The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-15
City intelligence.

| How Young New YORKER Tried 10 KISS A PRImA
DONNA, AND WHAT SUCCESS wAs-It is related of the
Dutchess OF Devonshe, who fourshsd in the reign of
George the Third and was conceded to be the most
beautiful woman Of her age, that when entering her
carriage one day, she suddenly seised by rough
looking fellow who held her BY the neck until he kissed
her. che was on the point of teshing her disgust Of
the unwilling salute she heard her asssuer saw
" MY eyes, ~ amt bussed the handsomsst woman In
that she forsave the nsa and ordered the eosshmsn
to drive on somewhat similar Occurrences took place
was Il he shs
at evening" NOT on the STAGE however to the erest re-
attracted the attention Of sns honss
sne ierred early, and on her way home accom-
dressed who had evdsns Ss's ss.n ndu :ia'
too freely In hbations to Bacchus, who snnouncsS
his intention Of kissing her At his aaSscity
me Prtmd donna was Tor wonder, out Of vo,e for !
tine fact that the stranger took advantage Of to
a Ssr on Hs eiS not mean insult herhe
hm the liberty of kissing part Of her personher
glGvso hand the hem Of her garment ribbon, any
WAS 50 sstonishsa the mpudsnos Of the fellow that
nsrsty anger rss c % ssn sn
request At this point our inornaso1 = .o%sH sS
inaccurate, and it s difficult say whether the tp of
i%pertiaent strangers lip not but certain It is that
she was not quite dispeased when she lett him
uo sAso NC spoke 70 fact QOirQ
that woman, whether dutchsss or primo donna IL
sot insenaible to little well paid fattery She reached
ner nome without further impeachment.
The ITALIAN OPERA TURNED Know NOTWITHSTANDING
TO MISS ELIZA HrsrER What Frv,s st.sss eoulan,t
erect the beauty and voice of Eliza Henslsr has accom-
phshed. The entire chorus and orchestra, Max Ma.
retzek and all have abured foreign IDOLS and laid them
selves contentedy down at the pretty feet the fair
Boston Eliza any doubt IT, let them 20 to vsstvaH,s
benefit to night, and then adjourn immediately after
wards to the Everett House, Union square, where thu
chorus and orchestra Of the Academy ntsnd to prove
Their devotion TO American principles by singing and
playing the best tunes they knowsYaniee Doodisn N
offer Of IL s ss 1 ols s sa
II did them honor and they deserved a re enrseemsnt
his beDeAt-od New York is booked aireasy~spd than
adjourn over 70 the Everett House. Enthusssm rising
and so Is the thermometer.
fIoKrocKkTs In OMSIBUsEs AND CIrY CARs-A mum.
Der Of complaints have been made lately OF robbsrs
committed In the pubic convsyances throughout the
CITY, lady friend Of person attached TO this papsr
bad her portemoDna taken from her pocket ia an om
bibus, and although she felt confident IL was done NV
dressed ,s,oT VINO sat beside her she
scamp escaped With his booty The Same lady had the
guard Of her wash cut few days before We under
stand Mayor Woo about TO place skful detectives in
ton. q hss, .slot rosa.s Little girls have sp sssa
cts in omnihses has almost been reduced TO 4 science
Ladies rdin IN stages bad better keep sharp lookout
1--WE AnB oAi0Wb VINO Gro va 700 near
them in stges, or they may be relieved Of some super
fuous cas-.
FIRE IN HOUSTON SrREEr.-Between eight and
O'Clock lst night, Ere took place In cabinet shop
Columbia street, corner Of Houston. Damage about
$50.
FIRE rFouRrH SrRKHT.--The alarm of ERE in theFis
district ast night, between eleven and twelve O'Clock
vas csyed BY slaughter house taking Ere at No 4eI
Fourthstreet, near Second avenue. Damage abous
s5eo. ine premises belonged TO Canersy Il Co.
FRIS FoRTIErH srnEEr--Betwesn and O'Clock on
ruefay evening, fire broke out in stable, situated
in ptieth street. between Seventh and Eighth avenues
lenging 70 George Boyce The stable was e,psuusa'
n hre originated BY some boy, at play, throwing q
h.ea na,cn amongst The hay ami straw Ioss ssti.