The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-09-12

The INDEPENDENCE GUARD or BUHALo-THnR REc1r-
TON IN NEw yoRK-The independence Guard Company
d. Of Buffalo arrived In this city yesterday on route
from Albany They received in this city by the
National Grays. nank company who escorted them TO
their hotel Lunch having been partaken Of both compa-
mics marched into the Park and we're reviewed By his
Honor, the Mayor, and many members Of the Common
Covnch The stranger company marched cxcsodinQiy
well, and in dress and bearing win compare fawora5iy
with any company in this city Robertsons Brass Ban
attended the National Grnys while the Union BAND OF
Buhelo, was in attendance upon the independence
Guard After tho troops had been thoroughly rovewei
they stacked and ct the invitation of tho Msyor
ana members OF the Common Council proceeded t. the
Here short but appropriate address was delivered By
Mayor Wood to the visters in the course OF which
spoke highly Of the city from whence ,hoy came said y
was the second In Importance in the Empire State, and
was the sister city Of tie Metropolis lie thanked tbs
company for tae honor Of their visit and said il CAV,
city OF New York to welcome them to the Empire city Of
the Empire State At the lose Of the address the cou
panes proceeded To the Park armed the and TO
The tu,e Of 'iove Not marched in beautiful order 10
their hotel Last night the membcrs oil company d.
concert ros which at almost all seasons afford the
stranger excellent entertainment. The Independence
Guard purpose going TO Utica Tomorrow where they
invited by the Utica Citizen Corps to stay days and
enjoy the hospitality that will be checrfuly rendered
them. This company will be wei taken care Of while
amongs and all the novelties that be presented
TO their gaze will be gladly afforded by the National
Crays Of this city.
BIC Guy FOR THE RrssIASe.-We are informed that a
| construction
If it realizes tho design of It's projectors will make no
little noise in the world and do considerable damage to
the ships and armies Of the Allies. is to be made on
principles rather will be m adaptation of seve.
raj old models and will combine tho pecuarities Of the
paixhan gun the Minnie rifle and the qrooyei musket In
addition new dctonatng powder has discovered
of two and half to three times the explosive mower OF
ordinary ganpow der and the inventor claims that they
VIII be enabled 10 throw their shot from Twelve teen
miles at angle Of not two inches abo,e The
level one Of our English exchanges states gun has
haen xvttI
must he elevated TO great angle reach that distance
thereby l. sing much force. This new American gun,
to the Gar Of Russia be used by him against the
Allies. A fcw gurs Of this description il properly aimed
would do immense damage TO shipping would be OF
great use in the Baltic and the Black Sea.
DiIroRAriE STATE WHITEHALL STREET AT NIG,n-Tho
present condition Of Whitehall street during the night
time Is the subject of great deal OF compsint the
part Of Brooklyn citizens From dark until two or
three O'Clock in the morning this thorougre Il con
tnuay infested with gangs Of rowdes, who every
corner from the Bowling Green to tho ferry may found
lighting and quarelling among themselves; aud often
an insult. The police In this locality interfere
with thete df'odcrly characters, although they might
crywe arrest half dozen of them every night. On
sundnys especially tho annoyance is insult rabl and il
Ia with the greatest difficulty that respectable people
wend .ber way to and from The Jerry without moiest
ton. On sunday nigh last the above street the
of the widest confusion and rowdyism; and al
though there two policemen stationed the neigh
borhood, not single made. We invite the
attention OF the Mayor to the renelyng OF this cry
ing evil
MEETING OF THE American Bmr socnrr-The regular
monthly meeting Of the managers Of the American Bible
Society was held last Thursday, 9th insthon Luther
I3radish in the chair. Seven auxiaries were re.
cogniscd; Of which two were Arlansns and one In
each of tho states Of South Carolina Texas illinois, Cali
fornia and one in Oregon Territory letter was re-
ceyed from Rev Mr. Peet fuh C.au China In req ,ra
TO the work that country and the adyantaee OF Dub
fishing the Scriptures in the coloquia dialect from
Rev. Mr. noty at the Annoy Mission stating the unusual
'or their publication from Rev. Dr Durbn Of the Me-
thodist Missionary Society asking funds TO purchase
visit to Russian prisoners distribute the Scriptures
IND encouraging statements as 70 The sale Of tho scrip
va ious public institutions.
