The New York herald., 1869-03-07
BROOKLYN INTELLIGENCE.

Paul McGuigan, laborer while engaged in tear
ing down the walls of an old building in SkIlIman
street, on Friday afternoon sustained severe in
tures about the body by portion Of the debris fall
ing on him.
THE KNIGHTS or ST. PATRICK, WILLIAMSBURG
At . meeting OF this body, held at Meighen's, I1o
Grand street. E. D., last evening, arrangements to
hold grand banquet on the evening OF the 18th
were made. Captain p. J. Gleason and Messrs. p.
committee OF arrangements. The Friendly SONG OF
st. Patrick intend celebrating the day with banuuet
In Washington Hall.
THE TWELFTH WARD POLICE srArroN.-The new
police precinct station house is likely to be estab-
lished in large brick building situated on the north
west corner OF Sullivan and Van Brunt streets. Is
probable that the force to be employed there win
consist OF about thirty men, and that the captaincy
VIII be conferred upon Sergeant Daniel Ferry, who
has been attached to the Forty precinct for up
wards Of ten years. and has always discharged the
duties OF his position In an efficient and highly
contemplation win be organized some 'u time next 4
month.
SINGULAR CAUSE OF SUDDEN DEArH.-An inquest
was held by Coroner Jones yesterday on the body OF
o young married lady, q Mrs. Catharine Hamilton,
who resided OF No. 2l2 Jay street. who died very sud-
denly the evening previous From the testimony OF
deceased to within half an hour OF her death had
been In apparent excellent health. The post mortem
lobe OF the liver as large as q duck egg and iiled
with acchonci, which Is the origin OF the apeworm.
The cyst contained millions OF incnoate tapeworms.
verdict Of death from urenic commissions was rem
dered.
FATAL RESULT OF AN AccIDEST--The Coroner for
the Western District was called upon Yesterday 10
hold an inquest over the body OF Sarah f. Farrcnd.
who died at her residence, In Lafayette avenue be-
tween Tompkns and Throop avenues, In conse-
Kerosene oil lamp. The accident, which took place
few days ago, occurred while the deceased was In
when it exploded with report similar 70 tnst mads
by gun, and, setting re to her clothes burned tho
unfortunate woman IN fearful manner. Measures
are being taken to have the party who sold the oil
brought TO an account
Two THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLAR Rop-
Berry ny SERvANT.-A servant girl named Annlo
Stebbins, employed for the past two weeks in the
family OF Josiah Lowe, 80 Remsen street, robbed thu
house OF q, 500 worth OF diamond jewery, watches
&C, on Friday evening. diigent search has been
made for her by the authorities but her where
abouts has not yet been discovered. The stolen
pro9Rery per consisted pl sds gold watch marked
ribbon bracelets with pearls on the SIDE marked ON
the back, "a. o. Lowe. 18th May, 1See;' diamond
cardrops, one set OF earrings and brooch ametnysa
pearls aud diamonds, pin and earrings, with pend.
ant pearls pair OF earrings, garnes, surrounded ny
pearls, and pair OF coral eardrops diamond tops.
NEWS IN BRIsF.-Therc were 3i2 persons arrested
by the police Of this city, during the past week.
The Coroner held an inquest yesterday upon the
body Of Thomas McMullen, sixty-nve years OF age.
who retired to bed while Intoxicated ana was found
dead the following morning. Deceased boarded at
No. 1876 Hillary street.
Morris Isaacs, . second hand dealer In Baxter
street. New York, was held TO await the action of
the Grand Jury on charge OF receiving stolen goods
lie gave bail In the sum OF 81 ZOO.
The owner OF q rabid Newfoundland dog. Paddy
Doyle was fined one dollar by Justice CornwelI YES.
zled.
An old man. James Carman, who was found few
days ago lying on the sidewalk suffering from hum
ger anh cold, died OF the City Hospital Yesterday.
The Brooklyn Skating Rink was well patrons xcd
yesterday. the Ice being In excellent condition.