The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-11-21

TIE evening IL degrees colder than the noon nd an
average OF degrees colder than the corresponding
date of the last year.
HrpsoN RIVER RAILRoAp.-In consequence of the
unsettled state of the weather. the proposed visit
view the progress of the work of this which was
intended for to day. has been postponed.
ST. GroRGEs CHuRcH.-This mag nifcent edifce,
Stuyvesant square has been opened for service It
IT, without exception the most magnificent church n
1t lie as well the largest church in the city, and is
pabe of containing twenty five hundred persons the
main body containing two hu ndred and the galleries
tftJ one pews The length OF the bailding is la
feet, by ninety.six wide and the height of CELL
ing seve feet. There Pillar, but the
roof and galleries sustained by braces which do
around the wall Of which are seats for upwards Of
twenty cergymen. The floor is Of tile. bsaut
fully painted. The whole interior Of the church is
fpshed in oak, and the pews finished with drab
cloth cushions. Notwithstanding the magnifcence
ance The pe~s we're yesterday offered at auction,
but tt. being but few bidders, only twcnty- Ave
were sold.
No. 90 J. Spencer, s2s No. o., Mr.. whitlook, $50.
No 81, Mr. Tracy, s35. No. Jog, s. r. Bebee s25
No. 49, A T. Brooks, s35 No. lO7, a. Lane, ss5.
Nos 95 and 96, JOS. Law No. los, II. Strong %.
The Sc at $3.50, the following
No. 81. Mir. Whitock $50. No. 1856, Mr. Rutger, S25
No saa each MI No. Leroy roy $50 .eS
No. 15l Mr. Twse6y, va No. l59. Mr. Winston, ss5.
lusuon. NoltO, MI. Arcularius, S25
At $500: No. SO Thos. Erbeu So
At $40 No. ia Mr. -, valuation.
No 1871. Mr Hopkins, valuation.
No 49,, Mr. s H Cornell, $40.
No 1S3 Mr. Caleud valuation.
At $3.50 No 2s2, MIR Gerard valuation.
No $50, Mr. Leroy. SIS
The aggregate valuation of Pc amounts to the sum
Of SOL $50, upon which an interest OF eight per
per anpum will he required, and which will amount
to IS 124, which will be appropriated to the payne Mt
of the expenses Of the church.
RAILROAD AccIpEsT The Coroner held an inquest
yesterday. at the City Hospital the body of James
Delaney, 90 years of native of Ireland
TO HE death by accidentally falling from the Harlem
Railroad car the 9th OF November, bile under the
influence of liquor, the wheel of the passing
bir leg nd breakipgt. He conveyed to the City
Hospital, where he fingered until modification took
place, and Tuesday last he died. Verdict, that the
deceased came to his death by INJURIES received by
being accidentally run over by one Of the Harlem
Railroad cars.
military Vnr.-Tbe New York Light Guard.
Capt Vincent, VIII visit Philadelphia Thursday
where they will be received aud escorted to the
United Ststes Hotel by the Volunteer Corps of that
city. They will be escorted to the boat, their de-
psrture. and received, their return Saturday,
BY the New York City Guard, Capt Nc Ardls.
Volunteer CoMPANIEs-Severa Of the finest vouu-
teer companies Of the city yesterday went to the
surrounding places OF resort on target excursions
bspd,ome company from Newark composed of the
members Of Engine Company No. 5, of that city and
ded by Capt. BranDer escorted by the Peter
ron Blues Capt Tndal Of this city, pissed the Herald
offce. yesterday afternoon Both companies moved
in bands military style and acco mpanied by
bands of excellent muse The Vultee Guards, Capt
DUnford and KnieBerbockers, Capt Garland, dressed
in Continental sty le also passed the Off md made
excellent appearance.