The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-14
City InteIIs0euee.

THE WEATws-F0r the last forty eight hours we have
been greatly oppressed with the atmosphere. The ther
momeer did not nj any time rise above 90 degs but
there moisture in the air. occasioned by the late
heavy rains, which wondered the weather very uncom.
Portable especially tvtose who would insist on wearing
woolien garments. Yesterday were threatened with
thunder shower several times, but the clork OF the
weather postponed the entertainment until future
period. Between the horys Of and o'clock P. NJ the
sky was darkened by heayy Clouds betokening TIE pre-
sence OF thunder and Lightning In abundance All per-
out of DOORS either on business or while seeking
recreation very mucl aarmed at the appearance
of the heavens and all the city railroad cars were nrne
daely nled with passengers VINO were obliged to seek
shelter therein the only safe of preserving the
appearance OF their light summer clothing. But con-
rary to the expectation OF every the storm passed
over the city, and not drop Of rain fell during the
day.
SAIL Boar ACCIDENT IN THE LOWER BAY.-Yesterday
afternoon sail boat containing seven men, all from this
city, was capszed in the lower bay and all board had
a narrow escape of being drowned The steamboat
Eagle from the Fishing Banks passing at the tmeof
the disaster and succeeded in taking of OF the num-
Der, who were clnging to the boat. The others had
Few moments previously been rescued by two young
men, (brothers,) named Murphy who seeing the condi
ton OF the unfortunate men, put oil In boat and
rescued five OF them from The dismantled craft. the
passengers on board the Eagle greatly exctei
witnessing the scene and whenhe men were saved thew
gave three hearty cheers for the Chas Vaen
Nathaniel Evans, Wm Smith, John Mcnamara, James
Rely, and two other persons whose names could not be
ascertned, were on board OF the sail boat when the
misfortune happened
FATAL ACCIDENT by FREARxs.-John Zimmerman q
native OF Sweden died at the New York Hospital ycstcr
day from the effects OF pistol shot wound received in
the thigh some days ago. The deceased was in the
habit Of carrying loaded pistol about his person. which
mortalIy An inquest will be held upon the body of
deceased to-day.
DEIIBKRAIE SuIuDE.-A most deliberate suicide was
committed Saturday the foot Of North Moore street.
An unknown man, apparently about twenty five thirty
Of age, cody took of his clothing as if with the
intention Of bathing and when he had divested himself
OF his garments jumped into the river, and never
seen afterwards The clothes of the deceased were
Interested can have an opportunity Of examining the
same, From the appearance Of the Clothes deceased
must have been a man in poor circumstances,
UP Town MARKETS wASTED.-The city has increased so
rapidly in the upper wards that has outgrown ts former
conveniences. There is not one large market above
those known Jefferson and Tompkins and the daily
food Of the inhabitants is necessarily purchased at FORE
stalers prices second third and fourth shops
This process rather depicting the heaviest purses
much more those OF light weight. At this moment new
potatoes OF most abundant crops this year. are
retailing at three dollars bushel beets of the smallest
size cent each peas beans, tomatoes, all high, and
double the price OF what they were at the same time last
year. II Is the forcsalng and second hand system Of
marketing which make the difference. The gardeners
and farmers do not get than ordinary prices; the
huckstcrs are the gentlemen who pocket their hundred
per cent IN the morning. and drive out fast horses in the
Afternoon One remedy Is loudly demanded, ana the at
tenton OF Mayor Wood to the subject would be we'll be-
slowed He Is at present very intent having children
trained up in the way they should 20. Would not be
as well TO see that they can get something 10 eatf
The remedy Is the establishment Of large
markets on the Fast and North rivers, as high up as
Twenty third street. II these were constructed with con-
vcnent landings for small steamboats,, fishing smacks
and country sioops; Il wagon room was provided for
farmers who come TO the city with their own products
the cost Of food, except OF meats would in the upper
wards be reduced one half. We have now good water,
and plenty Of fuel want fresh and cheap vegetable
M an ma nni an lay all 40
facilities given, and with large markets up town.
where purchasers may buy At first hands, and where
farmers and gardeners' wagons may be unmolested by
the runners and fcresallcrs, the public would be i'm
menseiy benefited friend from Rockland county In.
forms that amounts Of green crops rottng In
the ground because they cannot be brought TO the city
and sold by the producers. There Is market they
can 70 To- except the crowded the lower part
Of the city, and the combinations OF the forestaers
eectua that unless they submit 10 their prices they
sell nothing Pc this II may, will not his Honor the
Mayor stop writing letters little while, and give the
upper wards Of the city markets on grand scaleS
We may promise him few votes, he will attend 10 this
promptly.