The New York Herald Newspaper, June 2, 1847, Page 2

ters, Irish 31,138; Ivial 92.540 Toads; ar ley 0.71 quarters. Comparing = reign apete arts fom the your with those of the — pected la t year, we tnd oa Tnorease in whew | wiccreas® in oats 1.390 quarters, 2, bea 2; Indian corm heat 118.713, quarters; relan: ere is an incresse in Ww! a a ere sit soaks 5.602 barrels; oats 2.930 quarters; barley 11,799; beans 10,103; peas 7,407; Imdian corn 306.855. verage price of wheat has reached 75s. 94., twenty shillings higher than it was at the corresponding period of last year. Fine white Exsex has been sold as high aw 100s. and Messrs: se of Birmingham, state in their monthly cireular, their belief that prices will yet greatly advance—say to 120s. per quarter. They add :—" ‘Phe young wheats have much improved on the ground the last fortuight; and notwithstanding the con- tinued cold temperature, the late rains have had a fa- » them, although on the cold lands in they are still much eomplained of, yet . if we ean now with the most favorable weather seareely have an early harvest, we see uo reason why it may not prove an abundant one.” There being no inducement. in the present state of monetary affairs, for the woollen manufacturers to add to their stocks of the raw material, we bave to report an almost total cessation in the demand for every descrip” tion of wool. Imports of wool into Liverpool for the week ending May (th:—Port Adelaide, 1008; Monte- video. 86; Lisbon, 121; Seville, 114; Bombay, 250. upon the wh Total. . ..1619 bags. Previously this year, 17.763 bags. Scotch. ... 270 Ditto a3? | Trish. . 139. * Ditto 1,61 oming haye published a very building woods of Ainerica, of duty, and which are ad- Messrs. Chatloner and elaborate cireular, in, which remarks in favor of she ship which are now admitted free it mirably calculated for ship-building purposes, but Sh use of which, to the grent danger of the loss of the ship building trade to this cotnte is discountenanced by estrietions of Lloyd's. ne packet ship Yorkshire, which was off the port this evening. landed some New York papers, of the 18th ulti- mo. at Cork rolal advices from Bombay are to the Lat of April, ‘Trade was dull, money scarce, and freights still high. On Saturday, the 20th of March. there was gov- ernment aale at the custom house of 500 bales of cotton, the growth of the Southern Mahratta country, and cleaned by American saw-gins (part of a lot, going home by order of the Court of Directors, which was sold at the recommendation of the Chamber of Commerce. in order more immediately to ascertain its value), and the prices brought ran from 107 rs. to 124 rs. to 125 per Surat candy of 744 \bs; one parcel of 42 bales from the Kan- deish Coilectorate having brought as much as 132 rs. per candy. ‘These prices, having in view the present high rates of ship freight, must be considered very encourag- ing to government and the native growers. rom Aluxandria the advices are to the 22d April.— Notwithstanding the recent news from England, prices of all Egyptian produce were still declining. ‘It has deen calculated that not half of the last year’s crops of Upper Egypt has reached Alexandria, the holders meet- ing with great difficulty in procuring the means of con- yeyance down the river, and freights being very high. As, however, this year’s crop of wheat, beans. lentils, eas, and barley is at present being taken up throughout deypt. the remainder of last year’s erop will be mixed with the new, and the whole will come down to Alexan- Grin after the rise of the Nile in October next. It is dificult to arrive at an exact estimate of last year’s crops. but there ix uo doubt that they were immense. This year’s crops will also be very large, 80 that it is ge- neraliy expected that prices will rule low next winter ’? In cotton and flax there had been nothing doing for some time, British shipping continued in demand — Last freight paid to England was 14s. 6d. per imperial quarter. There were 42 English vessels in port loading grain for Great Britain. In Caleutta, on the 20th of March, money was light,and froights rising. The banks had raised the rate of dis- conat on private paper to 12 per cent. nud on the gov- ernment bills to § per cont. This is extravagantly high, even in. India, although even these rater have been thrown into the shade by tho unparalleled charges made on commercial paper in London within the last few days. ‘The only favorable portion of the intelligence is the declaration of the Treasury, that they will make ad- vances on the hypotheeation of goods to Kurope, to the extent of £1.225,000 within the fina year. instead of 00.000. the ainount applied during the past one. ‘This ‘ation which ix not gratifying to the Indian who are competitors in the business. but it an- swers the purpo more real inportance. The Manchester Tuesday's market is represented to have been the worst that has yet been held, all concern- ed being ly panic stricken. It was expected that more wills would be compelled to resort to short- time, and that others would stop altogether, There has since been no improvement. fs Notwithstanding the grent stringency of the money market in London on ‘Tuesday, and that it was the 4th of the mouth, no failures worthy of attention were an- nounced. It wis, Indeed, remarked by some of the lead- ing ban cers, as a matter of some singularity, that, bad fas the condition of the market unquestionably was there was not. so far as their own transactions extended. fa single instance of a bill presented for payment being dishonored » forvign exchanges ran exces- sively high. ‘Thore was a greater supply of paper. but again, a# on several post days of lute. there was no money with which to purchase. Amsterdam 12 0 do (short) 124 to 5; Rotterdam 12 73 to 84; 4 P 26 25 to 80; Hamburg 18 14 to 154; Frauktort 1223 to 12444; Paris 26 15 to25 ; do (short) 26 80 to 90; Mar- grilles 2625 ; Genow 26 201025; Vienna 10 10 to 12; 10 11 to 13; Leghorn 3070 to; Naples 40% to %; Palermo 119 to 3g; viessina 11934; Madrid 473¢ ; Cadiz 43; Lisbon (metallic) 53; Oporto 54, The news from London is more cheering. ‘The stock market on Thursday was tirmer, and the payment of the mercantile bills due on ‘Tuesday having been made in a sati«fuctory manner, it was believed that the worst was over. und that there would be « gradual relaxation in the tightness of the money market, which has pressed fo heavily upon even those who have been pursuing their legitimate business, ‘The instalment of the 8,000 000 ivish lawn is now due, and has aided to keep up thi value of money. On the paper of the first-class houses in London, having something like six months to run, a rate of discount is aid to have been paid of as much as 13% per cent., while on two months’ bills, bearing also the signatures of firms of unexceptionable standing. the charge made and given was in some instonces 10 per cent On Thursday, consols for the account opened at 873 to \% receded to 87%, then went up to 8734. again de- clined to 874s. and finally closed 87% to 34. + For money the price varied between 874 and 86%, the last quota- tion being 87 to }y. No business was transacted in scrip. but it was nominally quoted 3 to 2% discount Exctiequer bills continue flat, at 9s to 4s discount ; and India bonds are 148 to 5s discouet. Bank stock left off at 189 to 189; three and a quarter per cents, at 87% to 63; three per cents.reduced, at 86 to 3g ; long annuities at 9; and india stock, at 242 to 244. Among the events of the day may be noticed the arrival of £60,000 in gold from France. in addition