The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-14
THE COLD SNAP.
The Mercury Below Devastating I'm
Central Park-Over Forty Thousan nd
People ON the Ice-Nearly Three Thou
sand slstghs Out-The Ice in the North

People on the Ice-Nearly Three Tnou-
sand hlstghs Out-The Ice i'm the North
River, &c, sc.
Notwithstanding the sharp frost and bitter cold Which
greeted the sun ii made its appearance yesterday
morning. the Park visited during the day by al least
seventy five thousand people, the greater part o. whom
were present between the hours Of aud three
oc'oet AT hafpast two O'Clock there were not less
than forty thousand people the pond amusing them
selves, some with walking others sliding many riding
chair but the greater portion skating
or THE ROAD.
But The pond, although great Of attraction.
net the only By actual count il ascertain
cd tina! up three O'Clock two thousand five hun
dred seghs and cutters entered the Park the drives
literally alive with them. Every kind Of dec mt
vehicle On runners present aud the working man 5
single horse cutter in which he drove bis family around
the Pak was to be mingng with the dshing four
INLAND equpages filled with gayy dressed and buffalo robe
wrapped ladies from Fifth avenue. Bells jinged on
every sidesver bells bell metal bells brazen belts and
bells OF every other kind OF soundiI gmeta Everywhere
this music could be heard often accompanied it'll merry
laughter Whats laughter on the sunday" we fancy
We hear some srnctimonous Sabbatarian say. Yes;
tua laughter, heartfelt, aud produced by the action Of
pure air the lungs. No long faces, but the merry
rosy checks OF health greeted the observers eye. No
boserous laughter of drunken mirfh but the delicious
music OF pleasure, brought forth from heart FOR the
time being devoid Of care, either monetary political
The PARK Seems to be an auidote as were for the poi
OF anxiety and the canker OF for
does the smoked up down town citizen lind himself there
than he begins TO assume form Of countenance de
rent from the one he usually wears day is from
night let oil who can 20 to the Park and take their
sweethearts and wives. their children Qf they have
them their little brothers and sisters and depend
upon they wiz feel much better in the evening than f
they stayed 1t horne moping over the fire
on THE FOND
there was gay scene. The ladies' pond visited by
nearly two thousand females many Of whom skaed but
the greater part merely walked about the ice acting
the part OF moving spectators. The principal amuse
inert seemed TO be produced among the ladies by being
propelled along on the ice chairs. pretty scene was
enacted yesterday by circle of skaters forming along
the outer edge of this reserve alternately lady and
gentleman and skating in single die several times around
the enclosure Suddenly person took the lead and
passing through the lane 70 the larger pond followed by
the whole ine mingled with those outside and
lost among them. The larger pond literally black
with the sombre hued attire Of the masculines, espe
caiy at the hour before named when they were in the
thicsest numbers. The slides were patronzedb by hun
dreds one party alone consisting of eighty three who
were sliding after The other two slides going north
ward on one and southwark on the other With the
exception Of one broken and two slight on
the head mshap occurred during the day and every
nants Threw hs hro '1u o vne Jung man, wn0 mag
asserted 'sthey threw him down.. There was 80 great
demand. for hot cofoo and hot lemonade that the re-
treatment saloons could not keep pace with the demand
the counters getting far ahead Of the cooks although
they worked like niggers. One saloon was yesterday
shut up by the police for breaking the following clause OF
their contract Of agreement or license'No malt liquor
or cider is TO be supplied to visters Sundaysand
was kept closed during the greater part of the day This
doubtless caused somewhat of rush upon the others
The ladies' saloon being in full blast, did very good
business being crowded nearly the whole day. This
loon has been very conveniently located on the ladies'
pond large flag states that is for their accommo
daion Speaking OF flags, late in the day they looked
very sad indeed for there not wind enough then to
blow them from their slaves so they hung down in de-
spar Notwithstanding no quiet Of crude Boreas the
cold intense thougl not biting, and the shone
quite cdecringy, making il appear warmer than ii really
Several articles, such keys, &c, have been lately
found upon the ice All articles found matter Of what
kind are deposited in the round house in the centre OF
the pond and any person losing or finding articles will
please call upon Captain Renwic OF the Park keepers
whose station is there situated.
Central Park Skating Club il present in embryo,
and may probably be completed and made practicable
this season.
sLEIGHING AND SKATING IN BROoKLYS.
Tho fine frosty weather of the last two days has
caused the Inauguration of another skating carnival
the suburbs of Brooklyn Yesterday the temporary ponds
in the hollows of vacant lots situated in the vicinity
Fifth avenue and various parts of Williamsburg were
crowded by thousands who gladly embraced the oppor
tuny of enjoying this delightful exercise and that
we arc about to have moonlight nights, advantage will
doubtless be taken Of tho circumstance to proract the
health giving recreation far into the night The
fall Of snow, too has had tho effect Of turning nnu
merabc seighs and the several leading out
the suburban districts dcred musical both by Gay
and night BY the CHEEKY King Of the merry sleigh
bellies Of another kind Many and fervent are the pray
crs that put up every pnute to the clcrk Of the
weather. for a continuance Of his bountes.
ICE IN THE RIVER.
The effects of the scold nip of Saturday night were
greatly apparent in the Hudson. large fields OF strong
leo oated with the tide during the entire day and
dered the travelling in the ferry boats tedious and diff
cult The greatest caution and necessarily
troduced in the guidance of the fra barLs Of the Ho
boken CONGRATULATIONS which, however several
times during the day the passengers greatly
frightened with the idea that the hulk had been pushed
away and that they occupied unenviabe quarters
field OF ice.
FROZEN TO DEATH IN JERSEY CITY.
Coroner Carney yesterday held inquest the body
Of Michael Hanon, who was found frozen TO death in
Greene street The deceased had been in the habit Of
wandering about the city mcnding old tin ware and was
generally OF loose and vagrant disposition II is sup
posed that while in state Of intoxication he laid down
and was frozen in the manner mentioned.
BOSTON.
BosroS Jan. u, 1861.
At sunrise the thermometer degrees below zero,
and at Jamaica Plains Is degrees below.
ALBANY.
Array, Jan. IL, 1851.
O'Clock this morning the mercury stood at Is degrees
below zero at nire O'Clock this evening stool at 10 de
grces below.
PHILADELPHIA.
PHuApELpnA, Ian. IL, 1861
The weather this morning was extremely cold AT six
A. N. the mercury stood At the Exchange zero at
twelve NJ deg. above zero aud at three 7 n IL de-
grees.
SCRANTON, PA.
SCRANTON, Pa, Jan. IL, 1861
AT seven O'Clock this morning the Thermometer was
TO be intoxicated
Personal Intelligence.
Mrs. Lincoln, wife Of the President elect is in this
city, and IT is said, viii remain here for few days in
order % make nccdful purchases for the white