The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-06
City IntelllSc,,ce.

TnE FAST RNfn At1Dssr-Tn the account Of the fatal
accident in the Fast rive published yesterdays HERALD
what may be construed into reflection the father Of
the child wns made. It states, the child left to
about the deck unguariedn which was not the
case. 1t appears the child whose is Ebert F.
1nync, was in the cabin with his father, when he
steamboat pass, and with ehdlike curiosity, ran out
the door while his fathers face turned away the
parent the boy after he had passed the door, and
fearing some danger ran after him: but OF TINT time Of
She evening 49, oclock) the boat crowded aud the
little fellow between the peope'segs and attempting
to catch the rail of the boat slipped foremost into
the river The father arrived in time to his boy fall
overheard Great excitement Immediately ensued the
boat stopped. and young man named Philip G.
Riley Invested himself of his superauous clothing and
sprary into the river after the child The ifeboat was
lowered and two got into IT, hut it immediately cap
sized and they thrown into the river Great conf
sion now prevailed, and was feared all would drown
but the men we're picked mp BY Fulton ferry boatman
named Charles Readel but the little boy was drowned
The last his father of him his hands and arms
above the water in vain endcavaring catch something
Mr. Riley for time in The water swimming around
etore he taken up, and he great credit
his heroism in plnnging into the stream with the tide
running rapidly The body Of the child has yet
been found. The ferry company should he called to
strict account for accidents Of this kind that There
are not sufficient guards to the boats to prevent a
thoughtless children from Ealing overheard should they
venture too the side.
TnE CARR RI Of CrY OF Mexico SEPTEMBER H. 1S4,
AT meeting Of large number Of the surviving officers
who served during the late with Mexico in the init
cd States army held in this city the 10Th day of Se
temter last, it was upon motion, duly seconded
Resolved, That an executive committee be appointed
for the purpose ri creating permanent organization TO
and perpetate the heroic services Of the
United States army and navy in the connest'of Mexico
by annual reunion of the officers Of the same serving
at that time upon the anniversary of the concluding
victory OF the campaign, the capture Of the city Of
Mexico.
In pursuance OF that resolution, the undersigned
constituting the committee formed TO carry prov
sions would respectfully represent to officers Of the army
and navy who served during the Mexican war; the pro-
priety Of organizing permanently, at place convc.
nent TO All interested where the survivors that glorious
campaign can gather together in fraterna harmony and
preserve that cordial friendship which existed on tn
tented field The committee have therefore deemed il
advisable to call meeting at the Asor House in this city,
on Tuesday evening next August 7th, ut eight ocloc
r. NJ for the purpose Of percctng arrangements for
appropriate celebration Of the coming l4th Of September
at which they invite the cordial cooperation Of all officers
who may find ii convenient to attend and unite with
them.
Ward p. Burnett Breyet Brig Gen.. n Wv; E.A
kimball Brcvc Major, late 9th Infantry T. s. A.; Adj
Olson fsrnsworth Breyet Major, n. ~. Henry Gaines
Capt, y. Y. w. Commttce,I