The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-07-26
City Intelligence.


which lasted during the eveningthe wind blowing from
the south In the early part of the day the thermome
who went to Hoboken, Williamsburgh, Coney Island,
Brooklyn, Staten Island and to various other parts Of
the surrounding neghborhood in the early part Of the
day. enjoyed the cool of the evening on their return
EXPECTED DuEL-We are informed that an affair. of
what falsely called honor about to take place in Phi
adelpha between member Of the Second City Troops,
and a member Of the State Troop, both Of whom are
highly respectable citizens Of native brtha German
and son Of the Green Isle We hope the police of our
ter and prevent the euson of blood question, the
difficulty arising from which could no doubt be explained
man who fights duel and kills his adversary is
dsrsr to all intens and purposes and all the water In
the Delaware would not suffice to wash out the STAIN
An EXCELLENT PLAN.-His Honor, Mayor Brady, has
deputed six policemen for special duty between Reade
and Dey Streets In order to attend to the
landing passengers from the various in that
vicinity, and render assistance to all and every person
who may require police service These detailed
from Of the town wards which renders them be.
yossbv expect to receive vors from policemen Of that
ward This system has been In operation for several
weeks past and has been found to to perfection
French STEAMER UNIoN As we stated in yester
days paper this fne steamer left her dock ut
four O'Clock Saturday in grand style down
the east river, and thence to On arriving at the
Battery she fred farewell salute to the city Of New
York by which all the gallant officers o. the MON have
been well received. The number Of guns was twen-
one but remarked with vexation that no answer
was made by the peace makers Of Governors Island
We could not ascertain the the French steam
er was adorned with the american nag at her
herself in the bay the Union went direct to the Mar
We that she passed the bar with
out accident and Is now good part OF the way to
Europe, where she will bring with last news, the
narration Of the kind and polite reception with which
she received in port and the wishes of
and America
THE CHINESE JUNK And we are going to lose
long cued friends and they again going to
brave the pers Of the deep sea- their route to Eng
land Our citizens who have not visited them will per-
haps regret 1t If they do not do previous to their
final departure, for of all the curious sights this
Is the most curious one that has ever been seen
in Gotham, except perhaps when good old Hen
drick Hudson made his first entrance into bay
and astounded the natives. We trust however,
captain will yet reconsider his rash resolve and not
and those Of our citizens who are ruscatipg, are ali
axious to her. and will be sorey disappointed at her
departure. No, our friends with the unpronouncable
names and astonishment proof countenances must not
be allowed to 1T least until we have all seen and sp
| preciated them.
ACCIDENTAL lad named Dyer, fell overheard at one
OF the wharves at Williamsburgh yesterday and was
drowned His body was not recovered up to late hour
BATHING AT THE WHARvEs.-This nuisance, long
complained Of should be promptly put an end to- as we
observed several grown boys with boards upon their
chins yesterday swimming during the day in the East
River, and elsewhere in the vicinity Of the wharves.
There is we apprehend, an ordinance in existence
which provides Tor such nuisance this during the
daytime. The police should look after such grown
boys Ms indulge IN swimming recreation in the MONDAY
In the vicinity of our wharves.
the arrival Of the late the Of the assze
and regulation OF the price Of bread Flour having
reached reasonably fair price, the public have looked
forward FOR the last few weeks-though in vain-for
fair sized loaf We hear of several who IKE their
own bread, and who speak largely upon an economical
plan they have adopted and t not be out OF place
to remark that the system is excellent one aordng
average saving Of nearly third of the prices ex
acted by the bakers The low price Of -four at
the Quiekness with which active housewife pre-
bread for the and the moderate charge Of
or three cents demanded at any Of domestic ba
keries where baking Ia carefully attended to. gives
cheap substantial economical and solid loaf of bread to
those who do not wish to bake at home We earnestly
recommend the plan for few weeks and feel
| 1t will bring the bakers to their senses.
Enthusiastically morning, fire was discovered OF
Ne. GA Broadway, occupied by James T.. Dugap In the
garrett of the premises The fire promptly put out
by the police Of the 10th ward the timely application
OF water Damage trinng
Another fire also broke out yesterday morning In the
varnish factory Of Goodhue Co.. Of 10th street
and 10th avenue The building burnt to the ground
damage estimated at 1880 The premises were not
insured. The hre, it is supposed originated accident
| ally.