to £30000 received the day previo purchase of about £50,000 of silver by the bank. 4d (a considerable decline since the sale was made to the Bank of France, the price paid by that es- tublishinent having been 603¢d) ; and the reception at the bank ofa deputation from Liverpool to represent the pressure. ‘Tho only feature in the foreign market was the rather better price for Mexican, consequent upon the news of the success of the American forces at Vera Cruz, as it seems to be thought that these victories must, before long. lead to the conclusion of a peace. ‘The first quo- tation of this stock was 194 for money and the account, after which it rose to, and closed at, 20 for money, and 20)¢ for the account. The other bargains of the day were—Danish, at 83; Portuguese four per cents, at Russian, at 109; Spanish three per cents for the ac- count, at 34; Dutch two and a half per cents, at 57% ; and the four per cent certificates, at 8754. Gold is 0.39 per cent dearer in London than in Paris, and 0.23 per cent dearer in London than in Hamburg. The present bank note circulation of the United King- dom we find has declined over £240,000 since the Cur- rency Bill of Sir Robert Peel came into operation, solely ‘on account of ten private and five joint stock banks in England and Wales having ceased to issue, and the Bank of England not having supplied the deficiency, and this, too, when the trade of the country is presumed to be annually increasing. Markets: Loxpox Moxey Manxer, Friday, May 7.—Consols had been pretty steady from the opening, but were ra- ther threatening to give way when the resolution of the Bank Directors to lend on Exchequer bills, stop- ped the progress of the decline. Kxtreme prices for money 8734 and 86%%, and for the Account, 87%. Re- duced Three per Cents, 86 to 85%. the Three-and-a- Quarter per Cents 83 to 8754, and Bank Stock 187 to 189. Exchequer Bills had been done from 3 to 8 discount, but after the notice from the Bank they improved to 1 dis- count. There was no quotation of the Scrip of the Loan. Mexican Bonds, 1934; Portuguese Four per Cents Spanish Five per Cents, 28; the Thre Cents, 344: Granada, 19%; Austrian, 104; Dutch ‘Two and # Half per Centa, 6734: and the Four per Cent Certificates, 67% The Railway Share Market presented no change which enils for observation, Consols for Account closed at 8744 34. Panis Bourse, May 6, 3 o'clock, —In consequence of the arrival of the English funds of Monday with a heavy fall, the French market was rather inanimate all day; a slight decline has taken place, but amounting to reureely anything when compared with the fall in Lon- don ‘The Three per Cents opened at 77f 90¢, and then went gradually up to 78f, at which they closed; after the Bourse they were done at 77f 95e. It will be seen from these prices that the Fre funds hold up nd that, if cireumstances y ted. they would pidly, Bank of France Shares have risen 6f y shares wi and in is a slight fall; at the the day, but t them to be demanded towards the clo ‘on London has risen to 20f. Ue. for or three months. onth, and 2of coun © French , and Five per Cents For money, the Three per Cents have fallen 16e ; Five por Cents are unvaried. Gouin Bank 1.000f shares Ganneron Bank Shares, and Belgian Bank Shares are ull unvaried, Roman have risen 36. Rothehild’s Receipts | are unvaried at 102f 50¢e, Neapolitan Bonds and Portu- | guere Five per Cents not quoted. Railway shares for the sccuunt, settling of May 16:—Northero have fallen Kouen and Avignon to Marseilles 2f 50¢ each. fod Strasburg, Nantes, and Rouen to Havre, If. 2 each; Lyons have risen 2f. 60¢., and Paris to Orlean: Orleans to Vierzon, and Orleans to Bordeaux, If. 250 fw For money, Avignon to Marseitles and Northern ave declined Gf 25¢, each, Paris to Orleans Sf. 75¢ . and Nantes If 25¢.; Orleans to Bordeaux and Rouen have riven 2f 500. each, and Lyons If, 26¢,; Strasburg are f the mercantile houses, which is of | upor ness the tendency to higher prices has st Siiipente time, com buge have fouad s ded vw their purchases, have been closed. me fi ” ded, chiefly by parties from the interior, an ‘animated deinand for all articles, principally for our own locality, in addition toa mod sale to Tei buyers. We quote a pretty general advance w} a current rates of ‘Tuesday, viz: on wheat 4d to 6d per pounds, sack flour 38. to 4s., barrels 14, 6d.; barley 1d. to | 2d. per 60 pounds; beans Indian corn 29. per quar- | ter; Indian meal 6d. to r barrel; oatmeal 28. per load. Several parcels fan corn were taken at the wlyanee to hold over, which were the only speculative | transsetions apparent vordny, the great bulk of our de- | mand being for consumption. jeneral average of grain for the week ending May 1. ids vee por finperial quarter. t. Barley. | Oats. Beans. —_ Peas. Ton 0a 49s. o 303, ld. 55s. 6d Sie l0d 52s. lid last six weeks. Aggregate average of 1] ids dd. 31s. Od. 858.74 50x id S48, 7d oot Cotton Marxet, Friday, May 7.—Our market has been laboring under 8 money pressure throughout the week, which has rendered prices very irregular, and almost nominal; generally peaks ,Ame- rican cotton is down }4d per pound since Frida; iat to some instances, under peculiar circumstances, $d to }¢d per pound decline has been submitted to. The pressure has been felt more among the holders of American cot- ton than of other kinds. Surat is 34d per pound, and Brazils and Egyptian: 44d to 4dlower. Sealsland with- out change There have been taken on speculation 3300 American, and for exportation 300 American and 300 Surat. Prices declared by the Committee of Brokers this week, for fair cotton, are—Bowed, 6)<d,; Mobile, 6%4; and Orleans, 644d. Sales from the lst to the 7th May inclusiye—170 Sea Island, 1634 a 22; 90 Stained do., 5 a 634; 4360 Bowed, 5% 96%; 11,830 Orleans, 5% a 8; 4800 Mobile, 54g a7. ‘Total sales—27,070 of all kinds. Binmincuam Conn Manxet, May 6,—There has been but mail show of wheat here during the week, and the trade has been much excited, which has caused an ad- vance of from 3s. to 4s per quarter. Malting barley has also come very sparingly to hand, and made full 28. per quarter more money —_Boans likewise met with lar improvement. ‘There has been but little doing in either Outs or peas, and at an advance of about 1a, per quarter. ‘At Wolverhampton market, yesterday, there was but a small show of wheat, which found ready sale at an ad- vance of about 4s.’ per quarter. Malting barley was much in request at an improvement of 2s, per quarter from that day se’nnight At this day’s market there has been # fair show of wheat, and at the commence- ment au advance of from 7s. tobs. per quarter was gene- rally demanded, which cheoked the sales, and the market closed heavy at an improvement of from 68. to 68, per quarter from this day week. Guascow Guain Manxet, Wednenday, May 5.—Ex- tensive purchases of wheat have again been made this week for export, so that with diminished supplies, aud the coutinued drain upon the stocks in granary, the quantity of fresh wheat has become reduced. This day's turket was well attended, and an advance of 28 per boll on wheat, 6d upon oats, and 2s to 3s upon barley, was fully established. Livenroot Provision Manxer, May 7.