The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-05-26
City IntclIlxence.

THE WEATHER Yesterday was another OF those wet,
dreary days, OF which have had many this spring
For many years past in this latitude there has not
fallen, in the same length of time, SO much rain
within the last three months 1t might well be termed
q rainy season, for it has been almost constant
shower, storm and drzze since the opening Of March
Our farmers seriously feel its evil consequences in the
delay Of their spring work. for in this region particu
crops that should be in the goand and sproatng at this
time Of the year. The earth is cold and soppy and the
seed rots in it, or II taking root it thrive, not we'll
When will the clerk of the weather hold up the foods
and leave the EARTH which is drunk with too much
drink, to grow sober again. at to deck herself with the
and not till midnight did the stars shine out in
promise Of an end to such foul weather.
PRESENTATION TO CAPTAIN Low-At the Aston House
last evening" to Capt Low, of the bark Kby who took
such prominent part in the of the passengers
the San Francisco last winter presentation made
pressve Of their esteem for this act The resolutions
were the same az those presented to Capt. Creighton,
were neatly engrossed, and presented behalf Of
the city authorities by Councilman Wild who made an
eloquent and appropriate speech Capt Low, with much
emotion briefly responded thanking the Common Coun-
tation the company about seventy in number, inclu
ding Capt Low, the Committees Of the Boards and
few invited friends, sat down to sumptuous dinner,
which they finished the evening by visit to the
Broadway theatre.
CAUTION 10 CALIFORNIA EMIdRANrs-Thoso u our citi.
zenB who migrating to the land of gold will do well
guard themselves against the robbers and assassns
who infest the route across the Isthmus. We have
learned from Mr. f. II. Perry, who has just returned
from the modern Ophir that between Panama and AS
pnwal he assailed by band of three nurderers,
and plundered Of $780, It that organization
exists between these assassns and the emgrant who Ia
not vatchfu and well protected not only loses his
ncy but all his baggage Emgrants should go in com
panies and keep together for their mutual protection
against these murderers.
WHERE THE PoucE 2-On Sundaylnight last about
IL O'Clock, Mr.. Locke, artist returning
from Brooklyn to New York and walking up Whitehall
street enjoying his fellow rushed from
hood and dealt the unoendng pedestria blow the
side of the head, and almost immediately he received
another blow on the other side from second rowdy
which Frustrated Mr. Locke and completely stunned
him. The motive for this wanton attack must
sailants made attempt at robbery. Mr.. Locke
recovering himself walked up Broadway, bat did not
meet policeman until he came near Fulton street One
to the community from the Bowling Green to the South
ferry.
THE Work OF AN IScENDlARY.- Wednesday afternoon
the house No 173 West Thirty eighth street was Disco
vered to be re with which the servant
girl found to be missing and since then she has not
returned. The fire was got under with about 5000
damage. The furniture insured for 81 400 in the
Broadway Insurance Company 1t thought that the
servant girl had fired the premises.
FIREA fire broke out yesterday afternoon in the Eve
story brick building No 267 Duane street between Wash
ington and West streets. The fremen were quickly
flames the interior of the building wholly destroyed
nothing but the bare walls remaining The lower story
occupied by Rathbone & Co., grocers, who par
tally insured The upper stories occupied by j. s.
SteDDinS " To-, OehlerS In DrandleH wines ana liquors.
covered BY insurance. The building No. 200 Duane
street. adjoining the fire, private residence
ard slightly damaged by water. The entire loss will not
fall much, If anything, short Of $40 600.
fire broke out Yesterday morning, about IL o'clock,
in the building 100 William street. occupied by T. Como
YER as a window shade manufactory The damage was
trifing.
THE LATE PosT OFFICE RoBBER,Es.-The charge against
Theodore A. Rossie late clerk in the Post Office Of
York. win be tried again in the United States Court this
term, for the third time the jures the two former
occasions having disagreed to the guilt innocence Of
the accused.