FIVE ronTs MesioS.-ouitc q number OF women and
children and respectable proportion Of assembled
Monday evening al the little cha pei OF t.c Mission suate
at No. 61 Park street to hear the Rev Mr. Van Meter
give account Of his mission to Illinois. Mr. Van Meter
who the agent FOR the Ladies' Mission has Just returned
from the West where lie had provided many destitute
children and women with comfortable homes. He gives
very encouraging account Of those whom he left there
and wishes 10 bring 10 the same place. Mr.
Van Meter related very Interesting facts and 10.
Feared 70 make deep impression upon his bearers Tho
proceedings OF the evening agrecaby diversified
the caaunting of sacred songs By the children Of the
church and others present. "a
TM BowRgy DoumE SrIcpE.-The sad GI(e of Cecilia
and Wanda Stein, who committed suicide in the Bowery
last week. exeites little sympathy among our citieng
which naturally enough seeks some way in which 10
manifest Itself IN proposed TO take the bodies from
Pottef's feld and inter them In Greenwood Cemetery
gentleman hns offered three lots Of ground at that place
for that purpose and yesterday young lady whose
name We hny been rcquested not TO mention sent
ters Field Greenwood Any money sent 70 The Herald
once wiz be acknowledged, and promptly used for the
object designed.
HARMONIC CLrIs-A numitr Of associations under the
above title are forming in the city designed for the cai
vaton OF the voice and practice in sic free IL
lcsc INST In
ana VIII DO much TO keep young away from improper
associs,iens The Old Star Club had their rst
after discussing good dinner speeches were made and
songs surg all Of which of superior character
Mr.. Raymond presided, assisted by Mr. gashleigh j.
Books supplied the dinner which was excellcat The
company separated at a late hour.
FATAL ACCIDENT A CImD.-Informatiou was received
at the Coroners tco yesterday afternoon that child
named Mary scely, whose parents reside at 3i4 West
Nineteenth rect had been killed By falling out Of The
second story window a the house No s3o6 Nineteenth
street The child, who is about years age was on
VISIT TO The last named house when the accident
CURED. Her parents In the country and will no
delbt eei deeply grevcd hearing Of the death their
liIe one An inquest will be held upon the body of
deceased to-day.
AcCDEST TO EsGDR No. 3s.--whe engine No. ss was
turning the Of Beaver street and broadway on
Saturday evening owing TO carcessness in It's
management the machine tipped came down on
the wax sith crash Tie arms, goose neck aud gear
Of the machine were all broken In pieces by the f
he taken TO the Corporation yard yesterday 10 he
eGtted. Mr. James Merrineld wss knocked down. but
piekin himself up discovered he more scared
than hurt. Fortunately other accident occurred
Two LIoRiTs SEVERELY EJuiJD FAIL moM A
Bfiioro.-on Monday afternoon two aborcrs, named
Jonl Barncs and William Allen employed in the con.
struo'ion Of building In Broadway, Cedar
street fell from tire second story of the building and
being precpate 20 ihe cellar floor received very severe
fractures o the logs and They taken 80 the
New fork Hospital for medical treatment.
FALL A IADDgR-A man, named Peter Couzhlan
n he spi4 Al nm fond enf
crng severely from fracture Of the spine received by
tl from ladder, which placed against new bailtng
In ITeniy-eghth street near sixth avenue. III
eoyey Is considered doubtful b. the physician Ia At
tendance.
SAD AoonysT-About halfpas two O'Clock Monday
Afternoon, while Mr. James Bogardus supcrntendias
the erection q shot tower for Mccullough IN the
o No. % Centre street the derrick gave way striking
form 20 tbe roof ~ the bun distance ~ twelve feet
kr y. had 10th bis wrists broken and va o.hsfw.e