The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1851-02-17

the arrest Of three their licensed drivers for simply
driving the stages for which licenses had been obtained
from ex Mayor woodruff but cancelled by Mayor
KiDgssnd No doubt this knotty question Of law via
lead to much csrioue discussion, and viii puzse the
Rysrson for the licenses have been returned to
them Surely it is not right to keep their money if
they are not permitted to run the stages.
WAsHIssIons BIRrHpas-New York Lodge No 3
American Protestant Association have reported them
selves as intending to join in the celebration Of Wash
ington's Birthday, on the IA int.
PENALTY FOR BEtYs KIND Some short, time since,
Mi Brown, one Of the 3 Deputy Marshas arrested Q
gentleman named Shaylor, on charge Of breach OF
charter party. Mr. Shaylor was at the time confined
taking him before commissioner consentedto accept
bail himself according to an authority empowering
bail in this instance was represented by the defend
apas lawyer to be perfectly good and unexceptionable
but the sequel shows that II is not at all times prudent
to be too tender enient in the exercise of
duty however unpleasant The bail afterwards proved
worthless and the plaintiff in the suit has compelled
MI Brown to pay the amount OF the bonds, 5000 TING
is certainly sreat hardship
THE WoRIp's FArR-THE sr LAWRENCE. 1T rained
20 furiouy on Saturday that the cargo OF the Emma
frem Boston for the Worlds Fair, could not be dis
charged and removed to the St. Lawrence. 1t IL ex-
pected however that it will bs done to day and that
the chip will take her departure to morrow for South
hampton.
FIRE THE CooPERs IN BROAD srREEr.-At one
O'Clock yesterday morning, fire broke out in the COO
ing to lao and 12 side and to 1913 and 1870
other all coopers shops in the lower part, and
pleU Dy Iney were all WOODEN Dulld-
ings and were totally destroyed. The prop erty in
them was saved by the exertions of the bremen the
police and the citizens The captains and police Of
the Fret and Second wards in attendance, and
rendered good service,
ANOTHER FIRE FROM CAMPHsE.-At six O'Clock sr
Saturday even ing fire took place in the fancy store
Ne. 80 Catharine street, which speedily extin.
gui.hed. Itwas caused by the explosion Of cam.
phine lamp.
Saturday held inquest at No. 1874 Crosby sire
the body OF James III. Adams aged 40 years, q ma
tive Of Philadelphia who came to his death by thro
ing himself out of five story window into the street
thereby fracturing his skull breaking his leg. and
otherwise receiving bodily injury The deceas
ed, IL seems is relative OF wealthy family residing
in Philadelphia. A verdict was rendered accord
ingly.
DEATH 3 FALL.-Ceroner Geer yesterday hell
nqueet ut tho city Hospital, the body of Peter
Hollon, aged twenty years, native OF Sweden, who
came to his death by accidentally falling into the hold
then conveyed to the City Hospital, aud died In
consequence OF the injury received Verdict accord
ingly.
SRISsING DEAD ANIMALS, AND LEAVING THEM IN THE
orEr LoTs-Cornelius sullivan was arrested by Off
GERS Cracker and 'Clusky at half past o'clock
yesterday morning, for attempting to tkin dead ami
mails, and leaving them in the open lots. He was
caught in the sct and is said by the that
he skins them In his stable.
HIGHWAY RoBBgRY.--George Gallagher was arrested
yesterday morning by officers McManus aud Judge,
for robbng ON the hg way, the 2lst OF January
last at Cowbay John Terney, Of q silver watch and
five dollars in bank bills
CHANGE Hour SAILISG THE Sousp Bears.
This evening the hour of the sailing of the souna
continue to depart at that hour hencefor ward next
winter.