The New York herald., 1846-04-21
City Intelligence.

THE Paoc EssIoS.-The splendid procession Of Van
Amburgh Co. q menagerie and Sands and Lsnts Amsr
circus entered the city yesterday morning. and pass
ed through several Of the principal streets They came
into the head Of Broadway little after 10 o'clock, and
few minutes pastll, reached the Park Broadway was
ul Of psopleths Windows roofs Of houses and balco
nies were 6lled and covered with old men, young
beautiful ladies', and gay laughing girls. The Astor
House steps, the railing and all the pillars around the
Park were covered, and Broadway seemed one dense
splendid Roman chasio. Of whiCh We spoke few days
since. This was drawn by eight horses magnifcenly
caparisoned and contained band Of musicians playing
high and it is built in the style Of ancient Roman t
umphal car, n which the warriors and heroes entered
The enrsnce is guarded BY two large gilt lions. AT the
back the same, and great quantity Of gliding is
lion hunt. The whole Is surmountsd by mag nidcent
canopy Of satin damask supported BY two gilt dophns
The carsss - one q ns M % .,
whole cost 10 $1,000 After this came elephant
walking and handsomely trapped Then came the wa
the various ANIMALS. These wagons were some
Of them drawn with two, and many with four
the wagons appeared to be entirely new. Abou. 6ity
Of these wagons followed, when came another music
belonging to the American Circus Of Sands Lent
Next was the company OF the circus, riding their
horses After them the ponies, who have much
excited the wonder Of all who have visited the amphi.
theatre ridden by boys and nsxt to these came beau
txl little cab, driven by livsried servant and draw
by four Of the ponies IN which were seated Maurice and
Jesse, Mr. Sands beautiful children Bringing up the
rear were the wagons belonging to the circus The
marched down Broadway ito Bowling Green. up
street to East srosawsy up East Broadway to Grand
street, through Grand street to the Bowery and the
pssi arch into the ground for the
the menagere, which commenced yesterday, and will
continue .lx days only II is splendid collection and
and tigers, will attract great deal of attention. Tho
only accident heard Of during the procession
the death of hog, which was run over by an
omnibus.
Rev. DR. RvDER.-This eloquent and learned divine
who delivered le;turo suricular confession, on
Sunday evening e 81 rsss,s S church to a' 60 audi
place. this evening Those who would like to hear the
argument upon this subject. as taught By the church
have better opportunity than in listening to Dr.
Ryder.
A HEAVY PocxIr PIcKiya orERArioS-A man named
John williams, Of Clayton Jefferson county, NJ " had
the Bowsry Theatre The bills were as follows: -Four
500 bills the Jefferson County Bank; or $500. in
ves and tens the HungerIord Banks and the remain
der in ves, tens and twsnties New York Safety Fund
and Canada money.
RIprse on THE AvENUEsThe season for riding on the
avenues has commenced, and is beginning to be i'm.
y..ssrasy We found iii sort. Of Vehicles. from liz
dashing buggy sulkey, with a Hsry horse. to milk
weight The Third Avenue 10 q great place Tor "the
to run their horses: tits one of the best roads
IN ne country, ana lts vicinty 70 new ork grea
advantage to us.
CouRr or COMMON PLrAs-The April term com
menced in this court yesterday, and both branches
tee court openea but jury could not be had although
two psnnels summoned, containing 81 each
get strange to say that out of 1853 only juror
could be obtained 10 in one branch and ave in the other
The consequences that both courts had to adjourn
This fact ii stood alone shows the necessity Of spec
dy reformation Of the jury system.
DEy STREET, ks.-We have received several commu
ncations within the last fortnight, from inhabitants
this vicinity complaining OF the state Of this and
other adjacent streets they say that not only the sid
walks but the centre Of the streets, blocked
up with ell manner Of lumber such as hour and msa
barrels panks &C., that foot passengers obstruct
cd the side walks well horses and carts in the
centre Of the street The public authorities should loot
to IL, and have this nuisance abated.
ETrlcTs OF DauSxErrrsA As carman was driving
Park Row yesterday morning. being little ,ipsy hs
fell off, and had his arm broken by the wheel running
over il.
FiRE-The alarm Of fire Sunday evening. Ab on
O'Clock from the accidental upsetting Of lighet
candle against the bed Clothes in the dwelling house
Of Mr.. Vultee, No. All Bowery. Damage but triAlng
CoRorERs oSrIcE.-Death frsm old ege--Ths Coro
held inquest yesterday at No CAT Water street
the body of John Bohn born in Germany, II years
age, who came to his death from old age and debility
Verdict accordingly.