The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-08

City 1ntolH gence.
TIE NEW YoRx ST. JOHN Boar CLuw--H will be
remembered that the members OF the New York Boat |
Club were not altogether satisfied with the result Of the
between themselves and tho St. John Union Club
Boston, 9Th July last They admit being fairly beaten
according to the rules but Of opinion that it was
occasoned by their being wcarcd after the regatta Of
the previous day. and the fact that the J. D. r. Putnam
carried hundred and twenty-six pounds more than
the Neptune, in the shape Of a coxswain The New |
Workers. as our readers are aware have formally cha
enged the New Brunswckcrs to another either in
the same waters in New York Harbor, the only re-
stction to be that each boat shall have motive
of four and four the to be six hundred
dollars. To this the 81. John have responded by
Offering to try again for u 900 side with the same
boats and the men, implying, Of course, that the
New Workers. should carry the coxswain before. Tho
lattcr however, wish their challenge definitely accept
sails II il to be hoped the ST. John Club Win accept
New Workers. challenge as + certainly fair one and
nsHes ana
by citizens matter what the result Of the race
may be- viii be less OF defeat If they beaten on
waters, and greater victory should they win -
race There has been boat regattas in waters
for several years. and it would create quite sensation
should harbor be made the scene of the contest.
ASNIvERsARY THE CAPTURE THE Cirr or MEXICO
MEETING OF TIE SURVIVING OfrI,ERs-Pursuant a call
published few days since, meeting Of the surviving
officers the United States Army who participated in the
with Mexico assembled at the Aston House last
ming. General Ward B. Burnett presided, and Brevet
Major Addison Farnsworth acted secretary. Many
the regiments that served in Mexico represented
II was upon notion decided to commemorate the ami
versay Of the entrance Of the American army into the
city Of Mexico by dinner in this city, and committee
was appointed TO make the necessary arrangements. II
also upon motion decided TO have another meeting
previous l4th Of September the time tobc here
after designated by the committee. From the spirit
manifested evening and from the expressions of
raj of those in attendance, anticipate that the
viving officers Of the Mexican campaign will have such
union will be gratifying to all those concerned
rEA1H or ANOTHER CHATHAM STREET SurTERERs-
Mrs Jacobs who severely burned Sunday night
by the fire at 5 Chatham street. died last evening at the
New York Hospital The deceased suffered great agony
while lying on her bed of sickness. This makes the fifth
victim to the aames leave Mr.. Jacobs wfeeis and
desolate. But child boy six months oil, remains
Of his entire family, who were thus suddenly cut OF IN
Marcus sesman the cutter, lies in very feeble cond
tion. Tho physicians say he cannot recover 1t was
doubtful II he could survive through the night
CAs1yE GARDEN NnGRANT EsToT.-Thcre but one
arrival at Castle Garden yesterday. The packet ship
America from liverpool landed 200 passengers mostly
Irish. Many Of the persons landed from this vessel viii
remain in the city the rest will be transported to the In
terror possible There accommodations
provided for the emsana for sleeping nor = 1t
main overriding in the Garden They therefore sleep on
benches, which arc the whole much better quarters
than they accustomed to board ship 1t is est
mated that only ninth of those who arrive now
main in the city whereas before the establishment Of
~ one.tird STAYED in New York until they acquired
means to take them to the interior.
CONVENTION or THE GRAND ENcATMKNT, ]. o. Of O. F.
The annual session the Grand Encampmen Of Southern
New York was held at Odd Fellows Han, Monday
evening-Andr6 Froment, G. p, in the chaiA The fol-
lowing named officers elected for the cnSg year
p. C. p George Smith Of No 70, G. r.; r. p Hiram
No. 10 G. 8. W.; r. G. p. John j. Davies, Of No. G.
Scribe; p C. r. Joseph r. Taylor, Of No. g. Treas; +.
