The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-01-22

The Weather and lts EfFects
RANCE OF the THxRMoMxrKR IN THIS cIIY-THK
TKMPHRATURx YESTERDAY.
The temperature yesterday, although rot intense
y cold - on the day previous, considerably below
the freezing point During the fore part Of the day.
the heavens cloudy which, Of course caused per-
cepitibe change in the atmosphere but towards eve
ming the clouds began ts dperse the thermometer
descended rapidly.
ICE IN THE RIVERS
There considerable quantities Of broken ice at
ing the river yesterday but not 10 such an extent a,
to any detention. All the ferry boats were cross
ing regularly all day long, and little damage was
done to the shipping
sLEIGHING IN NEW YORK
Since Monday the sleighing has been kept up with
unabsted srdor, ard instead Of absence Of excite
ment there has decided OF interest mani
tested in the extraordinary avility of enjoying the
greatest luxury as is said OF the Notwith-
standing the uncommon degree OF cold and the unfa-
voIable effect of bitter, cuttirg wind, which prevailed
yesterday, the sleighng carried to extIaor
binary extent the streets resounded again with the
sic OF the merry bells and everything seemed
aspect OF miIthfulness and gayesy. Broadway, Chat
ether principal Of the city displayed every
species Of seighing vehicle and presented ii possible
liveiier ard more animated appearance than the
first day To such an extent were the streets crowded.
sometimes during the day and such rate Of speed
attained that It impossible to venture the
suddenly ridden rhe rdcre in seighs appeared
All Of dresses content to appear IA their
ordinary hAoihnents, while Others assumed the gro
tesque wearing fancy oyercoas and rGcoon skn cap,
Anong the many private seighs or the ariscocrscy,
which were to be seen the Fifta avenue, in Unver
sty Place end other streets OF fashion, there one,
the speudor and elegance of which attracted universal
attention. II was a two horse sleigh, drawn by two
white steeds, which beautifully ornameo. Jed nd
gorgeously fitted up The driver was in tull livery,
while the ladies appeared in eisgnIt costumes OF the
latest PAR sian style The rich aud costly furs viii III
IN aid fha
gether with the msssifceDee of the harn.ss,
gave to the whole an appearance Of unusual bril-
with extraordinary velocity Tho omnibus seistls,
as usua played conspicuous part among the other
vehicles that crowded the streets yesterday soms
drawn by our some by six and some by eight
hore.s They feem.d not TO lack public patronage,
for they were crowded from morning till nigac.
Some OF these huge vehicles made quite a show on
broadway. particularly those with four teams. Among
these there which took fancy very nu h.
II was elegantly decorated, and drawn by eight fiery
horses, whose heads were ornanened with beautiful
planes waving gracefully in the brleze the sleigh
dashed rapidly through the street. Considering the al
most infinite nun Der of vehicles Of every description,
which passing to and fro aud the uncommon and
sometimes wreckess rate ofspeed which precuded a11
il not more than sable to suppose
that several collisions and conclusions should taxa place.
While passing up Broadway engaged in contemplating
the lively and animated which presented itself
view, Witnessed the following One
Of the huge omnibus seghs with eight horses, wnich
are naturally very unvieljy coming down at full
speed and while in the act of making way for another
sleigh which was ps. sing upwards IN violent coli
sion With isolated carrage thereby smashing of
the whses snd throwing the vehicle petey The
driver OF the Euss observing the accident aud seeing
that an old gentleman in thu carriage cried su"rhe
proprietor will pay for all. Now old gentleman, work
out your salvation OF every one who waB
within hearing laughed at the witty remark. number
Of similar halt aughsbe half aerious accidents took
place may be readily anticipated, IN various parts Of
the city. In the leading out Of the city there
also considerable amount OF sleghing, principally
carried by fast and sporting ducks who
manifesto yesterday an uncommon degree Of comped-
tim Thus 1t Is that every one strives to enjoy this rsre
treat to the utmost extent long he has it in his