The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-29
City Intelligence.

THE WEArHER.--The weather. yesterday, was very
suddenly changed to the east. and became quite cold
at tho same time heavy clouds obscured the sky,
with evident Indications of approaching storm The
morning was delightful, and again presented a scene
Of excursions from the city enjoy the pleasant coun
try air
WHERE DO THE EMIORANrs BELoNe?-ou Saturday
afternoon woman very much debilitated from recent
illness, and still laboring under disease was found in
the neighborhood Of the horse market, on Third ave-
The fact having been ascertaned that only three
days had elapsed since she landed in this city, from
Europe, she a matter Of course, taken to tho
office of the Commissioners of Emigration to whom she
had right to apply and from whom she should re-
ccive aid She refused help from that quarter and
the persons taking her to that place obliged
still remained yesterday morning. knowing Of shell
ter in this vast city city where she could receive the
comforts ana attention necessary 10 her situaten II
of, and provide for her. then who Is! They receive
fee from every cmgrant anding in tho port in consde
ration Of which, they are by law. compelled to relieve
the city of the expense Of providing for them There
have been frequent complaints of late that cmgrants
have been thrown upon the city, and in some cases,
after being refused admission at the amshouse thew
have actually suffered for the necessares Of life This
thing should be attended to- and the proper measures
taken for the protection Of destitute emgants
FouNp IN THE WArER-Coroner Walters held an in.
quest upon tho body of Charles G. Wade native of
Long Island aged 26 years who has been missing from
home for about four months and was yesterday morn
ing found floating in the slip at the foot of Beekman
street Verdict-death by drowning.
MoRE MYsrERY-As policeman Wade Of the 10th
ward, passing through Ludlow street, about one
o'clock yesterday morning he found upon the stoop of
No. 10 basket and two infantsone alive, the other
dead. The former sent to the aims house. and the
held inquest upon the body Of the dead one,
when, from examination that was made, 1t was
tory shown that it had been born alive and pro-
badly within the "a hours previous but the Of
death by whom 1t had been left could not be
tanned.
ANOTHER DEATH FROM THE DUANE STREET FIRE.
Another death from the great fro in Duane street.
the morning Of the I'd ut occurred yesterday morn
ing Among those injured on that fatal morning.
Mr.. Durand, member Of Hose Co. No. IS, who
caught under portion of the wall by which his leg
broken. As soon a he extrcatcd from the
pile of ruins he was taken to his residence in Green
witch street where by proper attention and medical
skill, it was thought he would soon recover; but
much his leg crushed, that before the lacerated
flesh could heal Inflammation took place. and he suf
fercd for nearly two months the most intense agony
until yesterday morning, when he died his leg for
same days having been in putrid condition. Mr. D.
the whole department. and his loss brings on another
Of mourning in that band Of faithful Watchers
of the interests Of their fellow As his
death made known to the department, the differ
engine and hose compa MES Of the city called meet
ings, and again hung their houses in the sable draery
Of mourning
STREET IScuMpsANcrs-For some time past IL has
been the custom of the theatres Of the city and other
places of public amusement, to have their large bills
stuck upon boards provided by themselves and placed
in the most public portions Of tho city. where they
would not prove nuisance by encumberng the street
sidewalk and from the fact that they did not prove
nuisance. nave until time been allowed To
remain untouched. Now in the very place where thoy
are less out Of the way than In other notice has
been put upon those around the fence Of the Park
Chatham and Centre streets, warning the owners to
remove the Sc membranes from the sidewalk
before the Both instant otherwise they will be taken to
the Corporation yard At the very places where these
boards standing. occupying but single inch
of the sidewalk. there book stands. handcarts,
boxes barrels and every other thing calculated eff
fectually obstruct the walk. and there Is notice
whatever taken of them II they all taken to the
Corporation yard it would afford kndling wood to tho
Street Commissioners Office for year to come; and
there il why those who live by keeping places
OF amusement should be vicmized above all others IL
the worthy functicnary who caused these notices to
be put up would some pleasant day. take walk
up the east side Of Chatham street and the Bowery
his sense of good order would certainly be
shocked by the almost impossible condition of the
sidewalks which are continually blocked up by all
kinds Of and merchandise Or ifhe would stroll
through the lower part of Broadway he would probably
find the walk occasionally somewhat obstructcd Mt
least; much that If he did not wish to wait for
some time he would have TO find his through the
street in the midst Of omnbuscs and carts Besides
these there are many streets and Of them quite
public thoroughfarcs, in which at any time may be-
found any quantity of carts and other distractions,
which he will find In the middle of the Park.
Such business is truly - stranng Mt gnat and swa
lowing camel"
HopoKES.-Immense groups Of citizens flockcd. yes
tcrday to Hoboken to enjoy the balmy air and take
their sherry cobbcr In the shade Seldom have such
crowds hocked forward together upon any ordinary
cason, on Sunday. The day was delightfully."- fine.
CoMMoY CouNcIL-Both branches of the Common
Council meet in their respective chambers this even
ing.