The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-12-31
City Intelligence.

lily Antclugcnees
MUD MEErNG.-A mass meeting was called in the
Pari yesterday noon to take such action might be
necessary relieve the city of the superuous mud now
in the streets. About hundred persons were present
Mr.. Hosmer spoke at some length, and wandered off
from the mud question the interesting topic
the hard times He thought the mechanics neglectful
Of their own interests and berat those who believe
experimenting Providence watches all Some other
speakers ad dressed the audience but their remarks
par0Ok of the character Of the subject under discussion
omit them The crowd might have wthstood the
cold but they could not stand the speakers
they adjourned, alter being in session about hour
MAsosIc-The Grand Lodge of the State of New York
celebrated st. Johns Day, by supping at Jenkinsons
Hotel, corner Of Washington and North Moore streets
on Friday evening. The evening devoted to fest
witty, and all appeared to enjoy themselves. Songs,
toasts and speeches made by the brethren to which
added some exec llent instrumental music by Pro.
fessor Brother r. ~ Condon OF St. Johns Lodge No. l.
The company separated at late hour, much pleased
with their evenings entertainment
On Friday evening, the members of Templar Lodge
No. 2o3 F. and A. NJ, presented their late Worthy Mas
ter P. W. Byron, with magnificent gold watch chain
and SEAL token Of their esteem and regard. The
testimonial was presented by Brother John Newman,
in few appropriate remarks in which he gave brief
happiness to which the worthy brother replied in few
touching remarks, in which he satede should continue
as he had ever DONE to promote the best interests Of
Templar Lodge, his "Alma Mater
MERCANTILE LIBRARY AssocAnoS-A meeting was
held Friday evening, at Clinton Hall, by the mer
chants clerks to nominate officers for the year 1866
There considerable excitement during the evening
betseen the FRIENDS OF the respective candidates At
length the following ticket was agreed upon
ror frpsuent... Frank W. Bal ard.
TOT vice ffesuent.. - I'm Crerar.
For Corresponding secretary 49,. VIM. II Glider,
For Recording Secretary ......... Henry A. Thomas
For mrecops :rs s;mcnson WIN av h idyioI
Morton, Armour, and two others
The election will be bald on the 9th of January next
MILITARY. -Lieuterant-Coonel Doheny late of the
Ninth Regiment has been elected Colonel Of the rsw
regiment, lately attached to Gen. Yates brigade Brig
adler Judge Advocate Lucus Pkiu of General Spicers
brigade, has been promoted by unanimous vote the
rank Of Lieutenant Colonel Lieut. Col r. graduated
At West Point and report speaks lily of his quaca
tions drill officer.
THE HARLEM AND NEW HAVEN RAILROADS WHY
SHOULD ANY PREFERENCE BE SHOWN?
TO THE EDITOR OF TIE HERALD
How long must the unjust preference be given to the
passengers of the Harlem Railroad those of the
New HaTen road EXIST The complaint is that the New
Haven trains do not stop at any place between Canal
and Streets either to take up deliver
passengers. The passengers between these places
subjected to the of taking and paying the small
and omnibses to either depot Why not ac-
commodate the New Haven passengers with the same
facilities those Of the Harlem traos-tbey stop deli
YER and receive passengers at both Broome and Eighth
streets Should any Of the passengers wish expedition
and the others stop at the places as the Harlem
trains This will give the satisfaction which many per-
sons who now travel on the road think they as
much entitled to those who take the Harlem train,
Let the directors of the New Haven road attend to
this at their 6rst meeting. A FRIEND.