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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-20
Williamsburg City News.

ASSAULT on AN ALLEGED -WHIPPER - Yesterday
mornirg John Moore brought before Justice Ryder
charge of assault with deadly weapon preferred by
Richard Van HouteD. appears that for time past
Van houten rs 10 -.s-5-s, ~ h of bru
tally beating his wife, who is sister of Moore. On
We dnesday morning be again beat her in such manner
as will dshgure her face for time She upon this
left him, and wont 10 Ao~ nuothera house in New York
On Wednesday her brother nome, aud ooona
condition of his sister became exasperaed and deter
mined to punish him. He procured revolver aud sin
gle barreed pistol with which TO defend himself in
Van Houten should attackSh, and, taking heavy CLUB
went in Of Van Houten. He found him in the gro
Gerry of Johnson Of Nath and Grand Streets
and proceeded to cbastse him with the club After In
ictng several blows, Van Houten seized decan
ter throw Moore, when the latter drew pistol and
threatened to shoot him. Upon this officer Laramie in
terposed arrested Moore Justice Ryder after hear
ing the facts stated above dismissed the complaint
have chastsed him still more" Justice Ryder then
issued warrant the complaint of Mrs Van Houten for
assault and battery but Van Houten had not been
ed last evening. He resided in Ninth street, Grand
PRopABlx FATAL CAMrHxx Aoc1DESI.--Wedncsday even.
ing an aged lady named Ross residing in Smith street,
near wykoi burned In dreadful by the ig-
pition Of some camphszs. She about kndng fire,
when, II not burning sufficiently well, she took of
camphene and poured Of the fire. The fluid ig
nited Immediately snd caught her Dress and she in
SANITY enveoped IN flames She into a bedroom and
wrapped q BLANKET around herself, extpgushng the
flames Dr. Owens called 10 attend her. when Il was
found that she badly burned about the breast and
side ard is thought may have Inhaled Of the
por. But Little hopes are enteTtanea d er recovery
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ATTEMPTED PR1zE FIGHT AT HoBoKEN.-Lasi night about
eight O'Clock, couple Of bruisers-one from Washington
market and the other belonging about Chamb ,rns cat
tie yard-together with 400 500 of their friends
repaired to Fox H back of the Eysian Fields for the
known 10 Frank McDonough, captain Of the night watch
who repaired to the spot and found there coagregated
motley crowd Of young roughs, varying in age from
twelve 10 thirty years The ring formed and the
prans for the championship stripped for the fight Just
al this moment McDonough broke through the rng aud
ordered the assembsge take the back track for New
York, or he would have them in Bergen jail within two
hours" proposition then made TO move on q little
further into the new township OF weehawken, but the
officer claimed jurisdiction there consultation
then held by the rngleaders, and 1t was decided to
postpone the affair and the crowd accordingly dispersed
The Of the principals could not be ascerained
all VINO accompanied them were true Know Nothings on
that point
HoBoKES COMMON CouNcu.-An adjourned meeting Of
the Hoboken Common Council was held last evening in
their room In Odd Fellows Ha-the President, Council
man Beige the chair, and all the members present
The Chief Engineer Of the Fire Department sent his
annual report from which appears that the total loss
fire for the year just ended total number Of
members Of the department, l40 A resolution was
offered in favor Of awarding the construction Of the Bloom
field street sewer to Charles Devin, Of New York ap
pears that there several bids for the work, all al
less rate than that of Mr. Devn but after another of
the contractors had backed out until Mr. Devn was the
lowest bid offered discussion to whether the
Council have power according TO the City charter to re-
advertise The n.astcr was finally postponed N MONDAY
Finance Committee to report the amount of the city in
debtedness be off against the township Of Weehaw
ken, that portion which included in the city pre-
vious TO the setting OF Of the township Consdera
BILE routine business was gone through with, and the
Boar adjourned,
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her moth. No. ss7 Third avenue. this riday) after
PAirsns"s 70 Thursday, Nay TO- a. O'Clock A. NJ
MARY DIVA youn> >st daughter Of gtsrt and sarah Pa
terson, sged wears months and II days
The friends II the M lily invited to attend the ia
sixth avenue
scpm Uvaoerr ~; papers please Coz W
and 20 oays.
raj from her deDce No e77 West Nirty third street.
tnis IIldsy) afternoon, at O'clock Her remains
viii be taken TO Green wood.
sfsAGnr-0 On Thursday, My 10, JAMES = srxMea1 |.
TIE rercs and relatives OF the family are RESPECTFULLY
invited 70 attend the funea from his late resi- teuce Me-
Horao street, on Saturday afternoon at two clock
m VosE-ln this city, on Thursday, May 49, o. short
illness, EMANUM voRls, aged 20 years
Inc relatives and friends OF the family invited TO At
tend bis funeral at the residence Of his mother N. -
Christopher street. this rdsy) evening" half past 30
ven O'Clock His remains will 30 taken to Sammerto W
for intermept
u, WmEE-On Tuesday Nay II, OF consumption, Joas
HENRY WEBER, aged Al years,
His funeral viii take place Saturday afternoon, NON
the residence or his brother in law, No. "a Attorney
street HIS remains will be taken to Cypress Hill Ccma-
terry for interment.
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NEW YORK HERALD, FRIDAY, MAY 20. 1850
Obituary.
DEATH or DIX. pIVSYsiUs LAnDNER.

