The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-05-10
City Intelligence.


city Intelligence.
FIRE IN vFsEY STREET.-At half past IL O'Clock this
morning FIRE broke out in the glass and lamp manu-
factory of Joseph stouvensl, No. 5s vesey street t
spread from this building to No co. adjoining occupied
by G. s. WigAt's machne shop and othsrs. The ara
burning up TO one o'clock but 1t supposed wilI
be extinguished by the remen and save tbs buildings
At Ia O'Clock the roofs had just fallen in of both
tents There was steam engine used in the lamp
tory. The loss be estimated at $4,000, but from
the laeness the boar we we're unable to learn the
amount OF insurance.
FIRE THIRTY. SECOND Satisfactorily after o'clock.
yesterday morning. the inmates of tenant house 166 West
TIKI second street alarmed by the house being
filed with smoke. The alarm given the police or
the Twentieth ward the spot and found in
the cellar straw bed on fire. The flames were ex-
tpgushed without further damage Suspicion rested ON
man named Matthew Asrrs, from the Circumstance
BY the tenants that he had threatened to
custody and the magistrate held him for examination,
until the case is investigated by the Fire Marshal
FIRE IN CHERRY SrREhT-soon after 10 O'Clock yes.
terday morning fire broke out in foundry at the up
per part OF Cherry street. 1t extiDguished
MEETING OF THE ENGINEERS FoRExEN.-In accord
ance with an announcement In yesterdays papersa
meeting Of the engineers aud foremen OF New York;
Fire Department held last evening, at stuyvesant
Institute, for the purpose OF making arrangements for
paying proper tribute Of respect to the late Antonio
ShIncCioA Inemotr VI Engine company NO. 10, VINO
lost his life in the discharge of his duty fireman,
on the It'll inst. The meeting called order by
Mr. ALFRED CARSON, who explained what the object Of
the meeting was and delivered brief but feeling eulo
GUM the departed and lamented fireman. after which
Mr. WESMAN, Of lao Pearl street. read the following
Whereas has pleased God, in bis providence remove
tho SHs sy as @ d T t c
charge Of his IS member Of Engine Company No
as s y . s
6remsn had the esteem Of his brother of
Resolved That a the death Of Mr. csr.ooiel the De-
whilst living and to whose memory IN
Received That nsnsss.s q Engine Com
M py HScs ssx il
member associate snd friend v - o.
sss S s ta
t Vi. d sustain. .aa
them this Ss.t hour q Their .astoa W. '
tn. above
act as marsnas, and make all the arrangements the
OCCASION and that they he TO take charge OF
After the Of some other NECESSARY busnes
or motion Of Mr.. GILLIAN, the meeting was adjourned
and all present proceeded to No. q Elizabeth street to
make arrangements for the funeral, which Will take
place this afternoon at two O'CLOCK from the late resi-
dence Of the deceased corner Of Canal ANA Sullivan
streets.
ARRIVAL OF DR.. c. A. PEck.-Dr. G. A. Peck, lately
imprisoned in Cubs arrived in the city Monday even
ing HIS return, although unheralded was SOON made
known to his numerous friends, many OF whom imms-
daey called on him to offer their congratulations at his
escape from Spanish tyranny and his return home a
meeting Of his friends held Tuesday evening last
~nnen Of the most character
meaDed himself during the whole Of this transacton
Doctor Peck Is still feeble, as might be expected from
the treatm mt which he received at the hands Of Gem
Concha.
FATAL ACCIDENT THE HUDSON RIVER RAnRoAp-Yes-
terday morning. between eight and nine O'Clock Johnson
Lee auctioneer of this city killed ON the Hudson
River Railroad, near Eighty sixth street. The DECEASED
VINO resides In beautiful mansion the banks of the
Hudson, endeavorpg jump aboard the cars az they
were passing this point when he etruck the head
with great violence by the Of one Of the cars
throwing him about ten feet of the track Mr. Lee was
pened up in an insensib!s condition and conveyed
but short WHILE death putting end to his suferings
lhe death Of Mr. Lee w be deeply lamsntsd BY large
circle Of relatives and friends. He was well known In
this city, and was extensively pga red In the rsa estate
auction business in Brcad.as. Deceased was bro
inquest npon the body of the deceased to day.
PASSENGERS COMPLIMENT TO SHIP CAprAN.-The
passengers who have just arrived here in the shin o.
prey, from Bristol held meeting on the 9th of Nav
last, on board the ship when resolutions were adopted
rendering TO Capt Tomnon their esteem for his GENTLE
anly treatment to them during the voyage In addi-
lion to the revolutions silver goblet was presented
proud Of
STORMY WEATHER.-The rain came down ptuesslr
yesterday causing little discomfort to those attend
ing the various anniversaries, sharp east wind also
kept blowing In that made It impossible tn
carry an umbrella. Even this apnoy ance might have
been borne it not that the temperature declined in
way TO make overcoats closks shaws &c in great
mand The excellent condition streets are kept i'm
since May or Wood has been In power, strikingly
rannested yesterday Formerly there was much mud
in the streets that smart rain would soon convert
them into impossible lakes of coagulated slime now
the cry dirt Is beaten off the walks, and the city s
actually cleaner after rain storm than before This
storm extends far and wide the country and from
all accounts, much needed In the vicinity OF this
city VIII be Of great service and will fill markets
with all kinds OF spring vegets bes, which nov 50
AccIDMT-RuY OVER OMNIBUS - Yesterday
morning, about O'Clock while Ralph Fields OF Bergen
street. south Brooklyn proceeding TO his employers
Willard, Wood ( Co, of 81 Broadway-he Was
knocked down and dresofully injured by Sixth Avenue
omnibus, In the neighborhcod of the Bowling Green.
The unfortunate man was engaged in cutting loose
horse that bad fallen and became entangled in milk
when the accident occurred He mad Just stepped
back after ibsratng the animal when the omnibus I've
could not get the number) song at rapd rata.
and knocking him down the wheels passed over his ess
producing very severe injuries. The sufferer was tase
TO the New York Hospital where he was ate uded by Dr.
rhurston, OF that institution.
: FOUND DRowNED.-The body of an unknown man WAS
washed ashore near Castle William fort, on Governors
flsnd yesterday afternoon. The body to all appear
'nce, had been In the water weeks. An inquest
vii be held today.
Brooklyn City News.
PREsENTMENT OF THE KINGS COUNTY GRAND JuRy.-Tha
court OF Oyer and Teriner commenced yesterday