The New York herald., 1845-11-27
CITY Intelligence.


! FRAcAs IN WALL srREEr-FLAREUr AMONG
YouNe DsmocRAcY.-The "bulls" and the bears" Of
Wall street most agreeably surprised yesterday
afternoon by an interesting fracas between the Hon.
Alexander Wells member elect Of the Legislature from
this city, and the Hon. Fernando Wood ex-member OF
Congress These shining lights met on the pare near
the Manhattan Bank, about one o'clock when Mr Wells
pocket beautiful and unique article known in common
parlance cowhde and proceeded to apply It to the
shoulders of his political friend The stock obbsrs
rushed from their desks and bargans-cerks dropped
their pens and left their books to take of themselves
-old apple women deserted their stands, while little
place in Wall street, and all determined to get
sight OF the parties The parties clinched and fell and
rated them We are informed that this attack
! by Mr. Wells grew out of letter which appeared
! few days since in the Washington Constitution,
ectng on his private and political character and which
he supposed Mr.. Wood to have written. The full ex
PLANTATION of the affair will probably be given in few
4 days
| BRoApwAy.-Is it not a delightful place-a glorious
promenade a? The wit, wisdom, and beauty of Gotham
here love to congregse The philosopher the poet the
enjoyment Every nation is here ably represented and
the nhabitant Of almost any country on which the sun
shines meet friend or acquaintance in morning
stroll capital opportunity is therefore presented for
the study of character and the observing finds much
that instructive, as well as amusing and entertaining
Great improvements have taken place within the last
few months in this elegant street Magnificent buildings
have been and in progress of erecon-the windows
of splendid warehouses have been decked with rich and
costly fabrics, brought from ar-dstant cmes, as well
most frequented drygoods stores-the best bonnet
makers dressmakers ailors, hatters bootmakers per-
fumers are found in Broadway. Some Of the toy and
confectoner shops getting ready for Christmas and
New Years, and around their windows little boys and
girls, with mammas and papas, are assembled, cycling
Of paintings, and exhibitions Of sculpture, as
panes of glass; and in front of artists studios which here
abound, some OF the finest specimens of modern art
YorS~bat the humanity mar W with which i Is peopled is a
ter all the most worthy OF attention Great black eyes
ones melting you with their softness and tenderness
the proud and towering form of the wife and mother
the syph-lke figure of some blushing maden-the art
fetal beauty, and the simple maid Of nature-all are
here. Yesterday morning bright and beautiful and
Broadway looked like rich blooming flower garden
If could but get rid of the omnibuses the
pleasure attendant a morning walk would undoubt-
edly be much increased Can nothing be done to abae
this dsagreeable and dangerous nuisance
INsTALLATIoN.-The Rev DIR. Potts, d. d., was last
evening installed Pastor OF the Presbyterian Church IN
University Place. The exercises were commenced by
an appropriate sermon a text, which he selected
from ii Corinthians 5th chapter, and goth verse In the
early members of the Christian Church. and the duties
of ministers in general On the part OF the Presbytery
certain questions were then put to Dr. Potts as TO when
he accepted the call and whether he would conduct
his ministry with meekness, humility, Sc and on an
swerng in the affirmative, certain questions were then
put to the congregation present whether they would
accept him their Pastor provide for his comfortable
maintenance listen to his counsel and aid him in promo
ting the great principles of christianity, which We're
likewise answered ahrmatively. The Rev James W.
Alexander then on the part the Presbyery, deliver
ed charge to the Rev. Mr. Potts, to the manner IN
which he should perform his part the contract which
thus made, between him and the congregation-he
'ns was e Rev
then charged the congregation to perform their part OF
the contract attend his sermons regularly and aid him
in every possible in the discharge OF his func-
4 tons. The exercises were concluded by prayer ana
benedction, and the congregation dispersed
RELIoIous-The Rev. DR.. Max Libienthal, lately from
Russia will deliver lecture, on Saturday morning
next at 10 o'clock at the Synagogue, Anchi Chesed,
3S Henry street.
The BURNING OF PRosrEcr HALL.-This fine house,
situated in Yorkve and lately occupied by Mr. George
Nowlan was destroyed by fire on Tuesday evening II
owned by Mr.. Samuel Thompson, and occupied at
the time of the fire. by Mr. Conrad Abelman. 1t was en-
tely destroyed but most of the furniture was saved
Although there were many engines present, yet they
OF consequence oil the scarcity oil water
Had there been any the building would have been saved
Insurance $4,000.
FrRKs.-A fire also broke out about one o'clock yes
terday morning, which entirely destroyed the Black
At about half past four yesterday morning, BARRIERS
be fire; but owing to the exertions OF the remen, 1t
was got under and but little damage done
DIsrMnARxArIos OF MEsAGEnw.-Packet ship ST.
don, had on board part Of Mr. Tituss or ivan Amburgs
Menagerie" Among the animals were hve or six
in this country The process of landing them
was somewhat interesting and excited great deal OF
curiosity. They carried between decks, and only
temporary bulk head separating them from the steer
age passengers
Il LADIES' FArR.-we would direct the attention of our
readers to the ladies' fair which being held at the
Minerva Rooms in Broadway. The praiseworthy pur
poses which the receipts will be applied the redeem
ing of the debt of TRANSPORTATION Church recommend
the fair to the notice Of the well disposed.
Il MYSTERIOUS ArFAIR.-At late hour last night, a
young female was observed by policeman, to como
out OF house OF ifame in Thomas street. and proceed
towards West Broadway, crying as she went along
The policeman presumng that something was wrong,
followed and accosted her and inquired the of he
grief She however paid regard to the interrgatores
of the policeman, and pushed onwards towards the
Norh River, the officer following for the purpose Of
watching her movements. On arriving at the foot OF
Duane street. she threw off her shawl and would doubt
less have committed herself to watery grave,
when the officer sprang forward took her in charge,
and conducted her to the Fifth Ward Station House,
where she locked up in cell with some others.
During the of the night, she made attempt to
commit suicide by suspending herself to the frame work
tine cell Being discovered by the occupants, alarm
raised, and guard was placed over her. She ap-
pears be about twenty-five years of age but refuse
to give any information with regard to her place
of residence.