We learr ny the osnads, that DR.. Donys,us Lardaer
we eminent scientific autho compiler and lecturer
oea' The teiegtSoh, while br. ny informing Of the
not state when or where Dr. rener died, but as
DC nab oeen Tor Some years resldeut Paris wa pre-
srne be expired in that city
~ Lardper was born IN Dublr q. tho bc,;nnln OF the
Feseht century AT ia early period o. life he eyacet
w ior at aaa Science, and during hts active career he
contributed perhaps more than any other mau TO the
cncsion OF knowledge In those branches in a
popular and practical form. AS lecturer he
was most successful His compilations were high
~ interesting clear and Instructive aud though
no' possessed OF large origioaity genius nor Ia
the proper sense great yet his contrib to the
cause Of science were very valuable. He had tho merit
OF producing the arst chsap publication of scientific work
ever published In Eagand-"Lsrdners Cabinet Eucyclo.
peda Of Science aud Arts"-o which some tao hundred
volumes were issued In the preparation of this work he
secured the aid Of many Of the leading minds of Europe
Herschel furnishes an article on astronomy; Groe the
famous historian, the historical article on Greece
Moore that on Ireland, aud other eminent fur
nfhing papers on subjects which were their seve.
raj epeciaiit'es Or. Lardner occupied at one time
the chair OF Professor of Natural Philosophy in
the London University He les, much OF his position
and social standing, however in consequence OF the
scandal arising out OF his unfortunate eopemeut with
Mrs Captain Heavysides This imprudent step the
means Of bringing him TO this country In lS40 visit
which amilarized him With the American people While
IN this city he delivered series Of very able popular
lectures at the Tabernacle, which largely attended
and gave universal satisfaction for pefscu,y aud
comprehensiveness At various points throughout the
country be lectured With equal success.
since bis return to Europe he has contributed largely 10
the periodical literature Of the day. one OF hts latest
works. we believe, being paper the ecscy deadly
Instruments OF war which owe their improvement 70
chemical science.
In his private character Dr. Lardner unsocsal and
somewhat unpopular He thought TO be Of cynical
nitric A ~tufafn
history Of Dr. Lardner and that possesses peculiar in
tereHt for this country, his prediction that
atlantic navigation by steam inpossi oilay When
the IDEA first suggested the Doctor secuted and de.
clared that steamer could be built large enough to
carry coal sufficient for 60 long voyage How thar pre-
dictcn Rae failed TO be vetided all know Since the
realization Of the grand idea believe that Doctor
attempted to deny that he had uttered Benti-
ment but there Is little doubt that such his expressed
mi MT nrel TINA
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gre RAILWAY & CO., Is John street, New Va
SrEpREs H. BRANCH AGAIN IN THE FIELD
A CARD.


