The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-02

TIE place now presents most miserable appearn noe
The basin Is filled with kind of althy green sl me
from which weeds are growing rendering un plea a
and dsasreeabe. This fountain is in of the mos
public sections Of the city, and constantly exposed
the view Of strangers leaving the city by the Easter
boats and its present condition most certainly RI
nects great discredit upon the city 1t may be tina
the Cr0ton river getting dry but that Is Improbable
from the fact that there is efficient to water au,os
every street in the city, from morning until night
every day There very little used for the fountain
In the Park and MON square; and there must Ger
tainly be enough to dampen the rock at the Bown,
Green occasona ally
Furry STREErs--The complaints about filth,
streets common ever. and it really does seen
that 1t will be any better The eastern
ofthe city is in most deplorabe condition, far
health is concerned and 1t bad IL not
in those streets up town, where the population il
sparse than in the lower part Eleventh street, fro
Avenue to the river Is sufficient of itself to
some dire epidemic or contagion for those who 10
the habit of breathing only tolerably air
willing from the ste nch to pass through it second
time; and s the same with many of the streets
adjacent There several Streets too in the very
centre Of the most densey populated portion Of the
city, Anthony eThomas and Church streets, in a
most filthy condition; and the heat OF the sun after
the recent heavys ranst makes IL doubly worse from
the that there to be of all
the matter in the streets, and the of every day
but makes it worse and worse. The city is at this
time exceedingly unhealthy, and if there is not more
care taken TO keep the streets in clearly condition,
IT If impossible to surmise what may be the result
before the summer is ended. The atmosphere has
rising There has been great deal said about allow
ing emerants TO land in the city from fear Of CON-
taeion while 1t would appear nothing is feared from
local causes which are indeed most to BIO
REMAINS CAPTAIN THOMAS PosrLEv The re-
mains Of Capt. Thomas Posey WERE yesterday after
noon, brought to the city from Fort Hamilton, under
escort OF the National Greys, Captain Ray
panied by band Of music They conveyed to
the Arsenal yard to await the arrival Of the
OF the 10th regiment of regulars from Mexico to which
he was attached On the boat in which the re-
mains, approaching, the revenue cutter lying in the
bay lowered her colors to halfmast and fred salute
of minute guns.
THE MISUNDERSTANDING was n beautifu dav md
greeted with easure by all. The warm rays of the
sun welcomed after the chilly blast from the
and the fashionable thoroughfares crowded in
every part The evening delightful, and ind
a continuation of fair weather.
The BENEFIT OF THE VoLUNTEKRs.-The steamboat
Buffalo will be- to the Fishing Banks to-day for
the benefit of the New York volun 1t is praise
worthy act and should be patronsed by every who
can spare time to go so delightful an excursion.
ABOLITION REJoIcISG MEErINo.--The abolitionists
fthe city held meeting last night at the Wesleyan
church in King street in communication of the re-
cent ema ncipation of the slaves of the West India
Islands The congregation was medley Of colors,
though but few in attendance. There were several
brief addresses in which the stakeholder denoun-
ced a. murderer; but the principal feature was the
raising OF funds to assist escaped slave from the
South on bis way to Canada 1t asserted that the
Brazilian slaves, who escaped from the Edrdgeastreet
jail are at the island Of ST. Domingo and
~ praying for Mr. Smith and the others who assisted
them to escape; and from the way the pronoun
was used it is probable there in that meet
ing connected with that affair.
MERCER STREET.-This street has become great
thoroughfare and is travelled by night than any
street in the city, yet it is the darkest part of the
city he question is daily asked why is it not light
e. with gas? VIII any member of the Common Coun-
Gil ask the question!
SAD ACCIDENT "A little boy named William Flood
accidentally fell from new steamer on the stocks
in the yard at the fse of stanton street. by which he
was SO seriously injured that he died in about two
hours after.
