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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-08
City Intelligence.

THE WEArHER.-EEAr, THUSDER LIGHTNING, RAIN
AMP HALwYesterday was decidedly the warmest day
ing the heavy thunder storm Of Saturday night the
air was sultry The sun rose In clear sky and pour
two O'Clock, when heavy cloud rising from the west
ern horzon gave promise of storm and at halfpast
torrents accompanied by heavy thunder and vivid
lightning. The rain and hail continued to fall with
the streets having been completely flooded when the
sun shone out again. the air only being degree
cooler than before the rain Some Of the hail stones
were as large rs walnuts. At noon the thermometer
stood at sos degrees being 80 degrees
corresponding date of the last year The evening
perfectly calm and the heat seemed almost great
during the day According to the ticks Of the tele-
graph the storm ragged with considerable violence at
Stamford. Conn. at o'clock; and it seemed to con-
tnue on the line of the telegraph to six and
o'clock
P. S.-About halfpast seven O'Clock another heavy
cloud arose from the northeast and again the rain
poured down in torrents for about hour, accompa-
MED with thunder and lightning, The sky then be-
came partially clear but heavy black clouds grded the
whole horizon.
RAILROAD AccIpENr.-The morning train of cars of
the New York and HarlemRaroad met with a very
serious accident, while the downward trip from Gro
ton Falls, yesterday morning. When White Plains
the rails spread, and the locomotive running of the
thrown off the track and great destruction to life
would inevitably have ensued but for the presence of
mind of Mr. Sands the conductor who as soon as the
rails spread put down the break Of the train car and
the upsettng and probable crushing Of the
whole train Fortunately no person was injured; and
it astonishing fact, that through the watchfu
ness and promptness of action the part of the
ductors of the trains of this road in of acct
dent has any serious result followed other than the
damages sustained road and the breaking of
and locomotives. The passengers were detained but
short time other being quickly the spot to
bring them to the city
FIRE ALARM.-The alarm of fire at ten o'clock. yes
terday morning. was caused by the burning Of some
tar barrels in 14th street, the I'd avenue.
COMMON CoUNcrL.-Thc present members of this Boz
dy hold forth for the last time this evening" far
business transactions are concerned. and tomorrow
the Mayor and members Of the Common Council elect
will be sworn into office.
MORE MysTERY-Coroner Walters was called yes
terday to hold inquest upon the body of a female
infant that was found in sink of house in oath
street From the evidence adduced it appeared that
young female had boarded at the house for a week.
about five weeks ago, then disappeared, and had not
been seen by the family since. The jury, from the
facts presented before them came the conclusion
that the infant still born but were unable to say
to whom the child belonged, by whom it placed
in the sink.
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nu Mhcrc can md Cheap carPctngF The Information thank.
W givenand valuable to those who
wish TO purchase We would economical friends TO
ram anderson No Bowery cheapest carpet oil and
window shaeesabsment in the United where goods
can be bought ~ cheaper any other place
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Wigs and Toupecs.-strangerx aud Citizen.

Informed that The best place In New York 10 procure frat
quality wig scalp is at BACHELORS manuactory No
Wall street His invented wigs obtained silver medal NJ
the last fair of the American Institute Strangers should inst
examine before purchasing elsewhere. ~ '
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-08

NOTICE TO OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES WILL BE
received until the 10th day May the office Of the New
York and Harlem Railroad Company. In the city of New York.
for the grading and required for doubling the track Of
the Harlem Railroad between Harlem River and junction with
the New Haven Railroad distance of eight miles At some
the line of the road will be and improved
ties and half feet long six inches thick having not less
between that river and the point of junction Proposals will
the time be received for erecting pile bridge about 600
feet long straight line the Harlem river and bulk
head along the grounds Of the company between d and 3
The work he done and the materials delivered by the
18th day of September Plans rofes and specifications will be
exhibited at the office Of the Company the 10th instant
when the engineer will lie present make all expana
lions. ALLAN CAMPBELL, Chief Engineer ~ Y. III. r. X
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Watches--Watches-.W atches.--J. Y. Sn-
J No 10 Wal selling Watches Of every e
crpon Mt extremely low prices He sells watches
warranted to keep accurate time splendid rocket
Chronometer at a bargain. Give him call
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sery and those about commencing the business invited
assortment to he found ut the New York Stocking
tory l0f Bowery The stock Of nearly twenty
Dozen comprising almost every desirable STYLE all which
IT, sold Mt extremely low prices call from all in
Hosiery either at wholesale retail is respectfully solicited
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-08

