The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-01-04
City Intelligence.

City Int diligence.
PRESERVATION OF SwoBp.--The intere sting ceremo
ny Of presenting sword to Lieut. David scannell OF
Company c, Of the New York Regiment Of Volunteers,
took place yesterday in camp, at Fort Hamilton The
sword lisa beautiful piece of workmanship and pre-
sented to Lieut. by the Champion Order of Clever Eel
lows, and very clever affair it 1t presented
with few neat and chaste remarks by Mr. John s. Aus.
tin the Grand Counsel 1t was received by Lieut. s. IN
speech short and sweet, but very appropriate After
tanment equal to that which was prepared for Arists
Just before the battle Of Resaca de Ia Palma but which
reIished by our own brave soldiers after that xh The
sword is gold mounted with silver scsbbard, and looks
II would cut The inscription on the scsbbard is
Presented to 1t. David scanneli,
of the New York Volunteers, by
the Champion Order OF
Clever Fellows, a mark OF On
respect and esteem,
Dec 81 1876
In the hands Of 1t it is destined to he Of some service
in conquering piece of Mexico It will never be dis
graeed In his hands.
Qua voLuSrEERs-There was little difficulty yes.
transports Cathane and Isabella 1t appears that FIVE
companies ready, but they had received no pay,
little delay Co.'S and embarked then the turn
ofCo c. They refused to CO. but Lieut. scanne stepped
they then went on poard. The means of embarkation
bad. II is expected that the whole regiment will
sail in four or fvo days-perhaps for Tampico.
MURDER CAsK.-The of Russ, for the murder of
his wife is set down in the Court OF Oyer and Termi
ner for trial, this morning.
TIE WEArHrR-we have had April weather for the
last few days There is degree Of mdness about the
weather unusual at this season Of the year. which has
called forth the remarks of almost every citizen The
Oldest inhabitant" does not recoec finer weather at
this season of the year.
COMMON Courcr.-Both Boards Of Aldermen meet this
evening tat o'clock
FIaE-A fire bI oke out at No Catharne street, in
umbrella store and promptly put out through the
exertions Of the police.
TAMMANY SOCIETY," BALL-THE EieRrH OF JANUARY.-
The great ball of the season near at hand We are IN
formed privilege Of attending this glorious iest
open to all who may wish to attend tickets
yet hand, and can be had application to either OF
the committee Of arrange%ents II we are rghuy I'M ,nl
shall surpsss spendor and magnhcence all former balls
held in Of the important event that trans
pired on this glorious day
will deliver his second lecture on ancient Egyptian
Archaeology, the Mechanics Hail. this evening. and
and curositiss. Mr. Gliddons long residence in the
East and his interchangeable researches in the lore OF the
capable of treating of this interesting subject in
manner which will please and instruct all who may
hisy Centuries &C embaimsdWi be- exhibited in the
course of the evening.
Expects OF SEpucrIoN-As officer Wilson, OF the
18th ward going his rounds on Saturday Night he
dlsCOvereC quNc BoOu looking young WoHuut VI soiy
genteel appearance, sitting stoop at the cor
of Broadway and Houston street. moaning loudly ap
pareny in great agony. Upon the officer Lifting her up,
he discovered enciente and then evidently
effected with labor pains. Consequently he conveyed
her at to the Asylum in Marion street. out
refused admttance therefore, the ohcer haa out one
alternative which convey this unfortunate creature
to the 10Th ward station house. whore she related the
following story: She said her Julia Thompson,
about years age horn in the western part OF New
York and lately from Utica where she had been seduc-
ed by DR.. H. and brought to this city, living Tor
short time at No. 1850 Sullivan ST. but left in conse
quence the death the landady and w to live at
another place, which she refused to name when
finding herself far advanced in pregnancy, as above
stated and near her time Of aceouchpemf the pains
having commenced, and fearful OF an exposure
in her new Broadway house. therefore to avoid
this horror she from her bed at ]? O'CLOCK on
Saturday night and while in fit Of despair she left the
house. taking with her few articles oil clstnng 70
seek a shelter, she knew not where, and wouio III all
probability have committed suicide from the state Of
She was in had been for the kind and humane treat
ment OF the above officer. DR.. Grswotd OF 4h street.
Yves called in by Captain Brown, to attend her, and
lady residing opposite the station house, was
remarkably kind in furnishing necessary clothing or
the OF the unfortunate sufferer
ACCIDENTAL man named Weir broke his leg in Mad
son yesterday morning, and was taken to the
city hospital
The RESULT OF INrEMPEaANcE.-The Coroner waa
called yesterday to hold an inquest upon tho body oil
John Marsh, native of Ireland aged 30 years who
found in the street Saturday afternoon IN sta
ofnoxication He placed in cell in the city prison
where he died time during the night verdict
death by congestion Of the brain