New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-08-29
CITY ITEMS.

MoNDAy August p lsis
RAILROAD ACCIDENT .-keep Of the PidJ0rHs.
This morning the train Of cars from Morristown
was entering Newark collision occurred between the
wsycar stopping at Newark and those which continued
on to Jersey City, arising from some Misunderstanding
of the Engineer 1t resulted completely tearing up
the platforms OF the and throwing many Of the
passengers from their lad in one Of the cars
was slightly injured This event should serve as an
admoniton against standing the platforms, as had
any persons been there they would have probably been
crushed between the
~ Gen GAMES has issued long General Or
der on rcsuming the command of the Eastern Division
OF the Army and tenders the troops returned from
Mexico his cordial congratulations. He speaks Of War
an Slavery great evils but which have nevertheless
contributed TO civilization lie adds that he has been
Warrior and Stakeholder because he loved peace and
freedom and that both evils will disappear in the
coming century, If the American people do their duty
,1s9s The walks ia the Park ought 10 be swept
every day They are always muddy dirty. In Phila
delphia smoking not allowed in the Public Squares
Gould such a reform be- introduced into the Park on
the Battery We think it could
To The Sidewalks round the Brick Church
square are almost dirty and As much Of a nuisance
40 the Sidewalks around the Park IA 1t not the bust
ness OF the Corporation to keep the latter clean and in
ordcrt Ask Alderman Crolius.
FiRE-A fire broke out in an unoccupcd three
story dwelling in Twenty nth St between Eighth and
Ninth avenues about 10 O'Clock Saturday morning
and before the flames could be subdued the interior OF
the building was heap of ruins.
FIRE.-A frame building iu Thirtieth-st be
tween Broadway and siN,h.ayenue considerably
damaged by IRE about o'clock last night II was hnal
ly distinguished by policemen.
SERIOUS AfFRAY.--A row took place on Satur-
day ght at the house of Thomas Hines No 76 Avenue
A. which resulted in person named Anthony Sheridan
as well as policeman Waring. being seriously wound
ed with dirk knives Nine Of the party. named Dennis
Gilhooey Thomas Hines Michael Kenny Bridget
/ Tanning Mary Bysrd and Sarah scanlin were finally
arrested by posse OF policemen Of the Seventeenth
Ward and locked up answer ior their rotous conduct
A CHILD SroLEN-Mr. Thomas T. Jones'
butcher residing at No 39s Greenwichst on saturday
lett information with the Chief of Police that little
daughter Of his between four and i've years old while
amusing herself with an older girl in Westinghouse
i
ieel appearance who purchased candy for her at
a stand in Westst since which time clue had been
obtained relative to her.
SUPERIOR CoURr-Habsas Corprs.--ln rela-
ton to the su ggeston made Saturday 70 men be
ne placed IN irons board the Cumberland after seek
ing discharge, and also mans clothes and provisions
| being thrown overheard Mr. Schser the counsel
stated this forenoon that he made inquiry and finds
that the had been placed in irons account Of
sertOn and that the clothes thrown overheard by
accident As relates to the young man bought up by
Habas Corpus for discharge, the postponed to
| Friday.
ROBBED BY BoYs.-Stephen McClsre, while
bathing al the foot of Fourteenth ST. was robbed
OF hiswaich and g. in money Three dollars were also
stolen from the clothes OF John Price under the
circumstances by seven boys who effected their escape
! lNeUEsTs-Coroner Walters held an INQUEST
upon the body OF William Welch. sged % years who,
while in state OF intoNication fell the side OF
boat in which he being rOwed into the water and
was drowned Verdict accordingly. Also upon the
body OF Mrs. Eliza Ruton, widow, aged about 81
years who. while laboring under melancholy OF
mind, which she subject, hung herself IN closet
adjoining her bedroom in Twenty ninth st. near Sixth
avenue Verdict IN accordance with the above facts
! Also upon the body OF young man named John
I o Brian a cartman late in the employ of George
Conkin Of 26 Third st who while engaged in backing
his cart out OF yard was caught between shaft and
post HtttNs ." sNfNt'iN -NAAe~ -it i4fe
/ bat few hours.
! PoucE-Two Of the hght-fugered gentry, who
/ gave their names a. John Parks and Samuel simpson
were on Saturday taken into custody By officers Cum
mngs and Crozier for attempting to pick the pockets
1 of suudry persons extending auction in BrOadst
On searching them pair OF gold spectacles and gJd
pencil case supposed u have been stolen we found 10
/ their possession Locked up for examination. The
/ store Of Mr. John Cox No 254 Bowery was burEla
riCNsly entered saturday morning at early hour
and robbed OF considerable property, consisting OF
gold wstch KEYS brooches. spectacles opera glasses
Nc.--.O iceT Riley Of the sixth Ward yesterday az
rested volunteer named Alois Gunier a charge Of
rooonS Frederick Rempp, another volunteer, OF go
IN bali eagles while he asleep in his room 81 no.
- Cenrest where they had both engaged lodgings Tor
the night The stolen property was found in the pos
session Of the accused, who committed for lisl
a stranger In the City named John langad while
on VISIT 70 the Five Points ~ Saturday night was
robbed OF his gold wsich, valued az So Two Girls
| named Mary Brown and Mary NcDermott were subse-
quently arrested on suspicion OF having siolcu n
The dry goods establishment of Ferdinand 4 Albert
also ieoniousy entered Al early hour yesterday
morning. and robbed Of seven pieces Of cloth and nine
pieces OF cashmere beside other property Of value
| enlored lad VINO gave bis name a. Wilson Lewis
was arrested by officer kesrsing charge OF break
ing into house No - Second e. Oiccr Crosett len
the City yesterday for Pittsburgh having in his custody
! person by the name OF Haywood, Who WAS rccruiy
arrrs tel here charge Cd having obtained goods 10
large amourt BY false pretences from merchants Of the
| sboyenAmed place Otcer Cunningham yesterday
arrested Cstharine Gallagher charge Of ssea
ing SIS in gold from Gerard Seixas Detsned 10 an
sSsr.. A fellow calling himself John Packer was
locked up to for attempting TO pick pockets in
the First Ward