The New York herald., 1845-09-23
CITY Iutelll1cnce.

City Intelligence.
dispositions OF OMNIBus DRIvERs.-The regular fare
for an omnibus ride to any part of the city
tablished a 81 cents This price extends from the time
the stages begin to in the morning until they stop at
night The drivers Of some Of the lines however make
practice of exacting double price for ride after dark
aud in the passenger makes objections he Is sworn
rely, informs that Saturday eveniI in compa
ny with friend he entered OF the Merchants Line OF
stages at Nibos Garden and rode to the American Ho-
tel The driver stationed boy at the door and would
not allow the passengers to leave the stage until they
had paid double fare Upon their objectng to this they
were made the subjects for the venom OF the driver who
poured out upon them volley OF abusive epthets and
venwhen to stop him they submitted to the swnde he
continued talking to them in the most insulting manner
We hardly believe that the gentlemanly OF
this line of stages are aware OF the impositions and abu
frequently practised by their drivers We think if
they that their good sense gentlemany conduct
and desire TO please the public would prompt them to
take immediate steps which would prevent recurrence
Of such scenes.
MuRpsRrR ARnEsrED-We learn that Hunter HILL
the murderer of Major Robert r. Smith in Suffolk Nan
Fair. Just arrived from Washington, N c. by officers
Leonard and Brown Of this city. The Fair arrived at
board Of her Immediately. The murderer will be taken
back 10 Virginia this morning by officer Leonard
twill be recollected that we published account of
the murder few days ago Five hundred dollars reward
were offered for Hill
EscsoAcHMsNr OF BuiLpERs.-There has been
little noise made lately in regard to the encroachments
which builders make upon tho public thoroughfares.-
But the have is at the building eddi-
tona TO Tammany Hall In front of this about one half
Dodds book store on the opposite corner is entirely
covered and blocked up with bricks, mortar, and other
trians obliged to leave the crossing and go into the
street 70 get round this huge pile that has been placed
there TO accommodate the builders. Have they any right
TO place these distractions there II not will the Street
Commissioner attend to the matter.
fsnos srArisrIcs.-TheTe were remaining in the
rententiary on the 10Th instant-292 white male
vcts OIL do female do IL black male do 81 do female do;
22s white male vagrans 5si do female do black male
do . do female do total 1909 In the City Prison at
the same date there were-I71 white males; do fe-
males; Is black males; % do females-total 2S6.
Row on Board The PHILADELPHIA srEAMEH.-A most
exciting scene took place board the Philadep phia
Steamer, on Saturday evening, her way down. She
was crowded with passengers and among others part
othe crew Of one Of the U States ships that had just
been discharged at Norfolk They were all grossly in.
toxicated. and had hardly left the wharf general
light commenced among them, to the horror and excite
n.ent OF all board men, women and children They
had undertaken to chastse MILDLY belonging the
ship, and TO whom they indebted they said, "for
many cat on the last voyage" They had evidently
got the upper hand Of the captain and of the boat
and had most numerically beaten the MILDLY nearly
cut him to pieces. He made his escape at last, and
where all shuddered at his wounds and the of
blood trickling down his face For a there
presently another camor heard, and general and
irighuul row commenced. ais there power
courage to crush this umu at length saId one and all
AT this moment Dr. Page, of Louisiana, who was on
board and suddenly inspired probably by the arighted
multitude OF women near him. and excited at the dis
graceful and dangerous scene fearessy cried out Are
there any Southerners on board this boatany louisa.
mans or MssissipPans, that will aid to crush this
tumult ~ Suddenly of the rngleaders, deeply in.
toxicated and desperately engaged in the fight rushed
up to the Doctor and cried out, "Im Louisianan by
Cd" Then" said the Doctor, very calmly, touching
him upon the shoulder, show your Louisiana pride and
generosity and not fight here the quarter deck among
companions before the wheel and keep them quiet"
AYE, aye, sir" was the generous response. "Hurra
for New Orleans" This was thrilling moment, and
worthy OF the best deguerreotype All the passengers
crowded together to the result how the
tersprt himself would escape and to how this Pros
sailor "and let me tell you how paid off the MILDLY"
"Not here" says the Doctor, but go forward and be
Jack "and know what sailor is, give us your hand'-
'Hurra for Louisiana Hurra for New Orleans !" Here
the afray ceased, and all was calm summer cloud
after storm.
TEMPERANCE PRocEssIoN.-Between three and four
hundred washingonians met in front OF National Hall
last evening at o'clock and marched to to at
tend the mass meeting.
HIGHLAND GuARp.-The Highland Guard, one of our
"crack" companies, Captain Craig, went yesterday to
Fort Hamilton targetring excursion. They were,
of course, well received and well treated by "mine
host" Reid, and pissed the day very pleasantly
The first prize silver goblet presented by Paymaser
also silver goblet, % was won by Sergeant Parce%lls lis
The third prize, silver medal with the portrait of
Washington, by Private Orr, and the fourth
prize of gold pencil, was won by Private j. Dixon
ave will in few days give the particulars of recent
highly rich and interesting affair." in which the of
the writer q the foregoing article just become ac.
quanted with the particulars OF the highly rich and in
Star Chamber" case we can probably furnish him with
the particulars of another affair quite recent rich and
interesting in which Of present city fathers
figures somewhat conspcuousy in connection with
cent feminine attache OF a certain minor theatre.
CoRoSLRs OFFICE, Sept 22.-The coroner called
this morning to hold an Inquest the City Hospital
the body Of Patrick Carroll who died last night in
luence of wounds inflicted upon his head by his wife,
Bridget Carol, few days ago, at their residence in
Elizabeth street. Prince From the evidence it ap
pears that an alteration took place between them and
hlowsollowed when the wife took missile and either
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jury rendered verdict that the deceased his
death in consequence OF blow inflicted upon his head
with some solid substance, by his wife Bridget Carroll
while they were quarrelling togethern
Sudden Deoh.-The coroner held inquest at No.
1873 Greenwich street, of Thomas, on the body
OF Ellen Barr native of Ireland, aged 60 years. who
died last evening while sitting chair Verdict, death
by apoplexy.
.aecidentai Drsrnng-A lad employ ed in the barge Of
the Aims House establishment at Bellevue, while en-.
gagged in cleaning it out yesterday afternoon, fell
board and drowned The coroner was called this
afternoon to hold an inquest upon his body.