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The Brooklyn Daily Eagle
3 January 1860
SUDDEN DEATH -
A child about three years old, son of Mr. Thomas LYONS, residing in
Stagg street, E.D., died suddenly this morning. Coroner MURPHY was notified.
STOLEN -
A couple of carpet horse-blankets were stolen yesterday afternoon
from the sleight of Mr. C. W. JOHNSTON of Myrtle avenue, while he was
making a call at the corner of Leonard and Meserole streets. E.D.
FIRE -
A fire occurred about 7 ½ o'colck last night in the upper part of
No. 64 Navy st., occupied by Mrs. SMITH. The flames were soon
extinguished and but little damage was done by fire, but the place
was deluged with water, and the furniture and walls and ceilings very much injured.
RUNAWAY ACCIDENT-
Yesterday morning a hourse attached to a cart ran away on Luqueer st.
throwing out the driver, John DELANEY, and one of the wheels passed over
his right arm. He was found to be very seriously injured, and was
taken by the City Hospital.
EFFECTS OF A ROW -
A child about four years old, son of John McNAMERA, of Baltic street,
near Smith, died suddenly this morning. It is stated that there was a
drunken row in the house last night and the child somehow got injured
in the melee which caused its death. Coroner HORTON will investigate the case to-day.
SINGULAR ACCIDENT -
A poor old woman known in the 10th Ward by the name of "Kitty, who earns
a scanty livelihood by peddling pins, needles, tape, &c., went yesterday
afternoon into the house of Peter O'BRIEN in Bergen street cor. 5th avenue.
Mrs. O'BRIEN had occasion to go out and leave the old woman in the room.
While all alone by herself Kitty was seized with a fit and fell on the
stove which was nearly red hot, and the poor old creature wa shockingly
burned before assistance, which her cries attracted, came. She was
immediately taken to the City Hospital, where she now lies with but
little hope of recovery.
DISORDERLY
John McALLISTER, Edward ??ICH, and Patrick McGINNS were this morning
brought up on a charge of creating a disturbance on the premises of
Mrs. BOLB, No. 255 Grand st. They each gave bail for their appearance to-morrow.
STOLE A PAIR OF BRETCHES -
Thomas Johnson walked into the clothing store of Thomas LEWIS
No. 159 Grand st., E.D., on Saturday night and helped himself to a
pair of pantaloons, for which Mr. LEWIS had him arrested and this
morning brought before Ald. SMITH who locked him up for future examination.
MARRIED.
MAXSTEAD-PORTER
Dec. 31st by Rev. ?. M. JOHNSON, at his residence 294 Pearl street,
William MAXSTEAD to Margaret PORTER.
KIRKUF - MARQUIS
Jan, 1st, Robert J. KIRKUF to Miss Eliza A. MARQUIS.
MILLS - HARRIOT
Jan 1st, Jonathan MILLS to Kate HARRIOT
HAWKINS - HAMILTON
Jan 2d, Joseph HAWKINS to Miss Mary An? HAMILTON
KNIGHT -POWELL
Jan 2d, Mark B. KNIGHT to Miss Sarah POWELL.
DIED
ROSS - In this city, on Monday, the 2d instant, William G. ROSS,
aged 35 years. The funeral services will take place on Wednesday,
the 4th inst. At 2 o'clock P.M. at the residence of his brother-in-law,
Stephen CROWELL, in Lefferts street, 2d house east from Grand avenue.
The relations and friends of the family are requested to attend the
funeral without further notice.
4 January 1860
HORRIBLE DEATH
This morning about 5 o'clock, Officer ELDER found the body of a man impaled
on the iron railing of the area way in front of the house No. 74 Duane street.
He rapped up the inmates and the deceased was recognized as Florine COTELLA, a
boarder in the house.
The premises are occupied by Lebrecht STRANGE as a saloon and boarding house.
The body of the deceased was brought to the Sixth District Station House, and
STRANGE was arrested to await the result of the investigation.
At eleven o'clock the coroner held an inquest. From the testimony there taken
the following appears to have been the facts in the case:-]
The deceased was an Italian 55 years of age; for some time past he has been
habitually intoxicated. On Saturday he came home drunk and in going upstairs
he fell and injured himself on the head. Since then he acted in a wild, and at
times, insane manner. On Sunday he broke all the furniture in his room; last
night he came home drunk and went to his apartment. The proprietor went in
there this morning and found the window open; he closed it, but supposed
COSTELLO to be in bed. He must have jumped out previous to that time. He
fell on the railing face downwards, and although the rails are rounded on
the top, the force of the fall drove them into his body as far a t the crossbar.
A verdict in accordance with these facts was rendered; and STRANGE was discharged.
Deceased was a single man, a confectioner by trade, and an Italian by birth.
DROWNED. -
Capt. H. C. CRONK, of the barge "Lincoln," saw a man fall into the river at the
foot of 18th street, E.R., last night. He sank before assistance could be rendered
him. His body has been searched for without success. His hat was found, and is at
the Fourth District Station House, and it may lead to identification.
THE LATE FIRE AND LOSS OF LIFE IN DIVISION ST.
We gave in our yesterday's paper the particulars so far as known of
this lamentable occurrence. In addition to the four bodies first
discovered two were subsequently dug out from the ruins. The following
are the names of the dead: Mary DWYER, aged 50 years, Marcus NATHANSEN,
aged 32 years; Siegfried NATHANSEN, aged 9 years; Clara NATHANSEN,
aged 3 years, Emily BURNS, aged 5 years; Louis GROSSMAN, aged 4 years.
Coroner SCHIRMER held an inquest yesterday afternoon, at the Seventh
Precinct Station House, upon the bodies recovered from the ruins.
The jury, after hearing the evidence, decided that the origin of the
fire was purely accidental, and accordingly returned a verdict of
"Accidental burning" in each case.
RUN OVER. -
This morning, about 11 o'clock, a boy, 13 years of age, named
James GROGRAN, was run over by a grocery wagon in Centre st.,
near Franklin. His leg was broken, and he received other injuries.
Conveyed to the City Hospital.
THE LATE FIRE AND LOSS OF LIFE IN DIVISION ST.
