New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-07-06

trade, while they who dispensed the cooling, fTOthy
beverage dear the heart Of King Gambrnus found
the thirsty patriotism Of their fellowczens Of
great profit.
THE VETERANS OF 1912.
The veterans of the war of 1912, although ran
idly diminishing in number from year year. have not
yet all passed away On Independence day Of $780, 500 OF
them mustered in this city The whole number now to
be found In New York does not probably exceed 40 and
Bowery few Of them still vigorous for men who have
long since passed the three and ten but of
them totterng beneath the weight OF After private
meeting at the Hail. the old patriot soldiers formed into
line, and marched the Continental Hotel on Broadway
ainment was furnished at the expense Of two private
citizens Messrs Joseph g. Warner and James Mchales
r both OF these gentlemen being present
In former years. the corporation OF this city used to allow
the sum Of $3.50 for the entertainment Of the veterans
has been appropriated to this object Last year Mr. War
for the veterans and this Year he has
been joined in the good work by Mr. Mchales All honor
to the veterans and honor to those who remember them
in their weak estatel
ENTERPRISE LITERARY ASSOCIATION.
The Enterprise Literary Association cele-
brated the day at No 4S East Fftyfourhst by apPro
pirate exercises The address delivered by f. Kar
esen President who also read the Declaration Of indie
pendence. The following programme then Observed
Recation-E Pluribus Unum by NJ. A. Levy Essay
American Independence by A: Blum Recitati0n-Ihe
last Soldier OF the Revolution, by p b. Levy Grafton
Americas Progress. by r. NJ DE Leum; and reading OF
the Emancipation Proclamation by ID. L. Gluck Debate
-" We're the American Colonies Jnstihsa IN declaring
almost unanimous vote.
AT BELLEVUE HOSPITAL.
The officers and patients of Bellevue Hos
ptal enjoyed grand display Of fireworks on tae mos
Glory" was particularly fine The fireworks were far
nished chiefly by the city but some additions were maze
by Mr. Brennan, the Warden Of the Hospital.
IN THE HARBoR.
The French ChOOl-Ship Jean Bart, now lying
in this Harbor, replied coureousy TO the national salues
Island yesterday and hung out an immense quantity OF
bunting in honor Of the anniversary of American indie
SHOOTING AFFRAY.
John McCabe and Morris O'Brien quarreled
yesterday on the Park walk IN Printing Honsesquare
and drawing pistols fred at each other. There was
large crowd IN the vicinity and the ARRAY created INC
directions. The combatants arrested and locked
up in the Beekmanst Police Station McCaDe was
slightly wounded in the hand. oBrien was unIJured'
CASUALTIES.
Lille Ferry, aged years. was burned IN
shocking manner by her clothing taking hre from Hrs
crackers in front Of her parents residence NO oS lhu
John Keenan, aged years was terribly burned by the
explosion Of some powder, while In the yaru VI NJ VI
Jacob Jerger aged GO years residing at NO 100 d ~
lane fen from Grandst ct near INC u
JosspS Ackcy aged H. residing No 52I Thirdave
badly burned about the face ana hands Dy inc OK
William Fallen aged years. residing atEo. 2l0 Mottst
had his right thigh badly burned by q bunch OF nre
crackers catching fire in his pocket. -, 49,. a..
head and by the explosion OF some powder on inc
walk in front OF his parents residence No 70 LeAhkO
VIM Hepper. aged % years, Of No 42s Ffthst
S in tSe eve Inv some fireworks while crossing the june
ton Of Greenwich and SXthayes and was seriously IN
Michael Mclaughlin Of No Chestnutst., was badly
injured by skyrocket striking him IN the eye "hie III
Michael Hermann aged IS years, OF No. 1sl Mottst,
shot himself IN the left hand at the corner OF BFOoe ana
Joseph Heating aged y years. No Fifth-st
over in Tompkinssquare by Nelocipeue' ana h"u
Win Flynn' bootblacb was badly burned about the
face hands by the explosion OF some powder at NO
Barbara Mason of No IS Forsythst, was shot in the
side and seriously injured by the wad OF pistol hIea ny
Solomon Lazarus who was locked up IN the Edrdgest
Michael Lee. aged 10 years. OF No $40 Mottst, fell
ttrongh n buildug ut the corner Of the BOwery aud
Bieecferst had his broken. The limb was set
Jo1 keenan, had both hands burned by the accidental
explosion OF gunpowder. He was admitted 10 bellevue
ST. was drowned while bathing In pond AZ Eighthave.
and ndred-and'twenty-secondst The body was
Domingo Gatres. aged 10 years. Of No. ~ East FIJI.
teenthst badly burned by hrecraekers that he
George Wilton aged IS years. fell from secOnd.stOry
TnSow % SG Injured TAKEN to Hospital
Charles Burnett received serious cut on the head by
unknown person, during a light AT the corner OF
Bayard and Forsythsts. lie was taken home TO No "
Bes Edwards Isidore Kane. and John Rier Of No so
secoDd-ave were seriously burned by the explosion Of
snap Of horses attached to a carriage owned by Dr.
VIM H. Thompson OF No. III West Forty.thirdst., and
driven by John Sims. took fright AZ the corner OF Forty
sixthst and Broadway. some fireworks, aud dashed
into the Grove In vicinity, knocking number OF peO
pie down and seriously njuring Mrs Cassidy She was
taken her residence corner OF Fifty seyenthst ana
SIxthaye.
FIRES YESTERDAY.
The match factory of John Loehn, on the
upper floor Of No West Ffyfourthst, was damaged
Yesterday morning the amount Of $500 Not insured
The apartment Of VIM Bremerman, IN the tenement
No. I27 Crosbyst, was slightly damaged Cause.-The
The building on the corner Of Manhatanst and Broad
way slightly damaged on the roof. Cause.-The
The ffth floor Of No % Madson-st, was damaged by
rocket having entered the window
John Guntlers apartment on the second moor OF no va
East Seyenthst was damaged, a hre-cracker having
been thrown through the window Insured by the Ger
The shinge roof Of the frame dwelling No lCO Elmst,
owned by Mrs Allmack slightly damaged
The awning In front Of No. SSJ sxthaye was burned
The roof of the threestOry tenement % Delaney
st., owned by Mrs Hegeman, was slightly damaged
The roof OF No 2O2 Sprlngst was slightly damaged.
a window curtain caught fire at No. $50 BrOOme-st
A slight IRE occurred at No IFS Chrystlest.
The roof Of No $40 Grand-st. was slightly damaged.
roof OF the residence OF Patrick Mclaughlin No.
l65 Drlanceyst was slightly damaged having caught
VIM Doors lager beer saloon, No 60 Vandamst., was
slightly damaged. Fully insured. $3.50
The roof Of No $40 West Thrteenhs, caught fire from
fireworks. Slight damage.
The dwelling No. III East Twelfthst, was slightly
damaged. -,
owned by Ann Norris.
The roof OF No. 80 Perry-st was slightly damaged.
J.. Oppenhemers cigar box mandatory, at NO. lS5
Avenue d., was slightly damaged. ~
dwelling at the corner Of Thlrty.siIthst and Third
ave. was damaged 10 the amount OF 800.
The roof OF No. 70 Vandamst. was set on hre by
rocket. Loss slight - . 49,. A.. =, a..
The roof OF No II Thirdaye was set on lire by hre-
works Loss slight
THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.
GRAFTON BY GOV. CHAMBERL AIN-BAEQUEr AT