The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-25
City Intelligence.

The WEArHER.-Yester presented quite change
from the several days previous, bsing considerably
warmer, and, of course, more pleasant. The day
clear, and the change most cordially welcomed.
The night was somewhat cool, but gave promise of
pleasant weather.
MrssISG.-Tbe attention of the city authorities as
well the public in general is particularly directed
to the advertisement an this days Herald headed
Missing"
HoMr FOR TILE FRIESDLEss Under this caption an
article appeared in the Herald, wednesday morn
ing which stated that the object of the institution
Tor the benefit of such females as had wandered
from the paths of iectitude Such it seems is not
the case the design is for the Of yrtuous
females and friendless children,
The OH CALVARY CHUnoa.-For many years has
this ancient and lovely ten pie of worship encircled
within its walls each succeeding Sabbath the lit
tie group of Christians who worshipped at its altar;
but religion became more fashionable the sacred
old sanctuary has been deserted and magnifcen.
supersructure of brown free has risen upon its
ruins While New York was but, as it were, a village,
this church the resort Of the country people then
living far out Of town. where the village of lorkvile
has since sprung up. AT that place 1t dedicated
TO TIE worship of God and remained for years
AS the city extended and the outskirts became more
densely populated churcbkwas required and Calvary
Church was removed to the neghborhood of Thirty
second se~et which now is, but which not thought
OF at that time Having remained for several years in
that place 1t thought advisable to remove it to
the block between Twenty second and Twenty third
streets, on Fourth avenue road then running out
from old Bowery Lane The building then about
twenty feet wide, by forty feet long The congrega-
ton Increased in size as the nsighborhood improved
and became necessary to add to the size the
building The carpenters were called in, and soon
an addition of about thirty feet to the width
years, but then the house again found small
to contain all those who wished to spend the Sabbath
morn within its holy and consecrated walls; and
addition of the size of the whole building was pro-
posed and in due of time completed. Thus as
necessity required the house enlarged, until it
sufficient to contain from two to three thousand
persons. About this time Union square laid out
and stately palaces reared their lofty domes above
moss covered roof of old Cavalry, which was still the
place where the aged minister dispensed the word Of
life. The interior of the building neat and plain,
the pews large, and cushioned after the old style
The small organ, whose keys had often been touch
ed by the fingers of country Maiden and discoursed
the sweet mu.ic of the morning service stood place
constructed for that particular purpose in the centre
the front of the building; and the desk and altar
were of the plainest description. As time advanced
and with the desire for show the floor long bare
and until the heads Of the nails by which il
fastened protruded above the general level, were
covered with carpeting and the old fashioned lamps
by which it had been lighted gave place to those of
more stylish pattern. Even with these improvements
there prevailed feeling of discomfort. aud, after
few years. 1t limited that the church not good
enough-one must be erected which would more suita
bly, comport with the general improvement of the age
The matter pressed and at last the conclusion to
tear down the old and build up greater" was mr..
rived at Subscription books were opened. and in
lS45 the corner stone of the New Calvary was laid
In the summer Of 1S47, the lofty soires &c RIA rnw adj
hce reached heavccnwnrd. The building was finished
"large and fashionable audience" meet every Sab
bath tc listen to the strains Of eoquence which flow
11e s 81 the the
change has been wrought. The last addition has
been entirely removed and o coat of brown paint has
been spread upon its rough sides. No longer does
that aged veteran of the Of truth raise his
ing voice, inspired OF Heaven which so oft was heard
temple Is desolate and foraker.
SUDDEN DEATH The Coroner held an inquest yes
terday at No. los Rivugton street, on the body
Christian A. Williams, native of New York, 80 years
age who to his death by disease Of the heart
The ceased went usual to his work feeling in good
health. when he suddenly taken with affection
of the heart fell against the bench at which he
work, and almost instantly expired. Verdict accord
ipgly.
ACCIDENT "A man named John Foley &C cdon tally
fell upon some timber ut tho foot Of Broome street,
on Wednesday afternoon, by which his spine was
rousy injured that it was necessary to take him to
the hospital.
Ruy Ovrn.-A little girl aged about eight years
streets last night by stage No 1885, and very seriously
Injured.
Frers.-A fire broke ont sbont o'clock yesterday
morning in the house No lslS Bowery, occupied as
dying establishment, which was .,ut out with trining
damage. fire broke out about o'clocs "Wednesday
night in the carpet store, No. o. Bowery fused by
it was extiDguished without alarm having bee n
given a fire broke cut also about O'Clock the same
night In the house at the north east corner OF Grand
and Laurens street, which was put out With trinng
damage.
FiRE-A FIRE broke out about hf II past ten o'clock
yesterday morning in the iron fundry in the rear
srGx.S be winch almost totally do
adjoining, the roofs Of which were nartay DESTROYED
AaoruER FInr IN Dnoo Another fire brok,
ort about two o'clock yesterday morning in a WOO,
sneu IN she oi no SO Cranberry street occupied
anu owne" ~ nir W a Klecf The fire Is said to hev
IN .nc CO entcr shop Of Mr.. Davis in whic
sso,ea .ne EN- arc wood work for two buildings Al
s,snn wa" croycd. His loss estimated AZ abou
iovo upon ,ch there was an insurance Of 5000. MI
We oss estimated at from 50 600 to IS 900, whici
nSs.t"%o fully insured, the insurance having beel
wodn o., OCCupe
oy MI Partridge, took fire. but was put out withou
shyyr1 xtsriai damage rs also the Rev. Mr Beecher'
siie, IN, which was near by, the roof OF whch wa
ATTY damaged.
SWORD TO GENERAL WoRTH.-A splendid swor
is to be presented to General Worth at hudson