The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-18
City Intelligence.


Losr Bora boy about four years of age was picked
yesterday and carried to the station house Ne T.
where he remains to be claimed by his parents guar.
dams
NxeLrorrcg AMONG DRtvERs Hack No % and horses,
were found running through the Bowery early yesterday
morning, without driver and edately seized
BY officer Melvin, and brought to station house No
The owner will suffer in the usual penalty, and fully
merits the same for violating the city ordinance.
PascocIous DtraAvrrv.-A young girl, aged about IS
in house Of i'll fame street where she had been,
with monster in the shape man. during the day
She was Immediately taken into custody by the police
and sent to the proper quarter vagran where is
to be hoped she may learn to improve her vicious
The dens Of iniquty that nfest this quarter
OF the city, should be carefully watched many young
and innocent victim mas been sacrificed by the willy ar
hces OF the seduccr and the courtezan.
MAD Doos.-Two of these unwelcome visiters were
penalty Of the law the hsnds Of ocsrs Rafferty, and
Watson The former despatched his victim in Franklin
soping about the city in various quarters
weather commenced.
FAIrHrUL srTrINEL-At very early hour yes.
q door in the eth Ward, taking very comfortable
snooze, and supposed to be atedhe was ex.
aS oSoos or ~ pms any OF the
and 60" principle He observed by the Police who
with their usual vigilance and sciuon proceeded
(some three four of them) take the helpless victim
Of intoxication to the Station The dog-wih charac-
tsristc fidelity, immediately growlsd at the officers
when they approached his maser-and kept them at
bay Some Eve or six of the officers were subsequently
called together and held council Of war; upon which il
was agreed TO despatch the noble animal which was,
the Captain Of the Watch Captain Wood rescnded the
resolution of the officers from consideration that this
faithful animal would be found capable Of dschargng
his trust We assured that he fully performed his
task up to the time of his masters awaking who
d,atsy hi. wy 10 IN Of the
cerey trust that of the dark fraternity will meet
this modern dog of Montargian any idle excursion
about the city Such friend" is valuable than
gold.
List OF MoRrALrrr.-There were 2s6 deaths in the
city last week The heat has been found almost into
rable
RArs-We were yesterday visited with a most re-.
freshng shower of rain which lasted for few hours
and had most salutary effect upon the atmos phe re-
The late weather, had it continued much longer
would have proved truly dangerous-snd the shove OF
yesterday which succeeded the light thunder Storm
q truly welcome viser
The jolly GoD Some votaries Of the wine cup,
known by the name OF rum customers were arrested
early yesterday morning. at No 40 varck street. for
and drunkenness Their names were James Mulloney.
Peter Carroll James Scanlon, Thomas Cheney, Mark
Feeney and another, name unknown) They we're
locked up and held to answer
FIRE:-A FIRE took place at No. ia Delaney street.
yesterday morning originated In consequence Of the
bursting OF spirit gas lamp but extinguished
These spirit gas lamps dangerous in the extreme
Ocer Miller of the 10Th police district discovered the
fire. and principally instrumental in saving the pre-
mises which were but slightly damaged.
FUNERAL OBsEquiEs- noticed yesterday the fu-
ner of MIR. Alexander w. Stewart a late member of
the police department, belonging to the 10th ward and
felt much pleased to the Kind feeling exhibited
wards brother officer. There must have been at least
between Jour and i've hundred policemen following the
hesrse headed by this Chief each it'll his star
shrouded with Grape, all well dressed; and finer
more able looking body OF men have not seen for
some time past
CoRoSERs OrrIcE, August IL Sudden Dcath--The
coroner held sn inquest ycster at No l05 John
street. the body of John Dalton, born in ireland OF
years OF age who TO his death by ut OF apopexy
Verdict accordingly.
another. The coroner also held inquest at No: 30
Oliver street the body of John Fitzpatrick, native
congo stion Of the brain Verdict accordingly
Found Dropaed-The coroner also held an inquest at
% South street. on the body OF unknown coored boy,
about 10 ears OF age. who found floating in the
East River foot Of John street Verdict found drowned
Death from Intsmperancs An inquest was also held
at No l6 Anthony street. tbs body OF Sarah Middle
ton native of New York, % years of age, who came
70 her death by derum tremcns Verdict accordingly.