The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-01-06
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

CHASGEs IN THE CUsTon HoUsE.-Collector Smythe
recently issued order that changes would DO
made in the Custom House for some time TO come Yes
terday, however, Mr.. Rodney hAsou q recently ap.
pointed deputy collector, was removed and his place .
filled by Mr. George Aoulton, personal rens "a NJ
Smythe from the West
PRESENTATION TO THE PASTOR or ST. JAMES ROMAN
CATHOLIC CuURcH.-A few days since the Young Aen
Sodahty connected with st. James Roman oathohc
church. presented Rev. f. H. Farely, pastor OF ine
church and director the Sodality with massive COLO
SNUFF box, bearing appropriate nscriptcn ana ofns
msnted with a cross The presentation speech Of Mr.
Cronn, chairman Of the committee, a0i the response
ofRev Mr. Nsrey we're very happy ard eoqaen' en0r's
0fS!s!2sy: ,.,..... ., -. o, r,.r.,-n i,
stated that the Board OF Fire Commissioners have
decided 10 the salaries al the members Of the
Fire Department ,<xceptng chose Of the district and
chief engineers The forensn 70 receive u ~ ano
. the pv ate Pc, foreman having
been appointed to that position sor some time past
M.ss Mrrrsc or ysrrRAss -s,Ndien who have los,
THAR dcbarves ana those who have been discharged BY
:, dsshy other than wounds consacted in The
service The former not being admitted 70 shsn cms
for bountses me latter being entitled TO ooony
meeting, which will se held on Monday evening, NSx
4 at ooock at thu rooms Of the g soldiers Ren -
s,-aet oT ths nucse Of adopting such resolutions W.
signing such ptilions ~ win urge the passage =
law authorizing the proper authorities ~ Wasningsos
bat by accident deprived Of the benefit Of the bounty
laws now existing.
DAscssops 0nxAxrsr Tho liberty polo saaslius.
in front Of the ruins OF the New Bowsy Meatn u -
most dangerous condition. r64 lbpsr part Vhick On
ssts heavy Iron rod on the apex Of which placed
cap OF liberty, 10 considerably bent and liable 70 3
blown down BY strong gale Of wind The vicinity y
which the pole stands Is populous thoroughfaTe and
serious consequences may arise II this matter b mot
ALLEGED ISTAxnuDx An inquest was yesterday hold
At the Seventeenth precinct police station by Coroner
Schirmer. over the remains Of female infant which
were found in washtub In the collar Of premises No q
Sixth street, occupied by Frederick Hartel and hs WIFE
Catharine II appeared that Mn Hartel was the nsthen
her husband took the infant down ss9s ana IA M
the washtub, where death from neglect ana e.
posure. On returning home Mr. HAtel suspected some.
confused, then alarmed and fed from the house He.
then MaQa search and found the child in the waGhub
n Ms w. essssa ARRESTED Deputy cs's...
found that the child Was born sva but subsssssstiys
died from hemorrhage The jury fosud that dcA wsss
d,on Of the mother We excuse her for mot taking proper
caro- care OF deceased"
AcuDsNrs Mathew Connel, fell INTO the cellar a
building e Thomas street. whsfs he received severe ~
jures about the head. He taken to the New York
Hospital where he received surgical aid.
TEE CONTEMPLATED NEW MASONIC HALL AHD AsnUn--
The Masonic Fair in progress in this city, the pre-
ceeds OF which are,o be applied 70 the fund for building
Masonic Hall and Asylum is proving very successful
yet win not realize SUFFICIENT give promise fes
the completion Of the work. This fact has been broushl
the attention OF the managers Of The local places 81
amusement who have answered the appeal pTompsly
and favoraby. Kelly Icons Ministries will lead ~
the series Of performances aid this grand charity ana
win give benefit aid the FUND next "wednesday evsa
Ing at their hall nearly opposts the Ne3 York nossl
On Saturday there will be dramatic ENTERTAINMENT foS
the same 06icct r 4tt ~