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PREFACE.

The success which attended the publication of the first volume of
this little work, has induced the Publisher to issue the present with
a determination to gratify, if possible, any reasonable expectation of
the Public in regard to it. And in order to vary the subjects referred
to on these pages, a large portion of the matter contained in the
former issue is omitted in this, and other, perhaps that which will
prove even more useful, has been substituted in its stead.

The intention was to have changed, materially, the character of
this work the present season; but, the calamitous and ever-to-be-
remembered firo in July, has rendered the execution of the plan at
this time, inexpedient.

Several suggestions have been received respecting the insertion of
information in this publication, which, it was supposed, would make
it more interesting and valuable. Such hints are ever welcome,
and if not in every case adopted, the friendly spirit which dictates
their communication, is, nevertheless, fully appreciated.

To the kind regards of the citizens of New-York, as well as to the

friendly consideration of all strangers who may visit the Great

Metropolis, this little volume is now most respectfully submitted by

THE PUBLISHER.

Directory Estaeltshjibnt, 156 Broadway,
October 15, 1845.
 

Entered according- to Act of Congress, in the year 1845, by

JOHN   DOGGETT,  JR.

In the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the United States for the
Southern District of New-York.