The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-09

their experience this evening.
MADAME PIco.-Ths dstng uishsd songstress has been
sweet and musical voice has drawn enthusiastic com.
mendation wherever she has appeared AT Troy where
tended and her delightful music has been received with
unalloyed delight She will soon visit Saratoga and add
another gem to the chaplet which now crowns this
City Intelligence.
CALIFORNIA VoLUNrEERs-Four companies OF tho new
regiment Of mounted men for California, inspected
by the proper officer Friday evening last in their drill
made bright and appeared to be Composed
of the right kind of material The remaining two COM
panies are complete and will be inspected tomorrow
evening at the same place. Volunteers pouring in
fast that several have been rejected and none but
men Of responsibility were taken Application will be
States.
TARGET ExcuRsIoN.-That welldrilled corps. called
city tomorrow morning for Newbureh, on target ex
cursion accompanied by the Erina Guards of New.
ark. j. The prizes to be shot for two beautiful
gold stars consequently, the company that places the
greatest number of shots nearest the bulseye, will be
entitled to the prize, and the two best shots in that
pany to be awarded star each for their skill. We
bet on the Montgomery Guards. Who takes it up?
FIRE.-A FIRE discovered yesterday morning about
IL o'clock, in shed, which communicated to the
stable the of Bayard street and Mott which so
seriously burnt horse belonging to the grocer, Mr.
Martinhof that it was deemed necessary to kill him to
place the poor animal out Of his misery The fire
careessly placing lighted furnace too the wood
work. The 6remen and 9th ward police promptly
which resulted in confnng the flames to the above
named buildings, or otherwise 1t would have proved
more fatal
CHIprEwAY ESrEsrAIrMENr-somethin new under the
sun will be furnished to citizens evening
at the Apollo Rooms Kah'ke ga.gah bocoh. Indian
chief Of the Chippewa tribe will deliver lecture on the
education Of his people in the English language, and
will sing hymn in his native tongue Let full house
greet our Indian friend the occasion Of his debut
CErrnE srREEr-The inhabitants of Centre street are
dealing largely in cologne and smelling salts since the
commencement ofhe opening ofthe in that street
However. the Corporation are only doing evil that
good may come Let the work be finished
sble and Shakespeare says. "f 'twere done when it
isdone then twere well if fwere done quickly.
ImpRovEMENr-verily, cannot restrain our sasfac-
and neghhorhood since the removal of the awning posts
Their removal has had its effect upon all the various
carts and stands usually stationed under windows
have disappeared and worthy friends the way
who have been fruitful source of complaint
have left the street clear and taken their saeabes with
quence the street looks wider the apples peaches
cleaner and happier May good friends for.
give former nuendoes and drive thriving bust
ness in cakes, fruit and root beer.
NUIsANcE-One Of the most conspicuous evils in our
city is the state of Chatham the opening of
Of population who trade in the Bowery, and of
merchants who reside in East Broadway and vicinity is
rendered disagreeable by the multiplicity of vendors in
second hand furniture who monopolize the sidewalks.
Complaints reach every day from the jewellers in the
eastern part OF that the only thoro
that part of the city should be clogged by
of the law We have spoken once twice. three times,
and now again call upon the Alderman of the 4h
do his duty and he will not let him Of the It'll remind
him Of it.
FoRI HAMILTON AND CorEv ISLAND FERRY.-It would
be well for those interested in these watering places
put safe boats the route for the transportation of
passengers The recent accident to the Proprietor has
alarmed the public and many will be deferred ON visit
ing these places until they do without fear There
is grand opening for good opposition, and we should
like to couple of staunch boats put upon the line
FIsHiNe.-The fine steamer Delaware, will make an
excursion to the Fishing Banks tomorrow See Adver.
dsement.
SERIOUS AccrDENr.-Last evening about six o'clock a
lad named John Andrews whose parents reside in 18th
street. fell the in Broadway near Pine street
from second story window striking on his face, factur
ing his upper jaw knocking out all his front teeth and
otherwise wounding him severely. He was carried to
Towards Hotel where his wounds skilfully dres
sed and every attention paid him by DR. Young Of Dey
street Although greatly disfgured, the Doctor enter
tains hopes of his ultimate recovery.
NEWARK RAILRoAD AcciDrNr.-Mr Charles II. Ward
who injured at the accident on the railroad
at Newark has since died. He was the son Of Mr. limo
thy Ward, Of New Rochelle, and was 30 years of age.
AccrDsNr TO BEER WAooN.-The horse attached ia
ened last evening, and run into beer wagon Of DR.
Browns in South street, near Pike. The beer wagon
upset. and the beer bottles the soda bottles and the
pop, were thrown in every direction The wharf ratf
cleared away the ruins Robinson the driver mar
rowly escaped with his life
CoRosERs orrics, August s--Sudden Dea,h--The
Coroner held an inquest yesterday, at No 81 Centre
street on the body Of Mary Ann voorhs (colored
in New York. ~ years Of age, who came her death
exertion in the heat verdict accordingly.
Sudden Death by Heaf-The Coroner likewise held ar
inquest 18Th street between 9th and 10th avenues or
the body Of Edmund Donally born in Ireland 2s year,
Of sge who came to his death by rupturing blood
death by Effects of Heat-The Coroner also held ar
inquest at No s Mott street, the body of John Lewis
native of ireland. " years of age who to hi,
death by the effects of heat. Verdict accordingly.