The New York herald., 1851-09-10

CusA IN 1851, AND THE CUBAN REVOLUTION Is the
title OF an interesting work which has published
within day or two by Stringer Townsend. It EN-
braces survey Of the island statistics Of its resources
population &C., compiled from official documents and
ccount Of the recent invasion from tho starting
the Psmpero to the time Of the execution of LOPEZ
The statistical portion On the work is very important
commercial men, and the rest will be with interest
by all classes. AexaI der Jones, Esq is the author Of
the book
A NEw House OF RrruoE.-The Board Of Aldermen,
last evening adopted resolution in favor of granting
site for House of Refuge The south end of RAN
dalls island has been selected particularly fvora BILE
for the purpose 1t IL entirely SEPARATE and far
from the FARMS the Island There il large extent
Of unoccupied and beautifully situated land at the north
end Of the island sufficient for the accommodation of
class TO whose use IL is devoted and available fr
other kindred purposes: The march running the
bland renders the south end distinct location, complete
in itself and easily made accessible by separate dock
its complete separation from the buildings and premises
the island, and from the other public institutions.
renders it enneny desirable location for the Home
Of Refuge The site Is at present in the occupation
the Governors of the Aims House. but is only used as
Potters Field The design OF the managers Of the
Of Refuge is to erect the most complete stabishment in
the United States for the reformation Of yenile Offend
The grant of $50 o00 by the state Is based upon
the condition that buildings snail be erected capable
accommodating ole thousand inmates in spacious and
healthy premises. Yards for various workshops and
purpoies Of recreation are to be provided The buildings
and premises TO be arranged to admit the cla
scation Of the various grades Of offenders, TO great
an extent as may be necessary. Che absence OF the
means Of carrying out the principle OF classification in
the confined position and crowded state of the
House II Refuge, has been found the greatest obstacle
that has leen encountered in tie process Of training
educating and improving its youthful subjects.
FATAL CASE CouP soLIEL.--Yesterday after.
poon about three O'clock Lie respectable looking
German was crossing Chatham square the sweltera
rays Of the and before could reach bln
LIE fell upon the street aost feless and unable 70
speak Several citizens kindly volunteered their
vices ard conveyed the unfortunate man to toe City
Hopal where he war placed under the OF skfui
physician who made every effort TO resuscitate the pa
tent but II proved t avail s he expired last evening
New unable 20 learn the ofthe deceased he
VII probably be recognized by his rt nds this morning.
at which tae Coroner Geer will hold an inquest on the
boy.
FiRE.-About o'clock yesterday morning Gre
brske out in large frame building, occupied by Mr. Nm
Young, ifOn foundry. Fourteenth street nefr
T,ntE avsnre the building entirely destroyed The
flames quickly spread and eomnun Gated with sir Pug
ys lumber yard the ntents Of which Consumed
notwithstanding the utmost exertions Of the f-euer
The following Il estimated to be the loss Iron foundry
stt0o 10 insurance. damage and loss Of lumber s9JU
not irsuIeG
together with frame building adjoining were burned
down. EoiDsrTance
TnE CATrLE NUISANCE AGAIN--About IL o'clock yes
ttIday nofiipg, an OK, while being driven through
Bsogdwsy, ecaped from bis aad made off st full
speed 10 the terror Of destans and causing
futon srorg The oarisges lie was finally caught
rsIk llsce, and secured TO post.
lNMiCEAIioN- Turing the FIRST week Of this month,
1855 ioriRp inn arrived this port-3 81 from
Liverpool SEA from LoGdon, se2 from Havre 725 from
Bremen, and tie remsrder from various ports
ACCIDENT BY EALLIsG.-michs.l 0reghsm laborer.
Esgee the building, OF Wall and va.
lam streetP yesterday morning while asoend ag lad
der slipped and fell to the pavement distance Of ify
feet d. escuy lseersng his face and other parts of his
body. He taken, in inssnsble state to the C,ty
HDpital.
IEATH cArsFp FALL Daniel q Mack. who vas
severely injured few days since at Csdv Landing
by falling cowp pair OF stairs died yesterday n
al the CITY Hospital where CorOLer Geer will hold n
quest on the body this mornirg.
hccDENT.--yesterday morning. young MN named
lillian Goodwin residing in Nineteenth street broke
lis leg while rdicg horse through Mott street
GTsrd eel sed by fhe horse falling lie Immediately
taken to the City Hospital by the police
fR.rKLIN fIEE ENGINE CoNpAEY, No = Of New Haven,
intend visiting this city Friday the 2h inst
and will be the guests Of Protector Fire Engine Co.
No -.