The New York herald., 1869-05-27


Average temperature for corresponding day last
year.
A ScoRcHER OF AN ORDEB.-Superintenden Ken
nedy yesterday issued an order requiring each police
captain to report to him the names and residences
Of every officer in his precinct, and the names Of
those officers who do not live with their families
FATAL FALL--Coroner Keenan, was yesterday
notified to hold an inquest at No. lies Broadway,
on the body OF Adea Dixon, child three years Of
age whose death was the result OF injuries received
On Tuesday afternoon by falling from one OF the
upper windows Of the premises 10 the pavement
FOUND IN SINK.-About eleven O'Clock yester-
day morning the remains Of male infant Of recent
birth found IN the vault rear Of premises l07
Mulberry street, but how or In what manner the
child was removed to the Morgue where an inquest
will be held by Coroner Schirmer.
FOUND DEAD IN HIS RooM.-Information reached
the Coroner's office yesterday afternoon that r. J.
Newton, an aged gentleman, who boarded at the st.
Cloud Hotel, corner OF Broadway and Forty. second
street. had been found dead in his room. 1t is said
he had been In the enjoyment OF comparatively good
health up to the time Of retiring on Tuesday night
and death IS supposed 70 have been the result Of
ural causes. Coroner Flynn took charge OF the case
Deceased mas lett FAMILY who board ut the hotel.
STREET CAR ACcIDENL.-About half.past eight
O'Clock yesterday morning. young man named
william Coye, who resides at No. 2s West Thirty
fourth street, was knocked or tho platform OF
Broadway car, corner OF Amity and Wooster
them In the most frightful manner. The driver on
seeing him fall drove or rapidly before the exceed
lngy active policeman In the vicinity could tell the
number OF the car
THE SroRM.-A thunder shower OF unusual vIo.
lence, accompanied by a strong wind which lifted
clouds OF dust from every street in the city, pre-
vailed about Eve O'Clock last evening and continued
until about seven O'Clock. At ten minutes to seven
o'clock vivid & hash n, Of tightening lighted up the
bow OF the season was formed, and vanished with
the next peal Of thunder. Soon the sun shone out
formed, then Old Trinity chimed the hour OF seven.
FIRE IN BRooNE srREEr.-A fire broke out on the
third floor Of No. 249 Broome street yesterday after
noon, and damaged the rooms, occupied by Julius
Rosenberg as dwelling and waterfall man ufactory
$500. No insurance. The second floor, occupied
by Alex. Vauclere, was damaged 5000 by water.
No insurance The first floor and basement, occu.
pied by George schneider as dwelling and lager
ance The building IS owned ~ ~ PAUL. Paul huppel. s and
was damaged about $500. Insured In BROOKLYN
company for $4,000. Cause OF the nre unknown.
THE FIRE CoMMIssroSERs.-Thi Board met yes
terday, President Shaler In the chair. After the
usual preliminary business Jerserman submitted
for examination new method Of ringing fire BELLS
which, with other points ana improvements was
referred to a committee. II. M. van Wait fireman
OF Engine Company No. 80, stated that he was In.
formed that other parties than himself claiming
reward for the conviction OF Rose Peters, for setting
fire to the premises No. 1876 Greene street. ho officers
who are seeking the reward are not entitled to It, az
citizen first discovered the nre and Immediately
communicated II to Foreman Van wart who was the
first fireman on the premises, who together with his
men, succeeded IN extingushing the flames long bo-
fore the bells were rung. The matter was placed on
file for future action. The Board shortly afterwards
adjourned.
THE UNION LEAeUR--The National Executive
Committee Of the Union League OF America met yes
tcrday at the st. Nicholas Hotel, Governor Geary,
OF Pennsylvania, In the chair. large number of
delegates were present from the different States
among whom were Governors Geary, OF Pennsyl.
vana, and Jewell, OF Connecticut; Hon. Gaiusha A.
Grow OF Pennylvaniai Messrs. Alexander, .Pinck-
York; George N. Black, OF nlnois Thomas II.
Rich, OF Maryland; Ex-Governor William A.
New Orleans; Thomas A. Els, OF Florida; s. +.
Gwinner and Major James O. McQuade, Of Pniladel.
phia The principal subject discussed at the meet
Ing was the impending elections at the south and
measures were adopted TO aid the Union men in the
election about to take place In Virginia. Mr. Thomas
q. Baker, the National Secretary, presented report
Of an encouraging character and the committee ad.