres
listened with evident interest to the exercises.
Master Muller delivered very neat saltatorY; Mas
Master J. Lanergan showed what "Little Speaker"
could do; Ed. Conley gave "The NewsDoyn chance
Maniac" fine representation; Mas Master Bernard
Cruise cid not see why all the old fellows sang "Woud
! were. boy again." as he would ratner be
man; Masters Bergner and Lanergan gave % fine
scene between master and servant; Master James
Outlay described the fuss at Fires'' that formerly
Some vaedlctory; Master w. Reagon musicay re-
ealled the time when ne and Maggie were young,
se aTn s
Miss Aobie a. Wright sang .'rne wnippoorwlll's
the whippoorwill ITSELF Then there were
choruses by the school. and the presentation OF
pupils, and the awarding OF o handsome gold medal
for general excellence to Master Michael Cronin.
the medal was the giit Of Mr.. Nicholas Muller, a
Superintendent Kiddle make a brief address, highly
and deservidly complimentary to the teachers ana
pupils Vice Principal Mr.. Thomas Il. Cody acted
as master OF The ceremonies In a most satsfac-
Tory manners Trustee Charles f. Bergner presided,
and under their direction everything passed or in
The New York herald., 1870-07-21
NcEND1AR1sM EXTRAORDINARY.
DnstardIy Attempt to Fire n Building-The
Confederate Plan Of Burning Called Iuto

Onstardly Attempt TO Fire Buidng-The
Confederate Plan Of Burning Called Iuto
Reauisitior. 49, = r. --ss;. ~ 1851 as
The particulars of what is said to be gross at
tempt to burn building were given out yesterday
by George Sheldon, who is supposed by few per-
sons in this city to be Fire Marshal, nowithstand
ing that Thomas McSpedon was appointed as the
successor of Mr.. Brackeit. The record says that a
desperate attempt was made at about Two O'Clock
yesterday morning t. destroy the three story brick
building No. 5 Mulberry street. the oficer
on post, about three blocks on, 1t appears
from the evidence taken by Sheldon, heard
an explosion. On looking in the direction OF the
noise he saw a light gave the ALARM ana, Oh being
Joined by the man on the adjoining post, attempted
70 enter the premises. They were preyenteu by a
second explosion, and subsequent. investigations by
Fire Marshal McSpedon show that powder was used,
one explosion taking place In "A dark beiroom on the
second door and the other In rear room on the thrd
floor.
During the day large package OF powder, packed
In paper and saturated with Kerosene, was found by
Offcer Hawkey, OF the Fire Marsha's ONCE, In a
small front room on the third door, with quantity
italy burned, and an empty bottle, which had con-
tanned Kerosene, lying scattered about the floor.
The building, owned oy Meyer R0senthai was un,
out 1t Is leased by Charles larsen, OF NO. Roose-
welt street, who it 3 said placed II In the hands OF
certain females. whose business was unproltable.
suit is pending between The owner and the
lessee. The building Is insured for $4,000 for tho
benefit OF the mortgagee. 1t was further ascertancd
that the entrance to the premises was made by forc
ing open the Scuttle and working into the building.
1t Is proper to state in this connection that Fire
Marshal McSpedon was yesterday anxious to give
ali details to the press, but seriously obstructcd
by his chief clerk, who, OF course has no desire to
serve the Fire Marsha,s Bureau OF the city OF New
YORK. .tr .. lt rrtt ltfT rl
The New York herald., 1870-07-21
GRAMMAR SC 90. 10. "a.

