New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1872-04-18
NEW.YORK CITY,


NETWORK CITY.
Tho drinking founte:ns In the city were IN
oneraton last evening FOR the first time this year.
The platforms of the Third-ave. cars were
hung with Grape and muslin Yesterday ONT OF W
the deceased Superintendent, Edward b. Dickinson.
The Commissioners Of the Land Office have
prepared new set Of rules and regulations Tor the use
of applicants for lands under water and all or
nus conform thereto. Blanks can be obtained ~ inc
Office Of the Secretary Of State, and from the Lana |o
missioncrs.
Carl Hoffman of Cincinnati, temporarily stop
ping at Jeges Hotel in Barclayst was robbed OF 1850
IN railroad nortgage bonds and a small amount In mo-
Canast The inmates OF the house were Mrcsteo' ou'
the property was not recovered
Tiffany g. Co. have on exhibition, for few
days an order which they have just completed showing
n revival Of artistic feeling In ecclesiastic silver aud
Jewels, silver crozier, ornamented with parcel gal1e
The Episcopal jeweed ring and pecoral cross all de
signed in the later medieval STYLE
A swindler is circulating a subscription
paper purportng TO be signed by j. b. Wilson, Foreman
and c. W. Taylor Secretary Of Engine Company No H.
asking for contributions for library for the Company
There are officers Of that name In the Fire Depart
ment and the Commissioners do not allow subscription
liste TO be circulated by members of the Department
Since the overthrow of Jay Gould and his
so many changes have taken place among
the Ere directors that few know exactly how
s.,s ois 4 M.e w. w. \ sas n" T. l.
SSs G sss sr 'E E. hs Hsa
WIN. B. johnson, the guest at the Gilsey
House who fell or jumped from the window of hts room
early Tuesday morning died FROM his injuries at IN
Yesterday. He was under medical treatment, and had
manifested mania for getting of OF high places and
flying" Coroners jury found that he came 10 me-
death from injuries accidentally received by IahhR
from n window"
Controller Green has sent letter to the
OF Excise calling them to render to the
Department Of Finance account showing the actual
amount OF moneys received licenses in 1871 and 1872
and further requesting that hereafter according to law
bran subject the disposal Of the Board OF Apporon
men and the 10 cent balance be paid INTO the treas
to meet whatever payments may be required FOR the
Commissioners Of Excise.
BROOKLYN.
The Rev Theodore l.. Cuyler, ID. d., pastor
OF the Lafayette-ave. Presbyterian Church. sailed
Yesterday for Europe attend the General Assemblies
Of the Established and Free Churches of Scotland
The Legislature having passed an act au
thorzing the erection of armory for the 23d Regi
mcn at Of 100000 the Board OF Supervisors APP
pointed Committee yesterday 10 CONFER WIN the OH
OF the regiment.
Ex-Controler johnson was examined, ycster
day. by the Finance Committee Of the Common Council
relative the sale Of and water bonds by him
testified that he sold $l523,342 worth OF bonds which
brought $4,7A in excess Of their facevalue. Messrs
Nissan 4 Co. refused to state what profit was made
| The city has entered into contract with
the gas companies by which the lat to light aud
extinguish die lamps at cen: each night
Hitherto the Aldermen have appointed tine ampIiehers
and paid them two cents night. they have been EN-
pOy ed these terms during the past three months
and the Auditor refuses 10 pay them except at the
lower rate.
HUDSON RIVER COUNTIES.
New -ROCHELLE.-Thc election for village
officers Tuesday evening resulted in the choice Of
|
weggs, for Trustees George Da,iLs, Village Treasurer
WIN. X Humphrey, Police Justice. For the last Office
the Hon. Edmund Porter elected last for the
term Of four years, and hence lie claims the position
NEW-JERSEY
| JERSEY CITY.-Mayor ONeill informed the
Chief OF Police yesterday afternoon that he would
sign warrants to pay Is special policemen who were
pointed last July and have been retained the force
since then The Mayor states that re believes the char
ter does authorize any addition to the force except
In rgencies, which in this ease have not arisen.
| The resignation of George Warrin a member OF the
| Aldermen.
NFwARK.-Eary Yesterday burglars entered the resi-
dence OF q. L. Huchings, In Highest, but were fright
ened away They also entered the house OF D. o. SlOcum
the street. and going into his roOn demanded
| his money. one OF them fircd his revolver at him.
| severely wOunding him. John Ganghran OF NewYork
has been arrested Frank Powers clerk employed by
the New-Jersey Central Railroad, fatally injured
| yesterday at ComInunipaw.
HoBoKES-A daughter Of John A. ONcill, age H. IL
reported in dying condition from the effects Of acci
| dcntay swallowing pin nearly year ago.
BAY@NSE.-The rioters who attacked Robert Provance
In the saloon in C0ttagest last Saturday night have
been released OH bail.