TO THE PUBLIC OF NEW YORK
nave eraluit0usly written for the public
Metropolis for weIy years but the period arrived When
charge for my intellectual labor 70 to The
and Nessy Journals 70 write for liberal salary but ny
The spguid borders have only made ne
cnniasy h the propretors OF the eUNDAY
MERCURY TO write Tor them, exclusively Sketches OF mn
Adventures and Eccentticitlcs on Earth and Ocean"
bile the TRACK OF puoc sconndres and ray Loharios
often used the vehement and words OF Greeley
symond or shskspece and Ovid; but that city b
llpeiessly CONSIGNED to pisge and rapne and nf
band OF robbers and than ed the
of Rome in the days OF the Internal Cltaine; that
or Tie chains Of desposm surrender In tears he , ~
card wohied of admonion and nveve 70
able and devote self 10 the SUNDAY AkkCghx
in TIE dusoA Of sacred hary in the circles OF
am les Aud cordially invite those gentle ana S0ngnnh
friends who Bu desire bear from buy mo
MERCURY every sabbath and nus Commune p oux
sweet communion OF other days we meSnoeT es OSS
path to the narrow aes OF eternal silence - m, ,,c
new SokK Msy o. 1883. StFf7bN a. DnA"on'
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pKowN-SlnIH.--On Wednesday, May Is, at St. Johns
church, by the Rev. Thomas T. Guon HAvgSs s. BROWN,
Of Brooklyn, to ELLA D. SMITH, of Newbridge, L. l.
Hampstead papers please copy.
CoBB-OsBoRSE.-In Newburg, on Wednesday, May IS,
by the Rev. Dr. McLaren, Mr EDWARD L. CoBB, OF sb,s
city, 10 MARY EMMA youngest daughter Of Mr. Dagid Cs
borLe Of the former place.
HAwxnuRsr-oGa-In Brooklyn, on "Wednesday. wsy
is, by the Rev Law D D.. pastor OF the Cente1a'
uGG, daughter OF James ogg, oil Brooklyn.
Newark papers please copy.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-20

DIR. McCllntock's Cold and Cough Mixture,
promptly prevents consumption PIice Depot
lb Btekman 6Ieet Gold by druggists.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-20

DIR. MOTIFS ChaIybeate PHls-An Aper,en
and stsmschic preparation of purified iron. r. b. LCOKE
general agent Principal ONCE $50 Broadway
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-20

Rupture Cured by Marsh Il Co.'s Radical
They also keep silk elastic stockings for varcose
supporters and shoulder braces Instruments for eior
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-20

HOllOWay's Pills-Lct no Sufferer from
chronic dyspepsia liver disease despair this remedy will
inevitably the task the doctor has abandoned and
The patient health Mandatory 30 Maiden lane N T.
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RSrth.

DouGLAs.-On Wednesday, May Is, at No. 80 Deyoe
street. Williamsburg, Mrs. ANDREW DOUGLAS Of son.
LoGAN.-At No 81 Prospect street, Jersey City, on
Thursday, May 10, Mrs. JOHN LOGAN, Jr., Of a soa
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-20

Strong and Fleyory Tea, Que Dollar the
chest good coffee 10 lbs for dolsr at CHRIsrlAH-
SONS, No. / Chambers or ZIG Greenwich street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-20

CIlstadorO's Hair Dye, Wigs and Toupees.
The la the world Wholesale and retail and the dye pr
vateiy applied at Assor House.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-20

= Hair.-its Diseases, Fail, Changes Of Color,
and its Establishment treated carefully by 9RANDJEAN
7 No. so Twelfth street, west side and Broadway.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-20

Trusses, Shoulder Braces, Elastic Stockings
belts, body braces and Dr. 0LOvERS lever No.
Ann Vi.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-20
Jersey City News.