Yesterday afternoon the closing exercises OF the
male department OF Grammar School No. "a were
held in the school building In Elm street. Mr.
Timothy Brennan, School Commissioner, presiding
There were great number OF ladies and gentlemen
present, all OF whom expressed themselves highly
pleased with the creditable manner In which the
school appeared. All the declamatons were good,
as was also the singing. OF the latter however, the
songs entitled Twenty Years Ago." sang BY the
entire school, and ,'Driven from Home,n by Master
John Malone bright smart little lad eight years old,
are deserving Of special mention, and refect great
credit upon the music teacher Of the Sixth
ward The reading IN concert, BY large class,
too, was very good indeed; also Master Herman
Menges performance upon the plano. Master John
Malone, the little lad who sang In such creditable
manner, delivered the vaedictory, and hts oratorcal
powers reelected quite as much credit upon him 40
did his vocal. During the year the average attend
OF boys at the school has been 245 all OF whom
nave been under the immediate care and direction
OF Mr.. J. NJ. Sweeny, the effictent principal. E
Among the visitors present were noticed Messrs.
John Halk, Terence Foley, Thomas D. Conroy ana
James Camel, school trustees OF the sixth ward;
also william T. Nealls, ex-sch0Ol trustee. n q
or the first class the following twelve boys have
been admitted to the College OF New York City,
A. Bfeek Joseph O'Riley, Joseph Goldsberg, Thomas
Fannlgan, John Foley Michael Ha'an, Joseph
Rndskap, John Mccullough, Artes Hummel. Samuel
Salningen, William Elliotte Isaac salhinger.
The New York herald., 1870-07-21
AQUATIC.
The Hudson Amateur Rowing Association
Preparations for the Annual Resattn. .

The Hudson Amateur Rowing Association
Preparations for the Annual Resattn. .
The Hudson Amateur Rowing Association held al
regular meeting last evening at the Atalanta Boat
Club House, pier foot Of Christopher street, Mr..
Benjamin Brady occupied the char.
After tho reading OF the minutes OF the previous
meeting the application of the Beavcrwyck Boat
Club, OF Albany, to become member OF the assocta-
tion was read, and, on motion, tue club was ad.
mitted.
A letter was received from tue London Rowing
Club acknowledging the Invitation OF the association
TO send over six onred crew TO row IN the coming
thanking the association for their kindness ana
courtesy. declines the invitation on behalf OF the
club the ground that the members could not pos
siby spare time to visit America. fr /
resolution, offered by Mr. Brady, was adopted.
that the Executive Committee prepare such rules
and regn atoms as they may see ut, In addition To-
those Already In force for the guidance OF the rec
gatta 10 come of In september, and that special
meeting OF the association hc called before the re-.
gatsa by the Chair; when the committee will report.
z On motion 1t was resolved that there should be
five races In the regatta as follows:-
single scul race In shells; four .oared she'll
race; six X-oared gig race; on eghtoarc1 barge
race; race for champion nag In six-oared shells. ]
resolution was adopted empowering the execu1
tive committee to appoint day for the regatta, tho
day to be between the lst and 10th days or Septem.
The sum of $500 wos then, on motion. voted to de.
fray the expenses OF the regatta each club to be ass
sesSed thirty dollars.
On motion it was decided that the prize for the
single scull race should be dag valued at twenty.
i've dollars the Gag to he he'd against all c0merS
three years before being the property of the winning
crew. --
1t was resolved that the association tender recep.
tion 10 the Tyne crew on their arrival In this city,
the expenses to be betrayed by private subscription.
The following committee were appointed 10 meet tho
crew:-Messrs. Watt, O'Neil. Edwards, Wilson, Cum.
ming.
The meeting then adjourned.
The New York herald., 1870-07-21
GaAMM.R SCHOOL NO. 81.

