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owned by Mrs. Hegeman and was but sllghtly dam.

owned by Mrs. Hegeman and was but slightly dam
aged.
The residence OF Mrs. Allmack, No. 100 Elm street.
took fire about i've O'Clock fr0m 1re crackers
thrown on the sningle roof 1t was extinguisned by
the insurance patrol after twenty-five dollars loss
had been sustained.
About qaarler-past four o'clock last evening a
slight 1re occurred &c 202 Spring street IL broke
out on the roof and was caused by lre crackers.
Damage tri6lng.
at three O'Clock yesterday afternoon an awning
In front Of No, ss3 Sixth avenue took FIRE from hfe
crackers. but the damage was slight
At ten minutes 10 ten O'Clock last evening there
was 4 ire on the rdoi or No, $40 West Thirteenth
street. Damage trihlng.
The Thirteenth precinct report that gutter OF
the hou.e occupied by Patrick Mclaughlin, No. 100
Delaney street, took fire, but was eXtingulsned
with fifteen dollars damage
A fire occurred at sc minutes past ten at No. n
Vapdam street, caused by rockets. No damage.
AT forty minutes past eight p. n. slight 1re
occurred IN William Doer's lager beer saloon, No. %
Vandam street. Damage twenty-five dollars
The roof Of No. IL Third avenue was damaged
by fireworks igning the shmaes at forty minutes
past nine =. NJ TO the extent OF twenty-five dollars.
Al ten Mtautes past seven slight IRE occurred at
No. $50 BrOome street. 1riiling damage.
AT half past ten the alarm was given for No. lis
CIystie street. The Cause OF 1t was window CUT
tam taking lire from fire crackers.
few mlnute5 later fire occurred on the roof Of
No. sAS Grand street. Damage twenty-five dollars
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her property TO strangers She was born Ia this city
and married in White Plains during the Eevo,H
ti0nary War.
fLoArBD A5H0RE.-The remains OF an uuknowG
man yesterday n0ated ashore on Governors Island,
and were secured by the military authorities Sta
toned OF Fort Columbus. Major Belger of the fort.
informed Coroner Rollins OF the fact, and an inquest
viii be held on the body. The body. apparently,
bad been In the water long time, as II was FAR &c.
vapced in decomposition.
SUICIDE OF AN INSANE WoHAN.-COronor Keenan,
held an inquest at the Morgue over the remains Of
Helwch Baum, German woman, rorty-fve years
or age who died from the effects OF stab wonud i'm
The breast inflicted by herself with pair OF
some days ago at her late residence, No. 37 East
Broadway. Deceased had been insane for som0
time ana was aDoring under temporary aberraton
Of mind at the time Of INJECTING the fatal wound.
Boy KILLED ON THE BELT RA!LRoAD.-on
Sunday morning last Wllham Cnrroi1 lad ten
years OF age left his home, 1856 avenue A. and
started for the Park. During the afternoon he re-
turned l05 OF the Belt Kali road Company, the
driver OF which did not stop on the corner where
Willam wished to aiight. lie accordingly jumped
from front platform while the car was IN motion,
and losing his balance fell under the wheel, whlcn
passed over one OF his legs, below the knee crush
Ing 1t most fearfuy. The injured lad was conyeyed
to Bellevue Hospital, where he sank gradually tlli
one O'Clock yesterday morning, when death ensued.
The driver of the was arrested anu he.d to awaG
the result Of an investigation TO take pace be!ors
Coroner Flynp,
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BURGLARY A Ia k0jf.

