The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-03-04

FUNERAL or MI. AEIHrR woops.-rhe funeral services
Of this worthy gentleman, who well known in poti
cal circles took place at two O'Clock yesterday afternoon
from his late residence No 81 last Eleventh. street. Mr.
w. occupied the position Of member Of assembly In the
State Legislature for two years, believe and quite
favore with the young democracy Of tho Seventeenth
ward Al tho time Of his deccase no only in tho 32i
Of bis age The attendance OF friends
and respectable, and large train Of carr lagos followed
the remains to Calvary Cemetery where the deccasei
was inferred with the solemn rites "a the Catholic Church
FAR I'm HusE THE Coon sH11ERD.--Ths is
one Of the most mcritorious institutions which has
been established Of latcyesr in metropolis It
opened about three years ago, and in brief mo has
Effected much good. Tho object of tho House Of tho
Good Shsphc I'd the reform Of tho outcas females Of
sicicty FOR whom that society has the least CON-
mseraton. TO this truly Christian work tho good and
soisa.crheiDs sisssrs aevo.e ,hsr yves, seeking
from higher and purer motive II Ia 20 assist them
in their charitable Undertaking that fair IL ~ be held
IN the early part OF noxt moAth In Irving HALL rt is
enterprise u which Protestants we'll as Catholics
w assst for no distinction is made on the ground Of
religion betvcen those who apply for admission 10 the
Estlso Of The Good Shepherd.
DsDrcAros INV DurcH REFORMED CHURCH ~
rnen-rorETu SrTs1r.--Tho new cd1ce OF the congro-
cation lately worshpping in the Dutch Reformed church
Broome street, dedicated with due sclemnty zee
terday forenoon. The building, which IL situated In
Thirty fourth street. Eighth avenue, denscly
crowded upon tho occasion and extra Accommodations had
DO provided for tine largo number Of people in attend
ance. The opening prayer was mado by tho sev. II. ID.
Strykcr who also road appropriate selections from the
Scriptures Chancellor Ferris followed In prayer, atcr
which tho Rev. Peter Strykcr the pastor delivered this
dcdcatory sermon taking for his tcxtra 10, 1s" And
tho children Of Israel and the priests aud tho oves and
the rest Of the children Of the captivity kept tho dedication
Of this house Of God with JOY" He concluded By rcctng
the dedication service according 70 the ritual OF the Dutch
Reformed church, tho people all rising Chancellor Ferris
thcn made address in which he took occaioo TO COM
pmcnt the congregation for thor possession q bcauti-
fu house Of worship and congratulated the upon tho
success that bad attended their abrs. municeut col
lection was kou up and tho exercises closed with tho
bepediction. The church IN built In tho ornaments
Gothic style, with Nova Scotiau facing aud with
toyors at cach side of the front 20 feet hg and cost
$50 900 IL rs III feet wide by 100 feet doop and IL capable
Of accommodating 100 persona commodous lecture
room which also serves too purposes OF sunday schoo
room - situated in the basomont and tho organ gallery
V apart by ITSELF The sale OF poxs commences Tues
day next.
FnE IN wSr EoHrEoH Snuau.--Bctwecn twelve aud
O'Clock yesterday afternoon lire broke out In the
Greenwich pottery, go West Eighteenth street. owned
by Washington smith II originated from tho heat Of tho
kiln ignlting floor joist The damage 10 building and
stock will amount TO about $50, Insured in the Ioriard
and other city insurance companies.
Fms IN THE sswMy.-shortly after nino O'Clock on sun.
day night fire was discovered tho second floor Of
tho building No Bowery, tho dwelling apartments cf
Mrs Levi II originated from tho store The damage TO
her furniture win 10 about 500 insured for $500
In tho Manhattan Insurance Company The store on the
first floor occupied by Rosenberg Brother, DEALERS In
watches and cwclry. stock and Fixtures damaged by
vc,er tho extent OF about $500 insured for ~ 700 Ia
tho Nicholas, ~ 200 In the Ator and ~ BOO IN the
Market Insurance Company. The building is Owned by
Mr.. Ward. II ia damaged about 800, insured