The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-08-09

4SioHi ASfi>uM foh iii RESIAxukh---3c AnoAAs
who have occasion to walk through this city at an
advanced hour by night, msst be struck with the
number of houseless wanderers who, for want Of a
root to cover them, may be seen roaming, weary
and dsconsolate, not knowing where TO lay then
heads. Several cases OF this kind have recently
come under our notice, and that, not in the bye
ways. or alleys-but in the great public thorough
fares. These things should not be, nor would they
coniinue.f they did not occur ut hours when pub
lie observation did not reach them. srfrFr
II is not in the hope Of exacting an unwilling per-
Torrance Of their duty from those who are paid,
and entrusted TO look after the good order of the
city, that we mention this topic; hope of that sorl
from men who seem to think that fine promises are
all that is required Of public servants would be il
lusory We bring 1t forward that those who have
hearts to feel, for the houseless and the homeless,
may move in the matter, and make the proper au'
thorties move also, and do their duty.
That duty, then, is to abolish this sleeping in the
public streets at night, which is a disgrace to the
police and an unmercfu and cruel neglect OF those
whose principal fault il most cases IS their poverty.
II would appear that in the estimation OF our sage
counsellors, it is something more than afauh-ihal
it is to be poor; for it is only on this sup
position that il is easy to account for the custom
of dragging men and women of to the Tombs, and
incarceratng them in cold cells, among culprits and
felons. That is not the remedy Pity in these
cases is far before punishment. We want proper
receptacle for those who have no nome, no odg-
ings; we require il as well as other large cities who
have night astlums Tor the destitute We want
less promises from the corporate authorities and
more perfermance-more work and less noise
and will not be our fault, and it is certain it is
not, nor shall be, the fault of the public, if we do
not see this matter attended to; matter in which
the merciful feelings of this city are concerned,
and the character of its rulers also.
The YAcHTs-The Northern Light, belonging
to w. p. Winchester, Esq sailed from Boston on
Tuesday to join the yacht squadron at Newport.
On Tuesday there were fourteen yachts at that
place, and they were to have had several sailing
matches on Wednesday. Newport Bay is pecu-
arly favorable tor trials Of speed in consequence
Of the tide running very slowly through it.
FASHIONABLE EouEsTgIANIsM.-Th healthy and
beautiful exercise is now quite fashionable, and
our roads and avenues are thronged with male and
female equestrians. 1t has become more fashion,
able in consequence of the greater and COM
fort with which we can now ride by the use OF
Spencer's Spring Saddles. See advertisement.
amusement continues to be nightly crowded. Last
evening there was very full house to witness the
performance of that favorte piece, the " Daughter
of the Regiment in which Miss Taylor plays one
of her best characters. In the "Revolt Of the
Poorhouse," Mr.. Mitchell as Mol Club afforded
plenty OF amusement.
Sporting Intelligence.
CENTREvILLE COURSE, LONG, ISLAND, Aug. g.
1874 "A match was announced to come of foi
$500, two mile heats, in $50 lbs wagons, between
Aggy Down and Fairy Queen, Of which the result
| was as follows
rdh eSuecu -
Aggy D. wn. ....2
Time ......... 3 40 2 Al
= The next was purse OF $50 between Bob Logic,
Young Neptune, and Kate Kearney.
In the first heat, Kate Kearney was distanced land
the others stood thus:-- A
Bob Logic NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ..l
Young Neptune. 80