New-York tribune., 1874-04-11
NEW-YORK CITY.


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The steamers Bristol and Providence of the
Fsu River line for will resume their trips ior the
pummer season and after Monday, April TO- leaving
Pier No 2s North River foot OF Murray-st AT D. m
Sunday trps VIII DC ni"u' NUN '"D' A' " 'Of "
elusive.
The agents of the State Line announce that
the steamer state of Alabama has completed repairs OF
Damage received by ice her voyage TO ST. Johns
Newfoundland and will sail thence for this city WIN
She cabin passengers
In the United States District Court yester-
day, during a discussion about petty whisky case,
which nobody seemed understand, Judge Batchiord
incidentally remarked: 1t seems somehow, that peo-
pie in the SdiD Sinee on s1 ot
There will be meeting of the Chemical
seot,on of the Lyceum of Natural History, on Monday
evening at No 6i Madison-ave. The following papers
are announced: Pierre de p. Ricketts, r. M " % Kesnts
Of some % qRUn FSpnscs Mr. w. Gooid
IeyisoD, on Simple Connective for Battery CarDohS
H.T. Kneeland's communication to the Com
mttee of Grain Receivers and Railway Agents, IN Sos
,on at the NewYork Produce Exchange with refereuce
10 the grading and delivery Of grain at the port OF Mes"
York has been referred TO the following Committee ior
consideration: Charles r. Hickox, Chalrman u HazeI-
ION ir George H. Webster H. k9eslano nee W. a.
tives OF the New-York Central, Erle' anu fen1J"AA'
Railroads.
A concert will be given at the Academy OF
Music Tuesday evening, ApIH iOL 140 "0"'"N VI
she Hew-York City Mission. The Secretary Lewis H.
Jackson writes that the term "CtY Mission" which Is
uRod in the advertisements and on the tickets Tor the
concert is used by several societies. ana Is
no doubt well understood in its specific Applications oy
the various parties immediately interested. out tuo
pipd of the general public sometimes confused when
generic term is employed which may apply 10 hi
dozen different organizations The New-1ofk cry mis-
sion s distinct organization having Its central once
at Room No. 50 Bible House. The Rev. George v. MIL
Kins is Secretary OF Missions
The Journeymen PlastererS Association have
Dt out committees TO the various employing pssterers
OF this city to ascertain what the latter intend DONG
After May with regard to the eight-hour law. Inc
committees say that the tenhour law is enforced the
men will strike No definite answer has yet Deeh re-
Snrned by the bosses The boss builders have as yet
beard nothing definite from their men relative 10 the
proposed change from eight hours to ten hours as
days labor; but the foremen employed IN the eonstrue
fiOu OF large buildings express fear OF ouDie among
4he stonecutters asOns brickayers, and plasterers
All other branches Of the trade appear TO be Wiling 10
necept the change providing all Will agree put caTpeh
rorF whose trade requires them 20 exercise skill ana
learning do like agree TO the ten-h RUE, Whle
ysv that a number Of idle politicians protesting TO be
aechanics going around among the men aud exert
1urDiDg the excitement TO their own account
BROOKLYN.
The trial Of eI-Treasurer Sprague was, by
arraneement OF counsel yesterday iperemptoriy set
Gown for Aprh a.
By an order issued by Judge Tappen of the
Rupreme Court the First and Pierrepont-st Baptist
Churches have been united under the title OF the First
Baptist Church IN Plerrepontst"
According to a recent decision Of the Su-
preme Court, the body Of an unknown man who was
3ound drowned about week ago was delivered yester-
day 10 the physicians Of the LODg Island College Hos
pital for dissection.
Judge McCue granted o writ of habeas cor
xus yesterday upon the application of the counsel OF
&S Deputy Collector gin, directing the Sheriff to bring
Capt GIN before the Judge at 10 m to-day IN order
s. believed that bail will then be furnished
During an alteration over game of cards
on March 2S, James Gillian was struck on the head with
bottle BY John Du1ley, from the effects OF which he
DOW lies the point of death at his residence at No 90
Spencerst Dufey has been arrested lie says that he
struck Cullen IN sefdefense
At q meeting of the Executive Committee
OF the PbotoArt Association held yesterday afternoo
at Hannays Art Gallery, II was resolved TO send circu
Jart 70 all prominent photographers in the United
states inviting them TO form National Mutual Pro-
teetye Association It stated that the demands OF
aperson having patent for saving gold and silver from
49, and tbe society is to be formed for purposes of
protection. g1ass meeting VIII Dc held ia NeW-1ofK
ks1t week - sss.ssc1N,7"
f. L. Sanders0n a lawyer, some time ago
brought suit against Joseph Howard, r, for alleged
libel and the case was set down for yesterday. Mr.
Howard admitted the publication Of the article which
Hr Henderson claimed libeled him. and Judge Pratt,
who presided said that the publication had been ad
ted there could valid defense. and charged the
3uIy that simply their duty 10 assess the amount
Of DAMAGES me Jury aiter snUat % 90 o %
defendant made motion for new trial. which was en-
asG Sn bv able couhse-severa Of them-and
Ihe verdict $500. In the case of The Star, Mr.
Howard appeared in persoD and reduced the damages
LONG ISLAND
HEMPsTEAD.-At recent town meeting it
was resolved that $3.50 should be appropriated from
the surplus the arising from the sale of
Hempstead plains for the purpose Of purchasing Wash.
1Dgton Hal for use as pubic hail.
LONG IsLAED CITY.-The Board Of Aldermen adopted
resolution last evening resembling the prevous' action
SommisSoner Of Pubic Works. The resolution was
offered by Alderman Hunter, who claimed to be acting
Mayer after the passage Of the impeachment resolution
seven months ago Mr. Hunter was candidate for re-
election Tuesdays election, but was defeated lie
sad that he considered the result OF the election YER
diet Of the people against the previous action OF the
Board and he acquesced in the decision inns action
friends of the Mayor, and all congratulate themselves
suay suspended functions Of the officers Of the
city. The Common Council mas has eorho,ineo tine tne
CITY Treasurer 10 borrow $4,000 ior the pay
Inent OF teachers and podeeinens wages, ~, -,
The election Of ID. X Lester as Chief OF the
Pre- Department contested before tue BOARD OF re
commissioners last evening on the ground that Illegal
and votes OF minors were counted me e c3lDiS 9
received the protest and su)ourheo " oSuay
evening when they Will receive testimony "a new
York firm has recovered against ,ne Guy LOT
o. 200 apparatus furnished the Ere Department ana
the Sheriff visited the city for the purpose OF making
BOARD of Eife Commissioners induced pOstponement
of he lew for within which time is expected
fbe BOARD of Aldermen will make provision for satisfy
ing the demand The ferry boat Astoria OF the Ninety
tecoDd-st line has been temporarily Withdrawn from
the route 60 permit repairs.
NEwrowN-The contract for building the tower OF st.
Nsry's Church Winfield has been awarded 10 lin
othy MalOney, bis bid $2250l being the lowest Inc
yerseers OF the Poor have began suits against un
hcensed LIQUOR dealers many Of the latter are tax
licenses, in consideration OF which proceedings
~ recover the penalty are suspended.
NORTH HEAPsTEAD.-A Circuit Court and Special