The New York herald., 1868-03-21
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

PUBLIC BATHs.-The near approach to the sum-
mer season has again revived the subject OF the
establishment OF public free baths As sanitary
measure there is no doubt Of their necessity and
healthfulness, and for their early establishment it
only requires move ON the part OF the Board OF
HEALTH whose President has on frequent occasions
expressed his full approval OF the measure and OF
the great success OF the free bath system in Boston.
Six bath houses were operated In tat city last year
and six additional ones are to be put up this
have the matter in charge report can be conducted
for the aggregate sum Of $4,000. The experiment
in Boston, as sanitary measure, has been abundanty
endorsed by the press, physicians Of every school,
and all who have given any attention TO the subject.
The remarkable degree OF healthfuIness which has
marked that city for the past two years, In great
measure is attributed to the daily abutons OF the
large number of the poorer class OF inhabitants who
have enjoyed the advantages OF the baths. Ii our
Metropolitan Board Of Health think their powers do
not go to the extent OF authorizing the work to be
done forthwith, now is the time TO ask Legislative
action in the premises. BY all means let the expert
ment be tried
INTERNAL REvENuE.-Collector Shook yesterday
seized several small lots Of alcohol, the taxes on
which were unpaid. The liquor was sent to this city
fr0m Brooklyn.
THE HORSE AUCTION MARr-Sales or stock were
quiet yesterday. Good stock was scarce The demand
for farm and market stock was firm, and the market
was tolerably full. At Mr.. vandewater's sale the
following prices were realized:-A bay Hambetonian,
151a hands high and six years old $3.50; bay horse
from 5000 to $500. At Messrs. Johnston Il Van Tas-
sells SALE East Thirteenth street, number Of bay
teams, gray horses and other stock realized good
average prices.
STEAMSHIP DEPARTURE.-Yesterday the North
German Lloyds steamship Hermann, Commander
Wenke, carrying the United States mails, left her
moorng at the Bremen pier, Hoboken for Bremen
via Southampton, with fifty cabin and sixty steerage
passengers, full cargo and $4,000 in specie.
THE BOARD OF POLICE JUsTIcEs.-The regular
monthly meeting Of the Board Of Police Justices for
the annual election OF officers will be held on the
first Tuesday OF April. Asprited contest is expected
between the magistrates as to the Presidency Of the
Board, the candidates being Justices Bowling and
Connolly. AS matters stand at present the chances
seem to be in favor Of the former.
THE CASE OF RICHARD CoNNELL.-Yesterday af-
ternoon several witnesses in the case of James Ho-
raho, charged with innicng fatal violence upon Rich
ard Connel whose death was reported in the HERALD
several days ago, were examined before Coroner
Keenan,, at the office No. Centre street. The test
mony introduced was of the same purport as that
previously taken. Mr. Thomas Dunphy, who ap.
the witnesses at considerable length, alter which the
Coroner concluded to hold Horaho to bail in the sum
of to await the action OF the Grand Jury. The
of Ireland and lives ut 272 West street, denies his
guilt in the most positive manner.
COOPERATION. regular meeting Of an associa-
tion having in view the purchase at some distant
period Of building lots was held last evening, at a
ton announced for discussion was "Can
lot be obtained by cooperation for $50 worth
association addressed the meeting, picturng
with great force the evils under which the working
men in this country have, in spite OF political
system, labored and the character of the class regu
where the lot worth $500 was to be Oh
Of on Fftyseventh street for $4,000, mat
ter OF some interest This association under the
or l,,tJ.
meetings for the discussion Of this great problem Of
providing the wOrkingmen with cOmfOrtablcs homes
for the achievement OF that object. That they have
not succeeded yet in the accomplishment or their
purpose may be ascribed rather to the difficulty OF
'the situation" rather than to any lack OF interest,"
originality earnestness on the part OF the assoca
tion in considering the "ways and means"
THE EQUINOCTIAL.-All day yesterday chill north
easterly blast was blowing, to warn the citizens Of
the Empire City that winter and all its concomiant
disagreeabes were determined not to depart without
having final struggle and giving a parting blow.
The morning was hazy, damp and raw; the sun rose
cherries and with only an aflectation of warmth,
and even at midday its rays were not powerful
enough to dspe the cold feeling in the atmosphere.
Occasionally geam OF bright sunshine would come
out, as II in duty bound for the occasion; but the
equinoctial had II all its own way, and wind and
dust careened through the streets OF the metropolis
all day, filling the eyes Of pedestrians with dust
and most ungallanty interfering with ladies' drape
res in q manner which would prove Boreas a
misogaomist. .March comes in like lion and goes
out like lamb" says the old proverbs however,
judging by the present year, the waning month
seems inclined to keep up the lonine aspect from
first to last. The weather for the past twentyfour
hours has been painfully like winter and makes one
dread recurrence OF our recent experiences At ten
O'Clock last evening II commenced to snow and the
thermometer has been gradually lowering.
FIRE IN SECOND AvENUE.-About half-past eight
O'Clock yesterday morning q fire was discovered on
the second door Of the four story brick building No.
557 Second avenue, which was occupied by Hugh Nc
Allen as pawn shop and dwelling. AS soon the
smoke was seen issuing from the premises alarm
was given, when the engines were soon on the spot.
The flames spread with great rapidity. and not
extinguished until the stock was damaged to the
extent Of $35oOo which was insured in the Rutgers
and jefferson Insurance Companies for only $4,000.
The building is owned by Mr.. Cohen, and was dam
aged to the extent OF 81, 500 While the fire was In
progress the greatest CONSERVATION prevailed among
the tenants OF the tenement houses Of vicinity who
busy engaged themselves In the pleasant occupation
OF packing up their worldly goods in readiness TO
leave their apartments in advance Of the anticipated
flames. The Twenty-first precinct police, under COM
mand OF Captain Anthony Allaire, were present at
the fire and did good service usual