The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-07-14


REV J. r. BrRxr we refer readers 10 an advers
tIsemeu In another column which that the above
named reverend gentleman will deliver lecture this
evening at the Apollo Rooms the Triumph Of Chris
anity previous to his departure to his native land Mr.
Burke IL well known in this city as one Of our most en-
ightsned and liberal clsrgymen and competent to
do full justice to any subject he may select In this In
stance he has made peculiarly happy choice for on no
subject can human eloquence be more properly en-
poy ed than on the triumphs Of Christianity and few
men more competent to treat properly 'han MI
Burke
The wEArsEn.-Heaven be praised, the spell is bro
ken. The weather was nice and cool yesterday the
thermometer at o'clock being at 76 at u tte5 and
at p NJ: at IS. Such time as we have had for the
last three days may have again. The thermo.
meter has been ranging from IS TO % degrees and men
have been dropping own in the streets and dying soon
after. The has been called upon to hold about
forty nquess upon persons dying in this manner There
10 every appearance Of our having comparatively
cool weather for some time to come
formerly residing at King street. was brought to the
City Hospital yesterday at O'clock and died in about
fifteen minutes from the effects Of the heat Another
named Patrick Stanley, was brought into the hosp
tai yesterday appears that during the warm weather
he had beer drinking continually and waking up yes,er
water Upon going out he overcome by The heat
that no could not stand Ills face and limbs were very
much swollen, but it is thought he will recover,
lHrsH EnIoRANT SOCIETY," we are very sorry to be
under the necessity ofsny thing connected
with such excellent institution the Irish Emgrsn
Office crowded with emigranis SO that persons passing
along there are obliged to turn into the street TO get by
The society ought furnish inside accommodations for
viLLAxv-Two or three cases have lately come to
knowledge which exhibit Of the various modes
by which schemers make money in this city at the
muses. about the city who have atterly made business
Of watching tho arrival of transient vessels going to
their captans, and offering to discharge the cargoes
very low prices The captain enting, they hire
number OF aborers set them at work. and tell them they
probably b fortnight When the job s Completed the
specuator receives the money for which he contracted
and SUDDENLY missing Leaving hi: isSpreIs
fu not to allow others than established stevedores to
discharge their vessels.
FI.E.-Ahout ono o'clock, yesterday morning, a FIRE
discovered at the No 80 Downing street.
of Bedford Policeman CLARK, who discovered 1t,
II We" snnarsntv bs work of an ncesdiarw the Ss
mage. however was triAing.
AccrDEsr.-A woman named Leah Johnson fell down
q cellar, Sunday night, and broke her leg She
taken to the city hospital
BoARp ov SuPERvpoRs-The Board met yesterday
and Immediately after adjourned.
CmsuiT CouRr-Judge Edmonds will hold adjourned
next at which the special calendar alone will be held
MAMIE CouRT-In this Court twelve Jurymen were
kept in their seats yesterday for two mortal hours that
is from to twelve o'clock but the lawyers not
prepared with their and at last the jury dis
charged This is great injustice to jurors, and ought
same abuse is tolerated all the other law courts We
have known jurors be kept in their seats for three
four hours waiting for the lawyers but in the end the
scratch and the jury would have to be discharged after
losing three four hours Of the most valuable part
the day Tins matter should be taken up by the Con-
vsntion.
THE DEAD HousK.-some time last simmer the then
Common Council made order that this nuisance
should be abated but no action since been taken on
Il, although is becoming every day more intoerabe
On Th1.sdsy last and day since the s
tached it, had to be shut down. the consequence is the
ocers nearly sufocaed for want Of air and if the
nuisance not very apated that department will
have to suspend business, or take up their quarters
here else.
DRowrED.-A young man, named VIM. Henry McCra.
dy while bathing the East River the foot of i4h
street. Saturday last got beyond his depth and was
drowned.
IConorEa's OrrucE, July ls-More Deaths from er.
posture to Heat 9c-The coroner called this
Ing to hold inquest on the body of JOSEPH k Cox. 9
yesterday went to the house of Mr. Gessng, No. II6
Pitt street sat down 10 chair complained of his suffer
ing from heat and died in about two hours Afterwards
Verdict death by apoplexy. produced by heat
The held inquest also at No SO Cross street,
80 ears who went but yesterday forenoon for the pur-
pose Of purchasing something Tor dinner, was absent
some time paToOs Of hoa LIQUORS and died
pexy probably caused by ntemperancc and exposure to
An inquest held also the body of Bridget Wing
native of ireland, aged y years, who has been for
short time past employed as servant in family resi-
ding No 900 Pearl street where she died suddenly last
evening. Verdict, deatn by congestion Of the lungs
Died in Et-The Coroner held an inquest also a,
No 242 Mulberry street the body of John Strong
native OF Ireland aged 80 years. who died suddenly
spiepc fit yesterday afternoon Verdict accordingly.
Death from Vomifing Blood, @c-The Coroner he'll
an inquest also at No is Marion street. on the body Of
Susan Dempsey, native of Ireland, aged s. years. who
came to her death Sunday morning by vomit ing
blood in consequence of previous disease. Verdict
cordingly
an inquest also at No 10 Orange street on the body
Patrick Kelly, native Of Ireland aged SO years. who
taken suddenly i'll about o'clock last night and
PRED in lew minutes aierward Verdict, death from
apoplexy.
Presentation Of n sword to Lieut.. Jordan.
A very fashionable and select assemblage, met
NJ the residence of George Endicott, Esq last
night 70 witness the ceremonies attending the
presentation OF sword TO Lieut.. Jordan, one of
the heroes wounded at the battle of Resaca de
la Palma. This distinguished compliment 10 that
gallant officer originated with some eight or
ten patriotic gentlemen now residing In this
ehs.ests where Liea,enans jordan was born very
elegant circle Of charming and accomplished ladies who
WSfe present, caea ,or'n IRON sIroank the
lovely than the angels Of New York About 10
o'clock the company arranged themselves on either side
OF the spenddy furnished apartments and Mr. Endico
r graceful and appropriate manner stated the object
for which he had invited his friends together and gave
brief narration Of Lieut. Jordan services and brilliant
conduct in the battles OF the 9Th and 9th of May. Gen
Sanford then stepped forward and pefaced the presen
tation with the following address,
slR,Your fellow.townsmen of Canton in the State OF
Massachusetts, residing in this city, have deputed
me to perform the very agreeable duty of presenting to
you this sword suitable token OF their respect and
esteem and testimonial Of their appreciation of the
gallant manner in which you discharged your duty on
the battle field Of Resaca de a Palma. The honorable
wounds received by you that occasion with the ss-
timony Of your gallant commander and companions in
that unequal yet glorious struggle have associated
name with honor, in event which will be con-
picuous in the annals Of our country and friends
whom ] represent feel an additional pride in the hard
bought honors of their The battles oil
the eighth and ninth May, fought by our gallant little
army under every disadvantage of circumstances and
position, and against fearful odds have proved to the
world that in the long interval of peace, with which
ountry has been blessed we have los: neither the mill
ary skill the cool courage which have heretofore
ever charactized counrymen. And should fail to
do justice either to my feelings to those Of the
friends whom represent on this occasion, II omitted 10
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