The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-09-29
City Intelligence.


JEROME, THE SAILoR-The gold box, with the free
dom Of the city will be to this gallant sailor
ners Church. in Roosevelt street Alderman franklin,
it is expected will make the presentation with an adj
dress The Rev Mr. Parker behalf Jerome will re-
ceive the compliment and reply to the address of pre-
sentation Several persons who were rescued from the
burning ship Ocean Monarchy will be present on the
occasion. The ceremonies WILL no doubt, b. very
interesting.
THE WfArnER.-The weather, yesterday, was Sc
veral degrees warmer than the day previous. though
In the morning there was quite heavy FROST which
will probably have a blighting influence upon the
flower gardens Again, about noon, it gave promise
approaching storm. In the afternoon, however,
the wind changed westwardly, and the evening was
clear and cool, and no signs Of rain were visible.
MALICE PERsoSIFirp.-Some time since. it will be
recollected young man, named Francis Bartlett,
committed forgery for a small amount upon his bro
ther wealthy merchan in this city, for which offence
been supposed mat he was laborng under temporary
aberar.o of mind for all his past course had been
marked by the most honorable transactions. He went
to Boston, where, in few days. 1t was dscovere that
he insane ana was Of course arrested and placed
in the McLear Lunatic Asylum, where he remained
until few days since, wnen he died. The intelligence
Of his death was communicated to this city on Mon
day last, and announced in several Of the morning
papers Of Tuesday. On Wednesday morning a num-
Der of handblls bearing signature, posted in
Wall street offering reward Of $500 for the apprehen
sion and delivery of his body in this city This GER
tsnly marked with a righteousness of the basest
character in endeavoripg wound the feelings of his
for the loss of Of their number well the false
step he had taken while laborng under derang cement
Of his mental faculties 1t is not strange that the
dividual who would be guilty of such act, did not
put his name to the placard.
FIRES A fire broke out about half past one o'clock
Yesterday morning in number Of bales of cotton at
the foot Of Maiden lane, some eight or ten of which
destroyed. The Others saved by wing
them into the river.
STEAMBOAT BuRSEp.-.Tbe steamer Santee of
New Orleans lying at the foot of 18th street wa dis
q N a hall 0np
terday morning. and before sufficient aid could be af-
forded nearly destroyed 1t is thought to be the work
Of ncendary from the fact that she discovered
to be en- fire in several places.
RrN O,rp-Mr. NJ. Swartz was run over on wednes.
day night by horse and wagon at the of Ful
ton and Greenwich streets by which his leg bro
ken and otherwise seriously injured. There was no
driver with the horse Mt the time. This is another
evidence Of the mprudence of leaving horses stand
in the street and should be visited with the
penalty Of the law. 4 young man. named Charles
Maoy, accidentally in Fulton street yes
terday morning while on the way to the fire at the
foot Of Maiden lane. by engine No 81 and very se-
rously injured He taken to the ond ward no.
lice station In Gold street. and proper medical atten
ton rei,.'HrHd
ATTrMrT AT SurcpE.-A woman, han,ed Elizabeth
Wolf' attempted to destroy herself, on "Wednesday
night py spErDg into the East river at pier No. q.
She was rescued by the police Of the Fourth ward and
taken to her residence, at No Hamilton street.
TUE Norm CAnoLivA.-Ths United States ship.of-
the-ne North Carolina. yesterday, drifted from her
now lying in deep water abreast OF the powder maya
zine, Williamsburg, We believe she sustained no da-
mage.
JAcKsoS GuAhb This corps, composed Of the mem
bers Of opgios company No. "a, and commanded by
Capt Bc.ap returned to the city yesterday afternoon
from a target excursion They moved In line style,
and are noble looking body of mon.
REVIEW OF OrrIcrns.-Thc officers and non-eom-
mi,soned officers Of the 10TH 1lth and 18th regiments
of New ork State Militia company the 4th brigade
yesterday psrsded at Tompkns Square, and were re-
viewed by General Even.
REVIEWED Nv THE MAYoB.--The Pougbkecpsie
Guards under escort Of the Governors Guard yester
day afternoon paradcd through the principal streets
of the city after which they drawn up In front
the City Hall, and reviewed by his honor the Mayor
! They then visited the Governors room and at 81,
o'clock left the city their return to Poughkeepse