We gave in our yesterday's paper the particulars so far as known of
this lamentable occurrence. In addition to the four bodies first
discovered two were subsequently dug out from the ruins. The following
are the names of the dead: Mary DWYER, aged 50 years, Marcus NATHANSEN,
aged 32 years; Siegfried NATHANSEN, aged 9 years; Clara NATHANSEN,
aged 3 years, Emily BURNS, aged 5 years; Louis GROSSMAN, aged 4 years.
Coroner SCHIRMER held an inquest yesterday afternoon, at the Seventh
Precinct Station House, upon the bodies recovered from the ruins.
The jury, after hearing the evidence, decided that the origin of the
fire was purely accidental, and accordingly returned a verdict of
"Accidental burning" in each case.
MARRIED
SHANNON - MORGAN- At Bergen Point, N.J. on Tuesday, Jan. 3d. at the
house of Mr. Chas. DAVIS, the bride's uncle, by the Rev. Samuel C. DAVIS,
assisted by Rev. Cornelius, R. DUFFIE. Livingston A. SHANNON, of Brooklyn
to Mary A., youngest daughter of the late David B MORGAN, of Washington, D.C.
DIED.
KIMBALL - On Wednesday morning, Jan 4, Alline OGDEN, eldest child of
Lyman W. and Ellen M. KIMBALL, aged 4 years, 9 months and 11 days.
Notice of funeral in tomorrow's papers.
MURPHY - On Tuesday, Jan. 3d, Bridget MURPHY, aged 55 years.
The friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral
from her residence, 18th street, Brooklyn, between 3d and 4th avenue,
on Friday afternoon, at 1 o'clock.
HENDRICKSON - On Tuesday, January 3d, of disease of the heart,
Peter HENDRICKSON, in the 46th year of his age. The relatives and
friends of the family, also the members of Washington Engine Company
No. 1, W.D., are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from his
late residence 91 Navy street, on Thursday, Jan. 5th at 1 ½ o'clock.
His remains will be taken to Flatbush Cemetery for interment.
UHLER - On the morning of the 4th inst., Freddy, youngest child of George
W. and Phebe UHLER. The relatives and friends of the family are respectfully
invited to attend the funeral from the residence of its parents, Ormond place,
3d house, from Fulton avenue, on Thursday, 5th inst. at 2 o[clock P.M.
5 January 1860
POLICE
Neighborly Difficulties.
Peter MALONEY lives at No. 1 Barbari? st.; so does Mrs. Matilda BEATTY,
and all on the same "flure." Mr. MALONEY considered that he had been
imposed upon during the year 1859 by Mrs. BEATTY, who only swept the
entry out once a week, and wouldn't scrub the stairs down so long as the
MALONEY juveniles had company on the first landing and carried on the
manufacture of mud pies. On Monday Mr. MALONEY thought it was time to
turn over a new leaf, and learn Mrs. BEATTY better manners. Mr. MALNEY
called on her to wish her a happy new year; instead of waiting for the
ceremony of knocking and an invitation to come in he kicked the door open,
and opened the discussion by aiming a whack at Mrs. B's head with a small
wooden bench. Mrs. B., put up her hand and received the bench on her
knuckles which suffered somewhat. Mr. BEATTY came to the rescue, and
Mr. MALONEY retreated. But short was the triumph of Peter; he was
lugged up to the City Hall by officer CREAN, and Justice VOORHELS,
to learn him how to behave to a lady in future, fined him $5, or in default,
to stand committed for 10 days.
MARRIED
BRADY-TOMSEY - On Tuesday, Jan 3d, 1860 at the residence of the bride's
father, by the Rev. J. PADDOCK, Frederick A. BRADY to Rosana,
only daughter of N. TOMSEY, Esq., all of Brooklyn.
DIED
JOHNSON - On Wednesday, Elisha G. JOHNSON, in the 25th year of his age.
His relatives and friends, and those of his uncle's family, the Rev. Wm BURNETT
are respectfully invited to attend his funeral from the residence of his uncle,
145 High street, on Friday, 6th inst., at 1 o'clock P.M.
MURPHY - On Tuesday, Jan. 3d, Bridget MURPHY, aged 55 years. The friends
of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from her residence,
18th street, Brooklyn, between 3d and 4th avenues, on Friday, afternoon, at 1 o'clock.
FATAL BURNING ACCIDENT. -
A servant employed at No. 220 Hicks street, named Catharine McKINNEY,
was so seriously burned last night by her clothes taking fire from a grate
that she died in a short time afterward.
FIRE -
About 9 o'clock last evening a fire broke out in the plaster mill of John F. KINNEY,
at the foot of Sedgewick street. The firemen were prompt in answering the alarm,
but several did not reach the scene before the flames were extinguished.
Considerable damage resulted. Loss $500; insured. The fire was caused by
the over boiling of a kettle of some inflammable substance.
6 January 1860
DIED
CAPRON - In this city, on Thursday, Jan. 5th, Mary W., widow of the late
David CAPRON, in the 85th year of her age. The relatives and friends of the
family are respectfully invited to attend her funeral from the residence of
her son-in-law, John F. GARRISON, No. 147 Washington street, on Sunday at
2 o'clock P.M. without further notice.
HENDERSON - William H., son of Peter S. and Charlotte M. HENDERSON.
Funeral services will be held this (Friday) afternoon. Jan 6th, at 5 o'clock,
at the residence of his father, 98 West 22d street, New York. The remains
will be taken to Oyster Bay, L. I. For interment.
CLOUGH - In Milford, Conn, on Wednesday, Jan 4, Henry STRONG, son of
Henry H., and Caroline S. CLOUGH, aged 7 months and 18 days
POLICE -
A Smart Boy -
A youth about 14 years old, named Wm. FITZPATRICK went to the bakery of
Jacob YOUNG, 383 Hudson avenue, Wednesday afternoon, and representing that
he had been sent by Mrs. STONE, one of their customers, got a lot of bread
and cake. About an hour after he thought he had succeeded so well in the
first operation that he would try another, and take it in money this time.
