The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-12-31
Civ IntaillUence.


City Intelligence.
THE wE,rHER.-The early part Of yesterday was de-
lichtfu and continued so up till noon, when heavy
fog set "a which continued to grow more dense as the
pesranee ofran
SCHOOL ErHBrroS.-The first public exhibition Of
OF hs pupils Of Ward School No in Fifty first street,
under tue management of Mr. J. j Anderson Principal
OF the male and Miss b. Busted Principal OF the female
departments Asreeaby to notice, at haf-ps.t twelve
O'Clock the exercises were commenced. by singlu5
stansls by the whole school, Master Stephen Towle
then addressed tho very large wao had assem-
beo to witness the exhibition, cs follows
Kind friends aud patrons you are welcome, ALI
Your smiles our humble Efforts VIII sustain
Ch,ered by your presence, sure tits hard to fall
Held by affections adamansine chain
God bless our country, too in freedoms cause,
Wherever the stars and stripes SD all bs unturied
Her rights her honor liberty aud laws,
The beacon light Of hope to all the world,
Atst which, the examination in the different branches
entered into and 1t was astonishing with what ac
curscy difficult questions OF geography, grammar geo
mstry,i algebra, 10. &c, were answered Our stten-
tioa particularly drawn to Misses Blskeman Miller
and Moulton, who ready to answer the most
difficult questions and solve the hardest problems
recitation in Frene by Master John Towle, excel
lent which, the request OF present was i'm
medaey translated into English, with the greatest nu-
wears bv her reading, its beautiful emphasis
dence n,aoesting degree OF eoeuton rarely seen In
one OF her age brought down the applause OF al pre-
sent Miss Millers demonstrations II astronomy ana
ALGEBRA tho black board. could not bs surpassed-
Mrs Ellen Garvcy, little girl OF six years,
gong and though SO young, the melody Of her voice,
and her beautiful, ohaste and spproprates gestures
deru prima donnas The exercises having been gone
through wi tn Master Mead delivered the vaedctory
sddrsss which was 80 astonishing {" production for
been assigned the part Of closing this the first public
hibtion Cf Ward School, No l, am here to thank you,
kind friends for the encouragement given us this day,
your presence to tell you how grateful for
Tia. appreciation have manifeted on this to u.s. mo
mentous occasion occasion full of interest, full Of
my companions In the Ct learning for your counte
and smiles suon ars ts Oh
1t affords to witness our onward progress IN the no
Bile work Of mental improys%ent.of TN. the SAILS Sails
spent here from day to day, have not been mis-
spent Tokens like these can ne er come too often
They strengthen our resolutions; they translate the
irksomeness study into the recreation or enjoyment;
they incis to press onward press ever manner
Fer you respected instructors our thanks are but
poor requita your aectonae care, your words Of
and the information have impaired to US
honor az you hold them up for our and
guidance We estimate character above all price. You
nave removed from our path obstacles that seemed I'M
movable you have pointed out to the road to moral
and intellectual greatness and you have cheered us by
your uniform kindness for all Of which, cannot pro-
claim gratitude too strongly, too loudly. And now,
my school companions, word with you. Who shall
say what may not be! All great results have had
smell beginnings. Besides, have pride mot the
pride of wealth, or of birth-but pride as members
oi this institution of learning! How can We better
evinos gratitude to our friends who have reared
for US this superstructure, than by uniting all our
exertons to make this school No in every thing COM
mendabie-one In our punctuality, department and
Budies; in the truly great Specification Of the w0rd
not only 10 number but IN every thing Of which we
may be proud "
half Of the teachers then presented the scholars each
with book as New Years present.
Among tho yisiteEa , were Prof Davis Lyman Cob,
Esq, and Alexander Ming, ssn'r, Esq all of whom
spoke in terms Of appreciation Of the in which
the school conducted refsctng great credit the
principals and Of lasting and ncaculabe benefit to the
pupils.
THE AWNING Posrs.-The awning posts bave been
moved In Ann street and in several other streets in he
remain on the ,idswak are felt to be- almost as great
nuisance as the awning posts We fully approve the
the leading streets and thoroughre but to make the
matter complete and out the full provisions Of the
new law think the should be also removed
could be easily supplied In each street without
at all intrsding upon the side walks II the lamps
attached to the walls of certain houses in each street 1t
would answer all the purposes required.
Collision "A collision took place about six O'Clock
Yesterday morning between the steamboats, Niagara and
cleopatra The Niagara going out, bound for Nor
and when opposite Dry Dock the two came together
tearing away the wheehouse breaking the main crank,
and carrying away the stancheons of the Cleopatra
tirelv disabling her. She taken to the Hook for
repairs
CoRREorIoN.-In report of yesterday morning,
lsvs to the ship fever at the Quarantine Hospital tn
of DR. Potter mentioned among those who had
died 1t should have read DR.. CharesA. Porter, instead
Of Potter.
FoNEaAL or Jvpor TnrLonLTbe funeral Of the lat Q
afternoon to which all in any wise connected with the
police department are respectfully invited to attend
They will meet at the 18th ward station house.
Of Bowery and Third street at O'Clock, from which
place they will move in procession to his late reslenc
srRIou, ACCIDENT FROM SPIRIT GAs.-Mrs. Bailey
Of No 267 Mott street, together with infant child
which she had in her arms were very severely burned
Wednesday night. by the explosion OF spirit gas
lamp which she fooshy attempted to trim while burn
ing The PREMISES also took fire. but very trinng dam
age was sustained.