The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-04-25

city Intelligence.
THE WEArnEa.-Ysstsrday was hns dry day; the air
cool and bracing
FImE-A fire broke out at No. 10 Fulton street. yester
day morning in the store occupied by Mr. Smith II
was promptly put out Damage triang
Ho FOR MExIco.-Several wagons belonging to the
U. g. Army were taken yesterday through Madison and
Caharne streets designed for use Of our gallant
troops In Mexico. They were well built according to
the usual model
FATAL AccIpEST.-On the 18th inst. Jas Mcyocan
native Of Connecticut aged 81 years. proceeded with
several others to Fort Tompkns Staten Island to fire
salute by way of celebrating the victories achieved in
Mexico and after ramming the gun for the twenty
seventh time imprudenty stood in front Of it, dis
by firing the gun, his position observed
by the attending at the vent who
piece the contents killing Mcvocan, and carrying him
about fifteen feet into the air and severely nurng
him that he died in the city hospital yesterday whittier
he taken for surgical aid The coroner held in
quest and the jury rendered verdict that he to
his death by being accidentally injured while firing
salute.
hold an inquest the body Of John F. Clark, native
this city aged Sd years, who was seized with fit in
the street Friday afternoon and died shortly after
wards. Verdict, death by apoplexy
MEETING or TIE BROOKLYN COMMON COUNCIL on
HOARD MAcEpoNIsN.The fathers of our sister city
met day or two since board this fine frigate and
were received with the usual courtesy of the command
err and his ofcers After moderate collation. of ships
fare the following sentiments were given -
BY Alderman CRoss-The Macedonian and her noble
commander-nay she have speedy and prosperous
voyage and may her mission be the means Of relieving
the starvation in Ireland and scotlandgving honor to
the people and government that send her.
To which Commodore DEKAY replied in brief and
appropriate speech concluding with toast In honor Of
By Alderman BraorSMrhe various relief committees
may they for the honor Of the in which they
engaged and of the country In which they live reconcile
all differences and forthwith ill up the hold Of the Ma
cedonian
By Alderman Rosrnrs-To the Macedonian with her
crew-may she DO successful in her voysge-and may
this country be able to supply all Europe in time Of need
whether sent by ships Of war peace.
In to this toast the Rev Joseph Burke Chap
| lain Of the ship repeated the following ode -
TO THE MACEDONIAN.
The cry from Erin waited DER
The oceans to this free shore
Ia heard, and Freedoms respond
In Freedom accents bold, yet fond
Erin nurse of honest men,
Theme Of evry patriot pen,
have loved thec since the hour
Sorrow, like winter shower
Filled thy sunken oye with grief
Now we bring thee joy, relief.
Hail, then, brilliant ship Of war,
Now glorious guiding star;
Thou the winged dove Of peace,
Givst my country free release
From Famine ! Horror Sorrow Woe.
Be thou blessed, where'er thou go.
Float thee on, thou angel child,
Charity's own freighted dove;
May breeEes soft and zephyrs mild,
Watt thee from Heaven above.
By Aid. SrEBB,Ns.-To tho worthy chief Of the Mace
destination; may his freight be the saving
horrid Of all Decentralization
By Aid CocHRANE.-Commodore De Kay-May he
have the prayers Of all good for his prosperity in
the laudable in which he is engaged
To this toast Com. DEKAY replied by stating that he
this subject In all parts Of the country-that in Wash
ngton all people, Of every political complexion, seemed
to vie with each other in seeking to advance his objects
cause, he thought he had right to hope for the well
wishing Of all good men.
By Alderman SrANBuRy-The health Of the Macedoni-
anMay they present the compliments Of the advocates
of his principles In America to the very reverend Theo
bald Matthew, d. D., and ask him to visit
By Alderman srIsoLA-A full cargo to the Macedonian
and happy accomplishm ent Of her obects-May those
who would be nimica to her live long enough
feel the effects Of their influence.
The gentlemen composing tho party then retired wish
ing all health to tho good rgate and her gallant people
farmers CLuB, April 20.-Mr. Lawrence in the
chair. Tuesday being of the semmonthy days
Of citing, the attendance limited, far regard
cd agricultural members, many Of whom, of course,
their professions at home and in carrying the
portant theories they derived during their attendance
the winter months at the sessions Of the club The
usual quantity of transations from the transactions
the horticultural Society Of Paris read possessing
no interest regards this climate but incidentally ef
ctve as showing in one instance the great
that youth may derive from the cultivation Of the
sciences OF botany horticulture, Horticulture, &C. One
OF the papers contained the query Can the potatoe
continue to in the earth when the vegetation of
their stalks and leaves suspended by cold This
the Developments Of vegetation in cellars. cactus
was produced with reddish streak in the stem. which
elected long and scientific discussion whether the red
blood was generated in tho root of the plant. This
being an important query, occupied the attention of
the club in discussion between Professor Mapes
and Mr.. Smith, whose opinions materially diff
fered ON the and origin Of the sanguina-
ry fluid, that, we regret to say, the edfying topic
had to yield to the discussion Of certainly less
important but to farmers more interesting information
the potato. The red fluid in the cactus" fear
will remain an enigma, as indssouble the milk in
the nut. A paper, tho advantages
Of propagating potatoes from seed, read
Professor Mapes of opinion that the diseased
potato possessed potash, that article, applied
manure would rectif the absence Of the ingredient in
which no sustained by Judge Van Wycke. Mr.
Fay from Southboro' Mass, gave it as his opinion
founded experience, that the following recipe will
secure sound crop of potato, If judicously applied
quart Of fine salt four quarts of plaster Of Paris
well mixed and TO which, afterwards, is added Eve
quarts of wood ashes this is to be applied top
ing to the hills two three days before hoeing
wedding He considers the great secret in preventing
rot lies in salt This gentleman recommended not
digging Of potatoes till November The object of salt
Is to keep down the ammonia He considers that eight
hills should in the degenerate state Of the potato pro-
duce bushel The Club proceeded to the distribution
of gratis, &C.; and, finally, adjourned.
LAW Intelligence.
SUPERIOR CoURr, April 25-Beforc Judge Oakley
Hall Harrison.-A juror withdrawn in this
cause consequence Of this being the day term
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