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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-14
L OCAL AFT IR S


The Boa met on Wednesday evening" Edwin J.
Brown, Esq, President in the chair
PETITIONS
The minutes of the last meeting being read and ap-
proved number of petitions received and referred
to their appropriate committees
Petition of + r. Engelbrect for the general adoption
OF the iron pavement, now laid down in Nassau
street
Petition Of Robert s Crooke to have pier IA dredged
out.
Petition Of New York, Albany and BuGao Electro
Magnetic Telegraph Company for permission TO have
telegraph poles laid down in certain streets of this city
RESOLUTIONS.
BY Councilman GRAy-That the clerk 10 the FIRE
Wardens OF this city be requested to report 70
at his earliest convenience, statement Of al VIOLATIONS
OF the fire laws, reported by the Fire Wardens from
June, 1854, to this date. Adopted
PAPERS BOARD or ALDERMEN.
A few papers the remission Of taxes ana the re,
paving OF streets were then received from the Board of
Aldermen and being read we're referred to their
appropriate committees.
Report of Committee Streets-In favor of fencing
in vacant north side OF Thrtieh street between
sixth and Seventh avenues
Report of Committee on Sewersln favor Of sewer in
Twenty sixth street, from Tenth TO the North
river.
Washington street. from Christopher to Leroy street
Report OF Committee on Sewers-ln favor of sewer in
Catherine street between East river and Division street
Report OF Committee on Streetsln favor Of tagging
Lewis street.
or the same-In favor of aaggngl side of First
OF the samen favor of tagging Twenry ninth street.
between Sixth and seventh avenues
Report Of Committee Strees-ln favor OF laying
the iron pavement in Chambers street.
Report Of Committee Wharfs, Piers and Slps-In
favor Of blasting Diamond and Quincy reefs OF rocks
The above reports referred TO the Committee of
the Whole
TIE TRINITY cHuRcnYARp NArrER.
The report OF the minority Committee Streets in favor
of and concurrng with the Board of Aldermen in relation
the opening Of Albany street, then received, and
after debate at the request Of the majority
mitee the matter, made the special order of
business for Monday next. Meanwhile the documents
of both committees should bo printed in document form
APPROPRIATION THE AIMsnoUsE DEPARTMENT.
resolution, offered by Councilman Vermilye, appro-
pratng 1925 for the expenses Of the Amshouse De-
partment, taken up and adopted in Committee
of the Whole and ordered to third reading The
luton being read third time unanimously adopted
calling the ayes and nays.
The Board then adjourned.
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Brooklyn City Intelligence.

THE TUCKER MURDER CAsK.-The jury in this case have
not agreed verdict 1t is understood that they
stand nine for conviction and three for acquitta the
ground of insanity At the adjournment of the court
last evening" the Judge stated that he should be present
to receive any communicative they had to make, at 81
O'Clock this morning
KINGS COUNTY VETERAN CoRPs.-At a recent election
held by this corps which composed Of the survivors
of the war Of 1872 the following officers chosen
Colonel, Theophilus Hardenbrook, vice Abraham Yer
panck, promoted to the station of Brgadier General
gate Sergeant Major, William Bennett
CHIEF ENGINEER BROOKLYN FIRE DEPARTMENT
An election for Chief Engineer and assistants of the
Fire Department took place Tuesday, the polls
having been opened at sunrise and closed The
election held in the Office of the Commissioner of Re-
pairs and Supplies, in the City Hall. The number of
votes cast for Chief Engineer 1050 out of about
1900 belonging to the department The result proved
as folows:-Israe D. Velsor, $40; John Cunningham,
404 scattering g. Mr. velsor the successful candidate
Is the present incumbent. Five assistants were also
elected but the result had not been declared late
hour last night
ASSISTANT ENGINEERS OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.-The
following Assistant Engineers chosen at the cleo
ton on Tuesday last:-George Staley, Z. v. W. Reel
Joseph Reeves, George Atwater, and John Taylor.
PRisESTAnoN.-The citizens of the Second ward pre-
sented, on Tuesday evening, to Alderman Bell in
remembrance OF his fourth election to the aldermanic
chair of the ward The occasion pleasant and in
terestng
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son. Alszssaaer, Christie warshsm Z spraxss,
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w.A:nsn Dnsn c. Was eight Ia; a.s. ness #
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spoke sohr Clara OF Dennis. from Baltimore for Mar
Bark Rhodes; Ross, Havre %. a. in ballast. with sss
D'9 6 ss q s. III y.ss'S s,s
SsS rSeRs e No, Is
with mdse and " passengers, to Boonen, Graves Co.
Bark Catherine !of Thomaston Watts CArdenas Il days.
with moiAsses to ] w Elwell Co.
Bark G Hchborne (of Prospect) Reynolds Attsksps.
"A days, with molasses and sugar, TO Peck Church.
DeWof :,
Brig John Crosse CBrem wiegmann, HAMBURG 66 days
deaths and one Birth on the passage.
Brig Dunbarton (Br, Curry, Windsor IL days. with plas
ter, to Whitney d Co.
SSssss f z z1 ss S
Schr Eliza Ann, Hall, RocktAnd.
Schr Jane, Simmons, Rockland.
Schr Pitts, Giscill, Rocklsnd.
Schr Peru, Smith, Rockland.
Schr Jane lngraham, HAYES, Rockland.
Schr Lucy Ames, Ames, Rockland.
Schr Gertrude Horton, Pendleton Rockland.
Sloop Charles Sturges, Providence.
The ship vicksbure from New Orleans last night
ten days north of Cape Hattsas with heavy gales
NV.
BELOW.
Brem bark Hermine, Rascher, from Bremen, Oct g.
SAILED.
Thornton, Liverpool.
Wind ct noon SW.
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Fires In New York.
FIRE IN FIFTIETH STREET.

