The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-02-19

SUDDEN DEArHs.-Catharine Smith. fourteen
years Of age, dIed suddenly yesterday at No. 2s1
Second street. Richard Malone, a waiter at the
Aston House, died suddenly yesterday afternoon.
Coroner keenan, was notified 70 hold inquess In both
cases.
ILLNESS or Ex-sHsRIFF KELLy.--It IL rumored
that John Kelly ex Sheriff OF this county, lies very
low at his residence from prostration and,
in fact Is at the point Of death; his physicians have
given him up, and state that there Is no hope OF his
recovery.
DEATH PROM INJrRIEs.-Coroner Flynn yesterday
held an inquest at the New York Hospital on the
body OF Edward Shechan who died from the effects
OF com round fracture OF the arm caused by having
while at work az pier No North river. shout ten
days since. The jury rendered ayerdct OF accidental
death.
TIE RoGRRs MURDEE.-It was currently reported
yesterday among officials who should be correctly
informed that James Mahcr alias Jack Robinson,
onc OF the men arrested at the instigation OF ex-
Uf1cer DE Lanoy, IN Captain Garland's station
house, by Sergeant Lowery some weeks ago, was
yesterday indicted by the Grand Jury for the murder
OF Charles M. Rogers.
the NEXT CoMgT-Encke's the comet of short
period the last one OF any note seen coursing
through the heavens; was visible TO the naked eye
for short time during pc latter part Of September,
1865 az ts fifteenth return 10 our earth such I'm
mcnse comets as those OF 1858 and 1861 are the pro-
ducts only OF centuries. The great comet of 1s43
was one OF the most brilliant observed: yet stii
one larger may suddenly make its appearance. Win
neckes comet Is expected IN June, 1853.
Board or HEAITH.--Mr. :. c. Hawley, as referee,
was engaged In taking further testimony at the Gen.
trail once yesterday in the case OF the Board OF
Health against the Metropolitan GaslIght Company,
10 decide whether the vapors they permit to escape
into the atmosphere during the manufacture of lu-
minating gas are Injurious TO the public health.
Professors SIlllman, Chandler and other experts
were examined Mr. George y. Hastings conducted
the Investigation on behalf or the Board or Health.
The Metropolitan Gas Company was represented BY
Mr. Hooper q. Van Worst
COMMISSIONERS or EMlGRATIoS.-Ihe following ID
the latest statement received from the Commits
sioners OF Emigration, showing the number OF
arrivals at Castle Garden aud the amount OF moneys
received and disbursed since the last report
Number Of cmgrants arriv cd 10 feD. ~ 1869. 6sls
Number OF emivrants arrived sincevto Feb
Total. 1905
To same date In 1SGs... Ios
Balance In bank January 1. 1869. ......... $500
Aggregate receipts 10 heb. 40, 1869. kl03,3Ss
Received since. TO Feb. ~. 1869, for
communication for passengers, &c. 4.322- l0I,66l
Total. ana 7o2
Disbursements per'prevous nc
counts To Fcb.N0, 1859. ................. bIses
BaIancd .......................... seaec7
A NICE CONFIDENCE OPERATioN.--For several days
past young, gay and fashionahIy dressed female,
representing herself "a Miss Mary Mcvicker, OF
Booths theatrc- has visited some Of the principal
stores on Broadway and made numerous purchases.
Her mode OF operation i 70 buy goods ahd ORDER
them and the bin he sent 10 tue theatre, but al
ways taxing the smaller articles herself. on lnycst
Rai.sn 10 appears that the name Oi tile party was
assumed and her operations scandsious IMPOSE