The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-01-23

City Intelligence.
Ho !. OREGor.-There are many families,
comprising one hundred and twenty-five members,
in city actively engaged in preparation for Ore
gon, and have chartered for this purpose fastsang
via Cape Horn and to touch at sandwich Islands They
generally from New England, and embark hither.
well and handsomely provided and altogether at an ex
pense exceeding seventy five dollars for each parti
cuar representative member.
with covered pamphlet, entitled Elements of
Monty and Illustrations of g. Wales Geographical and
Astronomical Card" The Gard Is ngeniou.ly contrved
ranged at the end Of the pamphlet some OF which ara
Of Considerable Importance, and all illustrating
geography and astronomy combined The card
Is novel in its formation. and simple in i.s
use it is formed the principle Of Mr.. Wales globe
the EARTH and circle the heavens the short arms
of movable cross represents traveller and an
present the horizon to such travellers, and this
divides the heavens into the visible and invisible
to such travellers The traveller moves north or south
variety OF pleasing and useful problems in astronomy or
rather in astronomy and geography combined TO this
be placed its proper declnaon and the length OF
the day and night at place shown and for any time
ing the artificial sun in the centre the card becomes
panearum and in this state beautifully illustrates the
We have Ssen nothing more simple, elegant useful,
except the globe and celestial sphere on
which the card modelled where the goDe Is TOO en-
pensive the card may be advantageously introduced
MAGNETIC TELEeRArH.-M meeting of the stock
holders Of the Magnetic Telegraph Co.. held at Bunkers
the nov" gen' snd we're elected cmces Isr
Esq Treasurer, DR.. A. Sidney Doane Directors, Hon
Amos Kendall DR.. A. Sidney Doane, J. J. Haley Esq, T.
M. Clarke, Esq., w. Morton, Esq, A. Stearns, Esq,
NJ; "A. G: Swain, Esq, Penn J. Trimble, Esq
Delaware; B. B. French, Esq., Washington.
| graph between this city and Philadelphia =
For the writing out and delivery of eve
figure being counted word exclusive of the signature
and address, and the directions Of tho writer to the
| disposition Of the communication 81
oysI 8 and u1ds, 100 ,., 70 %
From New York to Philadelphia, %
From Philadelphia to New York, % +"
For all distances over 100 miles, 25
For every addition not exceeding ten words the
rate of charge will be made on the first ten.
| PEDESTRIAN IN THE BowERY AND CHATHAM SrREEr.
Yesterday presented some rare scenes in the way Of
difficult pedestrianism causing slipsup overtuns
our snow-ciad and ice-bound Sidewalks We are under
the impression, however, that nothing of any very
bruised faces became a matter almost Of necessary
consequence few ashes coarse salt slightly dis
and make the Walking as agreeable as is frequent in t5e
month of june
| BOARD OF EpucArIoN.-About two months ago q com.
mee Of the board appointed to report the state
of the school laws and prepare draft Of amendments
to be submitted to the Legislature they should deem
snch Necessary me committee have accordingly
az it now stands, and have prepared draft Of such
amendments they think necessary. special meet
ing Of the board was called yesterday evening to
ceivethe report and discuss the question: but seems
there parties the board-one favor of alter
party attended yesterday but their opponents remained
away. The consequences was. quorum was not pre-
sent and no business could be transacted. Tho
bers in attendance separated in very Ill humor being
the second time they have failed in getting quorum
BOARD OF sUpERvsoRs-This Board will hold special
meeting in the chambers of the Board of Aldermen at
o'clock this afternoon.
Ferry ACCOMMODATIONS BLAcxwELL's BLAND
It has been standing compliant for number of years
Council for the temporary for the sick
and Others who daily taken to and from Blackwes
netice of each successive Common Council Tor long
tme still notice has been taken Of il by the city
fathers There are now upwards Of zoo individuals
stanty be continual passing to and from the Island On
this Island tool the small hospital located; and
what dreadful thing is to have the unfortunate vic
tins Of this disease waiting from quarter to three quar-
tiers of hour this bleak shore in such weather
We venture say that in city Of the world can be
found such criminal wanton and reckless neglect
corder and Police Magistrates Of the city, have sent
communication to the COMMITTEES on Charity and Aims
House on the subject we will venture wager that no
the evil and that will be thrown the hands Of the
Reform Common Council to erect the necessary shelter
for nvads and Others while waiting to be conveyed to
| the Island.
CASE OF MADAME CosrrLLo.-It was anticipated that
|
ring the present term Of the Court Of General Sessions
which 10 now about to expire and several Of the city
District Attorney for permitting the to remain
statu for so long period In reference to this SUBJ
District Attorney has for some time past been confined
his room by serious indsposition consequently the
arduous duties Of the prosecution have devoved upon
fort to bring the case oi Madame Costello trial. but the
trial OF Honeyman and the regular prison have
occupied the attention of the court during the
term, while other circumstances, entirely beyond the
controof the prosecution, have rendered impractical
BILE to proceed to trial with the case in question.
| MASQUERADE BALL.-The masquerade which was to
bave eff last night, postponed until next week
We understand that will be brilliant affair, several
distinguished literary characters being concerned in
getting it up.
ExrENsrvE RoBBERY.-The house No. 5sl Broome st !,
was entered on Wednesday night and robbed Of large
number Of articles consisting Of eighteen silver spoons
coat one black cloak quantity OF clothing and IL
keyed accordion.
AccrDEvr.-A little girl was run yesterday morn
ing, BY horse and sleigh in front of the True su. Of
fco. She not severely injured Drivers should be
| very careful during this sleighing.
JUSTICE TArLoR-We regret learn that this indefa
indisposed feared that he ha: been taken with
the small pox to which, in the discharge Of his official
duties, he has been exposed. We hope, however, this
may not prove true
GRACE CHURCH. -Grace church will be open for in.
spection to-day and tomorrow. The pews will be sold
on Tuesday next.
at o'clock in the chamber of the Board Of Assis
tants
Superior Court.
Before full Bench
JAN 12-Ths Court is yet engaged in the hearing of
out the week. Decisions may be expected on Monday
next
Common Pleas
Before Judge Ulshoefer.
JAN. 22.-Carioek u.s. Thompson.-The jury rendered
defend