The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-25

only theatre In the United States where this great
comfort Is used and Is therefore the most delightful
one. The work Is perfected and answering the de-
sired end Is certainly Of the greatest inventions
Of the day; and Colonel Manu-, being determined to
outstrp all other places Of ansement in the city, for
comfort and elegance las made bs theatre a really
delightful place to sf~Ld an tretirG
FERMENTATION or SILVER PirciIER.--The passsn-
gers who crossed the ocean in the packet ship Marga
ret Evans. yesterday presented to Capt Tinker, the
comma nder massive and beautifully wrought silver
pitcher, AS token of their esteem for him. and his po
lite and gentlemanly department on board his ship.
The presentation took place on board the ship; c. Ed
wards Lester, Esq, acting presenter in behalf of
the passengers The pitcher is of beautiful workman
ship, having around it several grape vine wreaths As
soon as the presentation was over, the pitcher was
filled with choice Heidseck and passed around to all
present Upon the front of the body of it, was the
following inscriptions Presented to Capt c. Tinker
as token Of esteem and friendship of the passengers
of the MAJ aret Evans in the passage FROM London,
June 1S3S.h sumptuous dinner prepared on
board; all the decacies of the season flowing in
abundance. and which was most faithfully attended
TO- After the removal of the cloth the sparkling cup
went round with sentiment and song-each seeming
happy in joining so festive party. Capt Tinker is
young man, Of very urbanc and gcntcmanly man
and deserves the OF bis passengers for his
untring exertions To make thom comorta BILE and hap
py while under his charge.
Dr.. DosrwrcTs LEcruRrs.-Dr. Homer Bostwick,
so we'll known of most sklful physician s
and surgeons commenced Of medical lectures
last evening" in the Lecture Room of Broadway
and Grand streets The subjects treated upon Of
the highest Importance and he Invested them of all
the technicalites which to throw darkness in
stead of light similar matters We need hardly
that these lectures in the highest degree in
terestng. The lecturer deserves credit for his
tons to promote the welfare of his fellow creature by
unfolding to them matters which heretofore have bee
monopolsed by single profession.
THE SERIOUS AFFAIR IN BRooKLYN.-It appears after
all, that there was alteration Of the Long
Island trains no conductor knocked sf a car and
killed no person named Marvin employed on the
road and that the whole affair vile hoax
THE MCKINLEY AssocIA to have a ste cam
excursion instead Of ball. See notice in another
column.
PLEASANT ExcURsIoN.-The fine fast little steamer
Orus leaves Fulton Market slip every morning
Ocean House and Shrewsbury, returning the day
view OF the Narrows the lower bay Sandy Hook and
the Highlands, which may be obtaine during the trip
Is worth moro than the fare, to say nothing of the
fresh air.
MAD Doo.-A mad dog discovered about seven
o'clock last evening 9th street. on being
ran into the paror Of the house of the Rev Dir Potts
NO. ~ Fifth avenue. policeman of the Fifteenth
ward was soon on the spot and after some difficulty
succeeded in killing him. The dog a large bull
mastih and 1t is not known how long he had been
ming at large before he was despatched
FRE.-A fire broke out about seven clock yesterday
evening, in the turning shop Of A. Wagner No. 1872
Blocker street, which destroyed property to the
amount Of $1,000, before the flames could be subdued
1t from the steam engine The property was
fully insured.