The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-09-30

COMMON CousclI.-The Common Council of Brooklyn
met last evening" and continued in session until very
late hour. Among the petitions presented, one
praying for the removal OF Marley's dstilery, which
described a nuisance Of the most ntolerabe cha
certain appropriations made at former meeting of the
Board for identifying the city park the ground that
and were. therefore, unconstitutional An invitation
received from the manager Of the American Insti
its next annual celebration at Niblo's but it was
couched in such vague terms that the intended courtesy
was almost voted down. 1t was, however, ultimately
received
Mr.. George Storm, pound master of Brooklyn,
signed his office in consequence of not being properly
sustained in the discharge of its unpleasant duties
The Board was in " full swing" when we left
TEMPERANCE Mass MEErINc.-A great meeting of the
"sons of Temperance took place last evening at the
junction Of Court and Fulton streets Many eloquent and
some stirring speeches were NADIA great number of
songs sung-several popular airs play by band Of
tempts made by some light fingered gentry upon the
pockets of divers OF the faithful.
| CAUTION HOTEL KEKrrns-A half hashy, half gen.
teel looking man. about thirty five years age having
with him young and handsome female, in the capacity
of wife and who represents himself to be shpmaser
waiting for commission from the port OF New York has
recently been living at the expense of var
ting hotel and boarding keepers in Brooklyn and
New York. His companion is saidto be of very
amabe department and excellent character and it is
feared that she has became the victim of vile seducer
and despicable swinder.
ALLEGED BIGAMY.-A complaint will be presented be.
fore the Police Magistrates of Brooklyn during the pre-
week. incidentally involving in aprobability the
fair fame and reputation Of very prominent and very
estmable Priest of of the Catholic churches of the
city. 1t is stated that he, short time ago. united
wedlock two persons, one OF whom he well knew to
have been previously married to another woman Chen,
and still living by Justice of the Peace and that he
assigned reason for his sanctonng and solemnzing
such second marriage his belief that the obligation pre-
viousy contracted was morally legally and religously
void. If such allegations should be fully sustained the
investigation will undoubtedly cause considerable
element.
COMPENSATION TO CENSUS MARsHALs.-Ata meeting of
the Board of Supervisors of Kings County the 26th
the late should be allowed two cents for each IT,
habtan Of the county also half a cent head for cattle
horses and swine in the first wards of the city of
Brooklyn and the LIST and I'd districts of Wliamsburgh
and they be allowed three quarters OF cent head
for CATTLE horses and swine in the remaining parts of the
| county.
lyn have appointed this day for of training and
vic, and grand turn out is expected to take place
among the hundreds of unfortunate young who are
by virtue OF most absurd enactment, compelled to
shoulder arms" in the shape of broom sticks, pump
| handles, and other equally deadly weapons.
MEETING oF-THE CouRT SuPERvIsoRs.-The CON-
mee to whom was referred the completion of the front
the county JAIL reported that they advertised for
charged in which beyond their anticpations It was
therefore Resolved That the committee be authorized
of the WALL according the present pan the cost
flowered of stones, and the cost of the flag
ing the Board presenment was received from the
Grand Jury, urging upon the Board the procuring OF
some kind of labor for the prisoners confined the
county Jail and recommending their being employed in
grading and ornamentng the newly designed Washing
ton Park, or in the erection of City Hospital
The Board adjourned to meet at the County Court
Room in the City of Brooklyn on the first Tuesday of
October next, at 2 O'Clock.
ELECTION FOR OrrIcERs.-At an election for militia
officers held at Sweeneys tavern in York street. Fri
day evening last, Andrew d. f. Tombs Esq, unani
mously chosen captain of crack company in the Gath
regiment Of New York State Infantry II any popularity
could by even the most remote possibility be attached
to the militia service, then would the election Of Mr.
Tombs have been exceedingly popular but, under
isting circumstances it is very doubtful whether he
will accept of the somewhat equivocal distinction
hIph haan 0Hp cd IN him
SOUTH BRooKLYN.-A part of South Brooklyn adoin.
ing Buttermilk Channel, which was formerly Cornels
graded from Atlantic street Hamilton avenue leading
10 Atlantic dock. On Columbia street, at the foot Of
Union street, some eight ten buildings now in
course Of erection on the spot where there the
ter OF the mill pond year ago. Forty brick buildings
under contract to be erected this spot with all
convenient despatch.
TARGET ExcuRsIoN.-F Fire company number Eleven
Of Brooklyn appearing in military uniform as Jackson
Guards, went on target excursion yesterday under
the command Of Mr. VIM. H. Sharp, accompanied by the
Brooklyn Brass Band.
FRANxLIN LITERARY SocIrry.-The subjoined ques.
ton will be the theme for discussion at the meeting Of
the Franklin Society this evening" at the Brooklyn lnst
ute" Is the proposed Convention in the Stse of New
York. necessary TO the best interests OF the citizens p
CuLrABLE CARELEssSEss.-A day or two since, whilst
the Hon Henry G Murphy was standing in Henry street
in conversation with Mr.. VIM. Baird the extensive
tractor some persons in the building near which they
were threw quantity ofvery filthy water closely in
the vicinity Of the Honorable Nj. C's person. that
neither himself nor friend escaped entirely unsoiled
TELEcRArH ON LONG IsLAND.An electro magnetic
eleBI1pn is III process OIL estaDusnment through the
Island, for the purpose principally of reporting ship
news, and will be in operation by the LIST November
PoLicr lTEMs-A man named James Cassidy
rested by officer Haynes, charged with assaultng and
beating his wife in brutal manner In consideration Of
its being his first offence, Justice Church. after very
severely ectnring him, discharged him the payment
OF fine OF five dollars Michael and James Smith,
brothers. had fraterna pass at between them
selves Sunday, in York street. and yesterday
morning fined 50 90 and discharged George Thomas a
vagIant turned to the merciiul care of the
Superinendants of the poor. Ann Dorrmer picked
up in the stree drunk and dsordery Saturday night
Ann halls from Philadelphia, and discharged with
reprimand. complaint made against for
having passed counterfeit SO bill at Thomas tavern,
corner OF Prospect and Jay streets. Officer Mccormick
was deputed to attend to the business but turned out
that the affair originated in mistake.
ACCIDENTAL gentleman connected with this office |
was injured on Sunday night by getting Of his legs
into grating on the sidewalk Of house in Washington
street. Nassau which had been left carelessy OPEN
Police Intelligence.
SEPT. 29-Charge Of Bigamy-A complaint was pre- |
ferred last evening against James Kanevan policeman
of the lth ward for bigamy having been married the