UNKNOWN MAN BEowSED.-Thc body Of an unknown
man was found yesterday floating in the water foo. of
Washington street. Coroner Morris held inquest when
verdict Of "Found drowned rendered. He
was about five feet ten inches high stout built black hair
and whiskers had black pants blue Shirt striped knit
undersbirt, and boots.
RAILROAD AcuDRST.-A man named Charles Dolan, who
attends fagman at the Coles street crossing nearly
killed by the New York and Erie train half past
yesterday evening Mr.. Dosn had signal notice
whatever given, the lamp the locomotive not
it, and the bell was not ringing. fastening as he per-
ceved the train nearing tie gae to open it, both gate and
iagman struck by the locomotive Doan recovered
his consciousnessbout half afterwards at his
house. which bis neighbors had carried him. snpposng
be was fatally injured by the blow he had received,
which pitched him distance from the track When
will js reckless endangerng not merely the lives Of the
employees but of almost every nAabitant Of city, be
checked?
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~ u.
~ Ihe depot for the aale OF
fHE AMERICAN SOLIDIEIfp MILK
Is removed TO
~ Liberty street, two doors east Of Broa "a

r r RS your co,sr, vrr,ov -.,,rvn.
Wonders are daily wrought by Railways Rcsoyeut in VIZ,
lent constitutional diseases IL dseDgazes from the ANIMAL
fluids the histories moro elements disease and throw
te on through the excreory thus tsking the ns
OF the disorder reuovates and reshens blood and i'm
parts Wits energy to the In scrofa cancer eynha
us chronic rheumatsm lung comp skin dlseaans rer
cTra diseases coLtracons Of the joints palsy and
semng sonsuop1 type sod Of being from pa
sure one this irresistible and searching disinecnt aerauve
AMI nvgorAnt IN acute diseases every phase the
Keller and Regulators deserve the popularity they have &C
aaed IRON an uninterrupted career Of sections
OF the question with these SPECIFICS at hGnd
Hacwa5s Remedies soid BY druggEs AMI sorekeeperu
everywhere
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-20

The Best Spring Bed I'm Extsscnco--( Howe
,llrue. q from Is 70 S. st 37s Broadway Call and
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-20

BarTy's TrIcOpherous IL the best and cheap
est article for dressing beaang cleaning curling
lug and restoring the hair LAdiea try it. Sold BY Al drug
gkta-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-20

The New Soda Fountain golng or with n
rush. Who would have All who cali on the Auncsi-
frsdes Company NOS q and "A Frankfort street.
TO buy one.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-20

Bachelors Hair Dye, Wigs and Toupees
the best In he world suspaasaing all made Sold applied
ct the manufsctory, 233 broadway
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Misses. LeghorZ. Hats from As. to 6s., also
extra quality TRIMMED, at WILLIAMS hat store 293 Fulton
sueet, Brooklyn,
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Kennedy's Medical Discovery Is warranted
to scrotua eryspelas saheum head liberated
sore legs. For Gale by ali truggists.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-20

Hill's Hair Dye, SOC Black Browne
Depot TO- Barclay street Also sold 800 Broadway and
al drurpA4
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-20

London Cape Dusters-A New and Beautiful
article, 4, pRuMcoLD fRVCa's, No. 2ii Broadway
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-20

silk Warp Alpaca Coats "A Splendid Coat
for warm weather at DRUM6OLD & PROCH'S, 2t4 Broad.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-20

Wilder's Patent Fire md Burglar Proof
SAFES. QUIKX BkOrHERs, 9s Maiden lane, n. Y.
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Improved French Yoke Shirts, a New style,
copyrighted. made to order and warranted 70 it,
bALL0U BROTHERS, 40 Broadway sole manufacturers
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I.ester,s Sewing NIachines

