The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1850-04-22

Snor WITH PIsroL---AccipENr on Dssics AT near
six o'clock. on Saturday evening, Francis McDermott
was shot board of a coal barge under the following
circumstances - John Wolfe. captain or the barge,
which was lying the foot of Market street invited
Francis MeDermott board TO see a six-barrei ra-
volver pistol he had purchased; and whilst showing
NcDermott how il worked pulled The trigger (whe-
Their by accident or design remains to he shown and
the pistol went off the ball passing through the hand
OF MoDcrmott and lodging in his abdomen MeDerinott
removed to the City Hospital. and Wolfe
rested the charge OF wllfu firing Yesterday,
NcDermott expired from the effects OF the wound,
aud to-day Coroner Geer will hold an inquest tho
body. The deceased was cartman, thirty-one yeard
OF age, native Of Ireland.
FUNERAL OF A voiuNr,rR-Ie sterday. aL o'clock,
the remnant of the First Regiment of New York volun
teers met at the Mercer House and escorted 30 thcr
last resting place in Greenwood Cemetery, tho re-
mains of Edward Day, companion in arms. The body
had been inferred in Potter's Field. stated q
day or two ago. and the brother of deceased. Mr..
Abraham Day sought it out. and public iaterment
took place yesterday in the manner that due to
the bravethe glorious colors under which le fought
in Mexico waving over all that Is mortal Of hpl The
melancholy reflection forces itself upon the mind at
each returning funeral procession OF New York
Volunteer how fast the small remnant of that regi-
ment that the carnage Of the battle field spared are
dropping one by one into premature grave
The PA,riIos AsToR PLAcE.-The pavilion,
erected by June Co. for equestrian performances,
has been ompeted II is situated on the corner OF
Eighth street and Astor place, the most central po-
son for the display of those feats which have gvcn
such celebrity to Franconis Cirque Olympique Tbs
establishment is constructed with roof Of waterproof
canvas beautifully arranged and decorated for the
protection and delight Of the spectators Flags and
charm the eye and the whole appearance Is such as
to invite the public to closer admiration The height
is about forty feet, and the interior Ia lighted by
handsome chandeliers. The entrance is vcgy bead
tful presenting ruling idea Of Grsciau design, APP
propriaely decorated and lighted with lanterns OK
elegant patterns The interior are
Of the best character for comfort The seats
cushioned and SO elevated as to commaui perfect
v1w of all the performances and indeed ell the ap
pointments well calculated to give the utmost
satisfaction 20 the large and fashionable circles Of
spectators. who will Internationally attend the dnc
exhibitions which have been prepared by the euter.
prsipg Managers
TKrsx rousp-0wsrR wASrED.-on Saturday night,
In Broadway about half past O'clock leather trunk,
supposed TO have dropped from carriage. was found;
and lies at the 14th ward stationhouse 1t IL marked
&C Proudft." on brass plate
ForSpLIsG.-A male child. recently born left ia
the hall Of 123 Third avenue. apparently breathing
when left but when found IL quite cyha
with cold and died after. The coroner held an
inquest and verdict Of death from exposure
turned.
CorTos THIrvrs- Officer Barim OF the "a ward. found
hale of cotton the quays cut into two parts with
the intention Of carrying Ii away IN detail 1t wac
locked up in the Fulton ferry housc for security
Darn nv BuRSs.-Yesterday the Coroner held an
inquest at No II Ridge street the body of Andrew
O. Fuller. aged IS years, born in Maine. who 20
his death by burns received from burning alcohol at
the fire on Friday evening, at No. So Ridge street.
Verdict accordingly.