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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-06-17
PROM SEVERAL EYE-wITNEssEs.

About o clock last evening" two named james
Glossy, and John Mcintyre while drinking in porter
house. called the Manhattan kept by John Thomas, at
No. q Chambersst got into an alteration owing 10 one
of them charging the other with being Free Mason,
which he denied Whereupon they came out upon the
side walk in front Of the porer-house apparently for the
purpose of going their several homes Glossy in turn
ing to 90 awey asked Mcintyre shake hands with him.
but he refused to do co. The Policeman who was near
BY endeavored induce Mcintyre to go home but while
he was talking to him. Mcintyre broke away from him.
and ran up TO and struck the old Glossy, violent
blow in the mouth, causing the blood to flow freely.
The policeman again endoavored TO get him away, when
he turned upon and suuck him. Breaking away again
from the grasp of the policeman, he back and again
struck ClOsey-ths time behind the ear-to the ground
Sill; the policeman suppOsiny Glossy not much hurt tried
to get Mcintyre 10 20 home when several gentlemen who
were sarding by perempory ordered him to arrest the
uan for violent behavior in the public streets still not
dreaming that Glossy was seriously hurt. Mcintyre
broke from the policeman and endeavOred TO away,
but tripped and fell when the policeman again seized him.
Being strong man. he would have escaped but for the
assistance of the bystanders. Eventually, after nearly
choking the policeman, he secured. Sergeant Pol
lard arrived about this time, and the two officers
veyed tie prisoner to the Sixth Ward Police Station.
Tie injured raised up and the blood washed
from his face. He then put upon and conveyed
frs, to the Police Station and next to the Hospital where
he pronounced dead, and accordingly conveyed
back to the Sixth Ward stetion-house
The prisoner, arriving at the Station House, before
il known that the dead, manifested his Gle
Medicines by crossquesonng the officer, to such an
extent and with such nventveness, that the Lieutenant
remarked upon his sharpness and added, But, shall
have to lock you up tonight, any way
1t is proper TO add that the police officer who arrested
no ab kutra ~
from TT of sickness ard further he without his
club. 80 Mcintyre threw him around just he pleased
and lie, knowing his weakness, pursued the policy with
tie prisoner which we have narrated.
Mcintyre is said TO be notorious rufan One Of the
police officers asserted that few weeks ago he entered
the Of sick man. and while he lay helpless in bed
beat him almost IN death
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-06-17
Fatal ARRAY IN S-STREET-
An EX-POLICEM4N KILLED-ARRES 4
OF TIE PERPETRAT

Last evening not far from seven o'clock, dispute
arose in the porter house Chambersst, known as the
Manhattan between james Glossy an Ex-Poiceman
of the 10th Ward who was broken and dismissed rom
the department few weeks since, and John Mcintyre,
who keeps GROCERY in Centrest. near Leonard From
words they came to blows and during the scue Mcintyre
struck Glossy under the This took place the side
walk and Glossy being knocked senseiess fell heavily %
the pavement cutting severe cash Immediately over ms
left eve At this moment policeman Judge OF the 9th
Ward came up to separate them, when Mcintyre, as is al
lodged abused and violently assaulted him while in the
discharge of bis duty. lie was secured however anu
taken TO the Tombs where he was locked up on the OIL
GERS complaint In the time Glossy had been placed
on a cart and conveyed t, the station house, whence
by order of Coroner ODonne, he sent to the New
York Hospital. On reaching that institution however he
was pronounced dead by of the surgeons. Conse-
quenty he taken back TO the police station where his
body now les The deceased the time Of being struck
was partially intoxicated a. also Mcintyre for had
they both been perfectly sober the unfortunate affair
probably would not have occurred, neither OF them
have heretofore been considered bad 1t s not al
legged that the assaani in striking the deceased intended
to take his life.
The deceased is about so years of age, and born in
Ireland He resided at No. 81 Essexst, where he has
left wife and several children. Word was sent to them
of his death. An nquson the body will be held TO-
day when all the facts in the will be developed.
Several witnesses who heard the conversation between
the parties and the assault committed will be exam
ned before tho Coroner.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-06-17
FACTS As THEY MEET NE.
RUMsELLlNG; THE VICTIM AND THE DIS
TROiFR.-PART III.