THE wilcox s. Gibbs Family Sewing Ma
cbnes price $50 to $50 for sale No. 50s Broad
way, opposite the St. Nchoaa-
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Boots, Shoes and Caters OF the Finest and
ost durable materials ct lSS Flu ton street. wet Of Broad
way LORlN BROOKS SON.
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The Lafest Drawings or the Legaiszed Los,
ss'ses ~ reported 70 WOOD. EDDY CO..
nMAGsss or fm
DsLAwAEF. oEoRGIA. KEErUoKg Ard xssoUa
STATE LoTTERIEs
oasisl drawings by telegraph
DELAWARE LOTTERIES.
os ne sts.s y dsiss ofs los
swios ers Tor The Ssnsa, Of tho STATE q aes Ssss
g. etsO s ss ss ss Soyns are the nansr WHOA
xrrs4 Glass; 40. ist, MAY 49, isss
70, %, 6z, So, rs, so, Is, 80, AZ, s, 80, IL.
GLAZE No. s0s MAY 10 1862
H. 6s. SO, 2, 81, 30, G5, 70, Sc, 81. SO, AZ, "a.
that, ne ssA numbers drawn In tho order In which
!. hand. = w'gsse Del, this Thursday NAY
" '''' Sssss SS,o oasD0' Commissioners
GEORGIA LOr1EaIEa
ss.
GLASS No. .'ss, E1rnA. MAY ls 1850.
"a, So, 50, %, So, %, l6, 80, 1, 6, 8, IS, A.
And the said numbers drawn order In which
wines hand. at Augu IT, Ca this Wednesday Nay "a
O.Ass No. 2ss. MAJ 10. 1859.
Not REQ siyed.
CLASS No. 100 ExrR.. Mar 10. 1859.
Not received.
And s he :sd numbers were dA wn In tho order which
our hands at Augusta this Thursday May 49,
''''' - S 6aasE Commissioners
WOOD. EoDrA CO.. va Xusas'. De as%n*
Depot no. Barclay street Also sold n 800 Broadway and
al drugghts.
KenDcdy's Medical Discovery Is warranted
to scroula, eryspess saheum scad head ulcerst
sore lega- For Gale by ali 6ruggists.
Bar1y's TrIcOpherous is the best and cheap
esi article Tor dressing beAdsyng cleaning curling pressrv
sHta '''''S -'' '-A A-''' W lbs o''1 " :" '''s
I Hair.-Its Diseases, Fall, Changes or Color,
and its establishment treated carefully by 9RANDJEAN,
No. 30 Twelfth street. wes side and near Broadway.
Bachelors Hair Dye, wigs and Toupees,
the best in tae world suspaang all made. Sold and spilled
ct the mandatory, z3 broadway.
Crlstati0rO's Hair Dye, Wigs and Toupees.
The beet Ia the world Wholesale and retail and the dye p
vateiy applied, at Astor House.
Trusses, Shoulder Braces, Elastic Stockings,
belts body braces and Dr. 0LOvERS lever uuss No.
Ann st.
DIR. Motifs ChaIybeate PAls-An Aper,ent
and sennschc preparation Of purified irsn. r. b. LoOKE
general agent Principal once $50 Broadway.
DIR. McCllntock's Cold and Cough Mixture,
promptly used prevents consumption Price Is Depot
ID BE ekman 6ueet. told BY druggists.
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Il Bakery Celebrated

Photographs Of the Late A. v. Humboldt,
pls.n at Soc, and artisticaly finished In oil Ats
J. BRILL. photographer, i0a Chatham square,
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| LOCK STITCH.
| SALESE0OMS ass BROADWAY, N. Y.
| Wholesale agents. wanted,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-20

