The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-01-11

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certainly look back upon bright spot in mdwnter,
worth remembering and talking about for many night
TO come.
UNSAFE BunpNcs-THE NoNDEscRyPr PARK.-In
view the camies which have resulted laely from the
oose and insecure in which buildings are run up
IN this city some decided step should be taken by the
proper authorities relative 70 that extraordinary specimen
Of architecture recently erected the Park between the
Hall Of Records and the Superior Court The building
was originally intended to be fire engine house. but
what resembles or after what precise style of archec
ture II Is constructed would probably puzzle the oldest
anuquarnns and archaeologists TO termine II is
demned on all sides dangerous structure, liable to
tumble down about the heads Of paseers by at any mo-
remen whom nothing can sUna sbnns s inc
with unfeiened terror. The front Of the building cxh
bits very percepdble convexity, which did not come
within the designs Of the architect, and q glance at
the roof also shows bend in the centre, Indicating
most uncertain and defective foundation. Judge wesh
from the City Hail. refuses occupy any portion Of this
place as court room, having very strong regard for
matter calls for instant action inasmuch as the new steam
enenes being fitted in their intended portion Of the
building, and the members Of Engine Company No a
viii, doubtless take possession Of their apartments in
few days, unless prevented by the authorities.
The BENEVOLENT SOCIETIES TIE CrY.-At meeting of
the Board Of Deputies of Benevolent and Emgran Socc
ties Of the city Of New York. held 1t the Cooper Institute
on Saturday evening" January the following societies
having joined the organization, viz
German Benevolent Society.
St. Georges Society.
81. Andrews Society
Friendly Sons Of st. Patrick
s. Davds Benevolent Society.
French Benevolent Society.
Swiss Benevolent Society.
Portuguese Hebrew Benevolent Society.
Scandinavian Benevolent Society.
And majority Of the same being represented tho fol-
lowing oacers were elected William Jelnghaus Of tho
Of the d. Georges Society Secretary solomon JOseph
Of the Portuguese Hebrew Society Robert Gordon Of tho
cety, diyectors The permanent office Of the Board win
be at SO Greenwich street, where applications for advice
will be received and attended 70 promptly. To enable all
the benevolent societies TO join In this organization the
Board adjourned 70 meet At the place Saturday
evening, February IL, at eight O'Clock.
DISCOVERIES THE CoxprRorIms Oyncn-Mr. Haws,
our City Comptroller is continually stumbling upon i'm
portan discoveries in his energetic inquiries the
management. in detail Of the business Of his department
By recent disclosures IL appears that for
time back the leseee of certain pier belonging
70 the city has not paid single cent into the treasury
snug little sum Of $4,000 per annum by means Of his
profits on the property referred TO- Again as an nustra
0n q the Loose ~ which SSaD the anapcs @
portant Of has been cut of from the city,
owing the neglect Of the authorities enforcing the pay
city real estate sold for unpaid taxes Both these
ters have been referred for investigation 70 Mr. Greene
C. Bronson, the new Corporation Counsel, who will,
doubtless, give them the necessary attention.
A LIBRARY FOR THE THIRTEENTH WARD PoIIz-A very
good work has been started by Captain Steers a the Thr
teenth ward station house, in establishing library for
the and benefit Of the members Of the Police Depart
ment under his immediate control The worthy captain
has worked earnestly for time back TO accomplish
this object and through the munhcence Of the Messrs
Appleton, Mason Brothers. Lockwood l. %. and other
publishers, has succeeded in getting together very fair
selection Of standard works, consisting OF about 800
volumes, wherewh his may be amused and instruct
ed in hours Of leisure, and while duty at the
In
ing Of the Holy Bible and the ubiquitous American eagle
constructed by two policemen belonging to the pre-
cinct and is really creditable piece Of workmanship.
Besides the Book Of Books there are several sacred
volumes among the collection occasional perusal OF
which might perhaps have the effect Of benenttng moral
FIRE IN AVENUE A.-Between three and four O'Clock
yesterday morning fire occurred in the tenement build
ing No 1S4 avenue A. II originated in the promises Of
John Wood the third floor, and before the flames
extinguiehed the furniture was damaged TO the
extent Of $40 no insurance. The building is owned by
VIM. McAvay. is damaged about 500, and In insured
in the United States Insurance Company.
FUNERAL OF THE LATE LIEUTENANT GEORGE wAmSoroy
MAY-The funeral Of the late Lieutenant George Wash
iDgton May, who died on last Sunday evening" after
severe six months illness, will take place this morning
from the Reformed Dutch church corner Of Twenty first
street and Sixth avenue. The deceased gallant
soldier who dstng himself greatly In the Mexican
war at the battles Of Pao Alto Resaca dc Ia Pama Cerro
Gordo the taking Of Monterey and the siege Of Vera Cruz
In compliance with the dying request q Lieutenant Nay
many other OF his comrades In the Mexican campaign
will doubtless turn out in respect 70 his memory.
EXPLOSION IN SEVENTH AvxsuI-About Eve O'Clock last
night an explosion occurred in the building 3o6 Seventh
avenue occupied by James Connolly dealer In old 1our
barrels Twas caused by the gas The gable end Of the
building forced out and fell blacsmith shop
adjoining, completely demolishng T. Mrs Connolly and
man and woman employed on the premises we're &C.
verely burned.
LINES OF Mr.. BrRroS.-Mr William E. Burton, who
for days past has been lying in very low state
Of health at his house. No ia Hudson street. 10 such
critical condition evening that his death was hourly
expected. Almost every hope Of his ultimate recovery
has disappeared.
Personal Intelligence.