The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-10-02
City Intelngence.

City Intelligence.
HoSoR TO WHOM HosoH Is DUET lhasl been stated,
in several of the papers, that Mayor Mickle was, at
early hour at the burning of the Messrs wstmores
store and the Of saving their valuable books
and papers This act would be feather in the Mayors
cap were true but we find ourselves constrained to
give the credits the credt-of saving the books and
papers to the energetic members OF Hose Co NO TO- and
Engine Co No. S. They saved the books, and carried
them TO the stationhouse under the Franklin Market;
Iayor Mickle had nothing at all to do with the matter
TIE ENTHUSIASTICALLY was again rather warm,
but towards evening became rather COOL 1t is,
however, subject of conzratulation that have go.
nd oil the 81 40" principle, far regards the
Their, and come down to the moderate a" policy
that has the conduct Of the weather clerk
at the weather Office for the last few days Coal is In
great requisition in anticipation of coming events"
FrRE.-Last night, at IL o'clock fire broke GU, in
carpenters shop at the foot Of Broome street. near
Varick, owned oy Mr. McDernot which was destroyed,
together with two or or three stables adjoiung -
MEETING OF THE BAR-Yesterday, in pursuance of
very general CALL numerous meeting of the bar was
held in the Vice Chancellors room to respond to
hs om The y Vo as IL on
circuit. On motion Of JOHN Mason; ESQ., DAME! Lord
Jr, Esq, called to the CHAR and VIM. c. Noyes,
JOIN sLo.sor Esq, alter brief but eloquen, speech
in which he euogized the exvice Chancellor for his
during his judicial career and the constant and unremit
ting attention he paid to the duties Of his Office proposed
Resolved That the Bar of this city in view Of the re-
tiremen from office of his Honor VIM r. McCoun, the
late Vice Chancellor Of the first circuit tender him the
and private character and cheerully bear testimony to
the industry, fidelity and ability with which he has dis
charged the duties OF his laborious and responsible Of
nee.
twas seconded by Horace HsLpEs Esq, and carried
unanimously
Mr.. HOLDEN then moved the following resolution;
which was also unanimously adopted -
Resolved, That the Bar acknowledges with pleasure
the uniform courtesy and dignity which have character
lied the official intercourse Of Vice Chancellor McCoun
with them. during the long period in which he has pre-
ment to tender him their sincera wishes for his umre
welfare and happiness
A: BErKDrcr Esq, then moved that copy OF the pro:
ceedngs to be signed by tho Chairman and Secretary Of
the meeting be enclosed to the late Vice Chancellor and
published in the papers Of this city which adopted,
and the meeting adjourned
REvvrNs THE DEAD Housr.-The neat little box
called tho Dead House. situated the rear of the CITY
Hall s rapid of repair fer the reception Of
cd Ss %
he will do lively business This part of the city has
been. for many years past perfect nuisance to the
public and would have remained in all probability
Tor years TO come had not worthy Common Council
located his Honor on this spot, which, we hope will
now eradicate the nuisance SO much complained Of
CHAPEL OF THE HoLY CoMroRrER.-Ths new floating
visited yesterday by some temperance advocates
who expressed themselves highly pleased with the in
terna arrangements and accommodations together with
the general appearance Of the floating church.
EPIscoPAL CHURCH, YESTERDAY, AT HoBoKEN.-M
o'clock, r NJ yesterday, the ceremony of laying the
corner of Garden and Fourth streets, took place.
Dr. GRAVES opened the proceedings by prayer in the
dies principally After which, Dr. Levings to ad.
dress the congregation on the subject matter upon which
they had met He stated in his opening address that
when the foundation of buildings for the sale Of alcohol
theatres, ball. and bowling alleys, attended by
crowds in the vicinity Of Brooklyn it subject Of
congraulation to the sober Industrious taxable moral
and religious portion of the community to find that efforts
being made to erect houses of worship in the vi
ciny of Hoboken The erection of churches dedicated
to the worship God calculated to do Infinite good
to the community The rising posterity and those who
were 10 succeed mem %oGla oe oenensea ana rear ne
sent church in Hoboken There were many churches
in Hoboken as there were grog shops and bowling SO,
christian truths and religion need feel apprehension
to the immoral tendencies that prevail in Hobo
originated with the sect of christians who
about to erect the edce upon which they had met to ad
pei always advanced the religion Of the gospel by peace
able persuasion and argument and not by the sword
After dwelling upon the advantages offoundng church
In Hoboken to neuraize the evil effects Of sin and pi
guilty that prevail there, particularly the Sabbath
days the reverend speaker called upon the congrega-
DR. Pir1MAN who it was announced was to speak, apo.
logsed from the steness OF the hour and respectable
in Hoboken will be attended with many advantages
THE Mock AUCTION wAR.n-since his Hon. Mayor
Mickle restrained by the Chancellor from statonng
the mock auction banners before certain auctioneers
doors in Broadway he has adopted vigorous mea-
than TO break the business Of some Of these
establishments His present plan embraces all the varie
ties Of action heretofore known At the DOORS protected
by the Court of Chancery from his banners he has now
stationed policeman and of the aborers who loud
ly every the legitimate Peters" them.
selves against entering these shops" If they would
avoid shaven Before other stores these walking
tons paraded continually like the fne cut" banners
whilst before the premises of the fortunate class
they permanently located the door posts These
favored stores doing excellent business-so hr
wing indeed to make the auctoneers Of the side
of broadway quite envous, they losing all their
trade. The Johnny Raws" look at the banners sta.
toned near the doors and take il for granted that they
to show that such auctioneers themselves are no
mock" but the real simon Pure, and they buy greedy
of all that may be offered. His Honor should show
partially in this business for the west side Of Broadway
quite much entitled to the benefits derived from
the bsnners their fellow laborers of the east side
Fair play is jewel No Black Mail" !" Hang out
the banners"
Police Intelligence.