The New York herald., 1845-09-24
Brooxlyn Cltv Intelligence.

THR GRsAr TrmrsRAscE MsrriSe.-At least four
thousand persons-includng men, won en- and children
attended the great mass temperance meeting at the
junction of Court and Fulton streets, Monday eve
ming The exercises commenced at half past o'clock
Brooklyn, delivered a brief oration. Six per-
then went to the secretarys table and signed the
pledge, when another song was sung and speech made
by Mr. Dennson, OF Boston. More to the faith
walked up to the captains office" and Mr. Dodge OF
New York. then favored the assemblage with specimen
OF his eloquence The professional yocass struck
up glee, during the execution OF which delegation
from New York. headed by Dngle's " washington Brass
Band male their appearance, to the number OF about
three hundred. Mr. Dodge again spoke more songs
were in requison; letters were read from Morris
Franklin, Esq, and others and the evenings proceed
ings wound up with speeches from Dr. Reese and
a Mr. Parker.
CuLrAnLE NseLrcr.--lt is stated that the public cis
several weeks completed is yet untitled SO thar If sno
ther fire should in that vicnitya repetition OF the
which took place there recently might be ex
pected. The difficulty consists in misunderstanding
between the builder of the cstern and the
the insisting that the other ought to NIL IT, ana each
In turn denying the liability.
PicKrocKErs-At theTemperance meeting on Monday
evening, officers Felt and Hayes arrested young man
who gave his name Viper who they detected in the
act of picking pockets. Several stolen articles were
found in the OF the accused and he was com
mitted to prison for further examination Mr. John
Jackson appeared at the police office to testify against
the prisoner who represented himself to be walter at
the Carlton House, New York
ERRArA-Two misprints occurred yesterday in the
publication Of Brooklyn lnellig ence which require
rection One was in reference to Captain Olneys City
Guards. erroneousy described as fire. instead OF
fine company and the other in describing political
meeting at Williamsburg, the " Natire Reormers,"
instead of the National Reformers.
NloRr Lrenr FINGERED GENrRr-A number of this
tribe under the direction Of Every able Generals,
the cricket ground of the Star Club of Brooklyn"
yeste day, and several attempts were made upon the
pockets of sundry gentlemen who improperly exhibited
their funds during the excitement of the play Two or
three fights got up for the express purpose OF
celebrating the urtve objects of This gang, and much
mischief would have been done in various ways but for
the fortunate presence of police officers COombs and
Haynes who took into their custody the most prominent
offenders.
POLICE OfFrcr.-Ellen Flynn, charged with stealing
money from MIR. Gerrit Brewer of Gowannus her late
employer, examined before Justice Downing prior
being fully committed for trial. The Justice admitted
her to bail in the sum of 5000
William Morris entered into suretes to appear at the
next Court of General Sessions to take his trial
complaint made against him for assault and battery by
Mr., Charles Minor
Tuns Green arrested for committing breach Of the
peace, was discharged on payment of costs.
beautiful but trail woman named Barbara McBrair-
ty committed to the cells for disordery conduct
but ultimately discharged on solemnly promising to so
Immediately to New York, where she represented her
| home to be-
| DEAD BODY FouSp-In the East River near the Navy
Yard the body of an unknown was yesterday found
supposed to be about thirty of He dress
ed in blue cloth trowsers with overalls red flannel
shirt and white cotton do He had shoe but neither
coat vest hat. The coroner held inquest upon
| the body, and returned verdict OF found drowned.
| MnITARY.-A meeting took place at Mrs. Prests, Ma
onal Hail. last evening for the election OF 1t. Colo
mel OF one OF the Militia Regiments II was stated that
/
each was confident of success
| UNroRruNArE AFFAIR. Between seven and eight
O'Clock Monday night Mr. George w. Turner, prin-
ter about thrtyive years of age threw himself fIcm
of the attic windows OF the house No. 1875 Bridge
street. where he occupied apartments as tenant OF
nicpa Court. No could be assigned for the act
except that the unfortunate man had been seriously
well, and was probably derous II was also alleged
that he had recent difficulties with his moherinI Iw
which much troubled him. He lived three hours after
his fall, and attended by Drs Hyde ard Baker who
kInt nAar Mr.
Oakes held inquest upon the body of the unfortunate
man. and verdict rendered i'll accordance with the
| facts stated.
| TARGET ExcuRsIoss-The Eagle Guards, Fire Co
No A. under the command of Capt J. Bsines will pro-
ceed excursion, on Moniay, Oct 9th They 60 to
chased silver cup The Jackson Guards NO lI5 Con.
stitution Guards, (No. ~ and Water Witch Guards (No
81 proceed similar excursions On Monday, Oct l3th
| FIRr.-About one O'Clock yesterday morning, ire
broke out in the Iron Foundry of Mr. Frost No. l3S Jay
street. which destroyed a rear frame buiding and n-
Hook and Ladder, and Hose Companies, the fire would
have proved most disastrous. The Engine Companies
were very tardy in getting water on the lire.
BROOKLYN ISsrIrurE.-The subscription Of the nom
bers of this Institute expires the 30th inst, OF which
fact they have been apprised by the Secretary The a
and winter campaign begins on Wednesday, the si OF
October next
PoLrTIcAt-The delegates appointed to meet at Fiat
BUSH for the purpose of selecting two members unite
with the Senatorial Convention at Tammany Hall, Will
assemble this afternoon at Widow Schoonmaker's.
BROOKLYN COMMON CouScIL-No action taken
on Monday evening, on the obnoxious petition mention
cd IN is paper, having been presented by some per-
previous meeting OF the board in relation
the alleged murder, some time since Of an old and
wealthy inhabitant of the city.
A good deal of doubt seemed to be entertained by
several members of the Board whether the present City
Park park in the just oil that termor mud
! hole.
The Board passed two very important acts
| promising the claim OF Messrs Cumming, for work
hamilton avenue and the other for opening the Wasa
lngton Park, Fort Greena spot, as the chairman
Marked which is endeared by its associations to the
heart OF every American and patriot
very long and very interesting communication from
samuel f. Johnson, Esq, in relation to the proposed
City Hail. read referred to the appropriate COM
| mittee.
The Police Committee passed resolution to institute
rigid inquiry in relation to alleged dangerous
factory fire in Court street. complained OF by
| Mr.. George White, and others.
Mucn other business DONE and the Board remained
| in session until very late hour.