The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-01-31
Brooklyn IntelIigvnce.


Brooklyn Intelligence.
OLA PoDaIDA.-Already the two prominent political
partis: OF this county. he Native American faction
being deemed entirely hors du combsD are preparing
for the approaching spring contest and Thomas Cook
Esq., extensive dstiler spoken Of as the probable
candidate for Mayor on the democratic side and Alder
man Fowler the nominee of the whigs.-The splendid
building in Joraemon street. erected for female col.
ege and be under the control and direction Of trus
lees annually chosen, will be opened in few weeks
powerful contest is now going on between several
persons to obtain the appointment of snor and it is
partment Of Natural scences.In the event Of Mayor
Ialmadges excellent police plans going into operation
chances Of Selection ~ aha racs ~ chst of
Police are sryker Plat Powell, Col Manning and
John The next regular meeting OF the convention
having Tor its object the organization of Long Island
aseparate and distinct State will assemble at Prospect
Hill on tho first full moon: The members Of the con
port Of entry.-The Mr. Kearney, who was swinded by
dropper" in New York on Wednesday last, is a resi-
dent Of Brooklyn-There were twenty deaths in this
city during the week ending on Saturday lsst-ten
children I'd ten adults Kings county stands the
ond in point Of wealth in this State the value Of its real
Its population is the seventh in the list of counties and
that OF its chief city (Brooklyn) the seventh in the
ediHce for the congregation of Dr. Coxs first Presbyts
risn church Of this city, the present building
in Cranberry street being too small The new y,
free stone from the Connecticut river gentleman re-
siding in Main street. was knocked down and very Sc
verely hurt few evenings ago near the ferry on his
way from New York, in company with man who keeps
small porter house in Brooklyn very large and In
1sssstng meeting took place at Halls oua,ng on
sented to the Miriam JTentl No Of the Daughters Of
Temperance. The assemblsge was addressed by the
George Hall The Kings county Common Pleas and
General Sessions will commence their February term
Be formed in Brooklyn who viii take up the long stand
ing charter Of Gas Company that was obtained from
the Legislature nearly twenty years ago. and act upon
jec cannot fail to succeed Our citizens must be eau
tious, however, that does not become subject to the
control of mere spectators and adventures. There
two lectures in Brooklyn last night, by man
named Cotton on electricity and the other by Professor
Whitney on eocuton. The last named gentleman will
hereafter deliver his lectures at the Lyceum One OF the
Aldermen of this city is accused Of attempting to vote
two tickets instead OF at the last meeting Of the
AT the same meeting, another member of the
board acted with so much contumacy that the
within the bar by the sergeant at This extremity
however, was not resored to- in consequence OF the re-
fractory Alderman consentiDg to make the amed honor
second quarter, under the law, show an increase
over the but not SO great an one as was
on the ground formerly known as garden
near the junction Of Atlantic and Fulton streets owned
by Mr. Lynch Of the firm of Benson Lynch extensive
coppersmiths of Brooklyn This will make eleven esta
bshments of the same description in Kings county
The soop Of war Boston arrived from cruize yester
tion.-A Mrs. Tates, residing at a fashionable board
ing house in Henry street, has commenced pro-
in for the Of % Ns%
York, whom she accuses of infdely.-One OF the
grandes and most ashonaby attended balls Of the sea-
son. took place at the Brooklyn Garden on Thursday
night 1t given under auspices ofthe TsrpschoTe
Society, and attended by five hundred persons
ton) Grangers crelebated band being engaged on the
occasion The lady, whose mysterious absence from
ner home in Myrtle Avenue wa; mentioned IN TINS paper
meeting Of the Masonic Chapter Of Brooklyn took place
at their head quarters last evening" and considerable
hvY0 IF ant opd into
transacted.-A gentleman named Blair in Brooklyn,
who was of party of sportsmen engaged in shoot
time that he fired, from distance Of forty yards.-A we'll
known importer Of teas residing in this city presented
y nsr
css OF solid silver that has ever been manufactured Ia
this country.
SIcKNEss.-We stated yesterday that Mr.. Oakes, one
Of the coroners of this county confined to his house
by very dangerous and alarming Illness His hume.
Long Island will to learn that there is scarcely
any hope Of his recovery, his maady being OF such
nature as to defy all medical aid We learn that Justice
and many days elapse will probably be able to re-
sumo his duties on the bench Of the Police Court 1t
Tomb one of the Oldest and most esteemed citizens of
Brooklyn was SO seriously unwell that his life is des
paired Of not being expected to survive many hours
We were also informed that at house near the Full
ten Ferry there four confined to their BEDS
either by smallpox or very aggravated cases OF varo
loid and that at another place in Columbia street two
are on the point of death from the same hor
rible disease.
WATcH AND POLICE IrEMs.-A man named Dennis
Day. by trade shoemaker residing in Columbia street.
was last evening arrested at the request of the Mayor
by officers Reynolds and Felt for being guilty Of most
outrageous conduct towards his wife and family whose
furniture and chaes he was in the act Of breaking aud
destroying Some daring thief stole piece Of list carpet
about 36 yards in length, Thursday evening" about
eight o'clock, from the store 100 Fulton street The
house OF the Rev. Mr. Shaw Cottage Place Grand street.
Williamsburgh, was robbed, on Thursday, Of some
silver spoons and other articles Of value by two fellows
who entered the basement in broad and locked
the servant girl in the kitchen, while they committed
the depreciation.
Officer Van Duyre has been employed by the Fulton
Ferry Company for several nights past to protect the
hands board the boats from the rufiansm and vio
lence OF gang Of vagabonds who have recently con-
Quoted themselves in violent and outrageous manner
whilst crossing the river 1t is probable that long
some of these desperadoes will be caught and, If So
they will be made to suffer severely.
Police Intelligence.
pioIent Assault and Battery.-William Reynolds,
sailor, was arrested last night by Policeman Of the 4h
Ward, in den" at 400 Water street. for beating one Of
those unfortunate Water street girls called Mary Ann
Deane the face and head with the heel Of his boot
decorating her face and head such horrible gashes that
the poor taken to the Hospital She could
scarcely stand while in the police Office sterday morn
ing from loss Of blood Justice MERIT held this monster
to bail in the sum Of $1,000 in default Of which he was