New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-07-19
NEW.YORK CITY.

The French steamer Labrador yesterday arrived
with iOs emicrans and the steamship Serva with 200
more. total of 80.
The Rev J. W. Gillespie, of Sparta, Ill., has been
chosen nasor Of the Charess Presbyterian Church. at sal
airy OF 81, 800
NJ O'Brien n deputy dOgcatcher, was arrested
yesterday cruelty in capturing the animals Judge fn
mer held him to trial in 500 bail.
Martin Avery, scissors grinder, living ut NO. 80
Morre was by the yesterday and died at
O'Clock
Blumgart & Co., wooden importers, of No. ~
whtes failed Tuesday that their liabilities
will not exceed $3.50 900
The sails of yachts and Of other vessels on the
rivers bay conspicuous advertising sheets for en-
terprising merchants.
II is estimated that nearly 10000 persons pass up
and down the every the Harlem and Morris
boats.
Memoirs of the great exhibition still linger. A
Thrdave baker adyeres "vienna Bread fresh from the
Centennial"
Four new cars and o dummy engine, Mr..
Owing the Secretary Elevated Railroad states will be
placed upon the road in few days
The number of visitors last year to the Museum OF
Natural History the old Arsenal in Central PARK was more
than l,25000O.
The attendance at the Aston Library has increased
since Summer came In former years has materially de
clined during the warm months.
The immense fish killed in Harlem River Few
dave puzzles uptown residents who unable to deter
mine its species The managers OF the Aquarium nave Pui
chased the skeleton
"Whisling Jackr is an aged negro who freduents
the ferry boats and the piers along North River wstng
the popular airs aud mtag birds ana insects He IS
accumulated competency by his musical talent
The Hudson River steamer Daniel Drew, which
was Que H. did arrive at its pier until ll3O
yee day. having detaines miles from the city by
which settled over the river In the morning.
Two urchins were seen exchanging coats and hats
behind pile swimmngbat at the foot
Grands yesterday and inquiry 1t was found that
this device Tes0rted to to obtain another bath.
An unlicensed dairy of nne cows unearthed
on Cedar yesterday, by Dr. Dwycr OF the Board Of Heh
The swleI, but she place was exceedingly
filthy.
In tho basement of the old chapel Of the Convent
at Mount ST. Vincent, Is exhibited gun taken from tho
British ship ussar which sank IN the East River with The
pay Of the English Army. during the Revolution
Detective Dorcey yesterday morning arrested
Walter Price on a charge stealing from the Groccrs
Bank June 8. The prisoner was taken TO Je,s)n Market
Police Court.
Before Castle Garden was burned down. directions
IN many languages AMI u great value to immigrants,
cuoy displayed around the rotunda but these notices
lave never been replaced rebuilding u the
Henry w. Garfield, Secretary of the National As
ISOLATION Osrsmen declares that the sculler,
James ley disqualified April 49, 1876 has not been re-
sate as an amateur both he and Courtney
regarded professional oarsmen By tha Association
Coroner Woltman yesterday hell an inquest Ia
the case Of Dr. Edward NJ STEM who suicide
Frenchs Hotel last THURSDAY The Jury rendered verdict
Of death overdose OF narcotic poison administered
hy himself"
Two ladies' while crossing the river one of the
Roosevets ferry last evening and admired the
progress Of Brooklyn bridge. Suddenly OF them
iontcd the cradles and asked her companion what they
were The reply was"I don't know, bur guess they're
chairs for people down when they get TIED"
Postmaster James has written letter to one of
the employees the Once, stating that the rumor that
all cer.s messengers would be compelled TO
,orms Ike those OF the letercariers
fact the purchase of suit viii be entirely optional
with each man.
The following ferry franchises are advertised for
sale by Controller Kelly July 25, for a OF five years
and no bid FOR than per OF The
receipts at the landing place this CITY: Wheha staten
Island CouTandt st. Chambersst and Deshrosesst TO Jer
sey CITY; Barclayst to Hoboken; Tenth and Twenythrd
to Greenpont, l.. H. Thirty ourthst 10 Hunters
Point AMI Ninety sccondsi. To Astoria
William j. Best, the Receiver of the German Saw
nes Bank Morrana much annoyed by the neglect Of
delOst0s send in e pass books IL necessary TO bal
books and compare them with the Bank ledger AID
any in this matter II reard the payment OF dividend
MI ADVISES epostors Tot to their claims as in the
ina settlement thinks the creditors Of the Bank VIII obtain
more money than be hal By any sale or transfer.
programme embracing among it's most prom-
nent pieces OF the House. by Beetho
SymphOnia Iastorsle saint Salus Danse Macabfc
aud Wagners TanLhauser" VIII be Interpreted
by Gimores Mt ~ Band toni-Lt at Glmores Concert Car
den Among solo.ss Mr. Arbuckc Miss salc Reber,
Mr. c. H. Turner and Signorna Elisa Galinoerh The con
cert with wagners Grand March from "rann<
hauser."
The following additional subscriptions to the
Soldiers Fund Acknowledged BY the Treasurer
John f. Henry, at No COllcgep; Daniel Parish, 500
Henry F. Spaulding, $3.50; NJ Il. Church, Harlemviie,
:. 2j Congregational and NJ f. Churches Richyue, 50
IS c. W." New.York City. 81 Fits & Austin, 800
Stewart L. woodlord 500; Richard f. Mount s00 Alfred
r. Ackert $40 Post No 81 G. A r., 80 IS total 1864 g.
The CitV RecOrd Commission yesterday awarded the
contract for printing Til city Record for year 10 Martin
Brown the following figures Paper, per rcam, Sll 75i
composition ordinary matter per 900 20 cents stand
ing per 1000 cents table work, IN columns
20 cents table IN or columns I'll 20 alteration"
hour 80 cents work. token OF 200 copies up to
the FORM 70 cents.
BROOKLYN.
There never were so many houses to rent in Brook
Ign as at present fallen twenty per since
one year ago.
The Bethel Mission Sabbath-school Of Brooklyn
required accommodate the thousands who
its excursion yesterday,
The large shed around the Union Hall ut Division
and Ffthst which declared unsafe. is being
moved.
Oliver Cotter succeeds i'll in his prosecution of
saloon keepers violated the Excise Laws. The
jury yesterday returned verdict of acquta for William
Sk proprietor Of the saloon No. Verandah place. who
alleged to have kept open bar on Sunday July l.
Clara Morris, Dion Bouccault, the Vokes family,
Howard and other prominent and actresses
already made to appear at the Brooklyn
Academy Of Music next winter.
The body ii drowned man, apparently about
years Of brought TO the surface by the mud
yesterday afternoon foot OF south Sxths st. Brook
yn The body dressed in black clothes, and had
evidently been in the water for long time
The Board of Health is now Republican, and
number OF the subornates the Department Democrats