The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-27
City Intelligence.

THE wEArHER.-The weather yesterday was I'M
pleasant there having been several during the
day. The sky was obscured all day, and damp, cold
wind blew from the east. At night the clouds were
dark and heavy and with every appearance Of q pro-
tracted easterly storm.
THE RECESS OF THE COMMON CoUNcu-The long
Of the members of this wise assembage of egs
lators has almost drawn to q close Another week
and the chamber in which they assemble will be ilIu.
minated and the result of their sittings will be looked
upon with eager interest There many things
which have been promised since their last convoca-
ton, which will now be expected. They have effected
one good measurethe contract SYSTEM but there are
numberess others which equally important and
their minds In proper order possible for mature de-
liberation and prudent action. Not special meeting
has been called since the first Monday Of the
month, and their s one subject which should at least
claim their attention. A great deal has been said
among them about the health Of the city, and they
have endeavored to adopt for its protection
There great number of slaughter houses in the
most densey populated sections Of the city, which,
during the summer, have, In consequences of the un
nuitances place might be provided for the butchers
in the upper part Of the city somewhere above Thirty
the oa might be disposed Of not to create un-
peasantnes Several Of the butchers have been con.
incopvenient for many Of them, would prefer the
change. The Common Council could nder an essen
tia service to those who have long been subject to
this kind Of nuisance and would do for the gene
raj health Of the city than onehal Of their VIII ole ao
ton on the subject heretofore has been.
SUICIDE nv HAroiNc.-The Coroner held an inquest
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street. near 9Th avenue the body of Eliza Rutter
q native Of New York. and 81 years OF age, who came
to her death by hanging herself 1t appears the de.
ceased had boarded with Mr.. Glass for over a year.
and widow, and within the last few months was
laborpg under i'll. health, when, Friday afternoon
between and o'clock in the absence Of the family
che locked the doors and hung herself to hook In
closet with silk handkerchief. On the return Of Mr.
Glass he found the doors locked and forcing them
open the deceased was found suspended, as above
stated. The body was Immediately cut down. bat life
was extinct. The jury rendered verdict that the
deceased came to her death by suicide by hanging.
AccIpErTAL DgArH.-The Coroner likewise held an
inquest In 2bth street. between LIST and I'd avenues on
the body Of John O'Drien, a native of Ireland and
20 of who to his death by injuries re-
ceived from the shaft of cart he was driving Yer.
diet accordingly.
FIRE.-A fire broke out about one O'Clock yesterday
morning, In sn unoccupied three story building on
10Th street, near 9Th avenue which was almost en-.
trely destroyed IL Ia supposed to have been the work
Of an incendisry.
STEAMER ALrpA.-Three days OF the week we are in
receipt Of Albany and western papers many hours In
advance Of the mail through the punctuaty and the
exceant sailing qualities of the Hudson river atearner
port about four O'Clock In the afternoon and as has
been The case since her first appearance upon the
water, filled with passengers IL matters Int IttIe
what route she takes her superior ARA her
geDtlemsply and attentive Ulcers, and her repntatIen
for areat fpeed viii always large PORTION of
the patronage OF the travelling community |
TUE STEAMBOAT Sr. NICHOLAS which struck upon |
ROCK at The entrance of Port Chester harbor and
fppk II wac expected would be- raised, and brought to
ffe rfN asst evening She hn5 the AID Of the steam
pump aarins Friday ana Saturday.