The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-01-04
CITY IntelllGence.


was extinguished with but little damage. Nearly
every alarm of fire that has taken place within the past
few days has originated from the hand of incendaries It,
therefore, hehOoves every citizen to be the look out
and the merchants the lower part of the city to double
their private watch.
The second alarm of fire Monday evening proceeded
from the firing of the shelves OF pantry IN the cupboard
OF the cabin OF the ship Christoval Colon The fire was
communicated by accident and before dam
aged the cabin to the amount of several hundred dol
lars.
The alarm yesterday caused by the partial burning
of the roof of the North American Hotel OF Bowery
and Bay rd street.
ANOTHER FRE.-The fire last evening in the third
story of No III Water street. good supply OF
water being at hand the flames extnguished, be-
lore much damage was done.
CAUSE OF DEATH GEORGE WILsoN.-On Monday
post norton examination Of the body of George Wilson,
Esq., one of the oldest members of the New York Bar,
who died suddenly on Saturday evening, made by
Dr. Archer assisted by several medical gentlemen. On
dissecting the heart piece Of hard horny substance
resembling bone nearly inches in length and the size
of a small quill found extending through its centre.
The result of the investigation that he died from what
is commonly called ossifcaton of the heart.
JosErH PRocroR THE AcroR DEAp.-This man, well
known as an actor of little merit in nearly all
Northern cities died yesterday in very sudden manner
at the Carlton House. Hehad been partially i'll for few
days previous but his approaching end not apparent
JOINT BALLor.-Both Boards OF Aldermen meet this
evening and will assemble in Joint Ballot to appoint
Police Justice and Police Clerk well minor
appointments
AFrLIcrINa DEATH.-Mrs. Elizabeth Hardie, wife of
Archibald Hardie, rgger of ~ Roosevelt street, was
She had left her house after purpose oftakng
supper to her husband who was engaged in charge
Of the ship Wemore and while in the act ct attempting
get board fell into the slip. Her husband had pre-,
vously left the vessel supp0sng that she had forgotten
to bring his supper and not finding her home to
the ship just in time to aid in raising her eless body
from her watery grave.
CARrMAN KnLEp-Yesterday morning cartman nam.
ed Michael Keller who has resided at Marion street.
ing his horse proceeded to drive out of the street. when
he slipped and fell from the vehicle One of the wheels
the cart passed his body breaking five OF his ribs and
causing his death in short time afterwards.
MYs1E KIous DxArH.-The body of a woman aged about
Is years. genteely dressed found in the slip foot of
Wall street, yesterday morning. She appeared to have
been in the water but short tme and dressed in
pink frock with hat The body will remain at the
dead house during the day for recognition
"DIEp WITHOUT MEDICAL AIp."-This the result
OF an investigation made into the of the death of
Rosanna Boyle of the of Third Avenue and Ninth
street who died Monday night from sickness and lack
OF medical attendance.
ACCIDENT On Monday, Sleigh, hired of Cole and
Sloat Of Watt street. was upset. and two youths
ed Rodgers and the other named Wkie severally, of
ners rss ne horse nS
about ls yards from the ferry left the aegh behind him.
The gates Of the ferry being oPen the boat not in
the ferry master at his pos the horse directly in
to the river and was drowned as he was unable to
being out Of wind.
A FURIOUS BuRGLAR-On the morning of the LIST inst.
about day light the of W. McDavidson, 1876 Fulton
street. orcbly entered by burglar who broke open
the front door, then the money drawer and when dco
misses al tempted to make his escape by kicking open
back door, whence he assembled to the roof of the
called in for that The fellow who
his name is Stephen King, was fully committed
LOST HoRsEs sLEleHs-A horse and sleigh found in
the street on Monday night taken by the watch to
Johnson stables in Canal street. and another to the stable
in Bayard street, corner of Elizabeth, where the owners
can find them.
WHO'S LOST CLoTHINe7-The watch returns of the First
District contained the following notice yesterday morning.
Thomas Pollard lad seventeen years OF age, arrestsd,
only days in the country no home no friends no mo-
has found considerable clothing
how know not" The clothing can be seen at the Po-
lice.
ADARrSe RoGuE-On Monday last fellow who calls
in Centre street. and asked the time Of day. Mr. Martin
drew his watch from his pocket for the purpose OF
ing the request when Henry snached it, and made tracks
The was caught the watch restored and Mr. John
Henry fully committed for the larceny
BowERY THEArRE.-The very devil was kicked up at
the Bowery Theatre Monday night One of the box
forced open, and hundreds walked
took possession Of the best seats money ana
price, end remained there until 1t was time 10 go
again.
STOLEN Goops.-Two muHs piece Of flannel, several
silk handkerchief, and q chd's coat and cap can be
lounu al the lower ponce.
ON New YEAR's FRoLIc.-On Monday afternoon a
young named Wm Leonard, broke open the gate of
the mansion of Louise Acker, l39 Dnane street. and
tering the house. attempted snatch gold watch from
the neck Of the andlady In the scufe he accidentally
placed of his thumbs in her mouth, when she closed
her grinders the ntrudng member and held the gate
breaker fast and uneasy that he returned the watch
and left the premises fast his legs would carry him
He arrested yesterday and committed to answer the
charge
"TurM SpooSs.,--Whoever has lost several silver
spoons marked ct. NJ. NJ r. will find them at the lower
Poljce office in charge of officer Boyer.
MEXICAN NAvy.-Anoher beautiful brig has Just
left this port for Vera Cruz. She was built by
Brown q Bell for the Mexicans. Her speed will
exceed that of the Somers. She sailed under the
name of Liberty, and carries ten guns, long tom,
and Paixhan gun on pivot.
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AT PoTosI, MI)-The store of
Perry 81 Dunkin was burned down night last
week. The stock of goods, books, paper, &c, were
all DESTROYED. Loss about $4,000. The burning
was supposed to have been Intentional on the part OF
some villain
CHATHAM THEATRE-Last evening Billy Will
liams Qate of the Park Theatre) made his debut at
the Chatham to a full audience, and was well re-
celved. Mr.. Placide, we perceive is also engaged,
and will shortly appear. The prices of admission
have again been reduced The best talent of the
day. the richest dramatic productions, and COM
Portable house, will most assuredly bring out the