The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-09-14
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

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x1zruo o. PLUG ToBAcoo Co,nnsnoH NIcHASrA-
meeting Of plug tobacco commission merchants was
held yesterday afternoon in the store OF Mr. Joseph
Hicks No 90 Water street. for the purpose Of taking
into consideration the recent regulations Issued by the
Commissioners Of Internal Revenue and approved by the
Secretary Of the Treasury The chair occupied by
Mr. ". Il Price, Of the firm OF March, Price Co., and
M q e. Butler acted as secretary Ihe sense OF the
tons which propose To shut up tho bonded warehouses
now kept BY the commission merchants, and establish
tobacco The merchants declare that these regulations
VIII not only not prevent fraud the government but
senousiy interfere with the business u they 40 not
atosetner put . stop to It, The trade generally,
they STATE regard the regulations as being
most oppressive and unjust. committee was appoint
60 20 with the Boards OF Trade IN Phade-
phia, Baltimore and Boston, and report TO . future
meeting what action they would take; whether tney
with the authorities against the continuance Of the egu
aons complained Of obtain the assistance OF persons
IN mat CITY to aid in eectng the object they desire 70
The SOCIETY," FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF GAMBLNG.-The
Society for the Suppression OF Gambling have eighteen
cases which will be laid before the Grand Jury at the
next term OF the Court OF General Sessions Most OF the
complaints are for selling lottery tickets.
MAYORS OFrIcE-A NUISANCE COMPLAINED o7.-A de-
puiation of Germans called upon the Mayor and COM
planned OF a sewer that has been sxcavated which
had been left open by the contractor several weeks
with the dirt banked up TO tho dement Of the health
OF all residents Of the vicinity. One person has already
the Croton Aqueduct Department ohs condition Of the
nuisance and the complaint
AMERICAN PHARMACEUTICAL SoCETY-On the invitation
Of their New York friends the members of the assoca
ton embarked on board the steamer Thomas Coyer at
three O'Clock yesterday afternoon and proceeded down
the bay to Sandy Hook. Turning homeward there, the
Coyer again passed the city and proceeded up the
North River 70 Yonker when she returned TO the start
ing point at the foot of Warren street The members Of
the association met in the after cabin before dsembark
ing and returned vote OF thanks TO the committee Of
arrangements and their friends New York for the
entertained and to Mr. W. Bedford secretsty for his
energy and industry their behalf Tho entertainment
was served in the splendid STYLE and reflected the
highest credit on the Committee Of arrapeemens who
seemed to have forgotten nothing which would conduce
70 the comfort OF their guests refreshments and cigars
being provided for the gentlemen, and bouquets OF
flowers and music for the ladies'
CHOLERA on GovERSoRs ANp-There 10 little doubt
that this fatal epidemic has ragged With considerable vo
ence among the troops stationed Governors Island.
Although the Board Of Health has curiously silent
the subject it is alleged that there have been esr
than twelve deaths from this disease during the
months, and there now 1t is stated thirty patients
In hospital and about the same number In the
and filthy condition Of the cells in which prisoners arc
have most probably propagated the spell Of
this fatal scourge which will never be eradicated from
Governors Island until proper sanitary arrangements be
undertaken and perfected.
The FEMAS SHAN FGHT.-During the Fenan picnic
exhibition at Jones' Wood, Thursday when the gal
LIANT woud.be invaders of Canada and possibly future
possessors of the Emerald Isle, were re-enacng the
embryo campaign Of Fort Ridge and fighting their bat.
ties over again. there good deal Of powder burnt
and blank cartridges discharged Some Of these car
tridges carried ball. however and these winged their
airy flight about the city yesterday the endanger.
ment OF the lives Of those citizens who perhaps could
not SO far sympahize with the Fnnegans to welcome
A ri hal nfnin from hA
direction Of Jones' Wood, struck an inmate Of the
Almshouse on Backwells island, % he standing in
se struck rock to which another person Sit
ng close by his feet The Fenans should keep their
powder and ball for their foes and not harm our peace
ful citizens.
sURRoaArEs CoURr-The following estates have been
finally settled John Walton, Jacob Dpple, James
Faucet, James Ferguson, Elizabeth De Faber John H.
Beekman. The following decisions have been rem
dered:-Estate of Jonathan s Joce, will rejected !;
estate Of John Waylan, account 70 be amended per
decision.
MIRACULOUS EscAPE-A SoxSAxBuLrr LEAPS FROM AN
EXPRESS TRAs-On Wednesday night . passenger
named P. H. Hyser, board Of the express trains
OF the New York Central Rairoad rose from Chicago
to this city, while state OF somnolence jumped from
the platform Of ofhe when within about three
miles Of Syracuse Strange to relate he sustained
serious injury although bruised considerably. He
walked from the place where he aghted suddenly to
Syracuse and arrived In this city Thursday
feeling beyond little stiffness, quite we'll
GRAND LODGE o. OF o r. THE UNITED srArEs.-The
session OF this grand body commences its sessions
nine O'Clock A. NJ. OF Monday next and not nine NJ,
enormously printed in notice thereof wedncs-
dsy Members OF the r. r. degree will meet at Irving
Hall at eight O'Clock, TO join In the reception Of the
Grand Lodge
SUICIDE by TAKING Porsos.-An inquest held yes.
tcrday at the house No. 6s3 Sixth avenue, by
Gamble the remains Of Edward jennings whose
death the result Of dose Of poison swallowed by
him two three days since. John Jeunings OF
ceased. of which should prompt
his father to take his life Deputy Coroner Joseph
G. Shaw NJ. D., made post morem examination the
body and found quantity Of arsenic 10 the stomach OF
deceased, which in oils opinion was sufficient to cause
death. The jury found that deceased diod from the
effects Of poison taken BY himself Mr.. Jennings was
axy.seven years or age, and native Of England.
ProrIE's PolIncAL ORGAMzAroS.-The General Com
mitee of the "Peopie's Organization Is perma-
nently located their committee rooms Kuntzs Hotel
Essex street. On Thursday evening General Nelson
Taylor OF the Seventh Ward chosen chairman.
Alter dsposing OF all business and passing strong
lutons favor Of Thomas II. Ferris for sheriff. the