The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-08-10

CITY Intelligence
TIE BRAziLIAs sLAvEs--THrIR ESCAPE OUT OF Ell
DRIDeE srnEEr PnIsor.-Our community have been
thrown into exctenent during the last few weeks
in relation to the seizure Of the Brazilian slaves and
the argument had in the law courts In relation TO thar
on writ Of haJeas corpus The slaves were renamed
during several days, and were again sent back in
to 6sv
and are now, doubtless, on their way to Canada
There much mystery about the whole affair and ru-
mors Of Sorts shades and colors rife We under
the keeper alleges that be the keys Of the
prison. usual In his own room This makes the mys-
terry more mysterious STILL The abolitionists are said
have had something to do in the matter and many
parties said to be concerned In the affair We ex
pect to have all particulars In q few days
The Of the slaves were Da Costa and Da
Rocha. IL agreed by counsel both sides that
they should appear before Judge Oakley to the
their unexpected departure has set at ntr
cate question During their stay In Eldridge street
were conversed with through interpreter. We un-
they also visited by Of their profess
Who told tSs turnkey thew were let 40
harm could come the Sheriff the keeper of the
night, the turnkey put them into their cells the
second story Of the prison. At 10 O'Clock the doors
and tine hung the E. keys the
the morning and went to let them out he found they
were gone. He then questioned the prisoners as to
their knowledge In the matter and the only informa-
ton he could get was that they were known to be
asleep at l o'clock in the morning. but what
became lof them after no one could tell The keeper
and his deputy, both made adavits detailing the facts
above stated and positively denied all knowledge Of
The Brazilian Captain his counsel appeared before
Judge Oakley yesterday, and obtained time until to-
morrow his morLins to make their return to the writ
of habess corpus granted on Friday by the Judge
THE WEArHER.-Yes yesterday had another wet and
hazy sort of day. and the streets actually
with mud filth and gutter in all parts Of our CITY, The
streets still out for the broom and brush The
little street sweepers made few pence yesterday In
sweeping the We trust that city fathers
will not impose q prohibiting tax upon the industry Of
little street swsspers, who work upon their own
hook" independent Of patronage. The Of cabs
sweepers for keeping the ways properly cleaned
We trust thcy will be protected from all ag-
useful body particularly during the wet days,
whom the corporation scavengers 1t would appear
O'Clock r NJ, we had heavy rain and thunder storm,
accompanied with lightning. The rain down in
ana swept tas pretty clean The wss
tor stood ut 70 degrees.
FIRE.-A fire was discoversd.on Sunday at No 1877
Stanton street 1t originated In consequence Of bss
ket Of shavngs taking fire. 1t promptly put out
Damage tridng.
OFFICERS THE FRENCH STEAMER PHILADELPHIA
Captain Besson and his etat major, accompanied by
NJ Gaillard (of the house of Aymar Coz, and M. Le
come the exagent of the Heroult and de Handel Com
pany paid visit, yesterday morning. to Mayor B,ady
politely received, and conducted into the reception
where the usual courteses extended them
Of the corporation of our city We do not know If any
public demonstration will be made to the officers Of the
Philadelphia but 1t is no mstter-they are welcome to
our country.
per ball and musket, the former from Tampico, and
the latter from Tabasco They in possession of
taking Of Tuspsn The copper ball was Of some two
pounds weight say two inches in diameter The
brass, and has the crown and r. stamped upon the
lock- The volunteer who has these trophies feels proud
in their possession though his modesty prevents him
The CHINESE JUNx-We question If one of ten thou
sand of readers will visit China but they
all to do So they would without doubt learn all in
their power of the religion Of its inhabitants their
their customs They are not aware perhaps
that they have opportunity Of learning much
pire Yet it is fact BY visiting the junk in our
harbor they thing Of interest appertanng
structed BY Chinese shipwrishts~thsy win be In the
presence Of Chinese dolsthey converse with Chi
namenin fine they can see all that they could see in
the great city Of Pekin Canton for the Of two
shings; opportunity they had BEFORE and in
| all probability, never will have again.
MILITARY FuSEnAL.-About O'Clock yesterday, the
remains of the late Joseph Warren Brown aged a.
had been for long time connected with the corps
Of Tompkins Blues, being Of the pioneers of this
to their last resting place. in the Greenwood Cemetery
! The remains conveyed from No. 81 East Broad
| lamsnted deceased attached doing the military
honors The Independent Guards also the fune
raj Inc nearse containing the remains OF the deceas
succeeded the military and carriages contain
ing private friends and citizens followed An excellent
military band in attendance and performed some
pieces appropriate to the occasion Crowds accompanied
the funeral down Broadway, towards the South Ferry,
where the procession embarked for Greenwood Cemetery
where the remains inferred with due military
honors The rain that fell heavily at the time drenched
| the military companies rather ceverey.
| THE PARK-The Park is looking beautiful Just now,
and the grounds 10 fresh and luxuriant. We OBJ
served several aborers yesterday employed in moving
the grass which was and looking extremely healthy
The manure that had been placed there last winter and
spring has done essential service to the grounds in the
| Park
| HOSE COMPANY No. I've have observed that within
the last few very neat building has been erected
at No lao Madison street. for the accommo dalton Of
No. Eagle Hose Company The location is central,
and the building is neatly constructed in the ordinary
fern.
| ACCIDENTAL observation-disclosures Walters called
yesterday to hold inquest upon the body Of John
Conway native of Ireland aged - years. who came to
his death by being accidentally drowned while bathing
in the North River the foot Of Robinson street.
| Sunday evening. As the deceased excellent
swimmer, it is supposed that he seized with cramp
and thereby deprived of the Of sustaining himself
on the surface of the water