The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-11-02
CITY intelligence.
Increase in October 1860. .............

SUDDEN SINGULAR DEArH.-Last evening q re-
spectacle looking man, Whose name could not lear
entered the drinking saloon OF Mr. George Beckett In
Water. street, and seated himself In an arm chair
where he remained but few NONE nts when the pro-
removed to the 9TH Ward Station House where Coro-
Gesr viii holo an Inquest this morning and In
tigats the cause Of the sudden and singular death.
AccIDrNr IN BsooxLrr.-Yesterday afternoon, while
Mr.. Uewsrd the Junior partner OF Messrs. Howard X
Son Of THE city crossing Fulton street. In Brook
yn be was struck by the pole OF omnibus and pros
atd to the ground and before he could get upon his
feet the whesl Of the vehicle passed portion OF
his bOdy and somewhat Injured him about the arms
and breast Fortunately resulted In nothing serious
and Mr. Howard WAS enabled to walk home.
SUDDEN DTArH About two o'clock yesterday AFTER
noon. aged about thirty years name unA nown.
wsnt into the hou. 305 Water street. kept by George
Beckett as q sailors boarding house. lie seemed to be
In liquor, and sat down n sofa In the bar room.
No further notice was taken Of him for about twenty
minutes, then he suddenly Tell from his seat aad
expired Mr.. Beckett sent for the Coroner, who had
him conveyed to the Fourth ward station house ~here
the body remains waiting for the Coroners inquest.
sLASpER sUr.-Rem J. Hegeman, constable from
flatbutb CONNIE need suit IN the city Court OF Brook
lyn Thursday against Cornelius >. Bogardus, the
democratic nominee for Congress The complaint al
ieges that Mr. d. called Hrgsman candidate for the
5000.
REDuorIoS ~ FEHRY RArEs.-The Union Ferry Com
pany have duced the fare heretofore charged to foot
paftengers TO one cent Commuters, and all kinds Of
vehicles, are charged the same as formerly,
MILITARY PARADEs.
Drew, and accompanied by Granger's Brooklyn Brass
Band. passed the Herald Office on Monday evening,
their turD from their annual excursion for ball prac
tce, when the following persons the prizes for
tuperior shooting .-lst prize, splendid masket by
Lieut. Cogsns I'd prize, very handsome msntel or
nfment with emblems Of the trade, by Peter GRANT
30 prize hat, by Peter Scott; 4th prize gold pencil
BY NJ. }. o'Brsn. They numbered a. muskets and
m Arched remarkably well. They had very hand
some banner, With the embems Of the trade.
The BichmcDd mn Guards passed, on their way 70
target excursion and made very respectable appear
The FTogtovn Guards, Of Williamsburg also passed
The Tiger Guards, aiunny looking company, dressed
in fantatcs cut In force yesterday setting the
city In a rear, with their odd appearance.
The REtgers Guards. Hose Company 20, Captain
s',a M Tho s rr,. sos pencil psn
BY private Theron Copeland; "a prize. n
splendid certificate frame won by private Richard Van
Heughton; Sd prize gold breast pin, won BY Lieut.
VIM ". Jackson; 9Th prize, splendid wreath won BY
sergeant VIM. Pye.
Ihe Military court Of Inquiry recently held "a this
city TO determine the precedence In the rank "a Gene
rails horrs aud Storms decided In favor Of the former
The Washington Guards, Captain Galley. OF Brock
lyn proceeded on target excursion TO gulls Ferry.
The prizes awarded TO the following gsnllemen:
1.t prize te Aaron Williams; "a pri1s, 70 Charles P.
Meean 80 prize TO joshua Green; 4th prise, 70 Geo
Bourum; 9th prize 90 Edward Galley.
The Carlisle Guards Captain Dewey, also passed
The Continental Guards, Captain coe, passed on
Monday morning, for ball practice, aecempsnisd BY
pooror,h 'spd y N2ts ola Iasnionsa nay.
and looked very handsome
The lafayette Guards, Captain Turnbull, passed on
q target excursion. They looked we'll.
BREEDER Guards, Capt II. vultse, Jr., Adkins brAss
band excursion TO Turtle Bay Garden. First pr
gold chain, wen by orderly Sergeant, Y. Hsrtm Am
second prize silver cup, by Lieut. Behrle third
prize, silver cup. won by private :. Catcher: ourth
prize, sgold ltsket, won BY private 8. Msyyc ann
prise gold peDcil won by private Adams sixth
prize, gold pencil won BY private Geo HtA
Washington Guards Fire Engine Co ef Brooklyn,
upon excursion 10 Bulls Ferr 8. yesterday,
accompanied by Dodswortn's brass band.
Treasury Receipts aud Expenditures.