The New York herald., 1868-05-23

Ofs HoNenHD GUNS were fired yesterday at noon'
ct the CITY Hall Park by the Central Grant Club, In
homer OF the nomination Of General Grant.
UNION LEAGUE CLUB.-This respectable body OF re-
tired fossils held convocation last night In their
club house. at which they responded" TO the
nomination OF Grant and C0liax Tne countrys
safe.
EMIGRANTs AT THIS PORT.-In the month OF April
IT. 409 emigrants arrived at this port from European
countries. During the months Of May and June
treble this number will 1t is calculated, land on
our shores, two-thlfuS OF WhoH VIII move uirecuy
for the West.
THE NEWS Boys LODGING HOUsE.---A lodging house
for news boys was opened on Thursday evening at
2Il West Eighteenth street. The exercises were in
terestng and at their conclusion repast was pro-
vided for the Juveniles which of they enjoyed
with an appetite gourmand- might envy. num-
Der OF well known citizens were present.
The MAIN CRoToN PIPE IN THIRD AvENUE.-The
main pipe for the conduction of water to the houses
on the line Of the Third avenue burst yesterday at
noon: The water is cut on from many Of the stores
and dwellings, but 1t will be restored by tonight and
the housewives who now have an anxious look win
appear serene, as usual.
ACCIDENT AT HE'LL GAyE.-A boat loaded with Ash
was yesterday forenoon run down by a steamer at
He'll Gate. A boy named Samuel Masmurth and a
man named John Snediker, who were in the vessel,
the foot OF NinetyseCOnd street. One OF the hands
of the fish boat, named James s. Wright was
drowned. HIS body was not recovered.
Phi GAMMA DELTA FRATERNITY.-The anniversary
of the Upsnon Chapter Of this fraternity held in
the early part Of the present week at their hall in this
city. The Epsilon Is among the more prominent Of
the secret collegiate associations that cOngregate at
the New York alma mater. 1t always has won for
itself large share Of the honors Of the college, and
consequently has gathered within its fold many of
the most prono men OF the time The exercises OF
the occasion were varied and interesting.
CAPTAIN MILLS, OF THE EIGHTH PRECINCr.-It
appears that Captain NILS Of the Eighth police pre-
| cinct, was net mulcted ten days. pay, as was an
| nounced in the HERALD Of yesterday, but was
severely ceDSured at the instance Of the Board Of
Police Commissioners by Mr.. Acton. The charge
preferred against him by Commissioner Brennan, OF
infant in her arms dtd prevail. This much should
be said in nextenuatOn for Mills. Mr. Brennan wanted
have him stripped OF his precinctal authority and
| expelled from the force.
| DEATH OF MAJOR Yesterday morning
Coroner schrmer was notified to hold an inquest
over the remains ci Major Garrett W. Dyckman, for
mery register Of tue city, who died suddenly at his
residence n Grand street. Major Dyckman was
In the Mexican wal, and also led regiment in the
recent rebellion. on the announcement of his de-
mise the hags the public buildings were placed at
haif staff. The fIneral VIII take place from the City
Hall tomorrow.
DROWNING CAsEs-The remains Of an unknown
found noating in the dock foot of Fulton ferry and
had on no Clothing except light coloyed sack
and pair Of drawers. An unknown man was
found dead IN the dock foot Of Thirteerth street,
North river. The body was conveyed to the MOrgue
for Identification. The Coroner notified in both
cases. The boay Of an unknown man was yesterday
found floating III the dock foot OF Tenth street. East
pants. Taken to the Morgue, where an inquest will
be held to-day.