Yesterday morning, between and O'Clock, fire broke
out in the grocery store Of John Smith, situated at the
of Fftieth street and Ninth The flames
spread rapidly to frame building adjoining and both
consumed Three other small frame buildings were
also considerably damaged by the fire. The loss is
timated at upwards of 81 900, portion of which is
covered by insurance 1t is supposed to be the work Of
an incendiary.
FIRE IN 125TH STREET.
Shortly before oclQqk yesterday merging, fire took
place in the tailoring shop occupied By Tfedk Frank,
situated in 125th street. the Third avenue Harlem
The fire discovered by officers Hope and Dickinson,
and the alarm was given, and the fire ex-
tinguished. The damage done is estimated at about
$3.50, on which there insurance Of $500, The
building is owned by George w. Jenkins, and was
damaged to the amount Of $25 The loss is covered by
insurance.
FIRE IN GREENWICH STREET.
On Tuesday night, between 9 and 10 o'clock, fire
was discovered under counter in exchange Office
situated at % Greenwich street. occupied by per-
whose could not be ascertained by the police
The appearance Of the fire indicated that it had the
work Of design. Officers Welsh and Sheehan with the
insurance watch, were promptly the spot, and
tingushed with buckets of water before spread
beyond the counter and partition.
FIRE IN ORCHARD STREET.
Between and O'Clock q fire was discovered on the
single roof of frame tenant building Of 50 Or
chard street The FIRE burnt hole the roof about
the space Of one shngle. 1t extnguished by
the fremen. No oteer damage was done.
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United States District Court.
Before Hon. Judge Hall.

