The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-10-03

Tur Wy.rprR-We had heavy shower Of tain yes.
tereay reminding of winter. The Broadway loungers
wore their top csats and the omaibus drivers were
eeted with their leather and India rubber cloaks
TgE srRrsrs-Russ PAvrMrrr.--Yesterdsyi the streets
were in filthy condition, except the Russ pavement In
respect cleanliness, independent OF its durability
this pavement is economical When will the Common
Council take up this suciecti
FIREs "A fire broke out at o'clock yesterday morn
ing in the carpenters shop belonging Mr. Owen the
rear Of No 10 Grove street. Damage trifiDg
Another fire broke out at No % second avenue in the
stable of Frederick Johnson, about O'Clock.
An IvcEspIARy-Loox Our-Another fire took place
at Loysjoys Hotel, on Wednesday evening IL was dis
covered upper part Of the house. person of de-
appearance took lodgings the day before and absent
ed hime in the OF the evening, when his
found to be fire. and his trunk searched and
found be empty He is doubtless connected with one
ofhcse gangs OF rowdes that infes the city, and have
laid extensive plans for their operations Robbers and
pick pockets are well looked after by the police that
trade. gentleman from Utica was stopping in the same
room, and his trunk was partly rifed.
MILITIA FInEsOver 300 persons have paid up their
taxes niakng round sum of S3,025 The first of No
vember will be the lest day to pay in and over 1000
expected to pay their Communication fines. This
is paid very cheeruly, and makes great increase to
tho city revenue The new law is grss, boon in
parison with the old system under Joe Quick his
satellites, and at present works we'll
LIBEL SUR We learn that C. Edwards Lester ESQ
the author OF the life Of Sam Houston. &c., &c. &C. has
commenced suit against the New York Erpress for
libel
Rror-A riot occurred Thursday at 80 william st. in
front of the OF Egtsr Deming 1t occurred be-
tween a merchant and gentleman who had diff
Guilty arising out Of controversy about pay ing bill for
board which was claimed from the merchant large
crows were collected on the occasion.
MkRIrEp TKBUrE.-A handsome and vol merited
tribute paid Captain Allen, Of the fine ship Water
leo upon the conclusion of his last passage across the
Atlantic, We have seen silver waiter and bowl of
substantial make and chsste design presented to Capt
Allen by his passengers in token OF their appreciation
and esteem The Waterloo encountered and suffered
from the gale Of the 18th and 10Th Of September
the marks OF which borne by many vessels lately
arrived here aud for the skill with which the Captain
handled Ills noble ship we'll for his acceptable de-
pertinent during his whole voyage, the passengers pre-
scented him with these two pieces of plate the nscrp
ton upon which is in these words.
Presented to
Capt. w. II. Allen,
Of the Packet Ship Waterloo
by the Cabin Passengers as a testimonial of
their esteem for his gentlemsnly conduct and
seamanship during the passage from
Liverpool to New York, and
especially in the hurricane of
September 18th and 10Th.
1916.
The plate may be for few days at the store of
the makers, Ball Tompkins & Black, ISL Broadway.