The closing exercises Of Grammar School No. 81
were held yesterday afternoon, at four O'Clock in
the school building. Eighty-seventh street. near
Fourth avenue. There was a very large attendance
OF both scholars and Visitors the latter being princi.
pally ladies', many Of whom were as handsome as
are ever seen. Prominent among the gentlemen
present--none OF whom, however, were remarkable
for their beauty-wcre noticed Mr.. JONES' Assistant
superintendent OF the Board of Educaton; David H.
Knapp OF the Board OF Trustees; Rev. Dr. Sheckeuord
Rev. Mr.. owen and Mr., Strait the latter presiding.
the school, after which Master Desbrow, smart,
manly feiloa, delivered the opening address, with
an ease and grace OF manner that might excite the
envy of many professional Orptors.g Next came
"Paddies Version Of Excelsior by Master Fogerty,
whose quaint Irish brogue and humorous manner Of
The New York herald., 1870-07-21
the NEW COTTON EXCHANGE.
Permanent Organization-The Constitutlouy
Rules, Fees, &c.

Permanent Organizatiou-The Constitution,
Rules, Fees, &c.
An adjourned meeting OF merchants and brokers
engaged In the cotton trade was held ycsterday
afternoon at the ro oms OF Dufais Waters, No. So
Beaver street. The object was to complete the ar.
rangements looking to the formation OF Cotton
Exchange. There was very large attendance,
some $50 100000 OF capital being represented. The,
meeting was called to order by the secretary OF tha
last meeting, when, on motion, Mr. 8. Ii. Harrison
was chosen temporary chairman.
The provisions Of the constitution Of the proposed
forth The object OF the institution as follows.The
purposes OF this association Shall be 10 provide and
maintain suitable rooms for Cotton Exchange i'll
the city OF New York, to adjust controversies be-
tween members TO establish just and equi-
table principles, uniform usages, rules and
regulations, and standards for classification,
and all transactions connected with the cotton
trade; to acquire preserve ana disseminate lnfor-
mallon connected herewith. to decrease The risks
incident thereto, and generally TO promote the inter-
ests ol the trade and Increase the facilities and tho
amount OF the cotton business in the city Of New
York." The initiation fec Is fixed at 5000 for each.
The regular meetings for business will be held al tho
exchange ex rooms daily, except Sundays and hoil-
three p. NJ. except when otherwise ordered.
The New York herald., 1870-07-21
m,,p "ARATQGA RACES.
I'LL OfA.---
Last Day of the Successful Summer
Meeting. na hee
Pcmpey Payne the Winner Of the $500
Purse, One and One. Eighth Mile; Helm.
bold the 81, 900, Three Miles, and
Connolly the Consolation Purse, se .e
One and Quarter Mile.

ws SARATOGA July 20, 1870.
The races are over ana the turfmen gone, some
with pockets well filed and in happy frame oil
mnd but others 'dead hroke' and ugly as sln'
ready to kick and cun, badger and ban-
boozle, wet through and dry up, take up
snort and set down hard, any poor devil
that crosses their path. Such naying as
many of tho Gothamite sports, who always are sure
to get the fright tip" by hook or crook previous to
every race, have received at this meeting Is appal
ling to contemplate; and to-day heard two or three
well known about the steps OF the City Hall, big In
voice. heavy in diamonds, wise In council and mem
bers OF the ring ask their more fortunate friends for
money enough to pay their board bills and fare
home. 1t was a sad and touching spectacle.
The day was pleasant, and the throng just as great
as during the previous days, and their delight fully
equal to any previous occasion. ~
The following pools sold on the track will give an
idea OF the estimate placed upon the contending
hOrses.-
The New York herald., 1870-07-21

delivery threw the whole assemblage. including the
OF the zone Horse Shay" BY Master Boswell, was
very good indeed. as was also "Sheridan's Ride,u
by Master Kelly. But while all OF these were done
In o first class manner, Master Smiths rendition
of Dan PbeatQp eclipsed them all ana called forth
sxslSsIons q ;;@nss aps s0mspassSp @
school OF boys without fault and il is doubtful i.
snele Is another school In the city that can do as
:" years old. sang Maggie" in a superb manner,
while il9 scnoo. ,o,ned IN the choTGA llaeed, NJ.
Daily the teacbsr OF music in the Twelfth ward has
Just cau 10 be proud Of the results o. MS labors,
rratulate himself upon having one Of the very best
schools In the city Of New York. To prove this II ID
only necessary to state that out OF class OF twenty
six twenty nave passed satisfactory examlnati0nS
and have been admitted to the New York college,.
The New York herald., 1870-07-21
MUSICAL AND THEATRICAL.

