The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-12-27
Bro oklyn Intelligence.

young man named Patrick Burns-of que. and respecta
BILE department. and remarkably temperate habits had
been wayaid and assassinaed in Johnson street. the
night previous between the hours of eight and nine
O'Clock. The unfortunate man was found PROSTATE
the sidewalk by Captain Stewart. OF the city watch,
and Messrs Carmody and Greea two OF his assistants;
and when discovered much exhausted by loss OF
blood which had flowed from horrible fracture in his
skull that he unable TO give any explanation OF the
circumsts connected with his melancholy situation;
indeed to give ut,erance single syllable beyond
giving his name. He Immediately convey ed to the
watch house in James street where medical aid was
promptly IN attendance and his and dangerous
wounds carefully dressed The injuries he had receiv
ed however were Of such character that he expired
few minutes past six O'Clock yesterday morning,
after which Mr. Coroner Cakes issued venre for jury
to assemble at two O'clock to hold inquest upon the
body and directed subpnnas to be served upon all
sons who supposed capable OF throwing any light
upon the dark and revolving transaction. At the hour
headed by his honor the Mayor exNlayor Hall, w N
udall, ESQ., Sc. met at the watch house and after
ing the body, proceeded to the SheriHs Office where
such witnesses could be obtained underwent rigid
and searching examination. The nature Of this testno
ny cannot-whout tending to Illustrate tho ends Of jrs
hce ana without the violation of an injunction Of Sc
crecy to which we, for obvious reasons voluntarily
assenteda present be made public 1t may suice TO
state that such have been adopted for the
apprehension Of the person persons concerned in
the murder ms cannot fail ultimately, to be success
full and in tho meantime the community-albeit,
uch and highly excted--must calmly and patient
y await the issue Of the careful and cautious action
which has been determined upon by the public author
ties. The deceased had been for eight months
in the employ OF Mrs Hannah Prince, OF Fulton street.
as coachman and groom, was native OF Ireland about
knew him He was his way home from friends
house in Bridge street when he received the fatal blows
from the lurking vagabonds who (irom soma yet
known cause) had marked him a victim to their
heatless and infamous brutality. The coroner's jury
returned verdict thar the deceased died Of wounds viii
uily and malicionsly inflicted by some person per
sons to them unknown"
ANOTHER HALL THrFr.-The entry Of Mr. Messen-
gers in Jay street. yesterday robbed of
valuable wearing apparel by OF the frater
nifty Of sneaks who this Of the year generally
make rich harvest from their well planned pecua-
I'D fhcut nTkan1 tho yfInah
lessness, and occasional connivance OF servants.
PoLicE ITEMs.-The accusation preferred against one
of the butchers Of Fulton Market few days ago by
female whose name mentioned III the Herald was
dsproved by several witnesses subrgnaed for the de-
fence, who testified positively. that no overt act was
committed by the gallant knight OF the cleaver which
would have warranted the suspicion that he intended to
commit assaultupon the lady whose compile Xon by
the bye, was of rich ebony hue, and whose physical
stature and proportions would have entitled her days
Of yore to tho distinctive appellaton Of amazonian.
terry and other tring misdsmeanors disposed Of
by Justices Church and Downing and it is probable
that many complaints OF alike nature will engage
the attention of the magistrates during the ensuing
as several outragss OF the most and
ons OF the city during the and nights Of Wed
nesday and Thursday last by gangs OF outlaws and des
peradoes who appeared to take especial delight in
noying and abusing all decent quiet, aud orderly per-
sons whose misfortune it was u cross their path.
SUNDAY Schools Tomorrow afternoon will be &C.
ebrated at ST. Johns the nnee nth anniversary Of the
sunday school attached to this church. which is Of
the Oldest in the city of Brooklyn is hoped by the
Rector that all those who have at any te heretofore
been attached to the school, either teachers or pupils
will be in attendance this occasion. The establish
ment is under the especial charge Of the Rev Mr..
Lawson Carter, of the assistant ministers OF the
Church, aided by number of ladies and gentlemen who
alike competent and willing to mpar religious and
OF her Instruction to those whom they have in charge
On Christmas day Sunday school festival wins held in
the Pacific ct Methodist Episcopal Church, at which
suitable addresses were delivered by the Rev Mr. Kid
der editor OF the Methodist Sunday School publications.
the Rev Mr. James, the Rev Luther Peck the pastor Of
the Church, and other gentlemen twas the first iesti
val OF this newly organized schools the recitaions by
the scholars highy credtable; very delightful
feeling pervaded the numerous assembly and the
poets both OF the school and the church seemed TO be
very promising.
