The New York herald., 1870-02-04

A Philadelphia merchant named Rogers, who had
quite protracted interview with Mr.. Mcfarland at
the Tombs yesterday on leaving onered to subscribe
$500 to the fund for the defence Of the latter.
A fire occurred at nine O'Clock last night in the
basement Of No. 81 Crosby street. occupied by Will
liam Nelson, manufacturer OF chignons. HIS loss
Is $500; fully insured. Damage to building $500.
At the request of the Cuban Junta Laura @. Hollo.
way has consented to repeat her lecture on Char.
0te Br0nte, at cooper Institute on Friday evening"
February H. the proceeds TO be devoted to the
Of Cuban Independence.
The Thompson collection OF paintings has attracted
such immense crowds OF visitors to the Leeds gal
lery that the managers have found it absolutely
necessary to open the upper galleries 10 AFFORD
commodatlon to the public.
The Board Of Police Commissioners yesterday
transferred few men end dismissed from the force
William Irwin, OF the Fisth precinct, who was con-
vlcted OF cowardice, in tnat he saw o man knocked
down and failed to render him assistance.
Anna Baker, an infant twelve months old, died at
l24 Lewis street. from the effects OF scads about her
neck and breast, received on the oath ultimo Dy
Upper OF boiling water falling upon her. Coroner
Keenan, was notified " hold an Inquest over the re-
mains.
Coroner Keenan, was called to St. vincent's Hos
pNal W uUlu MI IHQucSt OVER Tue REMAINS OI MARK
stlnson, twenty-five years OF age and born In Ire
land who died from the effects Of injuries received
by an accidental fail while at work on railroad in
Connecticut, two or three weeks ago.
The fourth Of a course OF free lectures was de-
livered by Mr. Bickmore, Of the American Bible
Society, In the Amlty Baptist church, Ffty-fourth
street, near Eighth avenue, last evening. "Chinan
was the subject chosen and II was treated With a
minuteness OF detail available only to the traveller
In I've nowery laud.
The remains Of an unknown man about twenty
eight years OF age dressed In lgnt coat and pants
dark vest ana boots, were found floating in the
dock at pier No. East river. Deceased was five
1eet eight inches IN height and had brown hair and
mustacne. Coroner Flynn was notified and Gent
the body 70 The Morgue.
Captain Jourdan In his search for some stolen
property has met with absut thirty or forty
'switches' OF human hair for which he desires an
owner, as he has reason to believe that they have
been stolen. Any person having lost propcrty OF
this description VIII do well TO communicate with
Captain Jourdan, sixth precinct station, FRANKLIN
street.
The second OF course OF lectures In aid OF the
building iund OF the Fifty third street Baptist church.
near Seventh avenue was delivered last evening by
the pastor, Rev. W. II. Penoleton, the subject being
"Ihe Holy Land via the Classic Sea-" The reverend
lecturer has lately returned from tour In the Old
World, and related much that was instructive and
entertaining
The Grand Jury recently visited the pneumatic
tunnel under Broadway aud spent an hour in Its
careful examination, including the novel blowing
and tunnelling machinery The Jury adopted a
report expressing thelr approval OF the enterprise
and corroDorating In every particular the late report
OF the legislative commission as to the strength and
entire safety OF the tunnel.
young man named Peter Callaghan was arrested
on wednesday evening up town by detectives Lcvins
and Hamilton, OF the Nineteenth preciRcs, he beng
accused OF assisting In robbing the apartments OF
MIR. Thomas Wheeler, No. S83 inrd avenue, already
reported LII the HERALD Yesterday morning he was
taken to the Yorkville Police Court, where he was
committed, without bail, TO answer.
The publication Of the new proposed city charter
has created great deal OF concern IN the Central
Police once, and scores are on the anxious seat.
It has been sem-oriciay ascertained that superin.
tcndent Kennedy determlned not 70 be legaiated
out VIII within day OF Two tender his resignation
to the Police Board, and thus steal a march Oh
Albany politicians.
Daniel Rosseter yesterday had leg broken By a
bag OF wool falling upon him at No. As Broadway.
Taken to Bellevue Hospital Mary Mace, OF No. IL
Taylor street, Williamsburg was run over by a
wagon In Broadway and slightly injured. Mary
Tooncy, of No. 323a Fourth avenue, was Sent to
Bellevue HosplGai In destitute condition. Michael
Hail. oil AZ Mott street. was sent to Bellevue Hospital
with broken leg.
The Central once police report that Bernard
Clark agent, Of 122 West Thrtythird street. yester
day reported AZ the detectives Office tnat while rid
ing down town on Sixth avenue car, about eleven
O'Clock, pickpocket relieved him OF wallet con-
tanning $500 Ia currency and S2 700 In notes Tho
detectives were unable TO give any parlicu airs be-
yond the simple announcement that the case was
reported and do not vouch for lIs trlhiuness.
Mayor Banks, OF Baltimore, and Messrs. Mccoy
Constantine, Cook, Mliroy ogc, Carter, GIL, Stew
art, Miniken, Mullen, Hyde and Beas or the Balti
more Common Council on their return from attend
Ing the Peabody otsequ!es called az the CITY Hail
yesterday 10 zee Aa7or Hall. The Mas or being alb
sent at The time the gentlemen were taken In charge
ty Marshal looker ana shoWn through the Govern-
or's room AZ. public offices and buildings In the
Cuy Dau PARK.
The Hudson river beng now open TO Albany and
Troy from this city, The steamboat Conncctc ut yes
terday made her eighth successful trip from the lat
ter cities to New York with ncavy cargo OF freight
and passengers. This has never been accomplished
before within the memory or the oldcsr inhaDiants
and rejects great credit on the owners Oh The
The Connecticut Is at present under the command
OF Captain l.. ". Barns Ia experienced navigator
OF the HUDSON
large meeting OF the VI. I. Brennan Association
held last evening at their hall, corner OF Oiiver
and Henry streets, Mr.. r. Il. Fields presiding.
After their usual business the members elected the
following officers for che ensuing terIn:--Jetelniah
chaei French, cccretary; LOUIS Langc. Recording
Secretary; William Mcdonald, Financial Secretary;
Michael Manix, Treasurer; Daniel Cummings Ser
geaDL Alarms.
The following changes havo been made IN the
Appraisers Department at the Custom House:-
George w. Estbrook appointed q clerk az 1,2o0,
vice Charles Sanders removed; Joel Thayer, CLERK,
at 81, 200. vice George M. Palmer, removed; W. ).
Hunt, clerk, at 81, ooO vice A. 4. Reed, resigned;
John +. Mills, messenger ut 5000, vice Seth w.
Knapp, removed; J. Ii. Garrison, promoted from
cerkship at 81, 800 to one at sl5uo; Maurice Pow
ers appointed q CLERK ct 81, 2o0
Mr.. Frederick Michel, Of 40. 81 Bowery, yesterday
appeared before Justice Scott, a. Esgex Market
Police Court, and charged man named Thomas
Lyon with stealing from him eight empty casks,
valued ~ forty-tvo dollars. Lyon with two other
men, visited Michel's store on the 29lh Of January
and offered TO buy the casks, and Michel, believing
the oner to be genuine, concluded the bargain. Lyon
removed thom, but by some trick evaded the vig-
lance or clerk Of Michel and 80 got Oh with the
property. Hello to answer.
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