New-York tribune., 1875-02-22
NEW-YORK CITY.
Tho European steamers which sailed on Sat


from Broadway to the East River arc IN condition
which ,n,,eaohes the efficiency Of the Streetcleanng
Bureau
The foreign mail sent from thiscity on Satur-
day was very large. consisting OF a4o letters anu iol
paper bags The CITY OF Chester took $50 letters ana
20 paper bags. the Neckar 800 letters anu oass' ~
the Pereiro 5000 letters aud bags
A humorous entertainment will be given by
the Howard Mission Wednesday evening at steinwa"
Hall large chorus OF the best voices IN the Mission
school VIII the costumes OF century ago. AnoSo
who attend will assist worthy Charity.
The trunk of an Italian steerage passenger,
on the steamer Parha, was discovered by Customs In
spector Chapman, have false bottom. below when
$1,000 worth OF coral every wa Was
The Fire Commissioners on Saturday con-
tinued their reorganization of the Department by
large number OF transfers OF assistant foremen ani
prlvars. Tic contract for bn ing L,ur new asf'"'
iadder trucks wac awarded TO Edward H. LeVeridge'
Arthur Neigcr, age H. OF No. 100 Greene
ST. stabbed Oscar Pool of the same ago. Of No loi
Greene.st Yesterday infc,inga severe fc-h wound IN
tho lads Nsiger then fed aud was no, arrested
because Pool stated that the wound WIS ihe'eu acc'
deDtally.
The walls of the building at No. 12t First
ave, which were being down, fAl on Saturday,
buryng three aborers. william Days OF NO; olo EIs,
Johu Feency 6cneatn tho ruins. Davis instantly
killed, but the others escaped with lew bruises
The mild weather of the past few days has
loosened much OF the Ice formed in the Hudson, and
last night the incoming tide rapidly gorgng East
River with hinge cakes OF It. The probabilities (home-
made forecasts for this inmedite locality ohyl sro
that the crossing Of both Est and North rivers to-day
viii be diihcult.
Hundreds being unable to obtain admission
when the Hon. David Dudley Field his lecture on
yoyaging around the World" he will, BY urgent re-
oues repeat IL this evening, in the church corner OF
Firh-ave. and Twenty -rstst IL was hcard WIN gsa.
interest and will deight those WEo may DO pie"ssd ~
attend. Admission is iFeo.
The dressed carcass Of the mammoth hog
exhibited tie Produce Excnange aud elsewhere
downtown for tho past few days, sold at auction
on Saturday Charles W. straohan actedas auciioneer
rhe bids opened at $40 and run up to ts5, al Whca
urice the hog was knocked down 10 ATchhald MOntgOn
eyy grain dealer who intends TO give 10 oE JOhns
Guild
Burglars entered L. Ycgel's fur store about
p IN. Saturday. and carried away property valued
at about S2OO The police were informed OF the bur
garv but reached the premises TOO late t was ascer
la ned afterward that an express wagon hld been
hoar of thc 6grgry and that it driyeD ayay load
ed with bags thfts pen being In charge OF the pro
perty.
A dramatic and social entertainment in aid
OF the Helping Hand Society Of the Church Of the Dlsc
pies Is to DO given the evening OF March p at the
Lexington Avenue Opera House, by the Windsor
Dramatic Club The Society has been proyiing cloth
ing FIR the destitute poor regaroiess OF Sect naional
n.y. color During the season OF lSS the nunner OF
garments Distributed was about lSO0, besides large
iD rents, etc ana CURING Tue present.
Winter much good work has been done.
Coroner WOltman on Saturday Investigated
the circumstances attending the death Of Michael Gar
roll OF No SIC East Sxteenth-st, who 1t Is alleged was
killed Jan. 80 in fight with Patrick McCaferty.a
watchman living in the same h9pse: NegafeTty, who
is described OF respectable Appearance denlei
any coripl!cliy in tho case. Ho made 10 effort 70
escape investigation and vas held IN 800 70 await
the result OF tho inquest. jury was impaueed and
Coroner.
So many harsh things have been said of the
conductors OF the street that IL is than fair
that they should have the benefit Of their good deeds
poor woman riding down town in Broadway car No.
% last nient got out West Broadway Afor her de-
parure the conductor discovered her pockebook, and
stopping tho car at the risk OF censuro from his
superios ran after the passenger, succeeded IN
taking her. and returning tue money. Upon nqulry OF
the driver It was found that this honest conductors
name is WhCan.
There were GAO prisoners in the Penitcntiary
yesterday.
A. M. Jarvis age 40, residing at No. 224
Carlion-ave. fell out OF q window yesterday morning
ana sustained injuries which are likely to prove fatal
John Miller, Gj years Of age, of No. Alb Hart
st. while attending the sundayschoo exercise at Ridge
wood Hall al Lcxingon-ave. and Broadway. yesterday
aitefAOou died suddenly of heart disease.
LONG ISLAND.
BRoOKuAyEN-The case of the Town Of
Brookhaven ag Charles +. strong OF Islip was, last
week decided by the Court OF Appeals The title Of
certain portion OF the Great South Bay Is claimed by
Brookhaven ChcfJustice Church holds that the town
has title 10 the grant under well abovewater,"
can lease ;he beds under water. The Judgment of'the
lower court is thus affirmed
BABYLoN-In consequence Of the cold weather. tho
Oyster shipment RON poiss aong tue sren. t ns
have lost heavily owing TO the fact that the Ice extend
g no wv Win tso tide Probably tnousinds of Sushrl.
nave been lost in this way. All the oysters sent TO mar
ket now are taken through holes cut ia tbe Ice.
ORIFyr-The siratford SHOALS lightship, which
forced her moorings by tho Ice on Feb 9, now
East bend OF the shore near this place Ia feet OF
water at half tide The vessel has been secured by
chains to rocks on the shore. and IL they hold her when
the moves sue Will be saved without serious damage
GLEN CovE-A Law and Order Association has been
folmed here. with Edwin A. Hopkins as President.
wricnt Dnyea. o. n Payne, and samuel NJ TITUS MS
Titus Treasurer and an Executive Committee Of 4o
members.
HUNrrSGroy.-It is thought probable that further
appeal Will taken to tie Conrt OF Appeals the
question Of change Of venue IN the Kelsey case and
tnat thus another delay OF some WecSs or months VII
he secured 10 the defense before tho case can Dc brought
TO trial.
GRrEsroRr.-Dr f. Z. d. Skinner, the oldest phys!-
can In lhs place, died Wednesday last 81 years.
His funeral winch took place yesterday afternoon, was
very largely attended.
BEiLroRT.-smaIl-pox aud scarlet fever very
STATEN ISLAND.
STAPLETON.-A meeting of citizens was held
at Geizcrs Hotel Saturday night to protest AGAINST
alleged i'll gal action OF the Town Canvassers OF Mid
In rejecting the votes OF the IVth District for
Supervisor. James Anketel presided. Speeches were
nado by Theodore Frean the defeated candidate and
Others, and resolutions were adopted denOuncing the
alleged fraud committee was appointed to procure
the indictment Of tho officers charged with tho lilo
gsiliy.
EDGEwATER.-The special committee OF tho Trustees,
appointed investigate the charges preferred by the
Chief OF the Fire Department against the members
Of Eagne Company No for disObedence OF orders,
ported that the charges, against tue entire company
had not boen sustained, but that the foreman WAS
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