—Tho princi- pal part of the arrivals of new butter from Ireland being frev on board, sales for the country leave this market very bare of fine descriptions, aud holders are euabled to obtain very high rates for such, whilst inferior quali- ties are a little lower—with warm weather prices will have # considerable fall. Bacon, hams and lard still con- tinue high, and the demand is quite contined to few purchasers, at full rates of the past month. Beef and pork moving only for ships’ stores, the latter command: ing still advanced rates, Import oF Pxovistons at Liverroou,—The following are the imports of Wheat, Indian Corn, Flour, ke. Ke. from foreign ports, from Wriday, the 30th of April, till ‘TVhursday, the 6th of May:— 3,270 quarters Wheat 2,112 bags Rice. 125 voas do 6,409 quarters Indian Corn 16.000 bushel =“ do. 6, bushels do 2.000 bags do 67,559 bags do 1,000 quarters Oats. O12 barrels do 679 bags do 14,327 barrels Flour. 573 bariels Beans, 10,218 bris. IndianCorn Meal urters do 116 tierces do i do 635 barrels Bread. 6tierces do 70 barrels Soda Biscuits 330 quarters Peas. 80 boxes do 339 bags do 550 boxes Biscuits. 2,310 quarters Barley. 175 barrels do 260 sucks do 159 barrels Rye. 950 tierces Rice. Lonpox Travx Reront, May 6, Thursday evening.— Sugar.—Tho trade bought 500 hhds. and tierces at form- er rates, Cotton remains dull of sule, Rice has sold cngerly at an advance of 6d. to 9d. per cwt. ‘Tea.—A duit market, no alteration in prices. State of Trade. Mancuesten, May 7.—tbere has been almost a com- plete cessation from purchasing this week; prices are not the hindrance. Bills cannot be di unted; consequent. ly, no will enter into engagements tor cush — Lese un‘ less is producing every week, but still the stocks do not get lighter. Police Inteli Arrest by Lightning —A telegraphic dispatch was re- ed from Albany on Monday uight, by Captain Lay- of the 6th ward police, setting forth that a robvery been committed in that city by aman named Wai. consisting of a gold wateh, gold breast pin, and $26 in cash, the property of Mr. Roberts, and suapici at once rested upon this man, who was supposed to hi started for New York in the steamboat South America Captain Luyden immediately deputed one of his efficient officers (John MeManus) to catch the raseal, who, atter rece! his instructions, watched on the dock until the boat arrived, and just as the ravcal was walking off the gang plank, officer MeManus grabbed him; and on searching hia person, the watch and breast pin, together with $15 of the money, were found. Upon this rascal being brought into the police office, he was at once iden- tified by officer Prince John Davis, and Mr. Stewart, the Clerk, as an old boarding house thief. who was convicted about a year ago in the Court of Sessions of this city for robbing various boarding houses. Justice Drinker com- mitted the accused to the Tombs, to await a requisition from the authorities at Albany. A Haul of young Burglare.—Oficers Cogan and Van Riper, of the 17th ward arrested yesterday, James Bro- gan, John Riley, John Heeney, Philip Riley, and Wm. Hogan, all boys,’on a charge of breaking into the public school, corner of 9th street and Ist avenue, stealing therefrom a lot of books, pens, towels, and locks. The same young rascals entered an uninhabited house in 10th street. carrying off the locks from the doors. Jus- tice Timpson locked them up for trial. Robbery of Clothing —Some sneaking thief entered the premises No. 215 Fulton street, yesterday, and car- ried off from one,of the bed rooms a muslin de lain dress,a white do, worked on the bottom; one calico dress, also a striped woollen shawl, belonging to Miss ance “Arrest on Suspicion.—OMicer Thorn, of the 11th ward. arrested yesterday two Dutchmen, called Sebastine Stroas and Philipina Wilbrain, on suspicion of grand larceny. Detained for examination by Justice Timpson. A female Shop “Lifter.”—A woman of genteel appear- ance went into the dry goods store of ‘I’. Tate, No. 76 Canal street, corner of Green street yesterday afternoon, and asked to be shown some silks, when, after examining several pieces, ¢ left the store, and shortly afterwards a piece of black silk, (Gros de Rhem,) 273 inches wide, containing about 40 yards, valued at near fifty dollars, was discovered to have been stolen from the store, evi- dently carried off under the shaw! of this “lifter.” Law Intelligence. Surrrion Court, tn Cuambens, June 1.—Before Judge Oakley.—In re Wm. C. @reigg—In this case, Doctor Greigg, of Philadelphia, sued outa writ of habeas Corpus, directed to Mrs. Greigg, his wife, commanding her to bring Wm. Greigg, their son, into Court, and show cause why he should not be given up to his father. Mrs. Greigg made @ return to the writ, charging Doctor Greigg with various acts of ill-treatment, and that in consequence of such ill-treatment she had to leave his house in Philadelphia and come to New York to her friends, bringing her child with her. Doctor Greigg re- plied. denying all the allegations in the return; upon which a mass of testimony on both sides was taken. after the reading of which the case was argued by L. Living- ston, of this city, and D. P. Brown, of Philadelphia, on the part of Doctor Greigg: and by Messrs, Gerrard and Dayton, on the part of Mrs.Greigg. Judge Oakley gave his decision this morning. and after reviewing all the testimony and the various authorities on the subject, he said the rights of the father and mother were out of the question, the rights and interest of the child only are to be looked to, and considering the health of the child at present, | think, said his Honor, his real interest for- bids me to interfere in the matter. He then threw out some suggestions in regard to an amicable arrangement betw the parties, in order te oid further litigation, Unrrep States Distaret Count,Tuesday, June Let. Before Judge Betts —This being the first day of the Juve term, the court was opened and the grand jury pannel called over. A sufficient number of jurors to form a quorum not being present, the swearing of the grand jury was postponed until’ to-morrow morning (this morning). The petit jury was then discharged until Friday morning. His Honor then annouced that the causes on the admiralty calendar would be called in their order, and warned the proctors and advocates on both sider to be ready. Some motions were then heard, and the court adjourned. Count Carenpan.—Common Pleas, Ist Part—67, 295, 15, 19, 39, 43, 63, 89, 131, 133. 2d Part —36, 292, 98, 1u2, 26, 40, 34, 60° 68, ian 5 ‘The U. S, hip of the line Obie, Capt. Stringham, will sail from Hampton Roads first fair wind, bound to New York, where she will take on board the Hon. Mr. Tod, Minister to Brazil, and suite. Cou.Ap Catesby Jones is to holst his broad pennant on the Ohio at New ork Commander Rudd has been detached from the Union, which vessei has been put out of comunission, and is or- dered to the Pacific squadron—as ix alao Purser Chris- tian, Both of them are to take the overland route, via Panama. The US. frigate Brandywine is to be the flag ship of the Brasil squadron, and orders have been given for the construction ofa poop deck. It is understood that Com. Wilkinson has the oifer of the command of the squad- ron. Lieut, Wm. Green has been commissioned by the President a commander in the place of commander Free- lon, deceased.—Norfolk Beacon, May 31. Sporting Intelligence. The Oakland races commence next Monday with the unchanged Lonnox Conn Manxer, Friday, May 7.—Itis years fince there was pe ach pe Mifers 2: Pegs 4 “ Lee | morning Buyers although the arrivals o when ieoumanhts ; ant, | +" it was all tak advance of from 48 to is, per qr. ou Mon Amerienn flour ad- | vanced to 48s. per 1 four times the amount in hand could have Barivy, outs, malt, pens, ana | Deans, all 1s to 2s. dearer. Indian corn, on the spot. | taken fur ewportation, and by our own millers, 38, to 4s. | per qe. over our previous currency | oor, Conn Exonanan, Friday, May 7.