The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-12-29
CITY YntsIllgsncs.

walks The weather about this hour and after. seemed
at a standstili We had indcstens Of frost and rain
after this and the weather would appear to be
puzzled to what should be s during the night
Winter however in all its aspects would seem to have
terriers for all who determine to enjoy the festivities
Of the present happy season.
New YEAH's DAY-The most active preparations are
being made by most Of fair dsnizens to receive the
them with that proverbis cordisy which New
York and the acknowledged hospitality of feeling that
csbrsa The man and those who DO not
subscribe to the doctrine of the disciples Of this
their different desires with the ' rich Usu1is: Of
the season, We understand that this year will
spiendor and style in which is to BE- kept up, a.
well the general and extensive in which the
goodly custom 10 to be observed.
employed In cutting up and removing the snow
and ice from the streets, in the vicinity Of
Pearl, Columbia, East Broadway. Chatham sc. This
and occupants of the different streets just now and
would earnestly recommend the continuance, until the
In those streets long complained Of shall have
been fully removed The spring election will take place
in ordinary The asprants for election in the
corporation, would do well to agitate such reform
cleanliness in the Streets and the abatement of the
other abuses that stare continually In the face
before the preliminary meetings for the sprug election
take place
Russ PAvEMxrr.-This pavement has stood for
omnibus, cab, carriage cart wheels, and all other
hicles since was constructed last summer and still
mains,
"Unhurt amid the Of elements,
The wreck Of matter, and the crush OF worlds"
70 snd and the e. so
rate the abuses that have long existed In the arrange
mont and paving Of streets good job substantially
sng the action Of whole train of omnbuses and
vehicles such as psrpetually plying Broadway
adopted through our public tRoroaghfsrss' would not
prove more economical to the public treasury Of
pools Of Broadway the ruts in the Bowey and the dla-
pidated state of public streets in general the
question Something must eventually be done ensure
clean and well paved streets Honor where honor
due.
AID ron THE IanH PooR.-The ward collectors de-
subscriptions for Irish poor the
derce of the aldermen Of their several wards to-day
wards by Wednesday evening to solicit Of each some
contribution for the relief Of the distressed poor OF Ire
land.
voLurrEERs-It is said that the volunteers now en-.
camped Governors Island. will leave Wednesday
for the seat Of war; We think that there must be some
mistake In this.
taton of numerous friends, will give evening
with the American Orators and Poets will take place
on Friday evening next.
1RIsH EMIoRASr SocirrY.-The third annual ball of
this benevolent society will take place at the Coliseum
Rooms this evening We desire to announce the fact.
the bare mention Of II sufficient to have well attended
YouSo GUARD BALL.-Another demonstration in favor
Of Henry Clay. The Young Mems Henry Clay Assoca.
ton intend giving grand ball and supper in honor Of
affair hs
the unprecedented sale of tickets, the committee have
been enabled appropriate large sums in decoration; for
dent lights and than ALL the matchless beauty Of
the Clay girls will .msu few may
Of the Aston Honse and more recently Of the steamer
wiz oe o'0e most Gxssnsys and refined order
have Major General Gaines the famous Captain Walker,
late from the u Army in Mexico Hon. Messrs. Fill
more Morehead, Crittenden, and perhaps Gov Young
From the character of the committee confident
there will be no disappointment Tickets 81 EACH may
be obtained at the various hotels.
F,RE-A fire broke out last night about on O'Clock,
at soS Chatham street. in the toy and fancy store be-
longing to A. Prkard Z Co II was promptly put out,
articles being principally damaged by the water from
the engines.
HAVE 1T RucHr.-Mackrsn Simpson are. the pro.
fremont Bowling saloons.
ARRANGEMENT OF the Cncuurs ron THE ENSUING
Two YEARs-Pursuant to ths statute which requires the
for their respective districts the Circuit Judge Of
the rst Circuit has appointed city courts foows:
Terminsr the Arst Mondays Of February, April, June.
August October and December. Adjourned Circuits
September and November. IN Richmond county on tie
fourth Monday Of May and last Monday of October.
Law Terms.-For enumerated motions the 6rs Saturday
of every tn. For non enumerated motions every
Saturday
FEsar AccIDESr.--we noticed in yesterdays Herald,
:esdsns TASa M M II Rs q
his escape from drowning to the Efforts Of one of
the police to whose sia We have been informed. Mr.
that he rescued from his perilous situation. and
drawn out by James Sherman and George Dobson pilots
taken the Office Of Peter c. Schultz who obtained
physician and after the most unremitng attention, he
was restored, and removed to the Northern Hotel
AccDESr-A little girl, namod Sarah Carln, residing
at 40S Water street, fell down stairs yesterday morn
ing and had her leg broken. She taken to the City
Hospital
A ..u.- r.,..d No.hon f.u f-,rr a.. r.r,r
way in sloop in the North River and broke his leg
He was taken to the City Hospital
SUDDEN DEArH.-The Coroner held inquest, yes
terday, at No Csth.rins street. the body Of Luke
Slater native Ireland aged IS years. who died sud-
denly ON Saturday evening Verdict, death by apo
| plsxy.
DEATH sr DaorsY-The Coroner held an inquest also
on the body Of Mrs. Taylor, native of Holland, about
forty years DID, who ed suddenly Sunday last. Yer
dict, death by dropsy in the chest
BURNED TO DrArH-A coored child, about three
years old named Alexander Nelson, Monday came to
its DEATH in consequence Of his clothes accidentally
cstching hre Verdict accordingly.
LECTURES on ANCIENT EeYpriAN AncHEoLoor.-Mr
George r. Gliddon, formerly U Consul in Egypt, hsv
ing been invited by the New York Historical Society
Egypt" during the present season. has nvi
The consist of eight lectures nclud-
ming Mechanics Hall. 47a Broadway The walls Of
the lecture covered by paintings drawings and
lectures arc to treat the and interior
views the labary illustrations Of the arts, sciences
Manners COSTUMES k,- OF the ancient Egyptians-por-
traits and kenesses of the Egyptian sevsrsgns taken
from sculpures fac smiles Of genealogical pspyr-bat
tie from the monuments nscrip
TONS and great variety OF colored drawings, repre-
senng religious rites scenes supposed to relate to the
Hebrew captivity PROFESSIONS OF foreign nations trbu
tary the Pharoahs with plans, maps and Topographic
cal charts Of the country and architecture Of the land
OF the pyramids. To explain the value Of some
of these drawings pantings &C., to the student Of Egy
tan sntiqu mode in which others were obtain
ed the agreement OF each with others In dates historic al
relations and the recital Of facts the subject Of
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chronology, like every other science progt essvs
The last few years he said had made great changes In
the aspect Of prmsvs history The Turin genealogical
pspyrus. the ancestral chamber Of Ksrnsc, and
other relics Of great Importance, containing in
their inscriptions the key to information long
sought had not only--upsned up new folds for 70.
search and supplied former regretted blanks but had led
TO the proof that calculations had here
tofore been made these attributable to
any avoidsbe Of the chronoogsrs, but to their