The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-06-25
CITY Intelligence.


City Intelligence.
THE WORMS AND TIN TREES.-THE WAR IN THE ALAN.
rHus.-The worm nuisance has made its appearance
again all who have had occasion TO any of
public parks pr have walked along shaded promenades
must have been struck than one by the
filthy vermin dangling in myriads from the branches
and leaves that adcrn & y the city. We have passed
through bitterly cold icy winter but though has
delayed the return OF the nuisance, it did not
destroy the eggs, which, beng laid in clusters,
surrounded by relanous substance, survived the
chill OF winter, and revsts to make our public
grounds impossible. Thu authoeities much TO blame
There was absolutely nothing done TO prevent these YER
min accommodating, and consequence, in few weeks
the Park and all the public squares will be accursed
ground, the sole living tenants Of which viii b. these
crawling, shiny noisome maggots. Vegetation will be
eaten up and every variety OF tree sabe bear the
marks OF DETACHMENT The great reason why these YER
min nfc-t tho trees in large cities, is because Of the
absence OF BIRDS their natural enemies Rut few
tho trees in The country fact due to tho
iabors Of the birds who search bark and branch and
Leaf quest of insects and they allowed their
way. would allow them IL he seem but farmers
and farmers boys with an amazing stupidity make it
point kill the best protectors Of their crops and carry
war of determination against the winged tribes
But city people rather excel the farmers III stu
pidts. for every year terrible outcry raised against
the Alanthrs tree, the only not infested by
vermin. In week or two these trees will begin TO
flower when they give forth 4 pungcnt and somewhat
pleasant odor and during this silly people make great
ado about the aantus and charge with being
New * unauesonaby true that If YOU expressed the
juice the Of this and drank unpleasant
sequences might esue; but il is not necessary To do this
in order TO enjoy the advantages Of this really
tine and beautiful tree, the shade OF which
is superior to any other variety grown in the city
and which retains its grateful shade and pleasant
hue until late in the al!. Look at tho row OF young
alanthus trees in the vicinity Of the Aston House and
compare their ripe rich tropical appearance with those
of other shade trees III he city and mark their
periority. Let cultivate the much berated aanthus,
and thereby encourage cleanliness and beauty.
TIE Doc DAYs-To-dsy Mayor Woods proclamation
against the dogs goes into effect aad hcnceforward all
canine puppy dom must wear muzzes until September It
is TO be hoped our c:tzors win obey the law and
leave unmuzz!ed through the streets. Hydro
phobia is too dreadful thing 10 pacr with
ST. JoHNs DAY.Ye-terday was the anniversary Of the
birth John the BAPTIST and services held in
raj OF the Episcopal and Roman Catholic churches in
honor of the At Trinity there was service at
l0h A. NJ, az noon, and st3P " II is usual for the
Free Masons have fcstyty III comnemoraton OF -
Johns day but this year formal recognition OF IL has
been taken, though, W. understand several lodges pr
vateiy observed the day in quiet way The Free Masons
also observe John the Evangelist day, which occurs
in December; then, however, the celebration i more
solemn and formal.
MurrARY-sixth company National Guards will cele
bratc the thirtysiy anniversary the Trge House
on Thursday, June %. This company i one OF tho
strongest and best in the city, and doubt will have
agreeable anniversary.
Two MEs SEVERELY BrBNI.-About ten O'Clock on Tues
day morning LOT OF varnish upset and took fire in
the varnh factory OF G. W. Lowerre situated in Forty
fourth between First and Second avenues. Two
the vorkmcn very severely burnt in their cndea
cxtngush the IRE The building not injured
DANGEROUS WALL WILLIAM STRgs.-The attention Of
the police authorities has been called the very dan
gerous condition wall extending the height Of about
four sto.cs situated in re Of the shak4perc Hotel
corner Of Duane and William streets Tho wall in qucs
ton oi side Of water closet extended
of the hotel building The Leakage from the closets has
produced decomposition Of the mortar and the bricks
the outer wall have become loosenes; 80 that slight
pressure them The hives Or the people occupy
ing the adjoining yards imminent danger. Mr.
Rem>en we understand : the owner Of the building, and
his will be officially called in order
the danger by another vail Captain Dtshett Of
the Fourth ward police has made examination Of the
above named premises accompanied by Chief Engineer
Carson and Assistant Engineer Bauich, and they have
pronounced the wall 10 be in a dangerous condition.
PRla TRIAL STEAM FIRE ESGiyIs-Thc BOARD Of Alder
men at their last meeting, concurred with the Board Of
Counclmen in awarding the premiums for plans and
des of steam fire engines. The award, which il different
from that previously and prematurey announced based
on the report Of Board Of Engineers appointed for the
purpose BY the Committee Of the Fire Department of
which board each competitor allowed 10 nominate
ono member the Committee naming the fourth. Their
report which signed by al The examiners state that
very careful and thorough trial has been made and con
csdcs with the following re-olutions-
That Lee n Iarneds machine be accepted a. the best
that has been presented to the Committee and also that
in their Judgment, Il tic beet that has been exhibited
In this city.
That Mcssrs. Burnhan's machine DO accepted the
second best presented 10 the Committee.
That Mr.. James smiths machine be accepted a. the
third best presented TO the Committee.
The premiums were awarded IN accordance with this
recommendation.
Row AMONG MILITARY oN STATEN IsIASD.--0n Mon.
day last the battalion Of New York state Militia,
manded by Col osgood had their annual parade al the
sFort.r Everything passed OF pleasantly until about
four O'Clock, when alienation, it Il alleged, took
place between Thomas FAIR and Philip Brown, but no
blows given until after the Parade, when, according
eye witness, general melee took place and stones
sticks and even bayonets brought into play.
atally Fair had bis ear DIT OIL ana Brown had one OF
his ribs broken.
TnE HreHEs PRINTING TEIEGRApH.-This wonderful in.
veniion, which is destined TO effect complete reyou
in the Telegraph business being subjected the
seyerest tests a. Boston, upon wire upwards Of dive
hundred miles long, and is found to realize the most
gune expectations Of the inventor and the Of
patent There Is found TO be practical difficulty wt.
ever in working the instrument in perfect unison q
tilCuM ~ FIVE hundred miles and there Is
doubt but that teey will work with complete
through q circuit Of two thousand miles
there found 10 be the least difficulty IN rar ry
cages from opposite ends OF the were at the ga mt II
tme-two operators being thus enabled 70 lc about
twenty to twenty five hundred letters per hour
The mechanism Of the Hughes machines extremely
slfrple and can be manufactured for about one hun
1lpd dollars each. Mr. Phelps, OF Troy, the ingenious
gentleman who has charge Of the invention has however
~uce scraq the machines worked in long circuit pro-
eCled several important improvements, by which with
ti dciroC Bg anything from the efficiency OF the nsru
tcy c1g bo considerably simphhed and cheaPened
Stt ta.t Nlo can read will be able, after one hours
). iuif messages with perfect accuracy ana
.ta 81 .afe If srtpd, We understand the American
Ic.trp Ccmpiuy. who own tho Hughes patent, have
t+,e in iii the style % the instruments improved ia
actft. gih inc suggestions OF their machnist,
rNt. GH.e dtH'y ~ very lew days IN INTRODUCE
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