The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-06-24

Yesterday the exhibition Of the American
Agricultural Society andws much pleased with the
variety and superior excellence Of the many varieties
of fruits and vegetables, that displayed
On entering where these sweets of nature
in all their variegated tints olfactories
greeted with fragrant odorsinhntely refreshing
than those, which mariners state proceed from the
Spice Islands. This, together with the singing
OF an infinite number Of canary birds, and
the clustering Of parrots, which were placed in ad
vantageous positions nearly made believe that we
were to some fairy land where mortas
ourselves never before trod Dspens the illusion, we
mustered courage enough to proceed and gazing for
while at the specimens OF roses which were ex
hibited and flying like humming bird from flower
to another swelling the fragrance OF each spent two
three hours pleasantly mortals can expect to
her profuseness was spread out before Her most
beautiful productions alike to all the senses
manner, while admiring the beauty and variety Of
floral temple, or drinking the perfumes OF bed OF
roses We instincvey attracted towards the gor
and magnificent panzes, cact hydraDgeas, sweet
williams, carnations, &c &c melons, lemons srawoer-
ries, snap dragons, &c. sc. &c,. which were dis.
played temptipgly, that 1t not that felt
ourselves in another world removed from the hustle and
trouble Of this mundane hemisphere, would have
oss or grssf1 our palate with some Of the other
In very truth yesterdays horticultural exhibition con-
not bsa ds;cacv forbds Sur mentiounr the
OF the several amateurs gardeners and nursery
men, by whose exertions and care these wonderful
though various specimens before were raised, we
would gladly mention their and hold them forth
benefactors of the human race; but we could not
vegetabl, department observe splendid new po
tatoes cauliAowers cabbages, bsets, radshes melons
chotss Go &C.. which an alderman would sigh
for, and which, without exception, were the nnest
we ever In the Sss tss 81 Of the sp
cure. Strawberries Of the Hautboy. Hovsy, Princess
Prolific, Crimson Prince Albert and other varetiss
which for SLEEVE cannot speak OF favor-exceeded
anyt hing of the kind In this or any other
country. Lemons, oranges cherries, &c &c, were ex-
hibted In such varieties and Of such great size to
convince all who them that have in this country
the elements natural and artificial = OF producing
these several fruits and vegetables in perfection -
the extreme. The atmosphere really fragrant with
the delicious odors of thousand varieties of
pinks carnations, (among the last hybrid
ton, which attracted much attention) sc &c, which
were 50 profasey displayed Inc sxDon w ;., very
attached augur well for the future operations of
the American Agricultural Association.
The WEArHEn-The thermometer stood at rs dogs.
yesterday M. in this city.
season. the walks in the Park source OF much
those who have occasion to pass towards
the and the other public buildings In this vicni
ty In consequence of the busy preparation manifested
felt to be- serious nuisance and we trust that some
will be adopted in order to rid those who fire.
quent Park the sake of recreation &c. from such
an annoyance No perssn passing under the trees in
the Park IL safe from the attacks Of these marauders
sttute, move in this matter !? Nous perrons
MADISON SrREEr.-We would remind the lamp-light
in this vicinity that the hour Of OH O'Clock, M,
Is about too late to snsd b
to by the lamp lighters. We gratifed to perceive
that the corporation laborers and street sweepers dis
charged their duty very satisfactory yesterday in this
locality The streets were properly swept for wonder
FrREs.-A fire occurred at o'clock yesterday morn.
ing at No SIS Attorney street. in the front basement-t
was promptly put out by thepolice Damage trihing.
FRE-A lire occurred at O'Clock yesterday morning,
at Ne. IS Attorney street, in the front basement 1t
was promptly put out by the police. Damage triding
BosroN ExrREssEs.-we Ewere favored yesterday
morning. early hour with Boston papers Of last
evening, through Msssrs. Adams & Co.'S Express
Of 70 MG n y s
city. He has taken rooms In the Aston House.
