The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-06-04
City IntelliQence.


the California Volunteers has received orders from the
War Department. to complete the enlistment of two
hundred enteprising men, for the regiment Of volun
teers which left here under the of Col John
b. Stevenson. This is capital opportunity for our
young to visit of the finest regions the EARTH
with the privilege of remaining there II the please after
the Capt T. has had the whole matter arranged
with the war department, and will las merry
as marriage bell"
FIRE-An extensive and destructive fire took place
yesterday morning about half past clock in the large
coffee and spice factory Nos 81 and SO Washington
street, owned by Williamson & Co. The entire stock
coffee mills and machinery were burnt to the GROUND
The buildings were completely Quilted. The premises
were partially insured, and the loss to property Sc, is
estimated at $4,000. 1t originated accidentally from
some part Of the steam machinery in which left
some fire The efforts Of the police and fire companies
unavaing, in checking the progress Of the
flames towards the adjoining buildings.
HAccIpENT.-An elderly gentleman, by the name of
Palmer, connected with the Globe newspaper last night
while going into the printing Office of that establish
ment 81 Ann street. fell through trap door and broke
his leg The trap door had b. wantonly from It's
hinges by some badly disposed person. aud allowed to
in that condition several days by the owner
"f the building The guilty person should be dealt
marily with for such conduct
ACCIDENTALLY DKowNED.-Coroner Walters was
called yesterday to hold an inquest at No % West
street. upon the body of William Dunn native of Ire
land, aged 2! years, carpenter board the United
states ship Macedonian who to his death by being
accidentally knocked overheard from small boat in
which he was proceeding to schooner in the North
River
an inquest also at the City Hospital the body Of
man years old named JOPLIN H. Alder, who while en-
Emblem, ut the foot f Buriing Slip fell the deck Of
that vessel in consequence of the mzen topmast break
ing by which accident he severely injured that
he died Immediately being removed to the Hosp
tai Verdict In accordance with the foregoing facts
Police Intelligence.
"A Dishonest Clerk. Officer Rslyea of the lower no.
lice. arrested yesterday, u warrant issued by Justice
Drinker gentee looking young man. of about nineteen
years OF age, by the name OF John V. Holland. a
charge Of embezzling from his EMPLOYER, NJ NJ Powell
flour merchant No 1913 Broad street between two huu-
dred and three hundred dollars II appears that the
cused employed by the above rnLn September last
clerk, and the 18th Of May last he collected bill
due the firm for $2as 81, from Morgan & Co, -four
merchants, in West street. which of money the
cused omitted to pay to his employers appro
prated the whole amount to his purposes -
He likewise collected from Mr. 4. Goodwin $50 the
firm Of his employers, which he also embezzed Several
members the police have his trail since he left
the the goth of May, and were unsuccessful
until the above vgilent officer succeeded Yesterday in
ferretng out his hiding crib' In West Broadway We
understand he was about to start volunteer sailor
on board the Macedonian frgate, which is shortly
sail for Ireland. Justice Drnker committed him for
animation.
Collins Of the Sixth ward last night two women
called Alice McCann and Catharne Oaker on a charge
in thievng Crib" located the Five Points Justice
Drinker committed them both for trial
Disorderiy House:-A woman by the name of Ellen
Brown was arrested yesterday warrant issued BY
Justice Drinker, herein she stands charged with keep
ing disorderly house at No Manhattan Place and
common resort for male and female of the
lowest order rendering the neghborhood nuisance
the more respectable portion of houses Of similar cha
racter. Justice Drinker held her to bail to answer
Stealing Watches.-Ofncer Van Tassell of the 18th
ward arrested, yesterday, man calling himself Henry
Curtis on charge Of stealing from glass several
watches valued ut 500, from the of Henry Spy
der, No. Avenue C. Justice Tmpson committed him
fDr examination
Stealing Stakeholder Cregier Of the nth ward,
arrested yesterday woman the Of Ann Burtis
on charge OF stealing from the riding school of Mr..
Disbrow, In the Bowery black silk shawl and parasol
The property was found In her possession Upon the
officer searching her lodging room, he found pawn
tickets of two other shawls, which identified
having been stolen from the above premises of Mr. Dis
brow Justice Timpson locked her up for examination.
On the House "LJtn-Some snenking thief entered
the premes No 80 Cedar street. yesterday afternoon,
broke open trunk In Of tho upper rooms. aud
red on $50 in money together with suit of clothing
belonging to one Of the inmates No arrest.
False Pretences.Officer Gardner, Of the 9th ward,
arrested yesterday man by the name Of John Allen,
a charge OF obtaining from MIR. John w. Riley, No
III South street, the 95th of May last five gallons Of
Jamaica valued at S. upon representing himself
have been sent by Mr. j. w. Seaman. grocer. No. 81
fulton street. which false and fraud
uent. Justice Drinker committed him 10 full for trial