Before Justice Dodge, at the Jefferson Market
Police Court, yesterday morning. there appeared an
old. decrepid man, named Lewis Clarke grocer,
living at No. As Watts street. With him was detec-
tive Godfrey, OF the twenty eighth precinct, and
prisoner who gave his name as Charles Lynch-
which he afterwards corrected to John Lyneh-in
charge of the latter. Mr.. Clarke CHARGED that on
the morning Of the 18th Of June, at u quarter pass
one O'Clock, the prisoner, In company with am
other man, broke into his house through
the rear window, end entering the bedroom
where he with his wife were asleep robbed aim OF
ninety dollars in money ana silk drcas valued 40
forty dollars. Lynch, it IS alleged bfand!shed
knife over the astonished pair, and threatened 70
Kill both should the least resistance be shown lie
then compelled Mrs. Clarke to get up ami give the
key OF the trunk IN which the valnables were COM
tanned to his fellow burglar, and, while the family
treasury was beng robbed amused himseif i4
nashing the Old mans face. II wac also
charged that besides the two Worthiea IN
the room there were other burglars outside on tho
watch for policemen, who, however, kept at safo
distance Mr.. Clarke put the case in the nands Of
detective Godfrey, and gave hin full description
OF Lyncn. Godfrey sought diligently for the burglar
ana succeeded In catching HIM on saturday piget.
The other parties the burglary are still
at large. Lynch was committed to answer w!thoue
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Average temperature for corresponding date iast
year .54I
BOARD OF sUPEavIsoRs.-Thl Board met yester-
day. and received the tax books from the county
assessors containing the assessments for the year
1909. The Supervisors VIII not confirm the assess
meBt until their meeting IN September next. The
board then passed few bills, among them ono for
the payment OF WORK on the new Court House, and
then adjourned.
HIGHWAY RoBBERy.-Thomas swift. residing IN
Laurel street, Yonkers while returning to his home
on Sunday night, about hafpast eleven, was at
tackled by three hghwaymen, who robbed him Of his
pocketboos and contents. lie gave n description nj
the Thirty second precinct station house, and SER
Feant ManPn arrested eae John hnctly on suspl-
con. lie was identified by Mr.. swirl as the leader
OF the party that robbed him, aud was locked up to
answer.
SUDDEN DEATH or AN AGED LaDY.--Coroner Rol-
lns was yesterday notified to hold an inquest at lsI
West Sixteenth street, over the remains OF Mrs. Mar
garet Coueuhoven, lady 80 years Of age, who died
somewhat suddenly after brief Illness. Becess cd
who WAS in pfiuent circumstances had no near re-
laliYes ~ ~ said made Will leaving the bulk OF
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ument is q beautiful one, and will be, an
ornament TO the city. Its location mere IL pecu-
1iarly well selected IL s proper that the statue OF
Washington should bo placed in front Of and con-
mand the entrance TO that venerable place where
the great patriot was wont 20 enter, and especially
connection with the advent of the nation. It's pre-
sence heie viii be constant reminder TO all OF the
words or wisdom he has left for those who should
come after hm to study ana profit by. And II, as IL
may seem to some MINDS by occurrences OF the
past the immortal patriot has been forgotten and
the story OF his deeds Tor a time Iald aside this
monument VIII bring to the people OF lns clly q
win the liberties with which God has richly
blessed us, and II is to be hoped 1t will inspire us
and those who shall follow rs through all coming
time with renewed determination III a correct
and upright citizenship to maintain them pure
and unsuled as they were originally given u.s.
The day set apart for the unveng OF this stately
GIFT Il most appropriately selected-no more hitting
been designated than that which commentaries
the Declaration OF Independence, the one which we
now In these ceremonies so fittDgly celebrate. And
above all the fact that this munihcent PROJECT should
originate with and be carried to Its successful COM
pletion by the dear boys ana girls OF our city yet
good before them IN their everyday tasks, thus car
ryng into practical life the patriotic lessons taught
in our public school system Of educatlon adds
crOwning charm to the occasion. In the name ami
behalf Of the authorities OF the city OF Pblladel
phia thank YOU my dear children, Tor tins beauti-
iu GIFT and you also, gentlemen Of the association,
for your efforts IN so successfully carrying out the
laudabo movement OF these youthful donors.
The immense asscmblage was then dismissed AFTER
O bebedicion by Bishop Simpson. The Hall OF 1nde-
pendence was crowded with visitors during the en-
lire day.
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spirited Celebration nj buffalo.

