The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-05

THz wssTaEa.-The mild, moist weather we have had
recen.iy, was succeeded yesterday by cold ",nap"
which looks though 1t may last for time The
day bright and clear, and the walking, for
der ia this city excellent Notwithstanding tho sharp
ort that prevailed during the afternoon Broad
way and the principal streets throngcd with gay
brilliantly dressed OF the young of both SEXES
anxious 10 see and be Towards evening the wea
ther moderated and tke sold wind lost Of its chilli
The lovers Of lunar Influences poet,, and the
like have been gra.ed during the last few evenings by
tile sight Of their favorte !uminary, who has put
her best and brightest face cheer and iaspre thso
Winter, which had been 90 ito amblike during tho past
month, Ia evidently determined to 60 out like lion.
FIRKxM'a BaILs.-The members Of Columbian Fire
Engine Company, hold their annual ball to nigh, At
Niblos Saloon. Those wfo have been in the habit Of
Attending " 14sr balls, sIeak well Of the In
which they conducted The members all seatle
Gen, aud "bebavs sich, and they have, moreover
happy knack OF securing The attendance of a num-
Der Of very pretty ladies. This eireum,tauce perhaps
accounts for the success or thess balls.
Protection Engine Company No 5, also give ball to-
morrow Tuesday evening, az the sane place. This
ectsb,s in city, aud the balls tkey give are ATTENDED
BY the siae OF the city. We don't mean BY this hs.
They teloog to our substantial working classes and
have not the tant Of codhsh their garments II Is
an III in,tatea soirse. there being no tickets sold
80, held their annual Invitation soires at Nibo's and
II was, by all Odds the most brilliant assembisgs that
has sraccd that dne saloon this The company
we're all young and not old person to be In the
room and the gorgeous and costly dresses Of the ladies'
would have put the frmss. believer in hard times In
doubling frame OF mind At the supper table Mr. Jacob
& Miller, offered toast mpmentsry TO d. ID. Conover,
thxSnan OF the Board Of counclmsn, who is Foreman
OF So TO which the latter rerpoadod In appropriate
manner. 1be dancing was fopt up TO late hour This
os popularity known the Amty Hop and is famous
FOR it's excellent management
RACE IN THE DARx.-rhs tunnel In Atlantic street,
rdav lao ofa
citing and novel race II appears that the driver Of
wagon TO which attached two Ane looking horses,
geft them for . moment, when the ANIMALS bsca me
frghtenes and dashed into tae tunnel At rapid pace.
The darkness Of their racing ground had no effect in
quetinx their fears aud they continued running with
the tunnel near South ferry fosmng and 80 What In
jured By being II, own agsinst the rough walls Tbey
With some dincuy secured, and returtd 20 tasir
owner.
Acups-T oS rm FEm RAiLRoAD.--0n Thursday even
ing, sbou, p NJ the night express train on the Erie
RsiIrysd ran OF the track few niles east Of Dunurk
The engine and badly injured by the train
running sgaiast an smbankmenL Fortunately, the pas,
sepgeis escaped ushurt, with the exception OF few
sisbt centusions caused BY me shock. Two Of the
being thrown from the train The accidsu. from
the rails being spread too far apart The passengers
were detained several hours by the occurrences.
Fat IN a Fn-An old lady, who gave her name a.
Mrs Susan Harris was taken with ht last SATURDAY
,venipx In Anthony street, near Broadway. She was
ouveyvd 70 the Fifth ward station houe where 10
ascsrtansi she was deaf sists being procured shs
wrote that her residence was In Phiadspha where s
had . hasbend, nsmed william Harris. There being no
fsndst V care for her she sent 70 The Anshouss
Bot Rus OvER.-A littls fellow, named william
Brown aged sight years, while crossing Houston street
near sheriff, was run over BY butchers wagoa ami
severely injured The driver seeing what he had done,
instead Of assisting The child whipped his horse and drovs
oa At rapid pace 70 that the po Ice were unable TO
ASCERTAIN hz name arrest him The boy was conveyed
10 ths rsssnse Of his parents, No l96 Second street
hrre was found his Injuries were OF sssous char
acter.
Asormn william Neousde, aged thrtess, on step.
ming from Of the Harlem ears, slipped and fe AMI
rrs he wss able 70 regain his fest lee cart Which
- r.ssnx At The time, over him without, hew.
sv~ isaciIns spy severe injury. Ne vss conveyed 70
.hfs residence.