The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-05-28
City Intelligence.
TERRIBLE ROW IN THE FIRST wARD-sEvERAL Po.
LICEMEN INJURED.


LICEMEN INJURED.
very serious row took place last night, corner o.
Washir gton and Carlisle Streets whereby several police
men were seriously jured 1t appears that fight took
place among lot Of ers, when officers Hogan and
Dryer entered and endesvorea to arrest the rioters
They were instantly set upon by the runners the clubs
taken from hem and they dreAdtuiiy beaten Word
sen. the station house and the patrol to
que the riot but they were kept back for some time,
and finally they succeeded in arresting two men WAC
innocent the real cupri's having escaped. Officer
Hogan dreaduy cut about the head and had to BIS
taken to the hospital Officer Dryer was taken homs
also hurt citizen, whose we could not learn,
was also much hurt TIE altar will be investigated to-
day.
ANARvEILoUs ESCAPE FROM DEATH Yesterday, at 5
P. n, as the laborers engaged dsmolshing the
house S66 Pearl street, Of the walls fell, enveopng
two Irshen completely in the ruins and obscuring
entirely from observation. large crowd collected
and ae the OF the panic somewhat the force
in attendance, under the direction OF the Fourth ward
uoce, who were in prompt attendance began to remove
the Of rubbish and disclosed TO vie Pat No.
buried waist deep he ruins. Beirg removed without
Il slightest liz jury search instituted Pat No. g.
who entirely hid from view being wholly buried in
the ruin' Presently his whsreas,uts being detected
al altar little while Pet, very much to his relief
qusstie nab, and to the qualification Of the crowd
ex-cated with Infinitely less injury to his person
than usually results from Irish knockdown. The bu-
RED parties having each imblbed . strong drink Of
spoheep," spr,rg from the ruins with gres. vivacity
thankful for the preservation Of his life and doubtless
purposrg 'early In the morn to resume his work Of
further demolition.
FIRE IN DUANE sTRET.-ShortIy before o'clock yes.
terday morning FIRE discovered by officer Gaug-
han, OF the Sixth ward ia the six story of the brisk
building No. % Duane street. The alarm WAS given
which brought the remen to the premises and in
short tine the flames ex.inguihed. The floor in
which the FIRE originated is occupied for the manufacture
Of picture frame mouldirgs, by Duemke & weissbach,
whose less will probably amount 70 about Sl50 Insured
in the New YORK and Erie Insurance Company for $780,
The first floor and basement pied by Mr. Henry
WiB importer OF wines and liquors; sight damage
tanned by water. Insured in city companies for
SIS eco. The second floor unoccupied The third
and fourth floors occupied by Lsary Co., hstters
the stock dama9ed by water to ths amount Of $780,
the lots ia covered By in urance in city company. The
fifth floor was occupied by John Wood umbrella manu-
facturer; loss about $50; no ins urance.
The origin Of the fire is under Investigation by the Fire
OF much credit for the discovery OF the fire, and the
prompt action taken by them in giving the alarm and
procuring the attendance Of the frenen in the immediate
vicinity.
TIE buf6ing is owned by Mr.. Darrell sweeny. Dauasge
to the building will amount 10 about $780,
FIRE IN FogsDRY.-The alarm Of FIRE last night
shortly after O'Clock caused by FIRE discovered
in Burbeck Hedges foundry, No. 22l West street..
Of North Moore. The application OF fs pals OF
water exDguishtd the fire. No mage o, conse uen
The FIRE found burning in the window casing over
ore OF he forges, caused by tie lodging of sparks from
The forge.
FIRE IN A BOARDING bOUSE-The alarm OF tire in the
Seventh district last night at between IL and II O'Clock
caused by the burning of stra bed and bedding
Tire basement Ct Mrs. Mix and Trips board us
so5roadway, of Beaver street. The Gre was ex
tngushed with few pals Of water. Loss about $40
Tbs FIRE liz supposed to be the work Of negro waiter who
had recently been discharged from the house.
AUCTION SAFE OF FERRY IEAsE-Yesterdsy, at noon, ri
the City Hail. Sold at public auction the lease 70,
ten yesrs Of the ferry to from Thirty fourth
st, to Hur ters Point the terminus of the Flushing
Railroad. Thsre was but slight coDpetiton-two per.
only putting in BIDS. The first bid $50 yeary
rent from which II to $f25 and at this figure
WAS struck Of to Mr. b. B. Purdy. The terms OF tbs
sae the usual terms governing the sale Of ferry
leases belonging to the city.
TEE sEG4R MAKERS viii hold national convention in
zing wages and izng the conflicting interests
Senator james new tariff bill, will be discussed. The
body that will assemble WILL doubt be large respect
able and Influential ard II is to be hoped that their pro-
eeedngs will not end in smoke tie result of too
other cobventiors do There Is more money consumed
In segars in New York than there is 10 bread
FIRE FNGNE House, The Common Council Com nittses
Repairs and Supplies yesterday entered upon visit
ing inspection Of the different fire engine of the
city report upon those requiring repairs and the
eide upon the number Of engine houses requiring 10
be built From nearly halt Of the FIRE com panes rei.
tons are in the hands oil The committee for repair of thir
houses or the erection Of lie buildings The Chief Eng
neer panied the committee on their tour yesterday
THs CAPE DE VERDE FYEtERs--ASorRER RELIEF Met.
rsGA meeting having for It's object the carrying out
tire project for the rel t Of the Cape lie Verde
VIII be held 10 the Seventeenth ward this (Wednesdsy
evening" at the sixth street Presbyterian church II
shoud ne fully attended.