The New York herald., 1869-06-15

FOUND IN THE WATER.-Coroner Schirmer was
called to hold an inquest at the Morgue over the
remains Of unknown man which were found
loating in the dock foot OF Ihirtysevenih street,
East river.
AID FOR CUBA.-The balance OF the jewelry re-
naming from the late Cuban fair will be disposed Of
by raie at No 5S West Nineteenth street this eve
ming, between the hours Of eight and nine O'clock
The chances not heretofore disposed Of will be taken
for the benefit OF the falr.
TAKEN TO BELLEVUE Observation-Disclosures Rafferty,,
aged fifty years, living IN SiXty-secOnd street. near
Tenth avenue, While working In a sewer in Sixty
fifth street. near Broadway was severely injuIed by
derrick falling upon him. He was taken to Belle
vue Hospital.
KNIGHTS TEMPLARs.-Morton Commandery OF
Kaignts Templars, together with a large number OF
Sir Knights left this city for Philadelphia yesterday
afternoon for the purpose OF joining IN procession
to-day on the occasion OF the htieth anniversary Of
the establishment Of st. John C0nmandery OF that
city.
BOARD OF HEAIrH.-A private meeting of the
above Board was held yesterday for the purpose OF
considering the prOprIey OF erecting drinking foun-
tains In various parts OF the city. Commissioner
Brennan was named as committee of one to act In
the matter
KILLED BY A FALI.-Yesterday morning, about
one O'Clock, Richard Bengongh, man twenty
three years of age, fell from fourth story window,
of his residence No. 24l West Twenty seventh
street. to the pavement and was almost instantly
killed. Coroner Scbirmer was notified to hold an
Inquest over the remains.
DIED OF HIS lNJURIEs.--COrOner Schirmer was
yesterday called to hold inquest at the Morgue ON
the body OF john Donnan, aborer, who died from
the effects Of injuries received few days ago by fall
ing from scatiod. Several Of his ribs were frac-
tured, besides which he received some internal IN
jures. Deceased Was thirty-nve years oi age and a
native OF New York.
RAILROAD ACCIDENT.-Yesterday morning, while
getting or Third avenue Car, Oh the corner Of
Third avenue and fhirty. seventh street JOsanh
FtzsmmOns was knocked down and trampled
upon by the horses Of following car. lie at first
consideraon W comped With the reouest of tbe
DOCTOR ana was taken to Bellevue Hospital.
SUDDEN DEArHs.-Joh n Fleming man seventy
years OF age, died suddenly Sunday afternoon at
his late residence No. As Hamilton street. Coroner
Schirmer was notified to hold an inquest on the
body.
The same coroner was notified Of the sudden death
OF Henry Metz, aGerman, forty eight years Of age,
at 643 Fifth street.
FATAL FALL FROM WINDow.-Coroner Flynn
held an inquest at No. 1856 Washington street on
the body OF George SculiOn, fory-0ur years Of age
and native Of Ireland, whose death the result
OF compression OF the brain caused by falling from
the window OF his sleeping room about three O'Clock
last Thursday morning. He was insensibe when
taken up ana renamed In that condition TIL sunday
morning, when death ensued.
THE MORNING STAR.-The planet Jupiter now
rules in the east at sunrise. II Is situated in the
sign OF Aries, about fifteen degrees eassOutheast Of
Gamma Arietis, and nearly the same distance from
the wei! known lunar star Arietis. On the morning
OF the 4h Of July at three O'Clock, IL will be about
two hours vertically above by south horizon
and nine and OUe-quarter degrees north-nOrthwest
OF the moon then after the phase OF the last quarter
This brilliant planet has sometimes been seen III
broad daylight.
