The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-01-05
City intelligence.


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City intelligence.
SAILING nu SrRxns-A NovnIY.-Tko denizens Of Full
street and vicinity startled Of their ordinary
apathy TO street sights yesterday about by behold
ing team of four white horses and large wagon filed
with salt advancing down Fulton street, with two in
the wagon all the time shovellng the salt into the
street they could The wagon advanced slowly
down to Fulton ferry, the men in all the way plying
their shoves with great activity till the entire street
sailed Much curiosity was manifested TO know what all
this seasoning was about some thought the city officials
squanderng the peoples taxes others thought that the
spilng Of much salt savored Of demented condition
in the parties engaged it, while others more properly
considered that merely the curing of the hard
which Immediately preceded it. Such indeed the
object The propretors Of the omnibus lines which
through Fulton street took this as the most eca
cious for melting the snow in the street, their omn
buses could 70 more advantage and safety The pro-
pretors of the Fifth avenue and the Consolidated omnibus
lines equally bore the expense of the outlay About fifty
bushels of salt scattered Fulton street. Fifth
Broadway other streets were also sailed
About 100 bushels of salt spilled in Fifth avenue
Arrangements have been made with the contractor for
cleaning Broadway by the proprietors Of the omnibus
lines Aforesaid whereby the latter has engaged salt
Broadway after every snow storm during the winter
The thing will be done in Fifth avenue Fulton and
perhaps other streets for salt considered the cheapest
quickest and most efectual means Of removing the
from the streets.
THE SpEwAIKs-After every considerable fall of snow
househoders should be very particular have the SIDE
walks in front of their dwellings cleared off, It not only
necessary to clear the from the sidewalks but the
cutters in front of said sidewalks should also be cleared
this is not done, when the begins melt there
no place in which the water run Off consequently
nows on TO the sidewalks and the Streets at night
congeas into ice and thus becomes dangerous to the life
and limbs OF man and beast This important matter,
and should be punctualy attended TO- The police should
nave authority, and be required to that the is
shoveed of the sidewalks and Of the cutters through
out the entire city, and and every party who refuses
or neglecs thus to clear the Sidewalks should, upon
the report Of the police stating such fact the proper
authorities, be severely amerced The sidewalks along
Broadway, and the business part of the city, were
cleared very early yesterday but along many the side
streets and in the poorer parts of the city, they
much neglected In few any, Of the streets the
cutters properly cleared.
The NEW York TYPOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY invite their
friends to celebrate with them the anniversary of Frank
Inns birthday, on the 18th of January at Nblos Saloon
The entertainment will be diversified as TO please all
who participate The proceeds after deraying expenses
are TO be devoted 70 the maintenance Of their free library
which the society contemplate removing to more desra
BILE location IN order that its usefulness may be extended
and the benefits 10 be derived from we'll filed shelves
more accessible TO those who now unable to avail
themselves OF its advantages. Washington Irving and
other distinguished literary gentlemen have sgned their
intention TO be present ut the festival.
CRY RAILROAD DEMONSTRATING heavy storm like that
which has just visited the city people who travel on the
city railroads frequently find themselves at the lower
ends of the routes without there being car or depot
protect them from the STORM This is felt a
convenience Yesterday noticed that the Third Avenue
Railroad Company sought remedy this defect by leaving
stationary at the lower end of the route which
the travelling community could seek protection from the
incemency of the weather.
OmTuARY-We yesterday observed that portion of the
shipping in port displayed their flags at half mast and
learned that the of it the sudden DEATH on the
LIST instant, of young man, Mr. West Luce who had
been confidential clerk for several years past with
Messrs Durham DmoD and during that time had made
many friends among shpmasters and shipowners
lie was young man Of PROMISE and babe fair TO become
an honor to his profession This mark Of respect for his
memory we have no doubt will be gratifying his friends
and relatives.
FATAL RAILROAD ACCIDENT Richard Berry, driver in
the employ Of the Harlem Railroad Company died Belle
Hospital Monday night from the effects of inju
res accidentally received by falling from the front plat
lion. Coroner O'Keefe held an inquest upon the body
yesterday, when the jury rendered verdict of accidental
death
SUDDEN DEATH AN UNKNOWN MAN.-An old man. of
respectable appearance dropped dead yesterday morning
the of Canal Centre streets The body of
deceased taken to the Fourteenth precinct station
house for the purpose of identity Deceased was about
sixty years Of 1t supposed that death caused
by disease OF the heart.
Run OyEE-Last evening named Mary Lewis
was accidentally run corner of the Bowery and
poyer street. by butcher driven by Peter Riley
Two of her ribs were broken and she taken 10 the
New York Hospital by officer Mcconnell.
FIRE TWENTY STREET.-The alarm of fire for the
Fifth district, at six O'Clock last evening caused by
the occurrence Of fire in the roof OF the hotel
the corner of Thirty stree, and Fifth owned
by Mr. Emo alleged to have occurred by the carcessness
of the tinsmiths. Damage trifing
FIRE GREENE STREET The alarm OF fire for the Fourth
district at between ten and eleven O'Clock last night,
caused by fire in carpenters shop, at No 205 Greene
street, occupied by p. OConner Damage about 500
insurance.
JAMES MCKAY, member Of Hose Company No. So,
while going to fire at No 81 Pine street fell and in
jured his spine. He was taken home by his friends.
At meeting Of the Geographical and Statistical Society,
Frank Moore. Esq elected Treasurer in place Of g.
a. CoDklin, Esq, resigned