The New York herald., 1869-06-05
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THE LATE FIRE IN ORCHARD SIREET.--In the re-
port OF the fire at 124 Orchard street. published on
the 21st ut. 1t was inadvertently stated that the
premises are owned by Mr.. William Matthews. Mr..
Adam wright Is the owner.
DEATH OF MRS. BARNEs.-Coroner Rollins was
yesterday notified OF the death in Bellevue Hospital
of Mrs. Margaret Barnes, late of No. 81 Roosevelt
street. who received the injuries which resulted in
her death by being thrown from second story win
dow by nsr husband. Michael Barnes, as heretofore
reported in the HERALD. The case Will be thoroughly
investigated to-day Barnes is In custody awaiting
the result OF the investigation.
CAPTAIN MILLS REPRIMANDEp-The accuser OF
Captain Nathaniel Mills, OF the Eighth police pre-
cinct who caused him to be tried on the charge OF
selling tickets at Milford Pa, in May last fora me-
nagerie, while on leave OF absence from the Police
Board, will be grieved to learn hat the Board have
adjudged him deserving OF reprimand, which
simply means that that body are unable TO find him
guilty OF violation OF any Of their rules, but do
not endorse his undgni1ed action. Mills will sur
vive the ordeal and likely remain Captain Mills or
the Eighth precinct"
A STICK FOR SENATOR wISoN.-Senator Henry
Wilson, OF Massachusetts, was made the recipient
last evening by express Of stout hickory stick cut
on the banks OF Salmon river, Montana Territory,
and gorgeousy mounted in gold and precious
stones, the product of the Rocky Mountains. The
setting in the head comprised piece OF copper
quartz, while the sides of the stick near the top,
hexagona in shape had specimens, cut in shield
shape OF moss agate, amethyst and gold and silver,
each surmounted by the name engraved on massive
gold of the mine or guch from whence II was taken.
The cane Is valued at 5000 and bears the simple in
scripuon:-"To Henry Wilson, from Soldiern
BODIES FOUND THE WATER.-The body OF an
unknown man about forty years of age, dressed in
gray suit indicating that he had been an inmate of
the Penitentiary, was yesterday morning found
floating of pier 2s East river by stephen Dean,
boatman living at SO Oak street. and made fast. De-
ceased was five feet eiQnt inches in height aud had
dark hair. Coroner Rollins was notified TO hold
inquest on the body.
Yesterday morning the remains OF man whose
name could not be ascertaned was found floating
In the dock foot OF Delaney street, East river. De-
ceased wore blue blouse and black pants and vest.
The body which was IN terrible state OF decoffpo-
sition, evidently had been In the water for some
months.
TRIAL OF A STEAM ROLLER IN THE PARK.-A trial
OF a steam roller, constructed for the Commission
ers OF the Park, took place yesterday morning,
in presence of several machinists, engineers
IN Rochester, England, and weighs about
Goand Was fned Spo e
space less than its length without tearing up the
road and was then started W hill OF 1000 feet in
length on grade Of about i've In loo. IL moved up
and down this hill with great steadiness and ease
Inc trlal OF the roller passed on satisfactorily and
without accident and there Is every reason 10 believe
that 1t Will be very effective machine in the opera
ton OF road making.
Music IN THB PARK.-The Park Commissioners
announce that If the weather be fine, there viii be
music on the Mall to-day, commencing at half-past
three P. NJ. The following is the programme:-
PARTI
Concert Signal March.
Selection No. from Faust .GounOd
RondoThe Forest. podwOrth
caiop-Ls VeuTs Ccaao,. " Lsessy Lssns1
a. Beauties of 'Mozar from operas OF Mozart
G. MArch--"Genevieve de Brabant' orenb.ch
10 fasi The Vale OF asndesso6n
Finae-Hcme thoughts.
HELP FOR THE SoUTB-The charitable institutions
OF the South are just now suffering very much for
want offunds. Depending as they do entirely upon
voluntary aid. Congress having failed TO make any
provision for them, the poverty OF the residents in
southern states IS very much felt, and the bcnevO
ient institutions are not supported with The same
liberality they before the war. These organ
cations have, therefore, from time TO time TO appeal
TO the benevolent at tie North In order 60 meet their
necessary expenses. An appeal Is now being
made on behalf Of the Sisters OF Mercy OF
Charleston, :. c., who have under their charge
a female orphan asylum The Sisters are
Just now very much straitened and there Is
have TO give up their useful institution. Mr.. Edward
DAILY, OF the firm OF Knox, DAILY Co.. OF Charleston,
s authorized TO receive help IN this CITY, at his store
No. i24 Chambers street. Contributions OF money,
provisions or clothing VIII be thankfully received
and promptly forwarded.
AN Ex-LoRD MAYOR or DUBLIN on 4 VISIT IN
NEW YoRK.-Among recent arrivals In this city
from the old country is Sir John harrington ex-Iord
Mayor OF the city OF Dublin. This gentleman is a
member OF the Society OF Friends. is respectfully
connected with the first families OF that persuasion
in Ireland and Is largely connected with mercantile
and mining pursuits, as are also other members OF
hls family, who ike himself OF advanced liberal
opinions The Barringtons, Pins, Malcomsons and
Beweys are well and favorably known In mercantile
circles in Dublin. Yesterday Sir John, IN company
with friend MIR. MalcOmson, who has long resided
this country, visited some OF the public places OF this
city, and seemed TO be quite well pleased with all he
saw. Probably before he goes back he will visit the
city OF Brotherly Love- aud hear there as he would
at home, ''the Thee and Thou OF the Quakers.n II
we mistake not Sir John was Lord Mayor OF Dublin
in 1886, and in his official capacity presided at the
meeting or the corporation OF that city, az which
resolutions were passed expressing the sorrow OF
the citizens generally on receiving intelligence OF
the assassination OF President Lincoln.