HrsrsaIcAL ExcuRsIoN.-The Historical and Musical
excursion announced to come of today promises to be
grand affair The object is to give historical descrip
ton the revolutionary events connected with the uif
fersnt places the river also musical entertainment
by Q troupe of vocasts. and band Of music We would
strangers and others who have been
the Hudson make this trip Besides the attraction Of
fered they will have opportunity to witness one Of
the most magnificent rivers In the whole world See ad
spIrNprp PIECE OF MINIATURE ORpNANcE-We have
seen splendid piece of ordnance In miniature, named
after that memorable battle field Buena Vista Its pro-
portions folows:lsngth of gun, 10 inches base
of do 5l6 inches in diameter muzze, lilo inchssi
size of bore 716th of an inch; gun carriage 10Y inches
width of carriage head, inches; do foot, ~ inches
The carriage bound with brass and stayed with bolts
each bolt running through from side to side and secured
with washer and nut; wheel, so inches in diameter
of Prince street. and is pure cannon metal The time
taken finish 1t ia not exactly known was got up 10
moments. It was made by Cochrane, 22s Greenwich
street. and work Of art, 1t is really beautiful affair
QUARANTINE HospIrAL-The residents of Staten
Island, will be by copy of the proceedings in
another column, Of meeting recently held there that
efforts being made to have the hospital on
that island either entirely removed or 30 tna
the real imaginary evils growing out OF It's proximity
to the settlements may be lsssened The better way
would those who desire to live in the country to
build their country seats where there are no hospitals
located.
CHARGE THREArs TO ErIoRr MoNEY-ln the
case of George w. Kelsey and Eliza Van Houten, we
are requested to state that no warrant issued for
the arrest Of Mrs. Van Houten.
NUnANcE-The law in relation to cartmen backing
nm and standing on the sidewalks has become such
iptolerabe nuisance in Front street. between Wall and
Coentes Slip, that pedestrians are compelled to wade
through mud two three inches deep in the middle
of the street and the enquiry Ia suggested OF the
Mayor arrangement could not be made 30 that the
should occupy either the sidewalks or the mid
die of the the pedestrians not which, but ask
that they shall he protected in the the other
| FATAL AccIpENr.-Coroner Walters was called yef-
terday to hold inquest at the City Hospital the
body of Edwin Mccormick native Of Ireland: aged
twenty years. who his death under the following
esFrom the evidence adduced before the
coroner appeared that the deceased endsavor
ing to turn platform stone Of about 500 pounds
w. sbs High Bridge on Friday last The derrick rope
| broke; in consequence of which the stone fell partly
upon the broke the platform upon which he
standing and precpitated him. with the stone to the
ground beneath distance of about twenty feet where
by the deceased severely injured that he died at
the City Hospital Tuesday last Verdict in accord
| ance with the foregoing facts
| DEATH nv APoPLgxY-Coroner Walters was called to
hold An nouest also at No City Hall Place on body
of James Victor wilson native of Long Island. aged
u years who found dead IN his bed, about o'clock
yesterday morning Verdict death by apopexy The de-
ceased was printer by trade and the author Of work
1 entitled Magnetism and Clarvoyance Explained
| DRowsEp-The coroner held inquest also, upon
| the body Of unknown man, apparently about 80
years old feet inches high, rather stout with eandy
whskers and dressed in striped wooen pants blue over
ais cotton vest oxed boots who was found hoatng
in the water at the loot Of Walnut street. Verdict
death by drowning The deceaeed supposed 70 nave
| been In the water for about week
IpErrirEp-The body of u man, who was yesterday
found in Spuyten Duyve creek has been identined al
that of John Southland Of No 80 Morton street, WHO
sft his home the preceding day in deranged state Of
mind.
LAW Intelligence.
| CrRcuir CouRT.-One or two inquests were taken
II oiufar iriad.