The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-04-04
City Intelligence.

THE CoURr OF APPEALS AND THE Old PoucE-For thd
past two or three days rumor has been prevalent and
with some degree Of authenticity tha, the Court OF Ap-
peas have ther opinion ready the Of McCune
Of the old Municipal policemen vs.. the Metropolitan
Police Commissioners, in which the Court had agreed to
decide in favor Of the appellant This being test case in
regard to the regularity Of the dismissal of the old force
by the present Police Commissioners and being adverse
to the decision Of the latter would be virtual recog-
milton Of the old force this be true the city and county
of New York will be mulcted to the tune of over one
million Of dollars for arrearsges Of pay for which it
not received one cents worth Of benefit all through the
mbecty and carelessness of the Metropolitan Comms-
sones The decision Of the Court not been rendered
pro forna, but undoubtedly there good round for the
rumor. The news has caused considerable commotou
among the members Of the old force in consequence
Of the fact that the decision only entities them "a
bers S ns PACK out them stun mem
ing the decision. forced by circumstances 70 sign
away their ca ms for back consideration Of thei
reinstatement in the force; they Of course have no
interest in the present decision. The greater number
however stood out against all compromises and awaited
with patience the decision OF the court OF last resort
Since the rumor has been n circulation the old municpas
with smiling faces, have cougrega,ed from day day IN
knots Of two and three in and around the City Hall aud
Park exchanging congratulations at their triumph II is
stated on good authority that the counsel in this mpor-
pt case were 30 sapguine of at the final result
that they were induced to advance considerable sums o
money to their clients without interest," order relieve
their needy families.
TIE GREAT sPARRING ExMmnoN kind Of rumor
Ia in circulation about the this evening between
Morrissey and Heenan. They will then shake hands for
the first time since they gave each other the official shake
last October on entering the ring contend the cham
pionshp Of America. Some have couured up in their
naeiDatons that Morrssey will put cut bis bes. with skill
and force, and that the Beneca Boy will strive TO regain
public confidence by grand display Of sedge hammer
hitting on Morissey 8 "nobn These are the moderata
thinkers Another class go far beyond into the re-
gions Of tapcy and see second Canada sashing mill,
bottle holders spoDees time called and no appearance on
the one side at the scratcb." The mimic encounter wiz
however, be nothing more or less than ne display of
science Neither Of these great guns are going 70 fire.
away at random for the sake of noisy app Ther
display will be that OF finished They come TO-.
gether with the rendest feelings draw their great
names and science public curiosity the benefit OF
the widow OF an esteemed name in pugsc circles Mr.,
Morrssey having commenced the present movement in
favor OF the widow to whom he entire Stranger
from pure respect to the memory of distinguished pug
list, he counts the cordial operation of all the
pugs to preserve the best order that their patrona
may retire satisfied with their entertainment he pro-
mses that all that will be accomplished Music will be
provided for the qualification Of the public between each
representation and the police win guard the entrance and
preserve order The great demand for tickets causea
deep regret that the Broadway Burtons theatre was
NOT provided.
FIRE IN MERCER SRHr.-Shortly after one O'Clock on
Saturday morning fire broke out in the unoccupied
dwelling house l25 Mercer street, formerly occupied by
Mrs. Barrett. It seems that Mrs. B. had moved away
about two weeks and had stored good deal of furniture
IN the second story front room the other in tho
house were empty It in this room amongst the fur
niture that the fire originated Damage 70 the furniture
about $780, and TO the building about $780, Loss said "a
be covered By insurance II believed that the re waa
the work Of an incendiary.
CoRRDcnoS-HArry jennings, who was wounded by 4
pistol In the hands OF John jennings ON Monday night as
40 Madison street, wishes distinctly understood that thu
aseaant not his brother, In the remoest doea
related 70 him; no was merely In his employ.