~We eely any thing in from Ireland or coartwise | ig the past three da. nd the only arrival of wheat comprised in 1598 quar from the United States; | attention in keeping up. thi | Galt House stake, forty nowinations, eight or pine of which will start, and are now on the ground, them ran in the different stakexat Lexington, but owing to the wet aud muddy condition of the course their owners are determined to start them again. The how ut Onkland forty two horses, taking daily exercise, The large stakes and liveral purses will make full th nd we trust remunerate the proprietor for his time time-honored sport, bees stands, and all the appointments at alana are fil that avy one could wish; we never saw Oakland look New York, Wednesday, June 2, 1847. ‘The This steamer had not made her appearance at Boston at sundown last evening. She then had entered her fifteenth day. If she remains another day at sea, her “time” will have been beaten by packet ship Adam Carr,which arrived here seve- ral days ago. The Ship Fever, and its Daugers to the Public. In consequence of the prevalence of what ia termed the ship fever, among the newly ar- rived emigrants who are daily being landed on our wharves, the minds of the public in general have become much excited, through a fear that this fever may become epidemic, and attack all indiscriminately. To such an extent has this fear prevailed in some parts of the country in the vicinity of our city, that it has led to the commission of the most lawless and violent acta. From what we can learn from the various well informed and intelligent medical men, whose opinion we have asked on the subject, we are persuaded that the fears which many have given way to, as to the infectious nature of this fever, are ungrounded. The ship fever is what is known as ordinary typhus, of a somewhat aggravated form. Typhus fever is ulmost al- ways found wherever large bodies of persons are collected together, in ill ventilated situations, and are insufficiently nourished and clothed. In such situations, fever is almost the necessary result; and when we add to all these causes the depressing influences of poverty—arriving in a strange land, the having left their native one, and their early associations behind for ever, it is not wonderful that these poor emigrants are peculiarly apt to become subjects for this disease. It isa disease, which before proper attention was paid to the due ventilation of prisons and gaols, used frequently to rage in these institutions, and defy all the efforts of medicine to arrest its pro- gress, until the places were thoroughly cleansed and ventilated, and the unhappy inmates better attended to. The ship, camp, gaol, or typhus fever (for they are all identical) canbe generated then, wherever the condition of the locality is such as we have described; but all medical men, we be- lieve, agree in saying that it never becomes in- fectious or epidemic, that is to say, spread {rom street to street or house to house. If a healthy person takes up his abode in a house where there are many cases of this fever, and exposes himself continually to an atmosphere saturated with the exhalations from these patients, he would run much risk of being attacked by it; but there is no reason to suppose that the infec- tion from it extends beyond the immediate vici- nity of the patient, and we think that it may bé safely laid down as a rule, that wherever due attention to* the venti- lation of apartments is paid, there is no chance of typhus making its appearance. It is in- fectious only among those who are all exposed to the same influences that generate it. Thus we see the physicians who are in attendance on large numbers of such cases at our different hospitals, daily falling a sacrifice, to it. This is be- cause they are continually exposed to the exha- lations, and absolute contact with such nume- rous cases, but the health of the neighborhood of these hospitals is as good as ever, and we have no doubt that no more fever prevails in In MuBW YORE HARBOR, And on the North River, TUESDAY, JUNE 1, 1847. THE DEPARTURE OF THE OCEAN STEAMER WASH- INGTON. Yesterday was a proud day for New York, and a proud day for the United States, for it witnessed the depar- ture of the magnificent steamship Washington, the pio- neer of American ocean steamships, and the finest vessel that ever traversed the ocean, As might have been expected, her departare created much interest, and ‘was witnessed by thousands of admiring spectators, who congregated on the Battery, Custle Garden, the piers, docks, and house-tops in her vicinity, for the purpose of getting a glance at her beautiful model, aud cougratu- lating their friends and acquaintances on the triumph of ‘American skill and enterprize in anew department of industry, that has hitherto been monopolize! by our transatlantic friends. The departure of the Wash- ington was looked upon in another light, too. It was looked upon as the removal of the slur on the euterpris- img character of our people, which certainly t inted us, for having submitted so long to the people of a foreign country reaping ‘the rewards of tho greatest discovery of medern times, when we might as well have shated in them years since, as now. ‘ Three o’clock was the hour appointed for her sailing, but she did not start until four. At that hour a gun was discharged; her pilot, Mr. Maginn, and her comman- der, Captain Hewitt, took their proper places, the engine bell was rung, and this magnificent vessel, which in time of peace will serve the purposes of peace, by uniting the two worlds by the ties of commerco and interest, and in time of war will serve the purposes of war, by carrying death and destruction to the enemies of our republic; glided gracefully and gteadiiy a short distance up the North River. When she had reached about half @ mile, the faithful rudder induced her to turn the figure of the Immortal Washington towards the sea; and before the admiration she bad excited had been half expressed, she was half of the distance to Staten Island. ‘Her speed, however, was not near as great as it was on her trial trip, because it was unnecessary to apply more than one third of her power, as it was neap tide, and the pilot did not wish to take her over the bar until about seven o'clock. She drew twenty-one and a half feet forward, and twenty feet abaft, which, together with a “list” to port, both of which are no doubt remedied by this time, impeded her progress, The uniform motion of her machinery was the theme of all who witnessed it, and also the trifling commotion her large paddles caused im the water. ‘When she neared Staten Island she was seen to great advantage. Her immense and well defined bull, and her neat and tapering masts, surmounted with the Bremen and American flags, looked the beau ideal of what a steamship should be, and what she is. When opposite the light house on Staten Island, she stopped,in order to allow the steamship John Marshall, which was chartered by the Ocean Steam Navigation Co., to go alongside and receive the friends of the passengers who were desirous of accompanying them down the bay. The two vessels being made fast to each other about one hundred gentle- men left the Washington and got on board of the John Marshall. As soon as the vessels were parted, the pas- sengers of the Marsball gave three loud cheers, accom- panied by waving of hats and kerchiefs—the Washing- ton fired a gun in reply, and proceeded towards Sandy Hook. Among those who left her, we observed Messrs. Stillman, Allen & Co., of the Novelty Works, the build- ers of the