New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-04

son Dougherty, William II. Srihtns, ana r. H. roOte
as such Committee After an interchange Of views it
was decided not to elect permanent officers Of the Coz
MANY ot present but to select temporary Captain
whose auty il will be to drill the men already enrolled
until the ranks arc increased to the full military com.
nlement. Mr. Bristow was chosen as COmmandant.
Several Young men signed the roll, which contains
about twenty-five names, after which the meeting adj
iourned until Tuesday evening next.
CARELESS HAsDIiSG OF FIREABMs.-A serious
accident occurred in q ager-beer saloon, in Church,
near Smith street, on Saturday night caused by the
careless handling of loaded revolver. appears that
Diederch Bosch was exhibiting tenbarreled pistol,
and while explaining its operations to several persons
about him. it accidentally exploded and the ball with
which was charged entered the abdomen of Christian
Lester causing injuries of such character that it is
feared he cannot long survive. The wounded man
was conveyed TO the Long.lsand Hospital. The ball,
it was ascertained, had lodged in the spine.
City MoRTALIrY.-The total numborof deathsin THE
city last week was 1885, of which II adults and "
children; males 81; females -. The principal die
eases were: scarlet fever 5 consumption and Group,
IL EACH diptheria, 7. Under one year Of age, 81.
gland, @ Germany, . Wales, /. Among the deaths
is that of Mrs. Mary Mory who resided at the corner
of Division avenue and Broadway, who had reached
the unusual age of lO5 years She was native of
ireland.
DEPUTY TAX Conference.-The following persons
received the appointment of Deputy Tax Collectors on
Friday: Walter Long, Michael Burke, W. $. Richard
eon, II. Macomber J. Fulton, John Farrell L. Muir
taph, John Watson Edward Hudson Martin Brcen,
Alex. Hamilton, A. Murphy, A. +. SrAck, Cornelius
Fineout Owen Hanovan, Peter Walters. Tie ap-
ponees hold their position for eighty-eght days. at
salary of$2 50 day.
FfRr DEPARTMENT BALL.-The annual ball Of the
Brooklyn Fire Department will he held at the Acade
nv of Music this evening. The NEST extensive prep
ara;ons have been made, and it premises to he Of
the finest ever held in this city.
IScrsDI,RY Fuz-Bctween 10 and II O'Clock on
Saturday night fire broke ont in the upper purt Of
building in Seventh ftreet, near Grand street, J.. D.,
occupied coorer-slop by Mr. Isaac lice. The fire
soon communicated 70 an adjoining stable, owned by
Mr.. NcNea. In Tie cooper-shop was stored large
quantity of cedar ware which had been manufactured
during ihe Winter all Of which, together with qnan.
tity Of tools was totally destroyed. Mr.. lice esi-
mates lis loss stock and damage tn the building ~
about 5000, CA which there II no insurance. Mr..
McNe1's stable damaged 10 the extent Of Sljl,
likewse uninsured. Tic lire is believed 10 have been
he work of an in endiary fire had been used in
the prems,s during tie day, and the greatest and
wat,hfulLess had ever been exercised by Mr. lice
TRF SCRRoG ANS COUHr.--1he wills o. Peter
Godrr, w. &. Eowrrs Hannah WC.tsru, End LsuIs Va
admitted probate last week decree Of dabu
uoa made in The estate OF the ise w s, smith TO the next
Of I'm ofdcccgs d The hot VII u the late NEI Bowers be
queaths the following cgades: To the Snu Pr'sbyerisn
Church q Brooklyn the ally owned by him ia rd
church except occupied by h fairly. to the American
Board Eoiei.u Nis-,ons = co0 10 the
American Bible Society in New York 60 20 the American
Tract Society $500; to the American auh's Friend Society
so.
CoSFIIcT .-Qni;e serious collision occurred on
Saturday the AageTs ID. Grand street Rfoad nd
esideuts thai street The having been 70
siderable hight near the walk The hlw ., Hatnrdhy lied
ard suddenly tho water 70 rt MO
many 10 prevent this the -tecsd
and further iuto the and opened the
yutoTs This stopped the railroad and tie managers nieT-
Tled col III n ensured that required the inter
Of The police Subsequently however the matter was
satisfactorily arranged
BuEGLARY.-On Friday night the carTenter-shop Of
J1ha Wolf conner LoIirer end Skiman streets r. ID
open and robbed VI about 10 Torth Of Carpenters
tools
DIscHARGED.-Ichn Is. Fergus, who was arrested
81 pArlo 40 p Fulton street examined before
Justice oruw. Saturday Declared having been con
cuey shown that the bccUscd was not IN 10. cS ON TIE y
the theft committed