So he called again, and said that Mrs. STONE was out of change and wanted
Mr. YOUNG to lend her a quarter. This wouldn't go down, and Master William
was handed over to Capt. Joel SMITH, who took him where he could get a
night's lodging gratis. He was there recognized as a former acquaintance,
who had been up before. Justice CORNWELL held him until some inquires
could be made, but the baker declining to prosecute, he was let go this morning.
A Likely Story-
William CLARK, a youth of seventeen was caught with another man's coat on
his back, which said coat had mysteriously disappeared from the residence
of its proprietor, A. N. SAYERS, 277 Bridge street. CLARK explained the
circumstance very ingeniously; he said he was walking along the street
when a man came up to him and threw the coat over his shoulders, and as
it felt comfortable in a cold day, and fitted him tolerably well, he put
it on to keep it warm for the owner whenever he should turn up.
Justice CORNWELL laid the case over until this morning, to give time for
a due consideration to so remarkable a defense. CLARK was sent to the
Penitentiary this morning for one month.
On New Year's Day -
Thomas COLE and Stephen CASINBURGH called on Mrs. MEYER, No. 70 Myrtle avenue,
on new Year' Day, to pay her the compliments of the season. Mrs. MEYER, who
keeps a saloon, where lager and other things are to be obtained, thought she
wouldn't keep open house, so her callers found the shop shut up. Being old
customers, they were very much disgusted with Mrs. MEYER's want of hospitality,
and manifested their feelings by kicking in the door panels and smashing a
few panes of glass. This led to a complaint before Justice VOORHIES, and
COLE and CASINBIRGH were arrested by officer CREAN, and brought up this morning.
But Mrs. MEYER was indisposed, and the examination was postponed until Tuesday next.
7 January 1860
POLICE
Discharged. -
The three young men, Charles NELSEN, Joseph COLSON, and Wm. LUDLOW,
charged with robbing Patrick WARD in Grand avenue, on Saturday last,
were brought up for examination yesterday before Justice BLACHLY.
The evidence failed to sustain the charge, and the accused were acquitted.
BROTHERLY.-
James Carroll REYNOLDS, residing in 21st street, Gowanus, was arrested last
evening by Capt. McCLANE of the 8th, at the complaint of his own brother,
Thomas, for stealing a bottle of carmine and some glass blower's tools.
They are both glass blowers, and rivals in business, and seem to have a most
fraternal dislike to each other. James says the tools belonged to his mother,
and he had as much right to them as Thomas, and this morning he preferred a
counter charge against Thomas for using threatening and abusive language
towards him tending to a breach of the peace. The examination was postponed
until Tuesday next.
FATAL ACCIDENT.-
Coroner MURPHY held an inquest upon the body of Josephine M. SATT,
a child of four years and six months old, that died from injuries received
on Thursday morning, at the residence of her parents, 128 McKibben st., E. D.
The mother left the child alone in the room a few minutes, and when she
returned found that her clothes had taken fire from the stove, and she was
nearly burned to death. A verdict of "death from accidental burning," was rendered.
FIRE -
Last evening, about 7 o'clock a fire broke out in the Metropolitan Gift Book
store of Barton & Stockwell, No. 314 Fulton street. The fire originated in
one of the show windows, and the flames burst through to the second story,
occupied as a hoop skirt manufactory by Sylvester SHERMAN. The whole of the
floor extended over the above and adjoining building, and was filled with
materials fro manufacturing skirts. Sixty girls were employed there. Beneath
was the auction store of A. BERGEN and the print store of Mr. JAMES. The
firemen soon arrived and speedily suppressed the flames. The damage by fire
was slight compared with the loss by water. The building are of frame, old
and not of much value. The total loss is about $1,500 - insured in the
Lamar and Washington companies.
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. -
The Association of Exempt Firemen held their annual election last evening, when
the following officers were elected for the ensuing year:
John C. ROACH, President
C. B. TIMPSON, Vice President
John B. PITT, Recording Secretary
Wm. E. SPRAGUE, Financial Secretary
Alex. ANDERSON, Treasurer.
DIED -
CAPRON - In this city, on Thursday, Jan. 5th, Mary W., Widow of the late
David CAPRON, in the 85th year of her age. The relatives and friends of
the family are respectfully invited to attend her funeral from the residence
of her son-in-law, John F. GARRISON, No. 147 Washington street, on Sunday at
2 o'clock P.M., without further notice.
NEW YORK CITY NEWS
FIRE -
At about three o'clock this morning a fire was discovered in the patent
shear manufactory of James H. ROME, 736 Houston (formerly Hammersly) street.
Mr. ROME occupied the first floor and basement. He lost his entire stock,
valued at about $3,000 - Insured for $1,000 in the St. Mark's Insurance Co.
The fire extended to the piano forte manufactory of David S. VAN WINKLE on
the second floor. Owing to the timely exertion of the firemen, the fire was
put out before much damage was done - probably not more than $500.
The building is owned by A. S. BUSSELL, and is insured in the Hamilton,
Rutgers and Excelsior Companies.
FIRE -
A fire broke out in the building 172 Centr street occupied by George J. STRAUSS
as a steel-hoop temporing factory. Damage about $200. Caused by a pot of oil
boiling over.
9 January 1860
DIED IN JAIL -
Coroner HORTON held an inquest on the body of a man, named John SCOTT,
who died this morning in the County Jail, of delirium tremens. He was
committed to jail on Saturday, for a term of ten days, by Justice CORNWELL;
for being drunk in the street. He said he lived in New York, was 34 years
of age, and had not family. The Jury rendered a verdict of death from
intemperance, and the body was sent to the dead house to await identification
by his friends.
A GIN SLING -
Catharine MARTIN and ALICE MANAHAN, are neighbors and they reside on
Broadway, E.D. and have been in the habit of spending a good deal of time
together in friendly communion. Friday they met at the house of Catherine
to enjoy a little friendly chat and warm gin. Mrs. MARTIN expressed her
opinion on some subject in a manner that did not accord with the views of Alice.
Hard words ensued and to settle the dispute Mrs. MANAHAN threw the gin sling into
Catherine's face, who instead of feeling complimented by this remarkable sacrifice
on the part of Alice flew at her and as she expressed it beat her within an inch
of her life. This being a wrong that even gin could not cure Mrs. MANAHAN had
Catharine arrested. And this morning the difference between these tried friends
was to be settled before Justice RYDER.
MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT -
About half-past one o'clock on Sunday morning a young man 20 years of age, named
Wm. SMITH, residing in Colyer st., Greenpoint, was instantly killed in
1st street, near North 9th street, E.D., being run over by Engine No. 11,
while answering an alarm of fire in the 2d District. SMITH had hold of the
tongue of the engine; which was going down 1st street at a rapid rate, when
Hook and Ladder No. 1 was observed at the side of them in advance. As the
two machines passed, the front wheels came in collision, and this threw the
tongue of the truck around, striking SMITH and knocking him down. The engine
front wheel passed over his head and breast, and the rear wheel over his neck,
killing him instantly. He was picked up and taken to the station house of the
5th Precinct, where an inquest was held yesterday by Coroner MURPHY, and a
verdict of accidental death rendered. The remains were then taken to his
parents residence at Greenpoint.
UNCERTAIN -
Sylvester CONNOLLY a young man who had a narrow escape of being good looking,
and who sported a mustache of faultless curl, and splendid luster, to the cultivation
of which great care and attention had evidently been bestowed, was brought in by
officer CREAN and a warrant in which he was charged by Mrs. Eliza BURNS, corner
Plymouth and Water streets, with striking her in the face with his fist. Mrs. BURNS
was not present, and Sylvester said he was not certain whether he hit her or not.
It happened on Monday evening when New Years was celebrated: Sylvester had made a
good many calls, - chiefly for hot-stuff, until he was warmed up to a very confused
state of mind. Several other people in a similar condition were also present and
one of them selected the landlord, Mr. BURNS, as an eligible person to quarrel with.
The warlike spirit spread until everybody present got mixed up in it, including
Sylvester, who believes he must have gone. As nobody had a clear idea of what
the(y) were fighting about, or who they were fighting against,
each individual went in on his own responsibility and muscle, and hit wherever
he had an opportunity. Mrs. BURNS came in to save her husband and one of the
blows flying around lighted on her countenance. She says it was Sylvester; and
it might have been for all he knows about it. The lady has been sent for,
meantime Sylvester took a back seat.
POLICE -
DIS-ORDERLY-
Chas ROCK was brought before Justice RYDER this morning charged with keeping a
disorderly home in Wyckoff st., E.D. He was held for further examination.
GROUPEING AROUND -
Wm. GROUPE was brought before Justice RYDER charged with robbing John BECKER of
Connecticut of $11. BEEKER, it seems, was stopping at the house of Mrs. SHAFFER
on Flushing Av., and under the influence of fatigue and bad brandy, he went to
sleep and while in this oblivious state Wm. GROUPE abstracted his pocket book and
took therefrom $11. Mrs. SHAFFER being an eye-witness to the proceeding, informed
Officer COLGAN of the circumstance, and William was taken at once before Justice RYDER,
where he acknowledged the "corn" and got sentenced to two months in the penitentiary.
NO LAUGHING MATTER.-
John F. GURNER, who lives in Sanford st. E.D. was brought before Alderman SMITH
in the 4th Precinct Police Court charged with violently beating his wife and children.
GURNER has been on a spree ever since Christmas and has several times beat his wife,
who a few days since was confined. On Saturday last he went home drunk and pulled
his sick wife from her bed, threw the infant upon the floor and severely beat a
little girl four years of age. The cries of Mrs. GURNER and the children arrested
the attention of the neighbors who interfered and caused the arrest of the drunken
brute, who was this morning sent to jail. His case will be tried before the
Court of Sessions.
DIED.-
MOFFAT - On Saturday evening, of congestion of the liver. Edwin C. MOFFAT,
aged 38 years. His friends and relatives are respectfully invited to attend his
funeral from his late residence, Oxford street, between Myrtle and park avenues,
on Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock.
ELLSWORTH- Suddenly, on Friday, 6th inst., of congestion, William ELLSWORTH,
in the 21st year of his age. The friends and relatives, also the members of
the "L.?.S." are particularly requested to attend the funeral on Monday, 8th inst.,
from 85 Myrtle avenue, at 2 o'clock P.M.
TEN EYCK - January 8th, of croup, Emma Eugenia, daughter of William and
Cornelia TEN EYCK, aged 1 year and 11 months. The relatives and friends
are respectfully invited to attend the funeral on Monday afternoon ??? inst.,
at 1 o'clock P.M. from the residence of her parents No. 97 Dean street, Brooklyn.
NEW YORK CITY NEWS.DIED IN THE CELLS
Deaths in the Station Houses are so common that beyond the bare record of
the fact no notice is taken of them. For the most part the victims are
poor friendless wretches, over whom the Coroner hurriedly earns a fee by
pronouncing a verdict of "death from intemperance." Two of three cases
occurred recently of a character so aggravated as to call attention to them.
A short time ago a woman was taken ill in the Fulton street church prayer meeting,
we believe; a policeman, as usual, supposed her to be drunk, took her to the
Station House, place her in a cell to "sober," and she remained there without
medical attendance until her case was all but hopeless. Last week a carman named
Michael LYNCH fell off his cart; a policeman see him prostrate on the ground
pronounced him "drunk,: of course; he was hurried to Essex market prison,
thrown in the cells, kept there for two or three days, and then jolted off
to the Tombs, where he soon after expired. On the inquest it was brought
out the he was a sober, industrious man, and that he died of congestion of
the brain! A case more revolting than either of these came to light on
Saturday last. A man was found by a policeman on Friday afternoon sitting
on a stoop in Wooster street, in a very enfeebled condition, and unable to
give his name. He was brought to the Station House, thawed out, and then
thrown into a cell. At midnight, the keeper testifies, the poor fellow was
asleep, which is not unlikely; and in the morning he was roused up to tell
his name, but he was asleep yet - the sleep that knows no waking in this world.
Dr. Wooster BEACH, Jr., made a post mortem examination of the body, and testified
that most of the face, the nose, and both eye balls had been eaten by the vermin.
