The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-06
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City Intelligence.
Tnr Nrw SRI AMrs MErAMoRA-A new boat called the
Meamora has made her on the Hudson river
new plying between this and the city Of Albany and In
Her engine s2x inch cylinder 10 feet stroke was built
by Msssrs Pease Murphy Co, at the Fulton FOUNDRY
beauty Of finish, as bssusfu specimen q skill and
workmanship, as is to be found on our waters We com.
mend her to the travelling community feeling assured
that in point of safety and speed their fullest expecta
tons will be realized
CALIFORNIA ExrEpIrroN.-The company necessary for
the completion of the 10th regimen, OF the California
expedition has arrived at Governors Island II from
Norwich, Chenango county, and commanded by Capt
Dimmock
GRAND EXCURSION AND Pic Nc Knickerbocker
Lodge. No. u.s. D. Of IT, have chartered the steamboat
ST. Nicholas. and will proceed to New Rochelle pic
mic excursion to morrow morning The pic mic will be
held at Ksllogs Grove. belonging to Henry Partridge
OF his beautiful grove on the occasion. Dinge's
brass band has been engaged for the excursion. This
will probably be Of the most entertaining excursions
of the season.
GRAND EXCLUSION TO THE fishing BANKs-Ths
steamer Palmetto will make an excursion to the Fishing
Banks tomorrow. This will afford splendid opportu.
nifty to the lovers Of shsspshsad and tantogs.
TRAVEL TO New HAvEN &c.--We find that the fare
to New Haven Hartford and Springfield has been
duced The splendid steamers Traveller and Hero are
on the route.
The IRoN WITcH.--This magnificent steamer, the re.
suit Of the ingenuity and untrpg Of Capt
Ericsson, started upon experimental trip to Albany
ing of most dstng citizens. Her sngu
lar appearance and great speed drew crowds of people
each landing she passed the river who saluted he
with loud cheers as she moved along as ap.
propratey said like Two story house on the waer'
fair to be the fastest steamboat on the river having
reached Cask who're the writer Of this landed half
past NJ and this too. without any extraordinary ec
fort Her hull is entirely OF ron Circumstance worthy
Of being chroniced she is the first boat of iron the
river used for transporting passengers Her internal
rangements are unique passed
and convenience her two fash saloons uninterrupted
BY any machinery presenting suResb coup dGit She
Is s sa Howasd vs o
his former occupation steamboat captain in which he
was SO deservedy popular She commences her regular
trips on Saturday next.
TARoEr ExcURsIoN.-The Lafayette Fusileers, Capt.
Jas Wilson, made excursion to Elizabehtown, N j.
yesterday The first prize. silver mounted musket
awarded to Mr. H. Brown as the best shot in the COM
pany. After the firing the Company sat down to splen
did dinner Upon the removal ofthe cloth, an elegant
gold medal presented to the captain by the company
testimony of the respect, &c. in which he is held
THE Russ PAvEMEsr:-We noticed yesterday, the
manner in which they have commenced this work in
Broadway, and if solidy be secured the present
first place hardened levelled then the hard earth
imbedded with fragments of granite, and upon this
by the solid rocks of granite accurately fitted together
and Joined with the same cement If the stone does not
most durable piece OF pavement in the city.
d STREET DrALrRs-while the corporation have got
their hands in, and about to remove tho awning
posts from Nassau STREET will they not enforce the laws
respecting the vendors of unrpe fruit root beer and
peanuts on our sidewalks There three very
worthy dealers who monopolize than one-half the
sidewalk Of crowded street. Though not wishing to
interfere with private enterprise, yet when it becomes
nuisance to the public, it had better be checked
EMEurE.-About o'clock, yesterday, P. NJ bit of
fight took place, in merchants store in Cedar street,
which caused considerable excitement among those
doing business in that part Of the city One of the prin
cipals gentlema n whose countenance is familiar
to those the good things of this world in the
tea Of the City Hall, and merchant; and the
other young man. the of partner Of him of tea
celebrity The cause of dispute was some often.
sve epthet, uttered against the young mans father,
ordered leave the premises but not obeyng the
quickly desired he of the tea took the
young by the throat unawares and throtted him.
The latter had opportunity Of making any resistance,
and his opponent maintained his hold until he drag
ged off by partner He then walked to the glass and
adjusted his shirt plaits, which considerably ruff
fed in the squabble The next time the tea room
ueman attempts to throttle the Young man. he will meet
different reception and perhaps the result may not be
agreeable as he would wish. Young men and very
old gentlemen should be protected.
CoRoNER's OFFICE, August 5-Found Drowned.-The
held inquest at the foot Of 26h street. the
body of unknown apparently about SO years Of
age who found floating in the North River foot Of
the above street supposed at first to be the body
of Mr. Babin but such not the fact In the pocket
Of the deceased found sheet of manuscript in Ger
man, and some private accounts He was about feet
inches in height grey hair, and short wbiskers Had
been in the water apparently about twenty hours
Verdict, found drowned.