New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1850-11-20


cast iron work 10000 cubic feet of live oak 5000
do locust; 1850 DO cedar; $4,000 white oak
90 600 pitch pine; 10000 white pine 100000 SUI
perfcial feet Of white oak plank $4,000 do pitch
pine; 72O, 600 do white pine 100000 do lumber
$4,000 worth of spars $4,000 lbs. oskum' &c.
BAx1rR LIGHT GUARD.-We learn that this
company Of Juniors are to parade this day IN
der the command of Capt James ?. Decker Jun
The corps is composed OF young men from u to
30 wears Of age, all of whom are residents OF the
Fourteenth Ward. They have lad eight very
handsome prizes presented to the company BY
gentlemen residing in the Ward, and who were
friends Of Col. Baxter.
~ The model of the first steamboat built by
John Fitch was discovered, a few days ago, N
the gsret Of the late residence of Col kilbourne'
a brother.in-lavv of John Fitch near the town OF
Columbus in Ohio. Ithas been in the possession
of Col K. more than thirty years. 1t Is thus DE-
scribed in letter to the Cincinnati Commercial
at is about two feet long, and set upon wheels
The boiler is about foot long and eight inches IN
diameter, with fiue through it, not quite in tue
center into which the fire appears to have oeen
placed. The cylinder stands perpendicular, ana
the framework that supports 1t IS not unlike that
used by some OF the low pressure boats on
Lake Erie There is paddle wheel on each SIDE,
and, in fact everything appears to be complete
with the exception OF condenser and orce-pumP'
The boiler is even supplied with safety valve
though part OF it has been broken off,
70 At the late Anniversary meeting of the
New-York County Medical Society, the following
were elected officers for the ensuing year
William Rockwell, Md, President Galen Car
ter, MD, Vice President Benz, r. Robson NJ. D.,
Treasurer; Edward L. Beadle. D., Cor Score.
tary; John R. Van Kleek NJ D., Rec. Secretary:
Thomas +. Cock, MID Delegate
The Censors are James Anderson, MID Stephen
Wood, MD; Richard S. Kissam MD. Henry
s. Downs, ii D. Richard I. Horsefeld, MD.
GOLD DIGGING on THE HARLEM R1vER.-We
learn that several men were engaged few days
since in digging cellar for new house in One
hundred an twenty seventh-st, near Harlem
River, and while thus engaged they came to the
ruins of an old revolutionary house, the feunda
ton of which was sunk about four feet below the
surface OF the earth. On reaching this, hard
substance was struck upon, and after digging It
up, it was discovered to be a earthem vessel
filed with gold and other valuable coins. Some
OF the oldest inhabitants Of this section OF our
city, inform us that in the days OF the Revolution,
this house was occupied both by the American and
British troops, and that this was the first house
destroyed by fire in that neighborhood Alter the
cOnAagration, several "Hessians were IN the
habit of digging about the ruins for this recently
found treasure. Sun.
SERIOUS AcciDENT-On Monday morning. a
horse attached to a cart standing IN Cortland-st
became frightened at a band OF music, which was
passing at the time, and ran with great rapidity
down that street into Greenwichst; here he ran
upon the sidewalk, knocking down boy, named
Tom Tynen, about ten years OF age. One OF the
wheels Of the cart passed over both his legs,
bruising them severely, but fortunately breaking
no bones. Another lad was knocked down but
escaped without injury. Tynen was conveyed to
the City Hospital, aud the wounds carefully dress
ed by one OF the surgeons of the Institution.
EXAMINATION OF HESRY CARNAL--Coroner
Geer on Monday morning proceeded to the City
Prison and examined Henry Carnal, the man
charged with the preparation Of the late horrible
murder In Dey'st. The prisoner, before any ques
tons was put to him, was charged by the Coro-
ner, and informed OF his rights through inter
prefer, that he was at liberty to answer, or de-
cline to answer, any questions that might be put
to him. The prisoner then stated that he was
born in Switzerland was 33 years OF age, and q
clockmaker by trade. But when asked what he
had to say relative to the charge OF murder pre-
tered against him he declined to answer any fur.
tber questions. The Coroner committed him in
lul lOE LTldl nc plISOnCl upptdlb W NC ltiot nc
covering from his injuries, and PAGES backward
and forward in front ofhis cell with blanket
thrown over his shoulders and his arm in sling,
exhibiting very doWncast and logged counte-
nance The two young men, Charles and Louis
Rousseau, who were dangerously if not mortally
injured by this murderer, are yet alive, although
i'll feeble state, and strong hopes are entertain
ed that one may recover ii not both.
PASSING COUNTERFEIT MoNEY-A care worn
and detected looking Spanard named Jose Prior
was token into custody Yesterday morning by
Assistant Capt Snodgass of the First Ward Po
lice, on the above charge. few nights since the
accused called in to Judsons Hotel and wanted
something to drink, in payment for which he gave
the clerk a counterfeit S. note on the Bank of
Monmouth, n. j. and after receiving his change
left the house. A night two afterword this
same individual put up at Rathbun's Hotel, and
for a nights lodging gave to Mr. Whlldon, the
book-keeper counterfeit $40 bill on the Still
water Canal Bank, Maine. The accused was
described to Capt. Snodgrass who, after securing
the City thoroughly, found his man promenading
Broadway. He was invited to change his course,
and before he was aware OF his intended desti-
nation he found himself iii the Tombs, where he
was committed for trial by Justice Lothrop-
Thirty dollars in spurious money was found in his
possession by the officer.
CHARGE OF EMBEzzLEMENT.-Pat H. Calf
new iournevman tailor in the employ of I'm.
H. De Groot OF Futon-st was yesterday arrested
on suspicion of embezzling goods from the store
of his employer. a piece Of velvet valued at SO,
was found in his possession which was identified
by Mr.. De Groot as his property. he was held,
by Justice Lothrop, for examination.
ACCIDENT. Henry Reynold residing at 2l7
East Seyentecnthst on Monday eyeningell from
the top of stage at the corner of First-ay, and
Fourteenthst. and was internally injured, the
wheels of the stage passing over his body. He
was taken home by officer Secor Of the Eighteenth
Ward.
BRUTAL HUsBAND.-A fellow named John Fay
was yesterday arrested for beating his wife Ce.
ella, residing at los Hemy-st. in a most brutal
manner Also, for putting out her eye. He was