The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-02-07
City Intelligence.

PRESENTATION 10 Col. KIhBAIL, OF HAWKINS ZouAvIs-
Last evening number Of the friends Of Colonel & A.
Kmball, Of Hawkins Zouaves, presented that gallant
officer with magnificent sword sash and belt, at the
house Of Mr. James Nolan, No. Ann street. Tho occa
sion spirited and patriotic one, and the gift well
deserved tribute TO the bravery and efficiency OF gallant
soldier. The presentation was made In few neat re-
marks by Mr. Robert Rogers which were responded to
choice and brief manner BY Colonel Kimbal. Upon
the sword is ths following observation-disclosures to
Col 4. a. kimball, Ninth, Hawkins Zouaves, by his
friends token Of thor respect and esteem" Colonel
Kimba hos been with his regiment the
laurels which they have in the several bloody
gagcments in which they took part He won't out as
MAJOR, and returns on furough for few days. having
received well earned promotion.
DEATH LIEUTENANT ExxEr AID. DE CAMP or BRGAprRR
GENERAL MxAoHEa. Richard Rker Emmett, OF
the Eighty eighth New York Volunteers, and ABIDE
Camp 70 General Meagher ded at Astoria Wednesday
last after most painful illness Lieutenant Emmett par
tcpated in the disastrous engagement at Fredericksburg
distinguishing himself In that,excited the admi.
ration Of the Irish Brigade and earned for him most
honorable mention In General Meaghers Official report
Shortly afterwards however, he attacked with bilious
remittent fever, and was obliged to return home few
weeks ago on sick leave he escaped the bullets Of the
suffering severely, be finally expired Wednesday last
as stated above Lieutenant Emmett was . son u Mr..
age the time OF his death. He Is tho second OF
that gentleman offered up victim TO this dreadful
rebellion The funeral services will take place ct half
past O'Clock this afernooo from st. Georges church
Astoria, and the remains will be inferred In the Marble
Cemetery In Second street. between First and Second
avenues.
FUNERAL sY JOHN sIowEr, E1FoRxxAx or ENGINE
COMPANY No. 1o-rho Fire Department turned yes.
terday pay their last tribute Of respect the late
John slowey, exForeman Of Engine Company No. 10,
who killed by the falling Of chimney at the late fire
In Cherry Notwithstanding the inclemency OF the
weather. about one thousand members Of the
turned out Elisha kpgsland acting Grand Marshal.
The funeral took place the Methodist Episcopal church
Of BRONZE and Chrystie streets. There
immense gathering, among whom large number Of
city officials. After the ceremonies concluded
the whole department fell into line and proceeded through
Grand street 70 Broadway. down Broadway 70 Fulton
street, through Fulton street TO the ferry and thence TO
Greenwood Cemetery, his remains laid In the
the family vault.
A CoSrpABAsD TRADE CHECKED M TEE GOVERNMENT. -
Another method Of supplying the rebels with goods
aband OF war has just been brought light and prompt
y checked by the government II appears that regular
system OF supplying Secessia with necessary articles
has been carried for some time between
this city and Sc. Louis. The M dus orerandi TO
purchase the goods here, then ship them 10 ST. Louis
states by rebel sympathzers In that city with view
TO stop this unlawful traffic the government has ordered
that In future no goods will be allowed shipped West
or sent thther oy railway without special permission
from the officials la the Custom House Deputy Collector
Embree viii IN future issue such permits to part les en-
gagged IN sending goods 10 the localities mentioned Tho
regulation appears 10 BIO quite reasonable and ustaabe
under the circumstances and engaged in honest
business can and fault with IL.
ST. vALKSnsx.Tbe memory Of this saint martyr, and
Idol Of lovers, seems to be stir cherished. The ami
versary Of his birthday viii DO upon us In few days
and those who keep up DO up their eyes
business The print shops loaded with valentines
continental comic, spiteu lbelous and obscene.
some specimens have made their appearance this In
the windows OF vendors which quite remarkable
for their immoral design for their nlmsy execution
The police have suppressed obscene newspapers for much
less cause than presented by tho exhibition Of
Of the valentines To be every day M the windows Of
book stores and other establishments
sr. PArmcK's Dar.-Thc annual preparations for the
celebration OF 81. Pa,ricks Day-17th OF March
have been commenced by Irish citizens who intend
10 keep mp the festival with tho customary spirit The
Irish Convention of Benevolent Societies have ALREADY
held two meetings M hibernian Hail. Prince street,
which WAS decided that the usual proc ssIons balls
| also give their annual dinner.
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