Washington's engines; Capt. Berry, of the steamship Southern Mr. Anderson, the secretary of the company; Robert H. Morris, post mastrr of New York; Captain Brownell, the government ag st, under whose superintendence the Washington was built, and who was the first American officer that boarded a Bri- tish frigate; Mr. Mills, the president of the company, and several other gentlemen who are well known in this such neighborhood now than at any other time, nor will there, unless the causes whieh lead to ihe {production of typhus become developed ‘mong them. One circumstance connected with this ship fever is worth recording, and that is, the untiring zeal with which the younger members of the profession give their time and care, and thus far, their lives in several instances, to such cases All the subordinate situations in the hospitals are filled up by them immediately on their be- coming vacant, and the most dangerous duties falfilled by them without hesitation. These offices have no pecuniary emoluments attached to them; on the contrary, the privilege of enter- ing on them is purchased only by the payment of a considerable fee; and this is sufficient proof that it is solely and truly a wish to see practice, and benefit by it, that incites these young men to assume such dangerous posts, Such self-sacri- ficing assiduity is worthy of a reward, and forms a striking comment on the charges of apathy, ignorance, and indifference, which certain small but vociferous medical cliques have lately de- lighted to shower down on theirrising opponents and future overthrowers—the rising generation of physicians. Arrival of Emiarants.—We were last eve- ning favored with the following ‘interesting sta- tistics relative to the arrival of emigrant passen- gers, and the number of deaths that have taken place amongst them, at sea as well as in the hos- pitals :— Number arrived from January 1st to May 17th, inclusive, 44.697 From May 1 . veeee 16041 + 60,667 630 1,260 Of which, were siek with fever, 1,044 [atmo Laon fever,.... nae . 87 umber of passengers that port from the 2d of April to the 31st of May, inclu- Number of passengers admitted into the hospi- tal yesterday, June Ist,.......... 65 oe 66 This isa very large number, and if the arri- vals continue to be as large as they have been in the last two months, the number this year will exhibit an increase of probably fifty thousand. Musical. Inatiax Orena.—Signor Sanquirico, although sbsent, will take a benefit this evening, when Rossini’s grand opera of “Semiramide” will be performed. Sgnwrina Barili having kindly volunteered for the occasion, will appear in the character of Semiramis. Notwithstan- ing her late indisposition, which prevented her from re- hearsing the part assigaed to her, Signorina B. has ac- ceded to the wishes of ‘her many friends who desire her to sing this noble muske, and will appear at this time for the benefit of the maaager, who sensibly feels and ac- knowledges her kindgess in so doing She has now re- covered from her lata illness, and will give us this music with all the effect of her charming voice, correct taste, and perfect skill. Pico will sing in the pact of Arsnce; and many who have heard her, heretofore, ia the same piece, will be giad to have an opportunity of enjoying the same privilege again. Siawon Sanquinico axp Sraxon Parti, the enterpris. ing managers of the Italian opera company, at Palmo's, sailed inthe Washington yesterday for Europe. They 0 out to fecaza the services of the requisite number of artists, and to make other arrangements, to enable them to produce a series of grand operas at the new house in Astor plage, next’ November. Cun'sty’s Mixatnnis.—The concert this evening, by those favorite performers, is for the benefit of Mr. R. Hooley, the violinist, whose artistical performances on his instrument have given such general satisfaction to the numerous audiences that have attended the soirees given by this inimitable company of sable melodists, His violin playing is of a higher casfe than is generally to be found in performances of this character. In the tion of many he ranks amongst the celebrated artiste of the day. A crowded house. as usual, may be wfitiolpated, Go enrly if you would seoure good a seut. Vauxnatt Garoex. ~The proprietor of Vauxhall Garden has engaged Campbell's Ethiopian Serenaders, who will make their appearance to-night in a variety of negro performances, consisting of songs, solos, refraip sy chaunts, glees, and dances, The band consists of six formers, viz: Messrs, H. Mestayer, J. C. (i faymond, Bryan, and Donaldson and Miss Joanle tae! noldson, "Che bill for this evening is a good one, and the performances will well repay a visit to this dely zhtful retreat Young Burke is now in Albany, having just from the Southwest. Hinedbiietene thf sc ‘The Italian company frem Havana, will a) Park on ‘Thursday, the 10th inst." PPowe at the On Monday morning the thermometer : at 42 degrees, and there wasa wilting ten eae night Detter. — Louisville Journal, May 29. before in some of the neighboring towna, The steamer Revenue was burnt to at the head of the Pooris lake on thesist unt" °8* community. . . It was supposed that the John Marshall would then return to the city, but she kept in company with the Washington for a further distance of several miles—the passengers on board of each vessel giving frequent cheers, atid the bells of each vessel tolling. This;was the most interesting part of the trip. The passengers of the Washington were seen on every elevated place, holding their kerchiefs and hats aloft to attract the at- tention of their friends on board the John Marshal; and on board the latter the, engine builders, Messrs, Stillma: Allen & Co., Mr. Mills, Captain Brownell, the carpente: and other mechanics who took part in constructing the ‘Washington—were observed silently, but eagerly, scan- ning the work of their hands, and admiring its graceful proportions.as she sped on her way towards the broad At- lantie. Cheers were again given and exchanged, The new steamer Magdalene was observed a few miles ahead, cutting across to meet the Washington, and exchange congratulations and farewells, Meantime, those on board the John Marshall hailed the ship Atlas, bound to Vera Cruz, with the new regiment of marines, and gave the brave fellows three lusty cheers, which were duly answered by them, as well as by those on the Wash- ington. At five o'clock, P. M.,the John Marshall slackened her apeed—the passengers exchanged three cheers more— and returned to the city, wishing auspicious skies and favoring breezes, and a quick passage to the magnificent ocean steamship Washington, the Pioneer of American steamships. ‘The following is a list of the passengers by the Wash- N tHe Mart Steamer Wasninaton. bie, Assistant 8 Hyde, N York, meral, Wash- H Focke, N York, RK Smith'Jr, N York .N York, EW Becker, N York, ' York, ' Ma Kerrison, Miss Burro} York, Mrs Spence, Baltimore, Col Mathew, Governor of the Mie ahamas, O GC Degetau, Altona, Mr Hasche, Mayaguer, Lecesne, Mrs d’Oench, 2 children and Jns Lindsay, Belfast, servant, St Lonjs, ‘Thos Adams, 5 C Ruse, lady, child and ser E Bedrick, vant, St Lou A Sanquirico, N York, WR Danow, N York, Salvator Patti, N York, R. Brodnend,'M.C, Penn, Evans, AL Main, NY. R Heath, Leopold Schmidt, NY M rhuff, Paris, Nama Lacoste, N Ori Shiff, jr, do NC Heyward, Charleston, ‘WC Heyward, 1 JB Blanchard and lady, New Orleans. Sam’! Shenkloski. N York, Miss W Hienson. Bremen, P Wohlieben, Ger Johy Ex ‘Thomas Baylies, “house much damaged. Upon turning the stake boat at Island Seund. The