A Can ADvENruRs.--some gentlemen who were at
tho Gothic Hail assembly Wednesday night last after
thoroughly enjoying themselves AZ the festival engaged
cab to teke them to their respective residences, about
with the ibaons in which they had INDUCED, rendered
them for while unconscious OF the direction in which
their Jehu had steered and not until broad daylight
peeped in at the window of the vehicle did they be-
think themselves OF looking out to ascertain therpre
cise latitude ana longitude Their surprise ana vexa,on
themselves near their much wished for homes, they
discovered that the driver had taken them six
seven miles in an entirely opposite direction Either
his horse both had been keeping up high lite
below stairs while the parties inside had been equally
happy in more elevated position and was in this way
the ludcrous mistake accounted for by the blunde
ing and disconnected knight OF the whip.
PoLIcE REFORM Repeatedly ard urgently as we have
called upon the Common Council Of Brooklyn to make
better provision for night watch and police than the in
hobi,ants OF this city have vet been favored with and
pointing out have often DONE the dangers which
would during the winter season inevitably beset those
whose business compelled them to walk through the
streets at late hours Of the night the municipal repre-
senatves of the people have utterly dsregarded all the
acquisitions which have been made upon them for such
reformation in the city government would to
every dweer within its precincts security from the de-
predaons OF thieves and safety from the attacks OF law
less AMI bloodfhlrsty rufas Not only have our alth
less rulers been deaf all entreates matters OF
vitality important nature, but they have, moreover,
been guilty of economy unwise, and parsimony
aceful, that the tow lamps that are scatter
ed about the streets and avenues, have scarcely beens
supplied with sufficient oil to last more than two three
aours on the darkest and most gloomy nights The
lancholy occurre which took place IN the fourth
ward on Thursday night, may perhaps, arouse these
chosen givers ordinance makers from the cu
pabe lehaIgy and indifference which they have here.
lofcre manifested, against the frequently expressed
fishes and loud Of very large iorty
Of their constituents.
Police Intelligence.
DEC. % -Stobbing ,cih Knfe.--Herman Voclker,
IA Duchman) arrested by officer Ritter, yesterday,
assaulting and stabbing with knife John Meatser
naicting several cuts the temple, neck and
head lie was held to bail in the sum Of 5000 in default
pssiiam Poiieemea~Jerrry DAVIS, notorious cross
man., was arrested last night tor attempt al highway
robbery On bringing up the prisoners from the sixth
Jerry took advantage of the gnorance OF the policeman
and deliberately walked out Of the office and escaped.
dive ling house Of Sir W. W seymore, No 100 Henry
street. with false key last evening and stole from the
nall two handsome overcoa Tor the recovery Of which
reward OF S35 Is offered Persons must be CAREFUL and
Keep their doors bolted
brought to Time Yankee Sullivan and Charley
Watson, two 'pets" Of the fancy not coming up TO
time" yesterday, according TO promise, consequently
Justice Osborne issued waient complaint OF Joshua
Dudley for ricting little IammeDy Hall on Christ
The parties weIo arrested by officer James
H. Welsh and entered into bond tor their future good
behavior and were released from custody
The Mock" Oftcsr- We noticed briefly yesterday,
complaint beng made against man cnled Henry H.
Settler for falsely representing himself to DO star" Of
fcer who procured watch iron Mr. Stephen, OF the
Sailors Home, under false representations. Justice
Ofbone issued warrant for his arrest to-day; conse-
by
real" officers and lugged up before Justice Osborne,
who held him to bail in 5000 to answer.
Petit Lareemy-John Patterson caught in the act
of stealing coopers adze worth dollars belonging
TO Frances Green No 1871 Front street Locked up for
trial, by Justice Drinker.
Picking Pockets in Onnsbus.s lady had her pocket
picked in one OF the Broadway stages yesterday OF $40
We caution the passengers vino ride IN these stages to
DO on their guaId-people not generally aware oil
the mode alopted hy those uaht fngered gentry.