The New York herald., 1848-11-25
City Intelligence.

remain steady, with sales Of 900 bushels at S3xe.
City Intelligence
DEATH OF MR. JONATHAN GooDHUe-Ths greatert
sorrow ervaded the mercantile and commercial eir
clee yesterday morning on the announcement of the
cath of Mr.. Jonathan Goodhue of the Oldest and
most respectable erohants Of the city. Well may his
death be mourned, for in the uity stood
more fair before the world than he. He generally
looked upon pattern among his compeers. He was
born in Salem, Mass, in the year 1882 where he re-
mained until 1902, then being twenty-five years of
age During that time, his father, who was . man In
ordinary circumstances, paid every attention to his
education that he might be prepared TO work his way
through life successfully At that time he to the
CITY as the agent of MIR. Grey, and BY his upright
course Of life and business tact, he for himself
reputation which lasted throughout life, and made
him the beloved Of all who knew him. In few yesrs
he ommenced the commission business in South st.
on his own account and by strict adherence to the
poble principles with which nature endowed him. soou
became one Of the most popular Eerchants in the
city In 1873, he was married to tho daughter Of
General Clarkson, then residing at No. SO whitehall
street. at which place he also resided up to death
He pursued the straight forward through
life which had marked his earlier years. In no in
stance through his protracted life he known
to refuse aid to the needy, or allow merit to 60
unrewarded. He was Of noble and generous
impuses and with spirit Of conscientousness and
Nberalty almost to fault. WAS held up by the
camille community as the embodiment Of what was
honorable and .stmabe. Possessed Of great enter
prize and intelligence his advice upon all matters per-
tanning to the business in which he engaged was
sought by his fellow merchants. As friend, he was
un wavering and might under all circ be de-
pended upon An instance of this is clearly shown
h;~dr <oo uho- ;.~h;
many years When he first came to the city, he em.
ployed cartmsn by the Of Stewart to take his
baggage from the boat to the hotel which he stopped
Having several times afterwards occasion to employ
careman the same was always at hand, ald when he
commenced business he permanently engaged him. In
few years that cartmAn became per-
form the duties Of his post but he still kept him. and
provided for bis family until he died said by those
most intimately acquainted with Mr.. Goodhue, that
he has in many cases sought out young of true
business and coral worth, and placed them In such
situations that several through his aid among
the most respectable merchants Of the city. He
free from all ostentatious display, and looked alike
upon the rich and poor. About fifteen years ago he
entered the commercial circle in which, fromhis great
integrity and liberality, he became favorte,
and in the Chamber Of Commerce, his opinion
was always regarded as essential upon all
important subjects, and his advice followed with sue
GERS. This branch Of business, well the mercan-
tile, has lost one Of Its most prominent members
Truly 1t may be said great hath fallen, and his
loss will create void which 10 not likely to be
filed About year age, he was attacked with dis
ease Of the heart, which bafied all medical Skill
Ho frequently spoke OF death, and said he should die
very suddenly indeed expected that every succeed
ing day would be the cloee Of his mortal career. On
Wednesday, he visited his residence at Staten
I.lau MD ifa oh nm uir
he seemed worse, and at two O'Clock yesterday morn
ing his physician summoned to his bedside; but the
icy hand of death was already upon him, and ali
efforts resuscste him werein vain At three o'clock
his spirit departed, which cast Q gloom an in
Vulnerable circle of friends. Requiescat in pace.
THE WEATHER.-The weather during the whole Of
yesterday was very d,sgrsea5is rec The rain began ::
at intervals until night It then incressed aud In
short time the streets were dled with mud The wind
blew from the east, and there was every indication Of
protrscted storm
SERIOUS AecipENr.-A man, whose name was not
ssceraned yesterday fell from the roof Of Ave story
house in West street, md seriously hurt that
his life dsspaired Of He was taken to the Hospital
WHAr HAS BECOME OF THE CaoroN ?--Complsiats
have become quite common Of late In consequence OF
business houses down town wheer It is very much
needed. What is the matter Certainly the river is
d again or IL; ,S ,hs
be remedied The people are obliged to pay for IT, ans
they want the water.
RAN OvIR "A little girl was ran over by an omni-
bus, Thursday night, at the corner Of Broadway
and Amity street. She was fortunately very sightly
injured
AcctpENrAL DrArH-The coroner held au inquest
yesterday at No. ss West street on the body Of Patrick
Mainey, a native of Ireland, "a years OF age, whs
came TO his death by accide tally falling through the
trap door ofthe store No SO West street. from the fifth
story to ground floor causing almost nstsnt DEATH
The deceased toisting bags of and In reaoh
inc over mreed his hold and fell to the bottom floor
Verdict according to the above facts.