The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-03

y TIE AMER1CUs CLUB, OF PHILADELPHIA, VIII ar
rive in this city this afternoon, at seven O'Clock, at
pier No. North river. On Tuesday they viii spend
the day with the star Club OF Brooklyn. The Ameri-
Gus CluD represents the principal politicians OF Phia-
delphia. Nt gf--en i-et-n lsf ra ar
ESCAPE OF TWO CoNvIcTs.-Yesterday forenoon
Information was received at the Central police Office
that two prisoners had succeeded IN making their
escape from the State Prison at Sing Sing. Their
alias James Cassidy Adams formerly lived at No.
Is Sullivan street and Corcoran who is about twenty
three years Of age, lived at No. "a Allen street.
NATIONAL LABOR ConvENTIoN.-A meeting OF del
egates of the National Labor Convention held at
French's Hotel yesterday. Mr. J. c. c. whaley, OF
Washington, presided Delegates were present from
New England and other States. The ostensble OBJ
ject Of the gathering was to consider the probable
erect OF the November election upon the interests
OF the workingmen, and TO consider which candi-
DATE 1t VIII be most advantageous TO workingmen 10
support. Much qualification was expressed at the
passage OF the eight hour Jaw in Congress as APP
p ned 70 government workshops. The meeting al.
Journed untll To-day, when series OF resolutions
viii be adopted.
A CAUTION TO vIsIToRs.-It is necessary for our
country cousins who throng our streets and crowd
our hotels at present to be the m piue against the
insinuating opportunities Of gentlemanly dressed
backegs and the solicitations OF ashily dressed in
QiVluuais, tecnncally known ''rOpers in,'' who
hang round the entrances OF the faro banks and gift
Jewery establishments TO be found In all quarters Of
These fellows expect TO reap rich harvest calcu-
latng largely on the greenness OF the visitors to the
metropolis, TO I'LL their slender purses. Caution
look out. @ .fE W. IN 1T
THE IRISH LEGION MoNuMENT-The Corcoran
Irish Legion Association, an organization which was
formed by the members OF the Irish brigade while on
duty in the trenches in front OF Petersburg conten-
plate the erection Of q monument in the Park or
some other suitable place, to perpetuate the
memory Of those belonging to the legion who fell in
nj no thnu ,fIa
fighting under the nag of our Union. The associa-
ton al present is in iourishing condition; 1t de.
sres however the operation of all who desire TO
assist in the furtherance of the worthy object IN pros
pective.
DESPERATE ASSAULT AND ATTEMPTED ROBBERY
Yesterday afternoon, about four O'Clock, a most
rascaiy and desperate attempt at robbery was COM
mitted in the store Of Mr.. Weitstich, 25l william
street. II appears that man, who had left clock
to be repaired only few days before, entered Mr..
Wetstichs store at the hour above stated and while
in the act OF handing the key OF the clock the man
drew slung shot from his sleeve and dealt heavy
blow TO the storekeeper, INJECTING most disagreea-
BILE wound. The man then sprang upon the counter
evidently with the intention OF again striking an
other blow and robbing the store; but the for
help of Mr.. Watstich frightened the rascal and he
made his escape from the premises. The assaant
is described as German and about forty years OF
age.
FRUIT GROWERS CLUB.-This club had a floral
exhibition yesterday at the rooms No. 245 Broadway.
IL was largely attended by ladies' and gentlemen.
The display Of flowers was very fine, and several
rare and delicate specimens were exhibited for
inspection. During the day an interesting discus
sion was INDUCED in by many OF those who were
present, and Mr.. ID. Higgins, OF Flushing, occupied
the chair. The flowers were arranged in the most
artistic manner. A floral design composed OF double
geraniums, "Iriomphe de lorraine 'Glolre de
Nancy" and some handsome specimens of the pelar
gorium, together with the fuschia was really very
fine. From one garden there were fifty varieties OF
roses. There were also several fine varieties Of
grapes and strawberries exhibited.
NEW YORK TuRNvEREIN.--At the last semi-annual
meeting OF the above society the following named
members were elected to serve for the ensuing six
months ending December 81, 1s6s:-Henry Wetz-
ner, president; Richard With, vice president:
Charles Fink, corresponding secretary; Francis
taries; T. u. W. Luckhardt and A. p. Luckhardt
cashiers; Charles Stohl and otto Weiss, first and
second turnwart; William Schwedes, zengwart, and
Henry Balzer, Casinr krcy, Albert Wiggers, Her
man Bennetke and MOrltz Gerson trustees.
A LABoRER DANGEROUSLY INJrRED-ANrE.MoR.
STArEMENT.-On Wednesday afternoon George W.
King, OF 90 Gouverneur street. while drivingta team
attached 10 loaded truck on to pier 40 East river
one OF the wheels Of the vehicle caught In pile of
timber, which was upset and fell upon Michael
Dougherty, laborer, who was lying or resting
against the timber, injuring him In q terrible man.
ner. DouEhterty was extricated by Mr.. King and
Others partially insensibe, and carried 10 Bellevue
Hospital, where the attending surgeon thought him
10 be fatally injured. King surrendered himself TO
Captain Warlow, OF the seventh precinct. by whom
he was detained 10 await the death or recovery OF
Dougherty. King says the running against the pile
was purely accidental and that he did not
Dougherty previous TO The occurrence. Coroner
Schirner was yesterday notified 10 take Doughery's
ante-norem statement