Madame Fanny Janauschek the distinguished tra
gedfenne is summering at Fire Island.
Miss Clara Perl has returned to the city after q
triumphant tour through Canada. Her fine con-
tralto voice created quite sensation In the Do
mnon.
Brigno has also met with favor from the Kanucks
In his recent tour.
Nine. Marie Seeoach, the great German trdgedt-
enne, who commences an engagement at the Theatre
Francois in September, under the management or
Mr.. j. Grau Is said to be unsurpassed in the charac
ter OF Marguerite or Gretchen in Goethes "Faust.n
Miss Pauline Canissa, the clever little prtnld don
7la IS winning abundant laures at Terrace Garden,
wnere Mollenhauer's concerts have met with signal
success.
The London Post speaks thus Of Nilsson's last ap-
pearance at Drury Lane m Thomas opera, mig.
non," July 6:-"The part OF Misnon is one that
displays in an extraordinary aud unexpected
degree not only all the known qualities OF Mile.
Nilsson as an actress and singer, but serves to de-
velOp power hitherto only imagined, but now COM
pletely realized, of expressing In intensified de-
gree all the higher and unusual characteristics OF
tragic genius OF rare rank In nearly every part IN
which she has appeared this season some Individual
qualities have been discovered and displayed by
her so that each performance mas been to certain
extent an Improvement upon previous one, and has
placed Mile. Nilsson as an artist upon the
most elevated position It is possible Tor
position by her thorough originality. IN many
Of the characters played by her her wonderful
voice and style alone afect her hearers but IN Mig
non the voice, singing, acting, appearance, and
depth OF pathos reach straight 10 the hearts OF ALL
The greatest homage was paid 10 her last night by
the audience, not always by applause, but IN many
instances by silence that was almost Droathless:
She was recalled, with the other artists associated
with her at the end OF each act, and at the concu
sion she appeared twice; the second tune almost
dragging the composer upon the stage to share the
p!audlts with her. which honor he seemed 70 take
unwilllrgy, as though he owed the successful re.
ma. and was unwilling to lessen the obligation he
owed her," 49, a,s.rt -,, ,s.l e.-.y,. :.
new comic ballet In two acts, called "Hirka," "
was introduced at the Grand opera House last ngnt
by Madame Lanners ballet and pantoinime troupe.
The new grotto scene by Marston was displayed lor
the first tlme
Emmett Is meeting with rare success at walaok's.
The New York herald., 1870-07-21
PROSPECT PiRK RAcEs...PooL SALES.

!. 4. - = u
There was fair attendance OF sport,,v men last
rob, a, r"ov's Broadway. at - saie Of pools on
the trottlng contests today and tomorrow at the
Prospect Park Fair Groupes The events promise to
be Of unusual interest," rs indeed, they can hardly
ia to be where such superior stock Is entered The
pools sold ranged as follows:- ls,rh
TODAY-FIRST RACE
4 Premiums and stakes $500, double teams, TO
>.'agon, best three in Owe; two entries.
Jessie Wales and Darkness....... SO 90 - ~
Krkwood and Honest Allan..... Is 10 %
SECOND RACE.
Premium $4,000 for all horses except Goldsmith
Maid and Lady Thorn; 81 800 to hrs $500 TO second,
$500 to third. One mile heats, best three In hve-
Lucy. y..................... $40 80 As As rs
George Wikes....."... 3 20 % 70 10
Mountain Boy. Bsc...." 81 10 Is 8
FRIDAY-FIRsr RACE. tA i4'i.
Premium $5, 900, mile heats best three In five.
Lady Thorn. $40 rs
Goldsmith Maid ........................ 10
that have never beaten 1926.