The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-07-27


The WEATHER DURING THE PAST wEEK.-From
the report OF the Central Park Meteorological Depart
ment for the week ending Saturday, July rs. II ap-
pears that the highest range OF the thermometer
(so5 was attained the 10th inst. and the lowest
(662 on the sd. The mean temperature for the
week was 724e Rain fell on the 10th, Goth, 21st,
oath and 25th inst, the duration Of raining being
TWEEN y-eight hours and twenty-one minutes and the
depth 473O inches. There was slight thunder the
10th and 10th inst
SAILING OF SrRAMsHIPs.-On Saturday eleven
ocean steamers left this port taking over three
quarters of q million OF dollars in specie.
RECEIPTS OF THE THRArREs.-The returns made by
the various places OF amusement for the month OF
June to the revenue collectors show the following
exhtbit:-The Olympic placed at s25 67s; wallack's
$2o773; Broadway $l2,3I3; Theatre Comique s3,s75:
Tony PASTORS, $6,502; Niblo's, 49, l2o; Worrell
Sisters, So, 1893; Old Bowery, ss,727.
TIE FAST OF AB.-The Hebrew fast OF Alb, COM
memorative OF the destruction Of the Temple and
other misfortunes Of the Jewish race, Will be cele
brated on Tuesday by the Jews Of this city and the
world. The fast commences tonight and consists
OF abstinence from food drink, the recital OF
the difficulties through which the Israelites have
passed and supplcation for future prosperity.
DEATH IN STATION HoUsE.-Late on Saturday
afternoon man named Charles Mcdonnell was ar
rested for intOxication and conveyed to the Twenty
ninth precinct station house, where he was placed
In a cell. At six O'Clock yesterday morning. as the
d0orman was turning out the prisoners preparatory
to taking them to court Mcdonnell was discovered
lying dead on the floor OF his cell.
UNRiPH FRUIT-At this period OF the city's health
1t is matter OF alarm that no steps have been taken
to prohibit the sale Of unripe apples and peaches. II
the Board Of Health are anxious to prevent the
spread OF cholera morbus and other summer diseases
articles, that invite disease and death. prevention
Is better than cure" Let them look to 1t ut once.
THE PARk.-Notwithstanding the many at
fractions Of the surroundings OF the city, including
the numerous tempting excursions to nearly all
avorite haunts within radius OF thirty miles, the
Park was largely attended yesterday by those who
love solitude and the quiet rambles OF that delightful
retreat In It's walks AMI avenues people wandered,
sat and lounged, sheltered from the rays
OF the sun by the splendid foliage which
abounds. The day OF rest In the real sense Of the
term was truly enjoyed at the Park, and few Quilted
It's intricate windings, bubbing fountains and lovely
dells without feeling OF constitutional enjoyment.
VISIT OF THE MONTGOMERY GUARD, OF BOSTON,
On Wednesday morning next the Montgomery Guard
Company I, Ninth Massachusetts regment, under
command Of Captain B. F. Finan, will arrive in this
city visit guests Of Company E, Twelfth regi-
ment N. @. 8. N. Y, commanded by Captain McAfee.
They will be accompanied by Gimore's Boston band,
and the day Of their arrival will attend the picnic
given for the benefit OF the widows aud orphans OF
late war. The Guard will compete with Company
4, Twelfth regiment In q prize drill for splendid
SILK nag, worth $500, on Thursday In Tompkins
square. The Sixty-ninth will furnish the escort at
the picnic.
FUNERAL OF OFFICER SMEDIcK.-The funeral OF
officer John Smedck, who was foully murdered on
Thursday night last took place yesterday from his
late residence, 81 West Thrtyninth street. Shortly
after two O'Clock two platoons OF police, with four
sergcants, under the command Of Captain Allaire,
from the Twelty-hrst precinct to which the de-
ceased belonged arrived at the house and headed
the funeral cortege, which was very large and
respectable, evdencng the respect In which the
Inflated man was held by the numerous circle
of his friends. Besides those who made up
the long procession on foot heightened string OF
carriages followed in the rear. The first was occu
pied by the family OF the deceased. Superintendent,
Kennedy and Commissioner Manierre also
| present. The streets through which the procession
moved were filed with spectators, and the sight o
the hearse, drawn by four rays and attended by 81,
pail bearers, did not fail to bring to mind the
! event OF Thursday night Officer Smedick wal
esteemed for the many good qualities he possessed
and the sudden and awful termination OF his exist
| ence Is much regretted His remains were inferred
| In Calvary.