The New York herald., 1868-06-30

BROOKLYN INTELLIGENCE.
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THE MoRrALrrY.-There were 1874 deaths in Brook
lyn during the past week-a decrease OF sixteen as
compared with the week preceding.
BITTEN BY A MAD DoG.-Lizzie Poole, whose par
ents reside at No. Ainsie street. z. d., was bitten
by rabd dog yesterday. The streets OF the Eastern
District swarm with unclaimed CANNES OF every
grade and appears to be nobodys business to take
care OF them.
SUICIDE OF WOMAN BY HANGING.-Mary Aur a.
native of Germany nfty-two years OF age, committed
suicide by hanging, early yesterday morning at her
residence 80 Schoes street, +. D. The unfortunate
woman mad been III low spirits for several weeks In
consequence OF the loss OF her husband and only son
by death.
The MILITIA TAX AND ENRoLMHST.-The enroll
ment of citizens, which has been under the
management of the Board OF ASSESSORS is completed,
and but few who liable to military duty In Kings
county have escaped the usual notification 800
persons being enrolled. Excuses will be entertained
by the Board nom the LIST TO lne 3lst Of July
THE FIRE Observation-Disclosures for re-
building Hose Carriages Nos. l. 0, and TO- E. d.;
for repairs to Hook and Ladder No. 4; for building
tenders to Engines Nos. and l3, Z. d., were sub
mtted and adopted at the meeting OF the Board OF
Estimate and Disbursements ol tie Fire Department
yesterday.
RESIGNATION OF THE ASSISTANT FIRE MARsHAL.-
Mr.. Hugh Mclaughlin, who was prominent eand-
date for the Police before the last
session OF the Legislature, ana who recently ap-
pointed to the oice OF AS sant Fire Marshal for the
city Of Brooklyn, at a salary of $4,000 per annum,
has resigned, his position.
DROWNED IN CONSCIOUSNESS OF FIGHT.-John
Murtagh and Samuel Miller became involved In q
fight board the sloop Helen, in the East river OPP
posite Greenpoint, on sunday night, during which
Murtagh either fell or was Knocked overheard and
drowned. His body was recovered yesterday. All
the hands on board the sOop were arrested by Ser
geant Davis and held 10 appear before the coroners
jury.
THE NEW RAILRoAD.-The Brooklyn, Prospect
Park and Flatbush Railroad, against the construction
of which temporary injunction was recently
granted, promises, Notwithstanding the restraint
now placed upon it to be pushed forward toward
completion at an early day. The material necessary
Is being placed along the proposed route. The iron
rail to be used Is not grooved and Is much lighter
than that In use on any OF me other roads,
THE BRICKLAYERs' STRlKE.-The Brickayers'
Union No. Is, Of this city, at recent meeting re-
solved unanimously to devote the sum Of $4,000 to
the aid of their fellow craftsmen In New York who
are now on q strike and to allow q similar amount
monthly until an amicable adjustment OF the disa-
greement between the brcklayers and their employ
ers IL had.
VANDALISM ON THE CONEY ISLAND RAILROAD
About ten O'Clock on Sunday night last as the dunn
my engine, with two excursion cars attached, was
proceeding along the Coney Island Railroad. crowd
near Conover's lane the pump Of the dummy got
out of order and failed to supply the boiler with
water. The consequence was that the engine
stopped at that point When the cause became
known to the roughs, who formed major portion
of those on board the cars the greatest excitement
ensued. the fellows charging the conductor and en-
gineer with the blame attached to their discontinue
In thus finding themselves compelled to walk
to the city after they had paid their fares
An assault was committed upon the unfortunate
railroad employees In question: who sought safety IN
q most precipitate flight across the country, ana,
aided by the darkness though pursued succeeded In
eludng their infurlated assaiantS. The latter now
ever, bent upon having satisfaction revenge upon
the property Of the railroad company turned atten-
ton to the cars, and, pitching the tram, dummy
and all down an embanSment, left the scene. The
dummy caught fire and was completely destroyed.
together with one OF the cars The perpetrators OF
the outrage are unknown and no hopes Tor thelr
apprehension can exist.
THE SUPERINTENDENTs OF THE PoOR.-The Com
mttee Of Investigation in the alleged charges
against the superintendent OF the Poor held another
| session yesterday, when James Montgomery, Super
intendent Of the Poor for Flatbush, New Lots and
| Flatands, was examined as to the removal OF Mrs
| Webb the late matron Of the Lunatic Asylum. Mr..
Montgomery stated that no reason was assigned for
her removal; he had heard that she had said OF him
| that she didn't know what the democratic party
| were doing In electing scamp OF boy like him,
and did not think that she was friend OF his. The
present matrOn was superintendent Delanys choice
for the position OF matron Mr.. Schaes, another
witness, understood that extravagant prices have
been paid for supplies by the Supply Committee; he
was told that four dollars each had been paid for
blankets In 1867 which could be had for two dollars
apiece. He had also heard that fifteen times as
many persons had been sent from the western Dis
trict the institution from the Eastern District,
although the population Is only double; that there
was O fracas at the Almshonse on one OCCASION in
which one OF the superintendent OF the Poor got
badly beaten. John Montgomery superintendent OF
the Poor for the Eastern District testified that he had
heard that Mr. Scott pays more for the same kind OF
food than Mr.. Ferguson but did not know to his per-
sonal knowledge OF any uniairness In the prices
paid. The committee, after hearing some further
testimony, adjourned.