The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-07-18

Pond Co. The words are by Thomas Moore and the
music by the above celebrated vocalist dedicated to
Tanning G. Tucker Esq 1t ID needless to speak of the
poetry the author is too well known in the literary
world for the beauties and gems which umnst every
page OF his poetic works Sufce it to say the music
with the poetry. We feel assured 1t will command the
attention Of all amateurs and lovers Of music in this
| city
Common Council
Board OF ALDERMAN, July 17-Niel Gray, ESQ., Pre-
| As soon the roll called, Alderman Franklin
| rose and announced the sudden death of Robert
Swartwout late Alderman of the Sd ward; his remarks
were at once beautiful and touching He said-Mr.
President Seldom has 1t become my duty to make so
melancholy an announcement devolves upon
me- in announcing the death the Alderman of the Sd
wardan event which has cast gloom this circle
and all deeply feel the great loss have sustained
This morning Alderman Swartwout left his family with
as good prospects for life any Of but the shaft of
death sped its course and. when about leaving a
friend, he was suddenly attacked. fell into the
Of that frie nd, and in moment died. He has gone
to that bourne from whence traveller returns
the place that knew him. shall know him for
ever" Tomost ofus he was stranger but he ha. ever
been found faithful of the interests
the city and in all the relations of life devoted
parent true friend, aud upright citizen. With
his daughters. who have been thus suddenly bsreft
and who can more call him by the endearing name
Of father we deeply sympathise though cannot
store him to their affectionste embraces-but they
have the consolation to know that he died honest
man. For more than twenty years have been assoc-
ated with him by the ties Of acquan ntance, and N.Y.
SELF and all who have known have found in him
sincere friend and a consistent man cannot speak
my feelings would leadwhich feelings ii is impossi-
bic for me to describe have just left him. and pressed
my hand upon his cold forehead blanched in death
He left his family well-he will be returned to them
lifeless form of clay But will not speak further
and offer the following preamble and resolutions for
the consideration Of this Board
Whereas In the dpenation Of Providence called
the sudden and loss Of one Of our number
health with every IF length Of Sys and
public ussfupess in the councils Of city who
prem3nitory .ympt Of disease aud while with friend fell
'd hardly realize the fact that Alderman the
HIM know no ever and that his vacant chair
viii but 10 remind that in the midst Of life
whereas, in death of Alderman Robert swartwout this
the nm and consistent his ward the
ard aaye for bis experience in public affairs valuable and
Resolved IL the Board Of Assistants ccncur That the Com.
he in tie adSSa aa on
their lave associate and friend Alderman swarwou
their midst who zeaOuy devoted the
his kind and aecionae associate and firm and devoted
Resolved f the Boari Assistants concur That the Common
Council do o.. most deeply symahize With The afflicted children Of
@ Of @t they ynG Seas Tn' his des &
haze lost DEVOTED parent oonhdng associate and friend
Council win Of the deceased wear the nuai
to y sy hi mtg int si
that committee of three from each Boar appointed
fnsa ceremonies Of the deceased tina.
The following gentlemen were then appointed a
committee:-Ald Franklin, President; Adams and
On motion, the Board then adjourned until Monday
evening next.
BOARD OF ASSISTANT ALDERMEN, July 17-wson
Small, Esq, President, in the chair
.frenue C.-Petition of owners of property to have
Avenue C extended to 10th street-referred
Battery Pidce.-Petition of sundry cartmen, to have
Battery Place repaired or repaved-referred.
Coffee House Sip-Petition of sundry han
and others doing business in this slip to have that
part Of it filed that extends to South streetreferred
Sewer in Eight decentralization Of sundry property
owner, to have sewer in Sth avenue extended from
51st to SD street-referred
University Pidce.-Pettion to have sundry obstruc-
ferred with power.
Free Decentralization of numerous citizens, to
have free hydrant at the of 37th street and
9th avenue, referred
appointment of Weigher Master-Report recon-
city weigher. Adopted.
Excursion Boats Report in relation to landing
places for excursion steamboats,, and recomme uding
an inquiry to be made into the expediency of building
or setting apart pier for the exclusive use of steam
boats running on excursions. Adopted.
SeUeJ in Spruce Sfreet-Report in favor of building
sewer in Spauce street from Nassau street to Gold
and through Gold to connect with the in Ferry
street Adopted.
Death of alderman Sw rrttcout.-A communication
from the Board of Aldermen announcing the cath of
Robert Swartwout alderman of the Sd ward. accom-
panied by Gamble and series of resolutions of SYM
pathy, then read; upon which occasion the Pres
dent of this Board made few eloquent and appropri
ate remark upon the subject of the sudden and me-
lancholy death. The resolutions unanimously
concurred IN; and, on motion of the gentleman,
the Beard then adjourned until Monday evening next
CITY Intelligence.
THE WEArHER.--The weather yesterday was varied.
The morning was clear, but quite COOL and the wind
blew from the northwest Towards noon however the
air became quite mild and pleasant aud for a short
time in the afternoon was quite warm The evening
was cool and clear, and gave promise of contnu-
alton of clear weather.
HEcEMAN, THE DErAuLrER--It was reported yester-
day that Thomas Hegeman The defauter of the rook
Ign Savings Bank had been in this city during
the morning.
STEAMBOAT Aeon Esr.-Yesterday afternoon, the
steamboat Columbus, on her downward passage from
Peekskll. into the Hoboken ferry boat Fairy
Queen, when the latter almost instantly sunk. There
were some twenty or thirty passengers on the ferry
boat, all Of won, however, were taken Off
FRE.-A fire broke out about half past one O'Clock
on Monday morning, in the three story brick house,
No i265 Twenty first street, which put out with
triing damage Supposed to be the work Of incen-
diary.
MAD Doc.-A mad dog was killed Yesterday after
noon at the corner of Old slip and Front street.
DELIRTUM TREMENs-Am man named NIcCann while
laborng under the effect of derium remens, on Mon
day night. jumped from the third story window of No.
81 Walnut street by which both his legs were broken
besides being otherwise seriously injured lie was ta
ken to the City Hospital.
SuIcIpE.-Dr Walters held an inquest Yesterday on
the body Of man named Daniel Schroeder corner of
Hammersley and Congress streets, who by his
ueatn curing nj OF temporary arrangement occa-
stoned by drunkenness, having committed suicide by
hanging himself in the store attached to the above
premises The jury rendered a verdict in accordance
with the above facts.
Political Intelligence
The SHIpMAsTERs AT New ORLEANS AND GEN
TAYLoR.-A Committee OF ShIpmasters yesterday
waited upon Gen. Taylor, asking TO meet him
famillarly. lie has named this day. at II NJ, at
the St. Charles Hotel, at which time and place all
the shipmasers now in this city are invited to
attend. We annex the letter of invitation adj
dressed by Committee of the Shipmasters TO
Gen. Tayler:--
To MAJoR-(iENERAL u. TAYLOR. U. s. A.
Dear Sir-Tbe undersigned masters If vessels now
in tn port Of New Orleans while they yield to none
in the appreciation of high deeds and great services
by their profession deprived Of the opportunities
of expressing their estimation Of such deeds and
and Of that friendly intercourse so largely
epioycd by their fellow citizens of other VOC