The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-01-29
Cftv Intelli1cnce.

IscssAsr OF FssRY ACCOMMODATION BrrwfEs BRosK-
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on the two ferries communicating between Brooklyn
and Of hitshsl ofthem to Atlantic
lsntic docks. Two bosts the ferry to Atlantic
street formerly piled till ten O'Clock, and one till .
ceased for the night During the last year
the accommodation on this ferry was extended from
twelve O'Clock through the remainder Of the night,
with the exception Of one hour, between Q quarter
past two snds quarter past three O'Clock, during
which time the fires are hauled This has been found
number Of intended nS we Ss.vs
from May next to run two boats all night. From =
quarter past ten o'clock at the trips are only
half hourly. On the Hamilton avenue ferry (Which
will pass out Of the hands Of the Atlantic Dock Com
pa.y in Mayo there 10 also to be increased accommo
extended from nine till ten o'clock but only boat
runs from eight o'clock till ten At the nrst Of May
. th 70 run two boats up to ten and
accommodation on this ferry equal to what 1t was
the adjoining one before the recent improvement OF
when the boats this ferry viii have to all night
Meantime, tho proposed change will prove Of the
Brooklyn. 1t viii enhance the value Of property
there and also increase the number OF customers
sMALL Pox AND rrrHvs FEVER ON srArrs Small
pox Is raging Staten Island, having been brought
there by the emigrants. 1t 10 very fatal On onday,
rine Hospital at Quarantine died Of typhus fever. The
Of ship ever numerous and altogether there
is considerable alarm in the vicinity OF the Hospital
MERCANTILE LiBnARY-THE UNION COMMITTEE Mr..
GEoReE PEcKHAM.-Last evening, the Union Commit
tee OF the Mercantile Library gave supper to their
defeated candidate, Mr. George Peckham, at the ODD
Fellows Hall, when he was presented, by Mr.. Tay-
lor with gold pencil and set Of silver, by Mr. Ethan
Allen The presents valued at 500, ana doubt
less gratifying to Mr.. Peckham.
THE HUMANE PHILADELPHIA FIRE CoMpASY. This
splendid ire company started from New York yester
day for home after being feted both in Boston and
here They have left behind them the most gratifying
recoections OF their gentemanly bearing and Of their
capabilities fremen They appear to have been de-
lighted with our New York boys and no doubt hold
them in the high estimation they 80 well deserve
Throwing GARBAGE IN THE SrREErs.-Msrgaret Oon
nor, In the Fourtt enth ward and Jehn Roth In the
Eleventh ward were arrested yesteraay 1or Throwing
garbage in the streetbrought before the police court
and fined
DARrse ATTEMPT At ROBBERY. ION Saturday evening
about nine O'Clock, two well dressed men attempted
by false pretences to obtain entrance into the
store OF g. Clarke, 1lo william street, after the
closed but owing to the presence Of mind Of
Mr. Cs father they wsre vented from accom plish-
ing their object. The public should be on their guard
against such daring villains, this s the third at
tempt during the week; in two Of which they were
successful, having stolen two over coats.
DEATH ~ FALLING Down STAIRS Coroner Geer held
an inquest yesterday at No 81 Cross street. the old
Brewery on the body OF Mary Morley, aged about
40yesrs, born In ireland, who came to her death by
falling down stairs, while in scufie with number
of other persons. 1t seems that the deceased had
quarrel with woman by the name of Ellen Nicholson
about q veil and from words got to blows, and
gular fight took place between them, and In the melee
the dsceafed was knocked down stairs, thereby re-
ceving such injuries to her death. The jury
returned q verdict That the deceased came to her
death by injuries received by falling accidentally
down stairs, while engaged In scufhle with party
Of persons. The woman Nicholson, who was arrested
Suspicion Of having caused the death Of deceased
Was discharged by the coroner from custody.
MELANCHOLY CAsE-ATTENPr TO COMMIT SuIcIDE.-A
young woman Of respectable appearance, native of
Ireland brought to the police station house Of the
Ninth ward yesterday morning, suffering from tho
effects Of morphine which she had taken Dr. Franklin
sent for who relieved her Of the most fatal symp
toms. when ehew1 conveyed In carriage to the City
Hospital. She was evidently lsboripg under mental
depression, from having no means Of supporting
herself.
FELL THE WArER.-Nichael Flaherty fell over
board yesterday at the foot of Dover street and was
saved by citizens, who conveyed him to the sta
ton house At half past ten o'clock on Monday night
Lawrence Casey fell into the dock At the feot Of Clin
ton street He was rescued from drowning by ofdcsr
Hughes of the Seventh ward
FourpLrsG child, about eight months old, was
left In the hall Of house In Sixth avenue