The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-05-19

THECHeLERA.-The sanitary committee Of the Board
Of Health yesterday visited and inspected the locality
where the cholera said to exist and think there no
Of cholera there The opinion Of the medical gentle
men, who accompanied them comedies with that Of the
Board Of Health. There two three deaths
among those who were removed from No. 20 Orange
street. and one occurred but, was before
stated there positive evidence that IL Is
choera and SO little did the committee Of the Board
OF Health think Of 1t, upon the opinion OF eminent
medical men, that they at became satisfied that
the disease not in the city. 1t is to be hoped
that the excitement which has been caused may sub
side, and no further apprehension be felt upon the
subject The work Of purifying the city will be prose-
cholera should make its appearance, there will be
nothing to feed its rapacious appetite. The patients
were yesterday evening removed to Monroe hall
corner OF Centre and Pearl streets negro woman
was attacked yesterday, and white woman, both
Of whom were taken to the temporary hospital One
death occurred yesterday DR. Buel gives certificates
the effect that the cholera while others dsa
gree with that opinion.
CRY PRrsoN--Some rumors in circulation yes
terday respecting the existence Of cholera in the city
prison Such, however we requested to state is
not the case DR. Covil the present skful physician
of the prison, informs that it in a more
healthy condition, and that not the slightest init
nation of cholera has made its appearance within the
prison walle.
THE WrArHER.-Yestcrday fine sample Of
spring weather. The shone beautifully during the
whole day. and but for the dust in the streets would
have equaed in point of pleasantness day of the
spring. The air in the evening pleasant and the
brightness Of the stars lent beauty to the shade of
night
IMPROVEMENTS Down TowS.-The spirit of improve
ment seems to have taken hold in every part of the
city In COurtandt and Dey streets several houses
being taken down. to give place to large and mag
nfcent stores and dwellings are sought in the upper
sections Of the city From present the
proyements Of this year will be greater than Of any
previous year. In Vesey street, too. several i'm
portant inn improvements which while they not only adj
the appearance OF the streets in which they are
located will greatly enhance the business interests Of
the city.
A SINGULAR Sucrpr-The Coroner held an inquest
yesterday at No. "a Greenwich street, the body
German girl, aged IL years, by the name of Maria
Brown, who came to her death by taking laudanum,
under the following circumstances 1t appears that
the deceased u domestic with Mrs. Herdman, at
No "a Greenwich street, and Mr.. Herdman accused
the deceased of taking SO gold piece from bureau
drawer The deceased, becoming frightened, acknow-
lodged taking the money, and said she threw it down
the sink. Through the effect of being detected, the
deceased purchased Of laudanum at the drug
the corner took the same, and then went up
stairs to bed, where she seen by Mrs. Herdman,
who, finding she could not be aroused procured med-
cal aid, but too late. she died after The jury
rendered verdict that the deceased to her death
by suicide, by taking laudanum.
PRESENTATION OF PLATE TO THE Hon. RoBrRr II. Mon
RIs-Pursuant to appointment, the presentation OF
splendid silver service was last night made to the
Hon Robert H. Morris, at the post Office by the clerks
present and the services Of interesting
character. This testimonial Of respect agreed
upon and ordered in the most costly style 1t consists
Of one very large salver, weighing one hundred and
forty ounces, smaller salver coffee, tea, cream and
sugar service. The entire beautifully wrought,
pecially the large falver which is engraved in beau
full lake and villa views while almost every variety Of
carniverous beasts. and the elk and moose appear.
In the centre is the following inscription -:
Presented to the Hon. Robert ii. Morris, by his
friends, the Clerks of the New York Post Office, as
testimonial Of their resAect for him as a citizen and as
an acknowledgement ~ his kindness to them while
Postmaster during their official connection with him
May Is, ls49."
The other pieces bore similar inscriptions.
At 8 o'clock. the presentation was made by Major
Benedict He spoke Of the uniform kindness Of Mr.. NJ.
to the Clerks and presented the plate Testimonial
of their respect at the hour of parting.
Mr.. MoRBIs replied in briet but appropriate speech
He was conscious of the good feelings which existed
the part Of his clerks, and satisfied that he had
dealt justly with them. He wished them happiness
and prosperity.
After the presentation the whole company adjourned
to tho Union Hotel, where magnificent dinner
prepared and which fully discussed After the
removal Ct the CLOTH mirth merriment and song went
round and the company seemed happy In theapproach
ing hour Of separation. The company was comp osed
principally of those connected with tho Post Office each
of whom warmly complimented Mr.. Morris on his uni
foI urbanity Of manner and gcntemanly department
The affair was pleasant one, and will long remain
'rcsh upon the memory those who participated.