IMPORTANT TO GOVERNMENT DEFAULTERS.
DEC. 13-7he United States u.s. James Monroe and
Ohers.-This is action to balance due the
United States by defendant Monroe Assistant Pay
master The suit was commenced in 1888, and Mr. 10.
reno Hoyt appeared for the defendant and moved
to postpone the trial until next term, the grounds
that his client out Of town. and that he not pre-
pared to try the Mr. Joachmssen for the govern
ment, opposed the motion. He said that this with
several others had been the calendar and undposed
Of for several That 1t appeared that the suit
commenced in 1885, to public moneys advanced
by the government disbursng officer, and balance
Of about 900 has remained unaccounted for upwards
Of ,wenyon years nearly reblnE the original amount
the defendants request been several times stated at the
treasury, and all with like result, OF large balance
had been SUFFICIENT time to enable the client without
counsel and the counsel without Client to try the case
The called the 5tb inst and in order to &C
commodate the counsel, was put over to this day The
counsel felt authorized to say that the administration
determined to bring all cases against dcfauers to
the for public moneys to speedy trial. and
to have the laws enforced.
Judge Hall said he could not let the go for
the term. II should be tried on the Goth inst
The United States rs. One Case marked B. q s.. No
400 containing "a pieces oolIen cloth de- Iidor Sbcr
stein cloioa-Mr Slberstein arrived rs passenger in
second cabin in the steamship Hermann, from Bremen
via Southampton, on the 18th september iast snorv
two other and went to the Shakespeare Hotel
taking with them their ordinary baggage The case oil
goods which contained the remnants OF Mr.. SLIDER
STEMS stock-he Ia ring been tailor In Germany-was
left board About two hours Afterwards the custom
House Inspectors found three baggage smashers trying
to take the case on shore but prevented by inspec
tor Morton Farchd the case not having been examined
and on inquiry the owner could not be found Evidence
was produced by Mr. Joachimssen and Mr. Cochrane for
the government that the person who held himself out
s owner was one Of the passengers whe left the ship
with the claimant This was denfed; the claimant prov
ing By other that he absent from the ship
with his two companions the whole day. Next day the
claimant appeared by the evdt nee produced by Mr.
r. s Stsknecht went on board Of the ship with hstwo
nephews to get the box and being questioned as to
the contents stated through his nephews acting as in
erpreters for him. that the contained clothes,
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The usual weekly acquisitions read and granted.
Gov DRAPER said that letters had been addressed to
the wardens of the several Institutions with view to
ascertain the number of inmates fairly chargeabe to the
Commissioners of Emigration Reports of these officers
presented In the Pententiary Hospital there
are liz patients who have been in America less than
five years In the City Lunatic Asylum fifth Of the
patients (106) acknowledged recent immigrants
by the Commissioners In the Workhouse there 173
persons who have been in the country less than Eve
years; less than three months, 8; six months IL
year 23 two years 81 three years. SO; four years a.
OF these 100 from Ireland and 50 from Germany.
The warden of the Aims House reported that it diff
fcult to ascertain the facts in the During the
year rs from Quebec admitted and IL of them still
remain The warden gives the names Of recent imm
grants properly chargeabe to the Commissioners.
report from the Pententiary Hospital, Blackwells
Island states that the total number of patients from Jan
/. 80 to Dec. O. '54 is 3,553 Native born 1888; for
tign 1870. OF these $50 had resided in the United
States less than five years The warden of the Bellevue
Hospital reports that the number OF recent immigrants
admitted since January is At; average number of days
here 81, and expense Of treatment, 500.
A resolution by the Committee City Prison, to in
the salaries of deputies to $3.50 per annum
laid over.
On Thursday next the Board will visit the city inst-
buttons with the members Of the Assembly.
Adjourned.
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Commissioner OF Emigration.

