The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-08-05

New YoRx DEMocRAcY AND Mr.. DALDAs-We under
many Hail. by the democrats Of this city for the purpose
OF appointing committee of two hundred who will
coed 70 Philadelphia and meet the Hon. Vice President
after the adjournment Of Congress. They viii congra
ulate him upon the honest which they consider
he has pursued the Vice President will discaim they
will thank him for his vote the tariff his excellency
will bow and then they will invite him to dinner. This
will be very gratifying to his exceency provided two
the tariff Of a. do not consider the compliment iron
ica and give them coard reception but two humid
red OF our hardsted democrats should into col
ision with the same number of Moyamensing boys
pecaly after the dinner fear that the city of brother
is
manifestation on the part of the New Workers may be
with eye to the Presidential election As the Spanish
say, QUEEN sabe l? MIR. Dallas like John Quincy
Adams, old eloquent" and has many friends
who would wish to push him one step higher.
COMMON CouNcIL-Both Boards met last evening for
the Fire Department and the adoption of resolution inf
favor of d:banding Engine Companies, NosI %, 81
ried by vote Of Is to p Nothing further of interest
was brought up for action in either Board.
CALIFORNIA VoLusrEERs.-The enrolment for the
regiment Of mounted 'men, goes swimmingly. AL
ready half the number is made up and before week
the complement will be obtained. They will be inspect
at their on the corner Of Christie and De-
lsncy street Our enterprsing youth. who are now
going away for want Of employment have a glorious
SiaLIrAar.-The Brooklyn City Guard Passed by our
Office yesterday afternoon their route to embark for
credit upon our State volunteers. Bythebye if the
for few days how much would be necessary for 900
for two years. Echo answers, how much?
THE STEAMBOAT OREeoN.-Ths magnificent steamer
is now under the command of Captain Seth Thayer,
whose experience in the navigation of Long Island
Sound is very great He is well known to the Eastern
travelling public and all who have placed them.
selves in his charge give him the preference again The
Ore is ofcered from the highest to the lowest by
those having great experience in the different depart
O
boat captains that she is as safe in passing through Hur
gate, as any boat aaoat With Captain Thayer in
own drawing room The Oregon is object Of curio-
sy and it worth trip to eisurely examine the mag
ers have SO lavishly provided. We do not know of
more agreeable, OF pleasanter way to reach Boston
saturday afternoon. hi. il trsmsndous country,
with every thing else, and have a very great insu.
is making ss great The s os
American aloe, now exhibiting in Broadway, is
in the vegetable world Go and see her, and if that
don satisfy you take trip in her and If you don't ac-
knowledge it then. you are beyond hope
GRAND ExcuRHoS-The steamboat Excelsior makes
pic mic and cotllion excursion TO Vsrplancks Point
From what we know Of the Committee of Arrangements,
We have no doubt will be agreeable affair All
we can is go and The particulars will be found
in an adver tsement in our column.
BEecARs IN THE PARx.-will the night or evening pc
lice direct their persons in such that their
shine upon the troops of boys and girls who cluster
in and about the park for the purpose of begging They
now have become independent that if they refused
they pour out volley Of oaths upon the who de-
MES their pathetic appeals The writer of this was d.
rected last evening by of them, who in company
with his starving little sister," asked useessy for
bread money, to 60 to place than in tho
habit of visiting
NEARLY A MIsrAKE-we came very near being gull
y OF an act OF mpolteness last evening In passing by
certain house down town observed two beautifully
gded lamps in front of door, and feeling rather oyster
y inclined were about to enter till the
thought struck that Washngtons former head quar-
merely point the residence of of city digni
taries.
AWNING Posrs-Thc occupants of houses and stores
in Nassau street yesterday served with printed
bill requiring them to the awning posts within
three days under penalty of five dollars for day
shall cheerfuy comply with the summons. By the by,
would il not be well for the Common Council to direct
their attention the sidewalks of the same street aud
require the door steps that cause many accidents
moved likewise Nassau street, is Of the bust
est thoroughfares in the city, and with little improve
ment could be made pleasant and convenient for the
thousands who daily and hourly traverse IT, 1t would
not be amis to clear the street Of the iron ratings too
CoRoNERs OFFIcR-The Coroner was called to hold an
inquest yesterday the body Of Peter Mabie aged ~
years. This is the man who upset from a small
boat Sunday by the steamboat John Fitch The body
found floating in the river foot of Goth street. Amin
quest will be held to-day.
SrEcrE.-Eighty-three thousand dollars in spe-
Gle was received here yesterday from the land Off
ces above. j. A Hefenstein the receiver at Milwaukee
Dyer, the receiver at Chcago, brought down. the
same boat, $2s 900 and Gen Van Antwerp the recei
yer at Fairfield, Iowa. brought down. on the Laclede,
oOoai OF which was deposited in the state Bank o.