Rus ovEp.-A boy, named Michael Pembroke, aged
ten years, was run over by hack, Monday after
noon noon. at the corner of Barclay aud Greenwich
boy named uos n.y. asra ,"h, musn
Monday afternoon, by grocers wagon, in Delaney
street, who was also, very seriously injured.
A PRIzE FIGHT STOPPED A couple of the pugi-
listic gentry, repaired Monday afternoon to Thirty
second street, 9th avenue, for the purpose Of
testing their sciences but just as the ring was about
forming they discovered a posse of policemen which
put an end to the affair They will probably have it
out some other me beyond the reach Of the knights
of the stars"
FRE.-A fire broke out about half past four O'Clock
yesterday morning in large building in the rear Of
IS Attorney street, occupied by John Congeras wood
mopidIng factorytbe contents of which destroy
ed The building belongs to j. Ritter, and was par
TALLY damaged. -
LIST FIRES OccuRRrNa IN JuLY-The following
is correct list Of all the fires which occurred in the
city, during the month of July.
LIST. Three story brick, corner LIST Avenue and 9th
street; trlfing.
30 Two story frame, 18th street and End Avenue;
triaing.
5th Two story brick, Bowery near Walker; con-
5th. Church in Prince, corner of Marion street;
trihing,
9th. Wood shed, 72s Water street; triang
9th. Two story wood, 12S Delaney street. triaing
9th. Three story brick 18th street, 10th Ave-
nue.; considerable
6sh. Wooden house rear of 2l9 9Th Avenue;
triflipg
9th Wooden house, on Bloomngdale road de-
stroyed
TN Two story wooden, 4sd street. near East river;
considerable.
eth Stable, 81 Sheriff street; destroyed.
9th. Two story wood, corner Horatio street and
Greenwich Avenue; considerable:
18th Small wood house. 900 10th street; destroyed
18th. Several wood houses, 10th street and Sth
Avenue destroyed.
I4ih. Four story brick, SO William street; traing.
18th. Two story wood. corner Madison and James
streets considerable.
10th Three story brick, 265 21st street triling.
10Th. Three story brick, corner Market and Water
streets triHing
18th Stable rear of s3 sheriff street triains.
10th. Two story wood 107 9TH street trifing.
2lst. Three story brick, Yesey, near Greenwich
2lst Ship Juno foot of Carlisle street triaing.
oath Two story brick, 18th street, Sth
triHing
oath Stable in 18th street, near Sd avenue triang
Goth. Two story brick Hamilton street trihng.
9th Two story wood, 65 Reade street triHing.
9th Three story brick SO Bowery trifng.
9th. Wood house in Goth street destroyed
2Sth Wood house rear of 10th street triiing.
goth, Two story brick, LIST street and I'd avenue
trifing
2otb Three story brick, 27s Blocker street con.
siderable.
DrA1H nv FALL.--Coroner Walters held an inquest
Yesterday, at No u Goerck street ON the body Of
small boy Of seven years of by the name of VIM. H.
Flood native of Ireland, who came to his death by
falling down the hold Of ship lying in the East river
foot Of stanton street, striking his head in the fall
against piece of timber and from the effects Of the
blow he died in few hours afterwards. The juryrs
turned verdict according to the above facts.
AUDACIoUs ATTEMPT TO Shoot A Man ON THE
HIaHwAY-On Saturday last, at about half past
one o'clock IN the afternoon, Mr.. Henry F.
Hyde, of Newton Centre, was proceeding home,
after having sold load of vegetables lnshis city,
and had reached the edge of Newton, he perceiv-
ed, few rods ahead, well-dressed young man
standing at the side of the road. This young man,
who could, from a sort of hill upon which he was,
see both ways, after gazing, all around, waited un-
when he raised pistol, took deliberate aim and
discharged 1t. After the discharge, the rufhan,
perceiving that he had not effected his purpose of
disabling MI. Hyde, took to his heels and made