TROiER-PARr Ill.
Hitherto have spoken of " facts as they meet us,
in regard to the patrons of the egaised traffic in in
Rumstores. Should the place where these facts have
transpred be named and rigid examination be instituted,
it would be found that thousandh part of the horrors
had not been told. II is thrilling t. have some old resi-
dent pass through the grsyeyards of this vicinity and
point out certain vast ameun of wretchedness
has found its termination for this world in the several
Gods acres which might name. Among rum drink
ers this plague has wrought tremendously. Their families
and society in general have been severely afflicted by
their intemperance although induced and completed by
strictly legal means. They ALL for the most part,
tracted The habit of drinking places where the law
authorised rum to be sold, and became sos at places
where the law did rot forbid the sale of rum.
But it would seem to an nqurng mind matter to he
looked into what is the effect of this traffic those who
engaged in il The sailor reckless TO fire the
magazine of the ship will destroy others but will he him
self escape lie who takes the sword may Kill Others in
his fury but will he himself escape perishiDg with the
sword For some years | have narrowly watched the
of rumseers with reference this point and the
facts that meet me here somewhat instructive. Let
see how they look The most successful Gquorseer Of
ny acquaintance man VINO comes possible 10
regulating an rreguarity Dr. Jewett expresses it
has only son, and he s already drunkardan outcas
prodigal. The sword in this case has fallen not
only on customers, but on the very head of him
who the sword. Another rumseller has had
delrium tremens, and promises fair to die in that way.
Another rumseler who in the business before the
light Of our day had made him sinner against light had
the grief to grandson sot before he was Of age
THIS shows, DR. Stowe of Andover says that if a good
he would not be surprised find that the
crop is no. wheat 1t does not matter the destruction
TO eEsue, whether pierces the breast of child OF
gfandChd entirely conscious entirely ignorant Of what
he is dong. The bloody business OF that barroom
was not confined 10 paying patrons but found victim at
home Another rsnseileT became earnest customer
of bis own bar to have repeated attacks Of dolriun
tremens and finally he died of this fghtiu disease His
son is fast ,reading bis fathers footsteps proving the
curse Of the business 10 be 20 tenacious and rcorse
fha, even hat most horrible end 70 which the father
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-06-17
BOIRD or EXCISE.
TWENTIETH WARD-FrRsr DAY.

TWENTIETH WARD-FIRsr DAY
Present Councnen CoNoyER, CURRY aud MccLNE.
Owing to an accident. AID. Tucker absent
The Twentieth Ward confirms 52a rumselers, male and
female of all grades Yesterday this legion besieged the
doors of the Mayors office and filed the lobby OF the Cry
Hall during the whole of the time that the Excise Board
WIGS in session. Indeed the hrOng Was SO great ana 80
turbulent wbal that the services OF hall dozen police
men were called into requson to preserve order ana
keep the office OF The Mayor from being oyerrun ny tue
crowd During the morning 81 licenses were granted
by Conover, by Curry and is by McClave. MesSrs.
Conover and Curry questioned the applicants and heia
over their claims for Amusement with ADD fucker Me-
Cavc on the contrary went ahead AM issued licenses 10
whom he pleased, legaiLng them by obtaining inc SsH"-
tnre thereto of Mayor Westeryelt.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-06-17

FOURTH or JuLY.-1he Joint Committees of the Com
mon Council on the Fourth of July Celebration met
Yesterday No definite action was taken, but IL was nm
derstood that the celebration would be more extensive
and on ere nder and tasteful scale than any pre
yous occasion of the kind this City The Committees
will have another meeting in he course OF few days
The appropriation is So sOO which is $1,000 than
that OF last year.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-06-17
BEHEEHAN, THE MURDERER.

This cuprit, confined in Riverhead JAIL awaiting
In indictment by the Grand jury and trial-which will
take place in October nexthas nearly recovered from
the wound he inflicted upon his throat and eats his food
with reshng appetite. He will casonaly converse
readily with visitor, but for the part appears sulky
and disposed TO silence.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-06-17
.WiRINE AFFAIRS.
ANOTHER STEAMSHIP.