From the evidence it appeared that the poor fellow had not been drunk, but died of
disease of the heart and kidneys - or, more horrible yet, perhaps, died of the
mutilation caused by the rats, for it could not be ascertained whether these
were received before or after death. Attached to the Coroner's verdict was
the following terrible censure, which must be very consoling to the friends of
the unfortunate victims: "We recommend to the Board of Ten Governors to adopt
immediate measures for clearing the prison of rats, and also to provide sick
persons with proper medical attendance."
FOUNDLING
Last night an infant was found on the stoop of St. Mary's Church, corner of
Grand and Ridge street.
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE-
William ROSSTER, a stage driver on the Dry Dock Line, being enamored of a
young woman who did not respond to his passion, swallowed an ounce and a
half of laudanum on Thursday evening, and laid himself down to die.
Powerful emetics, however, soon restored him to life, a wiser, if not a better man.
Thomas CLAREY, the man who was stabbed on the corner of Leonard and Centre
streets by John HORNE, on Thursday night last, died on Saturday at the New York Hospital.
10 January 1860
BAD BILLS
Mrs. Mary HOGAN who says she lives in Columbia st., "near the shanties" had
Peter TERRANCE, a neighbor and friend of hers, arrested for passing on her
two exceedingly suspiciously looking $5 bills, one on the Clinton Bank of
Westerport, Maryland, the other on the Northern Indiana R. R. Co. Loganport, Ind.
About the beginning of November last, Mary sold TERRANCE two of her best stockpigs,
splendid animals, with curled tails, and barring a deficiency of flesh "illigant"
pork, for which Peter, the blagyard, gave her the two spurious bills. Mr.s HOGAN
being a thrifty woman put the bills away in the toe of an old stocking, and
wrapping a piece of shawl round it, put in under her pillow and slept on it every
night, until New Year's Day, when she intended to make an investment in fancy dry
goods. The information was then imparted to her at the store that the bills were
not worth a red. She flew to Mr. TERRANCE and demanded restitution of her pigs or
current money. Mr. TERRANCE said the pigs were out of the question, having ended
their career of usefulness in pork steaks and hams; and as far the bills, why she
must take the chances of people who put their trust in wild cat banks. This would
not satisfy Mrs. HOGAN, who appealed to Justice CORNWELL. Mr. TERRANCE was
arrested and held for examination.
SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST A PHYSICIAN.
The medical fraternity appear to be rather unfortunate at present, the other day
an eminent physician of Williamsburgh, was flour'd and cowhided by a young woman
whom he had taken unprofessional liberties with. This morning a well known physician
of the Homoepathic persuasion was arraigned on a much graver charge before Justice
CORNWELL. the proceedings were based on an affidavit made by Ann McGIVEN, of
180 Henry street, who charges that on the 6th day of November last Stephen B. DOTY,
a physician whose office is located in Court between Livingston and Schermerhorn,
with having produced a miscarriage on her, by use of instruments. Another complaint
charges the doctor with having on the 7th inst., committed assault and battery on
her by striking her a blow on the side of her head with his fist. The examination
touching the production of the miscarriage was unfit for publication and was simply
the testimony of the witness to that one act. The position of the parties,
according to the girl's statement was this, she was employed as a domestic in
the house where the doctor had his office, and it was one of her duties to take
care and keep clean his room, and to attend the door. They were thus brought
together, and as she alleges, the doctor, who is a single, though middle aged man,
had illicit intercourse with her, and to conceal and avoid the evidence and
consequences, he produced a miscarriage, at a late period of gestation. She says
that she was much injured in health by the operation and was sick for some time
after, and is still suffering from the effects and that the Doctor at first gave
her money to pay her board when she was not able to work, but latterly he refused
to give her any more money, and had treated her with abuse and violence. This
was all denied by the defendant, who alleges that the charge was trumped up to
extort money and to injure him for not complying with such a demand. The examination
is now progressing.
SUPPOSED THEFT
This morning two boys called upon Mr. Thomas JOHNSON, optician,
No. 63 Fulton street, and offered a coffin-plate for sale. It
contained the following inscription:- "Emma FOLLANSBEE. Died July 27th, 1851.
Aged 58 years." Mr. JOHNSON suspecting that some graveyard had been robbed,
retained the article, and will transfer it to any one who will show his right
to its possession.
MARRIED.
HOPKINS-SKINNER
January 5th, by the Rev. John F. PINGROY, William HOPKINS of Brooklyn, L.I.
to Miss Harriet SKINNER, daughter of John SKINNER, Esq. Orange, N.J.
PRICE-McDANILD
On Tuesday, Jan 3d, 1860, by the Rev. John Downing DOWNEY. Mr. Daniel PRICE,
Late widower, of Washington City, to Mrs. Tabitha McDANILD, widow, of Brooklyn.
DIED
APPLIN- On Tuesday, 10th inst., James APPLIN, in the 47th year of his age.
The friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend his funeral from
his late residence, Fulton avenue near New York avenue, Brooklyn, on Friday, 13th inst.
at 2 o'clock P.M. the remains will be taken to the Evergreens Cemetery.
MARSHALL- In Brooklyn, E. D., on Monday, Jan 9, Rev. Joseph MARSHALL,
aged 55 years and 2 months. The relatives and friends of the family and the
members of the New York and New York East Conferences of the M.E. Church, are
respectfully invited to attend his funeral from the South 2d street M.E. Church,
on Wednesday, Jan. 11, at 1 o'clock P.M. without further notice. The remains
will be taken to Cypress Hills.
HASKINS- this morning, Sylvia Jane, daughter of William D. and Ann HASKINS,
aged 1 year, 8 months and 17 days. The members and friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attend the funeral tomorrow (Wednesday) 11th inst.,
from the residence of her parents No. 33 Carll street. -New Bedford, Mass,
papers please copy.
BURNS - Yesterday, Stephen BURNS, aged 26 years, native of County Wicklow, Ballytule.
His relatives and friends are hereby invited to attend his funeral from his
brother's house, Classon avenue, 3d door from Green avenue, tomorrow afternoon, at 3 o'clock.
DEATH AT THE EXTRAORDINARY AGE OF ONE HUNDERED AND ELEVEN YEARS.-
Mrs. Catharine BOSTON, the venerable colored lady better known as "Mother Boston,"
and probably the oldest person in the United States, died at the house of
her daughter-in-law, (with whom she had resided for the last thirty years),
No. 24 Southac street, yesterday forenoon about eleven o'clock, at the very
extraordinary age of one hundred and eleven years. She died of old age, having
been afflicted with no disease, and until a week ago last Saturday was able to
go up and down stairs, though she had been confined to the house for some time.
