New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1849-08-28
CITY ITEMS.

Of ,ae late Col Storms and Of Garrett Storms Of this
City descended from an old Dutch family In ihi. State
and native Of Orange County sas healthy. vigor
Gus man Of &c. owned .plenoi furniture store on the
west eide Of Broadway near Broome-st, the con
tractor Tor go 90 worth Of the elegant furniture
ia the great room our City Custom House. snd With
Mr. Robert Smith, Mr. Esbsnk, now Commissioner Of
Paient. Mr. ssyre and others, liberal and energetic
Director Of the Mechanics Institute. City HABITS
schools, fairs, lectures, &c.
The contract with the Custom HOUSE exceeded the
cssh.v0ted by Congress the cry OF ex,ravsgsnee
raised somewhere. Especial committee was appoint
ed, and Mr. Storms called before it heavy balance
due him they decided not to pay il he returned
70 New York As be believed. ruined man. and from
being powerful, vigorous, and energetic, sank down
gradually into lethergic state, paralysis came 90,
total blindness followed. the sheriff and bis posse
brought up the rear and Mr. Stormss family re
tired to a small store TO an honorable livelihood
and uphold In more humble life their sorely si.cted
parent
For nearly eight years did they thus struggle on
eminent physicians tried their skill In vain 10 Mr.
storms other ailments we're added very paiDs
and bis exemplary children We'd with each other IN
their attentions him. 70 sooth his he plessness
never a family more kind parent. ri. daush-
ter Hannah her 18th yesr nursed him day and night
always hoping he would once heavens blessed
light but Thursdsy last she complained Of illness
Cholera ensued the rice discharges and spssms
followed and in IL hours, death Young. lovely, too
good for earth her pure spirit took It's fght 10 bet
ter world.
Her father knew she ~, but not that she had the
Cholera nor ths, she dead In two hours after
she seized h. also planned Of most excruciang
pains and asked the consultations OF minister. a-
dy went to the house. Of three clergymen, but they
were Al In the country she next directed 10 Rev.
Dr. Tying, and, his faith being Cholera proof, be has.
Tened 10 the bed Of sickness, and bade the mourner
whom earth could save 20 rely with confidence
the mercy and goodness Of bis Creator Mr.. Storms
died last night Sunday precisely At r. at bis house
200 Third Avenue, ssed 45i years and Is 10 be buried
To morrow Tuesday a, NJ The physicians say
hi. death hsstened by general palsy, caused by
pious and repeated blood letting years since and
aggravated by unheslthfa atmospheric Influences
knowing nothing Of the objections to his claim to the
balance Of bis contract we invite those in authority
consider whether some part Of il cannot be now
granted for the benefit Of his widow and orphans
rs- Among the passengers who arrived yes
erdsy by the Southampton. happy to notice the
name Of our friend Thomas Hicks, the Painter Sir
Hicks returns TO America after residence OF some
i've years In Europe devoted fruitful study Of the
great monuments OF HE art During this time he has
executed several works OF high merit Some OF which
are already the hands OF fortunate citizens Of this
rountry) and has dou bt laid up the materials for ia
ture productions Of permanent character. We
daily welcome him home again 10 sphere Of activity,
profitable TO the interests Of American art, and
trust 10 hinself
TAG CHOLERA AT sE,-The ship Abby Pratt
which arrived from Liverpool Friday last, lost nine
.teerage passengers by Cholera who died between the
% OF July and the 9th of August After that time there
vas no Cholera on board They were all natives OF
Ireland except one, an Ensishmsn named Ross, aged
30 The names and ages Of the others arr ss follows
owen Farley, So Nancy DOugherty infant Ann hrl.
ey 30 Catharue Byrncs "a Bridget Byrnes, ~
Bridget Eaton, y Patrick Moran, infant; Ehzs Carr
infant There also deaths on the ship
Richard Golden, which arrived on saturday from
Liverpool OF these was from Cholera They
all natives OF England Their names and ages are
follows Mary Whiten~li, aged % John Nznansu,
q Thomas Small u John Murphy. p Caiharne,
Hern IL Timothy Maher 20; Susan McNulty, 40
FIRsnas's RioT.-lt is with sorrow that we
mention the particulars OF disgrscefus hremsns riot
which occurred Sunday morning about o'clock, IT
the junction Of Dey and Broadway. in which stones
we're thrown windows Of the FRANKLIN House broken,
aud general disturbance created. Il sppears far
ascertsine5, dispute had existed between Nos 20
and IA Engine Companies which hss been nOurshed for
years, the Opposing factions heretofore venturns
their znImOsity only In IDLE talk On the morning men
oued 10 appears they met alter having turned cut Tor
alsrm. words ensuing the rval factions commenced
ighung and disturbing the peace. Tor sometime con
uuued making OF the most alarming noises ifnasn
.ble. rousing the whole neighbofhood With the DIN a
IL present being constructed there, ana tnr
handest Of stones and other missiles being 90 convent
they freely used much 20 the injury OF the
gzss windows OF the Franklin, well - Resulting 10
bruised and broken heads. One stranger We learn
much injured BY stone and the h.hung a. one
lime hid ecOnle 80 general that the oehserents eoua
not Distinguish Trend or Zoe attacking esch otncl pro
mscuOusly. No arrests made, though Japan
Wiliisms Of the Third Ward states that the ooyf Of
No Il we're. far as he could learn, mainly to blame
nsviDg commenced Il. We had hoped that the numef.
ous disgrsceiul fremens riots OF Philadelphia would
prove lesson to The Department Of our CITY but d'
iarbances appear 20 be eP!deicA AZ the prevalence
Of Cholera
A NEw MAREEr.-The subject Of the building
4 new market. similar to Washington Market
be constructed along the newly made ~ster front q
Avenue c. has been Tor time past ioreby sgisies
oy toe residents in ihst vicinity lt weiznoSn that
The north eastern portion City has OF late years
become densey populated and the wants Of the people
that neshborhoos should be satisfied - well as those
Ia any part Of Of our City. Beside, market built -
aforesaid would possess ALL If no, mere irsn-Por'auon
accommodations THAI any other II the city All ihe
Connecticut boats and Long Island ierres would nnd
nearer depository their agricultural freight aud TIE
Butchers and hsh vendors would certainly be supplied
with the fret choice Of cattle and ssterfood Business
would be livesr. money more abundant and cur tex
paying citizens greatly accommodated oy the improve
ment Again. the City would derive sisrge and ample
revenue from stall rents &c snd the speculation alone
would te unequAlsd as paying piece Of property
The authorities will do well look al this What has oe
come Of he p. ion that in course Of signature rels
i've % the subject named
THE B.LAScs DRY DocE.-This work has been
conducted BY Me.sr. Lawrence and sneeer. The
dock can nos H vesse. Of the largest size with their
e.rgoes on board without iirsining or in5urng them
90 uniform and certain the distribution Of The lifting
power.
This dock /. similar IN principle 10 those In progress
Of erre,ou for me Z : Government 5y John : Gilbert
E.o beisven,or AZ Pensscols.Fl and kttery Ne t.
rho.s scientifically Interested In s1en matters bret
.tsteuept on the recent improvements VII be accept
.ble 90. . -
,o,-sc5 ..h "a feet ie length, and forming al TIE
-. :. -, ~ .oid timber They are fastened By |
4aal- a. 1f Iron nols or