The New York herald., 1868-06-25

bernard Hart was yesterday severely injured by
being thrown from the wagon which he was driving
rut.
KILLED BY FALL.-About half-past eleven yes
terday morning Prussan sailor named Martin
Abreck was killed by falling from the topsail yard
river deceased was only thryoner Yea years SO Of age
HRADLHss.-The returns from the Thirty second
precinct yesterday announced the finding of the
body Of an unknown man In the North river near
Fort washington. When drawn ashore 1t was found
being in the water some time.
Fatal ACCIDENT TO SATLoR-Coroner Flynn
yesterday held an inquest the body Of Martin AL
brecht, q Russian sailor thirty-one years of age
whose death was the result Of injuries received by
falling nom the topsan yard Of the bark Oereus lying
WAS Nor INDICTED.-The statement made In yes
terday's issue Of the HERALD to the eject that Mr..
Joseph Durand had been indicted BY the Grand Jury
at the Court Of General Sessions incorrect mas
much as the complaint was dismissed after brief
but searching investigation.
TIE RECENT SrEAxrUG EXPLOSION. The body Of
William Lynch, the pilot Of the seamtug F. Lever
ghue, who was blown overheard BY the explosion Of
her boiler Saturday last on the Battery and was
drowned, was found to-day floating at pier So East
river. Lynch was young man and resided In West
Nsw YORK CALIFORNIAN CLuB.-The eleventh an.
nus picnic Of this club took place yesterday at Dud
ley's Grove A steamer and two large barges con-
veyed the club and their host Of friends to the
pleasure grounds: AS usual the day was one Of
continued pleasure, statement that all present
seemed to endorse.
NEW YORK INSTITUTION FOR THE DEAF AND DUNE
The public exercises at the close Of the annual ex-
animation Of the pupils Of this institution took place
yesterday. The proficiency OF the pupils was very
marked and commendable, and received the hearty
endorsement Of the very select audience present.
ANOTHER DRY GOODS PALACE.-The property on
the northwest corner Of Broadway and Eleventh
street. having aront of seventy feet on Broad
way and 222 feet on Eleventh street, was recently
sSa sSs1 70 os goods nrm IN snis city, upon which
kellum the well known architect will supervise the
construction OF the ed1ce
HoNoRABLY DIsCHARGED-In reference to the
charge Of fraud published In the papers of yesterday
in which Alexander B. Hayes was the alleged de-
fendant, upon an examination Of the affair before
Justice bowling, at the Tombs Police Court yestef-
day, the complainant failed to establish his case and
the defendant was honorably discharged.
CANDIDATE FOR HADEs.-James Il. Donnelly,
twentyfour years Of age residing at No. 10 Cathsrne
street, attempted to commit suicide last evening by
jumping overheard from pier "a East river. On1cer
Biggs, OF the Second precinct witnessed the affair
and jumped overheard and rescued the would-be
suicide. While in the water a struggle took place.
Donney requesting the ofcer to let him alone "a he
wanted to 60 to the lower regions
MILrARY.-Company ID, Seventh regiment N. c..
s. N. Y, under the command Of Captain william H.
Kipp, win visit the Highlands to-day In celebration
of Its sixty second anniversary. Returning to the
city in the evening" II will be received by Company
G. Captain George Moore Smith. at the foot Of West
Twentythrd street, at halfpast seven O'Clock. Mem
bers OF the other companies OF the regiment have
been invited to cooperate with Company In this
reception. They will meet ut the armory at seven
O'Clock, In full uniform gray trousers). Route Of
march will be through Twenty-third street, sixth
avenue, Twentysixth street, Fifth avenue Four
teenth street and Broadway.
SOLDIERS AND SAILORS DEMOCRATIC UNION CLUB
or NEW YORK CrrY.-A meeting OF this club was
held last evening at 400 Brooms street. when the
organization was enected BY the appointment Of the
following ofcers:-Major Charles w. Kruger. Presi-
dent; Captain Timothy Waters, First Vice Presi.
dent; Captain James MCGUIRE vice President;
Major James NJ. Turner, vice President; Major
eSs .43T n. oaB M
meet neU Saturday In the Monht Mansion, East
Seventeenth street. when arrangements win be made
for the reception on the Sd Of July, OF the Old Key
stone Club, Of Philadelphia.
POLICE TRIALs.-President Acton sat In his accus
toned seat yesterday and listened TO the charges pre-
ferred against members OF the police force BY indig
nant citizens. There were only nine cases on the
calendar. One nice young mana City Hall onnciai,
Judging rom the diamond ~ pin that sparkled on his
manly breast-made complaint against Fifteenth
precinct man. OF the two stores-the policeman g
ana ,he diamond pin mans-the officer's was de-
clueuly me most plausible, at least so thought the
astute President OF the Board, he cautioned the
young man when he was In the street again mot to
put on airs" and he'd get along better with the
police.
HUDSON RIVER BAPTIST AssocrATIoN.-The pro-
ceedngs OF the eighteenth anniversary OF the Hudson
River Baptist Association were continued yesterday
in the Calvary Baptist church. Twenty third street.
The committee appointed year ago to consider the
subject or q union with the New York Assoc
citation submitted report, which set forth
that q united body would be more successful
In Evangelizing the city OF New York and recon-
mended union forthwith Rev. Dr. Corey delivered
very forcible address on the subject of church
polity, In which he discountenanced union A de.
bate on the subject finally took place. when the
measure was lost by majority Of two cergymen
out Of six.
The FIRE CoMMfssIoSERs.-T Board met yes.
terday. Alexander shaler occupied the chair. There
was full board and little or no business to be trans
acted. The late explosion which took place in
the Bowery, and which was the means Of
sending q number OF unfortunate victims
unprepared perhaps before their Maker was
deemed worthy Of q passing notice. Mr.. 7. Bay
icy Meyers offered a resolution to the effect that
the Board OF Engineers TO whom was referred the
investigation In relation to the explosion OF first
class % Amoskeag steam engine No. I, be instructed
to make thorough examination and report az ex.
peditiOuslv possible. This resolution was adopted