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

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BROOKLYN INTELLIGENCE.
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LAYSG or TIE CORNER STONE ST. AIMS CHURCH.
There large asssmbage of ladies and gentlemen al
the corner Of Clinton and Livingston streets a. I'VE
o'clock yesterday afternoon TO witness the ceremonies
connected with the laying OF the corner stone OF 81
Ann's Episcopal church. The congregation Of this
church have been worshppng for time past in the
chapel at the above location but as II was found 70 DO
inadequate 70 accommodate their increasing numbers,
the ground for the church was broken on the 10Th
OF Nay 1867 and the foundation has been commenced
by the laying Of the stone yesterday Inc Right
bv bs rseor Rsy q No. e sesncp Rev Dr. Little
John and othera In the metallic box which was placed
in the stone was copy Of the history OF the church
complete set OF the present currency ana copies OF all
the Brooklyn and New York daily papers. Upon the
cover OF the box inscribed the names OF the rector
wardens and vestrymen Of the church Addresses were
delivered by the Rev. Drs Lejon and Schenck. after
which the assembtage separated II estimated that the
edice will $500 900. II is to be seventy
feet front by one hundred and tweniy-egh. deep and
will accommodate two thousand five hundred persons
There are to % two galleries % have rn two IS
the building s TO DO OF Belsvle stone with Cleveland
stone trimmings.
The NAVAL CADErsHP.-Thc committee recently ap-
pointed by the Hon Demas Barnes, of the Third Con
applicants for the nomination Of the csdetshp
his disposal have concluded their labors. Ten app
originally presented themselves before the
mttee; but that number eventually decreased TO i've,
and from tho latter the selection was made alter most
rsd examination such subjects will be submitted
entering the Naval Academy. The choice fell to
George +. Elliott residing at No 20s Union street, South
Brooklyn ne having displayed the highest order Of
soliity Young Elliott 10 graduate Of the Polytechnic
Institute OF this city, and Is of patriotic pedigree. his
grandfather having been one Of the Jersey prison
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duly confirmed by Mr.. Barnes yesterday
ACCIDENTS AND CAsUALrrEs.-A man named Thomas
Dorsey, while engaged at work in the hold of ship
lying the foot OF Amity street. Tuesday evening"
severely injured about the spine by the fall of
heavy timber from above. He was taken to the hos
ptal. boy named James McCannon was run over by
express wagon at the corner OF Myrtle avenue and
Hudson, which crushed his right hand. He was con-
veyed to his residence No PSI Hudson avenue. The
body OF an unknown found yesterday morning
floating In the river at the foot Of Conovr street, Red
Hook Deceased had on red flannel shirt gray pants
and drawers He was apparently about thirty-nve or
forty years Of ago. and was five feet ten inches IN height
Coroner Lynch was notified TO hold an inquest on the
body. which was removed to the dead house,
FyLoNIoUs AssAuIr-A dispute arose between some
parties who drinking, shortly before midnight Of
Tuesday, the lager saloon Of Joseph Dedun,
the corner of Van Brunt and Union streets Tho
belligerents were David Newell and another man with
whom he had been engaged in playing billiards The
nterfered to order and while doing
So II is alleged that Newell drew q knife and stabbed
him IN the cheek Officer Grogan conducted David TO
the Fortyhsd precinct station mouse ana yesterday
to Jail TO await examination.
REMARKABLE PRoGESY-A subscription has been
started by some charitable and well meaning citizens
residing Myrtle for the relief OF Mrs QUINN
the who gave birth TO four children the 9th
Of May She being the wife Of poor man and the
mother of children-the latter occasion being the
second time that she has given birth TO four children
Is said to be In nced Of pecuniary assistance ~ all
events the testimonial 10 deemed 70 be deserving.
TIE CouRr STREET AyynAY.-Nichael Fsch, the
German who is alleged shot John Rapp the foot
Of Court street, Tuesday night last yesterday
srraigned before Justice Dunn. on the charge of
feionous assault ana committed to await the action OF
the Grand Jury. Rapp the wounded man. 10 recovering
from the effects Of his injuries
ANOTHER DrsnLLERI srrzrD.-The seizure Of William
Higgins dstiery, in Irving street. near Van Brunt,
South Brooklyn, reported yesterday morning to
United states District Attorney Tracy. From the
report appears that the seizure was made on tho
shown by ths entries the books OF The establishment
An action win be instituted for the condemnation Of the
distillery and contents.
A WOMAN KILLED falling Down 4 FLIGHT OF
srARs-Mrs Caroline Hickey residing Baltic stree.
Underhll avenue, fell down fight Of stairs at her
residence At hafpast ten O'Clock last night and receives
injuries from which she died shortly afterwards.
ARREST or CRY oysIuAr--Jossph Mccann clerk
in the Tax Collectors Office arrested and taken be.
forgery Mr.. hcCann is charged with having forged
the Of Justice James Buckley OF the second Dis
Court to process OF dspossesson OF pre-
misses in Van Brunt street. Walcott, thereby
polling the occupant to pay the rent tor month
amounting to 81 so, which the latter would not other
wise have had 10 do As the Justice believes several
similar foreercs have been pcrperated under hrs
he is determined TO estigase the matter thoroughly
CHARGE ADDICTION susrNSEp.-Abraham
sagn, whose arrest charge Of abducting Miss AIDE
iade Stewart Of 2o3 First street, E. D., noticed yes.
noon, when he pleaded not guilty The complaint was
made by tho stcpmother OF Miss Stewart fhe youne
lady herself appeared In court and stated that the
cused treated her better than her parents, and never
advised her TO do anything that did not eet her cordial
appreciation further hearing was then set down for
two O'Clock, p NJ, but the complainant faed 70 appear
that hour, aud the prisoner discharged his
rccognizsnce Miss Stewart states that she fifteen
years Of age.
sEzuss ALtzsEp ILLICIT wHsKBy-Deputy Inspec-
tor Frederick Cocheu yesterday afternoon seized cart
marked $500 containing eight barrels Of unbranded
whskey, on the corner Of South Second and Fourth
streets, Z. D. The whiskey consigned 70 party
the corner Of south Second and Firth streets The
deputy had the liquor conveyed to the Forty pre-
cnct station house. in Fourth street. The driver OF the
cart was released.
FrloSIous AssAulr.-An altcrcaton occurred between
two yesterday afternoon At the house
1875 North Eighth street, =. D., respectively named
Maria Ferguson and Ann rulby in which the former Il
is alleged, struck the latter the right eye with
brick nfictipg frightfu wound. 0bcer Mills OF the
Forty -afh precinct arrested Mrs Ferguson and she
was locked up for examination this morning
rs THIS JUSTICE
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