The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-11-26
City Intelligence.

DEATH or WILLIAM l.. PRALL, Esq.-The Oldest
Pra Esq died at his residence, in Allen street, on
Friday evening. He was native Of New Jersey and
spent portion Of his life at Trenton, where he filled
the editorial chair Of the Senton Emporium At that
time he occupied most popular position with the peo
pie Of his native State, and possessed Of large
necessary that he should leave the place of his nativ
ty. and seek livelihood in the busy metropolis of tho
ssonS HE to
made himself conspicuous by bis gentemanly deport-
ment and the great spirit of beraty which followed
all his professional actions. He was esteemed by all
his colleagues for the fathery he over
those who sought livelihood by the profession and
was ever ready to aid those of less experience In
July ls47 he left the city to visit his daughter resd
ing in Massachusetts, and while that visit was at
tacks with paralysis, which deprived him Of the use
porter AS soon circumstances would admit he re-
turned to the city, where he remained in the enjoy
me Of good health until few weeks since when he
began to decline, and fingered until Friday night,
which ended his mortal life at the age of sixty years
His memory viii be cherished with feelings of sorrow
by the profession, Of which he q most promi nent
member In all the business transactions With his fell
low members he was most honorable and his loss
though some time absent from business, in conse,
quence Of the affections Of Providence, will be keep-
felt w ave.
>. ExAouATIoN DAy.-Yesterda5 was the ann,vsr..rv
Su tne Of the British troops from this CITY
- was little more regarded than an ordinary day
company Of 76, AID the flags were hosted on ali the
public bulldogs in the city. At eleven o'clock there
were several companies Of cavalry, artillery and in
ftntry, composing part of the command Of General
Storms psraded, though the number was 50 few that
many we're disappointed and little interest manifested
for the occasion. The line was formed in the Park
and after being reviewed by Major General Sanford
moved in the following order: The Light Horse Guard
Lafayette Guards, Artillery, Scottish Guards, Cont.
mental Guards Lafayette Fusileers and Huzzars
They moved up Broadway to Grand street to Bowsry,
to Chatham street end entering the east gate of the
Park were received by the Hon. Hamilton Fish, Go.
elect after which they dismissed The day had
been far forgotten that many enquired the object
Ct the parade Old things have away aud their
interest seems lest however important the
memorated
The WEATHER.-The weather yesterday was delight.
full ding the storm of the previous night
But for the wretched condition Of the streets it would
have been one Of the most perfectly delightful days
Of fair weather
FRt.-At quarter before three o'clock fire broke
out in the rear of Johnson's restaurant in Fulton
street, Broadway. 1t with great dfhcuty tho
fremen succeeded in getting at the flames which for
short time, presented very threatening aspect;
however, with their wonted vigilance, 'the boys' at
last found opening, after which it seemed but a
moment ere no blaze of consequence was to be
Owing to the steness of the hour, were una
BILE to learn who were the sufferers what was the
amount of damage.
SANTA ANNA GUARDs-This company, It has been
ascertaned took part in the riot at South Brook
bey we're present at the time but ths rsh asn.
took part in the affair.
AURORA GUARDS This corps, commanded by Can't
Hoagland passed the Herald Office, yesterday after
noon, their return from a target excursion. The
company Is large and make very military appear
ance. Their uniform is black, and q glazed cap
with brass front.
Friday afternoon 1t is supposed before 1t had injured
any one.
Fousp IN THE STREEr.-Mr. Joseph A. freeman of
No. "a Barclay street, was found wandering in the
state Of nudity. He was insane and had set fire to
his bed on leaving 1t. He was taken care Of