The New York herald., 1869-01-08
BROOKLYN INTELLIGENCE.

ELECTION IN THE EASTERN DISTRICT FIRE DEPART
T.-An election was last evening held by the
Board OF Representatives OF the Eastern District
Fire Department for three trustees The successful
candidates were Nathaniel Wygant, Joshua Pink and
@. Holenguest. The election was conducted IN an
orderly manner.
BURGLARS IN ATLANTIC STRRET.-The jewelry store
Of George Folk No. 1856 Atlantic street, visited by
burglars some time during Wednesday night, the en-
trance being effected by breaking the glass over the
fanlight OF the door. Silver plated ware and clocks,
to the value OF about 500, were carried or No
arrests.
SUDDEN DEATH IN LIQUoR SToRE.-An inquest
was held over the body OF John Montague by Cor0-
ner Whitehill yesterday afternoon. The deceased,
VINO resided at No. II Hillary street, In the bar
room Of No. 203 Jay street. where he fell down sud-
denly and expired. verdict OF death from hemor-
rhage OF the lungs was rendered.
FATAL FALL ON THE ICE.-The Coroner Of the
Western District held an inquest yesterday upon the
body Of Charles Austin, married man, who died at
his residence No. 2O2 Pacific street. the evening pre-
vious, from conclusion OF the braln The latter was
the result OF fall which the deceased sustained on
Saturday last while engaged In skating on pond In
the vicinity OF his house. verdict III accordance
with these facts was rendered.
DARING BURGLARY IN oNAvy SrREEr.-The
dwelling OF Mrs. Albert Q. Kellum, widow lady,
No. 25s Navy street. was entered by a burglar
about one O'Clock yesterday morning and robbed OF
q gold watch, valued at 500 tthe gift OF her de-
ceased husband, sixteen dollars In money and seve-
with the aid OF skeleton KEYS, and having lighted
the gas, proceeded leisurey to search for vauables.
The noise awoke Mrs. kelluin, and the burglar
quietly vacated the premises.
HEAVY BURGLARY IN FULTON SrREET.-On New
Years eve the wig mandatory and hairdressng
establishment OF MrsBurrows, No. los Fulton street.
was entered and robbed OF human hair, made up In
the form OF gs chignons, curls and other materials
peculiar 70 tnc n--nesy T.. 20 th value
Of s20O The sas first dlsc0Ss.A Nv the
pt0rn nff gfnra Mr. I'm at aiy oy1l
| on the evening OF January l, ana he Immediately
communicated the fact OF the robbery to the police
authorities, who for certain reasons OF precaution in
anticipation. perhaps, OF keeping their vigilance In
the matter from the knowledge OF the perpetrators
Thus far there nave been no arrests made p'v The
entrance to the store was effected through the win
dows IN the rear which were found TO have been
broken.
A MASONIC LODGE SURPRISED One OF the most
agreeable II not the most fashionable parties OF the
season, assembled last evening In Masonic Temple
Williamsburg short time ago the lady friends or
Marsh Lodge, No. lsS, +. and A. NJ resolved 10 give
surprise party to the members OF the lodge and they
carried out tine resolution last night most effectively
While the lodge was In session galaxy OF fair
women disturbed its deliberations and took posses
sion without resistance. Suddenly banquet was
spread, and the gallant Mas0ns aud their fair cap
tors partook OF the fest without restraint. Ths
whole party afterwards took possession Of the
capacious ballroom. and concluded the festivi
ties there the ladies comprising the Committee
Mrs. John ii. snyder, Mrs. George spencer. Mrs
Charles y. Merkiee, Mn. George wilkins. Mrs.
Richard y. Freeman, Mrs Bernard Hickman, Mrs.
William Seaman, Mrs. John W. Smith, Mrs. John
Barnett They were courtcously received on behalf
Of the Lodge by Passed worshiplui Brother
Mceker and Richard '. 'ii Freeman. M Dancing
was continued until morning, when the
ome purnS ss Dp ar@e o
number OF prominent members OF the Order in New
York and Brooklyn visited the Temple and were
warmly welcomed by the jewellers. The Marsh Lodge
comprises some OF the most spirited citizens Of the
Eastern District OF Brooklyn.
NEWS ~ BRIEr-The residence OF Mr. Smith. In
Third street. near Bond. was the recipient OF the
attentions OF q sneak thief. who carried or clothing
to the value OF $3.50 yesterday afternoon.
Two overcoats valued at seventy-nve dollars were
stolen from the hallway OF No. % Poplar street by
rogue on "Wednesday evening last.
!. cornelius Cinord. hoy While playing leap.irog,
was seriously injured by falling while Tins amusing
himself. lie was removed to the hospital
susan McDonongh, a Young woman iell on the
She was taken TO the City Hospital
fire occurred IN the second story Of the re-
sidence OF A. j.. Fullerton No. 10 Strong place, on
"Wednesday night. from which damage eusued OF
600 before the flames could be suppressed. II
originated from gas Jet setting fire 10 the curtain
Fully Insured.
Tue horses owned by Y. ID: Bogart the abscond-
Ing psymascrs clerk OF the United states receiving
ship Vermont have be IN appraised at the valuation
OF 1850, and viii De sod ut public auction BY the
United states Marshal ON the 18th instant The
proceeds will be devoted towards the reimbursement
Of the government losses.
Mrs. Fox, residing IN Portland avenue, near Myr-
tie, fell on the sidewalk iron which the ice had not
removed yesterday afternoon. the corner OF
Hicks and Fulton streets, and sprained her ankle.
A sleigh, ia which were seated Mr.. VIM. Bowdcr
and four children was overturned In Warren street
yesterday and the entire party were thrown out
one OF the children having an arm broken and the
others being al more or less hurt.
workman named John Montgomery. engaged at
the boiler works OF Campbell A Thayre, Front
street. was seriously injured by falling through the
n a Oypd
TO the hospital.
The total amount Of income derived this year from
the rental Of pews at Mr.. Beecher's church was
ss46ss, being about $4,000 In excess OF last year.
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