New-York daily tribune., 1858-07-07
WILLIAMSBURGH.

The day was celebrated yesterday with no public
display save the fireworks in the evening, the interests
of the burg being swallowed up in thosc OF ts great
rival Brooklyn Proper. In the morning the vanous
military companies, connected with the regiments or
parade assembled at their rendezvous and proceeded
to Brooklyn there to take part in the procession. The
day was opened by grand salute by the Duncan
Light Artillery, but beyond this and the efforts Of the
juveniles during the day public demonstration took
place, In the evening grand display of fireworks,
Under the direction OF Alderman Wilson, took place al
the corner of Schols street and MON avenue when
was witnessed by large as5emblage. Inc pieces
were furnished b. Mr.. ORourke OF Fulton avenue,
were patriotic in their character, and were well pu.
off, Less than the usual number of accidents non
fireworks and firearms occurred dunrg the day, and
these were mostly confined TO trivial lrJunes. None
of the parties were seriously injured.
The day was pleasantly cool, and all VINO were out
for pleasure or necessity had an opportunity to ENJOY
themselves. The sger-beer saloons Of the Sixteenth
Ward were in full blast and were well filed with a
peaceabe and orderly class OF persons;
The only affair of any Importance that took place
during the day the malicious act OF Jesse Gilbert
a man who while under the influence OF Fourth OF
July discharged the contents OF pistol IN the lace 81
a negro boy. The charge did not take effect but the
act was sufficient to his Incarceration IN the celia
o. the Sixth Precinct, TO await examination.
The ladies of the Reformed Dutch Church in Java
street, near Franklin held fair and festival at the
Church Yesterday, in aid Of the Ladies Benevolent,
Industrial, Literary and Mutual Improvement Society
connected with the Cburch. In the morning, the eN-
ercises were opened with prayer by the Rev. Mr..
Walling ster which the Declaration OF Independence
was read by A. j. Provost, esq The Grafton was de-
liyered by the Rev. G. Tslmsdge the Pastor Of the
Church. large audience assembled to witness the
exercises and in the afternoon the consistory WAS
thrown open, having been beautifully decorated Dy
the ladies' OF the Church, and Refreshments supplied
10 all who chose TO patr0nlze the fair mattresses
Many, during the afternoon ara evening, svalied
Themselves OF this opportunity, the result OF their
contributions being highly successful The arrange;
ments were under the direction OF Drs. smell and
Wright and A. X. Messerole, dsacOns ofthe Church.
man named Cunningham was accidentally shot in
the abdomen at the corner of Fifth and Grand streets,
WiIlsmsburgh, about 10 O'Clock on Monday night.
lie was conveyed to his residence, No. l30 Norfolk
street New-Yoik. His wound is Of & serious nature
BuRGLARY.-On Sunday the back room Of the
house of Mr.. Pickhard, No. South Sixth street,
was entered with nippers by thieves, and double
cssed silver watch worth s3 and SO IN money stolen
therefrom.
DREADFUL DEATH FROM BURS1SG.-On Sunday
night child OF Mr. John Herahty, aged two years,
residing at the corner Of North First and Seventh
streets died from burns received by his clothes taking
fire while playing with nlatchee. HIS mother was lying
on the bed IN adjoining apartment, when the child
got upon chair and reached come matches which
were upon shelf in the front room. Some Of the
matches gnited and set fire 10 the clothes OF the child,
and before the flames could be eItnguished the child
was 90 severely burned ths. il died 10 few hours
after. Coroner Smell held an inquest, Tnsn verdict
of accidental death wac rendered.
RoBBERY.-The Office Of johnson Spsder at the
corner of Kent svenue AID Hewes street was entered
on Monday night, the safe blown open and 30 stolen
therefrom. The thieves left bundle Of skeleton keys
and inmey in the office.
SUs STRoKEs.-Thomss W. Weeks, starter OF the
East Newfork stages, prostrsted by the heat OF
the sun yesterday but recovered socn after by the
efforts Of Mr. Barlow of the Kings County Hotel.
On Monday, Richard Brewer, sged fourteen years,
reading in South Second street, between Fourth and
Fifth streets was seriously injured by the premsture
discharge Of musket in the hands Of boy named
John Lyons. The rsmrod was driven entirely through
his body, entering at the breasi and coming out be-
tween his shoulders He was at first supposed 70 be
mortally wounded but on Tuesday morning he was
somewhat better and hopes are entertained OF his re-
oovery. BE was attended by DR.. Young.
A boy named William flaming, residing N Smith
street aged eight years, was shot through the thigh
by another lad, named William Dillon, aged fifteen,
who resides in Herbert street. The wsdcing from the
gun passed through both thighs, lntchng severe
though not very dangerous wound.
A young man named Henry smith, residirg n
Franklin street, had one OF his thumbs blown on oy
the discharge Of musket
The fireworks st the correr of Union avenue ana
Schos street consisted Of thirteen pieces and gave
much satisfaction 10 . large assemblage who were
there to witness them. The members of Continental
Bucket Company No |, erected at their own expense
seals in front Of their house for the accommodation Of
ladies' spd after the exhibition was over, provided
them with collation..