The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-10-31
BROOKLYN Intelligence,

Political DrssEssuoNs.-At the democratic meeting
which took place at Watsons Central House, in Brook
Ign, Wednesday evening" portion of the "bloods'
connected with the party and belonging the Empire
Club of Kings county created much confusion, by
posing the regular" nominations for officers. The
Hon Joseph sprsgue very nearly defeated by two
candidates essrs Ryerson and McDivitp proposed by
prevent the ELECTION Of Messrs Coo s. Downing and
William NJ. Harris Doth good me and trueo on the
ground Of their being old hankers The gathering was
large that platforms had to be erected outside the
building upon which various patriotic resolutions
passed. and several excellent and eloquent speeches
made. Alexander Campbell, Esq one OF the most able
leaders of the party, was the chief orator.
DEATHS ~ BRooxLvr There fourteen deaths
in Brooklyn for the week ending the 25th inst othese
five were adults, and nine children
FiRs There was an alarm Of hre. in Brooklyn, on
Wednesday evening" caused by the accidental burning
Of portion Of MIR William Burdens machine shop, in
the damage do.e was Of very trisins and unmporant
character.
Wan AeAiSsr Hoes. The band Of Ethiopian brothers
now engaged in the business Of clearing streets
corted sixteen hogs to the pound, on Wednesday.
DESPERATE ArFRAY.-A few evenings since an af.
fray of most desperate character took place
in Myrtle avenue, during which two respectable citi-
(who had been mere spectaors) seriously i'm
jured.
MELANCHOLY CASUALTY. --Yesterday afternoon, An.
drew Cakes ESQ., of the Coroners OF Kings county
held an inquest upon the body Of youth named Peter
Gascoe, aged eleven years, who accidentally killed
at the lumber yard Of Mr. vandervoo Of Bridge
and John streets The deceased is TO have
been fine intelligent boy the Of an engineer no
present in Savannah and whose acto on will be Sc.
we're indeed when he receives the sad tdings Of his
chid's premature and unhappy DEATH Two companions
OF the deceased (Ann Denham and John Campbel)
examined at the inquest and proved that whilst playing
near pile Of lumber plank fell upon him and Gas I:
supposedly instantly deprived him Of life MIR Richard
Barts was also sworn Witness and he dsposed that
he heard noise made by the falling Of heap Of timber
which he supposed to have been the which caused
the boys DEATH The mother Of the deceased lives In
Bridge street. one door from Tallman street Inc jury
returned verdict of accidental death.
Rao
building il has been moro densely crowded than
on the occasion Of Mr. Templetons Concert last night
At eight hundred Of the most wealthy and fahona
BILE people of the city were :" In close compact joined
and many others who were compelled TO return,
disappointed, to their respective homes
CnIcxxr-It will be perceived, from announce
ment made In the advertising columns Of this paper
that the last meeting of the Union star Cricket Club Of
Brooklyn for the present season. will take place on Mon
day next.
UrrvERsALIsT CHURCH On Sunday afternoon next
an Installation Sermon will be delivered by the Rev W.
g. Batch Of New York before tho members of the First
Univsrsst Society, Of Brooklyn on the Of the
Rev. T. b Thsyer being made Its pastor
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