The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-03-16


BoARs ov AsnsrArr ALprSMEN.-Thsrs VIII b q
meeting Of the Board Of Assistants this evening The
principal tine ,S the
ses in the Aims House Department
SUNDAY Yesterday was one Of the finest specimens
Of spring weather that i has ser been our lot to SEQ
pleasant 60 church, The streets were hronged,
however about church hours, and the houses Of wor
ship were well attended.
BnEAxISo UP OF wIsTEn-There il now every sp..
pearance Of old winter having broken up his reign and
taken his departure for the For
he has governed US with his iron rod and now he IL
about leaving the worlds pathway and making room
for the entrance Of the beautiful goddess OF spring. who
viii Light up her path with smiles o. ana Sw
ginning out the trees and the grass spring
ing up wherever city will allow grass to grow The
rivers are opening to admit Of navigation; and De-
fore many days. ali the marks Of Winter will have left
US, and Spring fairly have assumed her sway
NAvIaArIoN.-The steamboat Hudson Capt Chas
H. King will leave the foot Of street. for Hud
son. this morning. the 10th inst at o'clock, connecting
with the railroad from Hudson to Albany.
The srREErs.-These getting into quite passa-
BILE condition again We are glad TO- see the rough hon
est old faces Of the paving stones welcome them
back as dear friends after long journey.
A MYsrERIous ArrAIR.-C Could the dark veil which
Ss wh Of
human degradation want and woe would be brought to
light! The jewellers in gilded palaces and marble halls
who are clothed in purple and fine linen and fare sump
tuousy every daywho press their beds Of down, and
sink peacefully to rest, wrapped in golden slumbers
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Of their fortunate brethren Scarcely week passes
but tale Of misery to our ears, laden with
agonzing cIies Tor relief The heart ckens me ea
poverty and SIM which make the angels weep and NOR
tails mourn Yesterday mother, almost heartbroken,
the police Office and informed the magistrates IN
broken accents, that her daughtar, Sarah Am Claig
fourteen years Of age who had lately been employed in
street, 7th avenue had been missing for about week.
She last seen in company with young man in 18th
street. and is feared there has been foul play in the
hia q vuh inva atigafi
What useless organization is our present police, when
our children cannot leave their dwellings in safety
ST. PA1nIoKs DAY-Next Tuesday is the anniversary
Of the immortal st. Patrick and will celebrated in this
city, in correct and appropriate manner and with
than ordinary feelings Of devotion and patriotism
The very Rev Dr. Power will preach at ct. Patricks
The Rev. Joseph P Burke. pastor Of St. Columba's
church. will also preach there The Hibernian Benevo-
lent Society will walk in procession to s. columbas
church. where the Rev PASTOR will preach in two Ian
guages-Hrst in Irish and secondly in English.
The Public ScHooL SocIEry AND THE TRUsrEEs Or
l4th WARD ScHooLs.-It will be seen by report Of
the proceedings of the Board of Education, the He
raid Of Thursday last that collision is likely to take
place between the Public school Society and the trust
Of the teachers Of the Fourteenth Ward Schools
pressed desire to the trustees to attend the normal
% the sns OF s scSoo and
quest permission to attend which she did and was re-
fused without any specific reason being given for the
called, and memorial agreed upon, complaining of
the Public School Society and praying that the matter
might De enqulreo lnto Inc memoIiAA was Presenseo
on Wednesday evening. upon which special commit
appointed to investigate the charges and report
to the Board thereon.
ATTrMT COMMIT SUICIDE STATEN Island
About halfpast ton O'Clock yesterday morning, Mi
chael lyman, residing at Factoryville, Staten Island
throat with In order to effect his object secret
he went into his barn, where he found in short
time afterwards weltering in his gore. He had inflicted
wound ABOUT three inches in length, but fortunately
for the unhappy man. the trachea and caroted artery
were but slghtly penetrated sand from the Immediate
attendance Of Dr. Clarke who judiciousy dressed the
wound there s some hopes Of his recovery lyman has
been resident Of Staten Island for many years. in
very comfortable and has ever borne the
reputation OF an industrious and honest man. appears
this s the second attempt to commit suicide in the
manner and the only to which this rashness
be attributed, s mental arrangement.
Rev. jim MATFIrr-WM commence ministerial
engagement in this city, in few weeks and continue
some time here.
SAVED FROM DRowNIrG.-We learn from the best au-
packet ship Havre saved the man. James Harrison from
drowning in tho Albany Basin, on Friday night We
state this act of justice to Mr. Scott, who bravey
rsked his own life to save that offs fellow being
CoRoNERs OYFIcE-Sudden Death.-The Coroner
held an inquest on Saturday. at No 276 Henry street.
Newport Rhode Island, - years of age. Mrs. Bull it
appears had been complaining Tor little time past,
Of fantness and palpation OF the heart The jury
turned verdict, that Mrs. Bull came to her death by
congestion Of the lungs.
Death from Intemperamce The Coroner likewise held
inquest yesterday at the Aims House, the body Of
John Scho6ed, born in Ireland, and 60 years Of age
This old man, appears arrived few days ago. in the
ship Pacific, from Liverpool and drank much Of the
cheap rum on his arrival, ultimately to his
death. Verdict accordingly.
Police Intelli0ence.