The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-09-26


bly,. Recovering his trot, he dashed Of 1t much
faster pace than usual gradually closed with the
the hom on ,ss lover sSn vas even With
Santa Anna the heat by . length, in 1850
Fifth Heet-Esch nag having nov taken two heats,
after leaving the score, Santa Anna took the lead
which he mai ntained to the end OF the mile and won
by length In 2:5s The following is the summary =
I. :. bartine spotted 9. Santa Anna. i 2 2 1
Time 2:5Sk-2:5S-257-2:56-2
In the match for $780, between Telegraph and Man
haitian Two mile heats to wagons, the latter was dis
The match between Stranger and Kentucky Msjor
two mile htats, won by Stranger after three well
contested heats. Time 5:5sIf-63f-6:e.
For the purse Cthree miles, to harnessD for which
deiphia Sal virginia Maid, and Trustee. This CON
test was settled in very summary manner, by Sal
distancng the other two the first heat Time, S1e
THE SOUTHERN RAcERs.-Two of the southern sta
bes, with Passenger Lucy Tosnd Bosona, and sever
al others, are now daily taking exercise ON the
Union Course These belong to essrs Hare and Green
Mr. Tallys horses expected to arrive to- day as
also Mr. Lairds, with Fashion at the head and ono
stable Of ave- 1t is said from Canada. These, with
number Of horses that will be sent on singly to con-
tend for the prizes the coming week will maize this
meeting the most interesting thst has occurred for
years IL will be remembered beat Fashion
last fall and he is here now, to try to do the like
again. Whether he can or not, remains to DO seen.
City Intelligence
MOVING OF THE CUSTOM HOUSE BARNBURNERs.-lt
appears that, since the removal of an old bunker,
from the Custom House, there has been some action
which has thrust from office Of the barnburners
MIR. Paul Grout, who has for time past held
place in the naval Office under Mr. Michael Hoffman
has, by order from the Treasury Department. had
his pay stopped to take effect the LIST Of October
Mr.. acted the Vice President of meeting, which
passed very resolutions Of the
administration, for the removal of b +. Butler Esq
MIR Warren Carter, whig barnburner has also been
removed the appraisers department and Gregory
Dillsn appointed in his stead.
TARGET PARry-One of the largest target parties o.
the season returned to the city yesterday afternoon
IL was composed of tive companies-tho Carroll
Guards Captain Kelly, very fine looking corps, and
the Tremendous Curb-stone Light Infantry Capt
Flick. This corps was uniformed in fantastic style
and excited the attention Of every who saw them
They followed through the streets by at least two
thousand persons.
BROOKLYN TARGET CoRps-The members of Engine
Company No s, of Brooklyn, passed through Fulton
street yesterday afternoon, on target excursion
They are q fine looking body of men, and bare the
name Of L MON Volunteers
FiRE.-A fire occurred on Sunday afternoon ON the
roof Of house No 33 Troy street occasioned by the
triaing fire broke out about IL O'Clock on SUNDAY
night, in the house of Mr.. Amos Hanoe No go Beek
tr street, caused by servant foolishly filling spirit
gas lamp while burning. The damage to tie furni
ture about $50 Two large stacks of hay contain
ing about tons, belonging to Mr.. Fustett at l01si
street; was set on fire en- Sunday morning, and con
eumed.
FATAL AccIDEsr-A little boy about eight years of
age son OF Mr. Mcintyre, residing in Mulberry street.
was instantly killed about seven O'Clock, yesterday
evening by being by of the city line OF
cars 1t appears that he jumped of train car which
was descending the hill the Of Duane and
Centre Streets and ut the time there of
the small cars ascending. Before the car could be
stopped he was knocked down and the trucks passed
over his body crushing him to death instantly 1t is
strange, indeed that hundreds not killed In this
manner, for despite all the conductors can do there
are number of children, who constantly run after
the cars and are momentarily in danger Of losing
their lives The driver it is said not blame in
the matter, for the only q few feet apart
when the boy jumped of, and it was impossible for
him to see him until the car was upon him.
FOUND DRowNED.-The Coroner held an inquest
yesterday, in the Aims House yard, on the body Of
Francis Gebauct, q native of Switzerland, about 81
Of age who fou nd floating the dock at Bur-
ling slip The deceased has been q porter in the
Swiss consuls Office for the last 20 years The jury
dered verdict that the deceased to his death by
drowning
UNxSowN MAN DRowNED.-The Coroner held an in
quest at the Aims House, yesterday the body
unknown man, found floating in the dock foot of
Franklin street. he appeared to be about % years
age The jury rendered verdict that the dece ased
came to bis death by drowning
Death FROM DEBILIrY.-The Coroner held an in
quest yesterday at the house of Henry Beck,
Of Washington and Liberty streets, the body of
Francis T.. Rudel aged So years, and native Of Ger.
many, who came to his death by fever and debility {
appears the deceased has friends residing in Rich
mond Virginia, land is supposed to have come from
that place.