The New York herald., 1845-09-26
Brooklyn City Intelligence.

Mosr CRrcKrrIse.-The entertainment given to the
Crcketers at Russes tavern on Wednesday evening;
after the great contest betwe the men oil Shehed ana
the Star Club OF Brooklyn led to the making OF various
single wicket and other matches, Tor considerable sums
OF money between the most prominent players OF ootn
parties. The first Of these engagements came on
yesterday and great number of persons were on the
ground The match that excited the most interest was
ono of single wicket between Hine, {. Hardy, Horn
buckle. J. Buckley, and Southern on one side and F
Nash r. Dent Pdcock Berry and C Smith on the other
side They to play two innings each, with
dton that If both could not be con luded before sun
down the first should decide the wager Hine the hero
OF the Club got sixteen for his party, and his
colleagues did not make single score. Nash's side
made only nine runs and the second innings not being
finished when up, the Brook yn men of course,
won. The next match to be played ~ ono oil single
wicket between David Price and I. Dent Oh one side
against Messrs. Hine and Julien. We not informed
when il will come off An offer was made oy genie
man or the ground 70 back the great gun OF inc siar
Club, against MIR. William Russell, one ofthe most cele.
bra,ed play the United States for large amount
of money and friend of the latter agreed to take up
| the challenge, in the event OF Mr. kussels accept
Another offer made by welknown sporting
gentem an to back the Club OF Brooklyn to play
the entire strength OF the New York Club 1t remains
To be whether the New Workers will venture TO
meet their neghbos across the river on the terms pro-
posed
BY way ofvarying the sport and adding to the enter
tanment Of tho many spectators present several foot
races were got in which hst-rae speed was SHOWN
by some OF the competitors.
SENATORIAL CoNvESrIos-Wlam NJ Udall, ofBrook.
lyn and Wnant Bennett, OF New Utrecht, were nomi-
mated delegates the democratic Senaori al Conven
tion, the meeting which took place at Flabush on
Wednesday evening.
OrrrcrRs DRrLL.--The militia officers of Brooklyn
yesterday at Fort Green for the purpose OF
drilling preparatory to the fall campaign
A PaAcrIcAL JoxE.-some wags in Brooklyn, who are
very fond Of playing jokes upon their friends and not
very particular the odus opera by which their
objects accomplished issued cards of invitation few
timze, attend mock turtle feast at well known ia
vern in B@rum street Alter the guests had literally
ed themselves highly grated with its superative excel
ence and flavor, they were quietly informed that they
had made meal OF cat soup-and such was indeed the
fact. Such dsgorging as took place was ludicrous
enough TO witness although we cannot see what part
cuar fun there is in thus culpably imposing upon per-
who asked to participate hospitable enter
tanment 1t is nevertheless true that this scene was
acted by individuals who style themselves respec
table, and that among those who tasted the relish were
two Of the mos; shrew wd police officers OF Brooklyn
ASorHER BArcH OF MRs. .CAupLIs-During the cricket
supper at Russell's, in Adams street. on Wednesday
evening the spouses of two of the gentlemen who had
been engaged in the game made their appearance and
insisted upon the immediate departure OF their husbands
first calmly objected to then demonstrated against as
arbitrary and tyrannica and subsequently refused as
rights and dignity of manhood. Neither arguments,
threats persuasions would however appease the
fierce demands OF the inurated dames and their lords
and masters--completely crest fallen and subdued-
compelled to make an inglorious retreat
War OF IyqurRY-Andrew Oakes, Esq, Coroner Of
the damages in replevin action against William Jcn-
kns Esq, (sherf) Edward Neville and Hugh Frel, at
the suit Of Thomas Murphy which had been abandoned
by the plaintiff the late term OF the Circuit Court
untenable. Messrs. Cromwell and Norton, OF New
York. appeared counsel for the defendants and
dict rendered in their favor for $3.50 s6
DANGEROUS VIsIroR.-Mr Andrew Tombs OF
BROOKLYN who is extensively engaged as weigher and
measurer and has considerable business connected with
cargoes of vessels which moor at the docks of this
city, yesterday POUNDS large moccasin snake in the hold
of ship laden with ogwood from the coast OF California.
