The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-17
City Intelligence.

INTERESTING IEtTuRE BEFORE rfR MECHANICS, I,,rrrrrr
"A lecture will be delivered this evening, at eight
O'clock before the Mechanics Institute by Mr. Alexander
Jones' on the subject of free education and industrial
free schools
:, THE WEATHER Yesterday very unpleasant change in
ing the wind changed from the west to the east; in
few hours after the rain begun to descend rapidly and
continued to do SO oil day without intermssion This
washing, which has latery been very much needed The
thermometer at the HERALD Office ranged from SO to IS
deg above zero.
PosTPoNEp-lhe lecture to be delivered last evening
at Metropolitan Hail. by Rev Mr. Fitch California
was postponed account Of the very state Of the
weather.
Historical Lessons in Brooky this evening See adyer.
tsement.
The CUIPRr surIHAN.-Deputy Sheriff Gilmore yester
day conveyed James Sullivan from the city prison ia
State son at Sing Sng there to remain during his ma
tural life Sullivan it will be remembered was to have
been executed with Joseph Clark but through the Gle
mency OF the Governor his sentence committed.
S1EAMRoAr ACeIDENT-IIFE PRFsEI:yERs Rs-We haye al
maintained that is the duty of to see
that STEAMBOATS, engaged in passenger traffic. fur
nshed with life preserving apparatus, sufficient save
gardess Of expense to the companies to which they
long. As the new steamboat law into operation,
that the preservation Of the lives Of the travelling public
is of the first Importance We led to these remarks
by the inspection Of simple article called the "Nauti
Office by Mr. John W Bennett late keeper Of the Minots
Rock Light House. Mass. which can be put in use in
a moment by drawing the ends apart and inserting u
plug Upon drawing II around the body IT fully intates
and is capable Of sustaining two persons in the water
with safety The 'Lfe Prcservcr' has been examined
and is strongly recommended by the President of the
Beard of Underwriters the Chairman of the Humane Soci
ETY. Marine Inspector and the leading ship of
Boston, with other gentlemen OF like standing in New
Bedford, Cleveland Racine, Kenosha, and other places
The Nautilus appears to be very worthy Of patronage
We have also seen strong testimonials written after
actual experiment, of the santon Life Boat patented
by Colonel Stanton, Of the United States army.
FIKrs.-About halfpast two O'Clock T. NJ, on Mon
day, flames were discovered issuing from the dwelling
Washington square and not cxtinguished until pro
perty to the amount Of $500 destroyed The ogi-
mated in the attic oor from defect in the stove
pipe and to this floor alone tho fire c)nfned The
roof much damaged, great portion of it being
burned Off The house next door No. 1OS was somewhat
damaged by water If il had not been for the strcnuous
efforts the FIRE department-who were promptly on tho
gound-hc entire building would no doubt have been dc
stroy ed.
in three story frame house in Thirtysxth street.
Ninth avenue belonging to Henry O'Farrell, but wa
quickly extingushed with few pals OF water The fir,
originated in q closet on the third floor.
ACCIDENT FROM BURNING TLuID-Anothe, OF these acci
dents, shich have often to record happened
day evening, at the house No SAG Houston street II
appears that Mrs Bucknel, who occupies the house.
fire to dress which hanging up in her bedroom anc
in attempting TO extngush the flames she upset the
lamp which Immediately exploded, burning her bands
and face IN very severe manner The also took
fire, but it was quickly extinguishcd by the occupants
EXCURSION or ENGINE COMPANY No. 8 TO WASHINGTON -
The members of this company will proceed an exour
sion to Washington, the 2Sth instant stopping al
Philadelphia and Baltimore the way Their principal
object in visiting Washington is to be present at tho Pre-
sidential Inauguration, on the 4th Of March.
AccIpENTs-On ondav named William Schacher
fell into the vault in front of the building corner
Nesey and Church streets, Sc, ,erely nurng himself He
conveyed to his residence by the police Of the Third
district.
James McAvoy employed as porter in the store of
T. Kelley 224 Front street, fell from the third story OF
the building through the hachway, to the ground fcor
and seriously injured. He conveyed, by order
OF Mr.. Kelley to his residence.
Acc1pESr-About O'Clock on Tuesday evening, a man,
named John Henry, fell from the window of house in
Washington street. and was severely injured. DIR. De
Forrest Immediately sent for and dressed his wounds
BURSTING OF CRoToN WATER PpEs-Durng TUESDAY y
night less than three Croton water pipes burst In
different stores in the lower part OF the city The stores
of Mr.. Griffin No lis Nassau street Mr. Aubery in the
street and the store No 1o5 Wall street we're all
flooded from tie bursting Of these pipes