The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-12-16
City Intelligence.

CITY Intelligence.
The WEATHER.-We were almost tempted to belle
winter had fairly taken his departure and lett us In
embrace Of an opening spring. The air was as mild
And then the streets in such horrible condt tic
mud and snow are piled up mountain high
FiRr.-A fire broke out yesterday afternoon, abot
o'clock, in the loft of the store No 1875 West street
as ship chandiery store. They also had stored in
two lofts above several hundred bales of hay. Am
this the fire probably broke out, and about hund
The building was not much damaged.
LAYING CORNER SroNE.-The conner stone Of
new Reformed Protestant Dutch Church. was laid
terday afternoon at the corner OF Stanton and Fors
streets. with appropriate ceremonies. The churc!
under the pastoral care Of the Rev MIR. Lille.
THE PARK DEAD HousE-It is an old remark
those who have no reverence for the dead are equa
regardless the feelings aud wishes Of the living
truth OF this remark is well exemplifed by the state
the fence fronting the Park, which encloses
Dead House premises. Three years ago it was put
and then consisted OF five upright posts, and about
zen boards, clumsy nailed crosswise on the posts.
q few months afterwards, four OF the top boards 6
way. and were blown down by the wind Shortly at
two more gave way in the centre, from rottenness
followed their companions. The part which rema
consists of the weather beaten posts and six era
quadrupeds pass il and out ii they feel 50 dspos
We remember that in the early part Of last summer
attempt was made to fire the adjoining building
which the United States Circuit and District Courts
held, and the records of both courts kept. Themat
was subsequently Investigated by the Mayor, the C
Of Police, and some Of the Aldermen; and upon the
vestgaticn il appeared conclusivey that the atter
was made by an incendary, but they could not disco
where he entered 1t seems to U.s. if they cast their
no got over this fence-made his way through the ar
cd passage that opens the Dead House yard to whit
the fire was found to have commentator h
self until IT suited his purpose to fire the building
turned the same way into the Park and made his
The attention of the Common Council has been N.
than called to this subject; but up to this me
has hear In anahu thA Nho nrnM
boards hustled about by every breeze that blow
signing reproaches at the Aldermen and Assistant
ss
away over 5000 900 of the public money We the
fore suggest to their Honors the propriety OF making
appropriation for the repair OF this unsghtly encosu
The amount cannot be more than twenty thirty d
lars, and we assure them that no appropriation viii
has been made since they came into office, will
more satisfaction to all classes Of the community.
A WISE CoRPoRArIoN-DARKS rREETs-Ths sire
on Sunday night were dark as Erebus, and yet the
not single lamp lighted all over the city. q
citizens were therefore obliged to grope their "
through mud and water with no light to guide them
their dangerous path. On enquiring into the cause
this, we learned that because it was set down in d
Almanac that there would be a moon that eveniI
therefore the wseacres Of the Corporation thought the
would be necessity of having extra Light. But FRI
other, the moon did not make her appe
ance, and therefore the streets left perfectly da
This is curious way OF doing business. On clear st
lit nights, when there is no moon, can see very
the yet then the give
fair weather, there would be moon visible whe
light is the most necessary, then we do not have al
This matter Of lighting the streets needs reformi
altogether.
USNEcEssARY PRoFusIoN.---The members Of the
camille Library Association, are admitted free to
Coton's lecture, and exhibition of tho nitrous ox
gas, this evening, at Clinton Hall. Sc the ADVERT
ment. This is waste Of raw material The Mercant
Association have gas enough, without any sdditi|
The New England Society have accepted the inviI
ton Of the Pilgrim Society at Plymouth to celebrate
22d instant with them, and have deferred their celeb
ton in this city.
CoRosER's OrrrcE Dec. l5.-DlEp IN a FIr.-The q
called to hold an inquest at 23d st. betwe
and srd and 4th avenues on the body Of John Rumse
born in Orange county ~ " 10 years of age. Verdi
came to his death by fit Of epilepsy, brought on
congestion Of the brain.
DRowNEp.-Also sailor by the name of Charles T !
lor native Of about IS years vi
fell from plank into the river in state Of ntoxicat
the foot of Roos street Verdict accidentally drou
SUICIDE AT FLUSHING, L. IA stranger by tho naI
of Andrew Frost, arrived in Flushing few days I'D
and without any apparent business acquaintarl
there, remained till yesterday He was observed wal
ing on the shore in front Of the house Of Mr. James WI
muzzle in his mouth, and deliberately blaw ont
brains In his pockets were found about 5000 IN mou
From papers found about his person 1t is supposed
he came from the State Of Maine, somewhere in Y
vicinity of Portland The only reasonable manner Of
counting for his suicide and previous movements Is
supposton that he was insane.
Common Council.
BOARD OF ALDERMEN. Monday evening, Dec. lo.-I
the absence of the President, Alderman Meserole VI
called to the Char.
Petiiions.-Of Robert Thompson, for com pensation
injuries sustained by the Croon water flowing into
premises. Referred.
which he leases from the Corporation. Referred to
nance Committee.
OF owners of property in the 18th Ward for Do
az the loot OF 10Th street. North River side Referred
COMMITTEE On Wharves, Piers and SLIPS.
or George q. Keller, TO be appointed a measurer
biuminous COAX Granted
or sundry inhabitants Of the 18th Ward, for
cinance respectnsthe repairs Of public hydrants.
ferred
or Luther Very Of No 5ls Broome st. for relief fro
assessment in the matter of building sewer
OF Samuel j. Jones and others, to DO relieved fro
OF J. Knapp. for pay for horse killed on Friday 1
10Th inst while in the employ of the Corporation.
ferred.
Of Z. Mitch and S. N. Lewis. Granted
Of sundry persons to have 43d street, between 9Th al
9th avenues, regulated sc. Referred
Reports of Finance Committee, in favor Of remunt
atng D. Cahill for injuries sustained TO his horses
carriage by falling into hole left exposed in Jefferson
OfFinance Committee in favor OF increasing the col
pensation Of Clerk Of the District Attorney Carried
OF Finance Committee, against making grant OF la
under water to the trustees Of J. Furman.
OF superintendent Of Repairs recommending furth
appropriation to complete repairs at Jefferson market
OF Finance Committee, on Communication Of Comptr
Ter in relation to further appropriations Adopted.
OF Committee to whom referred the commune
ton of His Honor the Mayor in relation to Maids
Square, Laid on table, to be printed.
OF Committee on the communication OF the Manhatt
Company in relation to distributing iron pipes Of
company in Beaver street Adop ed
OF Committee Lamps and Gas, in favor OF adoptir
the street directory signs recently invented by Jam
Ackerman and recommending the Street Commission
to cause them to be put up where they may be deem
necessary. Adopted
OF COMMITTEE in favor Of concurrng with the Boa
of Assistants in granting to Messrs Kerr Co. perm
sion to build drain at their expense. from the
brewery in Leonard street to the sewer West Broa
way Concurred in.
OF Committee on the application Of Mr.. Sanford, for
reduction Of rent of dock. Adopted.
or Committee on Charity and Aims in, relation
amending the ordnance for the reorganization of q
Aims House department. Laid on table and ordered
BIO printed.
OF Finance Committee, the application Of J.
Brownell Register, in relation to indexes in his Office
or Committee on Streets, adverse to the claims of ia
McSorloy for alleged work in we'll in 9th street
or Com nittee in relation to amending the time f
commencing the extension Of pier at the foot Of iar
son street
OF Finance Committee in favor Of dcposng certa