The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-09-10


CoRRECrroN.-The advertisement which appeared
IN the HERALD soliciting partner for Sanford b
Merrill. was not inserted In good faith.
RAISING A SUNKEN vRssEL.-Bargc General Hal.
eck sunk August 81 at 124th street. East river with
cargo OF brick, was successfully pumped out and
raised yesterday In thirty five minutes by steam IRE
and wrecking boat Louis
ATTEMPTED SuICIDE.-YesteYday william Harnett
aged sixty-threc years. residing at 426 East Twent
eth street. cut two deep gashes in his throat with
razor. He evidently premeditated the deed, as he
selected two raZOrs and repaired to the cellar to
cOmplish his purpose. HarnettS wounds are con-
sidcred fatal He was sent to bellevue Hospital for
treatment.
The ALLEGED POLICE CLUBBING CAsE.--In the
matter OF Jacob Berke. the German eigrant alleged
to have been seriously dubbed by some officers in
the Fifth precinct station house. has already been
fully reported III the HERALD, additional testimony
was yesterday taken before Coroner Flynn, at the
COroner's ONCE The further hearing was adjourned
till oday.
FIRE INSURANCE. CoMpANIEs.--Tne following Is
the business Of the fire insurance companies doing
business In this city during the first Six months OF
the year:-New YORK city combination companies
$1,000 New York city REORGANIZATION compa-
Mes ess; out OF Town companies pa all nom
ALLEGED FORGERY ON THE PHENIx NATIONAL
BANK.-At the Tombs Police Court yesterday after
noon Mr.. Eneas F. Macintosh deposed before Judge
Hogan that yesterday (Thursday) certain check,
which was produced In court, drawn on the above
the bank by the prisoner, John Haveron, ana that
the same was forgery. HaverOn said he was not
guilty, and that he resided IN Brooklyn and was q
shipping agent. Mr. Howe who appeared for
Haver1n, said that he should be prepared to show
how the check came into prisoners possession
Iaveron was then sent down to the cells.
OBsEQrIRs OF AN ARTIsT.-The funeral Of the late
James II. Caferty, the well known painter ana mem.
Der OF tho National Academy, took place yesterday
afternoon from No. 1878 Broadway The services
were performed BY DR.. Joseph P. Thompson, OF the
Broadway Tabernacle. large number OF his per-
Sonal friends and members OF the Academy were
present Among the latter were Mr.. De Haas, Mr..
J. NJ. Falkner, MI. Fanshawe and MIR. J. q. Browne.
2. d. E. Greene, s. J. Gray and Davis Johnston. The
funeral was very private the remains being followed
GO S and @
the pail bearers.
THE JEWISH BURIAL SOcIErY.--This society was or
ganized last night in the synagogue Bnai Jeshurun
in Thirtyfourth street, near Broadway, Mr.. Abraham
Oettingcr occupying the chair, and Mr. Isaac Her
cation Is to bury with decent respect and In accor
dance with the Observances OF the Jewish faith all
The following oncers were duly elecled:-President
MI: Abraham Oettinger; Treasurer, Mr.: Joseph b.
Mr. george C .hs acs S
should he 1.-THE Hebrew free Benevolent Society,"
and after the transaction OF some further business
the meeting adjourned to reassemble at the call Of
the Chair
CHILD LosT-HIs BODY FOUND IN THE WATER
Last Saturday afternoon Mrs. McCrundIes living at
No. s1a Delaney street, being much engaged in her
domestic duties paid lad five cents to take charge
OF her little Patrick two and half years OF age
The children went out to play on the walk. during
which the child strayed away and was lost
sight Of by his companion. Being unable TO
find him the boy ran into the house
and told Mrs. McCrundles that her boy had disap-
pearec. She Immediately started out in pursuit.
but being unsuccessful called her husband from his
work. They visited nearly every station house in
the CITY, also the public Institutions but could gain
no tdings OF the child till yesterday morning. when
Delaney street, East river. 1t is supposed that de-
ceased strayed away to the pier and accidentally
falling overheard was drowned. The body was con-
veyed to the residence Of the parents ana Coroner
Schirmer notified to hold an inquest