The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-06-16

driving and how often do see them running races
thing must be done those vehicles which in MANY re-
epects intolerable will become q nuisance that
must and shall be put down.
NV YoRK MEsHoDsr ErIscopAL CosrERrscE- The
proceedings Of this body yesterday forenoon consisted
chiefly in the ordination of deacons and elders The
Rev Bishop Morris preached the sermon from John xv
TO- at the conclusion of which he ordained the following
by the laying of hands:-To the Office OF Deacon
Rev. Messrs. Andrew j. Hunt, Henry d. Mead Thos b.
Smith. Charles s. Brown William NJ Nelson William
Goss, James H. Hauxhurst Noble Levitt jeremiah Will
lard, James W. Macomber Milo Couchman, James W
Smith, Thomas II. Smith To the Office of Eider-Wilam
q. Browning, William Osrander Benjamin NJ Adams
Uriah Me- sitter, Orin p Matthews Marquis M Curtis
George w. Knapp Samuel G. Stevens, Adee Vail David
Lyman After this ceremony the communion ad
mnistered by Rev. Mr.. Richardson first to the new
preachers, and then to the church members who were
present The closing prayer was offered by Rev. r. b.
Sandford after which the conference adjourned
FmE.-About half past Monday evening a fire
discovered in the building on the southeast
of Broadway and Broome street which was soon
extnguished. with trifng damage.
WAsmNeToN's HEADQUARTERS pEsrRoyEp-Yesterday
morning about half past o'clock fire broke in the
five story brick building the Of Broad Pearl
streets, known washingtons Headquarters occupd by
+ Buermcyer. a hotel The fire first dscoy ared
by policeman Worthmcr, fthe First ward police in the
water closet attached to the house The flames soon
spread through the stairway communicated to the
stories and extended for the whole length Of the build
ing Considerable excitement prevailed; the inmates
at the windows. screaming and rushing about
jumped from the windows climbed down the
waterpouts while saved ~ falling the
Dgs Before the fire could be extDguished the third fourth
and fifth stories destroyed 1t Is not accurately
known how the fire originated but is supposed to have
been the work of an incendiary woman whose name
has not been aimed sprung from Sd story window
and escaped without serious injury named Lane
is still missing 1t is supposed he lies buried in the ruins
All the rest of the boarders saved The remen
busy engaged during the forenoon in tearing down the
walls The Chief Captains Leonard Hopkins and Bren-
nah with large police force were present and rendered
efficient service
ANOTHER ATTEMPT TO MunpER.--Jas Smith, VINO keeps
nT
yesterday arrested charged with having the pre-
vous evening fired pistol loaded with shot and ball at
Quinn and Smiths wife had had some difficulty, and
she seized hold OF him and pushed him the steps into
the porter house of one Brady, who kept immedi-
ately Smiths place There Smith followed and de-
lberately fired the pistol at Quinn lie was taken before
Justice Bogart who held him to bail in $780, to
the charges.
morning an unknown man observed total into the
river foot of Dover The noise of the spashing in
the water drew several to the Of rescue The body
was subsequently recovered An inquest was held on the
body by Coroner Ives 1t supposed the deceased
ntoxicates at the time Of the falling into the water
FATAL ADMINISTRATIONS Ives held an inquest on
Monday at No. 44 Cherry street. upon the body of
nclus Diendrew lad II years of age who to his
deaf by becoming entanged in the rigging of yawl
cordingly. An inquest also held the body Of
Catherine Casey child only eight years of age whose
parents reside in Thirty street between Ninth and
Tenth avenues whose death was caused by fail 1t
seems the child was at play and fell off fight OF stairs
ipfictpg injury which caused death in short time
About nine O'Clock on Tuesday morning Caspar Tay-
Tor, residing at No 3lS West Seventeenth street,
while attempting to stop span of horses, which
running with great speed through Ames street, was
knocked down. the carriage passing over his person and
sustained Injuries of serious character that he died
his late residence where the Coroner will hold an inquest
to day Deceased was a chandler by profession, was
wealthy and highly respected The Coroner held in
quest yesterday at No 20 Stone street upon the body
Cecilia Silverhorn child nine years old who died from
injuries accidentally received Thursday afternoon.
