The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-12-01

and engine house The articles were presented on
Tuesday evening, at the Sanitation House, South
Third street, at which place splendid supper was
Patrick Toomey, the keeper of the book stand,
N. E. of 9Th and Market streets, had final
hearing before the Mayor yesterday. The charge
against him is receiving books knowing them to
have been stolen. In default of $3.50 bail he was
committed TO answer the charge at the next term
OF the Quarter Sessions.
John Burns, convicted in the Quarter Sessions Of
riot, was yesterday sentenced 10 three years impri-
sonment, In the County Prison. Burns is OF
the m embers OF the Franklin Hose company, en-
gagged in an outrageous and wicked attack upon
the members, apparatus and house OF the Washing
ton Engine company, on last Christmas day.
The wings OF the city and county held meeting
al the Chinese Saloon, last evening, which was
largely attended. George W. Toland, Esq presld-
ed. Resolutions were adopted, presenting the
names of Henry Clay, as candidate for President,
aud John Sergeant, for Vice-Presldent, OF the
United states, and one recommending genera
Political Celebration of next Washington's birth
day, throughout the Union.
The anniversary meeting of the Female sea-
mans Friend Society, was held on Tuesday even
ing IN the Penn Square Church, Broaa above
Chestnut street. The exercises were CONQUERED III
the most Interesting manner.
Al four o'clock this morning. the EXTENSIVE lead
works owned by Manuel Eyre, Esq, and located
at the foot ofPamer street, on the Delaware river,
kensngton, entirely destroyed by hre. The
devastation was very great, as the buildings cover
Il large extent of ground, and were all destroyed.
There was no insurance upon the property what
ever and the loss may be estimated at thirty thou
sand dollars.
Tonight, at the Chestnut street, Wallack will
play ''Julian ST. Pierre in the "Wife,' and
''Massoroni," in the ''Brgand." Charlotte Cush-
man will appear in the beautiful part Of ''Mari-
ana,' and our beautiful and talented Susan Cush-
man as maria Giraffe"
The dwelling house of P. C. Brink, in Franklin
street, kenslngton, was entered on Tuesday night,
by boring through the shutter The depredators
then fastened all the doors to prevent being disturb
ed, but decamped without taking away any thing.
II Is supposed they were alarmed by a noise made
In one of the chambers.
The splendid war steamer Princeton left her an
chorage this morning, having the U. S: frigate Ra-
ritan IN tow. Nothing can be imagined more beau
titu than the sight presented-two majestic vessels
OF war sailing down the stream at the rate Of eight
knots an hour against three knot current and head
wind, an object of curiosity and wonder never be-
fore witnessed by our citizens At about eight miles
from the city, the pilot of the Raritan, fearing she
could not be got over the bar safely, brought her
an anchor, W hen the Princeton flew away from her
with speed truly astonishing, proceeded up the
river. passing the front of the city, the wharves be-
ing filled with delighted spectators, who cheered
the beautiful Princeton with deafenng shouts as
she sailed along.
A large meeting of citizens convened at II o'clock
to-day at the Exchange, upon the subject OF re-
ducuon OF postage. Thomas p. Cope acted as chair
man. series of resolutions were offered by j.
Lewis Esq, and adopted setting forth the opinions
OF the meeting, and urging modification of the
existing post office laws A committee of twenty
four was appointed, who, in conjunction with the
officers OF the meeting, were charged with the duty
OF memorialslng Congress in relation to an imme-
diate alteration In the rates of postage charged
upon letters, periodicals and newspapers
We have an unpleasant day. Although it has not
phere ,couded, having every, indication of an APP
preaching storm. Yours, &c.