The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-07-17
City Intelligence,

TIE WEATHER, STRKErs &c During the past week the
weather has been quite variable alternating with mild
warm, hot and wet weather These sudden changes o,
the atmosphere must at impress those versed In
physical science detr public health even to
those whose habits Of life Of the regular charac
ter and consequently quite injurious the more incon.
oderate GLASS; who have NO knowledge or care for
their bodily interests The Street Inspector i'm orogo
ring the early part Of the spring much on
count OF the chaotic stae Of affairs that officer ana
the OF the streets avenues and BY places
PLY the matter was adjusted in time by the appointment
Of Mr.. Deavan 70 that Office who, assumed the
duties OF his office has discharged them wiki spirit aud
determination which warrants the belief thar il hs e,rs
are properly seconded by subordnates they will meet
With the appreciation OF all classes Of citizens Since
me City Inspector has commenced cleaning The lower part
the city, the atmosphere and the appearance OF that
cality have greatly improved. During the rain storm
early on Saturday morning the water down the gut
ters az clear as from country brooks phenomens not
observable but once in q lifetime.
NORFOLK STREET METHODIST EPISCOPAL SABBATH School
The children Of this school, accompanied by their parents
and guardians to the number Of several hundred
on their annual excursion and picnic Thursday last 10
Bddle's Grove and from thence around Staten Island
They embarked board the commodious steamer Erie
Cap Ray, at half past eight O'Clock the morning and
proceeded as above stated After the children reached
the grove they engaged in variety Of innocent smuse
ments At CLOCK in the afternoon horn was souna
ed and the children and ADULTS gathered together under
large pavilion TO participate in pleasing exercises Daniel
BAKER the much esteemed superintendent OF the school
hymn, which was done in very acceptable manner
Rev. Francis the pastor Of the church. followed in
Mr.. Nsoswsy, Rev Dr. Mitchell ami others Mss my ys
Francis Phelps presided at the meIodeo aod greatly add
ca TO the Of the singing by the children On the
return trip 70 the city meeting held in saloon O.
the steamboat when series OF resolutions were passed
complimentary to the officers of the boat and also %
Captain Hartt OF the Seventeenth precinct police who
vas present with posse OF men, and in tue care
OF the children, besides preserving the of order
Captain HART acknowledged the rendered hi
u entertaining nv
and facts and made bis perofaton by giving very ruh
si statement Of the cause: OF our oppressive taxation
O'Clock T. NJ highly pleased with their days pleasure
THEFT OF SCIENTIFIC ISs1RUxxSrs.-The laboratory and
Office Of Dr.. isaiah Deck, analytical chemist No. IS Ex
change place. entered, by the Of false KEYS
Friday during the temporary absence Of the doctor
and many valuable articles, including scientific instru
ment6 IN oil worth $3.50, were stolen Among the latter
was self registering barometer presented the late Dr.
Kane by Lieutenant Aaury, u 8. NJ. whicn accom-.
TO the Arctic Ocean, and the only instrument pre-
served by him. The thief also carried of q surveying
compass which belonged to the late Lieutenant Strain
Both articles were bequeAthed to Dr. Deck by the late
owners.
ACCIDENT THE LONG ISLAND RALRoAp-on Friday
chad belonging to Michael Clark of jamaica Long Island
only sixeen months old, was over, cut In two and
Killed, by locomotive on the Long Island Railroad
PROBABLE FATAL AouDEr.-Yesterdsy afternoon Pat.
rick Mclaughlin, employed at tho United States public
store in Broad street. hosting case fell from the
third floor Of the building the cellar. He received
such internal injuries that 10 10 expected they will
prove fatal.
CRoros WATER RENTS Tho Ctoton Aqueduct Board
have advertised raise Of FIVE per all water rents
duo and unpaid by tho LIST Of August and further cd
OF ten per all rents unpaid ct the first of
November. This notice has already had sAluary effect
in making delnquents pay up.
Nxw YORK HoarrA.-The following is tho weekly re
port Of the above institution 70 July To- ls6o-Remaniog
July 265 admitted to July 49, co. DISCHARGED cured
or relieved co. died. Z; remaining Al dste, $50 Males,
2l2; females, Al.