The BOARD me, Yesterday at O'Clock, p NJ, in their
rooms No. 70 Franklin street, Commissioner vsrplsnck
in the chair Present, Messrs. Carrigan, Kelly, Witt
haus Dunlap and Kennedy. After reading the minutes
and cons, unimportans local business, the
weekly statement was presented from which learn
that up to December 49, 29s 1874 alien emgrants arrived
at this port, and should the ratio be kept up,
nearly 900 emgrans will land in New York this
year than did last year The total number OF inmates
in the institutions under charge of the board is
3049, an excess Of three hundred over last year.
The total receipts Of the board up to Dec
10 mas been .$ooa ao3 ~
Leaving balance in bank Of ....... ISL, 2s5 %
communication received from Dr. Henry g. Cox,
the resident physician of the board stating that during
month of November he had 456 under his charge and
that the fatality had been but per cent. He also
complained of the crowded state Of the hospital and the
lack of Accommodations for the patients.
The paid by the board to the counties to which
i was indebted for care of paupers amounted, during
the last three months to SIG, 40 34n
On motion Of Commissioner wthaus, it was resolved
to take up and discuss the questions at issue between
the ten and the board, at the next meeting
A communication was received from Mr.. Charles Bur-
dett bond clerk resigning his Office This accept
ed, and, motion Of Commissioner Carrjgan, 1t was
resolved to abolish the Office held by Mr.. Burdett, on
the ground that il could be dispensed WITH
Commissioner Kelly offered the following for cons-
dera'ion -
Whereas the Honorable Senate Committee, while in
session in this city investigating the affairs OF this Com
mission suggested the proprety of the Commissioners
establishing aodging house in the lower part of the city,
with view to relieve the station houses from emgrant
dodgers, therefore
Resolved, That the vice-presdent inquire into the
present cost Of lodging emgraDts also If il is feasible
to have lodging accommodations for such cmigrants
and report the to this board.
During the discussion the resolutions, II was
stated that 400 emigrant nightly found lodgings in
he station houses throughout the city, although the
board pay monthly 81 500 for that purpose to the
odging houses under their charge. After the trans
action of further business the board adjourned
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say that this has been especially prolific in FORE
closures Of mortgage judgments &c This kind Of legal
business has increased full one-hird, and II may
judge by present Appearances it is destined to stiil
further increase.
CoRREcuoS reference to the investigation before
the Fire Marshal Of the fire Mt No. 70 Front street. it
should have been that Mr. wnghs loss covered by
insurance. He was only insured for 81 900, when his
stock is estimated At from SIC, 900 TO $l2, 900.
POLICE APPoNTxENT-The vacancy caused by the cleo
t;on Of Cantain Mathew brennan Of tbe Sirth yard
police to the Office Of Police Magistrate has been filled
by the appointment Of policeman Bowling to the vacant
post. We trust he will prove . capable and efficient
officer.
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EXTENSIVE FoRGERY-Quite extensive forgery was
recently perpetrated upon the Mechanics Bank of Will
liamsburg, being a check for $500, signed John W.
Braised" who is collector of taxes and assessments.
The forgery detected by Mr. Brasted in settling up
his bank account
THE NEW CONTRACT OF THE GAS CoMPANY.-A large
meeting of of the most respectable citizens of VIII
liamsburg, held last evening in the Savings Bank
building to take into consideration the recent action Of
the Common Council notwithstanding the veto of the
the Mayor granting to the Williamsburg Gas Light Com
pany new contract for ten years. which is consdere1
unjust and oppressive upon the residents of the city
Mr.. Edmund briggs was chosen chairman. The veto Of
the Mayor in regard to the contract read and
approved.
Dr. lsaacsou and Dennis Strong, was appointed, and
submitted preamble acd resolutions setting forth OBJ
jectons to the contract which passed by the
Common Council over the veto of the Mayor.
Mr.. briggs called the attention of the meeting to
several points in the contract which will give the
pany q decided advantage over consumers.
The final result was to appoiat an executive and
finance committee to take steps towards procuring iu
junction upon the contract in question: in order to
vent its contamination without important alterations in
favor of the gas consumers.
INQuEsr-Coroner Hanford held an inquest on Tuesday
on the body of Maria Gasien at house of First
burns received the day previous verdict Of
death was rendered. Deceased was married woman,
about twenty eight years Of age
The landlords are becoming uneasy. At present,
there are about two hundred and fifty bills To let
tackled on untenanted houses in williamsburg Already
the landlords are becoming inclined to allow their ten
ants to remain without an increase OF prices.
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Court C.I.nd.r-Th,s Dav.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT CoURr.-Nos. %, q, 49, 20, 81
to So, IS, SO.
SUPREME CouRr-Circuit.-Nos 1869, 1912, oil, 319
6S7, SOL, 1049, 1902 to 1109
COMMON PLEAs-Nos. 1894, 1897, 1899, 1902 to 1908,
1910, 1911, 1872
supERIoR UouRr-Two branches-Nos. los, 42s, 2S5,
1885, %. 1885, 49, $50 1907, 1093 &c., $685. 1862, 1188
1855, s. $685. 434, 1894 924 q, 100, 800, 4ee 1851
4e2 1885, 5ss, $685. 6os 1871 5o4, 11O7 1lSl, e92 1ooO
go. 6S7, 90, 713, 7O2, 733, 943.
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Memoranda,
Memoranda.
Brig Alert M sold by auction at San Francisco

Brig Alert M tonswas sold by auction at San Francisco
18th ult for S., $50.
LAuNcHED-At Brunswick, Me- 5th inst by Messrs Pen
mel Brothers. fine ship OF 1850 TONS owned by them
is proposed to call her the United States hope the
owners will select smother name there already Bath
freighting ship SO designated.
place recently by Mr. Bobert Pennell Jr beau
ful ship Of 1000 called the Ellen Hood owned Capt
Daniel Hood Capt Kby and Others of Portland the bull
will command her.
At Damariscotta entity by Messrs VIM Hitchcock Co.
superior freghng ship of about 1900 TONS called the
Golden Rule by the builders and Messrs
Co, Boston
At Rockland 7tb inst by Horace Merriam ship Euterpe
OF about 1000 TONS owned by Mesrs Foster Nkerson
this city, and Capt Geo Brown of Rockland, who win
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Jersey City Intelligence.

