The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-07-05
CITY Intelligence.

The WEArHER.-The Thermometer rose up TO es de-
grees in Wall street yesterday, about O'CLOCK Inc
day agreeably fne and though warm the heat was
by oppressive, we had hne breeze during
the day.
three boys Oscar Lawrence Is years old his bro
Their George Lawrence, years old and Peter Messe-
reau years old proceeded to the foot Of l4th street
North River where they got RATS, and for while
amused themselves by pushing sticks into the water
in doing which Of the trio Peter Messereau fell
from the raft the water when Oscar Lawrence in
stantly to his assistance and also slipped on the
log into the river and before proper ad came 20
the latter sank and was drowned. His body was reco
vered in the course Of half hour. An inquest was
held yesterday when verdict was rendered In accord
FArAL AccIpEsT-We were informed yesterday that
MIR. James Brown jr., son Of Mr. James Brown Of the
ally shot at Flushing Saturday by person who was
shooting at a mark with pistol We did not learn the
particulars but we heard that ne hved only tnree NIL
nutes after the unfortunate occurrence.
AcoIpENT-A boy about years old fell overheard in
the vicinity of Pier No North River yesterday, about
4 O'Clock, and was rescued from drowning by German
who for and saved the boy He was greeted with
cheers on reaching the wharf with the arighted lad
AccnrSrs.~A MIR. Benjamin, residing at No. 100
Chatham street. had his left hand blown of by the
bursting Of pistol on Saturday night wy, MAJ
thur residing No l29 Amity street. badly burnt
on Saturday afternoon, by the accidental explosion Of
gun powder.
F,nr,-A fire occurred In Lewis street between 9Th
and 7th Avenues yesterday morning about two o'clock
1t was promptly put out by the police
o,ua IN the rear of No SO Troy street. destroying
some stables and partly injuring an adjoining building
'Anathsr Are occurred about "a o'clock yesterday
morning between 10th and 10th streets near 9Th Ave
nue. Eight small shantes were burnt down. The po
lice did effective service in checking the spread OF the
flames. Three fine horses were burnt In stables that
were attached
Another fire broke out at foot of7th street. in the pre-
misses owned by W. H. Webb The premises were con-
sierably damaged ship lying on the stocks in the
vicinity much damaged. The IRE was eventually
put out. The premises were partially insured
DrRrcroRv FOR lsi7, 4s.-We understand that Dog
getts Directory will be issued tomorrow (Tuesday)
morning.
Police Intelligence.
Arrest Suspicion.-Ofcer Moran, Of the 18th ward
arrested Saturday night black fellow called Barney
Russell suspicion Of stealing silver watch belonging
to Captain James o. Terrell of Brookhaven, L.. L.
Locked up by Justice Ketcham.
Stealing Clothing.--A French sailor by the name OF
John Hobbs arrested Saturday by officer Cowen
Of the ward charge of stealing lot Of clothing
from the French bark Amelia. Locked up by Justice
Reoopsr, of Property.-Ofh Hannah and Garrison
of the 9th yesterday yaw boat anchor
and lot cable belonging to the soop Susan Dale
ing at the foot fCarson street which had stolen
from the abeve oop the night previous by some Of the
dock thieves but evidently disturbed by the police
of the 9th ward having abandoned their plumber in or
der to make good their escape.
Preparing for the Fourih-A boy by the o.
Nelson Rammy arrested yesterday afternoon in tn,
Park by ofhcer Caverly Of the Sd ward, a charge
stealing wallet containing 81 10 from Philip Peters,
one of the board Of steamboat Troy appear
the boy after stealing the pocket book started to tn
Park where he found with crackers and powder
preparing for the glorious 4th of July Upon searching
his person the wallet and money with the exception
what he had spent recovered Locked up Tor trial
Tho Health OF new York City.
To 1Hs EDITOR THE HERALD
In the valuable and interesting article on the Heat
Of the City, Sc published in yesterdays paper 1e'
inaccuracies crept into the statistics, that 1t may
those an opportunity who like myself have put it asid
| fer future reference to do likewise.
The whole number Of deaths in the city, BY correc
IaAA IL or x Ru funh III.