The New York herald., 1869-07-05
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An ExPLosIoN.-Yesterday fireworks stand kept
by Alexander ShultZ, corner of BroOme and Mott
streets, took fire by torpedoes exploding. The dam
age was but twenty-five dollars.
SUDDEN DFATH-A man named Michael Gallagher
died suddenly in shanty in Forty-hrst street, be-
tween Tenth and Eleventh avenues. Coroner Col
Inns was notified to hold an inquest on tue body.
FELL FROM WINDow-About two O'Clock yes
tefday morning John Hoag living at No. $50 West
Ihirteth street fell from the third story window Of
that number TO the sidewalk and was very seriously
injured Taken to Bellevue Hospital.
Cur BADLY.-Daniel Connolly, of Grand's Point
at seven O'Clock yesterday morning came TO the
Fourth precinct station house with severe cut on
the head inflicted by unknown parties in Water
street. After his wound had been dressed by sur
geon he proceeded home,
SERIOUS CAR AcCIDENT.-While attempting to
leave car No los, Belt Railroad, corner OF avenue
and Twenty-trst street, yesterday, william McArde
child aged ten years, was thrown under the car,
the wheels OF which passed over one OF his legs IN
1arng him very seriously. Taken to the Bellevue
Hospital
AURORA B0REALIs.-At ten O'Clock on Saturday
evening the northern horizon was Illuminated with
faint CLEAN of electric light. From two to three
O'Clock on Sunday morning the aurora beams shot
rapidly upwards forty degrees towards the zenith
from the horizon. Their coiofs were red, yelSow,
emerald aud scarlet. The auroral arch extended
along the horizon from the east, through the north,
to the west cardinal point. Three or four meteors
at times were visible shooting towards the arch.
DEAD FROM INJURIEs.-Jacob Herring, a young
man, wentyone years of age, born IN this city, died
in the New York Hospital from the effects Of injuries
received about ten days ago by falling from truck
near the corner OF West Broadway and Franklin
street. He fractured OF his legs and was injured
internally. Coroner keenan, held an inauest ON the
death. The parents OF the deceased live at Ruther-
1urd Park, n. j., whittier the remains were removed
for nterment.
FATAL BURNING CAsUALTy.-Coroner keenan, was
yesterday notified to hold inquest at the Morgue
on the body of Ezra Hof, late of Ga Cannon street.
whose death was the result OF burns On Friday
Gst deceased was engaged in cleaning a tank,
when some benzine he was using exploded, burning
MIN terribly about the head arms and body. He
was Immediately removed to Bellevue Hospital
where death ensued as stated Deceased was fifty
three years OF age and native OF this State.
PARK METEOROLOGICAL REpoRT.-The report OF
the Park Meteorological Department for the week
ending July g. 1859, is as Barometer mean
height, 2e.s71 inches; maximum at nine P. NJ, July
/. 3o.o56; minimum at two p. NJ, June 80, 90. 700
range, 1850 inches Thermometer, mean, 74O1 de-
grees; maximum at three p. NJ, June 49, 90 degrees;
minimum at six A. NJ, July /, 81 degrees-range 20
degrees II rained, June q, from midnight to 230
A. NJ, and from P. M. till 11:2o P. NJ; on the 2sth
from 6:l5 p NJ till $50 7. NJ; June 80, from 715 A.
M. till $3.50 A. M; July 8, from 540 p NJ till $40 p
M. Total amount Of rain for the week. 155 inches.
ST. GABRIELs ACADEMY ExuIBIrIoN.--Tne an
nual exhibition Of the young lady pupils OF st.
Gabriels Academy under direction OF the Sisters of
Charity, took place in the parlors of the institution
East Thirty seventh street. on Saturday IL was con-
Quoted during the morning and afternoon with the
most gratifying results as regards the educational
proficiency, department and general appearance OF
the children and young ladies. The exercises OF the
members OF the junior department was exceedingly
interesting; the little Misses Monica Dunn, Katie
Fitzpatrick and Others distinguishing themselves.
Rev. Father Clowrv distributed valuable premiums
after an excellent lecture, at the close. The good
sisters should be Afforded large building and hall
REMARKABLE PRESENCE OF MIND.-Sunday after
noon two gentlemen in light wagon while sud
denly turning the corner of 125th street and Eighth
avenue were pitched out Of the vehicle when the
horse at along the street knocking the car
rage into very small pieces When near the stable
on the corner the animal turned about and broke on
the sidewalk where two women, one with small
carriage with an infant in II, were passing. The
danger was Imminent, but the women had the
presence OF mind to take the little
carriage between them and run into the street. The
next moment the horse rushed by the very spot on
which tney had been standing. But for their pre-
sence OF mind the infant would have certainly been
crushed to death.
AN INTERESTING RELIGIOUS ExAMINAToN.-An
Examination possessing many interesting features
took place yesterday morning at the Thirty.fourth
street Jewish temple. The pupils OF the religious
school, who were the examines, showed a marked
proficiency in their studies, and many OF them dis.
tngulshed themselves (althOugh not In exactly
Dem0stbenan way In defamation and recitation.
The Rev. Dr. Vtdaver delivered most impressive
and eloquent address to the Children In the course
OF which he admonished them not alone to strive TO
become good Israelites, bnt also true American ct-
Zens faithful 10 this glorious land OF civil and rei-
Rlous liberty. Many prizes were awarded, and after
nearing the Declaration OF independence read by |
Mr.. Pecafe In commemoration OF the day the large |
assembly dispersed, well satisfied with the examna.
ton