The New York herald., 1850-08-06
City Intelligence.


ToRK ME.cHisr.--Be Benjamin. Huntington, ESD who
died the 80 instant at tho advanced age of 73 was
known to our older of citizens as having been
for many years merchant in Front street, in this
CITY and fer much longer period as broker in Wall
street from which latter business he retired few
years since in consequence of the inhrmties OF age
Mr Huntington one Of four brothers of Ben.
janin Harrington, OF Norwich, Connecticut who re-
pr, pted the state in the old Continental Congress
and the first Federal Congress during Washing toms
administration. He ways also the first mayor Of the
city of Norwich. The four brothers removed to this
State and two ef them among the early settlers
of Oneida county locating In the of Rome These
two brothers different periods candidates for
Lieutenant Governor of this State George Hunting
ton the federal candidate. about the time of the
close Of the war Of 1872 and Henry Huntington as
the Cntonian candidate ION the ticket with D. witt
olintop in 1876 and both we're unsuccessful The lat
ter, however delegate in the State convention
In 1871 Ia framing the constitution OF that year
He smassed great wealth in Oneida county, aud
for many years up to the time of his death. was
President of the Bank of Utca Benjamin Hunt.
ington, the subject of this sketch. commeucea
the mercantile business in this cisy, early in
life and after the Of 1872 became known in
Wall street as one OF eminent brokers. anl
specuiatoIs in stocks. Although democratic rcpuh-
lean Of the old school he warmly in favor Of the
United states Bank and was great speeulator 10 the
stock of that institution Being of very sanguine
temperament he generally operated as bull and con
ssquently became often the prey Of the bears aud few
downs 10 his financial operations. The final result
retirement from Wall street and exit TO Oneida
county, in very moderate circumstances Mr.. Hun
tington arried forty years since daughter OF
G'n Jedediah Huntington Of New London an officer
of the Revolution One of his children by this lady is
Huntington, the distinguished artist
TIoHT AMONG THE FrREMEs Upon alarm Of FIRE
on Sunday afternoon, "a engine fire COM pauy, and
company TO- with some others l0's rope, came into
collision At the of fourteenth street and Eighth
avenue, where there some hard fghting There
were also several skirmishes between that and the
fvth rhara tha hiatt ain a.r.d
There was crowd collected of about 5000 persoas.
The police Of the 10th ward und der Captain Freeman,
arrived and succeeded in putting stop to the riot,
by arrestng the rnglesders aud those Of the crowd
Who would not disperse There were Is taken into
Ss Of bs sn1 sb TIN Tbs
Ing are the names Of the men arrested by the 10th
ward police:-James Pennington Thomas McDermott,
John Monroe John McNally Thomas Clark James
Gcodworth. John McManu, James Cssserly, Edward
Bsbdet, Terence McDermott and Augustus Tate They
brought before Justice Blcakly this morning, and
committed. William Hurts and Clarke Brswley are
nos shs 80 Dy & ne bs 1
while in tie discharge OF their duty.
military COMPANIES REruRSEp.--The Scottifh Guards,
Captain A. 9 Castle, and company d, Washington
Grays Captain James Little returned yesterday
Ing from New Haven from their respective excursions
The Scottish Guards were received by the second
company Governors Foot Gxards, commanded by
Major Hendrick. This is the oldest company but one
in the United States and was raised by Benedict Ar
roll They were afterwards strengthened by the ada
tion OF fret company Governors Foot Guards, from
Hartford in the old unique British uniform After
parsdipg they then asjonrned and sat down to most
elegant ar substantia entertainment prepared under
the direction Of Major Hendr.ck. The Washington
msbded by the accomplished and courteous gentle
man, Captain Arnold. They, did the Governors
tality festoonnr the street with large flag. Wei
come Graysn Both companies have every reason to
be gratihed with their cordial receptions and the
eeou. conduct Of their generous hosts The Scottish
"kilts excited considerable attention from the
velty OF the dress in the land Of steady hsbts;n
whilst Dodworth's music enchanted all by the sweet
ness OF his strains. All combined rendered 1t gala
day for New Haven marred only BY the mud eassed
guests appeared satisfied in seeking happiness accord
ing to our glorious constitution which is the right OF
man, and our military In particular. Among the
New York military guests, were Lieutenant Colonel
Craig "a regiment, Captain Esgeeon, Of the Highland
Guards; Captain Bougeaud, late Of the New York vo-
lst brigade. staff snrgeon Lieutenant Cumm late
of the Highland Guards, and several others
Tvs CoxEY ISLAND srEASRoA oArs.-On Sunday, several
all night at Coney Island. The steamer St Nicholas
which advertised to leave at half past six left We
shs wa. so full that the captain did not fssi jusssa
m taking any more This was all right enough; but
that the kosciusko, that advertised to come at
halt part eight o'clock cid not at all and thus
persons we're kept all night the island, without
having the means OF sending home word to their
friends This was not right, to say the least Of
AccrnEsr-Henry Nay, boy Of Ave years Of age,
fell on Sunday from the second story Of the Mstho
diet Church corner Of Morton and Bedford streets in
jurins him severely.
DRowsrp WHILE BArMro.-At eight O'Clock onsunday
evening young man, twenty three years OF age
pidipg 1t No. 1876 Orange street. drowned while
bathing at the Screw Dock, pier 80, East River.
DisrrRsrse PusIrc wsnsHp.-A number Of boys
have been In the habit Of congregating at tho
Of Ann and William streets, near the Church,
through the week. and also Sundays On the latter
they annoyed the congregation BY eursing shouting
and fighting. On Sunday, John Sullivan, Timothy
Coffee, Daniel Quinlan, and Jeremiah Cummings we're
caught In the fact by Sergeant McCreAdy, and
rested.
Aorusn srATrsrsr.-rn order to do justice to all,
we insert the following afndayit -
CITY and County V Nsw York, s.-George W. Wal
ling and Thomas Calrow, Of said city. being duly
svern, dsposs and say that they attended at mass
meetns Of the tailors in the Park Saturday after
noon July 9th 1850 There DEP onsnts heard sd-
dress said meeting who these deponents informed
was - Barr, and said Barr, during the OF his
remarks, said the bosses backed mp By nine hun
dred thieving policemen who the tnor. and
locked them up among lice bed bugs, and nes which
0Eo. W. wALLIN0,
fH0s CAJR0W.
Sworn before me, August 5th 1850.
Q. 3. w00DHULL, Mayor.