The New York herald., 1869-05-23

tuition should have been named as the Bond street
homeopathic Dispensary, Of which DIR. Otto Full
gran IS manager.
FOUND DEAD IN AN OuTBousE.-Catharine Flood,
Irish woman, forty-two years of age, late on Fri
day afternoon died suddenly in clubhouse attached
TO premises No. so Oliver street. Deceased who is
SAID TO have been an occasional odger in the house
named, was Of Incorporate habits. Coroner Schir-
mer was notified to hold an inquest on the body.
DROWNED MAN.-The body of an unknown man
was found floating In the dock foot OF pier No. "a
North river, and by order of Coroner Schirmer sub
sequently removed to the Morgue for inquisition.
Deceased had on blue flannel shirt and blue pants.
The body was much decOmpOsed and evidently had
been IN the water for several weeks.
The STREET CLEANING CONTRACT.--A special
meeting OF the Street Cleaning Commissioners was
held Friday afternoon, at which the only business
was the report OF the special committee to whom
the matter OF the assignment OF the contract had
been referred. On tile recommendation OF the COM
mttee the commissioners agreed to the assignment.
DEATH IN A CARRIAGE. five O'Clock yester-
day morning man apparently iOrty-eight years Of
age whose name is unknown was found lying dead
In an Old carriage in Thirteenth street. between ave
nue. A and First avenue. BY order Of Captain
Mount OF the Seventeenth precinct the body was
removed to the Fifth street police station and COrO-
ner Schirmer called to hold an inquest.
CRoTON AQUEDUCT DEPARTMENT-The bids for
work pending under the direction OF the CrotOn
Board were opened yesterday. There were twenty
eight Jobs for which prop osas put ill., some
eight or ten bidders on each job. The opening OF
the bids was tedious operation ana no awards
were made as 1t was i'm possible TO have the calcua-
tons and comparisons made III time 10 announce
the results yesterday AFTERNOON.
FATAL ACCIDENT ON SHlPBOARD.-CorOner Schir-
mer was yesterday called TO hold an inquest at the
MOrgue on the body Of Arthur Johnson forty five
years Of age, and native OF Scotland, lately sea-
man ON the steamship Queen, or the National Steam
ship Company, who was fatally injured some days
ago. Deceased was struck by block which ieil
from alot and fractured one OF his legs besides
otherwise lnJurlng him. Deceased had been hut
eight days In the country.
THE NEW TAX COMMISSIONERS. THE Commission
ers OF Taxes and Assessment appointed by the Comp
troer qualified yesterday and took formal possess
sion Of the Ufllce. As soon as they qualified all
those holding Office under the old Commissioners
virtually dismissed, but they were immediately
reapponted, until further orders. No radical
changes VIII be made just yet but the majority Of
the deputies and clerks appear 10 feel that many of
them must go but each one hopes, doubt, tnat he
Will be one o the fortunate ones and he retained IN
his snug position
DANGEROUS OBSTRUCTION IN THE HARBOR.-One
week ago schooner loaded with coal collided with
o steamer In the East river at point between
Catharine ferry and Brooklyn. The former sunk in
five minutes, ana up TO the present time attempt
has been made to raise the wreck. The spars of the
vessel are standing, and present dangerous OBJ
structon TO navigation, as II Is IN the direct route Of
several ferries and all the lines OF the Long Island
Sound steamers. The Harbor commissioners, 1t is
alleged, have 1ull authority TO raise the wreck, and
should do SO forthwith, before accident occurs TO
any OF the hundreds OF vessels constantly plying in
the vicinity Of the obstruction.
BOARD OF METROPOLITAN POLlCE-MEDICINEs FOR
THE FQRCE.-A meeting OF the Board Of Police Com
missiOners was held yesterday. OnIcer Conners,
convicted Friday, in The General Sessions, OF as
saut and battery, and who ned the city rather than
face the judgment OF Judge Bedford, was dismissed
the service. The following resolution was adopted:
Resolved Tnat members Of the force are prohibited
from applying to druggists doctors except police
surgeons) for medicines TO be used by themselves,
and from keeping at the station houses or carrying
on their persons medicines, unless such medicines
are prescribed in each case W police surgeon; a
violation Of this rule will subject the offending party
to nne OF dismissal from the force, and that this
rule be published 10 the force by general order.
