The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-01-06
City Intelligence.

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| PaEsgNrArIos OF swoHps-A large number Of citi-
zens and members Of the police department. met last
the presentation OF handsome sword six barrel pistol
and epauletes, TO Lieut. Will am Taylor and Lieut. Fran
els Boyle belonging TO the first regiment Of New York
Volunisers at Fort Hamilton. ready to embark for
Mexico The meeting called to order, and on mo-
ton OF Mr. Dennston, Aldermen Meseros was made
President; Vice, Alderman Compton and Roberts Sec
rotary. william Eccles Offender.
| Alderman MrstR rose and returned thanks for
ate manner, when Lieut. Boyle was called and re-
ceived the sword, pistol end epaulettes from Mr..
Richard French. who was deputed to make the pre-
sentation Lieut. Taylor was next presented with the
like equipments, by Mr.. VIM shaler, both of which
were accompanied with appropriate and patriotic speech
es which were responded to by the soldiers in feelings
Of heartfelt gratitude, showing determined spirit,
which will eventually prove credabla to themselves,
psrtook OF champagne when many patriotic toass
given, together with many funny Ones which resulted
in the meeting separating, well pleased with the whole
affair.
ANorHER LAUNcH-The steamboat building in
the yard Of W. H. Brown, foot Of 18th street, will be
launched this morning 10 O'clock She destined for
the outside route Boston, and constructed Of the
best materials money could purchasecopper fsstened
and in every respect calculated to render service end
comfort. Her cabins state rooms &c will be supplied
with every convenience requisite to ensure satisfaction
She is go feet long, 80 feet beam and 10 foot hold The
engine is from II. H. Durham K Co.'s Archimdes foun
dry and il said to be mastery piece Of workmanship
The capacity of cylinder 90 inches by II feet s'Iske
3}s feet diameter and ga fee, face is expected that
she WILL under almost circumstances and in the face
ktLOvldence
the steamboat train.
sEvKNrHDAr BArrrsr Mrssoss.-The ship Hovqua,
Capt Palmer which sailed yesterday for Canton, took
out besides the Rev Mr. Lord aud LADY, two
and hair wives of the Sevcnh-day Baptist denomination
Rev. s. Carpenter and LADY, and Rev. N. Wardner
and lady These the first missionaries sent out
by that people The services formally desg mating them
to their field OF labor took place at Plain6ed j., on
the evening of the sist u The exercises of the coca
T. B. Brown of New York. commenced by reading
lect portions of scripture, and followed with address
to the audience upon the claims OF foreign MISSIONS the
influences which had led to the selection Of China the
field oil labor and the homogeneous presented in that
held The missionaries then gave. each one short ad
occasion kev L. Crandall, of Rhode Island. followed
with prayer dedicsting them to the work Rev G.. B
Utter OF this city, gave the CHARGE embracing their ia
sucons and the right hand Of fellowship behalf Of
the churches was given by Rev, MIR. GiIett, of New
Market, N. }.
ment in another part Of our paper, that an adjourned
meeting of the Medical profession of the city il to be
way, receive the report of committee that was
Gently appointed TO prepare constitution and bylaws
ment in which nearly ali the prominent physicans Of
the city are engaged.
FmE-A fire occurred last night about 81 O'Clock, in
the book and stationary store belonging to Henry M
Onderdenk, No 10 John street. The fire originated be-
hind the counter, and was first discovered by John w.
Whitney the private Waterman in John street. to whose
active cxertOns in procuring the prompt attendance Of
were ex,ngui.hed by the efficient services Of the engine
understand the premises were insured.
WELL CAvED Ix-A large portion ofthe sidewalk with
in three doors OF RivnKton in Suffolk street. caved in
carly on esterday morning where pump had been To-
Gated man was nearly buried in the chasm, but e.
capped without injury.
DEATH BY AropLxxY.-The coroner was called yester-
day to hold inquest at No. l02 Washington street,
the body Of q woman named Mary Conlan, native of
Ireland. aged 81 years. who fell down fit yesterday
morning. and almost Immediately expired
Police Intelligence.
!. Grand Larceny-uficer Stephens Of the lower 20.
lice, arrested yesterday man by the name Of Andrew
Holden charge OF stealing an ACCORDION valued at
$50 also locking gla,, valued at So the property Of
it appears stolen at the great fire in July year
ago. and have been traced to this in whose pos
session the property found. Committed for examin
Bugiwy-Oficer Moran, Of the 18th ward, arrested,
last Zig ht man called Barney RUSSELL on charge Of
Nurglariously entering the slaughter.house owned by
Joseph c. Appeby, in Pitt street Locked up by Justice
On the "Lihn-Two black chaps, called Sam Jackson
and Charles smith, caught in the act of carrying
of two silk from the store of Mr. Chichester,
Of the 4th ward and arrested in an alley in Leonard ST.
and the property recovered. Justice Timpson commit
ted them both for trial.
SeaIing Standardization Dwyer of tho LIST ward
arrested yesterday man called James Stewart on
suspicion of stealing FIVE soveregns from Michael Block
P.tt Larcenies.-Oficer Chadwick, of the I'd ward,
arrested yesterday fellow called John ngraham, on
charge OF stealing bag of feathers.
John Smith and James McLane were both caught yes
terday in the of stealing box of himbles and two
knives, from store in CT eenwich street.
arrest If Rioters-0aicer McDougal OF the 5th ward
arrested yesterday the following Duchmen on charge
of fighting and roting in Anthony street, years
day John Ehrek, Catne EhrCk, John Bruce, Henry
Dell and Frederick Siuike. They were severally held
to bail to answer at court by Justice Osborne.
Escaped-A Scotchman by the name of Charles Nc.
Donald O'Neil, who was under arrest and awaiting an
examination charge of sabbing Peter Garner in tho
eye with knife from the 81 district police court
! Jefferson market, yesterday morning.
Board OF Supervisors.
The Mayor presiding The minutes Of tho last meet.