The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-18
City Intelligence.
THE wEATHER-CAsES OF COUP DE sOLEYr

City Intelligence.
THE wEATHER-CAsES OF COUP DE sOLEIL.
For the past days the weather and about New,
York has been unusually The thermometer
ranged from 80 to &c. Prodgious quantities Of lager
have been consumed during the heated term, while
sherry cobbers and brandy smashes refreshed thousands
The neghboring watering places and summer retreats
have been crowded to excess and now, in the midst o.
the dog days" all who spare time and afford tc
spend money fleeing The city for more pleasant resi-
dences in the country number OF cases OF coup de-
soe have been reported. majority OF these have
resulted fatally Imprudence the part those having
out door employment should be carefully avoided TC
those exposed TO the rays of the sun we would say
drink but little and move about less sus pension %
labor during the most oppressive hours Of the day would
be advisable The following are the cases OF de so
which have come under our notice
Coroner Gamble held an inquest at Bellevue Hospital,
upon the body Of man named Robert Watt, who was,
found Frustrated with the heat at the OF Fifth
and Thirty seventh street. by officer Tucker, of the,
Twenty first ward police. The deceased a stone
of erection at the above mentioned place
struck senseess The deceased resided in Eleventh.
avenue between Forty third and Forty fourth Streets
He was 40 years of age, and was native of Ireland
Verdct-"Death by coup de soleil."
Coroner Hills held an inquest upon the body Of
named Sarah Rowley, who died at Bellevue HosptaN
from the effects OF the heat Deceased p years OF
age and native of this country. verdct-"Death,
An inquest was also held by Coroner Hills upon the
body Of German. named John Edof who died at No 81
Washington street. from the effects the heat The
ceased engaged in loading cart with shea of
sugar when be was rendered senseess Verdict
Death by sun stroke" Deceased so ears of age
A man named Lawrence Dunn found lying on the
sidewalk, in front of No 20 Baxter street. yesterday af
tcrnoon suffering from the effects Of the heat He was
conveyed to the New York Hospital by the Sixth,
ward police.
Yesterday afternoon unknown was found lying
nsensblc from the effects OF the heat at the Of
Greenv ch and Rector He conveyed
New York Hospital where the physicians in attendance,
have but faint hopes Of his recovery
About O'Clock last evening" officer jeremiah Fowler
Of the Fifth ward police, died suddenly from the effects OF
the heat The deceased detailed at the foot OF Canal
street. and returning home last evening he dropped
dead The Coroner has been notified to hold inquest
upon the body OF deceased
FATAL ACCIDENT HrpsoS RIVER RAnRoAp.-Aboua
O'Clock, on Wednesday evening, lady, named Anna
Barry, aged Sc years knocked down by one of tha
Hudson River Railroad cars Tenth avenue between
Eighteenth and Nineteenth Streets was almost in
stanty killed The deceased attempted TO the track
ing along and Notwithstanding the warning of the driver
continued on her course until she was knocked down
by the horses. Before the could be stopped the
wheels passed over the body Of deceased producing al
most instant death The deceased conveyed to her
residence, No ia Tenth avenue where she died in y
few minutes afterwards The driver OF the William
Gross arrested by the Sixteenth ward police, to-
await the result Of the Coroner's inquest Coroner Con-
merry being notified Of the occurrence proceeded to the,
residence OF deceased yesterday for the purpose OF hold
ing an inquest the body but in consequence Of the
absence OF some Important witnesses, the case was ad-
jourped until oday.
PRESSTAnoS.-A handsome service OF plate was pre- i.
sented last evening Capt $ Murphy, al his res-
dence No 70 East Twenty eighth street. by the mem
bers OF the Montgomery Guard Capt. Murphy has for
long time been connected with this fine body OF ci-
zen soldery and has the respect and esteem OF hc
companions In arms who have testified their regard fort
him in this substantial manner.
ACCIDENTALLY DRowSED.-Benamn Edaington, a bey-t
eight years Of age, drowned Wednesday after
noon, while playing along with other boys on pier,
No 2, North river. One Of the children named william,
Ceurteoey arrested by officer Barry Of the Firsss
ward police on charge Of having caused the death of Ed
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pushed overheard by Courteney and before assistance
could be rendered he was drowned. The body has not
yet been recovered. Courtcney remains in prison.
BrnpISo Acc1pKSr.-A saonemason, named Fergus
Riley, while engaged in the Bowery extension, and
while at work cellar had his leg broken by the fall
ing Of a wall upon him He was taken 10 tho New York
Hospital by one Of the Fourth ward police.
Az ExMsKsrsr AcuDEsr-Farlcy Kelly, a aborer, j
while engaged in digging cellar At the Of james
and Washington streets, Wednesday morning, was
severely injured by the falling in Of the embankment
The unfortunate man was conveyed to the New York
Hospital, where he received all medical attendance
cestary In his case.
FiU Al MASHArIASvIIIE-S Shortly before O'Clock on
Thursday morning IRE broke cut in tho white icads
factory belonging 10 Mcssrs. Dodge Britt situated ar
Manhatnnvilc The building frame, aud before the
nremen could get to work the flames had pretty well
moshed H. with les contents. The loss Is estimated AZ
about $500, said TO have been Insured. Me-srs ~ r.
Tuman Co. factory in imminent danger of taking
IRE, but through the cxcrons OF nrcmen police the
flames confined 10 the building OF Messrs. Dodge al
Britt
AT1sTI1sD srIcpr--Yesterday alerreon, about 5k
O'Clock, woman named Catherae Burns, while in ell
,tate of insanity caused by drink attempted drown
herself by jumping OF the Custom House dock per 1,
East river, and would doubs have succeeded but FOR
the noble conduct Of Anthony s. Woods lrsrsctor OF
Customs who, on seeing her. jumped BOARD and
eued the unfortunate creature.
RsserD.-Yesterday morning Al OK O'Clock as tho \
steamboat r. L. Stevens bound to i,e Fishing Banks
passing Quar- anpe dock staten Island man named
Bernard Jackmsn, jumped or fell overboar amt was PICK
ed up by Dr. Thon T~on, and landed safely at Quarantine