The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-05-19
BROOKLYN INTELLIGENCE.

THE MILITIA TAx.-The Board Of Assessors have
decided TO 20 on with the work OF leyying the militia
fine Of dollar head ON each able bodied citizen
In the city who is liable TO tax for not belonging to
the militia or the Fire Department. TWO enrolling
officers viii be engaged in each ward 10 obtain the
names of such persons as are subject 10 the penalties
OF this law. ~
FELONIoUs AssAULT.-Michael Blake, residing in
Marion street, near Reid was assaulted ana beaten
in severe manner on Monday evening by Frederick
II. Schenck. He caused the arrest of Schenck on
charge Of assault and battery. The prisoner gave
an extenuatng circumstance in the case. on being
arraigned before Justice C0rnwell Yesterday state
ment to the effect that Blake had been disrespectfu
and had used insulting language To his mother (Mrs
Schenck). The Justice admitted the accused to bail
to appear for future examination.
ST. MARy's FEMALE HosPIrAL.-Ths institution
has recently been incorporated ana location estab
ished on Clinton street. The necessity OF an insutu
ton where diseases peculiar to women can be excu
sively treated has long been urged by the leading
physicians Of Brooklyn. While there will he no dis
tincton made rs 20 The religion or nationality Of pa
ticnts, the nursing department is placed in the able
and wiling hands OF the Sisters OF Charity, III mis-
sionaIfes for such work. The incorpOrltors OF the
hospital are Cornelius Dever, Edward Harvey, Daniel
McCaDe, I. L. O'Brien and william Tobn.
BOARD or SuPERvIsoRs.-At the regular meeting
of this Board, held yesterday afternoon resolution
was adopted authorizing the County Treasurer to
issue bonds, in pursuance OF tie law, for the amount
OF $780, 00o to pay for the ground taken for the extern
sion OF the new Court House rs recently awarded 10y
the commissioners, payable in SS3 the interest (seven
per cent, payable half-yeariy. The Commute tee on
Hospital and Nursery reported in favor OF awarding
the contract for the building OF the nursery extension
to the lowest bidders for the work. and the treasurer
was directed to raise by loan the OF $4,000 for
that purpose. The Board shortly after adjourned.
THE FOURTEENTH REGIMENT.--The anniversary
parade of The Fourteenth regiment took place YES
terday. The regiment numbered about 500 strong
and made a fine appearance as they marched through
the city,
BOARD OF ALDEaMEN.-The Board of Aldermen
met yesterday afternoon. The Board Of Estimates
and Assessments for Disbursements for the Fire De-
partment were reques ed TO purchase steamers for
the use of engine companies Nos. ,, 10 and %. A
communication was received from the Street Com
missioner complaining that Peter Lynen, Inspector
OF Pavements, was not discharging his duty in a
proper and workmaDIke manner, that the
sidewalks in several instances were constructed
in SlOyenly manner, and asking authority
have them taken up and reaid, ana also that all in
spectors OF payements be required 10 report weekly
to the Street Commissioner. The Board concurred
in the matter set forth in this communication.
The Alderman OF the Twelfth ward offered q resO-
luton authorizing the appointment OF a committee
OF five members OF the Board 10 proceed Cincin-
natl to examine the wire bridge over the Ohio river,
with view towards making them familiar with its
mode OF construction, the better to facilitate action
with regard to the proposed East river bridge. The
subject was referred TO the Law Committee. A petit
nance be so amended that such OF their number
do not own carts may be permitted 10 procure
license and carry on that business The Board shortly
after adjourned.