The New York herald., 1869-09-30


Average temperature for corresponding date last
year. ..ooH
THE GRACE CHURCH WEDDING.-In the report OF
marriage which took place on Tuesday at Grace
church It was enormously stated that the bride Miss
Florence Field. was the daughter OF David Dudley
Field. 1t should have said that the lady in question
was the daughter OF BENJAMIN H. Field.
SUPPOSED SUICIDE.-At late hour on Tuesday
night an unknown man either jumped or fell over
board at pier 20 East river. He was observed by
David Graham watchman on the pier, who was
unable to give any description OF the STRANGER. who
was drowned before aid could reach him. HIS
remains have not been recovered.
DEATH FROM INJURIEs.-An inquest was held yes.
terday by Coroner keenan,, at the Morgue, over the
remains OF John B. Cowan, aged thirty-fve, who
died IN Bellevue Hospital from the effects Of injuries
sustained on the l4th inst. by being crushed by Q
freight car OF the Harlem Railroad, in the yard in
FOrtyfourth street, where he was in charge. ver-
dict of accidental death was rendered by the jury.
COMMISSIONERS OF EMIGRATIOS.-This Board, In
their seml-monthly statement. show as folIows:-
Number of emigraats arrived from 23d to 29th inst,
39l1 making total arrivals to date 207 175; to same
date IN 1SSs lo balance ot IN bank ntn sanuary J.
s5s2,s13 making total assets, $500, ,S55; dlsburse-
merits "a per previous accounts to September ~
1se9, $685. S72 balance IN favor Of Commissioners,
s2ei,es3.
TIE PLANET MARs.-This planet is now In the
sign OF Libra also about TWENTY-FIVE degrees north
west OF the lunar Antares, more minutey its
right ascension Il fifteen hours its declination south
seventeen degrees thirty.uine minutes. 1t sets r.
the wes,-southwest at half past seven O'cl"
in the evening Being IN part OF its orbit ver,on.
tant from The earth 1t does not appear We.
spicuoEs 1t will be norIh.nortbwest OF the brilllaus
evening star, the planet Venus, on october o.
Fatal MrsrAKE OF A NURsE.-Moses II. Biers0n,
Jr., aged twelve days, died suddenly yesterday at
172 West Twelfth street, under very painful cifcum
stances. II seems that the physician offending On
the mother had prescribed o dose anodvne to
enable her to gain some seep. BY some singular
and criminal negligence the nurse prepared the
medicine and gave 1t TO the child. VINO died very
so0n after from the efIects OF the drug. Coroner
Rollins VIII hold an investigation In the case to-day.
BOARD OF EXcIsE.-The Board OF Excise held
msetng yesterday afternoon, DIR. Stone in the chair
The Committee on Applications reported in favor Of
granting 13o licenses ninety three in New York aud
thrty-seven IN Brooklyn. There were but four com.
plants against liquor dealers for violations OF the
Excise law on the calendar. John ToDin of 1s2S
Third avenue, had his license revoked. The COM
plants against Robert Harrison No. 81 MacdOuqal
street, and NJ. F. Doughery, OF No 100 Am,ty street
two complaints), were dismissed. No other busi-
ness OF importance was transacted.
SALE OF CONDEMNED CIGARs.-Messrs Draper,
auctoneers sold yesterday, under the direction Of
the Custom House authorities, 70 900 cigars which
were seized in July last on board a bark in the
lower bay. There was large attendance OF buyers.
lot OF No. Partagas brought $3.50 per 1000; No.
q S1S6 and No. 3, SIP. lot OF 1000 Arrigunagos
were sold at sl70 500 Cabagnas at SD: Esplna.
roles, no J. Sl0D %; ESpnttOles LOndrei dc carte,
Ss5; Figaro Regatta de Britanicas. $40; Figaro
Prensada2, SlOl; Fgaros Londres de Carte Sse, and
2,45J cigars ol no brand. $50 so per 1000.
Police AUCTIoN.--An auction sale OF stolen and
unclaimed property which has remained In the
hands of the Property Clerk took place at Police
Headquarters yesterday, and attracted quite an
assembace Of second hand callers, junkmen and
other dealers. The catalogue consisted OF 27i lOts
wh,cl embraced great variety OF articles. the
list was headed by horse, whica sold FOR lfty-6ve
dollars. and consisted chiefly Of wearing apparel,
male and fcmale hardware, old furniture. pistols
jewery, dress goods &C. The great majority of the
articles sod brought fair prices, and the sale realized
about Sl,0OJ
TIE FIRE CoMMIssIoSERs.-Ths body met yester-
day afternoon in regular weekly session, President
Shaer IN the chair. resolution was adopted re-
commencing that legal proceedings be taken against
the following named persons for keeping kerosene
oil below the standard test allowed by law:-H.
Meyer Ninety-second street and Third avenue; q.
Abel, 2,26s Third avenue: ID. Drlsco 2,216 Third
avenue: \. BLOCK, 322 Grand street; Mary Fam,
2,33l Third avenue; G. j. Stark, 2,l55 Third avenue;
G. Kreiling III East 129th street; VIM. Sack, S3
Tenth avenues c. Van Thaden u Stanton street, M.
Ma,ougney. Jr.. No. Ninth avenue: II. L0ngnaak,
23 stanton street. After the transaction OF some
miscellaneous business the meeting adjourned.