The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-07-25
CITY Intelligence.


The BOARD OF ALDERMEN meet this evening at five
o'clock, and the County Court Tuesday at twelve
sclock We understand that the efficient District A.
torney James r.. Whiting, Esq, is to be removed by
party vote at this meeting. The wings possess the power
fthey feel disposed risk the result N. B. Blunt Esq
we understand, is to receive the appointment.
THE CnoroS WArrn introduced into number of ou'
large hotels already realizes the fondest expectations
citizens Notwithstanding that its passage through
aqueduct and new water pipes, it is as clear
pure from the crystal stream from whence flows an
far agreeable to the taste than the yk ii wate
of Philadelphia Its adv antages to the health ana genera
cleanliness of the city already being made evident
in the short space ewdays. Our drtest have
become thoroughly purifedby its from the hydrans
and Philadelphia fremen will now be shown how the New
York boys distinguish themselves by extingushine
the destructive element.
ACCIDENT DANIEL COMMA person of this name
who understand has brother residing at ls7 West
in this city, severely injured the 2st instant
Downington, Chester co.. Pa, by striking his head
against bridge while riding railroad car that his
life is despaired Ollie his route to Pittsburgh
He attended by Dr. Leach who considered his sua
ton very precarious.
MARI. NEsr.-Some wseacre has discovered that
that the Mayor is about to do something because he ha
ordered all Marshals holding Office under his appoint
their warrants before the goth instant.
The dscovcrer aware perhaps that the appoint
city marshas extended for only and tina
new warrants required to be issued annually.
ADMITTED TO BAIL.-Mr Edwin Skinner, of Oswego
in this State who was arrested Saturday on a charge
of obtaining $50 worth ofboots and shoes Louis
Bouton of this city, under false pretences admitted
bail Yesterday Mr. Alexander H. Grant and Asa L. Cros.
by justiyng in $1,000 each for his appearance
This Mr.. Skinner is very unfortunate man for
cause, and in the hands Of the police few days
since another charge, vzabout the LIST Of the pre-
month he his way to this city from Os.
wego Mr.. Charles Smyth forwarding merchant, placed
letter in his hands containing $780, to be delivered to
Robert yanderwater of 100 Broad street Mr.. skinner
arrived in this city the Sd instant and the money
coming to hand was expected, enquiry was made and
to the establishment Of Mr. underwater he informed
that Skinner asserted that he had delivered the funds
his hands on the 5th instant He Immediately proceeded
to the police office and about entering charge of
bezzement, when Skinner made his appearance and
that the day above named while proceeding down
Broadway, he met person whom he supposed to be Mr.
vanderwaer passed the usual compliments of the day and
delivered the package containing the money to him, with
taking receipt asking aay further questions This
singular manner of delivering such an amount of
money caused suspicious in the mind of Justic, Per-
ker that all was not right, and he ordered officer Clark
to search the trunks OF skinner and friend who
in company with him at the Aston House. but nothing
discovered that could establish the charge. Mr.
Smyth being compelled to leave town the next day the
complaint dismissed against him at that tme but
understand renewed on his return to Oswego and
Skinner held ts bail to answer He says that he knew
Mr. vanderwatcr years since but had not seen him
but before meeting him in Broadway for length of
time The delivery of money under such circumstances
very naturally excited suspicion against him. and he was
fortunate to escape an arrest and commitment under the
| charge.
Boor SHOE STORE RoBBED--The store OF stephen
Bushe 40 Robinson street. was entered on Friday night
by the front window being forced open and pair boots
and dozen boxes of backing stolen. named Will
liam Davis was arrested yesterday while in the act Of Of
iering the boots for SALE and committed.
SOLDIER FOUND DRowNED.--Thc body of a man dress
ed in The uniform OF United States soldier found
opposite Hoboken yesterday morning. and the
held an inquest on the body No discovered
any of his clothing