New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-08-10

placed IN the hands Of Depu.y.Ster:ff Austin. ~ho
arrested Stevens and in default of a. 900 bal lie va:
committed TO the County Jail
Stevens will be reeolected, is the man whose sia-
rular marriage ceremony was noticed txo weeks
.ince-a ceremony which was accomplished without
the aid Of third peron-and the Ceremony, a. pre-
par rad by himself. was published.
Some fifteen years siuce he established an sx.en-
rive match marufactory in Forsyth-strcet New.
York. and a. ore time reputed to be worth over
SO OOo IL Is said that he squandered the moe.
Of his property in chemical experiments, and. af;er
becoming reduced in circumstances moved his fam.
iy, some five year, since, to Willismsburgt. aod
then wen. to California Meeting with po,r
success he returned to his family ard became strong
advocate Of SpIualism, although not generally coun-
tepspced BY them, being generally considered uusouod
in his mind About year since Mrs. Stevens died,
when Mrs. Pecan and another woman who resided
near by rendered their services to prepare the remains
for iIterment. By this means Stevens became &C.
QUAR- led with Mr.. Pecan and visited very frequently
at tie hou,e, and finally it is alleged, induced her TO
leave Der Husband and take up her abode with him,
after going through what they called marriage cere.
,nony. Stevens is about 80 years years Of age and
Mre. Pecan about 10. An investigation will take place
coon before Judge Morris.
The BROOKLYN Doc PoUSD.-The Mayor of
BROOKLYN having issued notice, under authority of
the Common Council, offering reward of fifty cents
for each dog brought to the Pound, ha, melted the
boys to industry, with the hope of earning some
money. The law went into operation on Saturday,
ard about twenty-five dogs we're brought in. They
were mostly "curs Of low degree" end bat two or
three were redeemed by sundowp. When that time
arrived the Pound Mater, crowbar in hand, went
from dog to dog and knocked him on the head. Thus
twenty-five were dispatched and sent to Barren
Island. One little boy came from WILLIAMSBURG
with stray dog, and inpounded him. He was the
first one brought in He then set TO work about the
Eleventh Ward, and earned three four dollars
before he went home. This melted other boys, and
the dogs soon became scarce. Ii will be q bsd time
for dogs after this all that are brought in killed
at shutdown of the same day il not redeemed.
OBsTRucrIyG RAIL-cARs Patrick Murray, New.
York carmap, was arrested on Saturday by the officers
of the Third Precinct for ob.ruc,pg the passage of
the Greenwood cars with bis cart. He was held for
examination.
Row AT The BARRAcKs.-A disturbsrce was caused
at the old Marine Barracks, in Park avenue, by q
parcel of young scamps who took exception to the fact
that black man and white woman lived together
there. They scaled the fence, went into the house
and drove the parties out. The husband went 10 the
Station House for aid but when the officers arrived
the woman was back and the assailants were gone.
The place was formerly occupied by the marines. 1t
lie now tenanted by number % families. No one was
hurt in the rumpus and no one was arrested
VIOLENT AssArLT.-James L. Page, residing at
No. IS Water street, was invited to take drink at
No -, next door on Saturday evening. On ente'iog
some one struck him on the back of the head with
brace knuckles something else of the kind and in.
ured him SO severely that his life was despaed Of
for some time. He was attended to by physician,
and was left in an improving condition. The assaiI-
ant could not be identified, as the room was dark
ROBBERY AND ARsoS.On Saturday morning, the
lst nst Officer Kelly Of the Ninth Ward arrested
boy named Francis German, on Flatbush avenue,
having in bis possession two coats and quantity OF
socks, which were supposed to have been stolen. He
was detained for examination; and last Saturday the
clothing was identified as having been stolen from the
tore-hcuse OF Section of the Brooklyn City Water
Works at New Lofts aud belonged to Potter Farra,
the contractors. When the store broken open the
thief epdeavored to set fire to the shauty by CANDLE
but did Lot succeed. German will be sentenced to-
morrow.
STABBED WITH A KsIFE.-A report was brought
10 the Second District Station House Saturday night
that woman named Mary White was stabbed By q
man named Henry Ferguson, while hanging ont clothes
In the ward of her residence in Hudson avenue, near
Tilary street. On examining into the matter it was
found that Ferguson had assaulted hef with common
table and scratched her face somewhat but she
was not seriously Injured. Ferguson was arrested and
locked up in the cells to await an examination.
SUDDEN DEATH Yesterday afternoon woman
about 30 years of age, named Seeey, residing at No.
1870 North Third street, While engaged about her
homework, fell to the floor and expired almost
instantly. Her death is supposed to have been caused
by disease of the heart.
THREATENING LIFE.-A man named Frank Fnedler,
residing in GreeDpoint, was arrested on Saturday
evening on acharge of drawing pistol and Threatening
the life of Z. Kroops. Both parties resided IN the
same house, and quarrel arose about dog. Held
to keep the peace.
ATTEMPTING TO PASS COUNTERFEIT MoNEY.-A
young man was arrested by the Secon1 District Po'
lice on Saturday evening for attempting 10 pass q
counterfeit $40 bill On the Exchange Bank OF Lock-
port at store in Fulton street. He was locked up 10
await examination.
TAXING A HORSE FROM PAsTURE.-A horse belong
ing to Bernard Grey, which was at pasture In q
lot in Pacific street, Classon avenue, was iet