The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-09-27
CITY Intelligence.

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plimentsry benefit In consequence of the severe
losses which he experienced in building the Broadway
theatre win meet this evening, at eight o'clock in
the Aston House for the purpose OF making the neces
ssry arrangements to carry the project into effect Il
10 be hoped that the meeting will be we'll attended
and that the n nds Of Col. Mann will rally ths cc
cason. IfCol. Mann committed an error in building
the Broadway theatre, 1t was error that has
ferred credit on him as an enterprising man, aud
has furn nhed New York with metropolitsn theatre
OF which We have every reason to be proud
ACCIDENT TO THE STEAMER Wa. G. BuRSEr-Yestsr-
day afternoon, while the steamboat wm. Q. Burnett
was coming down the East river, short distance BE-
low Blackwels Island some portion Of her machinery
broke down, and disabled her that she driftsd
down towards Randas Island with the curreHt Of the
ebb tide that running very strong. She had on
board several passengers, who had been visiting the
institutions at the leland, and, fearing the vessel
would strike rock, they became somewhat alarmed
and the signal OF distress was hofted which brought
a email steam tsw boat to their assistance, aod she
is under charter to the Governors Of the Aims House
carry vsiters TO Randas and Blacawells Islands,
nj an time fthe Gove will procure another boat
to take her place temporarily.
tbs WEATHEa-PKosPEoT OF SroRM.-Early yester-
day morning, the city was visited by heavy rain ac-
conpanied ut intervals with lightning and thunder.
II continued to rain until about eleven O'Clock. when
the wind tbifteda little west and the stoT m sub
sided. Towards evening however, fog enyeoped the
city and IL became chilly and unpleasant. This may
possibly b. indication Of the approaching equinoc-
tial storm
Rus INFO M . srr.MPoAr-A boat with three m en-
on board was run into by the steamer Knicker
while going nd the Battery the men would have
been drowned. but the timely exeriioas OF Capt
Ratbbone. Capt Rogers, aDd boy by the name OF
Thomas. One of the men tipped out OF the boat by
the fteamber severely injured by coming in con
tact with the steamers paddle wheel Ills recovery
IL considered doubtful
Fam or the AM.RIc.S IvsrTrUrE.-The twenty third
annual Fair Of the American Institute will epen &C
Castle arden TUESDAY next, the first of October.
The objects OF this society sre TO encourage and
ward industry and TO elevate the character and dig
nifty Of labor which the Managers have sceom plshed
81. f.nt IL m Hanh IA
the forthcoming fair will be every way worthy Of the
attention and patronage Of the public.
wnie NOMINATIONS FsR Assembly N BRooKLyS.-The
wings have nominated Howard q. cady, ex.alderman
the frst ward Tor the Asse ably from the second
district. and John Baker, Esq from the Third. In
the First no nomination Was made.
BRooELYs PoLicE INrELIIerScE-John Curry, the
person who was committed to jail on Monday last,
upon a charge of assault and battery upon 4 ndrew
Kukmsn, BY shooting him with loaded gun was
Kirkman could not appear however anf his physi-
cianr upon being pterrogated TO the probability Of
his appearing at given time. stated that would be
two or three ussks If he recovered at ALL before he
would be able TO attend. The examination was then
s, snf om Sss 81
George Williams tn ed and convicted before
tee John b. King Of having stolen number Of silk
store In South Brooklyn. Lewis. being eghtsen
years OF age was sentenced to imprisonment In the
county jail for the term Of six months Williams was
Gent to he Bousc Of Refuge In New YORK
Tng BnowS GuAKp-.-Iesterday afternoon. pasaed
our Office quite n nobls looking set Of men, called
the Brown Guards, Captain Alexander u. Elder,
con possd principally Of workmen in the ,oym-nt
OF MIR l.. Brown. scale Manufacturer. They were
on their return from target exclusion to Bull Ferry
accompanied by the Washington Brass Band Their
target was completely riodsd by we'll directed balls
The company made q fine soldierlike appearance.
The prizes were taken by Messrs. Beers Kelly, Day
Epliean, and Woodward.
srRaSGE ATrAm.-A small female infant dis
covered yesterday morning In Dec poeed state IN
sink No evidence could be s.eertsined as TO hos IL
came there The Coroner's jury found that IL came
to its death by drowning.
ErFrcrs OF ISro,IcAroS.-A man BY the name Of
VIM Lyon, while In state OF iutoxicaticn fell on the
d. ck foot Of Twenty street East River yester-
day morning, and would doubt have found . vstery
grave had u been for Francis Smith aud franoi.
wansn, whs rescued Lyon from the water and con.
veJed him home.
Fny.- Between twelve aud one o'clock, wsdnss.
day night. Gre broke out In the csrpeaters' shop
occupied by william Farley situated In Tenth street
the FirFt The are originated by the
sbavpgs being placed too the Ere In the base
nent. Damage about 500.
ASorBrE Frpay Accfprsr.-Mr Henry Smith, re-
siding at No rs Murdock street, Brooklyn. while en-.
dssyorhg to jump on board the Fulton Ferry boat
Wednesday evening. fell into the river. ofioer
ually. OF the Second ward police With Others rescued
NJ. smith from his perilous situation. and conveyed
him hcme.