The New York herald., 1845-09-23
Brooklyn Intelligence.

Mass MEETiNGs.-The county of Kings was last even.
important sccnesone'of which was for the advancement
of the temperance cause and the other for especial
benefit OF body Of men calling themselves the Native
Reiormers" The disciples of Father Matthew an.
nounced that they would meet at the junction of Court
of the City Hail. and that among other orators and ad
vocates, Ex-Nayor Harper of New York would honor
the assembly BY his presence. George Hail. Esq (who
has done more Tor temperance societies than any other
man in Brooklyn deputed preside on the occa.
sion Ofcourse the usual routine of speeches songs
and other eceeras, (no omtng the collections were
included in the 4" order of the evening
The radical collection of Reformers, were to meet
at Wliamsbugh for the purpose of passing very po ent
rules and regulations in reference to fair and equal
distribution Of the public lands among the sovereign
people"
Miss DIx.-This most amiable, benevolent and phlan
thropc lady, made an unexpected, but most welcome
VISIT to D. Van Voorhes, Esq, Keeper of the County
JAIL Friday last for the purpose of ascerainng he
condition Of the numerous prisoners under his charge
Every fac lity shown to her by Mr. Van Voorhies
and his attentive and polite deputy Mr. NJ Van Duyne
ior the inspection of the various apartments and the
goodhearted woman left the building highly gratifed-
alike with its Cleanliness its dis cipne and its general
isied the new Lnnatc Asy um near Flabush and ex-
pressed herself much pleased with the arrangements
made tor the comforts and conveniences Of its unfor
tunate inmates.
GREENWOOD CEMETERy-A very general desire has long
been expressed that these truly beautiful and romante
grounds should be opened visitors on the sabbath nm
der the same wholesome restrictions that are enforced
on other days of the week There are thousands of
pie living but few miles distant from the who
led to undergo the common drudgery and labor neces
sary Tor the support of themselves and families Thus
criboed cabined, and confined" they have few if any,
chances OF visiting the many delightful resorts in the Vi
ciny oil New York which constantly omen 10 their
] oiaunaie ssn ieow creatures and it therefore be-
ches tnat some arrangements shoud be made
whereby these classes make their dav M roc, ono f
% pleasure The Cemetery is place consecrated
20 purposes oil pure and holy character Its hills its
daie ITS glcns its olcoves and its of
s monuments and tombs-are sufficient to impress even
me most vicious and thoughtess with sombe and re.
ment an ha nd
nanced why the mechanic and the iaboring man after
their week OF "weary tol shall be precnded from tra
'e's"s s numerous mszes, mounds and pleasant walks
WILLIAM suRo PoLcE.-An sting trial took nace
Yesterday before Justice Coles and inIy IN which lir
menty Acker was defendant at the suit Of j. p OHagan
on complaint Tor assault and battery The defendant
y avery prominent politician OF Brooklyn and his accu.
g en nssing also some notoriey, the proceedings irew
toBeih'r large concourse of se
serai o The most wealthy and influential residents OF
the city Although a number Of witnesses were exa.
mined ior the prosscution-and single one for the
verdict OF not guilty.
Two other causes were tried in the same Court-bo.
'Vic s"sce ies]cfot- one IN reference TO stray
pgs and the other concerning stolen chickens At
ie~si my witnesses principally emales) were present
am such Babel like confusion the room presented
rally quiet town
PoLier irsM,. young named Cohen was ar
reied By officer srhmidt, ssd committed to prison on
tcisait ~ bail for writing and publishing beous ar
ucls = sni c"ncerning person named Nagnus
Three young fellows named Pstrc'. gorken Mebael
Mullen aud John Hood. were taken custody by Off
Mccormick Tor tfespasing upon the grounds Of Mr.
lanes fls, OF oowAnaes and taking fruit thsre,rom
They we're severely repnmsndsd aud orlerai 10 nav
the costs incurred by their arrest amounting 10 about
four dollars each. = -
Patrick Hogan. convicted OF assault ana beating Mrs
trce was hued sls, ordered give bail 10 Keen the
peace 'of months and committed 10 prison In default
Of finding the required suret,.s r' ~ ~
assfsceiui riot took place AZ an unlicensed Ia.
ss'hh Jackson street during which eyeral persons
MeIe seriously injured None Of the guilty parties have
however, yet been arrested. ' r
woman named Margaret Ridden was vcsterday
noning committed 10 prison for six months for being
arunk ana disorderiy which conduct she attributed
ner recent desertion by her husband who has gone
. E,tsiN. MILITARY Pssapss-A few evenings since
s,e ne un'iosm company, known AZ the City Guard o
o.ooAyn' commanded by Capt oiney had q torch,
nsnl pa'aus thiough The streets zned by
S.''e", osna oi music. On the same evening, Capt
~ ~ Wausns ruin company Of National Guard, visited
u,v"syn y, sld We're handsomely received by many
~ 49, ~ o,s'nrsn ~ arms" A magnificent entertainment
wss g'ssn |" iaies Mansion House, Hicks street, du
s w'on' songs sentiments, and toasts were delivered
:" I"'eN ana harmonious succession
Noas DO. fioHrIso.-Thrcc Young fellows from
sew fofk visited Brooklyn onssundsy bringing witt
ehem piood dog and when in smith street Tot uI
contest between their own and another dog Onicei
et observed them In the high enjoyment ofthis
~ anh humanizng sport and arrested one Of them IA
Wsrd Edwards) while the other took 10 their heel
ana escaped the clutches OF the law The culprt ~
Yesterday morning ansd Ssl1,