The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-07-17
City Intelligence.


gallant Captain Zabrsks its way through this city,
indefinitely postponed In consequence Of the
rival Of the body which will arrive about the Goth
inst. Due notice will be given and the order Of
arrangements published will be observed.
WARD SCHOOL No. Am examination Of the pupils
Of this school took place yesterday before select audi
consisting principally Of ades-and the answering
of the pupils in the various departments highly
dable both to themselves and their teachers About
1000 scholars attend this schooboh male and female
and the pupils instructed in addition to the ord
nary branches Of sound English education, in Latin,
French music and in all the higher branches Several of
the pupils in their answeriDg both in the minor and
classes would have done credit to any Of
leading seminares, and show the advanced and inn
proved system Of scholastic education adopted at
present in ward schools The appearance ofthe pu
pills. their healthfu looks the order and regularity
thorough ventstion-show the and attention paid
to the pupils in this essential point The County su-
pn tSs oecssom MIR W. Kennedy is principal Of the
school. These examinations conducted publicly must
have excellent effect amongst the pupils and create
suits The ward schools in the cid general,
Quoted In manner highly creditabe, and are Of i'm
mense advantage to the public
The WEArHEa-The Thermometer stood yesterday at
s In the shade and we had an agreeable breeze
throughout the day.
FmE-A fire occurred yesterday morning about
o'clock the of Barclay and Greenwich Streets
In the trunk factory belonging to j. Nodne The fire
quickly put out by aid of the fire companies. DAM
age trining.
naval architecture, the Chinese Junk, now be
at tho outside pier Of Castle Garden We have visited
nSo vs.
must term museum, there all the curious articles
worn by the Chinese, are exhibted-the ladies' and
gentemen's shoes; various descriptions Of guns and
swords; the Mandarn's coat and q number of other
novel matters The admission to the junk, through
Castle Garden Ia only rs cents This curious sight
and, doubt, 1t will be visited by thousands
MOVEMENTS OF rHr BosroN FiREMEN, No. l6-THuIR
DErARTuRE.-We feel additional pleasure in noticing
to themselves and to our hospitabe IRE companies who
forward to dispense the Inequalities VI this
sister city to their brother remen belong to
ter State. new era has come upon In relation to
this important arm Of national protection and vel
fare and in the visit Of our Boston friends, and
the cordial and enthusiastic reception they have
met with In this and neighboring cities,
We have had proof of the high capabilities
the sSosncy and admirable discipline that exist
tced the sersnads to the Chief Engineer and his
reception Of the guests also Of their visit
No 10 conducted their guests to the engine ouse Of
No. 49, where after partakng Of sumptuous repast,
the Bostonians invited TO trial Of skill and ability
which ereetusby tested the relative powers of en-
gines and company. The company were, hereupon,
BY Invitation Of the ar.men Of Jersey city introduced
Tnatched Cottage whore they received hearty well
come under the auspices of engine companies Nos.
and q Of that city, display OF fireworks having been
tastefuy prepared for the occasion. They again re-
turned to their eadquarters the Shakespeare HOTEL
where they were literally and Hospitality entertained.
Faggs celebrated brass band had through the press in
vited their friends to musical treat impromptu,
which drew together a amounting to seve-
raj hundreds, and 1t estimated that less than
1000 paid passing visit during the evening Theband
is progressive as the scientific age in which live
Need say that the reputation If Boston artists held
its characteristic sway upon the occasion! Then
entertainment by Co No. 49, The guests also visit
ed the Chinese Junk, by invitation Thence they pro-
ceeded to BROOKLYN, where they received by
panies Nos and l3 and also by the authorities who
entertained them. The only painful incident attend
ing the whole Of this excursion, from the fact
that the companies had to pass the residence Of Mr.
VIM. Whitney, Treasurer Of the Brooklyn FIRE
panies whose wife lost her lite In rescung her child from
fire the preceding night. The companies and bands
passed the premises 10 solemn silence IRON brooaiyI
comyssles Mes y 10, and w. with their bands 10 n