BNFFALU, July 0, InU".
The national holiday was celebrated here to-day
with great spirit and enthusiasm. Saiutes were
fired and bells rung morning, noon and night.
Thousands OF persons from the surrounding country
and Canada thronged the streets to witness the
grand procession of military and civic associations,
children OF public Schools aud menagcrie, with
gorgeous char1ots, wagons, &c. The Declaratlon Oh
In dependence was read, an Grafton delivered
and other exercises took place In one
OF the public parks In the afternoon large crowd
assembled to witness the ascension Of Professor
King, OF Boston, with six companions, IN man.
moth balloon. All the public buildings and shipping
in the haroor were decorated with naga. Boat rae
ing, excursions, picnics and every conceivable
amusement was rcsOred to. The day has not been
SO universally observed and honored here in many
years. Country people poured into the city and city
folks took possession OF the country Al night the
Grand Army of the Republic held an immense straw
berry festival IN the rink. Up TO the present writing
accident Of q serious character has occurred, al
though the streets are literally packed.
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amid the most enthusiastic denlonstr atoms and ap.
plause. The various corps composing the Army or
the Potomac were then authorized 10 form them-
selves into subordinate organizations. eacn 0i which
is TO be considered the nucleus upon Which tue So
clety may he extended and enlarged.
AT haii-past seven O'Clock the sociey reasseineied
at Steinway Hall, when Grafton was delivered
before them by Major General Joshua l.. Chamber
lain, OF Maine, at the conclusion OF which the
members marched IN body TO Delmonic0's.
corner of Fifth avenue and Fourteenth street,
where a magnificent banquet awaited them. Major
General George g. Meade presided and General
Sheridan occupied seat on his right. Patriotic
speeches toasts and sentiment were indulged IN 70
a late hour, and the most genial aud enthusiastic
good feeling prevailed.
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Ernnd Demonstration in Albany.

JUIJ l5cS.
The national anniversary was celebrated here to-
day with great pOmp and enthusiasm. The whole
Ninth brigade, commanded by General Woodhall,
several independent military companies, the Fire
Department the st. Patricks Society and many
Others numbering S.oo0 turned out In the process
sion. The military feature the Burgesses Corps,
In their new splendid scarlet uniforms, who acted as
escort TO the Common Council with Doring's mag
nncent band in front. Since the organization 0fthls
famous corps IN 1883 they never made so hnc q
display as to-day. 1t was regarded as credit TO
the coulunander Captain William IL. Taylor, and to
Albany generally. One OF the amusing features OF
the procession was small brigade OF the attaches
OF Howe's Sewing Machine Company, In fantastic
costumes. which excited great merriment. At this
moment q fine display of fireworks is going OF on
Broadway ana the sky Is illuminated with pyro-
technics.
IRE occurred IN livery stable on Washington
avenue, behind the CAPITOL ttis afternoon. Extent
or the damage not yet ascertained. 1t was owned
nv Harvey Swan,
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NEW YORK HERALD, TUESDAY, JULY 6, 1869.
his right hand shot away by the explosion of pis-

his right hand shot away by the explosion OF pis-
toll
John Escning, aged II years Frederick Scheler,
age years, and William Woodoeck. a2ed years,
ali residing in Marshall street, were badly injured Dy
the explosion OF bottle OF powder.
Mrs. NJ. r. Hall, IS years OF age, residing ut the
corner OF South Second ana Fifth streets, was accl-
dentally shot IN the neck by her grandson. The
wound Is not or a serious nature.
AT a la,e hour report prevailed that two brothers
tnaines UNKNOWN were drowned in Newtown creek
while bathing.
Two children tnames not ascertained) were run
over IN First street aud badly injured.
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Tho Celebration in Roston,

