The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-18
TWO CENTS.
city Intelligence.

ever the press TO record,
quarter before 10 o'clock on Wednesday morning on
the Long Island Railroad about four miles west O,
Greenport 1t appears that the Greenport train left
the depot, at that place ut hafpast nine O'Clock for
Brooklyn, and very large excursion train drawn by
TWO locomotives left jamaica and there being curve
In the road at Southold it impossible for the en-
gineer OF either train to the other, until within
lew feet OF each other, and at this curve the collision
TOOK place AS soon as the engineer of the Jamaica
train discovered the other train approaching he re
yersed his engines, and partially stopped his train
out the Greenport train came WITH full force
Two OF the locomotives two tenders and two passen
ger cars The engineer of the Greenport train was
scaldcd to death by the collision, and Mr. Horuer the
mailagent was seriously injured that no hope what
ever was had for his recovery. There were four men
standing on the platform of one Of the CARS
all Of whom were very seriously injured; but
the engineer and fireman of the jamaica train "a
capped by jumping off before the trains came together
There gentleman from Yaptauk, who was yerv
seriously injured, and several ladies said to have
been hurt; but their were not ascertained
The following is the list of names ascertaned
Jacob wilkins, engineer, killed; Mr.. Horner mail
agent, severely injured probably dead before this
Warner Higbie, of Springfield leg broken; Rem. Sni-
deker, W. l.. Hendrickson, of Springfield, each foot
crushed Stephen Hilleman, OF jamaica foot crushed
and Samuel Elderd, slightly injured The train net
arriving at Brooklyn at the proper time the superin-
endent started by special train to what the
matter, and when he arrived, the scene 1t is said
beggars descriptions; men. women, and children were
in the greatest excitement and the destruction of the
trains would h We led to the conclusion that many
persons had perished by the accident but compare
lively little injury sustained other than that
fore mentioned. The loss to the company will pro-
badly exceed 100000. The board Of directors have
determined to investigate the matter and IL there Ia
blame, to throw it upon whom it justly belongs
HowARp's NEW HorEL.--This large granite edi6ce
is fast approximatng to completion We learn that it
will be open for guests early in September Our read
will recollcct that Noticed last February that
Mr.. ID D. Howard had obtained a number of lots, COM
beers and Reade streets lots down Chambers
and Reade streets, upon which to build mmoth no.
tel Since the middle of April, Mr. Howard has erect
added to the former granite buildings on Broadwa9
and Chambers street. (and which have been raised in
height and ha somey embeished) makes one of the
largest buildL gs Broadway The hotel at present
occupies the whole block Broadway, except 25 feet
which will be built up another year, to, Ia part form
one of the wings five stories in height the of
the building being six stories This hotel will present
of the NEST massive and chaste buildings in the
city and not surpassed for its extensive accOmmoda-
tions. The building will be completed this year
Few hotesn country will surpass it for luxury and
comfort in every respect and for its internal ee
gance and hberality of construction. With its spa
cious entrances dining saloons banqueting halls they
might be properly styled from their extreme eegancs
parlors wide passages stair well ted rooms
&C. 60 it can be surpassed by hotel in the country
1t would seem that no improvement that a long
trained mind with immense experience in hotel keep,
ing, could suggest has been overlooked The kitchens
are beautifully constructed for convenience GOODNESS
and comfort, and are, witha fire proof. The large
chimney into which all the fire fues carried nder
ground is detached from the buildings, and will also
serve for the manufacturing of gas. Croton water is
throughout the house. A steam pump is constructed
to pump water to the highest elevation, and be
used in Of fire with wonderful effect several
hydrants conveniently arranged also to be used
of acoiden each floor in fact, every improve
ment to be thought of has been introduced that could
add to the luxury comfort or safety of the guests
MIR. Howard, long known Of very best hotel
keepers is the sole protector of this elegant
to our city and has driven this work with rapidity
talent and ingenuity, that have seldom been done
before and like Stewart, his opposite neighbor has
no bounds to his industrious and enterprsing traits
appreciate them, for the erection Of two of the
handsomest edifces in our city or country.
A STRANGE FKEAK.-On Wednesday afternoon
of very genteel appearance about forty years Of
age stopped at the Island City House, at the corner
Of Whitehall and South streets, and after taking
glass of soda water made arrangements to stop there
for short time, and took q room. His manner
somewhat strange but little notice taken Of
hat by those in the house. without going to his
up town. He returned again in about hour spps-
emily laboring under great excitement and asked to
attracted the attention of gentleman who occupied
a room Immediately under him, by breaking several
panes Of glass and upon looking out of the window
discovered him hanging by his hands to the sill Of the
window. In another moment, he fell, and, catching
upon the awning, succeeded in reaching the goound
by sending one Of the awning posts the nails in
which lScerated his hands very much. Going into
the house atated that he spent the night Tuesday
at the U. s. Hotel, but unable to Sleep in
followed him, the former of whom had pistol and the
latter dirk, declaring they would kill him; and he
purpose Of trying to evade them but they stiff follow
I'd him. and his only to jump out of the
hs sns% . h
that he had made up his mind to give them battle,
but knowing his life was in jeopardy, concluded to
count for but fearful that might possibly from
some mental Encouragement, he had determined to
consult physician upon the subject. Upon any other
than that he is apparently perfectly RATIONAL
and to be possessed Of considerable intelligence
He was taken to the City Hospital. His name could
not be ascerained but is said he is the commander
Of vessel which arrived, few days since. from
Charleston.
WAsHINcroN MARKEr.-The shameful condition of
this market should be noticed by the proper ocers,
and at least degree of order and cleanliness pre-
served In its state, the stencil is almost such
Their Of late the whole neigh borhood mas been imprse
mated with the efuvia arising from 1t. That portion
occupied by the country people is seldom or never
hey please, there Is not single place left by which
passage may be safely made, without danger from be-
regulations are cidedly the most inecient Of any
market In the city and though numerous complaints
have been made no improvement has been, or Is likely
TO be- made.
element yesterday morning. the Of Centre
and Chatham streets, in consequence Of an attempt
settle difficulty between two Of the conductors Of
The trains OF the Harlem railroad 1t appears that one
IF them became very indignant at the expression Of
The other and, without saying word in reply, repair
ed to the pistol store in Chatham street. and ordered
pair of pistols regular duellers to be ready when called
Tor loaded. He then returned to the place, and
Iuested the other to go around the corner with him,
Who, not supposng there any unpleasantness, of
course accompanied him, and was u.hered into the
Aforesaid pistol store and rendered pistol the only
way Of settling the difficulty The who had inno
'enty nsulted his friend, and knowing him to have
,een in Mexico some time before the war with that
country begun volunteer, declined accepting the
Weapon, and, the enged party, thought he had
right to choose the weapons and accordingly squared
oh in pugilistic attitude and told him to "eome on
Thus the affair ended the challenger would not Tight
in any such vulgar style.
CAMPHINr LAMPs-It is astonishing how many fires
have occurred Of late from the careessness of those
who use camphinelamps. within the past week there
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