New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-12-19

RAILROAD ACciDEST.-A passenger on tue LoUe
Islard Railroad was killed q. Jsmsics yesterday at
ernoon BY being run by the cars as they started
from the depot He had left the cars 20 take some re-
eshmens at the depot and neglected to get on board
until the cars were under Roadway. He was thrown
under the car ard the whole train passed over him
killing him instantly. His body was lef at Jamaica
The MERcASrIE LIBRARy.-A nesting OF the
subscribers to the new Library association Vas held on
Thursday evening, at the Atheneum A. b. Cspweu'
esq., pre- siding The committee appointed a. previ-
GUS meeting to solicit subscriptions reported thai they
had succeeded in obtaining subscriptions to the amount
of as So. beside donations of valuable books from d.
Appleton & CO. ard others. A constitution WAS then
submitted and adopted Membership can be obtained
by paving Al initiation fee and 81 80 for the first six
norths regular dues 10 be 81 ~ semi-annuauy, ID
advance. Life membership csu BE- obtained ov pay
irg $50 in one sum- ard on the payment OF $l0O the
life member sba be entitled to draw two sets OF DOCKS
at ere time ard the use Of the resdns.room for nis
family Any person can Join the ASSOCIATION on paying
tire initiation fee and regular dues also females snal
he entitled 10 the privileges Of the library on the same
conditions II was decided to accept the proher OF
the propretors of the Athepeum to establish the u,
brary there for the present they having teneered
free Of rent and il being the most eligible location
SUgpAY-ScHooL ASsIvERsARY.-The fourth ami
versary of the Sabbath School attached TO inc NORM
Sixth street Presbyterian Church took place on inurs
dsy evening and was attended by q large number OF
The exercises consisted of singing speaking
and sn address by the pastor MIR. Msgee. The super
intendert Mr.. Ssngser made the trst annual report
from which II appears that at the commencement OF
the wear there was an attendance Of III at the last
Sabbath. 3S7 The increase was principally owing to
the exetions Of the children who had become mission
are, ard induced others TO attend. During the psst
seven months the children had committed to memory
90 $50 verses of scripture hvmns, &c Tne exercises
r.. .kad Mopia
Masonic EsrTRrAISnENT "A Masonic entertain
ment and banner presentation by tde lsdies OF Iae
Eastern District in honor of Stone Square Lodge No
5, F. A. NJ, on the everlng OF the 18th lnet IN tue
Apollo Rooms in Meserole street
CIosrSG OF THI EyEsrsG ScHooLs.-The evening
schools in the Eastern District are to be closed on
Wednesday evening next the funds appropriated LOT
that purpose having been exhausted.
Tuy Central BAsK OF BRooKLyS.-On Thursday
Judge Davies granted order dschargng the ORDER
made by Judge Birdseye appointing John l.. Spader
| esq as Receiver OF this bank; and granted Ger,
tfcste approving Of the statement OF moneys received
by bin as such Receiver. The bank is In active
operation.
FIRE DEPARTMENT CoscERr.--Tbe concert for the
benefit Of the Widows and Orphans fund OF the East
ern Dstrict is to be repested Wednesday evening
next At the first concert the hall was crowded, and
many we're unable 10 gain somittance. The receipts
amounted TO over $500.
ArIEMPT TO KILL.-A young fellow named John
Seibert belonging in Eewfork was arrested Tours
day night by Officer Gabriel Of the Sixth District Po
lice on charge of stsbbipg with intent to kill, John
Bsuruan grocer, corner OF Leonard and MHshsi
streets. Accused, with two companions, entered
Baurmsn's grocery and upon leaving stole quantity
of bar sosp Bsurmsn pursued them. and upon com:
ing up one of the party threw snuff in his eyes and
smother stabbed him on the right arm, inhicting
wound about an inch in depth and two inches in length
Information was given TO the officer and he succeeded
in se .tipg one Of them. Seibert was taken before
Justice Feeks yesterday and admitted having stabbed
Bsurman. He was accordingly committed for trial on
a charge Of stsbbing with infant TO kill.
CHILD FOUND-A female child was found dead yes
terday morning in vacant lot between TnIrd ana
Fourth place. The Coroner was notified.
FATAL AccIDEsT.-Biidget O'Connor residing at
No 49 Main street fell down stairs Thursday even
irp and fractured her skull in such manner a. to
cause her death in a few hours. The Coroner was
notified
RoBsrse A Morrr DRAwIR.--rwo young fellows,
named VIM Smith and VIM. Adams, were taken be-
fore Jusce Feeks yesterday and sent to the Peniten
tisry for 60 days, for robbng the money drawer OF
Christian Schuscharcts butcher shop, corner OF MAJ
ehall street ard Graham avenue.
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