The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-11-17
City Intelligence.

Bar relative to Colt having been presented him yester
day morning through public press he appeared to be
more cheerful and through the day. the
hope OF respite bouys him up The Rev. DrAnthon
visited him in the morning. and remained some time in
earnest and prayer The result Of the mis-
on oil the gentlemen ofthe Bar who went to Albany on
Tuesday afternoon with the proceedings Of the meeting
will probably be made known this morning. they
have left Albany in yesterday afternoons There is
but one expression relative the unprecedented Of
those concerned in this meeting and that establishment
and suprze that such proceedings could
in Hall OF Justice.
SUPPOSED MURDERER ARREsrEp.-A German who was
supposed to resemble the description suspected
numbering the aged Alexander Smith his wife, of
Huntington. Suffolk cornty Sunday last and who then
set fire to the dwelling which consumed their bo-
dies was arrested Tuesday evening officers Ben Parker
and Lyon, of the 4th ward He stated that his
Joseph Beam, but his imperfect knowledge of the Rng
glish language such that but little else could be
certained relative to him. An affidavit having made
by constable Coddingon, from Huntington, the German
delivered to him be taken there recognition
In the course of the morning another German who
his name was Anderson Rouse Grouse also lodged
in theTombs suspicion being the srderer though
he has not been recognized
Areward of $500 has been offered for the apprehension
of the murderer by Joel B. Gardiner, Esq, son n.law
OF the unfortunate victims
Since the above written understand that Beam
has been discharged it being shown that he could not
have been the person who committed the murder Rouse
is still in prison.
TRorTINc RAcE.-The match race between Dutchman
and Rifle on the Hunting Park course Philadelphia on
Tuesday for $500 SIDE mile heats resulted as
LIST heat won by Dutchman in 43 s.; ID do by Rife
In m 81 g.; ID do by Duchman, m. 80 s.; 4th do by
Dutchman, in m IS s.-Dutchman winning the purse
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and generally believed that James Watson Webb would
enter plea Of guilty to the indictment found against him
Tor leaving this State with the intent receive or give
challenge from to Thomas F. Marshall receive his
sentence without delay and make immediate
TO Governor Seward for pardon
To FIREMEN-That part ofthe new ordinance regulating
the fire districts OF the city although prohbtory to com
panies taking their apparatus of the district in which
they located will be enforced until further notice
The Common Council had better repeal that portion the
ordinance at the next meeting.
ANOTHER NEW OrrrsE.-A number of petitions are
in circulation for the Office of inspector of coon skins
The recent slaughter will make it fat job.
CLAIM FOR REwARp.-The suit of Thomas NJ Lyon one
ofthe day officers of the Fourth ward against John A.
Spencer and King Tom Doyle OF the Police share of
reward in arresag some prisoners decided yester
day by Justice Everett in favor of defendants thus com
polling officer Lyon pay costs of suit Amounting
to $276 while the amount claimed only rs cents -
Counseilers voorhees, Terhune, Peck, McLaurin, Van
Stovenburg and Bates appeared for defence and Bully
Stevenson for plaintiff Neither counsel eved fees
DsorPEp DEAp.-Mr John Redffeld of the firm of John
Hunt Co., matters and furriers of lsl Water street.
while writing at desk in the counting house yesterday
afternoon fell down and expired almost from
disease OF the heart post norton examination of the
body and Coroners inquest will be held this morning
TEA TAKERs.-Two of the genus loafer named Francis
Brown and James White, were jagged yesterday, on a
charge Of steang box of Young Hyson tea from The
The tea was found on the premises Margaret Smith
who admitted that she bought of these thieves for Sc
cts. The whole party were committed
ROGUE REcoGsIzEp.-An old reprobate nam.
ed James Murray, who has served term at Sing Sing
arrested yesterday by officer Malachi md
med on the charge ofpassng SO counterfeit of the
exchange Bank OF Providence, r. l., Thomas Richard
$40 Grand street. in the month of September last for lodi
gngs for the night and received the change presumed
other and therefore those have received
them will aid in his conviction by calling at the city pri
son and recognizing him.
A War OF ATTAcHMENr.-James H. Ruckle late one
the deputy keepers of Backwes Island returned to
this city last evening in company with of the Deputy
Of attachment from thu county court commandns
his attendance as witness in the trial OF impeachment
his father in Geneva and had been recently 20
his bed from severe Illness The counsel prosecution
refusing to admit him to bail he brought before Re
corer Tamadge writ of habeas corpus who ordered
that he should he discharged obtaining security in the
sum OF 500 for his appearance which Immediately
entered The writ OF attachment illegally issued as
no previous subpoena had been served upon witness
PASSENGERS TO New ORLEANs.-The number of persons
oil every age and profession who have this fall departed
part OF the continent and especially New
Orleans has besn greater than for many years past
Every vessel put up for that port and there have been
more than the usual number, has obtained pretty fair
number OF passengers especially of that class least
calculated to benefit the community amongst whom they
nave gone to reside The Iris which sailed on Tuesday
Carried out 5O souls the ship Arkansas took
an a, increased number The Huntsville, Samuel Hicks,
Ono and number Of other first packet SHIPS are ali
to sail within the days and we doubt
not will be crowded throughout cabin and Storage
Ma PnEsroN. the theatrical manager formerly of st.
johns, New Brunswick, is in this city, forming a
Ia many years. the theatre st. Johns Newfoundland
Dramatic asprans of the male order abound in num-
put ladies skilled in the mysteries of the histronic
art are decidedly scarce.
Mr. Woop is about proceed to PHILADELPHIA where he
Is engaged for a number of nights.
PASSENGER AGENTS and their emissaries have an
excellent thing out of the highly busting season
among arriving and returning emigrants All agree that
been an excellent one.
BIRDS rHEWlNo-The departures for the soutb from
these parts have been considerably augmented by the adj
dion Of number of the celebrated Danes M Pori,
?; .ne city who are readily recognized from among the
and heterogeneous groups of ed me-
chanics who throng the wharves.
The AsHBURroN.-Ths beautiful new shin which |
whn the last ten days lay high and dry upon the stocks
now lies safely moored alongside her sister, the indie
pendence complete In every department of arch
lecture and ready to proceed the shortest notice
Sne Is destined to form Of the several lines of So
packets between this and Liverpool and looks beautiful
specimen Of shipbuilding.
90 "CAN WOMAN KEEP A SECRETT,-" WIN
wesrs thou so sad anddeeced look this morning dear
Juna =! observed Ellen as she entered the room where
walk. M :"
"Oh, Ellen am sad indeed, but as you are nv friend
VIII tell you the secret. You know that Maria L. |
who was much admired the other CIV for ber boar,
md Gpoo loI