The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-03-12
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Tm WEATHER Yesterday was one Of the most disa-
the rain fell necessarily During the morning snow and
hail fell several times Umbrellas of all descriptions we're
in great demand no doubt to day. great many pso
pie viii be minus that article, which is valuable alone
r, as Gay The people win however reap great bsnsdt
through the careessness of city fathers In very
dirty condition. will be In toerable state of cleanliness
wnich Is o rare occurrence in these days.
| REPUBLICAN FRIENDS InuASp-A meeting of this 90
ciety was held last evening at Tammany Hail. for the
TO s s
this month On ;setpn Mr.. OMalley chosen chair
man for tho Occasion, committee Of five Was appointed
70 nlre room and make as.ansemsnts TOT dinner
committee Of three was also appointed to super.:
printing OF tickets and circulars number of guests
were invited to join with them in celebrating the day
Among the most distinguished names Thomas Fran
els heagher, Richard OGorman, John B. Dillon and Mr.
savage The price of the tickets fixed at two dollars
EACH On notion each member enrolled his name In
book member of the society. Mr.. OMaley oho-
sen Chairman and G. H. Kevin and Mr.. Boyle Secrcts-
res, to act on the occasion.
FALL OF New BunDNGs.-On Friday, portion Of .
range OF new houses situated in Twenty second street.
between Seventh and Eighth avenues, fell with tremen
dous crash. Seven masons at work the walls,
and ten laboers the ground at the time of the aco
dent, and strange to say two of the the
only ones hurt. The names Of the injured men are,
Henry Storms residing at 172 West Twenty sixth street.
and Valentine McCutchy residing at I42 West Eighteenth
street The accident was caused by the breaking Of
beam thereby drawing the walls with It, The buildings
were owned by Mr. Tunison The builders Thompson
Acker. Captain Stevenson with full platoon Of mon.
was Immediately the spot and assisted Hook and Lad
der Company No 2 in pulling down such remaining Por-
masons employed the building had most miraculous
escape as they were at work the third story at the
ume OF the accident Storms and McCuchy the injured
parties are considered to be of danger No blame In
dental.
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE German, named Christian
Ahrens made desperate attempt ut suicide yesterday
morning 1t appears that he committed short
time since to the City Prison. upon charge Of petit
ceny, and yesterday when unnotced he took up knife
and attempted to cut his throat infctng most terrible
cash. which penetrated the windppe and divided several
of the leading arteries Upon being discovered the knife
was Immediately taken away from him, and Doctor
Cove the physician to the prison. sent for Previous 70
the Doctors asxiai Ahrens attempted to enlarge the
wound with q lancet, which he had about his person.
Doctor Coyen snsseeded in securing the arteries with
pita the ssped very anxious TO tear of the ban
daees and he be narrowly watched It is thought
that Ahrens is physician by profession but he entered
himself as u barber upon the prison record.
FRH,-About O'Clock yesterday morning, Gre broke
out in the cabinet shop 81 Edrdge street. but it
terday morning, fire was discovered in the building
No. 200 Water street. which quickly exiting aished
with few pals of water.
carpenters shop of Conrad Magra in Third street.
avenue A, which was totally consumed The loss will
amount to about $500, which there is insurance.
One of Mr.. Magrafs men somewhat burned in At
tempting to extingush the flames
DEATH BY DRowNIYG.-On Thursday night, about eight
o'clock an unknown man. native Of Germany Proceedsd
board the Hamilton ferryboat Montauk while lying
in her slip this side, and from unknown cause,
fell overheard and before assistance could be rendered.
sunk to rise The deck hands and passengers
board the boat made effort to him. but before
the feboat could be launched he disappeared beneath
the surface Of the water The unfortunate had just
arrived here from Germany and proceeding to Brook
yn in order to his brother whe has resided there for
some years.
ONE THE ROYAL FAMnY.-N is reported there Is .
prince of royal blood who instead Of guiding the ship Of
State guides the horses before Of the omnbuses that
passes through Broadway. Can discerning public point
out the royal driver2
BOARD SUPERVISORS. not having been q
quorum at the last appointed meeting the Mayor has
convened the Board for Monday next at four O'Clock.