New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-10-01
NEW-YORK CITY.

Convention at Elnrao tho 9th October, for which the
rates from leading railroad points are advertised In an
other column.
j. P. Brace, agent of tbs Chiidren's Aid
sons mostly children. who will homes In the States
OF Illinois Missouri aud Kansas. TIE greater part Of
them are American aud English.
Oscar Elite, who shot a man named WachOls
in the BoWery yesterday elsewhere reported. gave
himself into custody last night at Police Headquarters
He acknowledged the deed but claimed that he acted IN
sef-defenso, believing his life in danger.
Michael Heben, who WAS seriously wounded
by his brother on Westst. Monday evening, remained
at the Park Hospital yesterday in dangerous condition
Toward evening however his condition seemed slightly
improved and al midnight there was slight hopes OF hls
recovery.
The Empire Transportation Company have
secured Piers Nos and N. r., aud frontage OF $50
feet on Wesst upon which they erecting freight
depot. Eaen OF thc piers viii have o shed 6lO feet IN
structure.
The Second Battalion of tho Fire Depart
ment. consisting OF Engines Companies Nos. -, 81 49,
ana g. and Hook aud Ladder No was inspected by
The Commissioners expressed themselves az greatly
pleased with The appearance OF the men,
j. NJ Weith has presented to the officers of
tho Hebrew Orphan Asylum gold medals. foar GER
tcates, and 500 money. TO DO presented to such Of
the pupils distinguish themselves In apiabty gem
ty, sewing, housekeeping. shoemakpg, and printing.
The children are 10 decide by ballot on whom tue prizes
shall be conferred.
The Coast Wrecking Company was yester-
day engaged in the steamtug Ryerson. which
recently sank in tho North River off the White Star
dock The schooner Eteue which recently went ashore
at Point Judith has been stripped OF her rigging and
condemned 10y the same Company The rigging material
has been shipped To this ctfJ.
w. r. Barnard, Superintendent OF the Five
Points House OF Industry. cautions the psbo against
giving money for the aid Of that institution 20 man
who is ostensbly acting It's collector. and uses the
appeal recently published as his authority Inc Instltu-
ton mploy5 solicitor aud VIII be thankful 10 any
who will have the lmpostor arrested aud send notice
~ tne managers.
The funeral of the late Samuel C.. Shepherd
took place. yesterday from the Church Of the Atone
ment where the services we're conducted by the Rev.
William T. Sabine and the Rev. Robert T. Pearson. The
pallboarers were c. Ludmann, John CulDert FC.
LottDer A. 7. Bergen, Tabng, Herqaes, Clark b. Louis
Sherman, VIA. L. Bird, and James Coles me remains
inferred AZ Greenwood OIt of respect to tho do
ceased the Maritime Association closed ts exchange.
The celebration of tho Jewish Day of
Atonement began last evening, after sunset 1t il a
season OF solemn thought and devotion, lasting at least
hours. during which all kinds Of work Is prohibited,
aud abstinence from food required. CONCESSIONS ana
forgiveness Of the wrongs OF Others ave commanded.
he services IN the ynagogues are ana suGn
bring Vyidy before WprsniperS the sOlennlty
Of tbs day The observance in sns city and broOkyns
general.
BROOKLYN
w. II. Donaldson will make ascensions III
the balloon Magenta, from tina Captone Grounds. at
y. III. Thursday and Saturday.
The. evening public schools opened on Mon
day night and well attended. Last night the va
riOus local committees made tour OF tue schools
u. S.. Collector EreelanA has Informed the
dslers that after Oct l. no checks. whether eerthed
or not will DO received FOR due. Payments must
DC in cash.
Ex-Chief Of Police Campbell and Mary Han
ley the female detective who discovered Kate Soddard
were before Grand Jdry yesterday Tho hnding OF
the jury Will be published to-day.
Corporation Counsel De Witt will move
to-mOrrow in the Supreme Court for mandamus TO
compel the Joint Board Of Aldermen sndSupervisors to
insert in budget Of 1874 ten of Sno5a o. to pay
the y part of the street assessments under act OF the
Legislature The aff cted Atanticave., Full
tonaye. POrLlanda Fort Greene-placUaud Mohtague
Jorhemon, Henry, Clinton Smlth, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
sts.
The funeral of the Rev. John II. Pollard, late
acting pastor of ST. Church, occurred yesterday
very args of people attended the services
Bishop LOughln presided, and the Rev. I0hn f. carney
acted master OF the ceremonies. ST. refers was
draped in onrnng and the body OF tho deceased priest
dressed IN his sacerdota robes placed in the center
aisle during the celebration OF the solemn hgn mass
of re0Iiem More than CO carriages followed tho re-
mains to The Cemetery OF tho Holy Cross, f'atDuoh'
LONG ISLAND.
LONG ISLAND CPYr-The Queens County
Courthouse Commissioners have determined to lay
new Courthouse on Monday, OctI6th inst. copy of
each of c county papers will nclo9ed IN the stone.
but the order of exercises has not yet been determined
Mr.. Reithemer, under whose sueerniehdencs
on saturday last and buried from tho Rev Fatnet
Phalon's church yesterday The men eLDp9yed on ttn
government works at Haetts Point attended tne Inr
neral N a body.
NoprH Observation-Disclosures September the wills Of
the following persons admitted ~ probate Dy tnr
surrogate of Queens County, Robert Furman. GeonTe
W. T. smith, Oliver Seaman, Jackson Abrams, Judah II.
Msr aarS hns, PSehs simopson Phebe valentine
and Jane Mclaughlin. Letters OF administration Were
min Denton. William Phraner slas W. fancner LENA
min A. Rapelye, Allen ]. Frost, Mare Jackson WILLIAM
Wright. ana Roswell W. filson.
GRggNtoRI.-YesteIday afternoon the pastors aud
two dele gates from each OF the Baptist ohurchesn the
Long Island Association met in council In the blpst
church and accepted the Rey charles hlscoS 20 .e
ministry. Mr. Hiscox has supplied the puipH OF the
Baptist church for time past and haa peon any
called BY the church become its pastor Ie orulha
ton services which OF an interesting character
were held last evening.
WILLBrT's PoNr-Private Jones, a newy-en
recruit in the regular army. VINO was "Cuuueu HhsV
week while acting marker during target pracuce'
died at the Post Hospital Monday. Corporal Delaney,
who fred the fatal shot has been arrested ana Will Dc
held examination The danger nag was nyng at the
time he shot, but he claims that he did not see IT,
NISEoLA-The SAD annual exhibition OF the queens
County Agricultural Society VIII open az .he ra,p
Grounds at this place today. All th9 snt TIES ~
of fruits flowers vegetables promises TO be the best
and largest seen in the county oeye1 prelu"i'
given by the Society VIII be trotteu ior on inuSuay
SHELTER IsLAND.-The dedication Of ST. Marys chapel
will take place to-day Bishop Iittleohn will 10 pres
ont and take part In the ceremonies.
NEW-.JERSEY.
JERSEY CIrY.-The inquest in the case OF
James Martin who was found dead on tho sidewalk IN
front Of No 4s Raroadave was adjourned last night
until Tuesday, no evidence being taken Michael Moore
who arrested suspicion OF the murder and after
ward released on his recognixance, and then re-
arrested. is still held in bail to answer eastward
bound freight train on the Erie Railway was CUT a' 'o
crove-st- crossino last night, to avoid OBJ,
s,ructtng the strcet for an unnecessary length
OF time Shortly aiterward car NO. ~ oil
the North Hudson County Horse Railway
came up Hobokeu loaded with PASSENGERS ana the