The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-06-23
WESTCHESTER INTELLIGENCE.

and ten o'clock Friday morning q scaNold build
ing in course Of erection wiamsbrdge, owned by q
lady named Bodice, fell from height OF about twenty
feet carrying with it three skaters named William Joyce
William McKenna and George McLevy The first named
sustained injuries OF dangerous il not fatal char
acter II appears the men were just commencing work.
and had reached the platform their way
pushed out Of place by the opening Of gate
in the OF the building Immediately afterwards the
whole affair gave way dashing the occupants violently
against large rock circums that renders II
what remarkable that none OF them were killed in
stanty. joyce, who most seriously injured,
subsequently conveyed TO St Luke's Hospital, New
York. where he still remains in critical condition. 1t
considered probable that with great his life may
be saved. The others are in a fair way TO recover
SINGULAR ASSAULT on RAILROAD OFFICIAL BY A BLIND
R.-Superintcndent Schenck. Of the Harlem
Bridge and Fordham Railroad, discovered few even
ings since blind beggar well known TO those persons
who are in the habit Of crossing Harlem BRIDGE lying
mud pool in beasty state Of intoxicatlon, and had
him removed to the passenger waiting room. On Mr.
Schenck commencing to demonstrate with him on the
he pursuing he picked up chair and made
violent attempt to strike him with 1t. The chair, how
ever struck the wall and was shattered TO pieces Two
officers were then called in, and only succeeded in
moving him after they had been repeatedly rolled In the
mud :.
ARREST or AN ALLEoED HORSE THIEF. Michael Wall
who stands charged with having stolen valuable horse
ness and other articles from Mr. Halls brother al VIII
iiamsbrdge, during the month Of Februarys has been
arrested and taken TO the county JAIL at White Plains 10
await the action Of the Grand Jury At its next session.
HIGHWAY ROBBERY AT SNo SSG-Whiie . gentleman
named Ambrose Clark returning from the house Of
friend 70 his home in the village Of Sing Sing. few
evenings SINCE he attacked by party Of rufhans
three in number, who, after beating him in shameful
rsd n POCKETS OF sosr % .no d .nen
the vicinity NO clue has yet been discovered Of their
whereabouts y 10 supposed they arc portion OF New
York gang who have recently been noticed on the Hud
son River Railroad.
THE New York AND WEsrcHEsrER COUNTY RAILROAD
In relation to the decision rendered recently By Judge
Barnard in the case Of the Now York and West
chester County Railroad, IL is stated that appeal will
be made at the General Term. As the decision inter-
fcres only with the metropolitan end OF the road the
remainder Of the line will be prosecuted with the utmost
vigor, that connection may be made with Lake
Mahopac az as carly period - possible.
FOUND DRowSEp-CoRoSER's IsouEsr.-On Friday
morning an inquest was hold by Coroner T. Mason
Oliver Of Mott Haven, at City Island the body OF
unknown man found floating in tho river near that
place. The deceased was apparently about thirty years
OF age, 1--WE feet eight inches high light hair, cut Short
having slight chin whisker. He had no clothing on.
medical examination wasmade by the Deputy Coro-
ner Dr. s. h. McIlroy, but marks OF violence
discovered the person Of the deceased. verdict
The TACT OF there being clothing the body leads
the supposhon that the unfortunate man drowned
while bathing
NETTING OF THE BOARD TRUSTEES MoRRrsANA.-
The proceedings OF the Board OF Trustees OF tho town OF
Morrisana at their last meeting. held recently, tran
sactsd several matters Of considerable importance In
relation the much talked about which pro.
posed construct from 14lst street TO Harlem river
resolution passed authorizing It's construction.
committee appointed to confer with Mr. Craven Of
the Croton Aqueduct Board - TO the best material 70
used, &c. Initiatory steps also taken 70 pro-
coed with the grading and otherwise improving SIKH.
Seventh and Eighth streets. Franklin and Fulton ave-
in the upper portion OF the town. and l3Sth and
Van Slo streets, in thu lower IL also resolved TO
take action In relation 70 the Introduction Of gas IN
Mott Haven.
THROWN PROM wAcos.--A BOY about ten years Of
age . son Of . gentleman named sadlier residing a.
Wilton was thrown from wagon In lssth street yes
terday morning and seriously injured II appears that
the horse being rather restve took fright at large
pile OF stones and dashed OF suddenly. throwing the
boy with much violence against tree disocating his
collar bone and bruimng him badly. young lady
horse about year since, in a similar manner, and
rowly escaped being killed
FIRE At wHux PIAIss-On Thursday Gre broke out
In rear OF the premises owned by Mr. Peter Huest
White Plains and before proper assistance could Do
procured property 10 the amount Of about $500 was
destroyed. The prompt arrival OF lre engines, how
ever, prevented any further loss
New ORGAN IN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH AT
WHITE PLAINS Tho congregation OF the Methodist Epis.
copa church ct White Plains have at length succeeded
in securing an elegantly finished and exqusely toned
800 and will be used as an adjunct TO the service Of
the Most High for the first time to-day.
IMPROVING PURCHASE STREET, RYR.-A number Of the
most prominent and influential citizens OF Rye have
subscribed 500 towards defayng the expense Of tho
proposed grading and macadamzng OF Purchase street.
from Rye station TO Lime Brook bridge II Is Intended
TO commence operations In the matter at an early day