Oh u TcVOIUtI0ns DOnSt
lie alarmed not going deliver political thesis The
revolution refer to- the outside head not the
inside In short what have that bnndone other
preparations which tend to inrc the hair rapidly per
scded by Phaons Hair Invgotor which bcaucs strengthens
and stimulates the growth Of the hair by asmang
natural nourshment Mt the 1t may obtained at the
drug stores or Of Mr. Phalon 81 Broadway
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-08

comparison of prices current yesterdy with those
ruling at the close of the previous week. exhibits
improvement in Kentucky 6's of per cent Pennsyl-
vania SIS u Morris Canal, y, and North American
Trust and decline in treasury notes of u per cent
Reading Railroad ~ Norwich and Worcester. y; Har
lem z; Long Island III Farmers Loan. ~; Canton
Co., Y.
The annexed statement exhibits the quantity of
tain articles exported from this port for the week
ending the 9th instant distinguishing the destination
and extent of shipments to each place.
COMMERCE PoRT New YoRK-WEExLY
EXPORTS.
To Great Britain-Lard, 625 1856 lbs cheese, 1878
beef, 255 ties cotton, 4.S6l bales tar 2495 brls
slaves, NJ rosn. 18l4 brs grease, IL 1859 lbs to-
bacco, mand, 4605 lbs bacon and hams 304 $50 lbs
pentine, BO63 brls.
To France.-Beef rs brls pork, II brls; slaves,
TO British West Indies-Flour, 429 brls rye -four,
80 brls bread, Al brs ale, 80 brls cheese, 439 lbs
hay 2O5 bales sp. turpentne, 70 gals butter, 1885
lbs pork, 800 brls beef So brs beans and peas, 60
bush leather, sos lbs corn 200 bush tar, Is brls
meal, 1850 brs. Live stockholm, 40.
brs meal s b" rye aeur br. wheat bush
TO Spanish West Indies.-Corn meal. 20 puns corn
meal 20 brls pork, 40 brls beef % brls lard e22o
lbs cheese. 1882 lbs hams, 2.295 lbs.
To Danish West Indies.-Whale oil, 752 gals beef,
so brls pork 20 brls rye -FOUR 80 brls meal $50 brs
rice ties lard, 52S lbs fish. 10 cwt -four, 40 brs
bread, II brls.
The shipments to France have been larger the past
week than usual while to Great Britain they have been
quite active. The shipments of cotton have been to
extent, and engagements have been made for
four five thousand bales not yet shipped Provisions
have gone forward rapidly than for time past
The imports for the week just closed, show a falling
off compared with the corresponding weeks in each Of
the previous two years The annexed statement exhi
bits the value of merchandise imported in the first five
days of May in each of the past three years.
IMPORTS THE PORT or New YORK.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-08

CAST OFF CLOTHING AND FURNITURE-LADIEsA AND
~ gentlemen having superuous effects TO dispose Of such
wearing apparel furniture &C. obtain fair cash price for
the by sending for the subscriber through the Office
otherwise who will attend at their residences LEVENSTYN
M Broadway up stairs Ladies be attended to by Mrs Le
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-08

NJ EDICAL CARD-STRICT ARE NOW REMOVED
vl in half the usual time, by DIR Morons improved method
Occurring by absorption A strctue' frequently complicated
with the morbid result Of masturaon, DR. Ms mild plan Of
treatment only successful See his diploma
with the signatures Of Sir Ashley Cooper Sc ia his Office Dis
tom ST.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-08

R0ARDING.-SlNGLE GENTLEMEN CAN BE VERY
- comfortably accommodated with breakfast
nc necessary together with airy healthy bedrooms
single double with good attendance, and in highly especa-
BILE family, residing los Iammersey Apply tho
premises
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-08

NOR sALE--A VALUABLE FARM OF SEVENTY ACRES.
in Madison New Jersey less than mile from tho railroad
depot Map full description he Office No. "a
Wall street EUGENE BERGONZIO.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-08

q E00 CHALLENGE-NOTICE--TO GENTLEMEN WHO
POOO their old Clothes to look like Call Mt the
Tailoring Cleaning Dyeng aud Repairing Establishment at %
Gold street where you get all paint pitch tar and
the most reasonable by B NOAH 65 Gold street two
Ioorsfr from Reek ma
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-08

u FAD THIS, GENTS-MANY OF you ARE AVERSE TO
~ having Clothes cleaned OF having had
them spoiled by those who do not understand the art One trial
Will the fact that for Is 81 pants have them
cleaned and pressed superior all competition Dying and
pairing done cheap by A. C0RTISSOs No. Murray ST.
broadway late Of No. o.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-08
nocroRs F,wcErr AND LAMERr HAVE REMOVED

