The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-06-17
CITY Intelligence.

at the approach Of cholera shamed by public
opinion, the city authorities made wonderful exertons
to purify the classic region of the Five Points when
the first victims Of the epidemic to be
from that locality Such cleansing and securing we're
The accumulated filth Of years swept
away, and its delectabe fumes. it was stirred up
under hot sun assembled reeking into the nosrils of
every passer by Disagreeable, however, the opera
ton was at the time the salutary effects of the purd
cation were evident to all. There few
deaths from cholera in the Five Points as anywhere
else, Now it seemed to enter into the heads OF
these sages that there other plague spots in the
city as aboniinable and unhealthy or they thought
upon the subject, they made up their minds that
extensive job the thorough cleansing of every
street. lane and alley entirely troublesome II
not beyond their capacity Long accustomed to filth
and TO breathe impure air without any
palpabe to their bunted they did not see the
absolute necessity Of this sanitary reform though
their health he health of their families must
have suffered perhaps in some instances fatally from
poisoned atmosphere. There indeed, a move
ment towards general removal of the filth of the
city but of the worst spots were completely
overlooked while those places that were subjected to
the operations OF the sweepers ceaned imper-
fecty that the work could not be said to be than
half done In fact. they remind us of what a
filthy German doing this week in Fourth street
In the foetd abomipa bic that past her door,
in the gutter she washed dish by way of making it
very clean Then. again where there have been some
Efforts made to remove filth, have in a day
two the whole labor rendered vain by deposits
Within the last few days, there have been renewed
exertions towards publication; but venture to say
that next week, those places will be filthy ever.
The secret is not to make clean, but to keep clean.
Now we want to ask theRauthories whether the police
on duty in those localities whore are res
ponsible for the nui they connive at! Has
the operation OF the chatter relieved them too from
responsibility as 1t is alleged has relieved the Mayor!
II the police still authorised to take cognizance Of
such matters land If they not what they paid
for we can only say they are amentably deficient in
cent vigilance to detect in the act those who openly
and constantly violate the law under their nose
surely the presence of the filth itself if reported and
to. ought to be regarded prima face evidence
against the occupant OF the hose before which 1t
appears and ensure his conviction. less he show
that 1t was not thrown by himself his servants
member of his family, by any ether person with his
knowledge OF consent The absurdity of summoning
and Furnishing ignorant servant maids while their
masters and mistresses allowed go scot free,
seems mockery of Justice as contemplate as Is is
cowardIy What the police lack the courage to bring
offenders to justice If they happen to be above the
rank of mental? We shall take occasion. from day
to day to point out the of Of those
plague spots of the city that openly tolerated by
the authorities, though engenderng miasma disease
and death.
THE WEATHER The weather for the last two days
has been exceedingly hot and sultry Yesterday, in
particular the atmosphere very close" and op.
pressive till about half past o'clock when delight
full shower fell and cooled the air restoring its elas-
nsmenon was exhibited--a beautiful double rainbow
gave token that the rain not to last but that to-
morrow day. nature after her BATH would shine out
fresh and fair.
FALSE ALARMS OF FrRE-There Is very reprehen-
sibe practice INDUCED in of giving false alarms of fire.
On the day that the sugar refinery Of Harris & Co.. in
Duane street. burned, there two false alarms
and though we will not say that any fremen the
LEES prompt that night when there was true alarm
still the tendency is disprit and to dshearten these
brave men, who without fee reward rush to the res
cue Of the property of their fellow citizens On Friday
evening there alarm given Of fire in the Fourth
district and the bells loud and long: but after
the hrepen running and sweating, it was found to be
cruel hoax We would not wonder that If these false
alarms be too often repeated they become like the
cry of"wof" and when real danger is at hand deaf
haf 10th
therefore, to be inflicted the miscreants who will
fully give false alarm and every good citizen ought
to use his utmost efforts to find them OUT for the In
jury done is not much the remen as to the com.
munity itself complete drenchng with the hose Of
one OF engines would be too lenien chastsement
Souspg IN horse pond, or dragging through those
black rivulets that meander delightfully."- through
our streets, would be more fitting retribution for
such rascality.
AccrDESr.-On Friday, at 10 A. NJ, Michael Mcbride,
laborer, at work at a building at Washington Place.
while standing on the side walk, was struck on the
head with brick that fell from the top of the build.
ing, which fractured his skull He taken to the
Hospital by officer Lying, where he lies in dan
gerous condition.
WOMAN DRowNEp-An unknown woman was found
floating in the water at the Canal street. on Fri
day evening. She taken to the dead house by Of
fcer Rcadc.
ACCIDENTALLY KILLEp.-The coroner held an inquest.
yesterday, at the City Hospital, the body of John
Cassidy, aged 3s years native of Ireland who came
to his death by the accidental falling of large
cstern situated in the yard of Turner's refinery
in King street. 1t seems the deceased was engaged
under the bottom of the cistern painting and in get
ting from under accidentally knocked of the
supports and the cisern smashed the head Of the
ceased on the EARTH He extricated from
the cistern and conveyed to the City Hospital when it
was Uncovered that his skull badly fractured He
fingered for two three hours and expired The de-
ceased has wife and eight children in Ireland anxious
ly waiting the remittance from him Of few dollars
saved up by his earnings, to bring them out to this
country. Verdict according to the above facts
UNKNOWN WOMAN Drowned The coroner held an
inquest yesterday at the almshouse yard the body
OF an unknown woman. apparently about 25 years of
age found floating in the river, foot Of Canal street
The is supposed to be the person who about
two weeks ago. attempted to commit suicide by Jump
ing into the river but at that time she was rescued bv
one Of the 5th ward policemen. Verdict found
drowned.
HE THIRD RHCiNEST-ADDREss OF THE MAYOR
On Friday evening, at o'clock the Third Regiment
paraded in front OF the City Hall and received stand
Ofcolors from the Mayor The following his address
TO Colonel Postly on the occasion =
"CoioNEL-ln conformity with resolution ofthe Com
mon Council passed the eth of May last directing that
stand Of colors be presented to the Third Regiment
Hussars) First Brigade New York State Militia it
comes my duty and you it is a very pleasing
one to be made the instrument Of executing their will
on this occasion In the therefore, and in behalf
OF the Common Council Of this city, present this
standard to and to the fellow soldiers which is
your good fortune and have doubt your just pride
also, to command Take it, unfurl it, and raise 1t to
the view OF the gallant for whom it is designed
to whom IT now belongs. To you and to them It's
keeping and its honor ia entrusted and from the
high character for correct discipline and good conduct
which this corps has hitherto sustained have tho full
eat assurance that at all times and in all places and
subjected its integrity and its honor will be manfny
defended and preserved Colonel allow me to add that
esteem 1t privilege to participate with you in the
feelings OF pride and pleasure which must swell your
bosom on this interesting occasion"
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