The New York herald., 1850-06-09

city Intelligence.
HoseKES.-This delightful spot never looked more
attractive than 1t does now in the most sharmns
month Of the year Thousands Hoek to it, day after
day to enjoy the beauties OF scenery and the
treats of s sylvan shades 1t s 10 be regretted that
while the privilege of wandering free as air in those
beautiful IL conceded to citizens of New York,
any houid be found guilty OF the bad taste OF break
Ing the trees and carrying OF the branches. Surely
joyug freely the himself those refreshing
gsdes and wood capped heights. without injurng the
property, or doing asght to mar its beauty.
sPRINKI He psoN RIVER RALRoAo.-Ye ester
day morning for the frst time, the sprinkler Of the
Hudson River Railroad put into II went up
by the first train aud returned in the afternoon with
the down train In short time after the rain greatly
helped the operation II consists Of two large csterns,
fxsd ear so as to operate upon each side OF the
track. Iti very ingenious contriyance, and Is a
great improvement the old sprnklers used in water
ing the streets Two are employed all the time in
turning crank, by which they can check or distri-
butte the water at pleasure.
ARRIVAL OF EMIsRaNrs.-The following the ar
rivals since yesterday -
EuSs sessI in ' Gsns Has% BrsssS Sass1w
stone, Glasgow l5o Mannsh Lneriek. q,
Perhirs, cardin Il
DAsGER OF CamPH,vE--Accijents from camphno
of daily occurrence. On Friday evening. at q
quarter past nine o'clock servant at l5s Spring street.
ia filling a eamphne lamp. acted incautiou,y, and
the LIQUID exploded hurpiug her severely Oicer Jo-
ieph Worth OF the Eighth district took OF his c,st,
and threw it over the flames. thus extinguishing them
In quarter of an no after fire broke out in the
Centre and Walker streets caused by the everturniny
of a csmphine lamp. Policemen Woodbridge and Gil-
gan succeeded in extinguishing the fire, with but
tridlDg damage.
A,cprsT.-Yesterday morning, at half past nine
O'Clock, n German boy, named Charles Bvsrt aged
IA years fell into the hold eli n steamer which is
beiig built at the foot OF Seventh street East River
He Was taken out nearly lifeless lie has received a
very severe injury in the head and his recovery is
doubtful. He resides at Ito Ridge street.
FsrE CHAMPErRE.--we understand that quite an ex.
tenrve private rustic festival will take place Mon
day twesther permitting) on Staten Island The whole
affair is to be quite ParsiaD- Tents will be erected
in the most exquisite manner and from the large
number Of invitations already extended among the
ton something very classic aud superior may be OK
pected on this novel and pleasing occasion.
SrRIKE THE LAnoRERs. Yesterday morning the
principal builders of the city refused pay the labor
eeived shings since the Ist of last month refused
to work for less, and accordingly they now q
strike
PEEsrSTArIow TRUMPET TO Ma. vARIAS, Asstsr-
ANT ESeINEER, ny THE MEMBERS or CATARACT FIRE Cost
PAsy.-On Wednesday evening. the members Of Cata-
ract Engine Company No IS assembled at the house OF
Mr. Thomas q. stevens in Twenty-eighth street near
broadway upon the occasion of their presentation OF
silver trumpet to Mr. George w yarian, late foreman
of the company, and now Assistant Engineer Of the
Department.
Mr.. STEVENS having been appointed to present this
beautiful token Of esteem, said-The gentlemen, Mr.
Varian comprising No. % in which company you have
zealously and faithfully served member tor
period OF IL years, since its first organization in
1s3es fully sensible Of the praseworthy manner in
which you have performed the duties which have
deyoived upon you. as good fireman aud efficient Of
fcer and appreciating theymost fully do your uni
form kindness and courtesy exteaded towards them
on all occasions consummate skill and ability,
ready ftr the performance OF your noble duty
and further to evince their high regard for you us
man-their fond attac hment to you associate
tender you in manifestation thereof this appropriate
emblem, which they design TO perpetuate and CON-
menorste to you for all time their estim ion of your
deserving merits You have recently been called from
midst, whilst holding the position OF the highest
Office in the company to obey the voice ofthe Fire De-
partmeLt in summoDiDg you to the honorable aud
responsible station Of Engneer OF that body certainly
the best evidence OF your acknowledged ability as
fireman and as well do those who know you, sir,
feel assured that in your sphere you will entle
yoursel to the respect snd confidence OF the whole
Department do they feel proud OF your promotion
from their midst Receive then sir. from my hands
and in behalf Of the members of 2 this gift aud with
1t their rrvent wishes for future health hap
piness aud prosperity.
Mr. vAnras replied as foows-sir 1t has pleased the
company Of which l was a member, through yeu, to
present this beautiful specimen of art emblematca
Of the department 10 which we all belong token
OF their regard aud friendship towards for past
efforts for the promotion Of their interest The stter
ing manner in which yoa have been pleased to
my services, merits my warmest gratitude. trust
those feelings Of mutual regard which have sub
sisted between myself and the members or this con-
regard for me would be worth Sc were II not that
know comes from its donors coupled with their feel
ings Of friendship. One thing claim for myself Il
trust without being charged with arrogance) that I
have always sndeayorsd to discharge my duty q
member. fireman. and an officer Of the New York Fire
Department to the best Of my ability regardless of
personal feelings Of popularity; which designing men
might take advantage OF. through the excitement
naturally sttep ding the duty Of fireman, bat which
In the end would lead to evil consequence All that
u now left for me to say to my brother treneu Is II
have mered their considerations, then this splendii
gift will ever be remembered by with that alrc-
tonate regard In which have always held my asso-
ciates In conclusion. air. let tender to you aud
to all the members and ex mem bsrs of Engine Co No
% individually aud collectively my cordial and best
wishes for their future health and prosperity Ii may
not lie inappropriate, at this time for to return my
sincere thanks to you and the department in general
for el.vsting me To the position hold In the de-
rartment pledgiDg to all to discharge the duty in
my present capacity TO the best Of my Judgment.
very sumptuous entertainment given by Mr..
Stevens, concluded the proceedings of the evening.
Tur iNpyrrSprSr GRus or BsLrIuoRr.--This ane
military company leave Baltimore to-morrow, OF q
vist TO New York They will bring hfty muskcts, ave
commissioned oniccrs aquartermaser paymaster sur
g.on, and their splendid band, numbering twenty In
ttTumepts. They intended to visit New York tho
eh Of June Of last year aud had chartered boat
the purpose but abandoned their Intention onnt
Of the breaking out Of the cholera here. The City
Guard Will turn out TO receive them at the Battery
Tnr CAtrrosrA FusfLrrRs.--Tke Caledonia Fusiieers
under the command Of Capt. W. hcLssy. returned
Yesterday morning from a visit TO Albany and Troy
In the former city they rgcei red and escorted By
the Albany Emmett Guards and at Troy by the Troy
republican Guards. At Albany they were most hos
pisbly entertained by the ST. Andrews Society. and
Mt Troy by the Republican Guards. The compsuy re-
turned highly atterd BY the kind reception they
periene,d from the military and citizens Ia general
after being Inspected by It. Col Baker at the atcr
vli,t arsenal, at Troy.