The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-15
CITY Intelli0ence.

City Intelligence.
THB ATTEMPT TO MURDER MRS. BISHOP.
Az may be readily imagined, the attempt made on
Monday evening to assassinate Mrs. Bishop has caused
an intense excitement, not only among her intimate
friends and relatives, but throughout the whole city.
The determination Of some party to murder Mrs. Ban
smiabie lady, lately married-must naturally cause q
great sensation, particularly among the upper circles.
Yesterday she was visited by q large number Of relatives
and acquaintarces, who, not satisfied with the reported
safety Of the lady in the morning papers, could not rest
essy unless they behsld the lady face to face. Up to
the present no clue has been obtained to the discovery Of
che unknown who attempted the assassination of Mrs.
b., although . great effort win be made by the authori-
ties 70 ferret out the offender. One OF the most astute
and iudicious police officers Of the city is now buslly en-
ploy ed in the prosecution Of that very difficult task, and
= is confidently hoped that ere a few days elapse the
guilty party will be arrested. Mr.. Bishop, on making
search, found the bullet that was fred from the assas.
sims pistol; the piece OF lead had not to all appearance
been moulded, as IL was Of very irregular shape, and re-
rembled a slug more than o pistol ball.
IHE FRn ACADEMY. The examin alton Of the students
IN The Free Academy has been in progress for some time.
The whole range Of studies has been gone over, and the
result has been gratifying, both to the student and the
teachers. The recent changes in the method OF teach
ing In this institution has made II, 10 fact, n college, and
Ne perfect system and dril that obtains here makes It
compare with the most celebrated collegiate, institutions
annual jnnicr exhibition win tale place at the large
bah in the academy, corner Of Lexington avenue and
Twenty third street. The occasion will be an interest
Sg one.
nuE RIVER S.-weu understand that the boatmen
Of the East and North rivers are about applying to the
legislature TO pass a Law 10 have all bostmsn licensed.
They will hold a meeting this evening at IS Whitehall
street. It is hoped that all ooa.men win attend.
ATTEnrT OF AN lScEypiARY.-On last Monday night, be.
tween Q and 10 O'CLOCK, an attempt was made to fire an
snoccupied dwelling house situated 10 Broadway, be.
tween Sixty. fourth and SIXTY fifth streets. The house
- located in o brick row at No. 5. The nsighbors
discovered a smoke in the building ami on examining the
premises found the FIRE in a closet in the basement.
In this closet there was found : can Of %camphene. The
IRE was extiDguiHbrd sg The ~neighborH before il had time
TO extend b,ycna The clOset. IL seems the premises were
not properly fsstelded, as the rear basement door was
found unloct sd, a1d in this way it is believed the in
csndiary obt1iued access. This kind OF neglect on the
lrto owners OF property, or Their agents, in not Sc
;S naenSisI ! epdaprering BE ives al and Spp proOertyy =
those in the immediate vicinity.
FIRM IN TWENTY SEVENTH STREE. -On Tuesday evening,
shortly after Q O'Clock, . fire was discovered ia the house
l25 TvfIty seventh street, supposed to have been caused
accid,ntaI1y from the stove in the basement. " was ex-
~tinguished with a few pals of water without an alarm,
and with but trifing damage.
TEE HrHASlTaRy SCHOOL IN Sixth AyEsuR-Miss Dow,
the founder Of this institution, has furnished US with
Thinking L but due the public, and those individuals
who have 80 generously aided in sustaining this school,
which, as is well known, originated in an humble indi
viSual effort, and in which Ihave labored SO long and
earnestly, ! submit the following brief statement Of re
ceipts and expenditures, from the commencement OF the
school august q, 1850, up to January 10, 1855, and
chiidrsn, With an assurance Of . warm appreciation on
ny part for q kind and ready CO. operation. II would
give me unqualified pleasure 20 give the names Of each
donor, with their respective donations appended; but
this being the FIRST report presented, the list would DO too
lengthy fr publication, I will, therefore, give only the
sum total; at the same time stating that the books OF re-
ceipts and Expenditures are open to the inspection Of all.
Monthly as rei a. quarterly reports will be hereafter
s s,ssSs sss1 p prf tso,s .s can % os spes..s1' Z the est aMi
here add that the weelly aud monthly subscriptions
I also acknowledge she receipt VI FIVE dollars from Nor
yA, New York, with many thanks to the kind donor.
DSDssons N coa,, i sS's x. anS i,e,mng aavo aso pa oesn n re-
Ral,eck, and the New-Yesr's gift, through Mrs. Bur
roughs, of the Irving House, from her servants, consist-
ing 81 twenty three dresfes and many under garments,
ara gratefully remembered. A board Of ladies, with a
committee o ladies and gentlemen. have kindly consented
to act IN conjunction with me, for the year 1885, and
also AZ guarantee TO the public for tue strict appropria.
ton ofal gifts to the school,
Espend tuies Of school, including nt........ 2Is 81
Total personal expenses ........."......~ !. . 81 II
Total expense. 1905 ss
Amount paid out over and above receipts. 80. 81 Is
Due on subscription ~ W
Cash on hand oo
Lasolhues W
In s-pomi.,ns the s6;ve st ,teme.t, i would add that
during the excessive hard times and cold winter, ! have
been enabled to partially clothe and feed from sky to
eiRbty cLllCren, A. lhe same time instructlng tnem IN
those rudincDtal branches suited to their age and capa-
city also the principles Of industry and morally; and
win ever endeavor 10 extend these advantages TO as
many 90 n kind and generous public may give me the
facilities of doing, ever holding % my position ADD its
OBJECTS, 30 long as ] have the means.
THE TEvTB WARD DEMOCRATIC BAII--Tte fo-rteeuth
annual bail Of the democracy OF the Tenth ward, was held
on tuesday night, at Tammany Hall. The attendance
was numerous, but the festivities we're kept mp with
great spirit to a late hour. rhe young democrats proved
themselves to be A. great adopts 10 thu mysteries Of the
Terpsicboriap art, as they are In the science OF politics,
~ manifested In ~arA primary meetings The men were
gallant, the ladies't r, the music excellent, and, Of
course, with all;iW favorable adjuu is, everything
passed OF pleasantly, and Valentines Day was inaugural.
ed IN n becoming manner.
ILIsrse or JrDeE EDwARDs.-Ths physicians Doctors
CarLochan and y. U. Johnston attending on Judge Ed
wards, presiding Justice of the Supreme Court OF this
city, pronounce him TO still remain In q precarious state.
He Is, however, progressing fayorably.
LINES or THE How. LEVI CHAIrIELD.-Mr. Chataeld,
late Attorney Gensrsl Of this State, who met with . seri.
ous accident, BY being struck in the stomach by one
sleigh while standing on another, coming mp Broadway
on frssy evening last, IL yet in q very low state. The
internal blee ling has, however, been stopped, and every
hope Ia entertained for his recovery.
Obituary.
REAR ADMIRAL eIR JOHN HILL, r. ".
The London Times Of January 2tth ssys:-We regret 10
have to announce the death of Rear Admiral OF the
White Sir John Hill, Knit, Us5i) which took place at