The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-01
BR1ONLYN INTELLIGENCE.

ACCIDENT.-An old soldier named Thomas Burns
was severely injured about the head by fall from
of the Greenpoint cars on Myrtle avenue yester-
day. He was taken to the hospital.
RABID DOGS AT LARGE.-There were three cases Of
injuries sustained by persons who were bitten by
rabid dogs before the Mayor yesterday for adjudica
ton. The owners OF the unmuzzled and mis-
chevOus CANNES in question were severany nned
$40 and the dogs ordered to be killed nstanter
FIRE AT CEREMONIAL double two story frame
tenement house in Green street, Greenponi, took fire
yesterday forenoon, and was damaged TO the amount
Of So 50O insured for $1,000. The building was
owned by James G. Provost and occupied by the
families Of,P. Donnelly, Mrs. Richie and Richard
Grace. The occupants succeeded In saving nearly
all their furniture.
DROWNING CAsuALTY.-A boy named James Con-
Molly eight years of age accidentally fell from the
pier foot of South Second street, f. d. on Monday
night and was drowned. The body has not been
recovered The parents OF the boy reside at NO. 10
Grand street.
STREET RIoT-Some dispute arose between party
of Irish laborers engaged in repairing the railroad
track in Gold street and some darkies who resided
in the vicinity between Myrtle avenue and Johnson
street. during which number Of paving stones were
thrown, to the great alarm or residents IN the sir
rounding houses. One cOOred man was Injured IN
the leg and another fellow was struck on the head
There were no policemen about therefore no arrests
were made.
BIG SCARE ON WILLIAMSBURG FERRyBoAT.--
Idaho was attempting to enter the Slip she ran
against the bulkhead OF pier, causing promiscu-
Gus distribution Of passengers on the cabin noOrs
and decks Of the boat anil the shreks OF frightened
females and cursing men. The AFFAIR was attributed
to the gross negligence OF beardless pilot VINO mas
was got ut q low salary. Great indignation was ex-
pressed among the passengers, and Il was only
through the efforts OF few coOl-headed men on
board who prevented summary punishment on the
offending pilot.
COMMENCEMENT OF TUE ACADEMY or TIE VISTA
TIoS.--The annual commencement of the Academy
OF the Visitation OF the finest institutions for the
culture and training OF young ladies in the country.
perhaps, situated the corner OF Johnson and Pearl
streets, was held yesterday afternoon. The cxer-
cises which were conducted under the fostering care
Of the good and accomplished sisters having control
OF the institution, were Of character wei calcu-
lated TO display the gratifying results 81 their
labors In behalf Of the young girls under their uicn
during the past year, and evinced degree Of
efficiency highly crediable 10 the system OF cduca-
ton In vogue well as TO the natural talent OF the
pupils. The latter, who were attlred IN spotless
white numbered one hundred ana forty, though the
whole number OF scholars in attendance ~ The
academy during the term was one hundred Qng Ifty-
instrumental aud vocal selections, among
which may he mentioned ale Prophetep
gnd M %aI W piano Fsv har9 ss gnn
Cassidy. A marked degree Of proficiency was ex-
hlbited, which drew forth the highest encomiums
from the spectators, especially that OF "KIikcnny
Castle by Miss Mary Dubois, which was pro-
nounccd 10 be excellent. Necdlcwork has been
made specially at the academy, and crediisby 80,
too as was made apparent by the display placed az
the inspection OF the visitors. Gold medals were
awarded for uniform excellence OF conduct 10 several
young ladies' while between Two and three hundred
premiums were distributed in, all. rhe building,
which. when first occupied, several years ago, was
found to be ample to meet the requirements OF the
institution IL felt TO be far too limited for space
requisite to the increased number of scholars, and
the attendant lack OF accommodations II such "a 10
warrant the selection Of a larger and more comno
dious housed want which viii, II Is understood, ~
shortly alcyiated.