The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-09-09
nrooLivn CITY Ipt.liigenoe.

Brooklyn City Intelligence.
uNroRTuNATE OccuRRENcE. There too much
TRUTH we regret 10 state in the rumor mentioned yes
terday in relation to the accidental drowning OF four
Ess a III Jacob heWs JoSn Mathews
Of Jacob and Andrew Leake Strange to say the only
person saved (Mr Wilson G. Ready the only person
In the boat who not expert swimmer and 1t was
solely owing TO this consciousness OF his inability in
this respect that his life was preserved Fearing to
leave the overturned craft he held on to Il with aena
capable of his clothes having been literally torn from
his person by the efforts of his unfortunate com
panions TO cling to him, after finding their situations
otherwise hopeless. He entirely exhausted by
his exerons, that he became insensble and was una
of his safety until he picked up the shore
to which he had foaed by some persons who were ca
sually passing by, and who found him in the condition
described The body of Leake found in the sail OF
the boat lie was the son OF Court ID. Leake OF Graves
ends Mr. Hubbard was the of Judge Elias Hubbard,
Of Flatlands MIR. Read states that the boy in
Shore. ' ''a'A'''s 'A'
KINGS COUNTY CIncuIr OYER AND TrnmrNrn.-
These Courts opened yesterday morning, before Judge
Parker Judge Vanderbilt and full beach of County
Judges The criminal calendar have before stat.
ed is usually heavy and prison alone
the nisi prus side there are thrtyone causes
tced for trial. OF them of very important and ex
citing actions for SANDER seduc-
tion GRIM CON- conspiracy false imprisonment assault
&c. SC. The following gentlemen were empanneled as
grand jurors Fisher Howe, Foreman William Ellis
worth George L. Shaw, Daniel Wright, Charles c. Belts
Peter J. Berry, Francis V. Morell Cornelius j. Bergen
John A. Cross Peter D. Voorhees,, Daniel Bedell John
J. Bennett Augustus r.. Moer Richard Remsen, ohm
Dimas, Nicholas Van Dyke, Henry N. Conckling, and
Ferdinand l.. Wyckof.
Ills Honor Judge Parker, charged the Grand Inquest
upon the usual topics taking occasion TO pass compli
ment upon the County Of Kings account of the all
sence OF any civil dissensions which were CONFUSING
other counties OF our State.
The Grand Jury were then shown to their room and
Immediately commenced upon the immense amount OF
business to come before them.
After petit jury had been sworn the civil and crmi-
nal calendars were called over, but no being
ready for trial. the Court adjourned until half past 10
clock this morning.
MORE TROUBLE THE Long ISLAND RArLRoAp.-On
Tuesday last the car and well houses at Rverhead be-
longing to the l. l. Railroad Co, were burnt by tho
frmers Sheriff Brush has offered reward of $500 for
the apprehension of the persons no beat off the watch
ofhe Company and tore up the rails OF the road short
PIcKPocxErs.-An English gentleman named j. L.
Bower, while crossing the Fulton ferry from Brooklyn
on Sunday evening, had his wallet, containing two doub
stolen from his pocket The rogue escaped Such vii.
lanies these OF frequent occurrence both the
Fulton and South ferries and although the Mayor of the
city and the company have been invoked to appoint
guar police to attend these ded thorougharcs
thing mas as yet been done towards eectng
ment so absolutely necessary and much and generally
desired.
VANpALisM.-It is currently reported in Brooklyn
that some persons connected with fire company
heretofore holding respectable rank in the fire de.
partment, cut the hose of their engine in two or
three different places when at the fire Saturday night
last having no other object than to avoid being washed
OUT as is called by company superior in force, nd
thereby sacrc ng not only much time but moreover in
all PROBABILITY much property that might otherwise have
been saved We trust that the chief engineer will take
such action in the premises as will prevent recurrence
of similar outrages
INHuMANWe regret to learn that the lady of Mr..
Wilson, in whose premises there originated Saturday
night cruelty refused admtance at the house
an immediate neighbor in Adams street. notwithstand-
ing that she was at the time in delicate state Of health,
and children had scarcely time to escape from
the flames.
GREAT NEGLECT soMEwHERE.--It is said that from
three to six thousand dollars would have been saved at
the late fire in Adams street. if the cistern at the
Of Pearl and Hilary streets had been properly
supplied with water.
SCHOOL Books PUBLIC ScHooLs.-Quie an angry
controversy has place amongst some of the
bcrs of the Board of Education in Kings county, in
sequence of recent decision OF the i" Committee
School Books substituting the works of Cobb for those
OF Saunders We OF course do not pretend to which
of the conentng parties correct in their conflicting
decisions on tins recently mooted question.
COMMON CoUNcIL.-This learned body met last eve
ming and transacted considerable business but nothing
of any Importance beyond the opening, regulating
grading Of few streets curious discussion how
took place, involving the right of German resi-
dent of the Seventh Ninth Ward to manufacture sau
sages it being stated that this particular business las
conducted by the aforesaid individually nuisance
to the neighborhood. The Sages OF the city dis
cussng this grave question when compelled to
leave.
An USsuccEssrUL ATTEMPT TO IMrEAcH.--A few
months ago requiston was made upon Gov Wright to
remove from Office OF the most popular officers this
county for alleged incompetence in the discharge of the
duties of his station We are informed that the accused
made defence triumphant and complete that his Ex
cellency has decided to take further in the
premises regarding the charges frivolous and
tanned by testimony.
Police IrEMs-fhree named Patrick Cater, Thos
Wallace and Arthur Hagen impleaded with a man
named John Cater and others, not yet arrested, were
brought up in custody for having been guilty of
disgraceiul conduct Sunday last, in orciby taking
and carrying away from William Robinson a stage and
belonging to Mr.. George Van Brun and driving
them violently and in dsorderly manner through the
streets. In addition to other outrages they broke
wagon belonging to Mr. James Chamberlain, of Walla
bout, and committed an assault upon his person. The
culprits sentenced to ten days imprisonment each
and to pay fine of twenty dollars.
man named Barley living No. 81 State street. "a
porter in store in New York; ordered find bail
TO keep the peace for having committed assault and
battery on his wife,
John Wheeler, colored man, residing at Walabout
was fined So for assault and battery his wife sa
bella jealousy is said to have been the OF the
overt act.
fine Of S5wa. also imposed upon Mary Deecher,
conviction for having assaulted and beaten Christie
pher Burrs, and Jane, his wife, of No SIS York street
OWNER WANrED-Oficer Clayton desires to find an
owner for some ingram carpeting which he supposes
was stolen from the late fire In Adams street.
Court Intelligence.