The New York herald., 1869-03-12

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A LARGE METEoR--At thirteen minutes after
eight O'Clock o bright meteor OF an emerald color
suddenly shot into the atmosphere az q point ten
degrees northeast OF the slvery dog star, and
moving rapidly towards that star and twelve de-
grees beyond IT, a. suddenly disappeared.
Tue PRINrERs' STRIKE.-The employing book and
job printers met yesterday at the Astor House to dis
cuss the strike Reports received from all the
book Offices by which 1t appeared that there is but
one office IN much need OF more composiI0rs. All
others are supplied. They consider the strike as
virtually ended In their favor~
DEATH OF STATION HoUsE4.oDGRR.-On Wednes-
day evening John Jackson, q colored man, thirty
years Of age applied for lodgings at the Fifth pre-
cinct police station and was shown down stairs.
Yesterday morning ON ''turning out, the dodgers
jackson was found to be dead. Coroner Rollins was
notified to hold an inquest on the body and the Jury
rendered verdict OF death from consumption.
FIRE IN EIGHTY-FoURrH STREET.--At one O'Clock
yesterday morning the frame stable on Eighty
fourth street. near Third avenue, owned by Corne-
lius McGuire and occupied by c. NJ. Piper, took fire
and was partially destroyed. horse wagon and
harness, the property OF the latter. were burned.
Mr. Piper's loss s 1925, that OF MIR. McGuire $500,
upon which there was no insurance. II Is believed
that the fire was caused by an incendiary.
THE DEY STREET CAsUALTY.-Coroner Schirmer
yesterday held an inquest at the Coroners ONCE in
the City Hall on the body OF Frank r. Walker the
man who was killed on Wednesday by falling
through the hatchway of premises AZ Dey street.
owing TO the breaking OF one OF the ropes OF the
dummy. The jury found that deceased came to his
death by injuries accidentally received, .but re-
commended that all owners. lessees occupants
OF buildings In which steam elevators are used
exercise greater precauton In their care and
management" Deceased was fifty years OF age and
q native or Scotland.
The NEW SUBMARINE LIGHTING APPARATUS.
first experiments with the submarine lighting appa-
ratns invented by Mrs. Devoe, which were had
some DAYS ago at the residence OF DR.. r. o. Dore-
mus, were fully described at the time in the
columns OF the HERALD. Last evening these eXpe-
riments were repeated before a larger number OF
guests again at Dr. Doremus' house. Among those
who witnessed them was Admiral Farragut, who ex-
pressed doubts as to the present practcabty OF the
apparatus unless the management OF the reflector
and OF the tube be completely subjected to the will Of
the observer. which, owing to the n0tatiOn OF ves
sels he believed to be quite difficult to Obtain.
BURGLARY IN THIRD STREET--Yesterday morn
ing burglars effected an entrance to the shoe and
boot shop OF William Wolf, in the basement or No.
81 Third street, and carried Off about seventy dol
lars worth OF boots and shoes. The thieves Sc
cured an entrance by unlocking paddock and fore
ing the fastenings OF the main lock- 1t is sup
posed that their design was 10 work through
lTOU tHe DdScHtub TIE T6slueuCc OF III.
CLARK. livery stable keeper, who occupies
the other floors, failing in which they
paid their exclusive attentions to Mr.. Wolff-s pro-
pery Captain Mounts officers t1wentv-seventh pre-
cinctl have the case in hand, and for Mr.. Wolif's
sake 1t Is to be hoped they Will secure the arrest OF
the thieves and the recovery OF the property.
DRILL OF THE EIGHTy-FouRTH REGIMENT.-This
regiment held battalion drill last evening" corner
Fourth street and Broadway, Colonel Conking com
manding The only company which Appeared in the
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panyl. The more important movements OF the
school Of the soldier were gone through IN
as they might have been. The men
were not very attentive during the drln,
OWING probably 10 the tact that the room was so
small that talking great deal in the ranks rendered
the evolufIons all the more easy to be executed. The
Eighty-fourth is very fine body OF men and can
with care be made one OF the leading reQiments In
the city, The responsibility lies with the officers,
and when they do their duty the men will certainly
not forget theirs.
SERIOUS FIGHT or SHrPBoARp.- Captain Hartt
of the Harbor Police boat, while cruising IN the bay
yesterday afternoon, about hai-past three O'Clock.
observed the colors on board a brig near Ellis
Island living Union down. On ranging along
side she proved to be the brig Moses Day
Captain Loud, bound 20 Cardenas. Captain Hartt
and rounJsman Stewart Immediately boarded the
orig and found the steward, John Wslkin. a
helpless condition from having been beaten by three
mate; Daniel Desmond and Patrick McGrath The
stewards head was badly cut and presented
perfectly horrible appearance. 10 appears the parties
were all under the influence Of lquor, and during
wordv quarrel tfe steward had either drawn
{ threatened them with pistol. The prisoners were
detained TO await The result OF the Injuries OF the
wounded man.
EXTENSIVE FIRE Is FIFry-SINTH SrBEFr.-at half
past one yesterday morning the three story frame
building corner Of Fify-ninth street and Eleventh
avenue, was discovered on ere. Before the arrival
OF tine Fire Department the greater part the prem
seq. which were owned and occupied by james
Nettes as rectifving distlery, were enveioped IN
flames. The building, together with lis contents.
machinery aad fixtures, entirely destroyed. in
volving lsss OF 5000. The amount OF Insurance
was not ascertaincd. The fire extended 10 the
two story frame building adjoining, owned and
occupied by Patrick Moore, which was also quickly
devoured by TIE fiery element Damage 81 500.
which ~ not covered by.a policy OF insurance. A
two story frame house, occupied by two families
and owned by Henry I1eInan. sustained damage 10
the amount OF $780, The loss ON furniture was
about 1900 This building was insured In the Man
haitian Insurance Company for $1,000
FIRE IN THE EVERETT HousE.-About fifteen min
utes before eight O'Clock yesterday morning i. was
reported 10 the fireman of the Everett House that
barrel OF alcohol located In closet was leaking.
Taking a candle, and accompanied by an attendant.
ne entered the place, when the fame OF the candle
lgnitcd the escaping alcohol and explosion fol-
lowed. The alarm OF fire rang through the nails and
corridors at once and q great commotion followed.
Some were so terror stricken that tney did not
move; others rushed 20 their rooms hastily collected
their sOiled linen, packed their trunks and yalfscs
and prepared Tor hasty emigration without waiting
to qudate their bills. The OF the clerks
that there was no danger qnieted their fears and In
n few minutes, when the nremen had got on several
streams and the danger of a general con1agratlon
had passed. the guests rcgained their former com
posure and decided fo continue patrons OF the estab
lisnmenL The damage 10 the building and stock is
between 5000 and $4,000 winch Is iuy covered by
insurance.