The New York herald., 1868-06-28

THE ALLEGED JoHNsoN.NApHEGYI FORGERY
In the beginning Of May last statement appeared
to the effect that Dr. Naphsgyi had forged the sigma
ture OF the Hon. Reverdy Johnson, and on which he
obtained the sum Of $4,000 The publication at
tracted attention at the time 1t appeared
festerday communications bearing date June 25
purporting to have been written by Mr. Johnson'
were received In which the charge OF having forged
tnat gentleman's name was satisfactorily settled.
Mr. Johnson expressed regret for the trouble and
concern which Dr. Naphegyi was caused, and feels
perfectly satisfied that the doctor ia innocent of the
charge OF forgery
The scHUETzENFEsr.-Instruc have been
given to the police captains whose precincts are
within the line of march laid down by the German
societies in the procession to jones' Wood tO-mor-
row, to have the men Of their Off platoon on duty
curing the passage OF the associations through their
districts. One hundred men from the up town pre-
clncts nave been detailed for special service in
ties.
FOUND DEAD IN AN Ice Box-David S. Bookstaver,
formerly an officer OF the Fifteenth precinct was
yesterday morning found dead in an ice box corner
Of Fftieth street and Seventh avenue 1t is believed
that While leaning over the box he taken with
III, fell IN and died there An inquest will be held
on the body.
DRY GOODS CLERKS EARLY CLOSING AssoCIA-
TIoN-At the annual meeting OF this society," held at
room "a Cooper Institute G. wttenbucker was
chosen president and John S. Warren vice president
Tor the ensuing year.
The ACCIDENT AT JONES' WoOD-ANOTHER VIC
TIM.-Coroner keenan, yesterday proceeded to jones'
Wood for the purpose OF holding an inquest on the
body OF Henry Keeler, who was killed late on Friday
afternoon by the falling Of the treste fence in Sew
enty-sec0nd street. as already reported in the HER
ALDi but owing to the absence or witnesses the in
yestigation was postponed till ten O'Clock next Tues
day morning, after first empanelling q Jury who
day morning the body Of Tie missing % man Henry
Klmbacher), late OF No. avenue b, was found
crushed to death. Coroner keenan, delivered the
remains to the relatives for interment
CLOSING ExRRCIsRs.-The closing exercises of
Seabury Hall and Kindergarten School took place
at es4 Sixth avenueon the 25th inst. The perform
ances on this occasion were appropriate and credit
able to the teachers, Mrs. and Miss Frost, and the
scno,ars Inc course Of study pursued in this com
order, both from its attractiveness and thorough.
ness.
AN EXPRESS SwTNDLER.-On Friday afternoon
tall, light complexioned man, having the usual STYLE
appearance, boob, &C., OF an express messenger
called at the residence Of Mr. Foley 10 East Seventy
third street and upon seeing Mrs. Foley handed her
valuable package from Baltimore which he allowed
to be opened, and q check for $1,000 was found
therein. He stated that Mr. Clark, Of the American
Express Company, sent him with It and was ordered
by telegraph to leave II at Mr. Foleys residence and
the charge 80, should be paid at once or the valu-
diately. Mrs. Foley told the messenger ne ought to
know that Mr.. Foleys place Of business was in
Broadway, where he could leave the package and
declined to pay the charge. The swindler left
THE NEW CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST.. BERNARD
Tho aides OF the recently organized parish OF st.
Be ,sd, embracing the populous Catholic district
situated west OF Eighth avenue, and between Leroy
and Seventeenth streets, are industriousy aiding
the effort for the construction of the new church.
The main hall OF the temporary edifce OF worship
has been transformed by the magic Of their hands into
fary scene, whereina ladies' fair and bazaar hold
forth their temptations to those who wish to mani
fest their zeal In the cause OF the faith. The hall
was opened on the 10th inst. and will remain so
until July T. The arrangements have been admirably
superntended by Mr. Philip Malone. OF the Building
Committee, who has most zeaOusly assisted the
Rev. Father Healy In forwarding all plans for the
contemplated church.
LICENSES ISSUED DURING THE wREK.-There were
issued by Marshal Tappan of the License Bureau of
the Mayors once during the past week. licenses a.
20; vendors. 1s; public carrs, u;
drivers Az dirt carts, 4; dog carts g. second hand
dealers Z; Junk dealers, 8; express wagons 4; por-
ters 2; intelligence of1ce 1. Total, 1o0 He has col
lected for fines $2l, making the total amount
collected $3.50 IS.