The New-York and Havre Steamship Company have
contracted with Jacob A. Wesetve Sons for the con-
ruction fine large steamer OF about $500 tuns to re-
place the Humboldt, watch wrecked few months ago.
She be in all respects rst-cass ship Her keel VIII
be put down next week.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-06-17

Two benetts-that OF the Misses Gougenhciu at the
Broadway, and Mr. Broughams at Walack s-Sere at
tended last nigh by immense audiences and passed OIL
with great eclat.
The friends of the doorkeepes at the Broadway Thea
ter will remember that this is ticket night and the last
night of Fausius aud OF the season.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-06-17
FIRES.
r,Ry ~ QUASI ST.

~ pvAsf.sr
All olcci Yesterday afternoon FIRE broke ogt in the
our.A story Of the brick building No. eol Du"ae-s cor
ner Of Washington, occupied by A. j. Hopping q Co.
dealer in willow and wooden house ware Tho rremen OF
The district we're soon on the ground but before they
could subdue The flames the third and foaTfh stones were
nearly destroyed.
The loss OF Messrs Hopping Il Co. rs estimator 'o"s"'!
st eboat O., 900. Insurance AZ follows;
Lemon insprsnes 200 s. srss Insurance Co..
bIoesyn insurance Co... $50 Rns.r Insurance c'''' 90
49, i..-.nee '--''' go ''SA'e ~
BseIman Issuance CO. 100 $4,000
considerable portion of the stock in the lower part of
the building damaged by water.
X. & 4. l.. Stuart had large quantity of sugar in
hogsheads stored in the basement which badly dam
aged by water. Their loss is fully insured
The building owned by Crowel Adams and was dam
aged 10 the amount Of about 1900. Insured.
The fire originated among lot of brooms but hog or
in what manner is unknown
Cant Carpenter states that there large quantities
of matches on the upper floors and may be that the IRE
WIS csused by rats or mice getting among hem and &C.
casionng their ignition
tiswell known that many fires have been occasoned
in the manner above stated and the storage OF friction
matches except in large boxes closely covered should
be prevented by the authorizes.
FIRE IN LUDLow-sr.
Las, night about 10 o'clock, fire broke out IN TIE
building No. l5s Ludow-st occupied by David kohier,
as bakery. The flames speedily extingushed 0y
the fremen The fire occasioned by defect IN the
oven Damage about $50.
rIRE IN FoRrY-srCOSD-sr.
At clock last night fire broke out some odrame
buildings occupied stables in Foriy-secondst, near
Ninth-ov.. which were entirely destroyed Loss about
$500.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-06-17

RrTuRS OF LORD ELGIr TO QrErsc-OPEyfSG OF
TIE CANADIAN P.RLIAsESr.-Lori Egin arrived in
Quebec on tie eth inst. and resumed the Governor
Generaishp The military, the fire companies, the dill
fcrcnt societies the Mayor and the City Councillors
sombled 10 greet him Oh his return.
On Tuesday at o'clock the Govcrnor-Gcnerl pro-
cooded in State tire Chamber Of the Legislative Council
and after having summoned the attendance of the House
Of Assembly he opened the Second Session Of the Fourth
Parliament Of tie Province with the following speech:
HoSoEALLE CEsTLENEN or THE LEGISLATIVE COUScIL
AND GESTLTNEg % IHE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY: During
the Ifces tie Province las sustained regret say serious
los Ly Ere in the destruction Of the House OF Pai men
and otLer bu dings which subsequently sociel for
the Temporary occupation q he Legislature The bet a.
fragments under he circumstances have been made fr
your accommodation.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-06-17

NUS OVER nv srAGE.-A young man, named Edward
henny wss severely injured Thursday evening b.inr mn
He was conveyed 70 TIE New Ycfs Rosp tai - W "s''
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-06-17

Israel Donaldson Of Winchester, Adams County, ONO,
i tL ouv survivor of that noble band who formed the
first Constitution of the great State OF Ohio aud Is now IN
his ssth year.
Thomas c. Sheldon, old and leading citizen Of Nch-
iran died in Detroit on the 18th inst
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-06-17

DIsIyrEcrIsG AGEsrs.-Choride OF lime cannot be
used too freely in sprinking the cutters and all places
emitting unsavory smells. The stencil in some OF the
streets under the influence Of the hot sum- Is almost nto
cradle proiison of lime used yesterday to sprinkle
the cutters Cenre-s and would be well to have the
process carried extended scale aud with resu
arity solution of coppcrss also excellent article
to throw into cesspoo it prevents the escape Of nox
iOus gasos.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-06-17

