The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-06-05


Theatrlcals.
PARK THEArRr.-MR FrsHrR's BrxryIr.-ssldom
does occasion offer which has stronger appeal to the
public sympathy than that Of this night II is the ben
edt OF worthy man in private life and an actor with
scarce rival the STAGE in his peculiar limo We feel
grateful to him for the many hours genuine mirh hs
has afforded US, and for the faithful and racy embed
ment Of characters which he has made 1t wsrs his
own His humor is strongly Marked but never extra
VACANT and although IL always sets the galleries in
roar is strictly within the bounds of dramatic rules II
Is peculiar feature Of his acting he sacrifices
nature or dscency to effect too often the fault of comic
players He has ftudied closely the manners Of the
world, and shows the result of observation and expe
rence by humorous and life-like portrsiture. The
sick bed, from which he may never rise again and
needs that aid which the citizens of New York ito their
pride be it spoken never withhold from the talented
and deserving. The management and members of the
Park company before and behind tho curtain have vol
unteered their services and that excellent artist James
their valuable services favorte who toed year
after year to snd please the patrons of old Dru
ry-depressed in mind and ruined in constitution ap-
peals from sick couch surrounded by his wife and fam
N for that patronage and support necessary
IN the hour Of aicton Friends Of the drama let not
the appeal be made in vain
BowrRY THEArRE-Mr Vache takes benefit at the
Bowery theatre tonight, and II good bill secure
good house he will have There three pieces
play Of stirring interest--then comes a dance, the
Highland Fling, by Miss Barnett after which the "Art
full Dodger will be performed and last of ALL the favor
its national drama Of Putnam the Iron Son Of 76 !'
nnas s01 & tS,d ha,
during the present engagement The caterer for the
night is certainly not rems in his efforts and it is to be
expected that his endeavors to please will be crowned
with the reward which his services deserve
To render the engagement of Mad'lls Bangy as bril-
liant as possible, the managers with whom she en-
gagged Boston, have also engaged the ballet OF
Park theatre, to aid in bringing out Made BIS beauti
full balets in which she requires to be well supported In
order to give good effect
Mr. Booth played Richard III. at the Albany Museum
Wednesday night, and was to appear again on the
following evening
The Raves still at Cincinnati.
General Tom Thumb will appear in Boston Monday
next.
City Intelligence.
TIE WEArHER.-Yesterday wet In the early part
Of the day, and the sun shone out brilliantly about
O'Clock, when the thermometer to 10 degrees The
heat intense about o'clock
ODp FELLows' CELEBRATIoN.-Th celebration Of the
oath anniversary Of the Grand Lodge of the State Of
New York and the ceremony Of laying the stone
of Odd Fellows Hail. did not take place yesterday, but
was postponed till this morning at IL o'clock
THE FIoURATIvE WoNpER.-We have since our last
notice of this genius p NJ Deshong had oppor-
tunities Of testing the principles upon which his system
is based and from the progress have made in acqur
ing the which he solves any problem up
any number Of figures multplies divides or, in fact
any to which they may be appropriated satisfies
such eminent degree We advise all whose business
requires constant Of figures to Mr. Deshong by
ans sad pr0 BY ha s Ss They
contrary know Mr. Deshong is correct in all his cal
cuations and If any one cannot learn his system, he
must have very thick head
From EAsr-The New Haven and Springfield
arrived last evening with their usual punctuaty
We have through Mr. Coyes supply of Boston papers,
brought over this route.
FmE.-A fire occurred yesterday morning about
o'clock, in frame building in Thirty street. owned
by man named Duer The entire premises were con-
sumed.
with all due ceremony, yesterday, by Bishop Deancey
Of Western New York. There also a very full at
tendance of clergy from the various Episcopal churches
large and highly respectable The church will be open
for divine service on Sunday morning next
FATAL AccIpENr.-The Coroner was called to hold
inquest also upon the body Of James league native Of
Ireland aged 90 years. who came to his death by nu-
res accde ntay received by the explosion OF charge
.. pSwder wns engage IN Gans rock on Inc me
Verdict accordingly.
SHAMEFUL NEoLroENcE.-An instance of more cupa-
BILE negligence come to our knowledge than the
following in which the Coroner called yesterday
to make an investigation The that Of an Eng
lishmsn, named Samuel Thomas, aged 81 years. who
from want Of medical attendance and proper noursh
mont, the particulars of which will be gathered from
the following testimony adduced before the Coroner
MARGARET PUGsLEY residing at No. l49 Orange street.
being duly sworn deposed follows Tho deceased and
his wife, who Is also deceased occupied the kitchen at
taohsd to the front house hs wife died on the ath Of
eick-he lived aone-he has been confined to his bed
since Sunday night my daughter and myself visited him
nourshment as long he could swallow; Monday
went to the captain Of the l4th ward police and told
U of
Tuesday l went again to the station houss-the
day after this visiter came to see him from
day a carriage came from the.Ams House to take
the deceased to Bellevue but the driver could get
He then went away without him. while the carriage was
waiting at the door of the policemen said Let the
man die, and when he is dead, then take him away"
Yesterday the living in the basement went to the
station house again. and from there went down to the
Aims House, last evening the wagon in which they
vey the living and dead to the house for the de-
ceased the driver said the deceased dying and
fused to take him away yesterday went to the station
house again. and requested that the deceased might be
removed, the man was helpless and alone, without
medicine medical attendance; he died about six
O'Clock on Thursday evening" the deceased got cold;
believe with assistance that he might have lived paid
all the attention to him that was in my power.
MEEHNa Ma. BLUNT's FRIENps.-A meeting of
persons friendly to the nomination Of Mr. Blunt the
wing candidate for District Attorney called at the
such to his election as might be deemed
expedient. The meeting was called to order at nine
After chairman had been appointed, that gentleman
made a few remarks and took his seat.
motion to adjourn was made but lost.
After silence of few minutes q similar motion was
put but met the same fate.
gentlemen present then moved that those present
adjourn to their several wards and exercise their inu
enee in promoting the election Of Mr.. Blunt. The
ton put, and thought carricdbut the nays
insisted upon division.
The parties accordingly divided and 1t decided
that the motion carried
The meeting then adjourned.
The steamer Admiral made her FIRST trip from this
city to Boston in ~ hours.