Kennedy, of No l. g. Representative. After the ransac
ton Of some unmportant business, the convention ad-
journed.
NEW YoRx HoRncuIruHAL sooErY.--A monthly meet
ing Of the Horticultural Society held at their
| Clinton Hail. W. G. Hunt in the chair. There
good attendance Of members. The only business tran
sacted the appointment of committee to prepare
list Of premiums for the next exhibition Of fruits and
flowers which will take place in September next There
we're some fine specimens Of flowers exhibited among
alcoa lobece CARDINALS gesucIia tubiaorn white egg
plants erthryna crystagani, magnolia pnrpurea, ny
Bird phloxcritercn stephanotus aoribunda, oncdium
fexuorrm bignonia grandhora and radcans. The meet
| ing adjourned at an early hour.
| IRcIunoN 10 BArERs CoNEY IuAsD.-Hereafer 1t
will be impossible disaster occur on Concy Island
similar to the one it painful duty to record
short time since The propreors Of the Oceanic House
have made ample provision for the protection of life
the south side Of the island and unless person deter
mined committing suicide they will drown how
careless. Lines have been out points off
the coast supported by casks similar to those used for
ashng nets, and which, while they do not interfere with
far There is also loat, to which is attached cord
connecting with the shore and capable Of supporting
| whenever required Moreover a boat is in constant
readiness on the shore These arrangements all very
well and reflect credit the proprietors of the hotel,
but 1t il pity they were not thought Of before,
RAILROAD ACCIDENTAL halfpast O'Clock p. NJ, yes
ter1sy August I, the Harlem Railroad ap-
preaching Mott Haven their way TO the city Swiss
cmigrant upon the track accidentally down by
the engine, and very severely injured On stopng the
fraln m vic nm 81 tn Tho Mott
ven depot when it was found that lis right foot
nearly severed from his body his left shoulder and
broken and his face badly bruised nrs. Gregory and
Van coIsn summoned by the employees of the
pany and after cutting of his right foot the stump was
carefully bnagcd md everything done for the poor
that the nature the case would admit Of Dr. Gregory
Ad the man carefully placed ON the O'Clock freight
could be well taken care Of Tho not able to
give Ills name but being asked where he from
replied swit,s,Lnd Ibis the first accident that has
very anxious 10 do all they could for him in his distress
| Cart AIrgr DrGnooT AND sIiAaDoATSG--In another
part Of tc-day's paper publish card from Capt. Al
bert Ieercot in reference to his steamboat line between
here and slug sing viii will be interesting that por.
ton If the public who Ike 10 travel safely The Captain
orders his officers TO Re vigan in their guard against
accident, and 10 regard safety paramount speed.
lbe lie Of lasengor worth more than quick trip.
FhB IN COMMERCE sTHEsT-At five o'clock yestcr-
day afternoon ahrm of fire from the Third dis.
trct caused By 'Et roof Of two story frame DWELLING
Ne. q Commerce street ha,ss found on Ere The fire.
men were at the premises and exngushed the fire.
ramage to the building probably s25. Mr. Thos. Riley
Of the occupants estimates the damage TO his f1rni.
ture at about $50 his policy Of insurance expired
manfh ago. Mira. Fdgsrs oss will amount probably TO
SIS; insurance Tie building belongs to ex Recorder
Tou TIE loss said TO be covered by insurance The
fire is supposed TO have been caused from detective
| chimney.
ALARM oF FIRE y TIE SIKH DfsrTicT. between five and
six O'Clock yesterday afternoon an alarm of FIRE was
sounded from the City Hall for the sixth district sun
r"ted TO have been caused by chimney in Pit. street
C'snx GARDEN EAucRANr NETTING. "A CoRnyoroy--In
our report Of this meeting in the Herald OF yesterday
the following paragraph Hon Mike Walsh
PANEL b. Taylor and Theodore f. Tomlinson vere mo
tent Mt the meeting owing To thc ~.