She had her senses until within three days of her death. The deceased was born in
Littleton, in this State, and until the abolition of slavery in Massachusetts,
she was held as a slave. Measures were recently taken to ascertain her correct
age, as she herself had forgotten it, but the ancient town records were not in
existence. There is no doubt, however, but that she has attained the great age
ascribed to her. Of her children but one is living, but she leaves both
grandchildren and great grand-children. - Boston Herald, 6th
NEW YORK CITY NEWS
The name of the unfortunate man who died in the station house from want, and was
half eaten by the rats, is ascertained to be Jacob STEUBEN, a German 56 years of age.
11 January 1860
Wm. E. BURTON
We learn with regret that the distinguished comedian, Wm. E. BURTON,
lies at his residence in Hudson street, N.Y., in a condition so low that his
physicians and his family have all most given up all hopes of his recovery.
He passed a wretched night, and at 12 o'clock today was in the weakest
possible state.
With his loss New York will lose one of its attractions. No one that
visited the city could declare that he had seen all of it, until he "Saw
BURTON." And what latent homage to his talent the very phrase implies.
To other theaters we went to see the play, to his we went to "see BURTON,"
conscious of his power to entertain us, no matter what the play was or the
part he was to take in it.
William Evens BURTON is the son of a printer, and was born in London
in 1804. His father desired that he should follow the hereditary calling,
but William never took kindly to the business. His aptitude of the stage
early manifested itself, much to the chagrin of his mother, a woman of
serious mind, who once hoped to see her son a clergyman. A gentleman
connected with this office remembers well Billy's importunity for a ticket or
two for each representation of an amateur theatrical company of which the
gentleman in question made one.
At the instance of Mrs. BURTON, frequently he endeavored to talk
William out of his desire to be an actor, but nature was stronger than he or
his mother, and BURTON became a player. At an early age he appeared on the
boards of one of the minor London theatres, and met with considerable though
not great success. He wrote also two pieces for the state, one of which,
Ellen WAREHAM, created a furore, and was played at five theatres in London on
the same night.
About this time he married; his choice was not fortunate, and to get
rid of his partner, we believe he came to this country in 1832. He married
again here, and was subsequently visited by his former wife, whom, at some
expense and trouble he induced to return to England. From the first his
success here was unequivocal; and after playing in most of the large cities
with success, he built a theatre of his own in Philadelphia; the experiment
did not succeed, and he withdrew from it a poorer man by $60,000. He also
started in Philadelphia, "The Gentleman's Magazine;" of this poor Edgar A.
POE at one time was editor, and in the absence of his principal, POE pitched
into everybody and everything and the Magazine never recovered the
impropriety. It was discontinued in 1840.
His career, as manager and actor, has been one continued success;
perhaps no man in the profession has acquired such a competency. His house
in Hudson street is a magnificent brown stone mansion, and his place at Glen
Cove is one of the neatest country residences to be found anywhere in the
Union.
He will leave behind him no such actor. It was said of Liston that he
forgot the audience, and forgot himself in the character he assumed. BURTON
can lay claim to no such mesit as this: he never forgot the audience and
always played at them and for them. His forte was as a low comedian, and
indeed at times he was a very low comedian.
But the characters he assumed he has created. Aminadab Sleek,
Toodles, and Micawber we remember so distinctly and have impressed their
person and characteristics so on our mind that we should not be surprised if
we met them in the street. Of his industry or his genius the actor leaves no
tangible memento. His work dies with him; his fame lives only in the breath
of tradition. Johnson said of Garrick that he gladdened life, and his death
eclipsed the gaiety of nations. And should we lose BURTON, one of the
features of New York city life will have departed, and may never be replaced.
There can be only one Mrs. Siddons and only one Billy BURTON.
Mr. BURTON's scholastic attainments are of a high order, and besides
enriching the literature of the stage and editing the gentleman's Magazine,
he has written from time to time article of merit for other periodicals, and
within a year or ?can't read word? an Encyclopedia of Wit and Humor, a large
and valuable repository of mirth.
Professionally he is the most unpopular man connected with the
theatre; but it should be remembered that the class he has to deal with as a
manager and actor, are proverbially hard to get along with. Against his
morality as a man much has been alleged, but let us say in the words of the
poet he understand so well; "The web of our life is of a mingled yarn, good
and bad together; our virtues would be proud if our faults wiped them out,
and our vices would be in despair if they were not cherished by our virtues."
CITY NEWS and GOSSIP
ACCIDENT.-
A man named Peter BENNETT while at work building a stone stoop at No. 3
Tempkins place, yesterday afternoon had his leg broken by a stone slab rolling
on to him. He was teen to the City Hospital
SERIOUS ACCIDENT.-
As Mr. A. VAN ORDEN, residing 17 Front street, was returning from market
yesterday morning about half-past 7 o'clock, and in the centre of the street,
a butcher's horse and cart driven by a Mr. HOLDEN came furiously down the street,
and before Mr. A. had time to get out of the way, one of the shafts struck him
in the back and knocked him down on the face, and the wheel passing over him
lengthwise and bruised him considerably, but luckily breaking no bones.
He was helped home by an officer of the 2d precinct, and Mr. HOLDEN who sent
for a physician.
POLICE
HELD FOR TRIAL.- Dr. Stephen B. DOTY was held to bail in the sum of $250 to
await the action of the Grand Jury, on the charge of producing a miscarriage
on Ann McGIVEN. The complainant is a young woman about 24 years of age, and
far from prepossessing in appearance.
CAUTION TO BOYS.-
George CONAY, a youth of 19, stole a small sled from a son of Mr. BARRETT, of Court st.
It is of frequent occurrence for scamps of boys to steal the sleds and skates
from smaller boys in the streets and it is time the practice was put a stop to.
CONWAY was remanded for the present.
