The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-10-10
CITY Intelligence.

Tgp WzArurH-The weather, yesterday, was quite
pleasant though several degrees cooler than the
raj pree eding days The streets crowded during
the whole day and gaudy fashion shone pre-
Tbs evening quite cold with every indication of
fair weather.
DxuHruRE OF HEnR HEcKEn-This gentleman,
yesterday afternoon took his departure for Phadel-
phs, During the day he received many Of his friends
ut his el until about O'Clock in .he after noon
whe 81 eompa by his honor the ayor he attend
th4 inspec ton of the fourth regime ut Of New York
State Militia, composed chiefly OF Germans He ex-
pressed hin elf highly pleased with thei- military tao
ties Aboat four o'clock he took hack for the depot
at the foot of Liberty street When no arrived there
several hundred of his countryMen In waiting,
who gave three hearty cheers soon as he stepped
from the carriageso many could then saluted him
with kits, after which, he stepped on board the ferry
boat for jersey City, and again three load cheers went
eISprrENpENr GUAnp.-This corps, oomman ded by
Capt Tyler returned to the city yesterday after noop
from a target excursion. Their target plainly told
the accuracy Of their ATM They number about forty
Znuskets, and are a good looking company.
Jaeur GuARp.-This be autiful military corps pass
cd the Herald office yester day afternoon their way
70 Brooklyn to attend the funeral of of their late
members. They made O fine appearance, and
accompanied by band Of fine music.
COLUMBIAN GUARD This corps passed the Herald
Office yesterday afternoon, retarn from a target
excursion. They arc fine looking body of men, and
aye members Of the FIRE department. The company Is
sommandedby Capt. Primrose.
FATAL AccIpENr.-One of the laborers, whoss name
not ascertaned, on the New York and Harlem
Railroad was run over by the Croton Fall, train,
yesterday morning, at Tuckaies bridge, and in
stantly killed He had been ~ work and return
ing to his place Of work, sat. down between the
timbers of the bridge, and fell asleep. Ho not
perceived. until the train Within few feet Of him,
and the immediate sounding Of the whistle did not
awake him. IL impossible FOR the engrser to see
him in time to avoid the fatal result.
ACCIDENTAL DEArH.--The coroner heldas an inquest
Yesterday, at No 4S6 Fourth street, she body OF
John Mulreay about 40 years Of native of Ire
land who 20 his death by falling rom the hay
loft into tho stable below ipjuring HI N severely
that he exr rsd in twenty minutes afterwards Yer.
dict accordingly
AccIpEt. CsRELr,3SEss Soma three four
wagons al stages came n collision yesterday morn
ing in IL Bowery by which the driver of ono of tha
veh ces vas thrown from his seat, and very seriously
injured. 1t may have resulted leOm accident, but
loo ked Ssry much like oarelessness
KiL.sp nv A Fn,--A man named Johr- Monady
w,sinstantly killed on Sunday evening, bs accident
ally rslling from a hay loft in 4th street.
SvIerpg ny DRovaiSo,-The coroner he d an inques
yesssrday at Ran ial's Island, on the body of Ger
msa BY the namo Of Louis Me yer aged a years, VIII
committed suic 10 by walking into the river until
Of. ais depth an was drowned. Verdist accordingly
FIREs.-A FIRE broke out Sunday aight in the atti
Of house No 81 Norfolk street, which put out wit
very trining damage. A are broke out also in tn
building No. 81 Grand street, which was put Out wit
little damage