Although well knowing the dangerous character of the
reptile he courageousy seized it, and managed to
cape its bite He presented il to Dr. Brice, the we'll
known apothecary Of James street. who has large col
OF similar animals which may any time be
amned at his establishment by the curious IN such mat
Ferry Boar AccIprSrs-The ferry boa. Suffolk was
det ned long time her passage to New York yes
torday by large piece of timber getting OF her
wheels, and preventing the action of the machinery
Being but short distance from the dock when the &C
ciden occurred she was drawn in by ropes, and the
mpedment removed On Wednesday another of tn.
boats damaged by running against vessel in full
sail.
MnIrARY.--At meeting of officers held ON Tuesday
Major Elisha Burbank elected Colonel OF Militia
ries D. Duryea Esq. promoted; and samuel Powell
in the place of Mr. Burbank II expected that Lieut.
Colonel Langdon would have been the fortunate cand
date for the Coonelship but he was doomed to dissp
pointment.
INauEsr.-An inquest was held before the sheriff OF
Kings county, yesterday, TO assess the damages in a
certain action ofassumps in which DR. John Sickle
The suit moneys had and received by the plain
t from the defendant no made default when the cause
called for trial. The Hon John Vanderbilt appeared
counsel for Dr. Sckles and the jury found verdict
in his favor for Sl290 90.
IScENpiARisM.-On Wednesday morning some incen-
diary attempted to set fire to the tavern No. Front
street kept by Mr. Seh-ieber, by hrusng various
bustbles in at window Mr.. s. happened to hear the
noise, and saved his premises from destruction
POLICE OFFIcE-Anthony viger ci.devant waiter
at the Carlton House, New York and a boon companion
OF hs-a Frenchman named John Bonlette-were sent
the County Jail for six months each for picking pock
cts at the Temperance Meeting Monday night last.
Messrs. John H. Jackson and Charles w. Trane were
the complainants against them.
Mrs Dranfeld, OF Gold street, who made o complaint
few days since against her husband appeared before
Justice Garrison, and requested to withdraw the charge
having become reconciled her lege lord Her request
granted condition that the costs should be paid
Mary Conigan, arrested for petit larceny the
plant of Margaret Fanel, tried and acquitted
Jane Morrison, James ELS, "a. wooden.legged mani
Garnvey severay arrested on charges of vagran
cy, and were properly disposed oi-some to durance
vle and others to the iniicon OF divers penalties and
William Ross arrested for an assault and battery,
complaint of Frances Gale and James Logan charg
ed with assaulting and beating his wife, were released
on promising not to offend in like manner again.
Last evening" officer Mccormick arrested man
named Patrick Conner, for having committed assault
and battery upon Mr. Jas Knights and the officer,
aided by Major Powell, took into custody man, who
too much intoxicated to give his name for disorder
y conduct at dram shop corner OF Main and Water sts
BATTLE OF BUNKER HuI-DIscovERY OF In
TEREsTNG RELIcs.-For some days past, workmen
have been engaged in digging well on the Battle
ground, in Charlestown, on land owned by Phneas j..
Stone. On Saturday. quite an excitement was produced
by the discovery Of several entire human skeletons and
other articles found, which Unidentified the
spot the depository Of the remains OF large number
those who fell in the memorable battle OF the 18th
June, 1876 The skeletons were in unusually sound
condition, and on one OF the skulls wound apparently
inflicted by sword, was plainly visible. On another
the hair was found almost entire and in remarkable
state OF preservation Quite number OF metal buttons
numbered from - to 80, also thrown up These
would seem to have belonged the enemy they bear
the numbers Of several OF their regiments and as is
well known that such were worn by the Americans
The other articles consist of knee buckles musket balls
and copper CON- the latter being too much corroded to
discover their character or dates The place where
these remains and relics found is supposed to have
formed part of Of the main entertainments at the
time of the battle and that the bodies We're covered up
where thew fell thrown in Immediately after the
conflict This grave could not have been orig
uay more than three feet under the surface of the
ground but earth having since been filed in and
raised erably in order to produce gradual slope