NAUGHTY PEGGY HOGAN-
Peggy HOGAN, who flourishes like a pumpkin blossom in the rustic precincts of
26th street, was brought all the way down to the City Hall to explain to Justice
CORNWELL why she couldn't behave to Ann DEHAN, her affectionate neighbor, who
swore to a sad story about Peggy. Ann deposed that Peggy used vile, and abusive
and threatening language, and threatened to cave in the convexity of her knowledge
box with the head of a flour barrel. The Justice after hearing both sides came
to the conclusion that not much damage had been done, and patching up a truce
between Ann and Peggy, dismissed the case. The last we saw of Peggy, she "sat
in a Greenwood (not low-backed) car."
MARRIED.
HEATON - BENNET - In Brooklyn on Tuesday, Jan. 10th, by the Rev. Henry Ward BEECHER.
John D. HEATON, of Dixon, Ill. to Miss Amelia AUGUSTA, daughter of D. C. C. BENNET,
of Bay Ridge. L.I.
DIED
WILLIAMS - In this city on Tuesday, Jan 10th of scarlet fever. Alfred, son of
Edgard and Elisa C. WILLIAMS, aged 7 years and ? months. The friends of the family
are invited to attend the funeral from the residence of his grandfather,
G. B. SPELMAN, Esq., 141 Hicks street tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock.
KIRBY - In Brooklyn, on Tuesday, Jan 10 Sarah Elizabeth, wife of Abram M. KIRBY,
and eldest daughter of James EARNEST, aged 19 years, 9 months an 8 days.
The relatives and friends of the families are respectfully invited to attend
the funeral on Thursday afternoon, at two o'clock from the residence of her
father, 214 Jay st., Brooklyn. Her remains will be taken to Greenwood.
Baltimore and New London papers please copy.
APPLIN - On Tuesday, 10th inst., James APPLIN, in the 47th year of his age.
The friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend his funeral from his
late residence, Fulton avenue near New York avenue, Brooklyn, on Friday,
13th inst., at 2 o'clock P.M. The remains will be taken to the Evergreens Cemetery.
DAVIS - In Brooklyn, on Wednesday morning, after a lingering illness, William Philip,
eldest son of Benj. W. and Louisa A. DAVIS, in the 20th year of his age.
Notice of the funeral in tomorrow's paper.
13 January 1860
CITY NEWS AND GOSSIP
INQUEST.- This morning Coroner HORTON held an inquest at No. 290 Atlantic st.,
on the body of a woman named Mrs. PAINE, aged 44, who died suddenly last evening.
From the testimony received, the fury rendered a verdict of death from intemperance
and exposure.
POLICE
CHARGED OF LARCENY.- Catherine WHITE, a domestic was brought up this morning
by officer RILEY on a charge of stealing from her employer, Mr. James SIMPLE,
of 84 First Place. The family had missed some things, and suspected the girl.
On searching her truck, all they found that belonged to them was a pocket
handkerchief, for stealing which a complaint was preferred by Mr. SIMPLE,
but he failed to appear to press the charge, and the case was dismissed by
Justice CORNWELL.
ASSAULT.- William DEVERIL was fined $10 by Justice VOORHIES for an assault on
Mrs. Selina GLANCEY. The parties live in Ross St., E.D. DEVERIL owed some
money for rent to Mrs. G., which made bad feeling between them. Mrs. G. went
into his apartments on other business, when the rest question came up for
discussion, and DEVERIL told his wife to kick Mrs. GLANCEY out. Mrs. G.
said she would go wiout such assistance, and started towards the door, when
DEVERIL seized her and pushed her out forcibly and struck her on the arm.
A FAMILY AFFAIR.- John and Thomas MEEHAN were brought before Justice CORNWELL
at the complaint of Mrs. Winifred ALLEN, of 110 Warren street, who accused
them of stealing a bureau, feather bed, chairs, a clock and other articles of
domestic utility. It appeared on examination that Mrs. ALLEN's son had married
the MEEHAN's sister; he boarded with his mother, and recently died at her house.
The widow claimed the furniture as her husband's, her mother-in-law also claimed it.
The widow left the house and sent her brothers, the defendants, to go and fetch the
furniture away. For this they were arrested at the complaint of Mrs. ALLEN.
The Justice decided that the charge of larceny could not be maintained under
these circumstances; the complainant's remedy would be a civil suit of replevin
to recover the goods, and then the question of ownership would be decided.
DIED
SMITH- In Brooklyn, on Thursday, January 12th, Thomas SMITH, born in Rathbaur,
County of Meath, Ireland, after a long and severe illness, aged 68 years and 6 months.
The relatives and friends of the deceased are respectfully invited to attend the
funeral on Saturday afternoon at two o'clock from the residence of Wm. KENTLER,
Van Brunt street, corner of Vandyke street, South Brooklyn.
GIBNEY- In Brooklyn, on the 13th inst., John GIBNEY, a native of Tulegullen,
County Cavan, Ireland, aged 26 years, 3 months and 20 days. The friends of
the family are respectfully invited to attend his funeral on Sunday, 15t inst.,
at 2 P.M., from his late residence, Carroll street, near 3d avenue, South Brooklyn.
LEONARD- On the 13th inst., Mary C. LEONARD, a native of County Kilkenny,
Ireland, aged 43 years. The friends of the family are respectfully invited
to attend her funeral from her late residenc, Park avenue, corner of Spencer
street, at 2 oclock on Sunday, 15th inst.
ROGERS- In Brooklyn, on Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 11th, Miss Mary H. ROGERS,
late Principal of the Female Department of Public School No. 17. Eastern District.
NEW YORK CITY NEWS
Last night an infant, about a month old, was left in a stage driven by
Wm. MIRRICK, residing at 318 West 33d street. William said he knew
nothing about it further. It was sent to the Almshouse.
A man named Wm. SMITH, residing at 9 Centre Market Place, fell dead yesterday.
Verdict of death from apoplexy was rendered.
14 January 1860
DROPPED DOWN DEAD.- Yesterday afternoon Mr. Walter BRIDGE, a real estate agent,
doing business at No. 1, Montague street, dropped down in his office, while engaged
in writing a note for a lady who had called to see him. Mr. BRIDGE had left the
Circuit Court a few minutes previously, in apparently good health. The family of
deceased reside at No. 266 Union street. He was about 74 years of age. The cause
of death was doubtless apoplexy. Coroner HORTON was notified to hold an inquest.
