The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-04-23

Asrxcr OF THE CRY ON SvrpAY-This CITY on the
Sabbath day has certainly become one Of tho most
than in many Of the cities Of not half the po-
puation. Business is almost entirely suspended and
none regardless of the day those who, a a
part of their religious creed acknowledge Sabbath
rest day. The churches yesterday generally well
filed and upon almost Of this denscy po-
puated metropolis the gospel preached There is
no view which may not be accommodated and all are
encc Of an established creed The many pous influences
which have been brought to bear upon the of
the city have had beneficial effect and the good result
is already perceptble Though the clouds unpro-
ptious yesterday and there several sprnkngs of
rain the general peasanness of the day caused many
to seek the quiet of the country where for time they
might be entirely separated from the city and enjoy
the pure air of the surrounding hills, and hear the
many notes of the feathercd songster The rumbling
upon the of the thousands Of wheels which daily
them hushed, and naught could be heard
but the sound Of the church going bell But few
despite the holy intention Of the day. would reel through
the streets under the influence Of wine. Now, such
thing is rarely Though the groggeries kept
OPEN they are afraid to sell except the doors are
shut, that those In the street may not them,
and they have to suffer the penalty OF the law
Though this change has been wrought 1t has not been
by the influence of the strong arm of the law but by
moral force. The efforts of those whose aim is
the elevation of mankind and the entire humiliation
Of all that tends to destroy derogate from the cha
racer of man. have done much to bring about so des
rabc end. There is ono thing, however, which
longs the duty Around the Park every side the
Sabbath day, traffic carried True it is done in
such articles as crafty the Authoritative propensties
but 1t would look far better II such business
done Those engaged in 1t would suffer very little and
the moral character of the city would stand better than
it now does in the estimation Of all good citizens.
SEAMES's BETHEL SocIEry.-Wc have an interesting
report hand Of the anniversary of the Church Sea-
mems Bethel Society held at the Church of the Assem-
sion yesterday evening" but which, for want of ROOM
we are obliged to defer to another day
COMMON CouNcII.--There will be a special meeting
of the Board Of Aldermen at the usual hour this
ing.
FoR Communications Jefferson Smith, Esq,
formerly Judge of the Marine Court will sail this day
for California in the steamship Unicorn which leaves
this port for the gold region.
FmE-A fire broke out about eight o'clock last night,
in Conckn's camphinc factory, First avenue be-
tween Iwenty-ffth and Twenty sixth streets, which
was entirely destroyed. The building of little
value but the boilers and machinery nearly de-
stroyed at loss of about 5000, upon which there
no insurance.
PRESENTATION OF A GoLD CHAIN.--The members of the
Young Guard, military corps Saturday evening pre-
scented their commander, Albert ii. Nicolay with u
handsome gold chain, testimonial of their esteem
ATTEMPT AT SrICDE.--JehnMurphy attempted to COM
NIT suicide Saturday night. by jumping into the
river at the fc of Duane street He rescued from
drowning, when it was discovered that he insane
UNKNOWN MAN DRowNEp.-The Coroner held in
quest yesterday at the Aims House yard the body Of
unknown man. apparently about thirty live years Of
age with black hair and whiskers around his chin. He
dressed in green baze jacket dark satinet panta
looms black barred silk vest white muslin shirt
and heavy boots. The body was found floating in the
river at the foot of Walnut street appeared to have
been in the water three four months Verdict death
by drowning.
DEATH DRowNING.-The Coroner held an inquest
yesterday, at the Aims House yard. the body of
German tailor by the name of Henry Willing, aged
North river pier No. s. and has been missing since
the 18th OF February. Verdict death by drowning.