The New York Herald Newspaper, August 16, 1869, Page 6

Where Gothamites Go in Search of Sabbath Recreation. Excnrsions on the Sound, the Bay and the Hudson and East Rivers Yesterday. — Notwithstamding the threatening aspect of the weather yesterday and the fact that rain actually fell during thie early morning, nearly all the excur- Bion steamers which ply from thia city to the va- ious rural and suburban resorts which surround she city were heavily freighted with pleasure seekers, as usual, who seemed determined to avail them- selves of thelr ‘day of rest’? asa period of recrea. tion. Appended will be found reports of the morg interesting of the various excursions, STATEW ISLAND, ‘There are some people in this great metroprligs who imagine, perhaps, thet Staten Island is but Mutle larger than a good-siaed pocket handkere;hief, How much they are mistaken they would neadity | learn by taking a trip these any day in the week, bat especially on Sunday, Yesterday, as every body is aware, waa Sunday, and per consequenys Staten Island was favored with a Yarge crowd 6,f visiters and pieasure seekers. Although the cr¢)wds were darge, they were not by any means as large as those which patromwed the Island during ‘she previous four or five Sundays. The boats WY ich leave the foot of Dey street every hour and a hy sif and convey passengers to the north shore of the’ island, as well as those which start from the fo/ jt of Whitehall street and land at Swinburne’s dommien head uarters and @ couple of otW er places, were fairly crowded during the day on their trips frem the city, and /of ceurse mucn more crowded on the return traps im the evening. On board these boats there are ¢ pportunities offered for the study of human nature as much as can be found on auy Of the excursion ' oats which leave the city, Since the enforcement 9 ( the Excise law thera is little mducement offered ‘to the devotees or Bac- chus or Gambripus to visit Staten Island, and the result is that the visitors sare. gemerally quiet and good natured. The majority of the excursionists are those who bave friends livlig on the isiand, or small family parties, the heads of which have at least one day in the week which they can call their own and can spend-comfortably w'ith their families. The em- ployés onthe boats and oue or two ouhers who be- Jong to professions Whaech have no days of rest are obliged to take these excursions (!) and have the easure of envying the fortunate mechanie who can axe the trip with Ii8.0wn little coterie, enjoy him- self totus heart’s voptent, free his mind from the cares a labor and return to bis home refreshed and leased. ® ‘The-island abowads in good roads and drives, and those’who can aiord to graufy.the extortionate de- mands of coach owners may énjoy a pleasant ride. Bur those who wish to foot it can leave the boat at any-of the various Jandings and find nice walks and abady groves im which to stroll or jell, breathe the ure alr and ‘Teel happy a8 a prince. Tue Staten land Railroad, which leaves Vanderbiit landing,on the east side, finds numbers to carry to New Dorp, Garretson’s or away to Tuttenville. Those who take this trip, however,are mainly persons naving some Kind country cousins residing at some of sue plea- #ant villages along the rouse or who nave cards of invitation from the clever fellows of the Manhattan Club. Those who are fortunate enough to be among veither of thoge two crasses or who have a little Sun- -day excursion party of their own will find Staten Island a delectable place .to visit; but those who are obliged t go alone, trusténg to Whatever accommo- dation or entertainment wey may chance upon, barring the pleasant sail down the bay, wiil find the island a poor place to pass the Sapbata. CONEY ISLAND, Yesterday produced another big rush of visitors to the sandy and shelteriess beach of Coney Isiand, where the rays of a burning sun poured down in the most uncomfortavie manner during the greater por- tion of the day, thus inducing hundreds to cool themselves off by a dash into the surf, which rolled and glstened ip the sunlight so invitingly before them. In fact, such a large number of bathers dis- porting themsélves in the briny deep bas been sel- dom seen this summer, while the crowds which flocked along the beach, making temporary stop- pages at the saloons to refresh the inner man and ‘woman, were characterized by more decorum and genulity than we have hitherto had occasion to re- cord. The vicinity of the boat landing was a perfect Jam of pleasure seekers throughout tne day, while the dummy and horse cars ran regularly and often, freightea to overNowing with crowds of passengers, all anxiously escaping [rom the dust and heat of the busy city, apd looking out eagerly for the faintest breeze to waft itself from the Atlantic over their parched and sweltering brows. THE FISHING BANKS. One of the most popular of the many Sunday re- gorts which tempt the excursionist is the portion of ‘ine bay opposite Long Branch, known as the Fishing Banks. Steamers run daily; but Sunday, tue work- imgman’a holiday, is the occasion when the Fishing Banks are most frequented. On that day seven or eight steamers of various sizes may beseen anchored in the bay, from the sides of which fishing lines of every description and size are thrown, and pisca- torial enjoyment ts the order of the ‘day.’ o The class of people who frequent the Fishing Banks are somewhat different from the ina- sod of the excursionists who every Sunday e Gotham for @ day’s relaxation and easure. The deck of @ boat bound for the hing Banks presents 8 marked contrast with that of an ordinary excursion boat. On the deck of a boat bound up the Hudson or to Long Branch a crowd of well dressed persons is always to be seen, and from their manner it is evident that pleasure and relaxation are their only object. The persons ‘Who throng the boats bound for the Fishing Banks present & totally different appearance, and