The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-12-06
City Intelligence.

your unworthy, HARLOW CASE.
City Intelligence.
THE WEATHER AND The STREEs.-For the last few days
Jupiter Puvius has had all his way; has raned
niermteny during the days and evenings, and with the
murky skies fogs and generally uncomfortable weather
has made the city anything but attractive topromenades
December has opened goomily enough, and full OF bad
the opera goers look desporng
ly the lowering SKIES the long lines of muddy streets
and wish that Pccoomni had brought with her the bright
skies Of Italy fit accompaniment to her charming
voice the patrons Of the theatres and public balls have
also their grievances complain Of and the target com
panes than all the others suffer from the bad wealth
and heavy rains But what renders suerings real
y intoefable is the filthy and dangerous condition Of the
streets is really periious to cross Broadway which
has mud enough 10 render the crossing unsafe,
and mid women and old gentlemen commend their souls
and bodies Providence before making the dread venture
graceful TO the authorities After January City In
specor to be appointed, who it is 10 be hoped will pay
more attention to the public thoroughfares.
The FRrNps ROBERT owESon invitation, the friends
of the great social rcormer, Robert Owen, whose death
has recently been published the HERALD met yesterday
afternoon - White street. TO make arrangements for
public meeting in testimony of respect To his memory
The meeting organized By the appointment Of Mr.. o.
C. Hull the chair. Mr.. Warden, Mrs Ernesne Rose
and others made some remarks on the loss that society
has sustained by the death OF their friend and
tance, Mr.. owen. With preamble on bis life long devo
ion to the Of humanity his unrng efforts 70 ele
his incubation OF charity and kindness for the opinions
and feelings and conduct Of all and above all as the
founder OF the first infant school, the following was
thereupon
Resolved Ths, hold public meeting In testimony Of
sincere respect Tor hs memory as the greatest phanshrops
After the adoption Of the foregoing resolution, com
mticc appointed IT, make suitable arrangements 10
airy out the wishes Of the meeting and TO give due no.
ice through the public press Of The time and place
AMERICAN GEOGRAPHICAL SraIIsrIcAL SouEH-An
interesting meeting OF the newly elected Council Of this
society held al their rooms in the University on
Saturday evening. Present the Rev. DR.. Hawks,
James r. Thompson, Messrs Henry Grinnel, Archibald
usseil Hiram Barney, Judge DAILY, John Jay, James w.
eckman, Marshall Lenerts H. + Pierepont, l. viele,
IL " roor, j. 7, Soyes, ). b vsrnum. Jr., X =. Mn
turn, Jr., and r. A. Conkng The Rev. Dr. Hawks
called the meeting 10 order. Archibald Russell Esq., was
unanimously elected chairman, and X STRANGELY wasap
pointed Secretary OF the Council Tor the ensuing Sc
vera important committees appointed, among which
the following, consisting OF Rev Or. Hawks, Rev. DR.
Thompson Messrs Poor Pcrrepon and Noyes special
interest beng charged with the production OF report at
Their earliest convenience upon the most advisable plan Tor
the establishment Of monthly periodical devoted TO geo.
graphical and statistical science very valuable donation
for the library, consisting OF full set OF NAUTICAL charts
received from the Spanish government, through
Mcssrs. T. &. W Blunt Donations in books were also
received from the Royal Geographical and from the Stats
tea society London and from several scien.,ne soce
astronomer Prof Otto Strive, In st. Petersburg. was
produced which he expresses his cordial thanks FOR
his election an honorary member. The Council then
adjourned.
NEW YoRE TyrocRArHrcM UNoy.-A the regular
monthly meeting Of this Society held on Saturday even
Ing, December 4, the following named officers were
elected for the ensuing year
President C. W Coburn; Vice President, n. T.. Gitsby;
Recording secretary Robt D. Dack; Corresponding crc'
tary W. y. Beers, Financial Secretary, q A. coburn;
Treasurer, r. o Harmon Fund Trustee, w n McNanns;
bus Committee, W. b Smeaton, NJ ID Rsney, v.
" kmball. Richard Drake, J. : Lenhsrt After SOM
further business the Union adjourned 10 Sltur
day, January 8, 1859.
VI. Nam
mcut Passed resolution their last meeting declining in
future to participate in reception parades The Board DO
think consonant with their dignity 90 tramp through
the streets Of the cry whenever stranger company visits
New York.
The ANNUAL ELECTION Of the Board Of Representatives Of
the FIRE Department viii take place a week from next
Tuesday evening On tba, President, Vice Pre-
sdeDt, secretary Treasurer aud member Of the Board
Of Trustees, 20 be chosen. lively contest expected
the several Offices
Fms ~ WATER srsyr.-shctly after eight O'Clock on
Sunday night FIRE discovered on the fourth cor Of
The building No 245 wster street, occupied by Wander.
voor, pCkorson Co. importers Of Tin plate sheet iron
wire Sc The 6remen promptly The ground, ami
econ cxtneushed the fire. The dams 70 the stock by
water and viii probably amount V s.N zen - 900 and
$4,000 There Is between 600 600 SO 600 insurance
on the stock in the Mercantile, hcinc Washington
Franklin Of Philadelphia, Williamsburg City, Mechanics
and Traders Broadway Fulton, Mechanics ~ BROOKLYN
and two three other companies, names unknown The
building 10 damaged about s00; insured The IRE orie
mated empty vine casks and mating, mt how
il got there II unknown at present viii be investigated
by the Fire Marshal.
Fnr m FIru AyrSry.--Tho alarm Of fire for the fnh
district on saturday night. between II and IL O'Clock
caused by FIRE breaking out in the Second story Of
the four story building No 90 First The second
story occupied BY G. r. Perpende manufacturer Of win
dow shades The damage will amount 70 about 800 loss
SAID a. be insured The third story occupied by q.
Winter Brothers also window shade manufacturers.
Their stock damaged probably the amount Of $50 by
smoke, insured for $500 Ia the Pacific Insurance Com
panv. Tie fourth story occupied by fringe and gimp
manufacturer, No damage N consequence. The nret
floor IL occupied by jeremiah Burger wagon makers.
Their tools are hat damaged by water The ofi.
n Of The nro matter for the Fire Marshal 20
iisaie.
TrRy IN Sriintv SrrEr-About a quarter 10 seven
O'Clock Saturday morning IRE discovered in The hay
owned by TI Dcnnctt The flames quickly er.
tnrushed by the nremon. Damage about f25 not in.
surra The ore supposed 80 be the work 81 boys
WHO congroga,e n tn vicinity The Fire Marshal has the
matter IN hand and doubt will ferret on, the guilty
party.
TItp IN WEs1 THIRTY FOURTH sTRErr.-About O'Clock
Sunday morning Gre discovered the cellar 81 No.
IT'S West Thirty fourth street the residence Of Mr. Peter
y SwUcuy II caused by some rubbish igniting from
q fuc. The damare done was trifng
TmE IN BfKruyER STREET Shortly after four O'Clock on
Sunday afternoon IRE occurred IN the boarding house
No 40 Becker street, occupied by Mrs Butler. Il orr.
graed from be hot AYR furnace The damage 70 the fur
hUc Insurance Company. Tho building Owned by Or.
HCade n Is osma ed about $50 and Insured Tor 81 900
IN Tue North American Insurance Company