New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-02-25
tered and robbed Brsnlsy was detained for further
examination,

- The intermediate examination of the
classes IN Columbia College. which has been ia pro-
areas daily, (oundays exceptsd) since Monday, "a
INST, Was terminated on THURSDAY. IL was thorough
ano searching and satisfied those who felt interest
enough IN Collegiate Education 20 attend occasion
any OF the efficiency of the system Of instruction In
our ancient College. After few DAYS recess, the Col
ifge studies will be resumed in March. On Monday,
ISL MDch, there viii be the semi annual exercises
OF Exclamation in the chapel and the public estrio
u'ions OF the testimonials OF merit to the deserving
scnoisrs OF the dlffersn classes. This Is always an
interesting ceremonial and being Pablo, the chapel
IS usually crowded. The hour of commencing viii
De - O'CLOCK, AM. Candidates for admission TO the
freshmen Class, will be examined the Preced-
ne Saturday, In the chapel, from 10 to ls O'Clock
Robert Beeching, a lad 8 years of age,
whose parents reside at No SO Perry St. was killed
Oh Morosy afternoon, by falling from the roof of
house, corner of Blocker ami Perry.sts He was
stsnciDg upon the roof witnessing the procession
when Was passing az the time. when by some means
De zen to the pavement, and died from the injuries
received shortly a'terward Coroner Ives held an
INQUEST upon the BODY, and verdict of accidental
death was rendered by the Jury.
"A woman named Catharine Flynn, was
arrested on Monday, charged with thro wing kettle
OF polung water over the face and neck OF Mrs.
mary Mchown, scalding her seriously. 1t appears
that Mrs. McKown called at the place OF residence
OF the accused atthe corner Of Avenue A and i4Ih.
st or the purpose OF getting pail OF Croton water,
wneh quarrel ensued and the assault was COM
mi''ed She was committed by Justice Mounfo.t
for examination.
AS the Fulton ferry-bOat Gowanus
was halfway across from Brooklyn to Ne FORK,
shortly after O'Clock Monday night,
spectacle looking man, who was leaning on the rail-
ing OF the boat, near lady and one OF the deck
hands, suddenly sprang over. An alarm was In
stantly given, and every effort mace to save the un.
fortunate man, but the flood tide running strongly
al the time, he was carried away and drowned.
There is an error in THE Tribune this
morning. that ought to be corrected. The old printer
slIucec 70 is Charles HoLT, ana not Hail. This cor
rection may be ofimporance, should another edition
OF Thomas History of Printing be published, and
The Tribune quoted as authority
Feb. %, 1859. An OLD PAINTER.
Eureka Lodge, No. III, l. 0. of o. F.
OF this City last week voted TO present and did pre-
SENT an elegant block of white marble, Of the dmen
sons of that given by the City OF Washington, 10 be
placed in the National Monument, now erecting at
Washing ton, in honor of the Father OF his Country
The Ball in aid Of the Jewish Hospital
given at Nbos Saloon on the 4th inst realized the
handsome sum Of 81 ,034 l6, and the Committee
under whose able management it was conducted,
have handed the sum over to the Treasurer, H. Hen
bricks, Esq
MIR. J. Phillips Phenix, of this City, but
native of Monsto wn, has presented the Presoyte.
rlan Church Of that place with town clock, valued
AT A10O