The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-05-10
BROOKLYN INTELLIGENCE.

FATAL RESULT OF THE SHOOTING CAsUALTY.-Mrs.
Catherine Bremen, who was MORALLY wounded by
the discharge OF pistol in the hands Of her husband
John Bremen, at her residence, corner of Flushing
and Clermont avenues, on Saturday night last, the
particulars Of which have been previously published,
died yesterday afternoon at about half-past two
O'Clock from the effects Of her injuries. The deceased
was shot In the head while In the act OF taking a
pistol which Bremen was handing her, and has been
lying in an unconscious state the greater portion Of
the time since the occurrence. When the
Coroner was notified OF the affair." which
was not until Thursday afternoon, Mrs. Bren-
nen was unable to make any statement
ment, and nothing positive appears to be known as
to the circumstances attending the shooting beyond
the statement made by the husband, who was
arrested on Friday by the police anu locked up on
tile charge OF feOnlOus assault to await the result OF
the wonan's injuries He claims that it was purely
accidental on his part, and exhibits much sorrow at
the traSica result OF the unhappy affair." The doctors
In attendance on the deceased said to be repre-
hensible for the course which they pursued in not
making the authorities acquainted with the condition
OF the deceased before she became 81 low as TO he
unable to make an ante-mOrtem. The inquest, winch
will be held on Monday next, will doubtless throw
some light upon the facts Of the unfortunate occur
renee.
THE WALLABOUT IMPRovEMENT.-In order to sue
cessfully carry out the original design of the i'm
provements going on in the WaIiabout it is assumed
to be essential by the commissioners of the work
that further tract OF land the line Of Washington
avenue be coded by the United States government to
the city Of Brooklyn. The whole width OF the block
IRON washington avenue to Houston street lying
below Flushing avenue 1t is found necessary to eX-
cavate for public basin. The COVE. naIenC, winch
holds jurisdiction over the ground required, has
heretofore refused to grant the city tins AS
the improvement progresses the urgency the pos
session OF TINS piece Of aud becomes apparent
and the comm. sslOners have again renewed their
application to obtain the de sired acuuisilon Messls
"A nl,. 1 ~ n,lIv
IN Washington negotiating towards that end.
SEIZURE OF WHIsKEY SrILLs.-A still of 200 gal
Ions capacity was seized by Deputy Collector Tinne,
OF the Third district, yesterday, watch found IN
the sub-celar Of small building John street. near
Gold. Among the appurtenances Of the still were
four large sized mash and various other utensils
applicable 10 the use OF an impromptu fraudulent
whiskey manufacturing establishment. There were
no owners, or al least none wnO mad the temerlty
to claim the ownership OF the pro. ery found
upon the premises. The TENANTS occupying the
other portions OF the building professed to know
part OF the house put. Another still OF less
capacity was unearthed by the same official under q
small grocery store corner OF Flushing and carlton
avenues. Between eignty and ninety seizures nave
been made IN the second collection district since
Collector E. I. Wood assumed the administration OF
that district.
The PROPOSED CATHOLIC COLLEGE.-The cere-
mOny Of breaking ground for the proposed new
Catholic college, which Will take place the 2sth
inst promises to be made Of considerable eclat.
The Right Rev. Bishop Laughlin, OF Brooklyn and
his Honor Mayor Kalbnesch, will perform the cere-
m0ny OF turning the first sh0velful OF earth on the
site Of the institute In question. They Will be
ceeded by the clergy the President OF the Board
OF Education ana heads OF departments Of the city
government. Addresses will he maze upon the Oc-
casion by Lieutenant Governor Lowe, the Rignt Rev.
$. V. Ryan, DIR. .. s. TnOrn President of the Board
OF Education, and Others very extensive and
highly entertaining programme OF observance has
been prepared
FoRTY-sEv BNTH REGIEENT, N. COLLECTION OF
COLONEL AND LIEUTENANT CoLoNEL.-Last evening
an election was held in the armory OF the Forty
seventh Regiment, N. G., Fourth street. E. d., TO
iii the vacancy occasioned by the promotion OF
Colonel jeremiah N. Meserole the Brigadier oen-
eralshp Of the Eleventh Brigade. Lieuteant Colonel
David B. Austin was elected to the position by a
unanimous vote. In returning thanks Tor me honor
conferred Colonel Austin paid a glowing tribute to
the efficiency Oh the regiment and the AGILITY o. its
former commander. All election was then held to
fill the vacancy occasioned by the promotion of the
Lieutenant Colonel Captain Rogers was nominated
by Captain Head, of Company |, and AduCant J. l..
Geery by Captain Barnes, OF Company d. Twenty
one ballots were cast, AdJutant Geery receiving
teen and Captain Rogers seven. Tile election OF the
former was finally made unanimous.