The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-07-10
New Books.

DoaGErT's New YoRK CITY DiREcToRy, FOR 1S&7 AID
ls4s-Published by John Doggett, Jr No 1855 Broad
wayThe Directory for this year is out and in point
of interest and value is the bst issued in this city
We learn from the publishers address to the public that
the number of in the Directory, for 1885, was
$685. and that the number In this years l9 being
increase of 1871. This is work which citizen
should be without. When people Of the great
this Directory requires we think It the meanest thing
for such Of them need its not to purchase
Of WSh there ae mo-
vested rights the decision Of IN Eastern Judge to the
contrary but no man OF honor or prn
ciple would ever ask the loan of directory.
The EVIL TENDENCIES OF CORPORAL PUNISHMENT,
AS MEANS or MORAL DISCIPLINE IN FAMILIES AND
scHooLs-By Lyman Cobb-Mark II: Newman & Co.,
1893 BroadwayOne of the most valuable and interest
ing works published in long time. We commend 1t to
the attentive perusal Of all parents and
and express hope that II will drive from families and
schools the rod, which, in the words Of the author
"debases and degrades our youth"
THE AMERICAN ARcHIrEcr.-C. NJ Saxton No. 205
Broadway.-We have received the second number of
this valuable work. and only repeat what said Of
1t former OCCASION that 1t is an excellent pubca
tion and well deserving Of patronage
ISABEL OF BAVARIA, OR THE CHRONICLES OF FRANCE
FOR THE REIGN OF CHARLES THE SrxrH-Wilams
Brothers, "a Ann streetThis is another work by Alex
ander Dumas and equals the previous by the
author in every respect The awaits 1t as fol-
lowed the Court of Monte Christie, sc.
City Intelligence.
MEETING
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE OF Books, SC, &c.-A
select meeting took place last evening at Clinton Hail.
about O'Clock, his Honor the Mayor in the chair,
response to Mr. A. rather through him to
the French for the liberal donations in the
shape OF books and national which have been
lately forwarded to this country from France.
On motion Of Hon. Benjamin F. Butler, ex- Governor
W. c. Bouck, Luther Bradish, r. H. Morris w p Hall,
w. +. Hsvemeyer, Ogden Hoffman, A. II. Mickle and A.
II. Megs were unanimously appointed Vice Presidents.
Secretaries-D T. Valentine, (secretary Of the Board
I (.rtsa r and
Crosby
Mr. VArrEMARn briefly. addressed the meeting, and
explained the objects, in forwarding the works
ferred to by the French nation. His remarks
ceived with warm applause.
After remarks from other speakers,
DIR. WAISwRiaHr moved that committee be appoint
ed to make suitable response address, and resolutions
in reply to France.
The following committee were then appointed Drs.
Wainwright Pise, B. +. Butler, s. g. Raymond, T. X.
Fulton, and w. A. Walker.
The following resolutions hereupon proposed and
Resolved That we regard the plan for the mutual in
terchange between nations Of specimens Of natural his
devised by Mr. Alexander Vatemare, and to the propa
cation Of which he has 30 long and ontrngy devoted
slime and talents as wise and happy means OF diff
using knowledge and promoting peace and brotherhood
Resolved That take pleasure in expressing our high
Of the enthusiasm, dsnterestedness and perse-
with which Mr. Vattemare has pursued his great
object and that we congratulate him on the success
which has already crowned his labors, and which, we
the lasting existence of his plan.
Resolved That while the costly and useful books and
documents with which MIR. Vattemare has been charged
by his Majesty the King of the French and by the Cham
Der Of Deputies the Minister OF Public Instruction, and
other authorities and institutions of France, for the
Congress of the United States and for various other
bodies and institutions In country should be re-
ceved with the respect due to their intrinsic value and
to the distinguished sources from which they come they
possess, in eyes, more precious interest, as to-
kens Of the good will Of the French nation towards the
people of the United States and that cordially reci
procae this sentiment with lively remembrance of an.
cent obligations, and In the pleasing hope Of continued
and increasing friendship between the two countries
Resolved That as inhabitants Of the city Of New York
and in view Of the correspo ndence opened through the
agency Of Mr. Vaemse between this city and the city
of Paris feel ourselves specially called upon express
towards the inhabitants Of that great and renowned
metropolis friendly regards and sincere good wishes
Resolved That these resolutions be signed by the Pre-
sdent the Vice Presidents and the Secretaries of this
meeting, and published with the proceedings Of this
meeting; and that copy be communicated by the Sc
cretaries to MIR Vattemsre.
The meeting hereupon separated.
degrees yesterday and the day not dsegreeabe
favored with light breeze, rather pun of
air, during the day.
Sun srRoxE.--A man who received q sun stroke in
the vicinity of goth street. 9Th avenue yester
day removed to the city hospital His name is DAILY and
his recovery Is doubtful
ARRIVAL OF EMIoRANr PAssENeERs.-The number of
emigr INT passengers arrived at this port during Thurs
day, from foreign ports amounted to 952.
FrREsA fire occurred at No SO Roosevelt street yes
terday morning, about O'clock in a small paint store
The contents were destroyed
Another FIRE occurred at No 500 Bovery Yesterday
forenoon, oceasioned In consequence of matches
being lighted by children on the premises.
Ngw Fly on TRrp CAr.nibLAR TRAs.-We have