Mr. BRIDGE had just commenced to write a note and had got the name of the city
completed all but the last letter. As soon as he got as far as "Brookly-" the
pen dropped from his hand and he rolled from his seat to the floor. Mr. BRIDGE
was extensively known in Brooklyn. He was an Englishman by birth and we believe
was the first to introduce the "Building Associations" in this country, and was
Secretary of nearly all of them that existed in this city. He was also, we believe,
a real estate agent apart from the Association.
CORONER'S INVESTIGATION.- Coroner HORTON held an inquest yesterday upon the body
of John McANNERY, who died under circumstances of a peculiar nature, at his
late residence, No. 202 Columbia street, on Wednesday last. From the evidence,
it appeared that he had been invited to the house of Anthony ST. LEGER,
No. 3 Tiffany Place, on the 2d inst., to shoot a dog, owned by Mr. O'SHAUGHNESSEY,
who lives in the same house. Mr. O'SHAUGHNESSEY, wanted him to shoot the dog.
After loading the gun, he became faint, and, not recovering speedily, a priest
and physician were sent for, but neither came. Those present did all they could
for his relief, when they conveyed him to his home. It appears that he did not
fall, and that there was no fighting 0- in fact, no angry words passed. The jury
brought in the verdict that John McANNERY came to his death by apoplexy, and that
there was no evidence to show that there was any foul play or accidental injury.
POLICE
THAT BOX OF TEA.- John HEADY and George SINK were arrested yesterday by officer
GRIFFIN of the 6th Precinct, charged with stealing a box of tea from the store of
Thos. PALEN, 228 Grand street, E.D. They will be examined before Justice RYDER today.
WILL BE EXECUTED TO-DAY.- Mr. RONER an officer of the United States, who serves
the public in the humble though useful character of a letter carrier entered a
complaint yesterday morning before Justice RYDER against a dog owned by Mr. Lloyd
SULLIVAN who resides on Bushwick av., E.D. RONER had a letter for Mr. SULLIVAN
which he went to deliver and while in the discharge of this duty was attacked and
bitten by this dog receiving a bad wound in the hand which he was assured by his
friends nothing but the dog's death could cure. The benefit of this potent remedy
was denied him by SULLIVAN, who recommended the application to the wound of a few
hairs from the narrative of the offending canine. This was tried without any
satisfactory result, and SULLIVAN still refusing his consent to the dog's imolation,
application was made to the judge to kill the dog and save the letter carrier,
and an order for the execution of the offending animal was at once issued and
will be enforced today.
DOMESTIC INFELICITY.- Thomas RUSSELL, who lives in Glymer street, near
Division avenue, E.D., was brought by Deputy Sheriff FITZPATRICK, before
Justice BLACHLY this morning on a charge of threatening to cut his wife's throat.
The moving cause was jealousy; the green-eyed monster invaded the sanctity of
their domestic hearth and took lodgings in the bosom of Mr. RUSSELL, kept him
awake nights, spoiled his appetite for breakfast, deranged his equanimity and
poisoned his cup of bliss. Nothing in particular had he to allege against Mrs. R.,
but a vague indefinite suspicion; and in such a state of mind a Mr. RUSSELL was in
trifles light as air, are confirmation strong as proofs of holy writ." A very
unhappy state of affairs was kept up for some time, until Mr. RUSSELL concluded
to put an end to them and his wife at once, with the assistance of a rasor.
But Mrs. BUSSELL objected to any such operation on her wind pipe, and therefore
made the complaint. Mr. RUSSELL was bound over in the sum of $100 to keep the
peace, to avoid razors and other sharp instruments.
MARRIED
TREANOR-SULLIVAN- At St. James Church, Brooklyn on Wednesday, 11th inst. by the
Right Rev. Jno. LOUGHLIN. John TREANOR, of Savannah, Ga., to Ellen M. SULLIVAN,
daughter of James SULLIVAN, Esq., of Brooklyn.
DIED
DURANDO- on Thursday, Jan 12th, 1860, of Typhoid fever. Mrs. Elizabeth P. DURANDO,
widow of the late Paul M. P. DURANDO, aged 66 years. The relatives and friends of
the family are respectfully invited to attend her funeral from her late residence
at English Neighborhood, New Jersey, on Sunday, 15th inst., at 1 P.M. Carriages
will be in readiness at Hoboken Ferry, Hoboken, at 12 M.
GIBNEY- In Brooklyn, on the 13th inst. John GIBNEY, a native of Tulegullen County Cavan,
Ireland, aged 36 years, 3 months and 20 days. The friends of the family are
respectfully invited to attend his funeral on Sunday, 15th inst., at 2 P.M.
from his late residence, Carroll street, near 3d avenue, South Brooklyn.
LEONARD- On the 13th inst., Mary C. LEONARD, a native of County Kilkenny, Ireland,
aged 43 years. The friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend her
funeral from her late residence, Park avenue, corner of Spencer street, at
2 o'clock on Sunday, 15th inst.
BRINKERHOFF- January 14th, Maria, wife of Isaac BRINKERHOFF. The friends of
the family are invited to attend the funeral on Monday, 16th inst., at 2 o'clock P.M.,
at his residence, Fulton avenue, 3 doors from Clove road.
NEW YORK CITY NEWS.
SAVED FROM DROWING.- A man named HURLY residing at 141 Cherry street fell into
the East River at pier No. 36 last night by the Police of the 1st precinct.
A FEMALE ROBBER.- A RESPECTABLE APPEARING AND RATHER PRETTY WOMAN,
NAMED Emma WILSON, was detected yesterday, issuing from the house of
Mrs. Abbey J. ALLAIRE, No. 262 West Thirty-fourth street. Shortly after, it
was discovered that the premises had been robbed of $22 in cash, a quantity of
silverware, and various other articles of considerable value. Officer ROWAN of
the Twentieth precinct, subsequently arrested Emma and found all the stolen
property in her possession. She had entered the house with false keys, during
the temporary absence of Mrs. ALLAIRE, and had nearly escaped with her booty.
Justice QUACKENBUSH committed the accused to answer.
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