The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-09-10


ing painted light drab color, rendering 1t much
more attractive in appearance.
EXCURSION OF THE CHURCH OF THE TRANSITIONAL
TION.-The excursion of the members Of the Roman
Catholic Church Of the TRANSPORTATION, which had
been postponed IN consequence OF the unfavorable
condition OF the weather, will positively take place
to-day. The scene OF the reunion Of the cOngrega-
ton Will be Jones' Wood
SLIGHT FIRE.-About half-past one O'Clock yester-
day fire occurred on the first floor Of 29e Cherry
street. occupied by II. Llvenhasse distilery. 1t
was extinguished with trihing damage
THE CATTLE DIsEAsE.-It was unoGicially reported
to the Board Of Health yesterday that herd OF
nineteen cattle had arrived exhibiting some signs Of
disease, and so ordered to quarantine.
MEETING OF NEwsDEALERs.-A regular meeting Of
the Newsdeaers' Union was held last evening at 10
Pine street. Mr. II. y. Murphy presiding. report
was read from the committee that visited Boston to
confer with the publishers giving a very nattering
statement Of the recepon they received and of the
cooperation offered by all the retail dealers Of New
England towards the objects OF their union.
THE NEW YORK TRADE SALE OF BooKs.-The an.
nual fall trade sale of books stereotype plates and
stationery by auction, will begin to-day at the new
rooms in Clinton Hall, continuing daily in the order
of catalogue. The sales to commence at nine
iogue comprises nearyjdve hundred closely printed
pages 80 that some idea may be gathered from this
fact OF the extensive character OF the sale.
AN ENGINE WITHOUT FUEL.-The Scientific Anaert-
now in progress by Captain Ericsson In the con-
struction OF q solar engine to be driven by air
heated by the direct action Of the SUMS rays which
makes three hundred revolutions per minute with
ventor asserts that before the close of the present
season bread will be baked from -four ground by the
new motor.
JOHN ALLRv-It is understood that John Allen,
now that he has (beng part Of the programme Of the
missionaries Of Dover street, been converted" is
OH IN efo rt m a m
self as the 'wickedest Man in New York" Johnny,
as the converted and savedn and his Bohemian
friends OF the Church and the press Will make money
Sos y, .e % I h, .a, nS hst, ~
give quarter OF dollar to look at and hear him
talk. Properly managed Johnny and his coadjutors
could before the LIST OF January pick up the snug lit
tie fortune OF 100000 before the curiosity Of the
people was satlated.
SUIcIDE.-About half past one O'Clock yesterday
afternoon Gerard Van Klin, tailor, sixty years OF
age, born I'm Germany and residing on the top floor
OF the tenement house No. 275 Mulberry street, CON-
mltted suicl'n by shooting himself through the head
with q pisto ~ ''0l was seated In the privy in
the rear OF .. at the time OF the commits
sion OF the and was quite dead when discovered,
the ball having entered through the left temple, the
pistol,Ia common single barreed weapon, burst from
The force OF The discharge, being found on The floor
near him. lie leaves wife and one child. The
Coroner was notified TO hold an inquest.
FUNERAL or HENRY c. LYoN.-The remains OF
Henry C. Lyon, the particulars OF whose untimely
death still fresh in the recoections OF the readers
OF the HERALD, we're yesterday consigned TO their
last resting place. The funeral service at the resi-
dence, No. 1O2 West Fiieth street, attended by
large number OF friends and relatives. After an
eloquent and impressive sermon had been delivered
the choir In attendance sang a solemn dirge ana the
mourners nleq IA ine,ahcnoiy PRECISION througn
the cold form OF the friend who had been suddenly
snatched from their midst. The features were but
little changed, and the shade OF death lightened
by that singular smile which Is invariably frozen
upon the lips of those who die from shot wounds.
A large cortege followed the remains 70 Greenwood
Cemetery, where the interment took place.
IN CRITICAL CoNpTIoN.-Robert Fleming q
very respectable appearing young colored man, re-
Gently employed on board the steamer City of Hart
ford, Is now lying in an extremely critical condi.
ton on the top floor Of premises 10 Laurens street.
from the effects Of violence alleged TO have been In
ficted upon him on the 3lst ut. IN Peck slip, near
that Fleming had diniculty with some OF the
men board the steamer, and In his efforts to
seen before struck him on the back of the
head with stick Of cordwood, four feet in length,
knocking him TO the pavement IN state Of insensi.
bility. Fleming was Immediately removed to his
residence, where he has since been and still remains
under the doctors care. From the effects of the
Is partially paralyzed 80 that he Is unable TO Sit up
or move. Alter the assault Russell was arrested by
70 s but
bail lie has been rearrested and held to await the
result OF his victims injuries. Coroner Flynn has
been notified OF Fleming's condition.
SLIGHT CAsuALTIEs.-AI man named Patrick Col
ifns residing at No. ae2 Pearl street, while passing
through Maiden lane, was accidentally run over In
Pearl street yesterday sustaining slight injuries by
wagon driven and owned by II. Storm, Of No. 1a2
West Forty -seventh street.
James Sullivan, three years Of age, residing in the
bundle OF wood which fell from the shoulder Of
william Kirk while he was carrying the same.
Daniel Sullivan, laborer, residing ct No. 40
Hamilton street, was taken TO Bellevue Hospital
yesterday with q broken leg.
Adam Wagner, thirty.1ve years Of age residing at
No. 1sI scholes street, Brooklyn, Il. d., was thrown
from his wagon In avenue G. near Second street,
yesterday forenoon, IN consequence OF the, axle
breaking ana had bs leg broken' He was taken home
by ofilcer Lane OF The Eleventh precinct.
/ Frank pelane, SIX years fagu residing NJ No. a1A