delivery and acceptance of the boat shows that the terms have been complied with THE RACK. ‘A few minutes before eleven o'clock, the Van- derbilt appeared off the Battery, when the Oregon left her berth, passed around her larboard side, and at four minutes before eleven o'clock, every thing being ready, the signal was given for a start, and.both boats appeared to spring from their positions. ‘The race was contested with so much spirit on both sides, that’ the boats kept side ‘and side for thirty-three miies, neither one gaining # foot on the other. At first the Vanderbilt gained on the Oregon, the former making twenty-one revolutions, and the latter nineteen and a halfrevolutions. The Oregon inoreased her revolutions to twenty-one and twenty-two revolutions, when she gained on the Vanderbilt, and ar- rived et the stake boat, opposite Sing Sing, half a length ahead, in one hour and thirty-five minutes from the Battery, thirty-nine miles, When passing the Van- derbilt, she was run into by that boat, and her wheel Sing Sing, the engineer of the Vanderbilt made a mis- take in answering the bell from the wheel house, and in- stead of reducing the speed so a8 to allow the boat to turn quicker, stopped the engine entirely, which retard- ed her progress very materially. The Oregon had the start on the return, and maintained it throughout the race, coming in about four hundred yards ahead. When off Harlem, her supply of coal gave out, and they were obliged to burn up berths, settees, chairs, doors,and every thing else of a combustible nature they could get their hands on. Several inches of steam were lost by this, but she was so far in advance of the Vatiderbilt that the latter could not recover. On the return both boats were pushed to the utmost. Each made twenty-two revolutions, and everything the boilers would bear was put on. The distance from the Battery tothe stake boat opposite Sing Sing and back to the starting point, was seventy-eight miles, and the Ore- gonrunit in three hours and fifteen minutes, against the tide one way and with it the other, which is equal to slack water, being an average speed of twenty-four miles per hour, or an average of a mile in two minutes and a half. When we take into consideration the fact of turning a stake boat the time made is wonderful. ‘The Oregon and the Cornelius Vanderbilt, are, without doubt, the fastest running steamers in the world. They have by this raco established their reputation for speed; and they may hereafter take their time, and can afford to tress fessional abilities. The Vernon, Mrs. Abbott, Mra. Dyott, and Kate I pear. It is acapitul farce. Mrs, Mason appears but fur one night more. é ‘at the Park, in the character of Mrs. Beverly, in the tra- gedy of the “Gamester;” her_brothor, Mr. Wheatley, sustaining the part of Beverly. Mrs. Mason’s style has long beem the subject of admiration among those who srzcecinty and desire to see the legitimate drama legiti- her taste and adaptation of style to the subjects she por- trays, have all been expatia length. Pi itis sufficient to any hove that Airs, Boorley, the ter exercise of at our theatres. Her correct reading, ts, her pathos, in short, her correct room for. eet ae eg ene afterp! F this evening is Simpson & Co,” in which Mir. Bass, Mr. Dyott, Ming orn ap- Bowsny Tueatae.—A now tragedy entitled “Catha- rine Heward” is to be produced at the Bowery theatre this evening. This piece Las been some time fin re- hearsal, and no doubt will be brought out with good ef- fect. The plot of the tragedy is taken from historioal facte, which transpired during the reign of Henry the Eighth. The drama of the“ Dumb Girl of Genoa” will also be performed, in which Mr. De Bar will appear in the churacter of Corporal Strapado, in whieh he excels, Between the two pieces already mentioned, the comic opera of the * Alpine Maid, of Swiss Swains,” will be given, ‘These entertainments are certainly sufficient to Facisfy a reasonable public, und they will meet with a due response, or we are mistaken, “city Intelligence, Fanuens’ Civm, Tuesday, June 1.—This being a re- gular day for the despateh of the general business of the Club, as well as the particular subject of the occasion, (“ Dairy Husbandry,’’) the members and officers assom- ed at the usual place, Judge Van Wyck in the Chair, when the miscellaneous business was opened by the read- ing of un extract from a work entitied “ Lindley’s Vege- table Kingdom,” as published in England, in 1846, and descriptive of the perfections of Spanish wool and the introduction of the breed into Spain,coevat with the time ef Strabo, when the patriarchal father of the breed was valued at $180,000, and from whence has descended the i!- lustrious race that bas now spread its ramifying branchos over all Europe, An article was presented and read to the Club by Mr. @ Smith, on the ger! and dimen- sions of the locust tree, and casina of the South Ame: can forest, the genealogy of which was traced to the pe- riod of Homer and Pythagoras, and of such a monstrous size, that fifteen Indians, with outstretched arms, in Bra- zil, could not embrace one of them. On the bottom they are described as measuring 84 feet in circumference, and 60 feet where the boles became cylindrical—they were cocoval with Homer, and 332 years old in the days of Pythagoras, Professor Mapes technically explained his views on tho process of making wine, and adduced many scientific proofs of the fallibility of some prevalent theories that have rendered the manufacture of the grape into wine in this country unequal to the mate- let any boat pass them when on their regular routes. If the Bay State can make more than twenty-four miles an hour, she can keep up that “whip,” but until she does do that distance, the Oregon is entitled to it. Itis the champion’s pennant, and the Oregon must carry it. THE YACHT REGATTA. The Annual Regatta of the New York Yacht Club. which was looked for yesterday, was postponed, owing to the thick weather and the want of a breeze, until 10 o’clock this morning. The squadron were at anchor off the Elysian Fields, Hoboken, yesterday afterncon, ap- parently in readiness for a start; conspicuous among the number was Maria, the yacht of the commodore of the squadron, John C, Stevens, sq. The steamboat Eureka is advertised to accompany the fleet down the bay, with the members of the club and their ladies. ‘The steamer will leave Barclay street pier at 9A. M.; ‘and we prophesy for these who witness the regatta, us fine displays of scamanship and skill in nautical sclence as were ever exhibited by amateur sailors, We advise all who can secure a passage in the Eureka, to follow the Yacht Squadron. James H, Perkins, Esq., is here, we understand, with the Coquette. On Monday next, at 19 o'clock, a match for $500 aside, will come off between the yachts Cornelia and the Cygnet. FIRST TRIP OF THE IRON STEAMER MAGDALENA. Alargo party of gentlemen, by invitation of Messrs. Evorett & Battelle, were yesterday entertained in a very hospitable manner on board this steamer. She left Whitehall punctually at the hour appointed (balf-past one o’clock) taking a circuit around Governors Island, up through the Eset River, made a few turns in the bay, and then proceeded outside Sandy Hook, where she was met by the Washington. The Magdalena is a small vessel of 240 tons, with two engines of about 50 horse powereach. The hull, which is built entirely of iron, was not constructed with a view to obtain more than an ordinary degree of speed, carrying,with » light draft, be- ing the main object. In her performance, however, yes