The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-24


The weather.
Yesterday tie atmosphere was somewhs' coosef
than tae day previous, much TO ne JOY OF our oAr
zens, who were enabled, by hght oreeze toat
blew all day. to ffeqreut the suburbs OF New.fork,
In search Of little fresh Consequently. thou
sands might be seen wendiog the way towards the
BROOKLYN, sta en- Is and. and Hobokeu ferries, N
order to escape the Oppressive heat Of the sun.
During the forenoon the sky wa clear, an the
rays OF the sun, des ,endag aim perpend calarly,
we're felt severely indeed partcu ary by our foreign
population. About three o'clock, the wind began
to blow from the Invest in squally gusts,
which 10 the initiated he.okened a storm from that
suarter. At four o'clock the heavens became over
cast with dark thunder clonds, which were driven
through the air at swift rate, by strong southery
breeze, which in Us course upset several small
craft In the bay, and umooted several trees
In tho city, and did no small damage to
awnings. This squat WAS accompani with thun-
der and lightning, which lasted, however, but lit
tie while. The rain fell in showers until about Elk
O'Clock when the sky became clear once more, and
about nightfall the stars in the armament might be
seen shining as bright AZ ever. Although the rain
fell in very small quantities. insufficient TO clean
the streets, still one benefit derivedthat Of al
laying the dust in the different thorougnfares of the
city, which of late had bec me very annoying to
pedestrians.
The thermometer in the Herald Office varied frou
80 to ninety degrees, as foilows:--
sA.M NJ Jpn. 3PM Up. ~
65 SO 20 80 so
a BOAT CAYsIzED OFF ,EnLoE's IsLASp-sArIow
kscAPk oF ssy9N BOYS.
Yesterday morning = arty consisting Of seven
boys. varying in age fr twtive to seventeen years,
len the foot Of Hammond street, New York, in
small boat, in order to enjoy tie day by rowing in
the North river and BAY. All went on very plea.
sanity until evening, when they proposed TO return
home. They arrived of b does Island about quar-.
ter to three o'clock in the afternoon, When their
boat was struck by a violent squail the precursor
OF the rain, and Immediately cap-ized. TIE seven
boys were thrown into the water 10 heap but they
all imme dately laid hold of the keel of the boat TO
which they claDg in great alarm, and at an immi-
nent risk of life. At this ethical moment the
steamer May Queen, then on her five o'clock trip TO
Newark. New Jersey, came up and by the prompt
exertions OF Captain Ryan. his pilot, and crew. they
were Immediately rescued aud taken on board the
steamer. where every attention was paid to their
comfort.
COEONER's INCONSISTENCIES or THE HEAT.
Coroner Gamble yesterday held inquests upon the
following persons, who died through the effects of
the heat -
William Hannah, 40 years Of age, born in Ire
land, CT West Seventeenth street.
Walter Dalton, 80 years Of age, born in Ireland,
20 James street.
Coroner Hilton held an Inquest upon Mary Har-
kin, 35 years of age, a native Of Ireland, at AS
Warrington street.
An unknown man was found sun struck in the
Bowcry yesterday afternoon, and conveyed 60
the City Hospital, in feeble state, by an officer
Sarah Wood was found in Duane street, and
taken to the New York Hospital.
Peter Hattey and Patrick Doyle were also struck
in the Third ward, and taken to the Hospital.
EFFECTS OF THE HEAT IN BROOKLYN.
Coroner Ball held inquess yesterday upon three
persons who had died from the effects of the heat.
First, At the City Hospital, upon the body Of Hugh
Finn, aged 40, native Of Ireland; next a. the dead
house, upon the body of Margaret Neverin, and
lastly upon the body of John Kelly, who died at his
residence No. 1876 York street. Both natives OF
Ireland. Verdict in accordance with the facts.
Carnan Wilson, the constable Of the Eighth
ward, was Frustrated by heat Saturday as he was
ascending the steps of the City Hail. He was i'm
medateIy conveyed to the hotel Of Mcssrs. Toynbec
d Hopkins, opposite, where every attention was
paid - him by the proprietors and DR.. Ball, under
whose treatment he had recovered sufficiently yes
terday to be taken Tome. He is yet very low, but
considered out of DANGER
James Short, q charcoal yendsr, residing in
United States street, FRUSTRATED on Saturday
while driving his wagon. He was conveyed TO his
home. and IL Is probable will recover.
WILLIAMSBURG.
On Friday night, man, named Augustus
Wagner, was Frustrated by the heat while engaged
at work in backsmith's shop, in Remsen street
He was conveyed TO the Staten house by officer
Sheldrick, where he died shortly after.
On Saturday Coroner Hanford held inquests ON
the following fatul cases of coup de socAtNo POS
Second street. Owen McCarty, 80 years Of age at
Bushwiok, Leon BARTER % years OF age in North
Tenth street, on Michael Felorse; and in Kent
avenue, on the body OF James Mcdonald.
EXCESSIVE HEATIN JERSEY CITY-DEATHs
FROM SUN STROKE.
The excessive heat in Jersey City, on Friday aud
Saturday, caused great share of those who were
at work in positions where they exposed to the
sun, 70 discontinue labor. There were q number Of
cases Of Gun stroke, in which those affected recov
cred by the use Of proper remedies, while others
were fatal.
yourg Irish woman, who emigrated to this
country about one month SINCE was sun struck
while passing the corner Of Newark avenue and
Grove street, and FELL and Immediately expired.
Michael Costello, who has been employed for the
past sixteen years In the machine shop of the New
Jersey Railroad Company, was sun struck on Satur
day, and died on Saturday night. His funeral was
attended on Sunday.
klchael Boyle, a cartman, residing In Jersey City
was sun struck in Murray street, New York, on
Saturday, and died Immediately after being con-
seyed 10 bis residence.
TELEGRAPHIC
THE WEATHER. IN PHILADELPHIA.
PMIApKLPMA, July o. 1854