The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-02-23

minutes, before medical aid could be procured. The
deceased, ct the time, ct the store. No "a Pine
the iody was to the rssdsnes q the
ingy.
DEATH ~ DnowsrSc.-Corsn sr Ger held an inquest
ON Friday at Pier No. l. East river on the body OF
William Gilbert, aged as years native Of New Bruins
wick, who came to his cath by falling from the
schooner Leopsrt into the river on Wednesday night
The deceased It seems. was cook on board the said
schooner, and while endeavoring to get board
assistance could be rendered. The captain Of the
schooner caused several persons to grapps tor the
deceased and his body was found yesterday morning
ysrdict-desth by accidental drowning.
SUDDEN DEATH CAUSED IsrEarER ArcE.-Coroner
Geer was yesterday called to hold an inquest ct
on the body Of Peter Cochrans aged 81 years bern In
ireland, who was found dead In the said shop yester
day morning. The deceased 1t seems was . very In.
temperate man and his sudden death was attributed
to the above named causes. Verdict accordingly.
Accountable Coroner likewise held an inquest At
No 100 Pitt street, on the body of Mary Moore who
came to her death suddenly, in consequence Of in
temperate habits. Verdict accordingly
ANOTHER srREEr ArFAR.-As Mr.. Benjamin Gal.
braith was walking down Broadway about five or six
street, he met by De Witt G. Graham, who
companed by man who called himself a mariner
as he passed them but gentleman who saw them at
the time heard one OF Thorn say to the other There,
gentleman then saw them turn and follow Mr. GAL
braith until they overlook him, and when they did
overtake him, accosted him. and after applying to him
feversl epithets, De Witt q. Graham struck him In
which he joined by his friend. Mr.. Gsbrsith
walking With Q at the time, with which he de-
Tended himself sAdreturned the blows he received
the heads Of his assailants until he stepped by
the crowd who collected. The sailor arrested
and taken to the station house and De Witt Graham
disappeared.
FRr-At half past six o'clock, Friday evening the
dry goods store Of Mr.. A. Gurst, 27S, Bowery took
fire In CONSCIENCE Of the goods hanging in the window
coming in contact with the gas light Extinguished
by policemen Brien and Bracken.
der of John u. Murray, Esq, Fifth avenue,
10th street. broken open ut Eve O'Clock, Friday
morning, through the front cellar grating. The bur-
glars then forced the door leading from the cellar ts
the base ment and passed directly to Mr.. Murray's
bedroom In entering which they awoke him. and, Al
though Immediately pursued they effected their es-
cape. The rascas had made sm pie arrangements fer
their exit by opening the doors ding into the yard
and placing ste p ladder against the fence. Nothing
Of value taken That part OF the city at
infested with burglars, no lees than four dwellings
having been entered within ten DAYS, and although
the police do their share towards the protection
Of property the themselves should their
houses with suitable taste nipgs.
PROCEEDS OF THE BALL IN COMPLIMENT To JOHN HATH
wATE.-A short time since we noticed a ball about TO
and engaged ss inspector of hacks. 1t was given
him by the Hack Association account of his daa.
gerous llness, and having wife and children depend
ing on him tor support The ball has since come OF
The tickets sold amounted to S646; donations. $3s;
and received at the door S29-totsl, 500 SO The
peDses amounted to $3.50 80; thus leaving the net
proceeds $3.50