terday, the expectations of her builders were more than realized, she having made something over thirteen miles with perfect ease. The Magdalona was built by Messrs. Mott & Ayres, iron workers of this city, for a company recently chartered in New Grenada, and is intended to ply between Santa Martha, Bogota and Honda, on the Magdalena river. The length of this vrasel is 160 feet, 25 feet beam, and about six feet hold. The engines are on the high pressure system, with 18 inch cylenders— six foot stroke—wheels 25 feet in diameter, She is tem- porarily rigged with two masts, carrying foresuil, top- sail and topgallant. The second vessel called the Santa Martha, of similar capacities, for the company, will be launched at the same place in about three weeks. ARRIVAL OF THE COAST STEAMER SOUTHERNER. ‘True to,her time, as sho always is, the coast steamer Southerner, from Charleston, arrived just in time to help the excitement consequent upon the starting of the Oregon and C. Vanderbilt. Among her passengers were the Hon, Daniel Webster and suite, returning from their southern journey, which has been materially shortened by Mr, W.s illness, with which he was attacked at Au- gusta, Ga, The Southerner has also brought a great many vegetable luxuries from the southern gardens; such as new potatoes, string beans, cucumbers, &e.; and snid luxuries can behad in quantities to suit purehasers, at Broas & Co.'s, 72 Vesey street. The Southerner is depended upon now with all the confidence that is placed in the arrival of our river boats. She never fails. THE DEPARTURE OF THE NEW STEAMER ADMIRAL. Among the many interesting objects in the bay, was the new and beautiful steamer Admiral, which mado a beautiful sweep around the point of the Island, at about Flal produced in others. from a probale misconcep- ‘tion of the progress of fermention. Mr. Smith dif- fered from all chemists on the subject of fermentation; he considered it the greatest mystery in chemistry, but his theory on electricity would, when developed to the world, explain the whole, In'the mean time he en- treated Professor Mapes to tuke a note of his remarks, on the nature of the Oxygen that converte the alcobel into sugar, and some other points not exactly in conso- nance with the Protpssor’s theory on the dootine of fer- mentation. A communication was read from Mr, Skin- ner, of the office of the “ Farmers’ Library,” on the sub- jeot of glass pans for the use of dairies, ag practised sue- coxsfully in Holstein, and requests the Club to offer a premium for the’ best manufacture of the article, 16 inches broad at the top, and 12 at the bottom. He also recon:- mended a premium to be offered for the best set of weights and measures, by which an exact and authentic ana ysis of the corn crop. the shock and cob, especially . euud be obtained; and from the variation of produce that they sbould be particulary applied to the south And cast? ‘Alderman Hall sent i an article ou the sub- ject of the Isabella grape, by which it appears that a late traveller in France obtained cuttings of grapes, for England, of Mr. Audibot of Tonelle in the department of Bouches des Rhone, and amongst them, one was the feabella; described a4 an American grape, black, with the flavor of the raspberry. The writer considered it inter- esting to ascertain the result of the transplantation of the plant from America to France, af to its qualities, and whether a change of country has mude a change in any of them in color, &¢.° The question could only be solved by sending cuttings to France, when the effect produced by transposition from the eastern to the western hemisphere could be ascertained. ‘The subject of * Dairy fusbandry” brought from Pro- féssor Mapes an opinion of the eflicacy of u plate of zine in the bottom of the milk pan, au experiment which se- veral acknowledged had been successfully adopted. Judge Van Wyck continued, with his usuul felicity, his remarks upon'the subject of the day, the necessity of cleanliness in the apparatus (or making butter. the feed of dairy cows, and the causes of foreign butter posseas- ing a superiority over that article as manufactured in America, for export, &e.; at the termination of which, the club adjourned. New Yorx Historica Soci:ty.— The regular monthly meeting of this society was held last evening at the Historical Rooms, in the University. Hou. Luther Bradish, Ist Vice President, in the chair. The minutes of the last meeting were read and ap- proved, the Secretaries read their reports, and the F. cutive Committee, reported favorably upon the subject of recviving as members of the society persons proposed at previous meetings. A number of vew names of per- vons proposed for membership was read, and, as usual, referred to the Executive Committee. Among those names was that of Governor Bebb, of Ohio, who is pro- posed as a corresponding metaber, A resolution was in- troduced and adopted to the effect that the Executive Counnittee cause to be published @ series of voluwes of the collections of the society. * Reasolution—That immediate measures be taken to raise by subscription, and otherwise, the sum of $0.000, to be expended in building a fire-proof building for the preservation of the works aud collections ofthe socivty.”’ ‘This resolution was also adopted. James W. Beekmi q.. read a paper on the “ Early European Colonies on the Delaware.” This was an admirable paper, giving an Dutch, Swedish and German nies, ‘There was # great deal of humor in this produc- tion, and it was received with great applause by the So- ciety, of the members of which, by the way, there was a full’ attendance. 4 vote of thanks was voted to Mr. B. for the paper which he had jurt read, and the Society adjourned to meet on the evening of the first Tuesday of October next. Tax Wearner.—We had a sudden change of weather yesterday again, and the day was exovedingly close and warm. ‘Ihe thermometer was up to 76 degrees about 3 o'clock, P. M. Dr. Houricx’s last lecture will be given this evening at his Hall on the corner of Broadway and Grand street. Fine.—A fire was discovered at one o'clock, yesterday morning, in Astor Place. A number oflime barrels were piled up, and covered over from the rain, and voluntary combustion ensued, owing to the dampness and rain, which caused the lime to slake. The fire was prompt- ly put out by the police. The lime was intended for the new opera house, Fires.—Through politeness of the Chief Engineer, C. V. Anderson, Esq , we are indebted for the following returns of fires that occurred in this city during the mouth of May last: May Ist. 4d district, 2d section, 1 A. M., 3d str near avenue C, roofs of three small dwellings destroye 2d. 3d district, Ist section, 3% A.M., alarm, cause un- known. 