Deceased while crossing Broad street accidentally
against bar of hon which protruded from cart and
struck upon the head with such violence that she
died in consequence verdict OF accidental death was
rendered.
AccIDENT.-On Monday afternoon. about five o'clock,
Moses Spears riding along Eighth avenue, horse
that had of in collision with his horse throw
ing Mr. Spears with great violence against the curb
stone infictng several serious wounds his head and
body carriage was procured and he was removed to
his residence No 145 Tenth by Officer Stoaritt
of the Sixteenth ward police
NovrL LAuNcH-PuRrrcAroN THE ClrY.--To be
launched this morning at o'clock from the yard Of
Messrs. Lawrence Foulks, at the head of Cherry
street. H. r. steamboat los feet long 20 feet
beam, extreme breadth 50 feet120 TONS This boat
built in 80 days, from the rough timber and is
thoroughly completed that she will proceed upon trial
trip in few days The engine built by John Bur-
beck This boat is to be employed under the City In
spector by the from this city the
butchers blood and oals, and all other unhealthy and
deetcrious substances.
THE HEAr.Yesterday the hottest day we have had
this season The sky was serene and notwithstanding the
breeze that stirring all the time. the heat
sivc. According TO the meteorological observations at
Dcatours Office in Wall street the thermometer showed
eighty degrees at midday and at three o'clock in the
afternoon In cur Office the thermometer stood as high
as eightysix
OUTRAGEOUS AssAuLr.-About one o'clock yesterday
morning. female named Maria Carpenter assaulted
in Second avenue, between Twenty first and Twenty
cond streets by gang Of rowdes who beat her violently
her cries brought Mr. willis Of No i7s East twenty first
street and friend of his to her assistance The rascas
then fled and none of the police being near escaped.
She conveyed to the Seventeenth ward station house
where medical aid was procured
CHARGE or PASSING COUNTERFEIT MoSEY.-A young
man. OF respectable appearance nan4 Franklin Burrtt
the evening OF the 9th inst 81 bill the Government
Stock Bank altered to SO at the store of Mr. j. H.
Monarque No. 22S Bowery. in payment for Panama
Der of bills on broken banks found but money
the Government Stock Bank. Justice Wood held him
for exam ination.
SON. was caught, Sunday night in the public house
call the Tea Room situated at No 81 Chambers street.
forced open with jimmy and the negro was found
secreted under the counter ready for plumber bat the
speedy discovery made by the officer interrupted the
rogue in carrying off any property The accused was
committed for trial by Justice Bogart
ExcuRsIoN-The first company Continental Guard,
under the command of Captain J. 9. Helme will visit
18th inst to celebrate the anniversary Of the battle of
Bunker Ill., They leave at O'Clock A. NJ, in the
steamboat Aida, from the foot of Murray street
RrGATTA.-A boat race came of yesterday at White
hall between two fouroarcd boats, for pu1D Of 5000
The boats entered for the the America and the
o. U. A. The distance rowcd about ten miles being
from stake boat off the Battery around Robins Reef
Light and back. The America the winner Of the
purse and in nearly half mile ahead of her anita
gonist
Movements OF Individuals.
ARRIVALS THE HOTELS. YEsrERDAy.-At the Irving
A. Kramer. New Orleans; r. Richardson. Chicago; Gen.
Flournoy, Arkansas; Col r. Campbell H. G. Pratt, St.
Louis: W Smithson Washington; j. Ledoux Louisiana;
Benz Perkins Boston. At the American--Col Ed
Hale, Thos Williams NJ. Kimba. H. Stanwood Boston;
Capt. Spray Albany. At the Astor-C. NJ. Taylor, DR..
Everill, Virginia; H. Saunders, Kentucky Dr. Norcom,
California; T. Peabody. u. Dana Boston, l.. Kinsley,
Cuba All the hotels yesterday, crowded with cti-
yops NJ Rosfon THAR IL. xt;~ Con,ar