The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-01-27

Yesterday the Chief OF Polce proceeded on tour Of
rage from the Park down Murray street along west
to Fourteenth street and through the latter to the
East river returning along the water line to the Bat
terry and around IL to West street. and back through
Murray street to the point from which he started
thus aking complete circuit. The object of this
drive WAS TO the distractions along this route
with view to their removal; and Sunday being the
day beet suited for the purpose was selected by Mr.
Matseu who is indestigzby carrying out the orders
OF the Mayor In reference to the city ordinances.
The WEATHER The weather for the last few days
has been hne beyond all precedent for the season
Sash csS Is ye,, STE s vas neyeT pernsp:
we are net requtsd BY severe weather during the next
month.
out In a smal shanty in Twenty eighth street,
fifth avenue occupied by Mrs. Brady 1t was totally
destroyed
THE El.crioS OF COLONEL TO IHr SECOND REGIakSr.
This affair Is to come of this evening at O'Clock,
At the Mercer House, having been postponed from
gader General hall hour ate. the time sppoiutsd
Tor the meeting and after several ballots had been
deposited in the box 1t is believed BY many on
that this po.iporsment IL Illegal and that aftg the
notices Tor Hilary election regularly served Ii
Garnet be postponed any NOR. than chatter election
and that neither Msor General Brigadisr General
go behind the statutes. At q caucus meeting Of
the tfcers Of the Second regiment held Wednesday
evening last, Major John Bogart received Is out OF
10 votes 1t being previously agreed that whoever
eeived sjority OF the votes should be unanimously
ses on TN s s Gay mUn TAT ~ ne vote. Of NE
since admitted into the regiment will Affect this result
remains to be seen.
FR,c. on 'cn.Sor.-A rencontre occurred on ga.
turday on Change, between Mr.. Nusman aud an
Enghh sea captain, Of the same name. 1t seems that
not long tinee the bark St. Lawrence sold to Mr.
which the captain referred to In command at the
time of the transfer and Who IL said aimed in
The captain claimed certain sum in payment Tor ser.
vices ia taking Of the vessel In the interval which
Mr.. Nusmsn disputed and on come ofsnsv. words
passing 1T Nusman's ofhce, he ordered the captain
out, and the latter retired On meeting Change,
osntive words we're passed the captain calling Nue.
man paltry fellow. 40; whereupon, Sueman raised
bs cane and srack the captain several blows about
the head when the parties we're sepsrated. Por the
credit OF the large body OF respectable merchants who
assemble on Change, AZ msy be said such scenes
almost unknown. and Is TO be hoped other Of the
KIND may sgsin occur.
bso,~r Arousrs 81. J.Nrs as Ts,cH,s Madame
Augusta st James who has retired from the stage to
lavish the eracss Of her Art upon the young ladies Of
the metropolis Friday last her frst ball tor the
present season. IL was such an entertainment ~
might have been anticipated nom the bssutifu aud
ACCOMPLISHED dancer whose elegant manners and in.
tslIirence distinguish her ss much as her accomplish
msnts IN ths art she prSfetses correspondent who
has resided In Paris and who present at the ball
ssys Madame hugusts is one Of the best teachers
tnosn Ia this city On entering the saloon Of her
school 1 was surprised at the gentilty Of the whole
display The quadries made up Of pills In the art
we're new, and % admirably executed - 20 command
the hishsst appreciation OF the many parents and
friends Of the scholsrs Who present The succe.
Of the scholars, after single quarters tuiticn
remarkable An excellent collation. followed the exc
oution o. the canoes. valtxss redova,. polka. ma.
zourkss and schottishss. After this the ball became
general One interesting fact dstip xuishsd the whole
o-rssthe afeetionste DISCRETION and confidence Of
the pupils towards Madame q. james. They crowded
srour her, and she still retained her good govern.
men while she sdjTessed them vith susvity and that
lady like that remarkably grace her deport.
msnt 30 could doubt her ability to prepare her
pupils to chine In the most elegant society Of the
gfand monde aud u IL only requisite for parents to be
aware Of the fact that quarter IL about 70 COM
menoe to give suoh sdvantsg 70 their children A
dancing tociety has also been formed, admission TO
which only he obtained by the general Of
the member This institution promises TO b. very
profitable to all who engage NIT
Forrpiise.-A femsl. child, sbsut q week old was
lett at the door Of Richard Miller. No Burlina slip.
The infant vas well drsssed Mr. Miller took the
founding In, aud cent 1t to the aims house.
FrtI tNTo rHE w.rrp John Wilkinson fell ever.
board at the foot Of Deyer street and With diculty
vas rescuedby officer Cloham
Darn ~ DnpAsE o. rHt uEpr.-Coronsr Gesr
yesterday held inquest board the ship southsr.
land on the body Of George Long, born In New YORK
VINO came 20 HE death BY disease Of the hssrt The
deceased, 10 seems cook board the ship and
suddenly fell down while occupied ~ his work and ex
pred. The family Of the deceased rsrids Of No $50
sirth street corner OF avenue e. verdict rem
derss accordingly.
Ngktl, KUN ~ F.rr On Saturday afternoon
an Irish emigrant In s.sipg 10 remove safe In the
Office Of the Commis-iobers a Emigration in the
Park severely hurt by the falling Of the SAT-.
In consequences AZ the floor which 10 stood giving
var The foor man removed TO the hospital.