The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-09-29

JEROME, THE SAILoR.-The gold box with the free
at halpast seven O'Clock, this evening" in the Mari
ners Church, in Roosevelt street Alderman Franklin
it is expected will make the presentation with ad.
dress The Rev. Mr. Parker, on behalf of Jerome will re-
ceve the compliment and reply to the address of pre-
sentaton Several persons who rescued from the
burning ship Ocean Monarchy will be present on the
occasion. The ceremonies will, no doubt b. yery
interesting ~
THE WEAfnER.-The weather, yesterday was Sc
verSl degrees warmer than the day previous though
will probably have a blighting influence upon the
flower gardens. Again about noon, it gave promise of
an approaching storm. In the afternoon, however,
the wind changed westwardly, and the evening was
clear and cool, and no signs Of rain were visible.
MALICE PERsoNIFiEp.-Some time since it will be
reconected, young man, named Francis BARTLETT
committed forgery for small amount upon his bro
he induced to flee the city 1t had for some time,
been supposed ,nat he was laborrg under temporary
alteration Of mind for all his past course had been
to Boston, where in few days, 1t discovered that
he insane AMI was Of course arrested and placed
in the Mclean Lunatic Asylum, where he remained
until few days since when be died The ntellige nee
Of his death was communicated to this city on Mon
day last and announced in several of the morning
papers of Tuesday. On Wednesday morning a num-
Wall street, Offering reward of $500 for the apprehen
sion and delivery of bis body in this city. This
character in endeayorng to wound the feelings of his
family, who already suffering the keenest anguish
for the loss of Of their number well the false
step he had taken while laboring under arrangement
Of his mental faculties 1t is not strange that the
divdual who would be guilty of such act did not
put his name to the placard.
FIRES A fire broke out about half past one o'clock
yesterday morning in number Of bales of cotton, at
the foot Of Maiden lane. eight ten of which
destroyed. The others saved by throwing
them into the river.
STEAMBOAT BuRSEp--The steamer Santee, of
New Orleans, lying the foot of 18th street
covered to be fire about halEpast o'clock yes
terdsy morning, and before sufficient aid could be af
forded nearly destroyed II is thought to be the work
of incendiary from the fact that she was discovered
TO be en- fire in several places
RuN OyTR.-Mr. NJ. Swartz over on Wednes.
day night. by horse and wagon Mt the of Full
ton and Greenwich streets by which his leg was bro
ken, and otherwise seriously injured There was no
driver with the horse Mt the time. This is another
evidence Of the imprudence of leaving horses standing
in the street and should be visited with the severest
penalty Of the law. A young man. named Charles
Maloy accidentally run in Fulton street yes
terday morning. while the way to the fire Mt the
foot Of Maiden lane. by engine No 81 and very se-
riously injured. He taken TO the second ward po-
-e station, in Gold street. and proper medical atten
ton rei;'HrHd
AIrrMrr At SuicmE.-A woman, named Elizabeth
Wolf attempted to destroy herself on wednesday
night py spGring into the East river at pier No q.
She rescued by the police Of the Fourth ward and
take to her residence, at No. 4 Hamilton street.
Tur Norm CAhoLiNA.-Ths United States shp.of-
the.line North Carolina yesterday drifted from her
mooripgs opposite the Navy Yard. brooklyn, and Is
lying in deep water abreast OF the powder maya
zine, Williamsburg We believe she sustained da-
mage.
JAcxsoS GuAho This corps, composed Of the mem
bers Of ongiSc company No. "a, and commanded by
Capt BraD returned to the city yesterday afternoon,
from target excursion. They moved In fine style,
and are noble looking body of mon.
REVIEW OF OrrIcrns-The officers and COM
mi,soned officers of the 10th 1th and 18th regiments
of New y ork State Militia, company the 4th brigade,
yesterday paraded at Tompkins Square, and were re-
viewed by General Even.
REVIEWED ny THE MAYoR.--The Pougbkecpsie
Guards under escort Of the Governors Guard yester-
day afternoon paradcd through the principal streets
of the city after which they drawn up In front OF
the City Hail. and reviewed by his honor the Mayor
They then visited the Governors room, and at six
o'clock left the city on their return to Poughkeepsie