BOSTON, July 3, 1859.
The ninety-third anniversary Of the Declaration OF
Independence was celebrated to-day with the usual
honOrs, attracting an immense number OF people TO
the city. The weather was delightful and every
thing passed Off well. E. w. Morton delivered
the usual GRAFTON before the city government and in
vited guests IN Music Hall.
sad event occurred In the morning by the
drowning OF son OF Albert j. Wright, fifteen years
old on South Boston Point, by the capsizmg OF
sailboat Ills three companions were rescued
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Itnu.,rersley GGnare

ana vicinity were crowded last evening 10 witness
the pyrotechnical display provided Oy the Common
Council he pieces for which were made by Lott,
Lilienthal ami G. Edge, OF Jersey City. The crowd
though large, very orderly one, from The fact
that the Towdy element attended the moIe prcten
tious display. Az one side OF the square, IN the
centre of which the hreworks were exhibited, was
stationed brass bend the members OF which ap-
peared to be very c1nsumptte, from tie TACT tnat
they expended very little wind in the blowing OF
Sner Instruments, ana produced music OF the
scktest knf. About eight O'Clock the first rocker as
eandcd burst ana fell III golden showers, encltng an
Involuntary IAN ~ from the crowd Thi5 was foi-
loved Ia quick succession by other rockets, the MT
nor pieces aud colored lres, which. as rejected
upon the uptlrned faces OF the crowd gave 10 them al
ono time The palltd and une3fthy appearance Of the
'ffirits who walls the nIg.It,n aud 1T anot0er the
rudy Complexion which is impaired To the nasal
organ by iso Tree indulgence III the iulce OIL the
grape After these came the attractions OF tue even
ing the nrst OF which was the Maltese Cross LII tue
ccutre OF which was n revolving sun, and on The
outside were number OF Jets winch sent forth
magnificent fires Ater thls came tAe peruvian sun,
Flag of lmeIlca and many other less important ones.
The exhibition closed with The GGllopade OF Ser
pelIt5 o fancy piece representing several snakes of
circle, ana each despaiing or catching the otner
gave up The chase and the ''gho-i'' la a blaze OF
pyrotechncal glory. The close OF The public display
Uaa but a signal iof the commencement of nuhier-
Gus displays OF less magnl6cent character, as each
nouse III the streets about the square appeared
changed into rCcGct battery and binZed from every
WIndOw. The conduct Of the crowd was uneXcep-
tionable except in the case OF some snal boys IN
the rear, who not being able 10 reach the 'front.'
teenied determined 80 spoil the pleasure or the peo-
their milst, 10 lie no small alarm anu indignation
OF the ladies'.
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SOCIETY or THE ARyY or TnE PaicMAr.

Yesterday az eleven o'clock A. NJ. the oficers OF
she Army Of the Potomac, after being paid he nonor
Of q marching review by the First division Of the
National Guard assembled In convention at stein.
waJ Hall for the purpose Of forming permanent
organization. 10 be known as the Society Of the
Army OF the Potomac, An illuatrous aud dlstn-
ruehed array OF not less tan twelve hundred gene
v t. field star and line officers was present. Major
BoneGm PhiIu H sheridan ~Gs CHOSEN president
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IONU bNANOIf, July 0, ISop.
Over 1900 visitors arrived here within the last
forty eight hours 80 celebrate the national birthday
At ten O'Clock the Declaration OF independence was
read by E. J. Pitcher, after which an address was
delivered by Rev. J. T. Crane, d. D. There was a
large procession of the Good Tempars. In the even
ing freworks were set of in front Of the various
hotels, and balls given at the Aalson House, Conti-
mental Hotel and Stetson House.
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The Day in Washington.

WAsnlN0roN, July 5, 1859,
The only public celebration Of the day was by the
Sunday school colored cndren, VINO raraded the
streets. with banners and music, and afterwards
amused themselves on the Presidents House
grounds. Many persons left the city for pleasure
elsewhere. The city was remarkably quiet with the
exception Of general ringing OF bells for short
time IN the morning, and the firing Of crackers dur
Ing the oay by juveniles In contempt OF the Mayors
pruClamutiOn.
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CITY itTELLISEicE.

THE WEATHER YrsrERpAy.-The following record
WIZ show the changes in the temperature for the
past twenty -four hours, In comparison with the cor
responding day OF last year. indicated by the Their
mometer At Hudnuts pharmacy HERALD Building
.f Ann ytrn
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The Celebration In Richm oud.

RICHMOND, July 8, 1869.
Independence Day was generally observed here
to-day. The business houses were all closed.