The New York herald., 1851-12-26
Citv lOtAlAiRence.

conveyed to the Oiy Hospital In a state Of inseusbiity
by two policemen and one or two citizens The injured
man was placed nader the care OF DIR. Allen who on
examination discovered severe fracture of the skull
The sstekeerer at the Hospital customary in all
cases inquired Of the policemen the Of the
This hey refused to do nor would they answer
any questions relative to themselves to the
in which the injuries had been inflicted but seemingly
wished 70 avoid any inquiry, and hurredy drove off
with the convey ance In which they came In. Every
sxerticn and medical have been applied in order
to the injured but thus far without
The opinion Of the doctor is that the cannot
survive the injury The suspicious circumstances were
yesterday communicated to the Chief of Police and the
conduct Of the policemen the occasion has caused
the Chief to issue orders directing each Captain Of Po
lice to make every endesvor to ascertain the Of
the policemen concerned in the affair. As the case
now stands the policemen are either guilty of nactins
the injury or they are interested in concealbg the
affair will be brought to light. The injured ap-
to be about thirty years Of age and very deceny
dressed.
FArAL ACCIDENT Yesterday an inquest wa, hela
at Bellevue Hospital on the body of Michael Devine
born in Ielsna aged thirty five years who his
death by fracture Of the skul caused by falling from
the fourth story Of new building the corner of
Twenty third street and First At the time of
the accident the deceased standing plank which
OF his workmen when, losing bis balance, he feto the
rt story causing almost instant death Verdict
diDgly.
suppES Ds.rH An unknown woman was found by
policeman Of the third ward Wednesday evening lying
the eide walk at the Of Liberty and Washington
street. She died the way the Bellevue Hospital to
which place the police conveying her. An inquest
was held On the body and verdict was rem Tered Of
death by exposure The deceased stout built,
red bair and about thirty i've of age with white
flannel undercothes pink calico dress dark brown apron
with light 'pOts, plaid woolen shawl and old shoes
BInTH NINTH wAKp STATION HousE-About
eleven O'Clock Wednesday night a woman who gave
her Catherine Leonard applied at the station
house for lodging, which was granted her In . short
time after wards she complained Of being very unwel
Doctor Franklin was sent for and in few minutes de-
hvered her Of a still. born child
FIRE IN WLIIAMDuRG.--0n Wednesday evening last,
shortly after SIX o'clock fire discovered in the
terfve lumber yard Of Mr. A. b Brink erh Off corner Of
First and South Fourth streets Williamsburg It ap-
pesred TO have origin sed in the lower part Of the yard
between two very large piles Of lumber and can only be
attributed to Dcendisrsm But for the vigorous ex-
erons Of the Pire Department the destruction would
have hsen very great as So much infammsbe material
was al around The loss Is estimated at about 81 000
said to be covered by insurance.
FirE.-At hall. past ten o'clock Wednesday night,
IRE broke cut In the house No. IL Chrystie street
which was extiDguished, with but trifiing damage
RUS 0vER.-on Wednesday evening. q Mrs Lane,
who resides at No. los Washington street. over
by stage near the corner of yesey and Washington
streets but was not seriously injured 0cer Fish Of the
third ward police convey ed her TO her residence.
GRASp AssrAL TukSerr THE NEw YoRK ExpRrss
Ms A great number CT express wagons some drawn
tandem and unicorn stylewere driven along Broadway
ye,e.'sy scnr,ms day. y the employee. Of the df-
stsnon during their progress through the ety
ALERT HosE COMPANY, No 3, BRooKlYs This com.
pany consisting Of seventy five men, passed office
yesterday with their new hose carriage and saluted and
gave three cheers for the NEW YoRK HERALD They are
very fine body Of men, and the carriage is Of the
most beautiful We have seen--its panels adorned
with reprssentstions Of the graces sdmirably and skill
fully painted by Mr. Ryer The whole affair was very
elegant turn out.
C.MDES AND ANBor RALhoAp-The train for Phils-
dephia via Csmdsn and Amboy, which has heretofore
left New York at p NJ has been discontinued for the
pesent.
MILITARY.
The following military volunteer companies went
target excursiohe en- ThursdAy christmas day) and
presented very crcdabls and soldierke appearanc.
The Cornwel Guards, Captain T. Moonan, numbering
thirty hve muskets. Six prizes contended for,
which consisted Of sver cup, half dozen silver spoons
tso gold pencil cases and splendid Bible and were
d. Baker, J. Quiniau, and J. Freed.
The Mike Burns Guards, Captain M. Murray proceed
ed to the Thatched Cottage Jersey City The prizes
Regsn; second cup Of the material. 10 Edward
Ason third do 70 Charles Benson; fourth, gold pen
ell, to John Pryer fifth, silver cup TO John 0Nsal
sixth. do TO stickler Morrison; seventh hsndsoms
wreath, TO Daniel Boucher.
The M. G. Smith Guard, Captain wisner, went to Io-
boken Six prizes which consisted Of four silver cups
and tvo wreatbs, awarded 10 the best arksmsn
namey;-Mesrs M. Trentvell, J. Flick, Thomas Burke
Conway, W Gowdey ,sndR Cowen.
The Lindsey Blues, Captain William Day, number
ing thirty muskets The prizes awarded vere:-Frst,
silver Knife fork and spoon, 70 Captain Day; second
ten dollar gold piece TO Lieut. r. Roberts, third silver
shield to Augustus Miller fourth, gold pencil TO B.
gold ring, TO O. Linden.
The Independent Pearl Guard, Captain J. NJ Cham
berain, accompanied BY the Brookiyn cornet Band
vent 70 tne Ihatched Cottage Jersey City They num-
The Second Company Colon Blues, Captain Edward J.
Fearon, proceeded 70 Mr.. Hatnelds, Greenwood L. l.
A number Of prizes were distributed; among others,
musket, TO Captain Fesron gold pencil. to J secor
pencil Of the same material 70 v. Virgins ocket TO
W Root; ring, TO J. Glasacter; hat, TO Mr. Tuni-
soni book, to 9. svartsi a trunk, TO J. stinson