The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-28
City Intelligence.

The WEATHER-f esterday was another Of the de-
lightful days Of summer, the sky clear and gentle
breeze from the west nearly the whole day. The morn
ing was cloudy and indicated raiu but the cloud, soon
dispersed, and the sun shone out most beautifully
There thin white clouds floating during the eve
ming which g. Morally the forerunner of rain and it
is not improbable that a storm is near ut hand
IRIsH REPUBLICAN UNtoN.-An imme nse meeting of
this body held last night at the large of the
Shakespeare hotel DR.. Ryan called to the chair
Immediately on the chairman being appointed there
cry from all parts of the meeting for Mitchel,s
brother. Mr. O'Connor then came forward. and said
that MIR. Mitchell was not in the room. he was at
present in consultation with some friends If reau nd
but their business to collect funds to End
the necessary aid to Ireland. Some confusion occur
red account observations made by some ne son in
the meeting. which it took short time to aay There
were cries of put him out, and let him to the stand,
but he was finally put out of the room. Mr. Mooney
proposed address to the irish in Canada calling on
them to aid Ireland. He made speech, and well
received.
necessity to call on the Irish in Canada-that they
all ready; and entered into history Of
politics. in which he said that if the there
attempted to seize the New York delegate about to
proceed there that it would be the cause of an out
break. He iuculcated union and was loudly cheered
Mr. O'CoNNoR said the tram portation of Mitchell had
cemened all the patriotic parties in Ireland and his
brothers. arrival had put end to all Irish derc
in America and It would not surprise him mt the newt
meeting to Robert Emu take stand on this plat
form. This annou ncement received with the most
enthusiastic cheers. The collection of money was
then proceeded with. and other speakers intervals
addressed the meeting. Their remarks other proceed
ings have crowded out large sum collected II
understood tche will
not make any public appearance for some days.
SERIOUS AccrpENr-A man named Thomas Oun :.
Ian very seriously injured on Monday evening by
being thrown from his cart. and the wheels passing
over him, in the I'd Avenue His horse became un.
manageable and ran off which the cause of tho
accident. He was taken to the City Hospital.
ANoTHkR.-A little boy, about Eve years old son O,
Mr.. John Sullivan residing in Beekman street was
knocked down, on Monday evening, by the wheel of a
milk wagon, which passed his head prod con-
cussion Of the brain No hope is entertained of his
recovery.
Rror AMONG THE BLACK MAsoNs.--A most disgrace.
full riot occurred Monday afternoon in Fifth avenue
near Washington Parade ground among the black
Masons. who were passing In procession. and some of
the colored citizens. A difficulty arose when some
called out for the parties to form ring. and "A re.
neral fight about to ensue Judge Montfort being
near at hand rushed into the thckest of the crowd
for the purpose OF restoring order when he recc we'd
severe blow in the face which however had only the
powerful man, knocked them in every direction until
he got hold OF fellow named Lane who seemed to be
rade ground though further violence was offered
The whole affair was most disgraceful
OAK HILL CgMErERy.-This beautiful place, chosen
for the repose of the dead was dedicated yesterday IL
Is situated Immediately on the North River near the
village of Nyack, in Rockand county The scenery
is beautiful and the place admirably adapted to the
invitation said Passage Free"
THE MASONIC FEsrIvAL.-The colorcd Masons of the
city, yesterday held grand festival at the German
House in Elizabeth Grand street 1t was rather
poorly attended in consequence OF the price which
the cclored citizens did not to pay II was kent
up oil day, and during the evening
MILITARY ExcURsIoN.-The Huzzars of this citv yos-
tcrday made an excursion to Brooklyn. where thew
received with salute. After a re neral parade
with the Brooklyn sodery, they returned to the cty
when another salute of twelve guns fired from Inc
Bryoklyn side. The Bebee Costar Guards also nara
ded They dressed in black clothes and white
hats, and presented very fine appearance.
IMPROVING CHURcu SrREEr.-The movemc nts which
have been made to relieve broadway, by opening
Church street through to the Battery and wide ming
1t its entire length have had tendency to injure pro.
perty In that street The proceedings have
80 far rs to place real estate in
both as regards sales and improvements Something
should be done by the city authorities at once To rn
eve property holders in that section Of the CITY from
the difficulties under which they now labor The pro
ject of widening Church street from Canal street
down to its present termination not at present fea
sblc. and should be abapdoned-ten fifteen yeors
hence will be time enough to carry out that Improve
ment The demand at present, Is for the relief Of
Broadway below the Park and the only way to do 20
H. to open Church street from Vcey to the INT
terry, so that omnibuses coming down Broadway and
the Bowery. can pass down Vcsey street to Church
down Church to the Battery round up Broadway or
uice rersd down Broadway and up Church and V.sev
streets This would relieve Broadway bclou tbc
Park Of onchnlf Of the omnibus travel aud carr that
all in direction and would be all that would Ia, rc
CURED for years This improvcme would be of vas,
Importance, and would cost but tYlae couuared Win
the widening OF Church street nnal street bosids
opening 1t IA proposed above In the courss of n ,ear
or two. Broadway below the Park. will b. most i'm
passibe ana u IL time to devise md carry out some
plan for its relief
FIRE.A fire broke out about half pa Il tcn oclools
en- Monday night, in the large framed man ion qrs,
Mt the foot OF S6th street East River cupid b, Mr.
DC John The police were promptly the SPOT and
secured all the furniture, worth about Sc 600 Tho
building was entirely destroyed.