The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-08-15

SMOKING SrREErs.-Yesterday, in passing
very uneasy and continually crossing from one side
the walk to the other Upon looking urther
the cause Of her aqustuds large aeshy negro was
with all his might at long nine the smoke blowing
the adys face. She sided and sdled but the walk
not wide enough to prevent the smoke from reaching
and she finally got rid of the nuisance by crossing
to the shilling side There ought to be street in
noyed BY the smoke of tobacco Nothing certainly pos
better flavor, and tends to dspel the little
cares that fit about the soul than mild Havana
real Principe But smokers should be selfish in their
enjoyment, and never furnish others with the smoke
that belongs to them In Philadelphia the city author.
tiles have prohibited smoking in the markets and public
squares. We hope the good of citizens will
prohibit il in Broadway and the Battery and Park,
dies enjoy the shade OF the and the cool spray
Of the fountain without having them mingled with
ccrable smoke of Connecticut tobacco.
THr oaslnussEs.-It is well known that, like Mrs
Caude don't "oftcn speak" but the omnibus nuisance
is fast increasing in all its dsagreeabe parts and
demands immediate attention. Hardly week
passes, but omnibus is added to the list,
which is already much too long. 1t is disgrace that
| Broadway should be blocked up with omnbusses. II
any one wishes to learn the practical part Of geometry
the cutting OF lines colines and tangents with the lii
tie excitement of knowing that his life depends upon
their accuracy he cannot do better than and
street II he escapes with his life, he will become
adept in very short time The omnbusses ought TO be
slight Inconvenience to passengers to step to the side
streets instead of going up Broadway while it would in.
calcuably improve the appearance of the al
low persons to it without being obliged wait
upon the curb for good chance TO dodge, and then
knowing that their lives depended upon their dexerity,
| Exclude the omnbusses from Broadway give an
overhead or underground railroad
WHERE ARE SBrLLISGs.--Thc magical disappear
OF all the sixpennies and shngs has much
conversation among the brokers. Where have they
gone Who has got them BY what means have they
been taken away Some say the mint is melting them
mp Hope So but don't believe it, Others sa the
boat captains have taken them to circulate Virginia
aud yet another party say they bought up
late in exas. All this is doubtful One thing IL
TAIN the sxyennies all off, VINO can throw any light
on the SUBJECT
WARNISo TO CABmrr-A CABIN an named Dennis Car.
r,l driver the employ meut John e. Calhoun was
brought up before the Justice 81 the Fourth Wad Court,
charged with extorting double the usual isre from
gentleman whom he convey cd from the Park O. cen
wIch street The roprietor OF the cab fined Sl0 and
costs Tl3 in all This should % rate as warning and
example II all whom extortion is practsed by cab.
men would pursue the same course, there would soon
| be an end to 1t.
FnE-A fire broke out yesterday afternoon about two
o'clock in the distery OF Messrs. johnson Lazarus
It originated IN the engine.room, and subdued in o
short time without much damage Captain Matsell and
number Of the starpolce promptly the ground
and assisted the remen materially by keeping back the
crowd. good move which il is TO be hoped will be
continued at all fires hereafter.
| CoRoSrR's OrrIcE, August l4th-- Sudden DeaM-The
Coroner called this morning hold an inquest at
No 81 Orange street. upon the body Of coored woman
of very Incorporate habits named Eliza Phenx aged
about 40 years. who died suddenly night from the az
fects Of intcmperance Verdict accordingly.
MEXICAN APFArRs.-The w. o. Bee of the 9Th
| inst, says,
has been intimated In the papers of Yesterday that
Mr. Arangoiz the Mexican Consul for this city intended
closing his official business here to-day We can state,
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