The New York herald., 1868-04-05


scrutinyn Maybe the police win require each
wearer Of the badge to bear calcium light on his
breast so as to avoid the "closest scrutiny"
THE LADIES' UNION RELIEF Observation-Disclosures
the auspices of this benevolent association Of which
Mrs. John A. Kennedy is President, Mr.. vandenhoa
Hall the reading to consist OF choice selections from
Shakespeare Dickens, COleridge and other well
known authors AS the design Of the association Is,
in this instance as are all Its designs, purely charita
blethe proceeds to accrue to the benefit of disabled
Union soldiers and their families-it is hoped that
Tickets Of admissun can be had at any Of the Broad
way bookstores. and at the box once Of the Hail.
APPRENTICES FROM RANDALL's IsLAND.-Hereto-
fore the indenturing of children from Randas
Island has been granted by the Commissioners Of
Charities and Correction to certain charitable organ
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done by clerk Of the Commissioners, under the
direction Of the superintendent OF Outdoor Poor.
This Oficer will have at all times full knowledge OF
the disposition of the children OF the institutions and
the capabilities Of those to whom they may be inden-
tured and Of the condition and treatment Of the
children under them.
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.-Yesterday forenoon as one
OF the ferryboats of the Catharine street line was
her way TO the Brooklyn shore, one of her passen-
gers, named james Troope, who resides at No. 33o
Bridge street. jumped overheard with intent to take
boat and were successful in saving the desperate
man. Domestic afiliction Is said to have been the
cause that led to Troope's taking SO summary
method Of getting himself out OF the world
PROPOSED GRAND DEMOCRATIC DEMONSTRATIONS
It Is repared that arrangements are on the tapis by
some Of the chiefs Of the old Tammany order for
grand democratic demonstration early in the ensu-
Ing season through the length and breadth OF the
United States. The well known "HOffman caravann
election Is to be again brought out. splenddly capar
sOned and equipped, and take tour through all the
States in the interest Of the democratic ticket.
THE NEW YORK TYPOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY held their
11sth semi-annual meeting at their rooms No. 8
Chambers street. last evening" The following officers
elected president, Chas, s. Taylor vice.pre-
sident, VIM. COlwell secretary, Thos. c. Faulkner
treasurer Jno G. Clayton librarian, Alfred Baker.
Directors -Wm. White, J. G. Garvie, r. McKechnie,
Alex. TrOup, Chas Thomas, Jno. Brusnahan, Chas.
McDevitt. After the usual routine business the
secretary rose and announced the fact that one
OF the members present, Mr.. Alexander Brady,
had been member Of the society exactly fifty years,
he having been elected on Saturday evening, April
lS1S Mr.. Charles McDevtt, on behalf of the Sol.
ciety delivered an interesting address complimenta
ry to the veteran typo, who still wieds his stick and
rule, and concluded by presenting him with an en-
velope containing $50. Mr.. Brady replied in an ap;
proprate manner. There was an interesting expose
OF the attempt to introduce the art OF printing into
the prisons of this State, contract awarded to
General James B. Swain; and letters were read from
prominent members OF the Senate and Assembly
pedgng their hearty opposition to the scheme. The
society adjourned to meet next Saturday evening,
when action will be taken in the matter.
HORSE THIEvEs.-For some time past great deal
of trouble has been experienced by livery stable
keepers and others having horses to let, by set Of
fellows who seem to make it practice to never re-
turn any horse they hire, and at the head Of whom
~ is alleged, is one llutchisOn An additional case
was brought before Inspector Dilks yesterday, the
complainant being Mr.. Williams, corner Of Third
street and Second place. South Brooklyn. II appears
that few davs ago this man HutchsOn, who is said
to be about five feet nine stout built weight about
1870 pounds, wearing black or dark whiskers about
street. this city, hired valuable black hob tail mare
and new top buggy on pretence OF going to Flabush
+ ~ s Gonrse Mr. W1ms q nht mas I'M, not the heard
horse robberes that have taken place Of late have not
been unknown to this Hutchison, Inspector Diks has
given special instruction to the police to have look
out for him.
FATAL ACCIDENT IN NASSAU STREET.-Shortly be-
fore twelve O'Clock yesterday morning as Mr.. Richard
W. Harper passing along Nassau street, In front
OF the Dnv Book office, 1862 Nassau street, he acci-
dentaly slipped and fell down a fight OF basement
steps, and striking upon his head was almost Instant
" killed. The remains were taken up and conveyed to
the Fourth precinct police station, where Coroner
Schirmer was notified and will hold an inquest the
body today. The deceased lived at No. 80 Clymer
street. BROOKLYN. He was forty-eght years OF age
native OF Ireland.
SUDDEN DEATHs.-On Friday night, about ten
O'Clock man named Peter vandervoort entered the
drinking place corner Fifty-fourth street and Tenth
avenue soon after which he was seized with fit and
died before medical aid could be procured. Deceased
was sixty-twO years OF age and lived at No 522
West Fiftyfrst street. Daniel Harrington on Friday
night was drinking to excess with some friends living
the east side Of the city, and subsequently he
found lying dead in the hallway OF premises No. SO
First avenue From partial examination which
was made no marks OF violence were discovered on
the body. Blood was issuing from the nose and
mouth OF deceased and 1t thought death resulted
from internal hemOrrhage. Deceased was a butcher.
twenty.nine years Of age, a native of Ireland and
lived at No. 127 East Houston street. Coroner Flynn
was notified and will hold inquests in both cases