New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-01-18
WILLIAMSBURGH ITEMS.

decrease OF CRIME-Rev E. s. Porter pastor
of the Reformed Dutch Church in Williamsburgh,
commenced series of sermons on last Sabbath
morning on the causes of the Increase o' Or,ae
j.. or CITIES and villages. We understand they
are to be continued tomorrow morning, and on
subsequent Sabbaths
EB@ Last Monday evening meeting was held
in the Presbyterian Church, cor Of Fifth and South
Third SITS composed Of the pastors and commit
tee from several Of the Churches to devise means
to suppress the illegal sale Of intoxicating drinks,
especially on the Sabbath. 1t was reported that
there are about 400 grog shops in the village, OF
which only 20 or 50 are licensed and that many
of them violate their license by selling on Sun
days. The object Of the movement is to awaken
public sentiment that shall sustain effective le-
gal prosecutions against these violators of law
Safety Committees and Silver.Grey politicians
had better expend their efforts in seeing good
law enforced than in prating devotion to one that
is VIGOROUSLY wicked.
PoUED BROKEN OPEE.-This establishment is
in North Eighth st adjoining the Gas Works. 1t
is yard about 20 by 30 feet, with brick fence or
wall, about nine feet high, the centre OF the rear
of. tho yard having a wooden awning or shed under
which to place horses or cows. There is office
or keepers residence attached to it. Mr.. Clark,
the Pound master, gave notice to the Trustees, on
Wednesday evening, that the pound was broken
open on the night of the 9th inst. being the fifth
time and all the animals impounded set at large.
The old pound, which was of wood, was burned
by an incendiary about two years ago.
IEQUEsT.-Coroner Anderson held an inquest on
the remains of Jacob Coracher, a German by
birth, 90 years of age, recently residing at lO2
Montrose.av He died on Wednesday night. A
neighbor of his, named Snyder threw some scald-
ing.water on deceased New-Years day, and he
has been unable to attend to his business since
The testimony did not connect the act of Snyder
sufficiently with the cause Of death to afford
ground for complaint against him. Verdict
death by congestion of the brain
DEDIcATIoN.-The Church edifce erected du.
ring the past year by the First Presbyterian
Church, Rev. Mr. Mclean 8, at the corner Of South
Fourth and Sixth SITS. was dedicated with appro-
pirate services on Thursday evening last. Sermon
by Rev DR.. Cox of Brooklyn. This is a substan-
tial structure Of brick, neatly finished in the nte
rior, and furnished with gas fixtures and brilliant
lights The floors are carpeted, and the slips
cushioned uniformly throughout The expense OF
furnishing the house was about $500, the whole Of
which was contributed by the ladies Of the con
gregation The exterior is not yet completed. II
is to be succeed beautiful brown-stone color,
and when the church is completed, it will, in its
dimensions, chaste design, interior arrangements
for convenience, and beautiful harmony, perhaps
exceed any church in the village. 1t will seat
from 500 to 900 persons. Its entire cost when
completed with the grounds will be about $4,000.
r. The meeting of the Village Trustees failed
on Monday evening for the want Of quorum
An adjourned meeting was held on Wednesday
evening. The President presented to the Board
the COPY of writ of certiOrari to review proceed
ipgs on Ewen.st. The matter Of oPening Fourth
st. was reported to have been argued on the ap.
pealof Messrs Schermerhon, Banker & Co. before
Judge Johnson, whose decision is expected In a
few days. The attention Of the Board was con-
fined to the ordinsry routine Of village business.
warrant was ordered 70 be given TO the collec-
tor of the Third District TO collect the assessment
for improvements on Messerole.st.