The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-07-29
City lnlelllyence


DRIVER The drivers of many of the stages of the
for themselves character for brutality and inso-
ience being perfectly regardless how they rush
those who ma, sesa to tb. Sn insulting
lessness. Ones Of the most fragrant Of these oc-
currences came off on Friday night in which
the actor and who should be punished with the Sc
verify Of the law. He his downward trip, and
when at the corner of Aston Place, met one of the
Tompkins square line OF stages upon which he drove
so close, instead of keeping to the right that the
horses nd stage Of the latter line forced upon the
sidewalk There several passe ngers the Broad
way stage, among whom was lady, who tainted from
the fright and taken out by Of the gentlemen
done commenced throwing the lash upon the horses
already on the sidewalk. Then instead of going on
down Broadway, he turned into Aston Place. when he
was requested by gentleman remaining in the stage
TO go down Broadway. Very suddenly drawing up his
horses he insoenty ordered the gentleman out Of the
stage with harsh and most insulting language Such
conduct 1t is certain. s entirely unknown to Messrs
Reynolds Weart, who very worthy and ener-
getic proprietor and their drivers are generally care
fHl and polite, frequently taking passengers to their
residence, if they be not too far from the regular
course 1t il only necessary to report the conduct Of
such drivers to them and their places will be supplied
with careful and attentive men. Complaints against
the drivers Of this line occurrences from the
fact othe strict regulations observed by the proprie
tors But this fellow should be removed, and doubt
less Will be as soon as the fact known at the head
quarters and there should be legal punishment in
ficted upon him for such daring outrage.
FIREs.-A fire broke out on Thursday night in the
house No. % Reade street. which put out with
trifing damage. A fire broke out Thursday night,
ais: in the ssssr store Of MI Williams No 50 Bowery
out also ON Thursday night about half past IL o'clock
in large wooden building at the Of 5th
and Goth street, which entirely consumed It was
not ascertained to whom 1t belonged.
THE WEArHER-The earth at last has been blessed
with good rain, though there seems abatement of
two O'Clock, stood at 81 degrees although the whole
morning cloudy During almost the whole of Thurs
day night the rain poured in torrents until the streets
were completely inundated It has served at least to
suppress the dense clouds of dust which were contnu
ally flying in the streets If the atmosphere has not
been cooled thereby At night there was every indca-
ton OF an approaching Storm and it is probable the
weather will continue in its present oppressive state
until there is another heavy rain.
Ex-PRrsrDEsr TYLER, lady and family. arrived in
town yesterday, zen route for the east end of Long
Island
True GESERosIrY.-The whole police force Of the
Fourth Ward, we learn with much pleasure handsome
present the returned New York Volunteers with the
egate amount Of days salary which will reach
the sum of seventy dollars. This proceeding on the
part OF these benevolent persons trust will be fol-
lowed in like spirit by others in the department The
feeling which dictated so worthy movement, is at
once patriotic and charitable.
COLUMBIAN Hosr COMPANY. No. 9.-This corps of fire.
men, with their carriage, returned to the city
terday afternoon by the steamer Hendrick Hudson,
CARA Falls They were handsomely received and en-
tertaned at Buffalo, Canada, Rochester, Auburn, and
Utica by the fremen Of chose places. They in
fine spirits and press themselves perfectly delighted
with their trip.
On Thursday night, Capt. Magnes, of
the 9th ward police, passing through Chambers
street when he smoke issuing from the basement
door OF the house of Moses Y Beach, and which he
supposed to be on fire. He went into the area, when
he Uncovered barrel of charcoal in flames which
had been set fire. 1t Is said by the carelessness of
servant But for this timely discovery the house would
soon have taken fire, and probably considerable
damage sustai med.
SUPPOSED TO BE DRowSED.-On Wednesday last, a
young man from the city. hired boat from Mr..
jackson Of Harlem for the purpose of going fish,
ing excursion. Not having returned the boat ogreea
bly, to contract ut night Mr. Jackson went around the
tborc 81 tho river. to see II he could find him. He
found the boat adrift in the river in which were a
white ana liver. colored dog and n basket, which was
marked" H. j Miriam, 46 Third street, The young
man has not since been aud IL Is supposed that
by some accident he drowned. there being as
sstarce NJ hand. Information Of the was
sent No 46 Third street but has yet been dis
covered who he with certainty what has become
of him.
IHqUEsr. Coroner Walters held an ip1uest yestcr-
day at the City Hospital the body of an unknown
man who had been found in Franklin street. lying
the sidewalk. The jury found that hs came 10y his
death in consequence Of exposure TO wet during the
heavy rain of the preceding evening.
DEsrATcB.-A telegraphic d, spatch started
rom Springfield, (Mass..) yesterday morning, at
y O'Clock; for Savannah, which reached that place
al hol1-past 10 o'clock. TINS message must have
,tknuf mica a f,plrr illk,