2d. 2d district, 2d section, 10}¢ A. M., alarm, cause three o'clock, and after displaying her movement to the thousands of »pectators on the Battery, started off on her way to Boston, to take her place in the line for which she ia intended, on the route to Eastport and St. John She will supply the place of the steamboat Portland Even surrounded by the noble vessels that attracted. such universal attention, the Admiral presented a fine appearance, and will no doubt fulfil the expectations of her owners. : APPEARANCE OF THE BATTERY AND CASTLE GARDEN, While affairs of so much interest were going forward on the water, of course the Battery was the scene of con- JL Appl York, er, Baltimore, M egal, Spain, R Morel, Mr.Cheveld, do, L Lambert, HP Buckley, A Cook, J MeKewan, JS Harie, London. C H Rippelmeyer, Baltimore, John Dubbers, 8 P Holmes, N York, jet Peries, Baltumore, B ‘do W Currey, London, MC,NY, WS Miller, N. York, ddaugh'sdo, Alex Bell, Vi G Wethereld, Philadelphia, John Maneini, do FiBohde,do' * L Leman, do E Burekle, lady & 4 children, RSet Felix, do Havaua @ E Bt Fen, do FE Dunscomb, lady, 5 children New York in roy, Baltimore Thomas Lilo L Parrier, Loronto. M Mathews, CF Schultz, Bremen. THE GREAT STEAM BOAT TORIOUS. ‘The two ‘most magnificent steam palaces which ever graced the waters of any bay or river in the world— the Oregon and the Vanderbilt—had a severe contest yesterday for the championphip. The scene of the race was the Hudaon river, frome the Battery to Sing Sing. and back, s distance of seventy-cight miles, for a purse of one thousand dollars aside. ‘The Oregon has been long known to the travelling community asone of the fastest boats in our waters She is gwned ley George Law, Erq . commanded by Capt. Seth Thayer, and runs regajerly betwoen this city and Stonbgton, on the Boston route. Tae Cornelius Vanderbilt is « now boat, and there- for.e requires an introduction to the public, She was Prallt by Coruelius Vanderbilt, Esq, snd her speed ines never befors been tested. She is a magnificent structure, and ,flects much credit upon all en- gaged in her contruction. Mr. Vanderbilt’s ob- ject in racing witt the Oregon, was to gauge the speed’ of his boat previous; to delivering her to the party who had previousl,* purchased her upon certain conditions, one of which Wasthat her speed should be equal to anything afloat, A fter the contest yesterday, he expressed himself satisfied, 4nd took the boat, The model of the Vanderbilt differs’ from all others, and it is pronounced, by old and experic Weed shipmasters, pecu- liarly adapted to rough navigation‘ The conditions of the sale of t bis boat wore as fol- lows:— Ist. To be equal in speed to anything Sfloat. 24. To be the strongest or most sub, tantial boat of her tonnage ever built in the port of New Xork- RACE-—“THE OREGON VIC- siderable excitement, Had the promises of fair weather been less equivocal in the morning, there would have been just such @ vast crowd as there was but # short time since, on the occasion of the celebration of the American victories in Mexico; but even as it was,the avenues were thronged, and not a few ladies were out, adding beauty to the scene, though their presence was only an added charm, for the Battery itself never appeared in finer dress than at present. The trees havo on their new spring folinge, as bright and fragrant as foliage can be. the grass is up and dances, as yet entirely unshorn, per- fectly innocent of seythe, sickle, or scorching sun. As the Oregon and Vanderbilt came down the river afew minutes after two o'clock, the greatest animation prevailed; there were, evidently. many interested spec- tators among the crowd, and as the boats passed they were hailed by cheer after cneer from the lookers on After they had finished their contest, many left the shady retreat, but their places were soon supplied by new comers; avd the attention of the multitude was turned towards the Washington, whore red smoke pip: was just visible above the low buildings which line West street at ite lower extremity. At length four o'clock having arrived a gun was fired, and in a few moments the staunch but elegant ocean traveller was seen gliding like an immense comet, in an eccentric course, through the midst of the whole constellation of versels that dot- ted the bay On she sped, truly “like a thing of life” swiftly, und to us who were on shore silently; and yet rhe spoke to us all; and not a few of that immense crowd sent with her their best wishes; they had not dollars and cents invested in her—they cared not personally whether she made large profits, but they knew she was # home production, a New York steamer, and as such, each one who was, too, an American, felt proud of hor.and looked as plainly as men could look it, a “God spred”” as the noble craft passed on. There was no cheering, but cheers would have failed to express what every counte- nance told in more expressive terms, The peculiar tn- terest of the occasion having thus subsided, the crowd began to leave the Battery; and for half an hour Broad- way. from its lower extremity to the Park, was crowded with foot paesengers and carriages. No accident occurred to mar the scene, and all passed to their homes, where those who had not dined, made sad havoc among ediblex and drinkables, All things, yesterday, were done, well done, and done quickly. unknown, ° 2d. 3d district, 1st section, 11% A. M., South street, near Peck slip, store. slight dama 2d. 2d district, 2d section, 2 known, 6th, Ist district, Ist section. 344 P.M., 163 Thompson street, dwelling, slight damage. Sth, 2d district, 2d section, 9 P.M., Sth street, near avenue B, one story carpenter shed destroyed. 5th. 2d district, 2d section, 10% P.M., alarm, cause un- known. 6th, lst district, Ist section, 1% A.M., 12th street, near West street, two story wooden pottery, partially destroyed. 7th. Iwt district, 2d section, 74; P. ing tar barrels for illumination. Ith. 2d district, 2d vection, 1034 A.M., 119 Division street, two story wooden ytores and dwelling, slight da- Ist district, 2d section, 8% P.M., corner of 9th avenue and (6th street, two story and attic wooden dwelling, siight damage 13th. Sd district, ist section, 24% A.M., 110 John street, four story brick store, sligutly damaged, stock much injured. Tath, 2d district, 2d section, 244 P. M., 119 Third street, two story brick front dwelling, roof slightly damaged. 13th, 2d discrict, Ist section, 934 P. M..78 Elizabeth street rear, four story brick cabinet maker's shop, slight damage, 14th, 2d district, 2d section, 644 A, M., 454 Grand street, two story brick dwelling, slight damage. 4th, ist district, 2d section, 9 P. M., alarm, cause unknown. 14th. 2d district. 2d section, 16% P. M., 89 Roosevelt street, 2 story wooden dwelling and paint shop, slight image. Zl6ch. 2d district, 2d section, 3% A.M., 342 Water street, 3 story brick sailor bourding house, slight re. r M., alarm, cause un- .M., alarm by burn- Lath. nage. Vth 3d district, Ist section,7 P. M., 88 William street, rear 4 story brick shop, sight damuge; stock much injured. art Ist district, Ist section, 11 P. M., unknown. 1th, 2d district, 2d section, 2 A. M., corner Houston and Ridge #treets, 2 story wooden store and dwelling, slight damage. T6ch, 1st district, 2d section, 11 P. M., alarm, causo unknown. 160. 2d district, 2d section, 1 P. M., alarm, from fire in Willinmsburgh. ‘ 17th, Ist district, Ist section, 12 A. M., alarm, cause unkuown. 17th. 2d district, 2d section. 11 P.M.,176 Chatham om 3 story brick store, slight damage, stock much ajuri 20th, Id district. 2d section, 8% A, M., 338 Third street, bakery. slight damage, 2ist. 2d district, 2d section, 914 A. M., Delancy, near aera rear, roots of 2 wooden stables, rlightly in- jure 2ist, Ist district, Let section, 244 P. M., corner of Hum- mereivy aud Grevowich streets, 4two story dwell, destroyed and 2 more injured, 2int 2d district, 2d section, 9 P. M., alarm, cause un- known 21a. Id district, 34 section, 11 P, M., 195 Washing- tou streot, 2 story wooden store, coustderabiy damaged. 9 id dustriet, 2d section, 5/4 P. M., alaria, cause un- known Vena Int district, Ist section. 6) A, M., foot of Barrow Street, one story steam planing mill, entirely destoyed. ‘Wd. 2d district, 2d seevion, 4 P. wi, ‘asrm, from suim- ney in Ludiow street. 3d. 2d istrict, 2d section, 7 P. M., alarm, cause un- known, Mth, 2d district, 2d seetion, | A, M.,201 Cherry street,