The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-14
Brooklyn City News.

SKATING ON THE Mill PoND.-There is a large pond of
water near the foot Of Court street, called Denons Mil
pond, which yesterday in excellent condition The
ice generally smooth and afforded extensive field
for the nvgorang exercise of skating Large numbers
and boys proceeded to the pond in the morning. and
many kept possession all day. There some excellent
skaters who figured away TO their satisfaction and TO
the delight Of the spectators while there those who
created no little merrment by frequent tumbles the
ice Several hundred must have ndulged in the
ment
DIED GRIEr.--Coroner Horton held inquest yes
terday upon the body Of Mary Compan, who died sud
denly at her residence 800 Atlantic sreet
day night post morem examination revealed the fact
that her system had sustained sudden shock,
which resulted in Serious apoplexy aud caused
death, II appeared that her husband bad died OF
consumption six weeks previously and the circum-
stance affected her much that she became physically
exhausted. She leaves small infant. Her age was
twenty years. verdict in accordance with the
facts was rendered by the jury
THE CUSTODY CHILD GIVEN IT'S MOTHER .--Mary
Peterson wife Of John Peterson, the captain of vessel
sailing between New York and Havana applied Judge
Culver of the Brooklyn City Court for the custody of her
child girl about four years of age, which, time in
January ast had been taken from her possession by he
husband who placed the of another party. Tho
husband alleged his reasons tor 20 doing that Mrs
of ntemperate habits and therefore not At
take charge Of IT, Several witnesses examined
This point and shown that Mrs Peterson had drank
beer several occasions One man testified that she
brought bottle into the house occasion, and it
me Of liquor and others testified that they had her
they thought she might be under the influence of
liquor. number Of ladies' were examined on her part,
and their evidence went TO show that she had always
deported herself properly, and that the child was
and clean in appearance and bore every evidence Of
berg well cared for during the absence of the husband
Some witnesses swore that they had seen the child
occasions when IL looked If had been neglected by
its maternal parent. Tho complainant resides In the
neighborhood of Richards and Wecot streets. There
was nothing to show that her wants not well pro.
vided for by the husband Counsel argued the at
length and his Honor made the following decision 'The
CUSTODY Of the infant CHILD awarded the mother the
defendant TO be discharged returning the child to COM
panant but all without prejudice 10 the defendant TO ap-
ply for the custody OF the child proof OF any further
acts of intcmperance."
FrREs.-The rectifyne establishment of Messrs Rey-
nolds Blossom in Irving street, destroyed by
Saturday morning, together with the contents com
prising large amount OF recled liquors. The building
was owned by Charles Kelsey. II OF brick and three
stories in height The fire originated in the basement but
in what manner is not definitely known. Ioss on build
ing about S3 000insured and stock SIS oO0-partiay
insured in the Brooklyn and other companies. fireman
named George Bushan, Of Engine Company No 6,
jured by the falling Of wall Roth his legs crushed
He was conveyed to the Long Island College Hospital
On Saturday night fire broke out in unfinished
bouse in Myrtle avenue Ryerson street. owned by
Messrs. Wood Robbins. II damaged TO the extent
of about s25 Supposed 10 be the work of incendary