The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-09-08


SCENES ALONG THE DocKs-Ths docks around the
city daily productive Of Of much amusement
and traverse the piers the North River the eye
rests greater variety than in any other part Of
with stands containing merchandise Of every descrp.
ton, as well as fruits, ready made dinners,r and
oyeter saloons. Thousands of persons In the hurry
Of business going to and fo while beggars stand at
every to ask aims Of those who pass by. At
each of the steamboat piers about the time Of the
rival of the boats, large number Of hackmen
sembled who watch with esgerness to catch the first
freight that comes along. The law prohibits them
going the boats or leaving their carriages but they
sometimes transgress, and sooner Is the violation
made than they are seized upon by the police and
hurried before the Mayor who either fines them for
having fallen from their positions by this means the
rest more careful and 1t Is now rare that any Of
them are caught. At the railroad depots, there is an
entirely different class, which Is composed Of both
white and black loafers who stand ready to seize the
first baggage which may chance to come in their way
and who generally so stupid from protracted in
temperate habits that the very sight Of them is dis
gushing These fellows, too, are closely watched TO-
many Of them are perfectly willing to take trunk for
Of robbery At the foot Of Chambers street. about min
O'Clock every morning, small steamboat arrives lade
great competition among the who seek each
to monopohze and take the whole load. Besides the
milk, all of which is duly aduterated before 1t leaves
the pier Many Of the wagons which take II away
happens to come from some part Of New JERSEY where
the milk is sufficiently without the aid Of Croton
water The floating bethel huge looking
sci closely closed during the week and net the slightest
attention is paid to it by the itinersnt mariners who
seek to worship at its shrine on the sabbath At the
foot of Canal street there stencil which in ITSELF
suffice to SOW disease throughout the neighborhood
sewer here empties itself into the river through
which all the filth passes from the gas house; and
since the burning OF that building, 1t has been al
most impossible to Breathe in consequence Of the
pleasant smell arising from that source. The upper
part Of the city bordering the river is quiet
and business is carried uninterruptedly. The east
side Of the city is than the other the utmost
confusion an all the time , and IT is wi, WITH dim
so many stages and other vehicles constantly passing
Aereat deal Of disorder prevails in every department
This the great depot Of the principal shipping of
the port, and Of the head. quarters of many
petty thieves who prowl about during the day to
what they can most conveniently lay their hands
at night.
BARNpuRNEBs' MEETING II BRooKLYN--The free
coil democrats Of Brooklyn, held q meeting at the
Buffalo Convention. The Hon. John NJ Dix was an
nounced to address the Getting but in consequence
Of special messenger not being able to nd him he did
not appear. Methodist preacher from Ohio, in full
ministerial regalia acted substitute There
about q hundred and twenty-five persons present,
whose enthusiasm for the nominations unbound-
ed. A long set Of resolutions expressive of their
opinions and determinations were adopted, aand
several addresses were delivered
FIRrs-A fire broke out on Wednesday, on the roof
of the house No. Is Perry street. which sustained tri
Hing damage. fire broke out also, on Wednesday,
in the basement Of house No "a Gansevoort street,
which was put out with trihing damage.
FiRE HyDRASrs-The great lack of these useful pro-
ectors of property most kecny felt in the upper part
Of the city There have, of late, been several extern
sive fires and in has there been a sunicieucy
Of water to protect the surrounding property This is
a matter which requires immediate attention, with
out water the efforts Of the fremen always una
vuling.
MAzEPPA GuARDs.-This corps, composed of the
members Of Engine G. No IS, and commanded by
Capt r. c. Gasson, returned to the city vest rday a
tcrnoon from a target excursion. They number about
forty; and a noble looking set of men. Their tar
get sufficiently perforated to show the accuracy Of
their aim.
A1TEMrT Ar MuRpER-About five o'clock Wed
day afternoon q man named John Seight repaired
20 the house Of his Wife No l6i Hammond street.
nom whom he had for a long time been seperated and
after few words, drew pistol and deliberately shot
Mt her the ball taking effect in the left side OF the
neck He then made his escape, and has not since
been His children living at Rossville Staten
Island. The wife lie said to be in very dangerous
situation,
ATTEmFT AT SuIcipr.-A man named Hugh Nugent
residing at Manhettanville, attempted to commit
fuieide. on Wednesday by cutting his throat with
razor. Cause not asoertained
SUDDEN DrArH,-Tbe coroner held inquest, yes
terdsy at the City Hotel on the body Of Mr. Joseph
nge. II appears that MIR. Evens was mere hant, in
Ibilscc hia ard was in this city business nd put
up at the city Hotel. On Wednesday evening he was
taken sudde Dly, with fit, and died almost psta pta-
p.ously. The jury rendered verdict that the de-
ceased came 10 his death by q it Of aroplexy
Tns Row HAsTiFcs.-AE article In the Herald
q yesterday morning relative to the frscas at Hast
iugs On Tuesday, threw the whole blame upon the
IIish lsLore such, II appears. should not have been
the care. IL nov appears that the 9remcn were the
sgrrsssors. One Of them malt reated coorcd boy,
Nhen q iaicrtr inteif,fed with view TO him
several q The fremen then rushed upon him, and
tsat h'm tevsf,ly. The Other lsborera seeing their
conTRnirp thus trerted. then totk hs part, and
nsisi f.Lt foilosed IL H. indeed pity that men
n,t 60 sxcursion, and observe at least de-
gree a hUmHEi towards those they meet with.