CITY LABOR OTFicE-A new ONCE will be opened
to-day, by the Commissioners OF Charities and Cor
rection, on the ground floor Of the Pimpton Build.
ings the junction of stuyvesant and Ninth streets
ha n oil
help, either domestic, agricultural, mechanical or
clerical and providing for those needing work with
Out charging a commission. Much deception Is often
practised at private intelligence Offices, and poor
persons Of both sexes are swinded out Of both time
and money.
SERIOUS ACCIDENT ON BRoADwAY.-At two
O'Clock yesterday afternoon a scafold. upon which
John Harmon, OF No. ia Hester street, and william
Robinson, Of Twentieth street, near Sixth avenue,
were at work on the building No. 46i Broadway,
suddenly gave way, precipltatlng both men To the
ground floor. through tier Of beams. fiarmon's
wounds, which were severe, were dressed by Dr.
Pooler, Of the Central Onice Robinson was but
slightly hurt. Both men were taken TO their homes.
THE DUMMY ENGINE CAsUALry.-The inqulsron
previously commenced before Coroner Flynn In the
case OF the lad Thomas Lowery, run over by the
dummy engine, as heretofore reported was yester-
day concluded. The jury rendered the following
verdict:-"1hat the deceased came to his death 10y
injuries received by being run over by dummy en-
gne No. OF the Hudson River Railroad Company on
that the company use greater precauion against
sucn accidents We exculpate the engineer and con.
ductor from all blame.o Deceased was eight years
OF age and native Of this city.
ANOTHER Boy KILLED ON THE HUDSON RIVER
ROAD-Coroner Flynn yesterday held an inquest at
his ONCE in the City Hall the remains OF Thomas
stafford, deaf and dumb BOY, late OF No. $50 Elev
enth avenue, VINO was Killed on saturday
afternoon by being run over In Eleventh
avenue, near Forty.second street, by tram
OF belonging TO the Hudson River Railroad Com
pany, as already stated Ihe testimony showed
IN advance OF the train, which was going about four
miles an honr. The brakes we're applied, and every
possible EFFORT made by those IN carRe or the tram
10 stop 1t IN time TO prevent the accident but with
out avail fne jury rendered verdict Of accidental
sdeath. Deceased was seven years ol age and
native OF this city.
CUSTOM HOUSE APPOINTMENTS AND REMOVALS.
The following appointments OF storekeepers have
been approved by the Secretary Of the Treasury,
upon the recommendation OF Collector Grinnell:-
Richard Folcs. vice +. z. Genet. removed; Henry
GAYLORD. Vie Thomas ". Hall removed: John r.
Richardson, vice q. r. Thompson, removed; W. II.
cn vice sorue son a. + EaMard
Mcintyre, vice q. l.. Ferris, removed; W. r. Perkins
vice w. H.. Hubbard, removed; John Eddy, vice u.
NJ. Hazard, removed Isaac Prebe. vice James
Sutherland, Jr., removed Edward II. Fletcher, wee
A. X. PumIey. removed; o. y: Leveridge, wee M.
chael Gross, removed; John Mckecbnie, vice John
H. Harmon, removed.s
SOCIETY FOR PREVENTING CRUELTY TO ANNALS
The records OF Mr. Bergh's oflce show that the above
society are shaking up the omnibus ana railroad OIL
cals From the reports II appears that since May
over thirty have been made In New York and
Brooklyn OF lame horses propelling street cars and
omnibuses. In each case the stables have been WIS.,
tied by Mr.. Berghs officers, aud thorough surveil
lance exercised over them. The Board Of Health
has lately granted to this society the onerous duty
OF granting permits for the destruction OF disabled
animals, ana the society In o few days will he IN
position TO act promptly In each case reported In
m faw ca In 1naii IN aid
officers OF the society, but, nevertheless the above
showing proves that much good is being accom-
plished.
MISSION MOVEMENT ON THE PACIFIC RAILWAY
The American Baptist Home Mission Society received
some time since promise from the offlcers OF the
Union Pacific Railway Of lands whereon to locate
missions on the line of that road In pursuance OF