The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-06-20
City Intelligence.

Tw wEAHKR yEszRDAY-CuRious FREAK THE
LIGHTNING Yesterday the japanese had excellent IL
lustraton of the hckleness of New York weather Al
early morning the atmosphere clear, bright and
warm. About half past O'Clock the heavens darkened
suddenly regiment Of sombre clouds collected In thick
bunch, and In q few minutes heavy shower was
pouring down IN torrents upon the sidewalks and streets
An hour after singular celestial phenomenon took place
sharp, quick and loud clap of thunder suddenly broke
forth, occasioning tremendous noise and rafting and
the electric nuid assuming the shape Of ball Of re des
cended nom the heavens striking pole and some loose
boarding on the roof Of Boodgood Gebhards marble
building In Nassau street, without however, doing
further damage to the ednce. The lightning was seen
dows in Inc bail Of rs g, Of the e clerk, stu
ting at their desks received shock from the lightning, and
Of the instnds were knocked from their positions
In every direction The electric fluid also caught the
telegraph wires about Liberty street. In Nassau, and
danced along the metallic strings in that asto
scended In the neighborhood OF the Bowling Green, with
out, however, doing any serious damage The crash Of
thunder had the effect Of frightening a number Of
dray horses standing in Broad street. the govern
ment stores, which took to their heels, but
AFTER recaptured by their owners and returue To
their position 10 await orders IA this the rst good
thunder storm-shOrt but eHectve-that has occurred
since the arrival Of the Japanese In this Western World
II hoped they will take note Of IT, and give account
of our American lightning to the Tycoon is too much,
we suppose, TO expect them TO give report Of our
thunder.
Military On Dus.-TAe New York Light Guard, Capt.
Garland, accompanied by Dodworths Band, will take
their departure oday for Newport, R. L. per the Fall
River route where they will celebrate their anniversary
returning on Saturday next At Newport they will be
met by tho Providence Light Infantry and the Boston
Light Infantry ger when the citizen soldiers OF three
States will have fraerna reunion in the shape Of ban
quet and ball.
The Chicago Zouave Cadets Of whose intended visit to
this city aluson has been made the HERALD, will
rive here in the early part Of next week. They will be
received their arrival by detachment OF the Gov
ernors Guard, Sixth regiment The fame OF the chi
cagoians has preceded them and our citizens may anei-
ttrlat
the best disciplined company in the United states
The Seventh regiment, National Guard, VINO stand AZ
the head Of the volunteer militia OF the United States
will encamp the south side of Staten Island CON-
mcncng the 9th proymo and continuing for ten days.
Extensive preparations bcng made for its equipment,
and doubtless it will be the grandest and most complete
military encanpmcnt ever witnessed ia this country.
The Savannah Republican Artillery, Capt Anderson, so
reported will visit New York about the Goth Of July,
and remain for several days OF course these distinguish
ed southrons when they arrive, will receive every
courtesy from the hands Of our military
HUMANITY FOR Tgw DIsrREsxD.-By late fire in Forty
second street, Mr. James Fitzpatrick so unfortunate
labor. In view Of the circumsta'r meeting Of his
friends was called TO provide ''us for his relief In
another column will be found II Of those author
lied to make the necessary demand upon the purses OF
our humanely disposed citizens.
THE Aida FOR PorGm1rsr~m reference To our ad-
vertisng columns it will be that the splendid steam
boat Aida Capt Quintard which conveyed the Japanese
Embassy to New York, Is to commence her trips to
Poughkeepse, from the foot OF Jay street. Saturday
June g. She will leave leave New York at half past
eight O'Clock A. NJ. and return at six O'Clock r. NJ
DRowNED.-Joseph schenck, negro employed on board
the steamboat sachem fell overheard at pier 15 East
river, on Monday night, and accidentally drowned
The body recovered yesterday and inquest held by
Coroner Jackman Deceased was 20 years OF age, and
native OF this Stale