The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-07-31

market must be In the most putrid state dangerous
not only to the health Of those who daily stand there
but to those who pass and repass throughout it. We
also counted at its western extremity eight heaps OF
csbbages the deleteous vegetable health that
is known, each of which would I'LL q wagon, besides
large heaps of the refuse Of that and other vegetables
We are, in fairness however, bound to say that the
butchers department. was the best regulated aud the
most cleany. Having long been Of the neglected
condition in which the city kept and the dangers
likely to result from such reckless disregard, the
part Of those in authority OF their duties both be-
fore and since the cholera made its appearance amongst
us-baving, from its ravages in Europe during the
preceding year, anticipated its
warned them Of the absolute necessity Of adopting the
strctest system Of vigilance in regard to cleanliness
and the public health; and bcsought them to put in
operation all the means with which the law entrusted
them to cleanse aud purify those places, which they
must have known were so criminay neglected-believ
sentative Of health and is at this moment peculiarly
adapted and perhaps is the only check which be
with which are afflicted We again renew the call
and earnestly entreat them to arouse, at the
twelfth hour and discharge portion at least, of the
obligations they owe to their fellow citizens Let them
at once visit the different localities have above
pointed out make thorough examination of the state
in which they are kept and then apply such remedies
as the law supplies TO abate the nuisance.
FAST DAY Mayor Woodhull has issued a proclama-
ton recommending the inhabitants of this city to OBJ
serve Friday next as day of fasting and prayer
SUSPICION ISrEsTioS MuRpEa.-Mathew Gray
was found by officer Rearing at O'Clock Sunday
ming, armed with large knife, watching the door of
MIR. Newman, in Avenue C., with whom he had had
some difcultyD with the supposed intention Of taking
his life.
THE FrRr Co,,rASIEs.-The returns Of the Chief En-
tachcd TO the fire engines; 72 members Of the hose
companies l32 of hook aud ladder companies; 30 n.y.
drant men; and 10 engineers In all / s33.
DEATH or JoHw ]. MoRGAN.--We have to record the
death of MIR. Morgan of this city, who breathed his
last Sunday, the goth inst at the residence of his
son-in-iaw' Gen John Dix, Port Chester westches-
democracy In this city. He has represented New York
in Congress in more than one session, aud has been
honored with other public trusts His funeral will take
place this forenoon, at IL o'clock at Trinity Church
PueuIsM. On Sunday, one of those disgraceful
scenes that ought never to be tolerated in Christian
community, came off at Hoboken A pugilstic en-
combatants were Ravanagh and Roberts The latter
was beaten at the end Of the fifth round.
A SERIOUS AocIpErT.-A laborer, a mason was
brought to the Broadway hospital hav
ing fallen from the scaold ola building street.
between the Sd and 4th avenues. lie dangerously
wounded, his skull and his ribs having been badly
broken.
AocpESr.-Michael Burk, boy, had been to Hobo
KEN en- Sunday, and got very drunk. In the evening,
returning home, he fell from the ferry boat into
river, but was rescued by officer Weylen.
ACCIDENTAL young man, named Michael Scott
while at work at the governu emit works. Staten
Island, had his hands dreadfuly INITIATED Yesterday
While employed with pile driving machine it his
duty to overhaul the fall which lifts the weight and in
doing So allowed his hands to pass so near the block
that they drawn in through the shexve the steam
engine having been started ahead. He kindly
cared for by Major Deaded, Of the engineer depart
relieve the sufferer.
INeuEsrs.-The Coroner held inquest yesterday
at the house 223 Sixteenth street. upon the body Of
Michael Gillespie, aged 80 years native of Ireland
The deceased 1t appears, and his cart,
which became, from long use the for wear was
taken up town to be repaired after which he
turning home when his horse took fright and away,
throwing him to the ground, when one of the wheels
passed over his neck and caused his death shortly af
ter. Verdict sccordipgly.-Also, yesterday, ut the
Bellevue Hospital, upon the body Of German, named
Henry Stennsvan about 40 years Of age who yesterday
morning sent from the Aims house on Blackwells
Island to Bellevue Hospital but died from exhaustion
before arriving at his destination.
DEATH EFFECTS OF LAupASuM-The Coroner
held inquest yesterday the body of Sarah Organ
aged so years a native Of England. who came to her
cath by over dose Of laudanum. IL seems that
neighbor, by the OF VIM Stone. called see Mr.
Organ who out when he found the deceased labor
ing under the symptoms Of cholera The husband
came H. when MIR. Stone sent him for thirty drops
drops Of laudanum and three cents worth Of camphor
However instead Of the husband bringing what he was
ordered to- he brought three worth each
together Mr. Stone, supposing 1t to be all right ne
ordered, gave the to the deceased In doses
within short time Of each other. The mistake was
not ascerained until too late the deceased died In
less than six hours after taking the laudanum. The
Jury rendered the following verdictthat the deceased
came to her death by taking dose Of lsudanum
by mistake.