The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-06-14
City Intelligence.

City Intolfigencc.
THE WEArHER.-The air yesterday morning was
very cool so much so that Are necessary and the
heavy garment to Of winter resorted to- Towards
the middle ofths day however, the rays of the
sun had their influence, and rendered that portion Of
the day delightful. The evening was clear and cool
very like the climate Of the extreme southern section
of the country. The weather Is quite uncommon for
june and must very materially retard the growth of
vegetation, which hourBhes most eectually when the
nights are warm.
DErARruRE OF THE DEMocRArIc LIoNs.-The lions
Of the democratic party, Messrs. Benton, Houston,
came on to this city with General Cass took their
departure yesterday morning portion of them went
to see the good people Of Albany whs the rest return
meeting of Monday evening" they went, en- masse, to
Niblo's where they were highly delighted with the
led for while in coffee and Heidsick prsparstorr to
their departure, during Which time the Mayor 80
into the common Council his veto Of the whole ro-
ceedings.
The LIGHT GuARp.-This beautiful military com.
psuy of this city will make their annual excursion on
the 21st inst, in celebrating the anniversary of eir
been chartered to take the company with their ladies
and numerous invited guests, to Fairfield Conn,
where they will be sumptuously entertained at Blacks
Marine Pavilion They will return to the city the
day.
CHARGE OF REvoLr.-Wilam Morse seaman, was ar
rested yesterday afternoon under warrant issued by
endeavoring to create revolt board the ship Mon
trea He was committed FOR examination.
SUNDAY ScHooL CELEBRATIoN.-The annual celcbra-
ton of the scholars with the Sunday schools
Of the Methodist Episcopal Church. took place yeser
day. There twenty six schools numbering about
seven thousand children, all Of whom met simuta-
in the afternoon They there moved up and down the
walks Of the square, and sang some beautifu hymns
The sight was most interesting and tho whole pro-
ceedings passed OIL most pleasantly
WARRINGTON CApErs-A company of fine looking
young men, numbering about forty, and commanded
by Captain Beatty passed our office yesterday after
sion Their nuskets were handsomely decorated with
flowers, and they moved with great precision. The
target was well perforated which gave evidence Of the
accuracy Of their aim.
the streets, by cartmcn and Others has become quite
common, and should at once be suppressed. On Mon
street, when Of them having a small boy in with
him, suddenly turned up Hammersly street, by which
the boy was thrown upon the pavement, and his hip
dsocsted the other was that 1t with ths
greatest difficulty he could prevent the wheels of his
cart from running over him One Of the carts bore
the No 311. This matter should be taken in hand at
once for the lives Of the citizens are constantly
dangered by such recklessness.
SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION TO LAKE SuPHRIoR-Weun-
derstand that Prof Lewis Agassix accompa the
superintendent of the Neurological Cabinet in Paris
DR.. Keller, from Germany, DR.. John Leconte. of this
city cntomolcgist, Mr. Cabot, editor Of the Mast
dents from the University at Cambridge are about
proceeding on scientific expedition to Lake Superior
procure canoes and guides, and go almost completely
around the lake. making large collections of animals
birds and fishes, well as geological and mineral col
Michigan and Erie, visiting Niagara and Trenton
Falls This is the largest body of scientific men ever
zion Is are 20 vs re-
be very interesting.
FIREs-A fire broke out about half past o'coci, on
Monday n'sh,,iua new baiding In diversity Pisst
dor The Following circumstances One of the police
of the Fifteenth ward attracted the corner
Of University Place and Fourteenth street. by quar-
rel between two men, who disappeared the
officer approached few moments after he discovered
a fire mt the basement window, which he succeeded
In distinguishing before any material damage done
These supposed to have set Are to the build
ing and the pretended quarrel only to evade
pcion
fire broke out also on Monday night in the build
ing at the northwest corner Of Washington and North
Moore streets, which put out with trifing damage
EFFECT OF DRUrKENNEss.-A woman, named Marga-
ret ROBINSON while in state of drunken on Mon
day fell into the back area of house No 1874
Duane street. by which her scul very badly frac-
tured. She was taken to the city hospital.
INauEsrs-An inquest held, yesterday, at the 9th
ward station house. on the body Of unknown man,
who came to his death In consequence Of being
over, by Hook and Ladder Company, No. about o
O'Clock, at corner Of Morton and Hudson streets De-
ceased who perfect stranger, it appeared. had
hold Of the rope the front wheel Of the carriage
ru uning at the time and refused to let go his hold
on being requested to do when he stumbled and
felthe wheel passing his neck and injuring him
severely so rs to cause death in few minutes. The
jury ndered verdict according to the above facts
Inc company, no. s. VIII dcfray the expenses OF
public funeral for deceased. The accident occurred
during alarm of fire, which called out the company
Another inquest was held on the body of John Pow
No $50 Fourth street ship ner aged So years
and born in England who shot himself with mnsket.
1t appeared that deceased was well conducted me-
chanic ship carpenter by trade, and during tempo
rary arrangement, destroyed himself by committing
the rash act which he contrved tn do by tying string
to the trigger of the musket which loaded heavily
ana placing the muzzle Immediately near the heart,
pulled the string with his foot and discharged the load
in his chest Part of his heart and lungs shock
ingy mangled and scattered about the room where
the suicide took place. His family represent the de-
ceased to be well conducted and industrious man?
Another inquest was held on the body Of Mrs. Sarah
Ann Girard, residing at No Cos Greenwich street. who
came to her death from disease Of the heart Verdict
accordingly.
Sporting Intelligence.