VNUtTORS FtWNETT TNHEKT HIVE REMOVED
- their office street. where they he consulted
private the obstinate yield to their mode Of
treatment which system Structures
cured on the plan Persons that have injured them
selves by ndcrce indulgence can apply with certainty OF cure
Once 81 Dcy street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-08

NEW HOWARD ATIENEUM NORTHEAST CORNER
IN OF Baltimore and Charles Baltimore will
the first of June s Ladies and gentlemen of the hstronc
profession DESTROYS Of obtaining will be
Immediately treated with. application letters post pad) TO
CHARLES d. s. HOWARD Lessee and Manager, Baltimore
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-08

INOR SALE, OR WILL BE EXCHANGED FOR PROPERTY
in this ctyTwo Lots adjoining Ohio st. in Philadelphia.
each 20 feet front by 30 feet deep Of which Is story
brick House Ohio street fum Twelfth TO Ounce between
Pine and Lombard Enquire Of H. W. HOE 81 Gold NY;
Of j. KENNEDY at Reading Depot Broad and Cherry
Philadelphia
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-08

NEW YORK AND HARLEM RAILROAD COMPANY,
IN April 10Th, S4SThe annual election for Directors Of
this Company will he held their office. No. Tryon Row.
Tuesday 10th day Of May between the Of u and
o'clock The Transfer Books will I've closed from the 9th April
instant to the 10th day Of May next both days inclusive BY
order Of the Board of Directors A. YIE jun Secretary NIB
The stockholders whose appear the books Mt the
time the above closing will be the entitled to subscribe
the preferred stock issued under the Of the
Legislature for which proposals will he issued in few days T.
SA subscription list will be opened at the Office Of Messrs
q Sch No st
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-08

n ocToR cox HAS REMOVED TO NO. UNION
- Place,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-08

ES SUISSES RESIDANT NEW YORK EFT SEES EN-
IL virons invites dc reunr Lundi proclaim couran
heures NJ No Dy (Ccrdc Suissc pour partcipcr
la demonstration @ lieu lhonneur dos vctmes toles
pour bee dc rAemagne lie comite suisse JOHN TISSO
I. BANDERET. @ LANDRY.
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PALMos. OPERA nogsE-rRIcEs REDMcEp- s ST,

airy and Illustrated Pictures-orical NEUROLOGICAL and
Mystical by twenty-five performers under the direction Oh
sig Monte Lila Programme for this EVENING" The War
ros Dream dance Of ses daughters The Dancers Re-
posing Fairies Revenge Medor Hercules the court Of the
Gods peaides Three Gnces sapho The Deluge Greek
Slave Combat between Ide and Apollo The -Four Seasons FL
male in honor Of the United States AdmOnDress Circle and
Parquettc "a cents upper Boxes y cent? Doors ut Ia and
o [ S O'Clock.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-08

nNE OR TWO GENTLEMEN CAN BE Accommodated
~ with furnished apartments Yin gentee private family.
where there boarer in Franklin Broadway.
Terms moderate References exchanged Address A. b. Herald
n0isa
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-08

u EEKMAN HOUSE, IS BEEKMAN SrREET-I.ET ALI,
- who love the knst greeting The best Of Drink and best
Eating Come the Bcekman House II Meals and
quickly French cooking served aud smoking hot Go the
cekan House. The host and hostess that polite Who love
make their guest all right Live the Benan House Then
you all the and The HOUSE that you will love to
stay Is JOSEPH WILSON'S, Hickman House
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-08
ID EsTAURANT AND OYSTER SALOON FOR sAIE.-TuE


IL situation Of the best in Broadway repee with every
requisite and for several has commanded large share
patronage of the respectable class To moderate
capital and who could give his personal attention
tain fortune None need apply unless they
the purchase money Apply tot w SMITH Esq, Solicitor
Mas
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poxrRY rifEArRE.-MoNpAY syrNINo. Ny 6. rsss

