The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-03-19
CITY Infellirence.

City Intelligence.
sI. PAIRicKi DAY-The grand procession on st.
the s. Of Erin who was the Grand Marshal ON the oc
The large, splendid banner, with the full length
portrait of Emmett on one side ana the Hero OF New
Orleans on the other, was borne by the Independent
Sons Of Erin This banner attracted universal attention
all along the line Of the procession, for its size and
beauty. The Independent Sons of Erin, well the
other societies who turned out that day,
made splendid appearance. .Ass
NJ CoLLrsEr.-This gentleman will give grand con-
will be assisted by the full band of the Philharmonic So.
cety NJ Conet ia the most finished performer on the
and purity Of his style won the admiration OF the cr
tical Of all Europe.
FALSE ALARM.-The alarm Of fire last evening" about
~ss s the Of
fRE-MELANeHoLY AccIpESr.-A Are took place,
yesterday morning, about half past 10 o'clock 10 the
upper part Of the house No O. Centre st. soon com.
municated to the next house; and before the remen
had arrived the roes Of both houses burnt which
was the only damage done them by fire. which was pre-
spreading farther. Al the two engine companies, Nos
~ and were going to the fire. they met on the hill
started down the HILL orng EACH to get ahead Of
the other At the bottom Of the hill Of the Harlem
railroad car: was waiting to be drawn up 50 that the
ny seemed disposed to wait turnout for the other
and in passing through at full speed, one Of the men,
bers OF No o, name unknown, having hold OF the
tongue of the engine FELL and the wheels of No. pass
over his legs and those ~ over his head
Immediately taken drug store in the neighborhood
where it found that the skull not broken, but
that the the brain was SO severe as to leave
little hope for recovery.
An OBSERVATORY IN New YoRx.-We are glad to
that plan for the long wished for desdera,um Of
astronomical observatory in this city has at last been
set on foot with some prospect of its success 4
meeting OF the Alumni OF Columbia College, was held
in the chapel and resolutions favorable to the founding
of observatory the plan heretofore submitted by
mtes appointed to superntend the whole business
ceive subscriptions, sc. We sincerely hope that our
want Of money. There is certainly wealth enough in
this city to place US on par 10 this respect with many
ton, Philadelphia and Cincinnati.
MARCH WEArHra.-Yesterday aud the day before, al
though both beautiful days. brought with them the first
legitimate March weather we have had this season
ter election time, for then the corporation can throw
dust in the of the people without any trouble
expense. Broadway, during these two days. has been
enveloped in cloud Of dust very much to the detri
ment Of eyes and dresses But the mild sunshine
almost atones even for this
Row.-A grand row occurred in Anthony street
blacks. The blows fell thick and fast and words ran
high. brace of stars" however, soon caused the
crowd to disperse, and peace to DO restored.
CHANCE FOR AurHoRs.-By reference to adver-
tisement in another column it will be that Mr. HILL
the Yankee comedian, offers a large prize for some
pieces to suit his peculiar talents.
CLUB HOUSES Society in New York has passed through
many curious changes during the last few years The
longer sway the opinions Of the good city Of Gotham
New customs have usurped the place Of venerable
refined and expensive tastes have become preva.
lent and tho manners and pecullares which obtain in
ting into hep rSs
different classes are daily growing wider and more
may be regarded evidence Of these facts Furnish
ed In costly and luxurious style surrounded by all
the comforts and eegancies of e they hold out large
inducements to all whose means will allow them to be-
come members. We understand that several club
houses will be es abshed during this summer "Will
life and, what w,iI the ladies' saw to il p are cues
tons we hear frequently asked We do not pretend to
answer these questions but recommend the ladies', by
all means, to establish clubs of tn cir own.
AoRrcuLruRAL ASSOCIATION This association held
its regular monthly meeting last evening at the Unver
ay, General Talimadge in the chair.
Mr. LAURENCE introduced the model of newly inven-
ted gae which possesses many advantages over those at
present in use the principal Of which is the facility
or in q carriage, without dhmounting.
Mr.. VAN EPPs made some corrections of the remarks
s Of the
correction referred to the silk business.
Some discur.ve remarks then eusued between Mr.
Van Epps Dr. Underhi and others, in relation the
best mode of cutvating the morus multicaulis. The
conclusions arrived at that high and dry ground
essential for its cultivation and that they should be
planted distances not exceeding Eve feet in order
admit the slough being passed between them occasion
ally.
Mr. sEELy then made some remarks the subject Of
the influence Of electricity on vegetation and in support
OF the tne0ry OF electrical absorption by vegetables
which he advanced seine time since in his lectures
quoted the Results arrived at by the Electrical Society of
London, and which confirmed the theory he advanced.
Mr.. Seelys remarks were very interesting and
sorry that our limits preclude the possibility of do
ing him Justice in giving even sketch of them.
After Mr.. Seely concluded, the society adjourned.
CoRosER's OFFICE, March ls.-Died Suddeniy.-The
Coroner held inquest yesterday at No. 30S Water
street, on the body Of Mary Parks born in Ireland. 40
years of ags, who came to her death by appoplexy,
brought on by intemperance. The Coroner also held
inquest at No. % Peck Slip the body Of Daniel
Davenport, native of Massachusetts, 40 years Of age
1t appears that he kept oyster and rereshment
loon at No % Peck Slip and boarded at No 10 Fulton
street. and found at his saloon about 10 o'clock last
night in dying state; he cd to his odgngs
and expired almost Immediately. He arch ma.
son. and will be buried with ell due ceremony.