ASSOCIATION OF WEST POINT OFFICERs.-A meet
ing Of graduates Of the West Point Military Academy
took place yesterday at the College OF the City Of
New York for the purpose Of forming society for
social purposes. Professor Horace Webster. Presi.
dent Of the College and West Point graduate took
the chair. General Webb acted as secretary. Gen.
eral Robert Anderson, General Cullum Rev. Frances
vmton, Lieutenant Luigi LORNA, Colonel Parsons
and others made remarks, ana several resolutions
passed, among which was one to the effect tnat
the association should be exclusively for social aud
fraternal intercourse. committee was appointed
TO draft constitution, and the meeting adjourned.
DEATH IN THE woRKHoUsE.-Yesterday forenoon
Information received at the Coroners ONCE from
Mr.. George Kelock superintendent OF Outdoor Poor,
Of the sudden death In the orkhouse ON Black
wells Island, OF o. L. Lamb. In his
note Mr.. Kellock says Mr.. Lamb was for
merry in good business in this city, fol-
lowing the trade OF crate setter &c. Deceased
was likewise one of the keepers IN the Penientiary
Tor many years. II has not yet publicly appeared
what were the causes which led to the sad reyerses
of fortune in the case OF Mr. Lamb or his loss of
friends and influence. HIS being In the Workhouse
is proof lpresumptive proon that he mad no home
means OF support. Coroner Flynn, who has the
cas- IN charge, will make AN investigation.
PRESENTATION TO MARSHAL TooKER.--on Friday
evening q number Of the personal and political
friends OF Marshal Tooker, with Alderman Miller ut
their head, took the Marshal by surprise and pre-
sented TO him beautiful diamond PIN and dia-
mond ring. valued in all at $1,000. very neat
speech was made by the smiling Alderman who
sta ted that the testimonial show the appre-
ciation of the democracy ol the Thirteenth ward Of
the conuuct and success OF the Marshal IN admins
tering the duties OF ms onlse: Mr. Tooker. IN re.
could De successful by simply conducting the Affairs
OF his office conscien ousy, faithfully aud fearless
y, and that he was willing to be taken as an exam.
pie Of the ability OF New York city to administer It's
own affairs. lie paid a deserved compliment TO
Mayor Hail, by whose advice ana ana ne had been
encouraged In the work OF justice winch le was
prosecuting and thanked his friends sincerely for
the handsome and valuable token OF thelr approba.
ton.
VERY UNIJgR A wHALE.-There ls now on free
exhibition at No. 342 Third avenue one OF the most
curious productions Of nature that has ever been
seen. The creature IL presumed TO be a fish, aud
was caught on Thursday last in the Narrows and
came into its present owners possession through
Mr. Lewis, OF Washington Market. IL has head
we gbing at least tsUee times as much as its whole
DO dy put together, ossoous, with prominent cheek
hon es, II cheek bones they may he called, and the
mouth Is q vast cavern, resembling more coal scu-
tic than anything ese the jaws are furnished with ZIG
sharp teeth, by no means pleasant to contemplate.
Tue pecIora FMS are situated the gllls the bron
chla aperture being nearly covered Dy them; they
are almost inveriibrate and have gelatinous char
very unpleasant TO the touch. The most curious
portion VI the creatures body Is the ventra FMS which
are situated little in advance Of the pectoral fms
Immediately under the guilct aud resemble M near.
ly as can he two udders, there being five distinct
spongy teats. resembling proud nesh IN color and
appearance, on each. the body OF tins phenomenon
has all the characterlstics OF Gods. being without
scales and OF fulv0us brown color on the back and
dirty green notified with brown on the abdomen.
An ichthy0ogist would call the species to winch IL
belongs a gadidg malacopteryges acanthopteryges