ID VIII he Performed first time In this city of~1 Dis
orcaI TRAGIC play entitled JACOB LElsLER THE fATRfT
HERO-Jaco6 Leisler Mr. Murdoch; Derrick Leser G. W. CLARKE.
Mlborne Brockhols vemilyea ". Marshall Mrs
Leiser Mrs Philips Francesca Bayard Mr. Abho i0opwinge,
Mrs Madison To conclude with the LADY OF THE LYONS
Clol Meddeno Mr. a. Burke: JOrdon; Sergeant
Dame Mr. Belamy Polly Anne Mrs Sutherland; Nine Dshabl
Stickney open 7Perfomanoe commence at
hafpast Boxes 81 cents PIT 25 cents Gallery ~, cents;
Priyae Hoxe
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d. Amos OPERA IIouSE-riIIS ENCHANTING LITTLE
spot crowded every night appears that the taste Of the
public which number the suppression Of the Model
Artists has revived with Increased yigo TO behold the beautiful
Pictorial Illustrations nightly mt this theatre The
Of these artist beyond description and the
with which they take their positions would bring applause
from the sk painter great treat Is promised or this
evening
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-08

SINGING BIRDS FROM CIRCUMSTANCES REICHE
has just arrived the bark Johann Frederc from Bremn
with the following collection Of Observation-Disclosures Wood ak
Black Caps White Threats Piping Hufnches Tbrishes Black
birds and 700 Canary Birds all in full and perfect health
For sale at 1862 William street
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-08

~ ERMAN SOCIETY.-THE MEMBERS OF THIS SOCIETY
requested to meet Mr. Delmonico William street
Iteration Of the day J. W. sCHULTES NJ HILGER, Com
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CHATHAM THEATIIE-SOLE PROPRIETOR AND Les
~ see Mr. +. 8 Chanfrau.-Nonday Evening, May y 1873,
will presented of the TRrMPETERS DAUGHTER
Phipot Mr. Held; Robin Mr. Herbert Maeon, Mr.. Booth
which SPIRIT OF THE WATERS Or The Fire Fisnd
Sir iuldebrind. Mr. HELD Master Lapwig Frog Mr. Wnans;
Oind Mrs J. b. Booth Ondine Mira g. Jones' Lotto Miss Deo
riane. be followed By NEW YORK As IT IS-Moss Mr.
Clanrau; Joe Mr. wman5 William Twill Mr. Hebert; Katy
Mrs Booth. To conclude with NIX TIE CABMAN-Dck Nix
Mr. Wnans Betty, Miss Wry. Doors open at 7peromsncs
nj ~. o'clock Boxes 20 cents-Pitt l2ls.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-08

wi Grand and Broome streets Monday May g and every
week. the original ,lIRfSrNS NiNSrRElS,
whose during the past months have been received
with such distinguished patronage aud unexud
respectfully that they will continue their o na and
nmtabe night until further notice Adj
mission Doors n7tOncert viii commence at T.
Manager Director E. p. CfRSTY For the accommo
daon families they will give afternoon Concert every Sat
Doc omen "A at II. Vi.
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L .,
ID will be performed Comedy OF the IRISH AMBASSADOR.
Sir Pac Olenipo Mr.. Collins Grand Duke Mr.. Frelerickg
Prince Rodoph Mr. Fleming Count Marines Mr. Vaohe Lady
Isabella Miss rebn Lady Emily Mira Sergeant To he followed
by Original Farce entitled the WRONG PASSENGER Den.
mis- Mccartney Mr. Collins Charles Norton Mr. shaw Thomas
Mr. Chapman Julia. Sally, Mrs. Watts To
eude with the Farce Of now TO PAY THE RENT Morgan
RATHER Mr. Collins Morgan Miller Mr. vaohe Swell Billy Mr.
Hunt Blowhard, Mr.. Gsllott snuny. Mr. Chapman MIRA
Conscience, Mrs Chapman Kitty Mrs Watts Betty Miss Fs.
james Dress Circle and Paruee 20 Family Circle %
Gallery i2a cents Doors open performance TO
me 4, o'clock.
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w day evening May Sth 1S4S will be presented ROMANCE
AND REALITY Scene at New York and Long Island Oliver
Manly and Asper Manly twin brothers old bachelors Mr. Aeck
ct Frank Meredith, young vrgnian Mr. Wheaey Lavender
Kydd Mr. Rchngs Jack Swift Mr. Brougham; Tom Badger
Mr. Radcliffe; Williams Mr.. Stevens Rosahe, Miss A. Fisher
Barbara Manly Mrs Wnstaney: Blossom, Mrs Isrougham
The Epogue by the Characters In the course OF the comedy
will be exhibited the following Scenery which has been
pressy painted by Grain junAct Library in the House
Of o. Manly. Act I-Drawing Room and Library Act "
Interior Cottnge conclude with the VALET DE SHAM
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-08

