The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-04-08
City Illtelllgonsce.

The wEArHrR.-Yesterday was another fine spring.
,trest sb ., tne sn' sort me In Wall
out continued nne.
TME srnEErs:-The utmost activity prevails nearly
In all quarters about the city in paving and cleaning the
condition-particulsriy in the vicinity Of Broadway
Enn :, rs broke out Yesterday morning in the
Steuvenel, glass cutter. II was promptly put out.
The FAIR OF THE TRANSFORMATIONS CHuNcH AT
THE MINERVA hooMs.Among the many ways in which
the charities OF the public have been appealed in be-
half of the suerngs Of famine stricken Ireland this is
perhaps the most congenia to Christian philanthropy.
II appears that In making the purchase of the Trans
fgurstion Church. the poor and Jealous members with
noble hearts and open hands advanced the money the
extent Of SOME $4,000 church securities The awful
state Of the affairs of Ireland appeals painfully to the
feelings of kindred and friends here and urgency Of
the requires them to realize the church as
speedily possible In order that wants which can know
no delay may be promptly relieved Under these circum
1t Is necessary for the church to raise $4,000 and
OF this sum certain municent gentlemen tender $4,000
II the remaining 81 500 be procured To effect this
the ladies Of the church. with that wonted grace and
ergy which ever characterizes the movements of the
farcr portion of humanity have projected the present
fair in order to discharge the claims Of those poor
bers whom the calls Of distressed Ireland
nearly than the public at large SO high and holy an
object will not be without its Upon visiting the
assortment of useful and fancy articles which Of them
selves offer great Inducements to purchasers few Of
which we cnumerate At the postofce, which is imme
diately opposite the entrance very valuable diamond
ring to be disposed of by chances At table spcn
did fire screen and of Chinese insects
superb embroidered chair the handiwork Of the lady
who has 1t in charge-really beautiful three hand
silver tray four elegant Bibles and prayer books,
and variety of caps, aprons and other useful things
FIVE elegant work table and fancy bedstead six large
wax doll seven, work boxes, mechanical toys, very
curious and rich head ornaments eight lacquered Ia
BILE nine contains tempting array Of refreshments Of
all kinds pyramids and rich cakes ten handsome toilet
table large doll eleven, elegant picture The Ma
dona, and a carving inlwood, :" The Annuncation''
AURORA BoREALIs.-The northern part of the
heavens beautifully illuminated last night by the
appearance Of this phenomenon which created much ad
mraion from crowds in all parts of the city The APP
pearance Of the boreals would to indicate
according to the Oldest inhabitant change for the
better in the weather We may soon therefore look
for real spring weather
DEATH ny APorLExY.-The Coroner was called to hold
IN inquest yesterday at the Finance Hotel No West
street. the body Of James Morgan native of England
aged so years, who retired to bed Tuesday evening
about O'Clock, in his usual health, and found In
few hours afterwards In speechess state and died be-
fore medical aid could be obtained Verdict death by
apoplexy
DEATH DRoPsY.-The Coroner held inquest
yesterday ut the Of Pearl and Elm streets the
body Of Ann Eliza Kelly native Of Ireland, aged rs
years who came to her death by dropsy. Verdict
cordingly
DEATH OF AN EMiGRANr.-Thc Coroner also held
Inquest at No. "a Mulberry street. the body Of Cnthe
rine Caughlin native of Ireland aged forty years. who
arrived Mt this port from Liverpool In the packet ship
Columbia, Tuesday last, and died shortly after land
ing from the vessel from bowel complaint and debility,
produced by sea Sickness &c. Verdict accordingly