The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-10-19
City intelligence,

city Intelligence.
THE WEATHER.-Yesterdsy q very disagreeable
day, the wind being cold and raw. The afternoon
brought with it rain, and the wind changed to the
east The appearance CT the clouds indicated pro-
tracted storm
WING CONGRESSIONAL NoMINArIoSs.-The whig No.
minating Convention, of the fourth Congressional
District, assembled last evening at the North Anne
rican hotel in the Bowery, and nominated, their
candidate, VIM. Undcrhill Esq There were two can
didates before the convention, in addition to Mr..
H. Haws; but Mr.. U. was the cessful one and he
was nominated on the fifth ballot.
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY ELECTIONS. The primary
elections of the old hunkers for the choosing Of nomi
mating committees, took place throughout the city
yesterday From the present aspect of things, there
to be but little division, except in the Congress
sional committees. A strong effort will be made by
the friends of the present Recorder, Hon. John b.
Scott, to secure his nomination There is but little
said about the Surrogate; and the nomination Of
dered almost certain. Most of the conventions will
meet on Monday next which will decide the whole
matter as to who shall be the s csndidstes In the
to the nomination Of General Hiram Walbridge had
the ascendancy and there is every probability he
friends Of william B. Maclay Esq were succession,
though the friends Of ExAlderuian Foote will make
bold rush to secure his nomination. In the fh dis
Michael Walsh, Esq are said to have succeeded In
the sixth district the friends Of David Jackson Esq
defeated for both terms which will deprive him
Of nomination. 1t is probable that the old hunkers
will have considerable dHicuty there so many
for the sS BE 1Sas
parties will be srrayed for the fight Some sport
may be expected. for on no previous occasion has
greater excitement prevailed than at present. The
committees Of Old Tamnany meet nightly, with .
view to keep strict watch over the flock but after
all there are those who bolt and the preservation of
harmony seems thing entirely out of the question.
They will probably in short time have torch-ight
procession, which may have the effect to keep the
otstreperous portion the harness, until after the
great day Of battle. Already the renowned and
bloody sixth ward begins to show symptoms, which
may be productive OF some rich scenes though there
ia hardly sufhciency OF wings and barnburners to
keep the boys at work set them to work before the
day Of election.
ASCENSION PosrroNEp.-Dr Morrill, did not ascend
with his balloon yesterday afternoon announced,
in consequences Of the unpropious state Of the wsa,
ther. He will 60 Up from Vauxhall Garden on Monday
afternoon.
OLIVE GuAhDs.-This corps, commanded by Captain
Sweeney made target excursion yesterday. They
are fine looking company.
ENGINE Co. No. 29.-The members of this company,
commanded by Capt. Forshay, numbering about one
hundred musaets passed the Herald office Yesterday
taken together the finest looking body Of target
in the city They reflect the highest credit upon
the FIRE department of the city
CRoLIus GuARps-A target company, bearing this
name commanded by Capt. Hanes, passed the Herald
Office yesterday afternoon, the return from
cursion. The company is large, and makes very
handsome appearance
FUNNY FELLows.-A target company, composed Of
the members Of the order of Funny Fellows and COM
manded by Captain MCGEE, passed the Herald ohce ct
late hour on Monday evening" preceded by band Of
music. They numbered about sixty muskets, and are
certainly of the finest companies of the city and
are q band Of "funny fellows"
CHATHAM GuARps-This corps, commanded by
Captain Rice, passed the Herald Office Tuesday eve
ming on their return from target excursion. II lisa
well disciplined and handsome corps
LAFAYETTE GUARDS BRooxLYN--A company
bearing this name composed of the members Of Hook
and Ladder Company No. l., Of Brooklyn, and com.
manded by Captain Valentine passed through Fulton
street, Tuesday evening" their return from tar
get excursion. Their appearance reflects credit upon
the fire department of that city
FREE AcApEMY.-This magnificent edifce is slowly
approaching its completion Wheu finished, IL will be
the greatest ornaments of the upper section Of
the city.
Run OvER.-Two children were yesterday
morning. at the corner Of Broadway and Vesey street
Neither was seriously hurt.
SERIOUS II NOT FATAL CAsyALTY.-On Saturday af
ternoon last Mr. jesse Carter and his David went
on cunning expedition, at Northport, Long Island,
and while out being separated the fred at some
fortunately, he within range of the shot, and the
load entered his leg 1t is supposed that he cannot
survive the injury.
AccIDENrAL DEATH-The coroner held an inquest
yesterday at No Sal Greenwich street. the body Of
a boy. years of age by the name of VIM. b. Hunt,
who to his death by fall from awning rail to
which he had assembled and missing his hold fell back
wards the pavement, his head striking against the
curb stone causing severe fracture of the skull The
poor boy picked up and conveyed home, and medi
aid procured but without effect the unfortunate
little fellow died in about ten hours after The jury
rendered verdict according to the above facts