The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-04-01
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

TEE FIRST OF APRIL.-Our readers may ntn be
conscious OF the fact and we therefore take 1t Upon
ourselves TO remind them, that this s the anniyer.
sary of the day ON which 1.-THE three wise mem Of
Gotham went to sea In bowl" Although IAN Fo OILS
Day" is not on the calendar Of the Church, It, Is
nevertheless about generally and generously c,b-
served by those sharp set dogs who are
inclined to waggishness as is the moke
take coenzance on this day even grim looking
people with Emusic In their souls" who, not having
starting point love TO PLAY practical Jokes Oh each
ether chuckng greatly at the brilancy Of their In
yentive powers; and Young people. those who have
the psalmist to the particularly good, nnd great
delight in placing portentous packages and crumped
letters on the sidewalks for the unninking 70 pick
soon learn, nom the shri:i laughter Of the
nesna packing oCaes that ney Ssys been
.ood." Well, II no one IL "vendued" TO their ais
sdSsntSge today =, more pre-. deeply than BY having
bowl, none need regret the annua. observance
harmless II should be In rs exhibitions OF bumor--
OF the time honored institution, All Foors Day.
BOARD OF AUDrr-At the meeting OF this Board
yesterday the claim OF william n. Powell for looC
for painting portrait OF General Mcclellan. By order
OF the Common Council, was presented. The claim.
ant offered testimony to show that he had performed
the work as ordered, had delivered The picture; hat
Ii now in possession OF the city, and Is ...J worth
the price asked. william Mckenny presented
claim for 81 1856 Cor serving summons from the ONCE
OF the Corporation Attorney.
THE FARMERS CLrB.-Tbe genial weather OF yes.
terday afternoon caused the attendance at the rooms
OF the club to be very large. Mr.. n. C. Ely as ua
occupied the chair. The session was OF more than
ordinary interest, inasmuch "a greater variety Of
agricultural subjects were adverted TO than usual
the members generally In their discussions advan-
cling an occasional new idea. The destructive effects
OF The boring worms In the trunks OF trees the re.
suit OF the application OF crude potash 70 potato
crops the growth OF cranberries the deeraoi.:y of
n tn
weigh every description of produce the necessity OF
deep working Of soil to secure excellent crops were
satisfactorily discussed, and new inventions OF
stump puller and several sizes OF deep kenching
ploughs were attentively examined.
TIE UNITED STATES SocIErY.-Yesterday numer-
Gus meeting of the promoters Of this new organiza.
ton was held at Masonic Hall. They seek to sestab.
hsh In each State Of the Union an United States
democracy or party, who will etard nrm &C the .,on
stitution and the Union. Connected with II viii Ia.
club to enable the young men OF New YORK &c
volunteers In the performance OF these duties wear
ing an uniform and to be drilled ard formed int
companies and engage In athletic exercises The,
club viii substitute light wines for acoho new poi.
speech instead Of vugariy and profanity, ard dis.
pense with the use Of the knife and pistol ts motto
will be mot for ourselves, cut for our couEtry; ia
platform. "The Union, the Constitution ard the
Laws" and iis religion, Peace and Good WI TO-
ward all Men," The meeting was addressed In elo.
qnent speeches, resolutions were passed endorsing
the above declaration OF patriotic principles and after
,fhe enrolment OF members the meeting adjourned.
THE FAMINE IN THE EASTERN PROVINCES OF
PsUssrA.-The German Committee Of this city have
determined not 10 relax their Efforts notwithstand
ing the grant Of 100000 taalers Just made by
the Prussan government for the alienation OF their
date $4,000. -
Foa BAxBrRo.-Yesterday the Hamburg and
United states nfsr ship Ajlemannia sailed with
eighty cabin and hty steerage passengers a large
general cargo and sl25 200 In specie.
YESTERDAYS HORSE AUCTION MARKEr.-Yester-
day there were Indications Of Improvement In the
horse market and there was good inquiry for
family teams and road horses. Messrs. Johnston