The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-02-23

he the only general living who would have fought the
battle Of Bueps Vista bslievs no other would have
at Monterey, and who would have said, whom
asked by Captain Bragg for reinforcs usun
(Thrss ohssrsJ In oonsiu,on [ would say oaiy lev
words Go on, go on " When the lives Of ths Amsri-
bsips axed at tn. comm.ncsmsns dspsud.d on his so
TONS you know what he did With army OF volun-
teers about 5000 strong he destroyed the MeIcsr ar
place he answered g! told you 80 II wa fought altese
Their could not be whipped And 60, friends sit
we cannot be beaten As tbs captain Of the old In
diana regiment said TO his msn, 81 have fought
me u Gem Taylor has Tough. for Us, and ought
to fight for him bravo aud chssrs) othsr States
ohary Taylor number of them held meetings to day.
And the soldiers who fought with him at Busns WIS.,
Sate Of no therefore Of varo, opinions are
engaging In this contest (Chesrsl When you read
your papers In the morning. fellow citizens you viii SEQ
the name Of zachary Taylor prominently set forth a
candidate for the Presidency Good night, gsntsmeD;
good night. loud and long continued spplause)
The last resolution was then read aud adopted.
In conformity with it, Messrs. M. Grinnell, II:
Durham, Francis Griffin, Simeon Draper, and
others, were appointed a committee After CIV
ing nine hearty cheers for General Taylor, the
meeting quietly dispersed.
City Intelligence.
WAsHrNGroN's BIRTHDAY Yesterday was the ami
vsrsary the birthday of George Washington the ia
ther OF American freedom The stars n0Aee0
from every public building in the city and despite the
storm, several Of military companies celebrated the
day In an appropriate manner The Continental Guards
in the streets and the sight OF the little
band for they few in number brought to the mind
tho days Of TO when few Of the Continentas led by
the great and good Washington, marched forth from the
their childhood and from those who dear
to them battle for liberty death That spirit sti
burns In the hearts Of citizens The National Ca
detsl also paradsd, and made fine appearance Their
uniform of light grey urnsd with very pref
their dIsCplue besDoke them full DrAige.
They were led by Dngle's brass band. The Union
rom srooSn vessa our cy s%a rsst
upon the citizen sodiery of our sister city They were
escorted by the Purser Guards one of the finest target
companies OF city who also appeared to Goat advan
tage The Koher Guards passed our ofce, on target
excursion, and their return In the afternoon their
target showed tho accuracy Of their AIM being perfectly
riddled by the balls target company, composed Of
tho members Of Engine Co l5 of the nrs department,
At night there balls given in honor Of the
occasion, among which that of the st. Johns Grand
benefit Of the Washington Monument Association,
ono Of the most magnificent Of the season The vio-
tho city from lending their and smiles In honor
of the occasion. Their countenauces BEANIE with JOY,
40 they gdsd over the floor and many noble and go.
liant heart swelling with patriotic pride conquered
by the SMILES Of the fairy Like the mothers and
daughters of the early days Of Americas glory they
demonstratons and always by their readiness to aid In
and determination to accomplish those things which
bind stronger and stronger tbs buwarks Of confede-
rsoy, whether in psaoe prove themselves ths
noblsst work of the Creator. This memory OF Wash
inss Of their hearts they plainly tell that they are tho
true daughters Of the happest and most highly
nation Of the world The day passed away and With
stands highest upon the scroll Of rama still ssAs, and
win live while the name Of freedom stands before re
the winds of civilization has waited his glorious fame
The Yssterday ono Of the most dsa-
m sapS hour in lS. morning which until
noon, whom heavy nnow storm set in with the wind
from TIE northeast. Towards night the cir became
more mild, and the snow again turned Into continued
rsp with every prospect Of continuation Of UNPLEASANT
weather II impossible, however prognostioate
tho weather, for in tho Of six hours several
changes msy OCCUR.
Rnsat Is es'
gins Co No g. Of that city Thus the friendly inter
oouyse of the aremen of sister cities kept up.
FraE-A fire broke out about ~ O'Clock, yesterday
morning. In the public house Of Mr. Brown on Ath ave-
nue 30th street Tho fire originated In the bar
which was vel IN 1:S5
of engine company No 30, tho whole premises would
have been destroyed One Of tho are companies xas
the re in that direction which prevented tho nre
being extngushed before 1t had made such progress
The damage 10 considerable; but learn was fully In
sured.
suIcIpE-Coronsr Walters called yesterday to
hold inquest upon the body Of Thomas Mehan,
native Of Ireland aged so years who has Tor some time
past resided at No Vandewater street. living upon the
interest of his money occasionally inviting some of his
friends to call and him for the last time, who was
yesterday morning found floating In the water ct Peck
Slip with end Of rope tied round his body and the
other the stairs leading the small boats lying there.
The jury after brief consultation, rendered verdict
that the deceased his death by suicide BY drown
ing.
KILLED ny A FALL.-The coroner called to hold
an inquest ALSO at No. IL Stone street. upon the body
Of Thomas Sweeney, native Of Ireland sged 40 years.
wis had been In Ill health for the last month On Mon
day night no heard to get up and shortly
down stairs at ths bottom Of which he found
In q state Of iusensibty He died In the course Of
few minutes after tho occurrence. Verdict, death BY
injuries accidentally received by falling down stairs.
Mehan, with young child, who had just arrived from
Liverpool the ship Roscus accidentally fell overheard,
Tuesday nighat the foot OF Wall ST. and would both
have bean drowned but for the exsrtons OF some per
sons the dock at the tins, Who rescued them.
Police Intelligence.
Doinss before Justice Drinker.-Yssterday morning,
return of tho watchhouse prisoners ofoer Gigen
of the 9th ward police, brought In an Irshwoman,
the Of Catherine Fecney, on charge OF being
drunk and dsorderly.
MAorsrRArr-Who makes q charge against this
woman?
II doo said rishman by the name Of Gordon. "She
was drunk last night at No. 10 Orange street, crying
murder and disturbing the whole neghborhood."
MAGIsrRATE-Wen Catherine, what have you to say
to this,
At this request of the magistrate, Catharine let her
tongue 70 at locomotive speed, running follows,
without stop, even scarcely allowing herself to
breathe -
"Oh Judge BY the grace Of God 1t wasn't that
drunk, in way. Sure all that took, wss wee drop
OF peppermint cordial IN tell you the truth II dle
for It, All the difficulty Is becase don't buy sll my 1T
tie wee groceries of Mrs Gordon she my lsndioro,
has other ladies in the house that pays her bet
ter ; and that's the reason she wants to get me
OUT and indeed, Judge It snt me that has gintlemsn
coming to my Now III tell the whole truth, and
sure there Mary Jane in the house. who young and
coed looking, who suits their purpose and am gray