Tot f.r Con. School purpose 10 1852 ...ei13olj II
Tie average annual salary paid male teachers during
the wear S., without board and % u.s.. with
board and 10 female teachers t52 l2s. without board
and - Is. with board
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-06-17
CITY ITEMS.
METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER

ron O5s.yra,as By Standard Thermometer At No. fatDfF
= c. u. RosKErrt
1854. %. VI y NJ ST "
lime ID ...............-.-..7j ~ so
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-06-17

A NOVEL AFFAIR Ar THE NOVELTY WoRKs.-Yester-
day afternoon, at p. NJ f. X. Collins, Capt Nye of the
Pacific Col Borden Horato Allen and Thomas b. Still
man and others in all twenty-five persons sat down to
lunch upon temperance principles inside OF the gigantic
cyender of the steamboat Metropolis now being finished
at the docks of the Novelty Works, for the Fall River
Line
This cylinder lO5 inches in diameter work
ng with - feet roke. 1t is 10 feet and inches in
length and a. 099 pounds in weight horse and ear
rage passed through the cylinder several times without
difficulty, and looked large enough for an omnibus to
pass through.
After the dinner lO men stood in the cylinder
without difficulty and it could haze held several more
The success of the engineers in casting perfect cyn-
der of such unusual dimensions reflects additional credit
upon the Novelty Works of this City.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-06-17
EDUCATION IN CANADA.

Tie report of the SUI crntendent Of Education in Upper
Canada the lj2 furnishes gratifying evidence Of
the progress of he Common School system established IN
that section Of the Province under the direction of Dr. y
erson We learn that in s42 with school population Of
al lf3 only 6597s children at school, aud in lsj2
with school population between the ages OF and 10. Of
300 45 there l7s $50 264 boys and sO323 girls
attending schools besides upwards OF 1900
attending Institutions of higher character
The number Of schools in operation IN the latter year
0l0. Of which 90l free schools entirely sup
ported BY local taxation and tie provincial and municipal
grants; l29 supported by local tax by rate BILL and
patty by provincial and municipal grants and the re-
naming ESQ schools sustained by rate bill and pro-
yucia ond municipal grants The number Of teachers
rloyod was 3c-s-2, 5ll males, and s47 females.
There three grades of teachers in these schools of
which so belong 10 the first class lfii 10 the second
class and 400 10 the third class The of money
raised for teachers salaries in s2 derived follows
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-06-17

Among the arrivals at the Irving House yesterday we
notice the Hon. +. ID. McDougall, New-Albany Ind. the
Rev. b. Sunderland, Washington; Charles J. McDougal
L. s. ~. Prof II. n. Day Hudson, Ohio; F. NJ. Bunce
L. s. NJ. Gen. jaws, Boston, Dr. Dyott, Philadelphia;
John Labrone England; Col G. w Peoples, Delaware
Vim. :. Plumor Baltimore.
Tie Hon. l.. Williams MAJ Hon. WIN. p. PEBBLE,
Maine; Hon. p. Porter, Pa, 3n T.. Henphill, Ohio
Hon. A. II. Arlington n. G.. Hon j. MOTT! Aa. Capt.
G. b. Mcclellan l. 5 ANN G. Stevens u. ). n. c. II.
Menett Troy: J. Knigli, Mis-; Col. Clondennn, st.
Louis; Col. ID. I. Caddisan Boston William Noble,
British Army; George Il. Scott, Va among the
rivals at the Metropolitan Hotel yesterday.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-06-17

hEcuAsIcs ISsTrrUTE.-At a regular monthly meeting
of the Mechanics Institute held at the Institute
Tuesday evening, the 18th inst the following gentlemen
were unanimously elected to ill vacancies viz; For
President William Miles for Third Vice President James
Rodgers for Directors George w. Gla1er, William W.
Cumberland Ionic Bal and James Davis.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-06-17

