New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-11-25
BROOKLYN ITEMS.

DEDICATION OF Dr.. BETHUNE's CHURCH,
on THE HIGHTS This edifce, elaborate descrp-
tons of which have heretofore been puollshed was
Dedicated 10 the service OF Almighty Goa on sun
day morning. Long before the hour for commencing
service, the building was literally crsmned every
pew aud aisle, both in the body OF the church ana IN
the gallery were occupied, and the doors were cosed
to prevent confusion The dedication sermon was
preached by the pastor, Rev. DIR. Bethune, ana the
services throughout were NEST solemn and impress
sive Rev DR.. Ludlow, Provost OF the University
of PENNSYLVANIA, Was present, and took part Ia the
ceremonies he also preached IN the afternoon AZ
the close of service collection was taken up tor
the purpose OF extnguiShing the dept oil the MISSION
Church of the Thousand Isles OF the 81. Lawrence,
which was erected principally through the exertlons
of Rev DR. Be,hune. The collection was made as
thank offering to God for his kindness to the church
on the flights. This structure was erected lot the
Reformed Dutch Church, and Is situated on Pierre
popt.st between Henry ST and Monroe place. 1t
Will be remembered by those having READ former ue
scuptions Of this edifce, that 1t is archecturai'y
combination of what is known as the Classic style
There had been doubts IN the MINDS OF some az 70
whe;h the peculiar method Of lighting from the
roof would be practicable All such doubts were
however, diSsipated oil Sunday, the light beng ail-
sufficient The organ is an excellent one ana Is
well arranged as place and style. In fact the en-
tire building is most perfect, one part harmonious
with the other and is beautiful as whole
| IrrrcUnE BvuDrros.-About 'oiock
SUNDAY morning portion Of the second aud entire
attic stories of the and extensive market build
inc corner of Fulon-av and BOnd-st recently erect
ed by MessIs. Stone & Sather gave way and came
down wiih a loud crash. IL had Just been completed
with the exception of roofing. The original lnten'
ton Of the proprietcrs was 10 have II only TWO so
ries high bot it subsequently determned 20
nal the addition Of an attic TO be lei out as rooms
fcr Societies The masonry Of the top line OF THIS
story mo- ec.ed about inches beyond the WALL ana
this undue weight caused the whole to give Jay
and tumble Gown.
STARRING AFrRAY.-On Saturday even
inc. Mr. John McArde, while in porter house cor
ner of Hudson-av and York 81 was attacked by Il
man named John McNaly, and Knocked down Win
out any evident cause. McArdle subsequently went
,o An oyster saloon corner OF Prospect-st and hud-
Son.ay. where he again met McNallv In company
v m two other men, and he was again Knocked
down and when upon the floor one OF the party IN
G,cted several stabs with dirk knife In his SIDE
warrant was issued for the arrest of the assaanss
on sunday.
~ A few days since, decently dressed
sca,nn accosted two respectable females in Yorkst
near Charles, and while inquirlng for street ne
was pIetendine to be in search of, grabbed al val
liable breast PIN worn by one of the women ana al
tented to run off with it. In his eagerness he broke
The pin but as unable to tear 1t from her dress lie
next spa,ched al her reticue. IN getting when ne
also failed when he bit her with his open nano across
,he face and took TO flight. lie was pursued oy Con
stable Bennett of the Fifth Ward, but having good
nair of legs, succeeded in making his escape.
B.cKEp OVERHEARD "A horse attached
N coalcart was backed into the river foot Of Full.
st on Saturday afternoon. he was rescued,
connaratiyey uniniured by officer Phillips, Second
District Police and several other gentlemen IN the
vicinity.