New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1853-08-31
Nem!11ork Dailp Gribune.
PHILADELPHIA.
Homicide - Results OF Drunkenness - Temperance
Nominations. Sc.


Nominations. sc.
cOue'POndebce of The Ny, 7 TTIS RIB en-, sa
Yesterday morning lad named Robert Curry II
years of sge in company with his brother few years
older and smother lad proceeded To farm near the
v odlard Cemetery. on the Darby Road west of the
that Robert in lot knocking down the fruit when
lad apparently or fifteen years of came
Of house in the immediate vicinity and chased him
out of the inclosure Asr he had done this he threw
stone at him which Robert picked up and threw back
The three lads turned away, and had got into the
road when the lad within the fence picked up heavy
stone and threw Il at Robert striking him back the
ard knocking him down in state Of insensioity he
recovered however and was enabled to walk home
conn ainng the way of pain in his head Upon his
arrival his fathers residence he again complained that
be was quite unwel H. immediately put to bed and
continued get until halfpast clock last even
ing when he died. -
At an earlyhourth morning officers Wood and Godey
Of the Mayors special department repaired to the scene Of
the affair and arrested John Cumming Jr- the alleged
perretrstor of the homicide The officers accom-
panied by VIM Curry the brother Of the deceased John
Cummings SEN the father Of the prisoner had procured
a warrant from Alderman Hudson of West Philadelphia.
for the of VIM Curry charge Of larceny of his
fruit This warrant he endeayored to serve and. as
pretext for defeating the ocers he insisted upon taking
his son before the Alderman as witness
This course OF course resisted crowd gathered
and considerable excitement the result The father
struck the officers several blows. and they finally forced
him into the carriage and took hn with them 10 the May
ors office Among those who opposed Messrs Wood and
Godey in the discharge of their duty was physician who
resides in the vicinity
The evidence before Mayor Gipn substantially the
seine the above OF the facts The boy was
committed await further hearing An effort was made
have prisoner released on BAIL hut the Mayor ana the
District Attorney refused accede 10 the arrangement
until after the Coroner has investigated hematter post
norton examination of the remains is TO be held TO day,
BIZ direction OF the Coroner.
The elder Cummings held in $500 bail 10 answerthe
charge of assault and battery on the officers ~
Last night, about IL clock, man named William
Quinn laborer years Of age. while loboring under
an ATT ne Of ma an leaped
window of house in the of the Baltimore Railroad
ID, pot He was taken the Pennsyvan Hospital but
badly injured that he only survived about nan an
hour after he reached the institution
About two o'clock this morning, one Of the city watch
found James Mcconnell lying on the sidewalk III
Pine st. between Ashton and Schuylkl Front ss suffer
ing much pain He taken 10 the Pennsylvania Hos
pita where was ascertaned that he had suffered aeon
pound Of the left and otherwise severely
Injured externally The sufferer under the influence
of mania potu and while in that condition had jumped
from the third story window of house.
The police quite heavy this morning Dur
10" deal 81 IN er sna e a n q tn ne eosa
Most not all this work 10 be attributed to the present
Ecense laws and the readiness with which the young and
hot headed procure intoxicating liquors to excite and
mfdco n hem.
The Nominating Committee appointed by the town
meeting in favor OF Consolidation Saturday evening
nominated portion of the ticket for State Legislature
viz:
John W Stokes, of Spring Garden, for Senator.
Andrew Miller OF Moyamensng and VIM X Thomp-
son, OF Southwark, for the House OF Representatiyes
when the balance Of the ticket will be selected.
The Prohibtory Liquor Law Convention met this morn
ing ut Franklin Hall. Sixth below Arch st., pursuant TO
adjournment The regular officers presided
Rev. Mr. Greenbanss addressed the Throne OF Trace
A motion made that the Convention proceed to
nomr ate ticket for the State Senate and Assembly rom
the city This gave rise lengthy discussion and finally
motion made that the whole subject be laid upon the
table. The motion was lost
The Convention then proceeded to make a SELECTION
which resulted as follows
For State Senate-Eli X Price.
For Assembly Samuel A. AIlbone, Charles Robb, lhos
8 Smith. VI W. Baldwin.
An Executive Committee was appointed to make colec
tons deay the expenses of the election and TO revise
the nominations.
Tie Convention adjourned to meet the 9th Of Sep
tember.
PHILADELPHIA Tuesday, Aug 90 1855
Two well dressed boys but "A years Of age were before
Mayor Gipin yesterday, having been picked up IN the
street in state of beastly intoIcation
The Wing City and County Conferees met this morn
ing at the County Court House good portion Of the
session was occupied by discussion the respective
ella ms sets Of delegates from Aramingo After the
question decided by the admission Of one o. ,ne con
tending parties the Conference proceeded 10 paio' ''
candidate for District ATTORNEY u,,
Mr. Reed was accordingly declared the nominee for the
Office OF District Attorney.
The Conference then proceeded to ballot for eand date
for County Treasurer The following was the reso 81
the frst ballot. Martin Boraef, II j: NJ Coleman 70
james Galbreath, % Samuel w Weer %; Thomas
McGiGb, 81; Wm II. Kern 20.
There ben choice a secOnu Ohiiot "ar
resulted a. follows Boraef 6 Coleman, g Galbreath
II; Weer "a; McGraih q Kern. "a Bird l.
There was st choice and the Conference adjourned
10 meet again at clock this afternoon
The Clerical Temperance Convention met IN me Lee
ture Room II the Presbyterian Church Washington
Square this morning Rev Durbin was called to the
chair Rev Mr. Dickinson appointed Secretary
The can of the meeting was read by Rev Mr. DUFF.
field who gave encouraging accounts Of the progress OF
the Temp. rance throughout the state .
A series Of resolutions offered by Rev Mr. Duf
field urging the proIrety OF prompt action on the part Oh
the clergy in promoting the Of Temperance and o.
/ tahli hing prohIbliory Law
The following resolution offered By Mr. Brainerd was
sd That eLersy city desire md Inspire pro
the Of the land and dspore he position
s-nsss b. hSh pubic welfare and h.ppins
hey be al. ut nds th 1nhoy ane hsy are
vitisut .tris M At The inrusrce Of the law.
lie Iesolu.ions Mr. Dufeld were now taken ~ sep
arafey ard after being amended were adopted Among
the r.soluOns for the appointing 81 Comricer
Of elergymen Of from each denomination To- Prepe
an sdtress TO the religious community, commencing 'he
caufe 10 their earnest and cordial prayers 80.
HE Native American County Convention met tins morn
ing at the County Court Hoase. AMER caing me ron
series of resolutions offered By JOIN Painter Oh
Remington n favor % ,s, wieb a. motion to Law on
The tahle or the D. prevailed by majority OF seven
Comm ttee Wa appointed 70 apforion the hstrcts,
ard the Convention took recess ior hai an hou1
Tn. Democratic Comfy Convention adjourned TO meet
ths MO mig at the Commissioner Hall Northern Lber-
tee ON calling the roll appeared that only eight were
present il required eighty two to make quorum There
NOT being the requisite number the members adjourned
until clock The chief business Of the Convention 10
an Executive Committee and consider certain
lations offered at the last meeting
Tie Coroner held Inquest this morning in the Of
Young Curry DR. Duffy was examined and testified that
he rad made pot norton examination Of the remains.
ard that the death Of The lad caused BIZ coneusOn
Of The brain the esut Of blow Several other witnesses
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