The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-05-04
City Intelligence.

one OF the Oldest clergymen in the city OF New York.
died yesterday morning He OF the pioneers OF
Methodsm In this country, and remarkable in high
degree FOR all tho qualities Of jealous, and in
drsrious pastor. lie greatly esteemed in this city,
where he had mnstered up the tuo of his DEATH for
a period OF over forty years. As author b bore
good reputation, having edited the Christian Adpo;ae
and Mehodia Quarterly for time, and published
interesting work Methodist Episcopal missions ia this
country, besides biography Of the Rev. Frseborn Gar
rettson On April 49, 1856, he celebrated his golden
wedding with grca. iiberaiity, aud shortly previous
was presented with cano enclosing - 600, by hs
friends. mark OF their esteem and affection for him
AsoTasR PEDESTRIAN Fear rnE Tarr-wAtx
g'asusoros TO BosroS IN E,cr DAYs.-Edward Payscn
Weston, tho young who in 1851 attempted TO walk
between Boston and the city OF wasMngtS inside of
consecutive days, is about to make nother pedestrian
venture for reasons which forth very clearly in
Journal o. his famous walk just published for his benaf
Ills principal incentive for making another attompt
funds TO pay debts incurred for board and other
ssaries during his FIRST venture, and also TO disproye
the station that he yrs brted 70 lose his rst wager
by persons who had bot against him. Weston intends TO
start his second walk Monday May TO- and expects
to reach Boston from Washington in eight consecutive
days. He will be accompanied all the way by four gen.
tlcmcn csrriascs, who will testify under oath to the
manner in which! tho feat will be performed. Leaving
Washington May 10, At aysPs NJ: he wall reach
Baltimore, distance 40 miles, Tuesday. 3P. N.
Philadelphia distance Las miles, Wednesday, I'm.
Trenton, distance TO mites, Thursday II a. N.
Newark, distance, 23l miles Friday, TX A. N.
Now Haycp, distance so niles Saturday, 2P.M.
a55a isSsS S All s. s Maaasy
birmingham, distance i57 miles, Tuesday, IA AN
Boston, distance ATS mites, Tuesday, 5P. m.
Weston WAS formerly an atache OF this Office, and
hihcd his pedestrian powers On one occasion In
dnay tanner. He 10 quite sanyuine u success IN
his present venture
APPOINTMENT or 4 srEGN DEryrY sHEsvy,=Mr. To-
renzo Dc Angels, for nearly sixteen Years connected
with tho United States department as Deputy Marshal,
and only rcccnty superseded under the present regime
has boon appointed by Sheriff Lynch special deputy
Several friends of Mr. Do Angels gave him surprise
baskets OF provisonschickens turkeys wild owl and
caappagns. On Sllsrng tho house Of The pewly sp.
81 = S,,.1 ag ~ AsstEs q 'S
upon the previous efficient Of Ioae De Apg eo as
Deputy Marshal. He spoke OF tho numerous arrests
no had eloc.ed, Of bis several visits to France,
psror Napolem Of his rushing 10 Washington tho in.
cpiency OF tho rebellion and his remaining there with
other loyal, armed mon, 10 deend the capital nil the
brave volunteers plank Themselves in facs of tho
rebels The Judge presented Mr.. Deputy sheriff De An
CELLS with magnificent gold shield Of Office surmounted
by tha eagle and two flags Of the Union rechercs sur
prs. supper provided by Allan Conrey and b. s.
Hagh, and the guests did II ample justice. speeches,
songs anu s.a!mcnts tsIed Lorenzo De Angels as
deputy shcria OF New York.
APPOINTMENT or REGISTRAR IN Cnoroy BOARD
The Crcton Board have appointed william c. Rhodes
late state Prison Inspector Registrar under the Croton
Board the place Of Mr. lance, deceased This officer
has charge the collection Of all the water rents OF the
Croon Department; II is, therefore, Of great i'm
Iortanco the city The selection Of Mr.. Rhodes for
this position has exhibited desire the part Of The
Board place the important trusts Of that Office IN trust.
worthy hands Ills record as state officer is without
stain beyond suspicion, and there bat that
bs will discharge his duties connected with this Office with
equal satisfaction to the public Since the expiration or
Mr. Rhodes term OF once State Prison Inspector he
has been faithfully dscharsng his duties private
ci. izen. During the formation OF the Tammany rep-
mont no abored night and day and left nothing undone
add q al qplt oxt,,
leaving their homes FOR the camp field OF tho army OF
the nation. While others receiving the praise no
coutent with knowing that he had done what his
time aud money could do ~ perfect the details Of the
regiment ard add comfort to the individual soldiers
when in tho tented fold His appointment gives uni
versal satisfaction
PRESERVATION Mn. JAMES KERReAS, LATE MASTER
Boar BUILDER BRoonYy NAVY YARp-A com
mttes proceeded to the residence OF the above named
gentleman few evenings since and presented him with
a massive gold watch M mark of their esteem Mr.
Kelly, behalf Of the boat builders employed in the
yard made very appropriate presentation speech in
which he culogze the character and ability or Mr. ker
t5s present and assuring them Ct his ssncsmsn, 'G o
his late employees after which he invited the committee
10 partske OF collation.
sALg or vALrAmx PAISrrSes.-A large collection o.
valuable oil paintings chiefly the productions Of Ruggles
and Doughty, sold at public auction At the rooms
Of Miner n Somerville Friday. There were quite a
large number OF artists aud prominent citizens present
NJ the sale, and City Judge McCunn among the pur-
chascrE.
FlRE IN WEST THIRTEENTH srREzr-shortly before eleven
O'Clock last night fire occurred in the dwelling house
No. 123 West Thirteenth street, occupied by Mrs. Mary
Iynds. The FRO originated from match shrown down
carelsssiy after lighting the gas in the second story
room. The match, Il seems, fred some bedding and
mattresses burned through the window casing and ex
tsndsd the roof Damage 10 furniture about $780, no
insurance. Damage 10 building about S4OO insured
The house Ia owned by Il. II. Ely.
RrsR TwryE.-rhs ship Guy Mannering, lying At pier
"a East river, was entered by river thieves few
days ago, and sails TO the OF $500 were stolen
No clue TO the robbers The British brig Emma lying at
pier 10 East river robbed the night OF the lat
inst Of sails amounting TO $17s and $l5s money No
arrests made. Who're are the River policeS
CouSrERFnrs ON Bulls HxAD RAsx.-Ths Bulls
Hcad Bank OF this city has determined issue no more
five dollar bills for tho present, In consequence OF
new and dangerous counterfet Of that Denomination
having made its appearances. Tho public requested
20 sand in the genuine nvea for redemption.
FATAL IArcuwAy CAsrALry.--patrck Mulhoarn, a IA.
borcr fell through the hachway OF the No. hSac
ulr ~ az w almost INSTANTLY