Heyring's Patent Champion Fire
nd burglar proof safes Isl Broadway corner Murray
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Grover q Bakers Celebrated
NOIEELEsS FAMILY SEWING MACHINEs
NEW STYLES, AT REDUCED PRICES,
495 Broadway. New York.
162 Fulton street. Brooklyn.
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place Hotel and sundry other bills O. About what was
the individual expense Of Mrs Chauncey aside from hotel
able her u expend dollar not necessary TO her
condition the wife of Captain Chauncey? Objected
say in reference TO the bill A. He said he perfectly
satisfied and that he would have spent money for
eS TI S S balance Ses gent t o
that liquor bill, state what that was for u was for the
New Years table, rew evenings the LIST Of Jaun.
se v q n auSs
my own private use for New Years. Mis-. Chauncey said,
Captain we must have some wines for the hold holidays
Will you get s9e? he saia sou6 On inc snip
at the Navy Yard; she then said, "Thst hereas
Mr. Hillsburgh zig going to get some for himself,
you had better let bin get some for us for New
Years. he sad, Certainly, | wish he would
] then asked her what she would have and took
note Of them; bought one gallon of sherry wine
and gallon Of brandy, amounting to 50 50; on New
Years day the captain got up one or two O'Clock
came into the parior sauted Mrs. Chauucey and myself
up table, drank three or four glasses OF sherry
and pronounced excellent ne also drank brandy during
the day, and pronoun led good he friends drank
pretty much the whole Of the liquor during the day; the
made for Captain Chauncey daughter Fanny the Captain
asked me to out and buy The boots for her. did
So there was nearly SEQ due account OF Captain
Chauncey and being in want Of some money, sent my
boy TO the Captains brother with bill for $685. the
balance due me at that time; he sent check for
the amount. @ BY what name did Mrs. Chauncey
address the Captain A. Sometimes she called him dear
sometimes "Pa," and sometimes "Captsin;' when the
Niagara arrived went on board and met him: we came
up 70 the hotel that night; Mrs. Chauncey was in bed
sick when he arrved day or two after the Captain
rived 90 he was coming out Of Mrs Chaunccys bedroom,
he exclaimed, "The God Did b. is always sick; she
always makes hospital Of my rooms and is nothing but
sd expense" Q. Did the Captain ever say any.
thing to you relative to your conduct towards his wife
during bis trip in the Niagara A. He sad he felt deeply
grateful, and never could repay my Kindness Q. Win
the exception Of the difficulty you stated when the Cap
n M you not TO 60 ~ his room, aud then apollo.
having found any fault with you or objected Ia any way
to your attentions to his wife 10 tho time you got tho
lever whcn orns the subject Of tho prosecution in this
case9 A. Mono whatever.
The further examination Of this witness was postponed
until Tuesday next at three O'clock to which time tc
case was adjourned.
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Accident LA the H.rbor.

A SMALL BOAT CpNTAINING -FOUR MEN RUN DOWN
BY The FALL RIVER STEAMBOAT METRoPOLis-
ONE MAN klLLND AND THE OrEERs SUPPOSED TO
HAVE EESN snvBgELY INJURED.
Yesterday morning as the Fan River steamboat Metro
pels, Capt Brown, approaching her dock; and when
,be Battery shs 40 into email bost, ceu!sioag four
asen cutting tho boat IN two aud Causing the men
Jump into the river or whom carrie under the
s,aht death
Gr o. q Gibbs, merchant, Of Weat wsrohsm, Mass,
crmely sea captain, add at preseLt stopping ct the
aston Beu.e, ard with hs wife were passengers on
f'ad the Metropolis, and occupied position the bow
the beat nesr the captain OF ths steamer, the
o9g steuent he stated that when the Metropolis
was app oachrg her deck her trip from Eau RIVER and
chen shor. cissnce from the Battery he deserted q
sual boat about eighth of mis from ard the drec
ioD towards which tae tteamer heading. Tina meQ
n The boat we're evidently running a bawser TO buoy
rom vessel anchored in the stream. As tho steamer
.lproacbed the small boat Capt Brown neither caused ner
ced to be Stacked the OF the steamer changed
Ut when within nalng distance said t, The men in too
imtN boat, "Peii away, gu damned fools" The men
rugged bard 10 escape collision with the steamer
when, finding all efforts futile three of them Jumped into
zoe iver followed by the fourth man. the latter cSgng
to TIE stern OF the boat In f seconds the steamer
struck The yawl boat with such force to cot two
one bali OF passing TO the star board OF the steamer
AID the other half which the cineing, passed
unccr tho nrboud wheel, probably killing the man in.
lie boat The collision was SEEN from several
thored in the stream who lowered their sms boats and
scued two OF the men. Tho ether still ssng
After the accident The officers OF the ero failed 70
take any steps to save the drowning men, either by
launching tier Eeooats or by throwing life preser