New-York daily tribune., 1865-11-15

the subject OF Fun" illustrated by numerous comic
songs, anecdotes, limitations &C., which kept the audi
ence in roar of laughter throughout the evening.
SUICIDE OF AN OLD CIrrzEN.-Mr. James T.
Hewes, an old aud welknovn citizen of the Eastern
District committed suicide at his residence in Ninth.
ST.. near Ainsliest about II o'clock Monday night
by shooting himself through the heart Mr. Hewes has
frequently Threatened sefdestruction during the past
few years and his family have considered him at times
insane. lie made deliberate arrangements for the pur
and box Of buckshot and powder On Sunday last he
visited Cypress Hills Cemetery. where he owned q
burial plot, in company with his brother nlaw. and
selected spot for his buralplace. remarkng that he
did not expect to live long lie had previously trans
erred deeds of real estate TO relative and made
very jndeious disposition of his property Mr.. Hewes
was in his 6lst year He leaves three daughters and
son, all married and settled in the Eastern District
ATTEMPT TO ROB CHURCH.-Between 3
and o'clock yesterday morning officer Of the Forty
sixth Precinct noticed two men making an effort 10
enter ST. Mary's Church. corner Of Remsen and Leon.
ard sts f. d.. through side window but they became
alarmed at the officers approach and hed and although
the officer pursued, he failed TO oyertake them.
THE KINGS COUNTY BOARD OF CANvAssERs.
The Board Of Supervisors met in the New Oesr House
yassers. Mr. Fury of the Fifth Ward selected as
Chairman, and MIR. John j. White osboiaed as Secfe
tay The rolls were opened and imperfections being
found In OF the returns they referred 10 the
Supervisors of the different Wards for examination aud
correction The Board then adjourned until this after
noon. 1t Is anticipated that the Official result will be
declared on Saturday.
FIRE.-About 8 O'Clock Last evening q fire
broke out in the cellar under the liquor store Of James
Hogan on the corner Of Bolivar and Navy-sts. The
flames. it appears. originated from lighted candle
which had been left standing under the stairs leading
10 the frat floor The damage 20 contents Is about
$500 insured In the London and Liverpool Company to
the full amount. The building Is owned by Mr. Peter
Herman. Loss about s20O; insured In the Home Com
pany.
ASSISTANT ENGINEERS OF THR FIRE DEPART-
MRST-A meeting o the Board Of officers OF the Brook.
yn Fire Department (W. D) was held a, the office OF
mating candidates for Assistant Engineers Of which
seven are 90 be elected. The following the noni.
nations agreed upon: John w. Walker of Engine No.
Robert Barr OF Engine No. 3: Theodore Morgan OF
Engine No 4: Peter Fitzpatrick OF Engine No: 3. VIM
Taylor Of Engine No Q. Francis j. Mccain OF Engine
No 7; II. j. Whiting Of Engine No. 9; George l. jus
tson oi Engine No. -; George Brown OF Eugine No.
IA John :. Allen OF Hose No. 2; Charles II. Farley OF
Hose No. ;; James Gafney of Hose No. g. Dennis
DOwneY OF Hose No. 7; Thomas Ryan Of
Hose No IL; John Dovd Of Hose No. 10;
Wm. Bell Of Truck No /; Wm. Webb OF Truck No 5.
Tie election will be held at Fremans Hall In Henrysi
on the evening Of the second Tuesday OF December
next The following Canvassers were appointed to
count the votes cast at the election Dennis McAamaTa
of Engine No. s. Marshal Bszine Of Truck No. 3, and
Thomas r. Eevins Of Hose No 9. Attention was
called the bad condition Of the hose IN use aud 10 TIE
dereciion Of the belTingers who. seems frequently
neglect their duties No definite action wAA taken.
however, and the meeting adjourned.