SrEAM-CARRIAGE.-We were among the ont-aters
Thursday night and OF the elephant. Not him
Of Rhode Island nooriey, that animal by SOL
diers in Mexico early settlers in California, but real
living, rather moving one coming down Broadway with
rush. We did not know the crter last night but Mr. j..
X. Fisher called yesterday cay that he the inventor
and that Messrs. Mott and Ayres were the builders and
that Mr. A. and himself with workman were simply out
trial trip Of his steamcarriage- that late
hour for the excursion when the streets were clear of
horseas since the late capors Of the elephant in Rhode
Isanl they did not know but somebody might mistake
road carriage driven without the aid of horses
for animal Of another color. Mr. Fisher says that they
came the cobble-stone pavement not particularly
noted for its smoones the rate OF six miles holr
level portions. On the Russ pavement they ran twelve
miles on level A hackman whom they overlook pat
his horses upon gaop and easily beaten in the
Whether he thought the age of is doomed 20 super
sede horse flesh did not learn but others did not;
for when opposite the Park, of the Inda-rubber
packing few out and not having the material board TO
repair damages they obliged to abandon their
rage and this morning procure horsc TO take it back TO
the shop. Having fairly demonstrated the running quail
tics and easy management of the machnetha it be
steered and turned around easy carriage
and horses twill be next tried the Brookly plank roads
Ii makes but little noise smoke dust, and the inventor
thinks he shall be able 10 make cars similar 10 the City
railroad cars that win the Russ pavement
obyiate all necessity of a railroad in Broadway
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-06-17

On Tuesday evening at O'Clock, a well-known artist
,nd Bis brother passing through the Bowey, they
were attacked by gang of maudn rowdes and severely
mareaod The former knocked down, receiving
thereby confusion and broken noee; the other
was prosruted and kckeruntl he became almost insens
be- The OF the outrage Immediately in front Of
theaer and although is well known that large number
of desporadoes there congregae nightly, not star
visible Dram shops and ineffective Police the
cause.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-06-17

FRIGHTFUL AcCIDEsT THE SIxTH-Ay. RAILROAD.
A, hali-past eight o'clock yesterday morning little
boy about ten years of age, attempting to get upon
the platform of of the sixh-av. in varck
Kngst which at the time going uptown, when, at
the moment, coming in opposite direction
passed and lie becoming frightened attempted 10
the down tack in advance of the car but instantly
knocked down by the horses and horribly crushed by the
wheels both of which passed over him. lie became in
sensible almost Immediately, and in that condition
conveyed TO drugstore aud aferward 10 the y. Y.
Hospital The driver Of the applied the brake after
the child had been knocked down. but before the vehicle
could be stopped it had done is murdcrous work
FEARFUL MORTALITY rRox CHOLERA IN ONE FAMILY.
The Health Warden Of the Fiiti Ward was informed
yesterday morning that four deaths had occurred in
family living in the rear Of No 10 Carolnest. in sud
den and somewhat mysterious manner. Coroner Hilton
was notified and proceeded Immediately to the place for
the purpose of investigating tie circumstances connected
with the deaths. lie found that four Of the children Of
John Brahony had been taken III few days since and
though skiliully treated By physician, had all died.
Three death, took place Thursday morning and the
fourth yesterday The only child remaining is girl, 10
years Of agc who has been very assducus in her
tons alleviate tho suerngs of only the deceased
but also of her parents, both of whom very low with
the disease. This family wretchedly poor,
and the apartments they occupied were filthy in the ex
irene.
There il 10 Disgusting the fact that the cholera is
the increase in the City and the authorities should do
all in their power to prevent its becoming epidemic
by cleaning the streets and giving the City general
publication.
MALlcIousLY RuSsISG INTO STEANBolT.--Janes n.
Braisted captain Of the steamboat W yomng, plying be-
tween this City and Staten lei md yesterday arrested
by Officer Campbell of the Lover Police Court, charged
by Mr. Theodore D. Meigs of Brooklyn with having ma
cousy run his boa. into the Josephine while ON
her way from Staten Island this City, thereby endan-
gering the lives OF the passengers Ii alleged thar there
exists considerable rivalry between the two boats IN regard
to their sviness and also the number Of passengers
they should cay and tie collision was the res Of Ems
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-06-17

CRrcKET.-The first match of the will be played
at Hobokon Wednesday and Thursday next, 2lst and
2ed inst between the NewYork and ST. Georges Clubs.
Wokets to be pitched at 10 o'clock. The ground is only
a few minutes walk from the ferry.