New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-10-29


strike the blow twas set up on the trial. that he did
TO- If at all from apprehension Of bodily harm, but
the Court of Appeals has held in HE case that man i.
bound in every way avoid personal encounter and
il only when be cannot escape with safety that he il
thorized where there is imminent danger Of his recev
ing great bodily harm TO act the offensive The par
ties tried and sentenced believe in the carly
part Of sst year.
DARING ATTksPT AT ARsOy-Last even
ing than 1900 persons were again assembled in
the Temperance Tent, corner Of Thireeuth-st. and
Eghth-sv. At about o'clock most daring attempt
made TO set fire to the Tent large lighted torch
was thrown upon the roof and the canvas was soon
in blaze ladder used in the Tent at hand. and
was held up by several men, while went up and
extinguished the fire with his hands. Had this at
tempt succeeded, in all probability large number Of
lives would have been sacrificed. Thus reckless Of hui
man life well ofbuInsR Happiness. morals and the
public welfare, the opponents OF Temperance.
What say the people OF this City TO such IN attempt to
siife free discussion Of this subject
When the torch was thrown Mr. Warren, Of the City
Anisnce was speaking. Fastening bis eye upon the
burning canvas be said: That torch will kndle in
the breasts Of the freemen of this City fire ofinagns
ton against the LIQUOR traffic that will not be quenched
till an eouvaen. 10 the Maine Law has swept the gros
shops utterly from the City. This single event will
give US the Maine Law OF least year sooner This
declaration was responded to by the immense audience
with six hearty cheers.
Atthis moment II wa announced by Mr. c. C. Leigh,
President of the meeting, that the daring ncendary
who had periled thousand lives, had not escaped the
wstchful eye of the Police but that he was arrested
and safely lodged in the Staton-House Three cheers
a,
tinued with no further interruption till 10 o'clock.
Tho meeting thus adjourned till this evening at :!
o'clock when they will reassembe to hear Rev. L. H.
| Chapin's speech.
The MYSTERY OF THE DIsAPPTARANcE OF
I'm. CHRIsToPHrR MrLLEN soLyED-T1a Gentleman
still Alirs-We noticed in edition OF the 10th inst
the mysterious disappearance Of Mr.. Christopher Mil
len, gentleman 20 years Of age who on the morning
of the day previous had arrived in the City and put
at the public house of Mr. Terrence Branngan No. 1913
West-st., but who early hour the same morn
Ing accompanied by two Of the attaches of the house
had lett for the purpose of going the boat for his bag
gage, and had not since been heard from. The two
persons who left with him were arrested on suspicion
Of there being foul play their part, ard were con-
fined until examination could be had. Yesterday
morning Justice Bogart received communication from
Is.
and Special County Judge, stating that Mr.. Men was
resding that place with his wife md had been there
since the 18th inst. From inquiry made into the
matter OF his sudden disappearance, tappears that in
stead of leaving the house go TO the boat with the
two men, he went alone and engaged cerman to take
his baggage to Mr.. Branngan's Hotel. The carnsn
desicpedy took different route from that pointed ont
10 him. and after travelling for about two miles followed
by Mr. Minen stopped at porter house, where he de-
posted lis load Mr. NJ fearing to leave his baggage
alone did not return Mr. Brsnngans house, but as
hs place of destination Rondou took the boat for
that place leaving his wife at Mr.. BIS She not know
ing where he had gone. the following day went to
Rondou where she found him. The publication Of the
sudden disappearance did not come to the ears OF Mr.
Mllen until yesterday, when Mr.. Branligan, feeling
that the reputation of his house had been in measure,
compromised went to Rondout for the purpose of as
certang If possible something about the missing gen
ileman and there had the satisfaction of interview
with him. The two individuals, Thomas Neais and
Hugh Murray who under arrest on suspicion, were
discharged few days since, and must now appear in
the eyes of the public and their friends as innocent men,
ANOTHER MYSTERIOUS DIsAfPEARANcE.-
German named Francis Hermann Berndt, carver by
trade who until recently boarded in the house No. l49
past and fears are entertained that he has been
dered II appears that Monday Of last week he was
married 10 a young woman residing in Williamsburgh
and on the following day accompanied By his wife, Wis
tied several Of their friends On the afternoon OF that
day he disappeared and has not since been heard Of
Yesterday morning his wife called ct the Office of the
Chief Of Police and stated the circumstances Officer
Keefc was dispatched TO the house in Washing
where the missing man had lived and had interview
with the proropretor OF the house who stated TO him
that the baggage sti there but refused to deliver
up lie Notwithstanding the officer any other
information Mr. b. nj the time ofhis disappearance was
dlessed in blue coat, white striped vest and
pants black hat and boots. lie i % years OF age.
Previous to his leaving he drew $50 which he had
dopose from one of the banks and this with valuable
gold watch has also disappeared with him His wife
and friends fear that he has been fouly dealt with and
appears very strange tina, he should intentionally leave
70 soon after getting married Excrtons now being
made ascertain his whereabouts ana further light
will ba thrown upon the affair ia the course OF today
ANOTHER New CHURCH.-The cOngrega-
ton recently orranizeda st. lukes Hail. in Hud .ons
ard known as the Westminster Church, of which Rev.
John Little is pastor have selected site for a new
church in Twenty-second-st between sixth and
Seyenthavs. The locations excellent one and the
congregation intend Immediately erect plain sub
stantisl melium.sized cdifce-.uch they can
raise by their effort. with the assistance of their
friends without involving themselves in burdensome
debt Already several OF Mr.. Littlos members, are
informed have contributed $1,000 each toward the
church.
L,uSCH.-The new L. s steamship built
for Mr. Geo. Law by Mr.. ". H. Webb (ol which
gave description on Monday) was launched from the
foot Of sixth St otsi o'clock yesterday morning The
vessel gided from the stocks in fine Style AMI there
large number OF persons present to witness
tie scene. She was towed around the Morgan
Iron Works. foot of Tenthst, where the engines and
hoer- will he INT in and -he lis 10 be ready for Saline