The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-01-15

THE WEArHERiAND THE CRY YEsrERpAY.-The rain
which CONNIE need to fall Saturday ening, ed
about daylight yesterday morning but the wexher
tinued and murky throughout the day Most per-
whocould consistently do remained housed du
ring the day. The evil OF which have comp sined for
the last might beca douby apparent the ice
and upon the side walks became moistened ad,
finally, saturated by the rain and warmth. Indeed,
the footpaths were abominabls. The ".posh" was in
come places ankle deep. and in consequences Of the
cutters not having been properly opened the water
coureed its in lively streams the walks and,
in many instances, punis he'd the negligent by fudng
its way first into the into nts.
There some snow slides from the roofs of houses
consequence.
SHUT OFF THE CRoroN WATER AT NIeHr.-Ou
Saturday night, gentleman residing in Fifth street
was awakened by a servant woman. She informed
him that the Croton water had burst leaden pipe,
ing was likely to be Inundated. The gentlemen, on
being aroused made for his wardrobe with the utmost
expeditions and posted away to his plumbers who came
and remeded the evil at once, by turning q small
stop.cock, which had been placed in the pipe ct
point the kitch- fire. for the purpose ct avoiding
accidents of this kind The Of the stop cook,
with small lever attached is probably known to most
who have the Croton water cd through
their houses in leadsn pipes but here was an in
stance in which It's not known. there NAV DO
others Of similar character For the information Of
such, mention this fact The water should always
any rate.
THE RIVER FERRY BoArs.-The ferry boats on the
East and North rivers were again impeded In their
crossings yesterday, by the floating ce and many, II
not all Of them, entirely unable to make their
regular trips. Quite number Of these boats have
bad their wheels disabled by contact with floating
ice that they have been laid up repairs They have
not suffered so much for years past as within the last
week.
MORE ACCIDENTS FROM Icy srpEwALKs.-Msry Mo-
Mahon fell upon the sidewalk at the Of Sd Az
and 18th street. Saturday and broke two ribs
She WAS taken up by some benevolent persons, and
medical aid being procured the unfo victim Of
Icy sidewalks properly attended to- A man named
John Smith fell upon the ice in the Fifteenth Ward,
and severely injured at O'Clock Saturday eve
ming Poor John Smith
Ice AND THE FeRnY BoArs-In consequences Of the
large quantity Of floating Ice which blocks up rivers
considerably at each food tide the ferry boats have
suffered great damage Three boats out Of the four
employed In crossing the Jersey City ferry have been
disabled, leaving one only to do the work On last
evening, Of the South Ferry boats had its rudder
carried sway by the floating ice while crossing the
river This happened at clock, and the passen
At the Bsoosyn SIDE as the disabled boat lay in the
boat; and the like manner the passengers from New
York were compelled to pass on shore. This arrange
ment made 1t extremely unpleasant for ladies; the
necessty of the case and they obliged
to submit
TElEcRArBs-Morse line Of telegraph down
from this sde and only in working from Jsr-
sey city. Houses line Is working likewise.
Gas LIGHr.-The gas burned brightly and brilliaut-
~ last night much to the joy Of all hands in the office
We are indebted to the exerton Of VIM. F. Hopson
for this. By direction Of the company, he went to
work. and there be lish and there light"
Now that we have light, Mr. Hopson must that 1t
continues to burn as brightly all the time
A LARGE CAsrING.-Ons of the cylinders intended
for George LAWS Chagres Mail Stesmers success
fully cast Saturday afternoon, by Messrs. Secsr L
20 their extensive e.tabshme at the foot Of 9th
street. This ponderous cylinder weighs 500 pounds.
1t Is 90 inches In diameter and will afford feet
stroke The steamer in which 1t Is to be placed Is In
tended to be ready to take her place in the line the
9th of May next ship similar to this one, which 10
at the Messrs. Secors wharf will it is expected follow
on the 9th of July following They will, without
doubt be spl ndd ships and when fully equipped, will
prove valuable acquisitions to our steam marine.
INAUGURAL ApDREss.-Zadok Pratt, the President
elect Of the Mecbanics Institute will deliver his inau-
gural address before that society at their rooms
Tuesday evening next The affairs Of the institute,
it lie expected will take favorable turn under the ad
ministration of President PRATT.