New-York daily tribune., 1854-07-12

ponslds No. ~ Broad-st The frame bears the follow
ing inscriptions Presented TO Capt Robert Crs hion, by
the merchants OF Boston in testimony of his noble con-
duct in saving part Of the passengers and of the
San Francisco.
ARREST OF SUNDAY LIQUoR SELLKRs.--The Ninth
Ward Police yesterday arrested eleven liquor dealers for
selling liquor Sunday last; contrary to law. They
held by Justice Clark for examination.
Gross C,RxIEssSEss-ExrEysrvE CoSrLAeR,rros
PREvExrEp-Last evening about o'clock Sergeant Cav
anach and one of the insurance patrol discovered aght IN
the cellar of the building No Maidenane, occupied BY
Mr. Scribner as liquor store &C. The police and insur-
rance watch raised the iron grating over the stooF ana
entered the cellar where they found in peck measure
of corks lighted sperm candle. The candle was stuck
among the corks and rested against the wooden measure
II had burned down below the edge Of the measure and
set fire TO several of the corks The officers, after exam
lining the premises and finding all right, closed the store
Tie measure together with the candle taken TO the
Second Ward Station and notice OF the discovery given
the Fire Marshal who subsequently went down and ex-
amined the premises of Mr.. Scribner.
Scattered about the box which the measure stood,
quantity of straw and demjohn Of liquor, while
all around on the floor was much nfammabe matter.
From the general appearance OF the premises, it was
clearly evident that the matter of placing and leaving
candle burning in such position the result OF gross
careessness the part of the occupant his clerks
Had have been for this timely discovery this large
building and perhaps many Others in the immediate vi
ciny would have fallen prey to the devouring element
FRAUDS UPoy EWIGRASTs.-A German cmigraut,
named John Braun, appeared Tuesday at the Mayors
office and complained Frs. Marshal stephens, that an
Emgrani boarding house keeper named John H. Straud,
of No. CO Greenwichs had charged aud received from
Lin the of SIC for day board for himself wife
and brother Marshal Stephens dispatched Sergt Bell after
Siraud, who soon returned with him. Straud stated in
defense that he had paid four dollars for carng complain
ant luggage from the ship his house and that he had
three dollars worth of wine but with all Of his figuring he
could make appear that his charge just and the
Marshal, not being willing that the emgrant should pay
such exorbant price for carriage, ordered the money
TO be refunded and the license of Straud revoked.
CoLuMBIA COLLEGE CoNNEScEMESr.-The Centennial
Commencement of Columbia College will be celebrated
at Niblos on Wednesday, the 96ih inst Messs. Marvin
r. Vincent Frank A. de Wint, Henry c. Marvin Cutler
c. McAliser, Reginald H. Smith and Steward l.. Wood
ford are the Committee Of Arrangements.
ARREST or DAGUERREoTYPE ARrIsrs.-The following
named persons yesterday arrested complaint of
Ihos s. Jubc OF No 80 BOwery who charges them with
practcng their business Sundays contrary to law Mr.
Reeves corner of Grandst. and Bowery; Mrs. Bauch,
No. ll3 Bowery; Mr.. Brle, No. l56 Bowery; Mr.. Bar
kelow No. 1872 Bowery; Mr.. Reed, No 90 Bowery; Mr..
Weston, No. 1872 Chatbam-st. They taken to the
Second District Police Court and held for examination.
KILLED BY A FALL.-Ellen Meyer child two and
half years of age, while at play yesterday morning
third story window the house OF her parents No. IL
Gansevoorts accidentally fell ou of it to the pavement
and was instantly killed. Coroner Wilhelm held in
quest upon the body and verdict of accidental death
rendered by the Jury.
AsoTHER Revolutionary HERo GoSg.-A great
many persons and indeed all the Continental corps will
remember hale and healthy old man. who, year ago
in this City, and took part in the celebration OF the
Fourth of July His name Daniel Spencer. Yester
day elegraphic dispatch received by his sonnlsw
Mr. l.. w Parkes OF No. li7 Frankin-st announcing his
sudden demise the afternoon OF the 9TH instant Mr.
Spencer had attained the extraordinary age of ninety five
years and when we last him. seemed not more feeble
than Of sixty. When the war broke out MIR. Spen.
abandoned trade to which he had been apprenced
by his parents, and volunteered in the Revolutionary
army. He attached 20 the cavalry service, aud
stationed most Of the time either in NewJersey or West
chester County in the vicinity OF this City We recoect
hearing him describe the gloomy period OF the war which
succeeded the defeat of troops Long Island and
the occupation Of the City by General Howe After
army had evacuated the Island and taken refuge in West
chester County Mr.. Spencer with few Others fire.
queny selected by General Washington 10 ac: as his
body guard in reconnoitorng the position of the enemy
He recapi,ulaed several very narrow escapes during
these excursons and time the branches OF tree
under which the COmmander-n Chief was standing with
gass in hand ridded almost TO pieces by Of
cannon shot Mr. Spencer bore testimony to the coolness
Of Washington in all emergencies of this kind never hav
ing him exhibit the least unmanly fear Nnetyhye
years That Is good old IN these days OF disease
and death. Mr. Spencer however, had powerful con-
situtoD which although il had seen much hardship on
the battlefield had been broken down by the de-
bita,ing of fashionable life Temperance and
frugality with a contened frame OF mind, had heightened
his years almost century. One after another the sons
of 70 dropping into their graves, and in few years
the last viii have gone Sunday Times
FATAL FALL.-A child 81 years OF age named james
Congan whose parents reside at No. 23O Avenue b. was
instantly killed yesterday morning By accidentally falling
of third story window. The child was standing
upon chair close the window his mother being near
at the time when reached for object and fell
headlOng the pavement. Coroner Wilhelm held an IN
quest upon the body and the Jury rendered verdict OF
Accidental DEATH
AccIDEST.-Edward Sterling lad l6 years OF age,
Monday fell from the fourth st0ry 10 the lower hoor
premises No. 10 Sprucest and sustaining fracure OF
the leg and besides received severe bruises lie was
conveyed to the New. York Hospital by the police.
SrsPIcIos OF BuRGLAKY.-A man named Charles w.
Thompson yesterday arrested suspicion OF having
entered the house of Mr. Sinclair No. 754 Broadway and
stolen thereirom property to the value OF s40 lie was
held by Justice Clark for examination.
tAiysrtisementI
The great army of strangers now passing through
City Places find Roors No Ss3 Brood
sy the best D.saerTesa Galley snd ths n9s and
finished ESenesses taken where IN the World CAL and see
IAGyertisereIt.l
John enters Charley's Office. Joha-See here,
Charley you exchange some notes with me.
ha only want tnsI TO leave - ecatss with nay own note