The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-10-28
CITY IntelliRence.

WILL TIN NEW ARSENAL TUMBLE DOwSY--Ine new State
Arsenal which has beer in the course of erection nearly
two years, corner Of seventh and Thirty fifth
street. is nearly finished and, perceive by note
from the architect will be examined Tuesday next
the press being invited by Adatant General Townsend
Inspector General Sherman, and Commssary General
WEIGH, the building commissioners. It will be recolect
ed that tho Arsenal commenced in January, 1885
that large portion Of the upper part FIN November
Of that year. that the original contract for over
500 000 exclusive Of S25 000 the of te lot that
question TO who responsible for the loss by
the falling of the upper part; that contract made
for finishing the building for s7 0o0 and that the referee
has not yet decided to how much the original
is entitled to for his part OF the work.
It would that this building peculiarly unortu-
nate, rumors atoat that defect in the building
has been discovered which will prevent its immediate ac
ceptance by the State authorities 1t is fact that
the most Impractical and unscientiac eye can discern
considerable overhangg Of the top part Of the
wall which must be at least ten inches out of the perpen
dcuar II is however, fact that but little weight rests
this wall that the turret the may sustain it,
that il did fall all in the building might remain unin
jured, and that the leaning tower of Pisa has consi
derably greater inclination therefore do no harm
for the State authorities to direct their attention this
point, and have the building thoroughly inspected by
competent men before is paid for The State has already
paid round sum, while, aside from pecuniary questions,
the value of the lives Of the military who 10 drill in
the building must be taken into consideration. It is a
fact that unpleasant ruors ahoat concerning the
building, whether stated by disappointed contractors
not the public welfare demands strict and searching
investigation.
PAUL MoRrHy NEW YORK CHss Club RooMs.--
Last evening the New York Chess Club met In their rooms
at the New York University for the purpose of receiving
the " Champion Of Chess Mr. Morphy, that his
friends could have opportunity of bidding him
adieu before his departure for New Orleans. Quite a
large number Of gentlemen present. nearly all
chessboards occupied by parties made up Of the
members of the club and their guests, but Mr.. Morphy
did not play. He spent the evening conversing quietly
with his friends and acquaintances Tomorrow
dinner ia to be given him but 1t Is to be informal and
privateEven by hs most intimate friends On Saturday
he will leave for New Orleans and will probably stop
day or more on his way Philadelphia Baltimore Wash
ipgton Richmond ard Charleston TO meet the chessplay
Of those ciies a1d will probably not return North
until the meeting Of the Chess Congress, ia October next
at Philadelphia. II his design TO commence the practice
Of the law in New Orleans.
The NEW GERMAN SCHooI.--As stated previously,
association Of German working erecting school
house Fourth street, at cost Of $5,000 shares Of
IS each which Intended for free school for the chill
dren Of the middle class. At late meeting tho School
Committee decided to connect with it q chronological
evening school for apprentices and ourneyinon Thore
kind Of movement foot among tho middle class Of the
German population to establish free schools on philan
thropc plan.
CoRRscroNIn report Of tho Independent General
Democratic Committee, held in the Bowery Wednes
day evening last, the Of Mr.. W. j. Cole is given
This Is The OF the gentleman should be
William J.. Coles.
MUrTaRY-t is rumorcd that tho New York City Guard
have partially determined 10 visit Milwaukee, wisconsin
early next spring. If they DO they will be the guests
OF the Milwaukee Light Guard who, doubt, will give
| them u cordial reception
! SrATuARY THE CooPEn lNsururH-There arc now on
exhibition at No % Cooper Institute three groups Of
stauary by Pettrich pupil Of Thorwalsden consisting
of the "Dying Tecums eh," "Charity and the ssFour
Seasons all exquisite specimens OF the plastic art The
dying chieain master piece Of sculpture; the stern
rigid features the natural appearance of the bullet
tho graceful falling drapery and the ruhfulness the
position remarkable and tho completeness Of the
| other pieces is equally admirable
OIp LANDMARKS psAPpEARryG Persons doing business
on the Bowery, between Canal and Hester streets, and
others who traverse that part Of the city daily their
way TO and from business not little surprised
few mornings ago finding that tho largo buonwood
trees which had been standing In the middle of tho side
walk for nearly century, had disappeared during tho
| previous night Not vostgo Of them remained. The
spirit of progress had forbidden tho woodlands axc to
those Our reporter was informed that Mrs.
Ogden old lady Of somc eighty -four years who resides
in that neghborhood had for many years opposed the
cutting dcwn Of the trees they having boon set out by
her father but the block which they stood having be-
OF the most crowded and important IN the city
pedestrians seriously ncommoded by these trees.
So the old landmarks had CO. and they did and are
forever gone.