New-York daily tribune., 1856-08-01
BROOKZ YN ITEMS.

The Eleventh Wari Pathfnders Of Brooklyn held
large and enthusiastic meeting last Wednesday even-
ing, at Myrtle Hail. Notwi;hs.andin the extreme
heat the Hall was crowded TO excess by large and
intelligent audience who frequently Interrupted the
speakers with shouts Of applause. n M1lard esq OF
Brooklyn, Mr. Bramhal of Brooklyn, Chaupcey Shaf
fer esq, of New-YoIk, Mr. w. ii. Gale OF Brooklyn,
Mr.. Geo H. Ehle of New York, and others addressed
the meeting; while the enthusiasm was heightened by
occasional patriotic songs and music. The meeting
adjourned at late hour, with hearty three times
three for Freedom and Fremont.
The Eleventh Ward Pathfnders anticipate holding
q mass meeting about the 18th 18th Of August, OF
which due notice will be given. The Pathfnders have
regular weekly meetings every Thursday evening, at
eight o'clock at their Log Cabin, corner Of Fulton
avenue and Oxford street, Brooklyn.
Errrcrs OF LIGHTNING "A violent storm, accom-
panied by vivid flashes of lightning and heavy peals
Of thunder passed over this city and surrounding
try on Wednesday night. Some dansge was done by
blowing down Of signs, political banners suspended
aeroes the streets &C. The vane Of St. Luke 9
Church, in Clinton avenue struck by lightning;
the uid descended the west side Of the steepe tear
ing away considerable portion of the outer wood
work, and scattering it about the churchyard. In the
belfry, many spnters of wood stuck into the cross
timbers like arrows from bow, penetrating to some
depth. The body Of the church does not appear to
have sustained any damage. The edrfce about
TO undergo thorough repair, which will now be rem
dered immediately Necessary.
A large barn in Flatbush, owned by Judge Lott,
was struck by lightning, and was entirely consumed,
together with contents comprising about twenty tuns
Of hay, large carriage and Sleigh and quantity Of
4 l.
thony smith, TO whom the contents belonged.
DEATH OF AN ALDERMAS.-John V. Bergen, esq 4,
an old and estimabe citizen and representative Of the
Eighth Ward in the Brooklyn Board Of Aldermen,
died at his residence on Wednesday. His demise is
regretted by large circle of friends and acquaint-
aDces.
Sun STRoKEs.-Andrew Nolan, farmer of Flat
bush was prostrated by the overpOwerng effects OF
the sun, on Wednesday while experimenting his work
men in the field Elizabeth Fraley prostrated in
Court street, on the day. Both are recovering.
SINGULAR AceIDEST.-John Donahue seriously
injured on Wednesday evening, by running against
post near the City Amory. He was running q foot
race at the tme and in order TO avoid comiag IN col
hsion with p.rsons the sidewalk, against lamp
poet with full force and badly hurt that he had
TO be carried to his bome
ArrIMprED SuIciDE.-Yesterdaym morning woman
named Mary Cunningham attempted to commit suicide by
PUMPING into the river the foot of South Skh street She
by boatmen who passing at the time
and haI 0cer Vneer who conveyed her 70 the
Station House. Family difficulties the cause OF the at
tempted selfdestructiOn.
Found DRewSEp.-The body OF a man 10 a state
luo,y the the Houston street Ferry
yesterday afternoon The head badly cut and bruised
toror er haDfOrd viii hold an inquest to day
VIOLATING CRY ORDISASCE.-Four young men
pamed Chss PaIkman John Dealer, Emanuel Haney, and
Henry Miller before Justice Csry yesterday by
Ocer Henry charge Of violating the City Ordinance by
6IDg mari the North side with rife Fiued IS each.