Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-14

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New YoRK, February l4.-Brooklyn is
again threatened with water famine.
in consequence of the continued low
ness of springs on the island from which
they obtain water. The supply will be
shut off, after the 18th instant, for eight
hours during the middle of each day.
The reserve supply is now only sufficient
for FIVE days consumption. ~
The general committee of German pa
triotic. aid societies, composed of dele
gates of various branch organizations,
at meeting last night resolved to make
arrangements for peace celebration on
a grand scale, to come off as soon as the
news of the signing of the treaty of
peace in Europe has been received. A
committee of arrangements was formed,
composed of several leading Germans
of the city.
The murderer John Thomas (colored)
has been respited by Governor Hoffman
until March 10th.
The annual masquerade carnival at
the Fifth avenue skating pond took
place last night. The pond was bril-
liantly lighted, and the costumes was
very gorgeous and elegant. Many
skaters of note were present.
The rumors circulated in regard to
several steamers, which have left San
Domingo for this port, being overdue,
appears to be without foundation. The
steamer Republic left st. Mary on the
18th of January, and is now about due
here. Her arrival is hourly expected,
but she is not behind time. The only
other steamer expected here soon from
San Domingo is the Tybee, which car
ries the United States mail, but which is
not due here until about the 22d.
PoUGHKEEPsIE, February IA. - The
great railway disaster is still the chief
object and topic of conversation here.
Yesterday afternoon crowds of people
gathered about the fatal drawbridge,
watching the work of raising the engine.
When all the arrangements had been
completed for raising the engine by
means of screw levers, the engine COM
menced to rise gradually, and when the
drivers came to view all eyes were cen
tered on that portion where the engineer
should stand, for it was there the body of
the engineer and the friend who was rid
ing with him we're expected to be found.
Every one expected the dead engineer
would be found on the footboard, but as
the engine was raised still higher all
doubts were removed-the footboard was
clear.
The diver says there is vast heap of
rubbish near where the engine lay, and
thinks that in the rubbish the bodies may
be found. Therefore he proposes to
grapple the whole heap with chains, and
hoist it in the same manner as the engine.
After consultation, it was decided to
postpone the exploring till this morning.
Pieces of a gold chain and portion of a
bracelet were taken from the top of the
boiler of the engine yesterday, having
probably fallen there from the broken
baggage.
The weather still continues stormy,
showing heavily and necessarily, with
every indication Of protracted snow
storm. The temperature is much milder
this morning. There is great deal of
ice in North and East rivers, causing
great obstruction to navigation and
greatly impeding traffic.
Henry Berg, president Of the society
for the prevention of cruelty to animals,
last evening placed his hand upon two
of the main arteries Of uptown travel
and traffic, acting in behalf Of the horses
struggling before overloaded street cars.
The roads stopped we're the Third and
Ninth avenue. Afterward hundred
cars we're collected before Mr. Berg re-
moved the injunction, which he did on
hearing that the companies had ordered