GAMBLERS ARRnsrED-Mr. Fem, Chief OF Police, J.
Farley captain Of the watch and John Van Pelt made
q descent Tuesday night upon gambling house in
Newark avenue between Warren and Henderson streets
and arrested Frenchman named barrow, the proprie
tor and two three citizens who were present The
keeper OF the place held in bonds in the Of 5000
for his appearance for trial II indicted and the citizens
we're held their recognizances to appear as wit
nesses They were brought light through the courage
Of a woman, who, having followed her husband there
the previous evening" appeared before the and
made AFFIDAVIT, on which the warrant was issued.
RoBBKRrrs.-whle fantastical military company was
passing through Jersey City Monday and during the
brief period in which the attention Of shopkeepers
engrossed by the passing novelty, number OF money
1t was apparently premeditated system Of robbery
The thieves escaped.
BENEFIT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FuND.-The prepare
tons for the benefit on Thursday evening, Of the Fire
Department Fund Of Jersey City, all complete aud
the prospects that 1t will be humorous and other
wise pleasing entertainment The affair will come oil at
Commercial Hall.
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books and other articles. The officers testified that the
contents to be clothes the interpre
on the contrary said they told the ocers cloths
and not clothes The goods however, seized and
and the case summed up The Court reserved its deci
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MARITIME lNTELLIGENCE.
Port Of New York, December l3, 1854.

CLEARED.
Steamship Marion Foster Charleston. spoford Tileston
4 Co.
Ship Marathon Tyler, Calcutta, p Plstinas.
Ship Minnesota, Alien, Liverpool, Williams Guion.
Ship Bernard, Gross, Antwerp, Post Ryerson
Ship Rebecca Danrieer Rio JAnero, Foster Elliot Co.
Shin Ossippee. Caleb, Portland Russell Vining
Bark John Hermann (Brem) Bamhoidt, Cork, karck
Brig Detroit Robinson Neuvitas Simpson, Mayhem Co.
Brig Emblem Jordan, Guayama, Peters.
Brig Queen the SOUTH Chapman ssvanilla Everett
Brown.
Brig Mary (Br), Sullivan, Halifax, peWolf StTr Co.
Brig Venus tBr), Smith, Hantspors DeWon
Brig Bloomer (I,r), King, 81 John, NIB, Pickard
schr Friend, Longmnn, Washington, master
schr Cohassett foley savannah McCready. Mott Co.
Schr Globe. Homer Philadelphia, Wadleixh Knox.
schr Saxon Mabee, st stephen and Calais Me- Mayhem,
Talbot d Co.
schr Cox, Lynch. Boston, " Mckee.
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Board Of Ten Governors.
INTERESTING FOREIGN pAupER srATIsr

INTERESTING FOREIGN PAUPEK sTATISTICS.
The Board Of Governors of the Aims House held its
regular meeting Tuesday-Governor Draper in the
chair PresentGovernors Draper Dugro, Henry, Smith,
Conoyer and Pinckney.
The weekly statement of the number of persons in the
various city institutions the 9th inst, present
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claims which 1t had upon the support Of all good Chris
tians.
A collection taken up when Mr.. Reid concluded,
after which Rev DR.. n. s. Storrs made lew remarks
The doxoogy was chanted by the choir aud congrega-
ton the benediction pronounced By the Predent and
the meeting adjourned
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SUPERIOR Court.

Before Hon. Judge Slosson.
DEC. 13.-FAsT DRIvING.-Chas. II. Wolf rs. John "
Merseredu-This action for damages done to the
plaintiff by the defendant driving against and killing his
horse last summer, Fifth avenue. Verdict for plain
tiff $500,
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HeraId Marine Observation-Disclosures.

Herald Marine Correspondence.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec l3-Arr schrs Huntress, Lee New.
Norwich
Cid brig Louisa, Robinson, Cardenas; schrs Larukah
Brown, HatanzAs; Fannie MARSHALL Boston; VIM Dennis
Hewitt, NYork
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BOSTON, Dec barr ship Syrep, Cacutta Aug n. On
the ID inst lat 81 n W. sgnalized ship Horato
Croker from Shanghae for NYork 10TH lat 40 IS
W spoke ship Yankee Ranger, from Rockland for New