The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1849-04-05

City Intelligence.
CRY GosMP-Politios just at present IL the standing
tcpc Of conversation out Of DOORS and in tho public
onsss and small hotels. The hoped FOR but almost
dsspaired Of reunion Of the old hunkers and barn
burners has greatly slstsd the democratic ass who
now expect to sary the CITY at tho election next week
The wings are, however, not disposed to give up the
patronage aud other droppiDgs which political sscen
dapcy gi',s them they will, ut least, die hard Per-
hsps they may not yield 1t oil At tho present election
80 much for politics The California msais, II not
altogether subsidized has become very much modified /;
the ships ported for San Francisco do not all up With
passengers half rapidly they did some weeks ago
TIE truth Is, mutt have exciting topic before
the community something sboutwhieh tho sovereisn
may talk without firing aud indulge their
without harm. In Europe, the rulers favor the ob.
ssrvsnce Of great number Of holidays, when the mil
lion treated to street shows and merry makinss,
while the upp few entertained with equally
ssnsicsl shows 1t court Until late years, Ar,sri
csns did not actually require this exctement but
do now 1t is ell the result Of habit but the habit Is
firmly fixed and We must have the excitement. The
Mexican war fur nished us grand theme then had
the revolutions In Europe then the Preside initial cleo
ton; then California gold; and now arc snxiously
waiting for Canada to revolt and uba to seek
ton. Meantime, politicians smuss themselves BY
making mayors, aldermen, and judges the quid nunc,
In matters Of science attend lectures psychology
visit the Farmers Club, consider the ability
Of aerial navigation. Quite . rumbsr OF more sedate
people keep their me nts equilibrium by visiting the
galleries Of the Arts Union and tho Academy Of De.
sign while still another GLASS amusisg themselves
by projecting and improving country grave yards
bag pardon, rural cemeries" is the term use The
evenings very sgreeaby passed by very large mum
per o nj - 4 h..
tres opera, md concert All enjoy themselves
a. best they may aod each class holds in profound
contempt the recreations OF oil other Glasses.
Col MANN Tho friends Of Colonel Alvah Mauu
meet this evening At At the Of Broad
way and Walker STREET. TO express their in reA
tion tao Colonei's exclusion from the Broadway
Theatre, by its present proprietos IL appears that
C0onel Mann who was formerly proprietor of the
sdway Theatre has until within late psriod had
the ufual oourtesy of free admission himself aud
his fie Dds extended to him. but that Iattsry the pi
vilrge has been denied him The Withdrawal Of the
usua license hiss mortified him, and his friends 1t ap
pears, are about to take The matter up, Colonel
Mann though lately In bust has ous
q greet deal for the support Of tho drama aud his
Efforts to build the beautiful theatre which he was
obliged afterwards to sell to the present propretors
entitle him to much confederation. We hope the pro-
cent liberal managers will AgRn extend the Colo mel
the privilege to which he has . .ort of prescriotvs
right - an old and sicent Iaborsr in tue cause OF
dramatic art 1t 10 small matter md "a trust 70 400
tho exhibit their usual iber slity In thus
healing the wounded feelings Of the Colonel.
FLAkE.UP IN BRoApwAY-AN EpIroa CowH,pvp nv
AWonAr-A most exciting and extraordinary sosne
in Broadway, at the ooraer Of Duane street
sesut one O'Clock yesterday afternoon, the
Of which, We have gathered them from rsspousibls
sources. are - fo!lows:-Edwafd u. C Jadsou,
editor Of paper In this city known Ned Butl,nes
Opn, WAS walking down Broadway, accompanied by
two friends. As the three reached the corner Of
Duane street. dashing looking and fsshonaby Dress
ed female rushed upon Mr.. Judson, aud. WITH COW.
hide In her hand demanded Of ths editer Why be had
scarcely time make reply before he received ssvs-
raj several severe blows on the head aud shoulders
fren the wom.p -ho psd her weapon Of revenge most
dexter, usly He then ran the street. snd she
followed eiving him blow Tor every step, until sats.
ned that she bad svsoged the insult had received
large crowd Of persons gathered around immediately
and the belligsrsnt parties sspsrated-the woman
walking up Broadway. During the ARRAY, 1t IL allie zed
that the editor drew pistol and threatened tho life Of
ia fnAr ssssiant; but We believe shots arsd
The woman, We learn, IL Miss Kate Hastings keeper
OF bosfding house in Leonard street. The OCCUR
when Broadway 10 most throngsd with spectators,
caused an unui al excitement. Mr. Judson, imme.
and msds an aidavit the sssanit but hi;
Honor up to ats hour last night had not Issued any
warrant or process for the arrest OF Miss Kate IL 10
poe.ible however, that his Honor will send for this
bold creature this forenoon there appears to be
rome curiosity to see this female Mon,' who would
dare to hsrsewhip an editor.
qusst yestsrdsy ct the Aims House ysrd on the body
Of an unknown man. about Is years OF age, Who was
found floating In the river foot Of Chambers street.
four weeks He was dressed with grey jacket clssh
pants, striped vest red silk nsckkerchie striped I'M
der shirt long light coored hair with randy whisksrs
under the cbin. Verdict, death by drowning
UKivEssiry CoMMENcKMENr-PorM AID OaArror
The orston before the literary socetiss Of the New
York University, on the Goth June next, will BE- de-.
hversd by the Rev L. Megron OF natl and the
poem, It the ssme time, By Alfred Street, ESQ Of
Albany. Mr.. Megron Is the we'll known author OF the
"Orators OF the American Re volutionn
Brooklyn City Intelligence.
BoARp ~ EDycArror.-rhis Board met pursuant to
O. Stevens Vice. Presdsnt in the
chair. L. Holmes, Esq Secretary. The roll was
Gale d, and the minutes read and approved.
II here being NO unfinished business, reports Of
committee tho following resolutions offered -
Resolved, That tho Trustees u School District Ms
school suitable to the wants Of that DISTRICT Adopt.
ed -
Resolved That the committee on music purchase CO.
pies Of Ives Muscs Speer for the OF schools
througheut the city. Adopted : .
Resolved, That all the teachers employed, or to be
employed, BY his Beard be requested to qualify thsm
seives to teach the elem entsry principles Of music
A long dicusson here ensued. on an amendment to
strike out the words to be empleyed the
motion to strike out prevailed and the resolution was
then adopted.
Resolv.d, That the sum Of $25 be added to the ap-
preparation for music.
Re,olved, That Professor Mandevilles Course Of
Reading be adopted OF the text books for the
use Of the rohools Adopted
The committees being ready to report, the Finance
commttee reported the following =
Balance ON hand; o.. .$21, 907 81
Amounts unpaid. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. III A.
Leaving actual balance. ............. q, SIS 81