The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-24
City Intelligence.

SEVENTH REGIMENT ANSIvEFsARY.-After the parade on
last Friday evening the Seventh regiment proceeded to
the spacious driloom in their armory where after
very appropriate remarks from Colonel Lefers
motion was made by him that the 22d Of February be
henceorh regarded the Seventh regiment anniversary
to be duly observed by them by parade and of
the old and members and such other ceremonies as
might be thought proper On the question being put
was carried unanimously. The chaplain, Rev Dr. Weston
then made eloquent and impressive prayer abiding to
the fitness of the day anniversary OF the Seventh
regiment and asking the blessings of God upon the
bers Of the regiment The chaplain concluded with
solemn invocation to Divine Providence aid the Presi
dent and the legislators of the country settling the
distracted state of the Union AT the conclusion Of the
prayer the Seventh regiment band played the soul
ing air Star Spangled Banner" Colonel Leforts the
time stepping TO the front Of the Balcony dis
after cheer filed the room ''Yankee Doodle was then
called for and the band responded in its happest
The widest enthusiasm again burst forth and
continued for some time "Atention" being called by
the Colonel he proposed three cheers for the American
hag-at the time rcyerently kissing t-and nine cheers
for the Union, which responded to with will and
feeling sufficiently emphatic TO convince any that
far as the Seventh regiment is concerned their Union
feeling is Of the strongest nature. Three cheers
then given for Colonel Ieferts and three for Dr.
Weston, after which the regiment dispersed.
FATAL SHOOTING CAsx.-Coroner Schrmer held in
quest Tuesday at No 90 sheriff upon the body
John Jung, native Of Germany aged hry.four years,
VINO died from the enecs oil injuries ACCIDENTALLY received
on New Years day by the explosion of a musket De
ceased and his brother in law John Nage, firing
salute opposite their employers house. at Greenpoint
when the waddng from the musket accidentally struck
Jung the shoulder infcting painful wound. Medi-
cal attendance promptly at hand and everything
was done to alay the wounded mans suerings but he
continued grow from day to day until finally he
died from exhaustion The jury rendered verdict Of
"death from exhaustion from carries, aggravated by
gunshot wound in the shoulder
FIRE EIGHTH AvnNuE.-About six O'Clock Friday
evening fire occurred In the show window of the dry
goods store of Mr. Martin, No. 5l5 Eighth The
flames speedily extinguished. Damage about $500
fully insured
FIRE EIGHTH AyESuR-NARRow ESCAPE MOTHER
FIVE CnuDRS-Shorty after twelve O'Clock
Saturday morning fire broke out in the basement Of the
building No. COG Eighth avenue, on the premises
pied by James Jackson second hand boot and shoe
and dwelling The fire was discovered by Captain
ot Of the Twenty second precinct, and through his
ertons, assisted by others, Mrs jackson and her five
children were taken out OF the windows and their
lives saved The premises damaged to the extent of
about $500 insured for $500 in the Peter Cooper nsu
rance Company.
FIR IN THR BowRy-Between and two O'Clock, on
saturday morning, fire discovered in the carpet
store, No. 800 Bowery, owned by B. H. Weaver. The
flames were extnguished by the Hremen Damage
to the stock about 500 insured for ~ 10 the Relief
and st. Nicholas Insurance Co g. The fire broke out
the floor the stove but from what is unknown
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