The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-07-18
CITY Intelligence.

THE SUFFERERS MONTREAL FIRg.-At half
past twelve o'clock yesterday afternoon meeting of
Frenchmen and French Canadians was held at Delmo-
nicos hotel of Beaver and William streets Not
than fifteen persons present at the organiza
ton. About thirty individuals the major portion Of
whom not present, We're nominated a committee,
Tor the purpose Of soliciting subscriptions in aid of the
unfortunate Canadians who have their all by the
terrible confagraon at Montreal The members of the
committee were requested to meet on Monday at II
o'clock the hotel in order to take all necessary
for the establishment Of heuecent ubserip
ton. 1t stated that the French operate Company.
in New York and Master Paul Julien the celebrated
French yionist had offered their services to give be-
neft to the unhappy sufferers, We do not doubt the
committee viii meet with the their abors de-
and that large sum will be added to the already
liberal subscription.
RsruRS OF THE GUARDS FROM BosToS.-Capt Creigh-
ne--the pet company of the National Guard ar
rived in this city from boston in the Fall River boat At
between, five and six o'clock yesterday morning-duty
compelling them bid farewell to their hospitnble bro
theirs of the Lancers. Notwithstanding a heavy rain
which was falling Mt the time the Guards received
at their landing with military honors and a cordial well
come, by Company ID, Washington Grays, Capt Little.
From their arrival in Boston 10 their departure for hons
the company has haA glorious time They received
hy the mounted Lances amidst the firing of
eshed at the Armory and all marched TO grand ban
quet in Faneul Hail. the ladies accompanying the Fifth
being given in charge to committee of the Laucers,
formed specially 10 attend on them at the Revere House,
where they remained during their stay in Boston. The
festive visited by the ladies' in the evening and
they almost suiIocated by q shower of bouquets
thrown by the gallant Lancers The company nut IN at
the New England House during their stay. On Wednes-
day they entertained by the New England Guards,
Capt Henshaw; and the ladies took ride to Bunker
Hin and the residence of the late Professor Webster aud
their return they spent the remainder o. the evening
with the estimable lady and daughters Of Lieut. Charles
A Kimbal. of the Lancers. The Guards drilled upon
the Common Thursday, and in the afternoon their
hosts took them and their ladies upon grand picnic
excursion, in carriages. The reception terminated
Thursday when amidst mutual regrets the Guards and
Lancers parted for a time.
tiuITARY ExcURsIov.-The Montgomery Guards Of this
tnfa To
Monday next. the 10Th inst. There will be grand ex-
curson upon the East river aud the Guards will be ac-
eompanied by Mr. L. Meagher upon the occasion The
steamer Edwin Lewis will start from south side Of Peck
slip. ut eight O'Clock, A. Nj.
New CHvRcHrs NEW YoRx.--From appearances we
destined to carry away the palm from BROOKLYN as
regards church extension We have now in course of
erection lass than four magnificent and
churches Trinity Chapel by the corporation Of Trnv
Church between Broadway and Sixth avenue will be y2
feet in length by 60 in breadth with bell turret The
design is by Mr. r. Upjohn. There Is church to be
built of Hastings marble for the Dutch Reformed Con-
Fifth avenue 1t will be 1873 feet long by rs broad and
the cost will come near to 81 0000 The denom-
nation building another church in Seventh avenue
Greenwich, on which It is thought $4,000 viii be
expended An edce the corner OF Nineteenth street
and Fifth for TIE congregation Of the Rev. Dr.
Armstrong nearly completed. IL will be ready for
Divine service in the fall.
MARRIAGE A STATION Housr.--0n Friday after
noon. Alderman pearsall married Mr.. Henry Edmonds
to Miss Ellen Cape at the station house Of the Thir-
teenh ward district. Captain Russell acted grooms-
cumstance that the aldermen enjoy the twofd commits
sion ito bind and loose at station houses Although
there neither altar soled clergyman
tain the marriage will be happy one for Mr. Pearsall
put the Hymenial chain with dignity and Captain r..
handed the happy man into conuga captivity with much
grace
DEATH CONGESTION LuNcs.-Coroner Ives
held inquest yesterday. at No IS Franklin street
the body of Swiss, named Maot, who found dead
in his bed, early yesterday morning The deceased 1t
formerly compositor in the printing Office of
the Courier des Flats Unis At first when he dis
covered IL supposed he had committed suicide but
on q post Eorteaa examination made by DR. Lidell. the
death was ascertsncd have been occasioned by
geson Of thcungs. verdict rendered accordingly.
ARREST OF SUSPECTED BURGLARS Officer Quinn, of
the Seventeenth ward police arrested at about half past
one o'clock yesterday morning, two men, named David
Hunter and Henry Hendricks upon suspicion OF burglary
They had front door key Jimmy and ''bllyn in
their possession.
RESCUED DRowNINo.-Oficer Rombard. Of tho
Second district police, rescued boy from drowning
Pier No "a, East river on Friday evening
A boy named Peter Connolly rescued, by officer
Gillen OF the Twentieth district at foot of Thirty fifth
street. North river Connolly il only about seven years
Of age lie had bahed and afters dressed when he
accidentally fell into the water striking his head
against log from which Perious condition he taken
by officer Gilen.
DARKNESS OF EiGHrH AseyuE.--Captain flanagan
again reports upon the neglect Of lighting the city oil
lamps in Eighth avenue, from Twenty sixth to Foreth
street The superintendent should look to this matter