The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-05-04


hon in the case Of Charles Brady ono Of the alleged
participants In the recent riot in South Brooklyn, was
resumed yesterday afternoon before Justice Micnae
Dunno. number Of witnesses were examined ior the
defence who contSadcted the statements OF the omcos
engaged in queing the disturbance which has been
published in these columns Tne further hearing OF tho
case was then adjourned until the l4th inst
SOCIETY foR THE PREVENTION o. CRUELTY 10 AShAG-
The newly organized branch Of this society in Brooklyn
held special meeting last evening in the Directors
Of the Academy Of Music, Professor Bergh Pres-
dent Of soc,ey Carson Brevoo President Of the
Brooklyn branch; Dr. Nude. Secretary, and other
prominent phianthropists, were present. Ex-Mayor
George Hall occupied the chair Il was determined 70
open Office ana commence the work devOlvlng upon
the society in this city Immediately, and the Secretary
direosed TO select suitable location for that pur.
from time to time will BE- prosecuted, also will be
several nmilar cases. without further delay.
FIRES DURING TaE PAST MoSrH.-The monthly re-
port Of Fire Marshal Lawrence shows that fifteen fires
occurred in the city OF Brooklyn during the past month";
involving loss OF $4,000 There insurance on
the property OF $l40 Co.,
DKpIcArIox The new Sunday school room OF the
Church of the Redeemer tUniversais) IN Greene ave.
nue. was dedicated evening with appropriate
monies, the Rev. Mr.. Bartholomew and the Rev. Mr..
Blanchard onlciating. The room was beautifully gar.
landed and estooned with native and exotic flowers OF
the richest fragrance and beauty while fountain be-
decked with sent up its sparkling and refreshing
waters beneath the altar The children seemed highly
apartments and gave evidence Of their satisfaction BY
singing number Of anniversary hymns.
AN ANCIENT AFRICAN MINISTER AssAULrED.-The veneer.
able Nathaniel Bland seventy OF age, who leads
the praying band Bethel church, Frost street. Eastern
District yesterday afternoon appeared before Justice
Daley and obtained warrant for the arrest Of bar
keeper employed in the liquor store corner Of Grand
street and Union avenue, E. D., charge Of assault
II his called at the place mentioned
for the purpose OF obtaining kettle of ale, when the
kotfl han call M i'm
Niger and treated him most unexpectedly generally.
The will be tried before Justice Daley this morning
ISoUEsrs -CoroncFs Lynch and Smith have held
seventy inquests during the past month There we're
deaths from injuries, two from delirium tremens,
five from drowning, three from burns three from old
age and two cases Of homicide.
REARR srED.-Jane Butler was committed for trial
yesterday charge Of attempting TO rob the house OF
Margaret Somervile. No. 141 Fulton street. the day
previous In February last she caught stealing two
overcoats from the residence of Nicholas Espcnscheid
or NO. Willow place. She gave her name at that time
as Eliza j. Faulkner, and committed BY Justice
Cornwell TO await the action Of the Grand Jury.
OBnRuCrING SIDEwALK-Joseph Hegeman.
auctoneer, taken before Justice Cornwe yesterday
on charge OF violating the city ordinance in numbering
up sidewalk front Of his place OF business with
second hand furniture. The case will be examined
next week.
AccrpKsr. Hugh Lennon was struck upon the head
and nearly Killed on Thursday by plank, which fell
from third story window Of Of the storchouses
the Atlantic dock, which he passing at the time
Hc was taken to bis home in New York.
CHARGE OF BuRsLARy.-A man, who endcavors to gus
tain the Of James George Washington williamson
was taken before Justice Cornwe yesterday answer
charge Of burglary, preferred by Mrs. Watson, Of No
ITO Myrtle He waived examination, and gave
bail appear before the Grand Jury its next sitting
HELD FOR RECEIVING 81, 900 WoRTH STOLEN GooDs.-
Mr. Charles Chinook, plumber, who has been trial
for the past thrcc days before Justice Cornwe for
ceivng 900 worth OF hardware alleged to have been
stolen from the Russell Erwin Manufacturing Com-
pany in Bcekman street. New York, was held yes
lcrday 70 await the action OF the Grand jury
IdBkRArEp.-Patrick Mccartney, who was held by
Coroner Lynch for homicide, in causing the death Of
Michael Rooney In Dikeman street. the 18th Of April
furnished 50 900 bail and was liberated
FiRExESs TRouBLEa-The members OF Engine Com
Of Fire Commissioners They have made charges
against each other for violating the rules Of the depart
ment
ARREST on DESPERATE Man. Yesterday forenoon q
man named Andrew Glass, who claims TO be private
Waterman assembled the roof Of building in South
Seventh street. + D., where some workmen were
employed In removing the roofing and threatened 70
shoot their employer Anthony lang, because some Of
the debris fell into adjoining yard. The desperate
fellow drew hs revolver upon Lang, and would doubt
less SHOT him but for the prompt appearance Of
Sergeant John Brennan Of the Forty NTH precinct who
armed the nfursied man, and took him to the Fourth
street station house TO charge Of fclonious
assault, which Justice Daley will dispose Of this
morning.