New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1858-06-07


IN 3. ths Brooklyn Athep@lm on Tuesday evening
NJ, Han VIII be assisted by Messrs. w. b. COOKE
an,a. j. McConkey, Ap'ommas ibis las; appearances
here previous to his departure for Europe wn'ner nc
gces 10 ten days, 20 remain permAoen1Iyl' "oou '"H
Ed. MoDenhaGer.
DrrLoRABLE TERMISATIos oF FISHING EA'oN'
.Ios.-On Friday afternoon psry OF io"f men
,.,a,ry in q ,wanus started down the Bay on tshng
excursion ia a small boat, hired a, Penny bh'ge'
They had met with good during the afternoon
and were on their return in the evening when gale
sprung Up and the boat cspsized. 1t was very
drk. and, the wind bio wing from shore, they were
drilled out They succeeded at length in turning the
koat bottom upward ard 70 drifted along for about
three hours when one Of the psIty, named Henry
Ksyeer finding himself un.be to hold out suy longer,
said ne would be compelled to let 60, when q wave
striking the boat, he was drfed away and was seen
10 Eore. John Bogst and Frederick Scott, two
sthers Of the party, cupg to the boa. for about an
hour longer, when large wave carried them off, The
only survivor was William Payntop, who kept bic
hold for about an hour longer when lie was discovered
from the Light House, Fort Hamilton, and a boat
wac sent TO bis relief. lie was completely exhausted
and j. wa. nearly hour before ne revived sufficiently
10 DarTste the circumstances Of the melancholy event.
While struggling in the water they several vessels
md they could not be heard Mr.. PsyDton was taken
HE home in Gowanus as soon as be had suff iently
recovered, and provided with comfortable clothing.
FATAL ACCIDENT AT GREESPOINT-THREE MEN
DROWNED BY THE UPsETrISG OF SAILDoAT.-Ab)ut
3oclock yesterday afternoon five men, named Jeremiah
Elliot, Charles Basset., John Rose, William H.
Hayes, and George w. Wheeler, embarked IN q sail
boat from Greeppont for few hours excursion on the
river. About o'clock they were returning home,
when q squat struck the boat, capsizing it, and
Elliott, Bassett and Rese drowned before assist
snce could be rendered them. 1t appears that in a.
tempting to resch the dock the GreeDpont Ferry,
me jb sheet parted, and two men went forwarl to
lower the mainssil. The weight of these men aud
the strong gale of wind at the time upset the bo.
The situation Of the boat wss observed from the
shore near the ferry, and the feny-boat Osprey
put out to their assistance, but 10 conse-
quepce Of the position Of those who were clog
ing to the boat it was deemed inadvissble even by
themselves to seek such method of relief. The two
survivors were rescued from their Perous position
bya German named George" who is a clerk in a
store q. the of Washington and Huron streets.
The bost than two hundred feet from the
shore Of the time Of the accident and it appears that
those who lost their lives must have been parayzed
with fear, or they would have been saved Boats
accident occurred.
Eliot resided in Madison street, between Washing
ton and Franklin avenues. He wss about % years of
age, 5 feet inches high, had black curly hair and
meustaches dressed in black velvet vest with white
and red spots, red fre-shrt and brown psntaloons.
John Rose resided in Washington avenue, between
Java and Kent streets. He leaves young wife. lie
was dressed in blue Narcotics vest and pants, and
drab coat. He was about % years o! age, feet ii
inches high and had dark straight hair.
Charles Bassett resided in India street, between
Washington and Franklin avenues. lie was - years
OF age, 5 feet s inches high, dressed in calico
shirt, light grey pants and black coat. All, with the
exception Of Rose, single men. Immediately
upon the accident becoming known measures were
taken for the recovery of the bodies, but without sue
eees. The river dredged in the vicinity of the &C
Cidept in hope Of recovering tue bodies but the ebb-
tide at the time probably carried them up the river
The friends Of the deceased anxious for the recov
cry Of the bodies and offer liberal rewards to those
who may secure them. The accident cast quite a
gloom over the vicinity, as the deceased were well
known among the residents of the Ward, and had
always commanded universal respect.
CRY MoRTALI1Y.-The total number Of deaths in
this city last week was 90, of which II men, 10
women sc boys and 80 girls. The principal diseases
were: Consumption, Is; scarlet fever, 81 remittent
fever, q measles, smallpox, IL; premature births,
3; stllborn, 2 &C. OF the total number, &c were un-
der one year Of age.
FUYERAL % Ex.ALD. ONEIL.-The remains OF ex-
Patrick ONs who represented the Second Wafd IN the
Common Council conveyed 10 Fatbush Cemeery
yesterday for ntermen The funeral services were he ia 81
smess Church, Jay street The procession which followed
The remains their fua resting Place numbered 81 carriages
and 81 light vehicles
SUSPECTED PoISoSING UsISG MILK.-Dr +.
snm Station House the Sixth Precinct
terdsy afternoon poisoning which had occurred III the
family Of Mr. John SpeTl No 9 Even street 1t appears
Mr. Sper yesterday morning purchased milk for
his family and took home. Having business III New York
which called him away home breakfast
paoOk the milk sick seriously
require the attendance Of Dr. Samm The child
father positive that nothing else but the milk could have caused
which have been produced and has requested that the
mia BE- which will be done IN few days Those OF the
family who affected by the milk Of danger
SERIOUS ACCIDEsT.-Pnilip Curry, employed in
sherwes oil factory Marshall had of his
conveyed bis Little aud PyG-
outh streets
WATCH STOLEN IL CHURcH.-A lady named Rice,
Of Lsnsinsbugh " bad her watch stolen yesterday while
coming Of Mr. Beechers church she had
tended divine serice. The guard cut while the lady
eoiDs through the crowd
FALSE PRETENsEs.-Caleb G. Travis, keeping a
protery South Second arrested Saturday
Tor having obtained butter from Mr.
Of boats and Abupd,ny able ~ cash the bill He
Was held for examination
SHoPLIFTiSG. - Three men named Stephen Mar
hall Henry Moore and William Ward arrested FIi
day night for stealing piece Joseph
Ss.so ~ Grand street They sent the Psnsenta'y