The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-22
CITY Intelligence.

The WEATHER The weather yesterday was delight
trey disappeared and besutul spriug has already Ia
ken its place Already, in the country round tho war
to have an air eaistv and plea
ssutness.
BIRTH DAr.-Again has the birth day Of the iustri-
round and have already been made 70
brcte it N appropriate The heart Of every
American beats this day with gratitude to the departed
tho patriot whose memory will live while the flag Of H.
berry the American continent Twas by his
pendence this great and happy country achieved
which Independence has been maintained for scores OF
sv.1y conflict tn: American arms have bssn Victorious
and prosperity still smiles upon US
A"SrARn CHAMpER-Ths chamber of the Board of
pesr.noe Al eight oolocK the new police bill was t.
ken up and In few minutes, as by magic oonstel.
Ison Of some ay or sixty ssr' Vas shining rom the
BILL which has for time past troubled their rspose
From the appearance Of things In the council chamber
Of the CITY, and drag to head quarters the msers
BILE drunkArds who unfortunate to fa In the
streets, and stumbled over BY 1.-The stars The last
remains of the system will, doubtless have fallen
to the ground and the bearers of those cherished little
sinners will have to mourn their loss There were pre-
sent among the numbsr quite number who boar the
bic and enviable title Of captain, upon whose front
tion andndeed deep sorrow and anxious hope de-
pcted Ia every closing OF their reign
being apparent.
DEPARTURE OF THE WAsHIN0ToN.-Tht6 steamer, de-
tanned from starting for Europe her regular day
Sunday in consequence of the fog, left yesterday
morning at O'Clock; at which early hour large
Der of had assembled at the Battery to witness
her departure. Having weighed anchor, she moved to-
Ia the most msjesticay, rejecting in her
del and construction, great credit upon American
builders.
WARD SCHOOL ExAMrNArIoNs.-We attended an ex
animation of the pupils of the Eleventh Ward SCHOOL,
evidence afforded Of the spirit Of improvement Of the
present age applied to dusing the glorious light Of
Duns Ii. Examination Of The pupils in IL: 1.rioS.
the exercises were interpersed with singing
which !, daily taught in this SCHOOL prso;ic. intro
useful relaxation. Amongst the more Interesting ef
forts CT the pupils Of this school, the exhibition Of
executed by the young ladies OF the female department
The system Of education adopted in this school,
pre- hends all the branches necessary sound pract
cal eucaon and such of the pupils who aspire r. any
of the learned professions enjoy under the direction Of
the principal Of this school, every facility BY teachers
books and Instruments for the study Of the living and
dead languages, natural philosophy, mathematics,
tronoDy &,. Music and singing, and other branches
OF the fine arts, are also highly cultivated. Upon the
whole the mode Of education adopted, the we'll ordered
arrangements and the answering by the pupils evnce
the part of wsrd schools, cspabity Of impart
ing thorough sud accomplished educaton that can
compare fsvorably with any private academy In the
conducted in manner worthy Of republican insttu
TONS An examination OF the scholars In the several de-
psrtments Of the Thirteenth Ward School, No To- took
place few days ago, in presence OF the echool officers
and large number Of visiters Mr. McKean the county
superintendent, was present. and conducted tho exer
cses Those present graLed ut the readiness with
which the scholars in each of the departments
questions 10 geography. history and arithmetic The
exercises In reading and spelling showed in marked
manner the attention given ths echoars by their teach
The specimens OF writing needle-work and draw
ing were certainly OF the highest Character There Ia
feature ia this school, existing since its organize
ion, which deserves commendation, and tho attention
teachers trustees and hers having charge of schools
children. Co;poresl punishment Is entirely forbid
den in every department. The most .kep.icsl may,
by visit 70 Ward School No 10 bs convinced that this
hind OF punishment IL entirely unnecessary to insure
good order. discipline, and rapid advancement In
srnips me male cepsmsRt w.. nndsr Tie charge Oh
department, Miss J. =. Powers he school officers
have reason TO be proud Of their school, as 1t may with
out doing Injustice to other schools b. named as being
Of the mott prosperous schools in this city, and Is
not exceei ny any in the opportunities given TO chill
dren for q thorough common school education.
FATAL AcciDENr-Two sailors, belonging to the bark
Callona from Glasgow, accidentally fell overheard from
Of the ferry boats at tho foot Of Coursndt street
Sun lay night and Of them, named Charles Mo-
Laughlln drowned. The other rescued.
DnowSEp-Coronsr walters was called yesterday to
hold an inquest ut the 3D. ward ststion house, the
body OF Charles McLaughlip native of Scotland sged
26 years who was drowned on Sunday even
ing last The deceased and Neil McKennan, sailors
logging to the bark Cologne crossed the Jersey City
ferry and before tho boat made fast at her landing
foot Of Courtaudt srsst attempted to jump ashore and
fell into the slip. McKsnnan succeeded in esving him
self but McLaugh sank and not again until
his body wasrecovered In about hours afterwards
by graphing tor him. Verdict, in accordance with the
foregoing facts
SUDDEN DEAr8-The coroner was called to hold An in
quest also at the nth ward station house the body
of Carl Shurer, native Of Germany eyed 20 yesrs who
while passing along the Third avenue Sunday night,
taken ILL., fell down and almost instantly expired
Verdict death by disease Of the heart.
P0lics Intelligence.
The Boston Burglar dieted-A good deal Of secret,
and many ely, movements have been carried during
the last few days at the Office Of the chief OF police
spsctpg the arrest Of Bill Henderson, alias Black BILL
who are informed was taken, by the aid OF stool
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chiefs Office, where he still remains 10 close custody
This man II VIII be rscollected, ives arrested some
six months ago. In Boston, together with Charley Coo
per alias Morton, and by the name Of Bell on
charge Of burgarouy entering the jswey OF Cur
rer Trot In Boston, stealing therefcom srge amount
ofwatches and jcwery On this burglary all three
tried and acquitted Subsequently Charley Cooper
done another burglary la Boston, through tho aid Of
stool pigeon" who allowed to escape on the ar
rect, and Charley was the only brought to justice
Black Bill came ON TO New York, and, after few
weeks, o" stool pigeon put down hts trail and
doonadt ausY hie arrsat nisasa