The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-03

SEVENTH REGIMENT HnxSADs 10 MAYOR MAYO, or RiCH.
xoSp-Between twelve and o'cloce lat night Mayor
Mayo Of Richmond, Va, was serenaded at the Aeropoh
tan HOTEL by the full band Of the Seventh Regiments
which for nearly hak hour performed some OF It's finest
selections including several operate airs and winding up
with Colonel Duryea's March," and Carry mo back TO
old Virginia. During the intervals between the pieces
there several abortve attempts to get the Mayor
10 speak, and many remarked that the thing looked
spritle9 and unenshusasc This was, however, cacu-
lated TO give fca 70 the SURPRISE for no sooner had the
as. note or old vrsnnym aeo away .oa@ as oy
Mayo, accompanied with an cold Vrginny" sa-
mte, and vociierous cslls for the Mayor, who
the cheering had subsided, proceeded TO address
them. He expressed his heartfelt gratitude for THIS
ception, which be considered compliment 10 Virginia,
and pledged the old commonwealth TO stand by New YORK
&C all hazards He alluded TO the visit Of the Seventh 10
Richmond last summer, and to bis having received re-
gimenal badge, which he Intended 70 gth pride,
ard paid glowing tribute first 70 country and
stituton and last TO woman 70 whom he-conpmenting
in parenhesis the ladies' OF New York anj BrooKiyn-c
knowlecged himelf subject. The spesch received
with overwhelming cheers, and at s conclusion nearly
the whole regIaenwhch was present in citzeue dress
entered the hotel and each was personally intro
duced 10 the Mayor. ], was happy affair and sponta
neousy successful.
THE METROPOLITAN Police COMMISSIONERS met yesterday
afternoon, the two members, Messrs Ulsheffer and
pasy taking their seats Considerable time was spcnt
talking matters and things in general, bat the only
business made public the election OF Nc stllmal
President OF the Board and the taet appointment OF sr
Bowen az treasurer. They adjourned 20 meet week
from Lext Friday. The session was secrct as ueual.
QUARANTINE TRouELEs.-In view Of the celebration on
Staten Island to-day of the provision made By the Le
gslatnre for the removal Of Quarantine, OF tbs Com
rnee OF Arrangements suggested TO Deputy SuperiIten
dent Carpenter the proprey Of sending down sufficient
force to protec. the Quarantine buildings from any evil
disposed persons who might be tempted to take ndvan
taee Of tho general rejoicing 10 commit some overt act
which the community would not approve. The Deputy
will 20 down himself with suilcieD. force.
CoRoSEns' OYFIcR.-The Coroners' office WAS removed
yesterday 10 No. Centre street, where comno !ious
have been provided by the Supervisors. DR.. Philip
O'Hanlan has resigned his position Deputy 70 Coroner
Jsckman and Dr. John Beach has accepted the vacated
post.
Fifty second street. upon the body of child tro years
old named Margaret Lees, who accidentally
and killed by ono Of the Sixth railroad on
Sunday afternoon. The jury rendered verdict acct
dental death, attaching no blame 60 the driver.
an inquest was held, by the same Coroner upon The
body o. Hetite child four years Old VINO was accident
ally killed by falling from pilZzl No. 81 Crosby
street, on Saturday evening
HAREM METHODIST CHURCH Tho Rev. j. G, wsshburn,
who called 70 the pastorase Of the Methodist Episcopal
church in 125th street. Hare two years snce preached
his farewell sermon Sunday evening last oongre.
cation which, in numbers fully tested the capacity of the
building. The reverend gentleman leaves bis charge
more than doubled in point OF members, and healthy in
finances and he will carry with him the heartfelt wishes
Of numerous admiring friends.
FUNERAL AN EXEMPT FmEMAN.-rhc funeral Of Wash
ngon Cregier. exempt fireman, took place ycster
day. from the Church OF the Nativity in c. De-
ceased the brother OF John A. Croger the p.esent
senior Assistant Engineer of the Fire Department aud
the time Of his death Of the frebe ringers a.
Union market tower. He much beloved by large
circle Of frends many of whom followed his remains TO
the grave.
THE BLESSED VIRGIN AND THE MONTH or TLowERs-Ou Sun
day the Catholic churches in this city decorated with
flowers in honor Of Mary, the mother OF Christ The
whole Of May, the "monh of flowers Is sacred to the
Blessed Virgin in the Catholic church The ancient Ro
observed this Flora the goddess
Of flowers. Whether this Christian practice be mita
ZION of the heather not, be admitted that the
idea Ia good flowers being suggestive of purity of limo
cence and of all that ia pleasing and beautiful Wel
come the flowers Of May is strong and proverbal
expression Of cordially.
STRIKE THE IABoRERs NEW REEEyorR.-The
aoorers on the Crotch Reservoir have struck for
higher wages and reduction in the hours Of labor They
demand 81 IL for ten hours labor instead Of 81 10 per
day for eleven hours labor They also demand
bimonthly They will have public meeting this week