The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-01-10
City Intelligence.

The BURNING ST. JossPHs CATHOLIC COLLEGE, P1Sy-
sYIyASIA.-A telegraphic despatch appeared In the
HERALD Wednesday last announcing the total destruc
tion by fire Of st. Josephs Roman Catholic College,
situated in susquehanna county Pennsylvania In that
despatch IL stated that the estimated loss Ave
thousand dollars. This Is mistake. Tho loss as
figure, will amount 20 twenty-five thousand dollars,
which. unfortunately, is not covered BY insurance.
at the tmc and has already set his shoulder TO tho
wheel in order TO rebuild this valuable cdince Sub
thought that short time the necessary win be
raised to forward the desired object Il would indeed
should be lost TO the community.
FATAL AcupESr.-Coroner Nsumann held an Inquest
yesterday at No. SO White street. the body Of Chart
F. Bedt lad fourteen years Of age, who died from the
effects Of injuries received by falling down hatchway
from the fourth floor Of the above premises He
occurrence The jury rendered verdict OF accidental
DEATH Deceased lived with his parents at No. 600 Grand
street.
APPOINTMENT Al The sUp.TREAsrRr-Mr. Thomas samp-
son formerly efficient member Of the Police Depart.
nen OF this city has been appointed United States de-
tectve by Assistant Treasurer Cisco and detailed for duty
the ubTreasury, Wall street Mr.. Sampson Is saga
cious and vigant officer.
ANNUAL Meeting OF WoxAys HOSPITAL AssoCrA-
noS.-The annual meeting of shis association wds held
yesterday at No. SO Madson avenue, Mr.. Beekman,
Chairman the Board Of Governors in the chair The
report OF Mr. Jacob Lc Roy Treasurer presented
showing the receipts for the past 6l9 a. nclud
ing from donations, $5s7 81 from the State $232
from subscriptions and 24s6 rs from paying patients.
The amounted TO 929 a. leaving balance OF
$500 80 the hands OF the Treasurer Dr. Thomas Adds
Emmett the surgeon Of the association presented his
no report, from which make the following extract
During the year hundred patieuts have
been under IN the Of these forty one
been as
fac are chiefly durable surgical cases. requiring several
been discharged incrabe and death
but from an accidental cause having no with the
operation, which was in itself success On the ls Of
ton Eve q these were the time and have
epidemic complications following surgical orera
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reyiously operated BY different surgeons As the pro-
viii admission except those Ola more hopeless essrac
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most faithful discharge Of his arduous duties.
Hon. George Folsom, Dr.. winthrop and others then adj.
dressed the meeting after which Dr. Cox pronounced the
| BURNING OF rnE ISAAC NEwrov.--we are Glad TO see
that steps being taken TO present testimonial IA
Captain smith, who CALAMITY distinguished himself by
his efforts the passengers Of the Inflated Isaac
Newton The matter has been taken up by the Chamber
OF Commerce. which has appointed a committee 10 re-
COVE subscriptions. The names Of the gentlemen com
posing IL win be found in the advertisement published IN
our columns. The travelling portion Of our public as
well as owners vessels interested making this
testimonial worthy Of the services Is designed 70 com
4 .mcmorate II win stimulate others to initiate the hu.
name and noble conduct OF Captain Smith and those
cated with him, who also we are happy say bs
/ made participators in this reward
TIE NEW YoRK CArEpoSns CIuB BAri.-The seventh
annual ball Of the Calcdonian Club In aid Of the benevo
lent funds Of the society, will take place at Irving Hall
on Tuesday next January H. The Caledonian Club has
done great deal TO assist the families Of the Scotch
/ regiments In the field.