THEATRICAL NOTICE-MY NEW THEATRE AT DE
troit will hold thousand persons is neatly fitted up
with boxes and pitt located in the centre Of the city II
opened for the Wednesday evening April 10Th
and is in successful operation Stars and Professional La
dies and Gentlemen going West will be received liberal terms
Address, postpaid, Detroit, Michgan-JOHN s. POTTER
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-05-08

CARD-DR WHEELER OCuLlST RECEIVES Pa
from g. AN, to o'clock, pm. Diseases Of the Eye
long standing be ecctuay eradcae ermanent
effected Pamphlet containing great effected
by Dr. Wheeler be had gratuouy at his residence the
Letter post paid Artificial Eyes inserted and for SALE
spnable terms
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ID ARNUMs AMERICAN MusEUM-P 4. BARNuM, pro.

| DANvARDS MAMMOTH PANORAMA OF THE MISSIS-
ID sipp painted three miles Of being he
largest painting In the world at the Panorama Building in
Brdway adjoining Nblos Garden evening Sun
da exceped Admission 80 children half price The Pa
will commence moving at N o'clock precisely Afternoon
exhibition on and Saturday at 3 o'clock.
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~ REAT ATTRACTION AT THE TEMPLE OF THE MUSES.,
" 80 Canal sreetMeropoian Mnstrels and Animated Pic
celebrated beautiful females which former
y performed Model Artists the Temple Manager Professor
PESCH Proprietor, G. s. BARTINE.
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SEA BATHING.-I WILL OPEN AT FAIRFIELD, CON.
- nectcut the 10th of June next and commodious
house. built with view the comfort Of the guests having hot
air furnaces and cold baths large drawing larors
dining pleasant chambers and
handsome pleasure grounds within
of Long Island Sound which there offers the
pleasant and safe bathing places the continent with comorta
bic bathing houses the beach, Connected with the above
welconstrcted stable where saddle
procured and horses kept those wishing
In the of both House and Stable Tpedge myself
that efforts shall he wanting make desirable
Retreat Steamboats, leave for the city of Bridgeport daily Su
days exceped o'clock in the morning
also boat for Norwalk. T. ~ all of which connect
with Fairfield by stages carriages distant Bridge
port four miles westrom Norwalk 10 miles Persons
ing will find at the house Howard Hotel
York Those wishing information its location
scenery its walks and drives well the
held vter take the liberty of referring
following gentlemen whose residences in that negbor
hood and whose Offices the city New YorkLocwood Dc
Forrest ESD g.. A. Phelps Iotlrop Sturgc g. H. Schuyler W.
Black; Peek j. T. Thompson r. T. Barnun C. Seguie
r. Bronson Z. Cartilage DR. bradshaw also. the following gem
tlemen resident the cityD d. Howard formerly Howard
Uoe j. Thomas Howard Hotel Capt Roe Coleman L. Ste
House T. H. Hodges Carlton House Newton Hays
Of Franklin House; +. Rider, West Point. + BLACK
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1848-01-22

49,. -
|cipaT cofpofali0ns, IN order 10 compel
reluctant miaorities IL embark in com.
mercid specrlalions agains. their will,
and in defiance of their bsttsr Judgment
none SO obtuse of feeling, noneaso dull
of vision,; as the Senator from Cuyaho.
ga, and hisipoliticai friends. @gs
Mr. Archboldarepeated emphatically
that the bill had been brought forward
in good faith.A His whole legislative ca.
reer bad been spenti in minoritiesl But
to attempt to mislead majorities, had
never been inscribed on the dist of his
duties. He had no such humilating task
10 perform. On the CONTRARY, ne had
always fulfilled the oath faiprivy coun.
selIor in advising his masters here.
He had advised them accordingsto
the best Of his "cunning and discretion
for the honor Of the State& good Of the
public, without partiality, through fec-
ton, love, need, doubt o r dread. And
if his advice should be rejected, he was
ready to make all issue with them 10
the sovereign people. =, u" ~