New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-05-01
NEW YORK CITY.

Lower Bay for the They will be used as hospitals
The steamer Cuba, formerly running be-
tween Baltimore aud Havana has been purchased by f.
AlexsEdre sons, who VIII shortly put her on their
Assistant Secretary Of the Treasury Sawyer
in consultation yesterday VITA Collector Arthur
Naval Officer Latin. and Surveyor Sharpe. but the de-
tallS were not made public
In the suit of Charles Fechte- agt Blr.
Sherman, growing Out OF the trluics 10 the
theater Justice Barrett Eas decided to vacate the
attachment and order Of publication OF summons issued
against the defendant.
There was quito an exciting chase, yester
day afternoon. in Wet Broa way. after an escaped
mocng bird IN which about 70 ana boys engaged.
The bird finally elLhted loaded cart aud was cap
tured under the cartm3u5 hat. The ban, ri hunters
looked very much dsgusted as lie drove OF with bus
prlZe.
Poor humanity is indicated in an unex-
pected quarter. toy dealer in this City Of Mammon
states that when pdncs distracting Wal5t. his
trade Is most active. Few expensive paythincs are
Sold but business men. as they pass mp Broadway 70
their homes detected and IN the shadow Of rum stop AT
store ana BUY cheap TOYS Oh soio ku that Win uIlu5
cheering smiles to their chirens faces so you see,
Sir, tneso aud bears have tender spots inside their
tough hdea iIter all"
Alfred Weeks who died, suddenly, of pleu-
rsy on Thursday his residence, No. II Leerts
place. Brooklyn has been Identified for the past u years
with the drm OF Phelps. Dodge q Co Of tins city lac
born England, and came 20 tins country I'D carry
manhood lie entered the employ of this firm as as
sstant cashier. anu BY faithful service earned rapid
promotion. During the be the correspondent
Of several English journals
The Grand Army of the Republic met last
evening at and ZIG East Thireenth-st, 10 make
further preparation Tor Decoration Day exercises.
Memorial Committee chosen, with Gen. Sharpe as
It's chairman. Executive Committee, consisting OF
delegate from each OF rue ten posts IN the ey VINO
Will the supervision Of the exercises, was also ap-
pointed An invitation has been extended 10 Gov DIX,
asking bun 10 preside at the evening exercises IA thg
Academy Of Music. Another meeting OF the Graud
Army will be held next Tuesday for the purpose of
appointing special committees VI 1rrangemensS'
BROOKLYN.
The term of City Judge George Thompson
expired yesterday, aud to-day Judge George G. Reynolds
will occupy the bench.
The petition of John G. Leeds to have va
Gated the assessment of 1927 600 for main sewer con-
sructed through nird-ave was arg1ed before Judge
Pratt and denied, yesterday Ihe case VIII low 80 10
the General Term.
Room No. 10 in the South Brooklyn Saw
ings Bank building. at Clinton and Atlantcsts, occu-
pied by the janior Mr.. WoOtOn, was broken into by
burglars sunday night, anu robbed OF 500 worth OF
jewels and clothing The police made no report OF the
affair.
Sanford NJ. Murray, the gas collector, who
was attacked aud terribly wounded VITA an AK, while
collecting bill in the Office Of DR.. Edward NJ Brown
in williain-st New-YorlI. few weeks since, Is now
IN tie Eastern District, ana 1t Is beloved VIII ue nom
his injuries His antemortcm statement has not vet
Coroner Whtehill that 1t Is necessary
HUDSON RIVER COUNTIES.
P0CGHKEEPsIE.-Th students of Vassar Col
eee celebrated the birthday OF its under, Mathew
yassar with attractive exercises last Light The in
terror Of the college handsomely decorated the
halls and chapel being hung with fesoons Of ev"rreens
ptrv followed by the Offering Of prayer by President
Raymond. An address made by the Ret. PlaLlps
Brooks. after which the compan pdrtook oil pleHtIuI
collation. IN the dlnlngrOO OF Jne cOicBc
MELRosE-Coroner MilIer's Investigation in regard 70
the recent homicide Will DC resumed at the AOiiSahia
Town Han tins evening.
NEW-JERSEY.
JERSEY City,. H. Kendall, Ticket Agent
Of the Central Jersey Railroad Company, at Com
munipaw was charged yesterday by H. P. Baldwin, the
General Passenger Agent Of tie Company with being
deaulter TO the extent Of SIS. Justice Davis issued
a warrant. but Kendall was not 20 De f0und..-.
Henry Johnston. an employe OF Inc Gas COMPANY, TO-
siding at NeWark-aYe ana BarrOW-st ulei' e9tcLuay
from Injuries received week ago. in striking ms mead
AGAINST a beam while ascending from tho cellar OF
house where he had been examining tho meter. lie
Horseshoers' Association viii take part IN the parade IN
S.w-York on the l2lh inst. Tle Rev. DR.. Eddy mas
resigned the pasJOrate OF the Second presbyterian
Church.
NEwARK.-Geneva Chandler. aged 10. has been mis-
sing from home Tor three weeks. u lstice Mills has
issued number OF summons TO persons Tor violating Inc
city ordinances concerning lle oDeVI vi "a D
with signs other embellishments IAe CuIet OI FOce
will enforce tins law rigdiy An mag Iatloh meeting "
business men Is soon 70 De he4d % a. a. IN asLs
TINS order the Chief OF Police ~ D. FFse dgeu 10
LuCen Nyae, BLACKSMITH 4lFAns AZ NJ d
BrI-,t died Yesterday morning from tie elects OF
dose OF corrosive suDlimatei Whcn nc IAther auDls
tered by mistake.
NORTH BERGEN.-Efward d. Johnson, the Town clerk
and Collector disappeared on Saturday out morning vas
Thought OF Inc matter until ne Iaed 10 appear AZ 1ne
committee meeting Monday evening. On TUESDAY an
EXAMINATION his books was made and he was FOUND 70
be a defaulter IN nearly 5000
HoBoKEy.-The Common Council has ordered the pay
meut OF 500 70 widow OF Mayor HeIamer IN settle
ment Of her claim OF $500 against the city
PAssAIc-At meeting held in the School Hall Tuesday
night IL was voted TO raise $4,000 Tor the support OF
public schools during the ensuing year.
DuSDEE-Union Chapel was dedicated Tuesday night.
The sermon was preached by the RUy. Stephen Tyng,Jr