The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1847-06-03

THE WEArHER-The heavy thunder storm that
ing, and the previous night, had the effect to clear
and purify the atmosphere The Thermometer stood at
70 degrees in Wall street at IL o'clock Mand the air
during the day was bamy and agreeable
GALLANT Acr-On MondayOmorning the of the
ship North Carolina engaged in washing decks, &c
when young man by the name Of Abbot, who was at
work in the mizzen chains fell overheard, and mmedi
atey commenced sinking Two Of the ships company,
by the of Hugh Steward and the other Charles
Elliott. jumped overheard from the poop, Ia height Of
some twenty-five feet) and with some difficulty sue
ceeded in saving him at the imminent risk Of their
lives The tide running strong at the time; the
poor fellow stunned probably by his fall or fright made
effort to himself and when the first Of his gal
liant him he was two or three feet
water Stewart first reached him; he jumped with
out moments hesitation, clothes all on, grapped with
him and raised him to the surface where he held him
until further assistance could be rendered 1t Is proper
to say that this good man modest as brave When
he came on board wet and dripping he rather seemed
mertorious sot and when complimented and rewarded
with liberty for his gaantry seemed unable to under
lowed Stewart with presence mind took of part
of his apparel before Jumping into the water By their
joint exertions the unfortunate man saved from
watery grave.
AN EXCELLENT MovE.-It WILL doubtless, afford many
of citizens pleasure to learn that the Harlem Rail
Road Company have at last prohibited segars from
being smoked on the platforms Of their cars For some
time past the practice Of smoking the has been
SO m h oi Great " to many
themselves to the fumes Of the obnoxious weed they
enter and leave the nducedt to travel altogether
the day. returning to their places of resi-
dences the crowded to excess and gentlemen
to whom the fumes of tobacco is very offensive, in Civ
ing their seats in the for the Of
ladies' and retire to the platforms experience great
in being compelled to be thus brought in direct
contact with half a dozen smokers who have regard
whatever for the comfort Of others The movement is
excellent and the company will find it to their
interest to see 1t thoroughly carried out
FOUND IN THE WATER.-Coroner Walters called
yesterday to hold inquest upon the body of
known man. about thirty years Of age, who found
floating in the East River the foot of Pier No
verdict-Death by drowning. The deceased, when
found had roundabout woolen jacket striped satin
vest white woolen under shirt striped cashmere panta
looms, black silk neckerchef and shoes He appeared
have been in the water about six or eight weeks.
New LINE OF OMNIBussEs-A new line of omnibusses,
called the Merchants Line yesterday put the
route from the Dry Dock to the South Ferya Avenue
Co. Houston street and Chatham street. They appear
to meet with goodly share of patronage, and WILL no
doubt Of great convenience to persons residing
along the route There to be q great want Of
direct communication between the foot of Grand
street. East River and the foot of Canal street. than we
have at present.
SPRINGFIELD AND New HAVEN Observation-Disclosures
by this route from Boston, arrived yesterday afternoon
before seven o'clock We are under obligations to
Messrs. Dennis Cloyes for usual supply Of papers
ARRIVALS OF PASSENGERS THIS PoRr DURING MAY,