The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-09-18


have reason to believe that the question, WHO
goes to Frsnce'" has been de6nitively settled
by the President in the choice of Hon. John Y.
Mason. of Virginia, Secreay Of the Navy
under Mr.. Folks administration. Respecting
the abilities of Judge Mason for the duties Of
this appointment, (excerting French, perhaps,)
we presume there will be little difference Of
opinion anywhere; and that his selection will
be satisfactory peace Offering to the virginian
democracy we have no doubt. But there is
New York side to this picture; and whether the
disappointment of Gen. Dix be real or imagi-
nary. in the event Of his losing this mission to
Paris, there will certainly be some feeling on
the subject among the soft shells. But we shall
see-mark that-we shall see.
We have reason, also. to suspect that the in
tended project on the part Of Col. Forney, OF
new democratic organ in this city, has, since the
Syracuse Conventions been indefinitely post
poned. This leaves the field open for the three
democratic organs we have already, such as they
are SO we 60. Let Mr.. Tucker. at Washing
ton, however, hold fast. We must have another
organ or two at Washington, any how.
City Intelligence.
FERRY TRAFFIC Tho growth Of the Hamilton avenue
side Of Brookn may be judged from the number Of new
streets and Of houe in old streets, that have
sprung up within the last twelve months and from the i'm
menss traffic that ferry. During the past month up
wards of fifty eight thousand five hundred foot passen
gers exclusive Of bewesH four and Eve hundred
muters crossed recrosssd in the Hamilton avenue
ferry boats ado ths hundred vehicles daily,
a. half that pumber which are committed for. and
idea may then be formed Of the crowds that throng
The avenue entrance Mt the busy hours OF the day.
Sure with such INNER trade the steamboat COM
paDy could afford little more accommodation to the
public The iph4hsnts of the Hamilton part Of
Brooklyn cry aloud for more f,eqoent transit two boats
are not efficient; they .anta second sip and third
apo they require that boat at least should
later than IL at night. Where the Hamilton market
now stands overbangipg the liver would afford convs
NEXT place for the so 1t is hoped that the
tenti0n Of the directors will be called to these great
wants.
ACTING WARDEN OF THE CRY PRnsoN-A difference Of
opinion appears to .re ,in.e the death OF Mr. monds
there 70 be candidates Mr. John Gray Of
the Deputy Keepers, was CHOSEN on Tuesday lat by the
five wbig of the alnshopae the Acting War
cen until further action of the Board On the next
day Mr. Gray sas sworn into office BY Judge e4ebe and
hand the business He ailor Of the old Brie
well in the Park and in the sprifg Of 1885, when the
t mbs was fphed he removed the prisoners into the
latter edifce xhe'e he remained keeper until appointed
-four Inspector During the ast four Me Gray has
been acting in the capacty Of deputy under tbs late Mr.
clerk of the prison, claims to be the Acting Warden
under authority Of letter written by Mr. Edward West
to the duties Of Acti Warden until further
action Of the Board Now tn. whole matter is nothing
the five democratic and Mr. Gray by the Ave
wings and until vote Of six members can be obtained
NO legal appointment to office can take place. The ques-
ton now arises, who is the Acting Wsrden2
On DIR 1t il tad in the law caur.a that Cbarles
OConor Esq o. District Attorney, is about to be.
come votayy Of Hymep, and viii shor. lead to the
VII mAa1f hQn mr.
enc Of the Oldest families In this city.
The RAILROAD COLLISION Mr. B. G. Csrrick requests
to contradict the report that he the conductor when
the collision took place last Tn ,rday bet the Third
Avenue Railroad car and the Earlem freight car.
ANOTHER srABBsG CAsE-On Friday night parcel Of
boys were annoying young Italian at the corner Of
the latter took knife and stabbed Of the party
a small boy, in several places Unfortunately. what
stabbed was not ono of the party On srresting the
man the knife was found open in his pocket
RoBHsc CALIFORNIAN An Engl shman of the name
Of Price who has just urnet from CALIFORNIA; aud
his way bach to England via New ,rk having paid
his passage for berth the Atlantic sh n sailed
day, was found by officer Greer sitting on ssoop in
Duane street appearing very drunk and
twc THEY SD looking yourg standing bssde him.
The parties oil taken to tbs station house when Mr.
watch 81 s,so Ta. s9
were recognized ss old Offenders Mr. Price stated that
there three young in com 5any when he first
them but the third had escaped when the officer
came up, no doubt with the booty.
FIRE Early Saturday morning about four O'Clock,
FIRE discovered in rag store at the Of No
26l Stanton teet supposed TO have been the work OF
,nOeDosry this being the second time that The place
has teen found on fire within few days. 1t how
ever eztipgui-hed by the police duty with few pals
Of water.
LARGR HAUL Friday night dozen f.
males known Park cruisers, who in the habit Of
copgregatrg shout Broad vay TO the annoyance of
sects bic people, were arrested BY the ice of the Fifth
ward Complaints bad been frequently made OF their
conduct but it difficult the officer on duty
to witness enough Of their conduct be entitled
them into custody This was, however. eec ed Friday
DGht by the policeman Who concealed his star and was
thus enabled to Gear the place Of the nuisance.
HUMAN BONES "A basil ct containing human bones was
f0uD Oh Friday evening" by boys In Washington
street They had evidently been in the possession of
professional man, the bones being all marked mum.
berd They carried to the Ninth ward station house.
CORRECTION In cur report yesterday OF the meeting of
The liquor ceaIers, stated that the chairman Mr
Bro Of the firm Of ark B-own in Maiden Lane. II
Mr. George W. Bros OF 1913 and 125 Water street.