business rst and pleasure afterwards seems to be their motto, Almost every person carries a fishing rod and @ basket containing his lines, bait and the neces- gary articles wherewith to refresn the inner man. Even the ladies who accompany them seem for the time being to interest themselves mainly in the preparations for the sport, and in its success when once commenced, and are great on the mysteries of bait, lines ana. lead. Although the weather yesterday morning was not very promising in appearance, the weil known steamer Wyoming had a iarge number of passen- gers, and on arriving atthe fishing ground found six other steamers anchored, and their passengers hard at work. The sport was at once commenced, but owing to the very heavy sea which was runnin: ‘was not generally very successful, and in about hal. an hour after the boat had come to anchor sounds of @ not very exhilarating character might be heard from ail paris of the boat, and: the services of the stewardess were called into requisition at all points. This pleasing state uf things continued for fully two hours, the majority on board being sick and forgetting tn their misery the ob- ject of their trip. Lines were hauled in or dropped in the water, bait was kicked overboard, and weary heads were laid on the deck or in an’ fp eyot Which was near at hand, At three o’ciocl é anchor was weighed and the start was made for the return trip. In about an hour's time smoother Waters were reached. ‘“Schibel’s National Brass ‘and Cotillion Band’? (consisting of a cornet and two violins) struck up a Waltz, and very soon the multi- tude were joining in the giddy whirl and had forgot ten all their sorrows. This continued till the "pout reached its destivation, and all the passengers were pea eae —_ of them nota little proud that ney en in what they called a storm and hj actually been sick. ap NEW ROCHELLE, Distinguished Visitors on Board the Nove resink—Choy-Chew Studying Journalism— Sing-Man Conversationnlist, Late for the boat, with a piie of newspapers under the arm, half a dozen execrable cigars in pocket and suiicient small change to insure one against thirst, We jumped on board the Neversink yesterday morn- ing, at five minutes past nine o'clock, and splita mew pair of “sit-upons” at the knee, No bones broken, and a few pins obtained from a compassion- ate aame, the softest corner of the upper deck was gained, where reading could be alternated with Blances at the magnificent quadroon stewardess of the boat (try a trip on it and come home heart Whole), and @ pleasant exeursion was anticipated, ‘The passengers yesterday morning were nu merous and respectable; here and there were Individuals one 1 ht not care to associate with, but to attempt to raise a sensation or a tight among the Peaceably-disposed balance of them would have : en ridiculous, as the steamer in question 18 noted or ais Teapectability, and Oaptain Joun Ketcham would be likely to act’ up to his name if he saw any signs among those he carries of 8] wing for fignts. Eighth street u, waa reached ‘and a another batch of Iittle search and aided by the glances of ail’ f distinguished group was to be teens tating er or the upper saloon, 18 ZROUP WAS composed of our Celestial visitors, Messrs. Choy-Chew and Sing-Man. accompanied by ex-Governor Michael Bain, of Louisiana, and editor of the New Orleans Republican, and Messra. Panter ih, Gray and Edward and F, W, Kenney, of New York, @il of whom were going by @ppointimenct co visit the d¢land vpradiee at New Rochelle, The Chinese | ees stews, @ Very cosey, the disoiples of Contuciug Afid the de- lager and eat was had ; soendants of the MAD Who Mv aeq pure expression 18 Devan ‘an Uhoy-Chew drew © is Eng! reservea and even dignit wun Weangere, % with ng WHO are mot int gaat ae who will listen to him he is very fond conversing. In reply ae: has come to be venerated. @an go isto the graveyard at Canton, and im the hee" burted, I can count it back Hor tnty ge novation” The only thing he found of t Chicago was the stock pens. Of in. China, he sala, that his countrymen “were as far advanced init aa We... 7 newspapers a a ference in “ane is made up by condensation of matter. He expressed himselt astonished at New York and delighted at the treatment he was Tecetving, and said he should carry back to his ouniry the pleasantest reminiscences, Messrs. Gray and Kenney had a long conyeration with him on commerce, and, well informed as they are, de- rived no sural amount of mformation from it. Ar- rived at New Rochelle, one of Leland’s far-famed traps was waiting for the party, and before time had been given to think of the ride they were landed at the most magnificent place the environs of New York can boast of. The reception was as usual cor- dial and the walk round the grounds charming. ‘This glorious retreat, embellished with all that money and navure can give, would require an eight-columa article to do it justice. Suffice it to say that it has cost whet would make many a millionna:re poor, and $100,000 are laid out on it every year, The dis- tinguished guest were received as old iriends, were seon at home, and sat down at two P, M. to one of unose repasts which one oe once in a lifetime, ‘The Celestials are not mountebanks, aad use a knife and ferk like Spee » Green turtle has aturac- tions for them, an anpaane is by no means dis- cardtd; so that the reunion passed off more than pleasantly, and when the hour arrived for the boat the parttng came too soon, Messrs. Sing-Man and Chey-Chew stayed with Mr, Leland last night and come down to New York to-day, whence they will embark for Lang Branch, where they propose s0- journing for a few days. Of Choy-Chew, it only re- mains to be suid that, with his good looks and affa- ble manner, he has a good chance of leaving this country, should such be his wish, more married than single, Young ladies at Long Branch, don’t flirt with him. As to the gentleman tn question, he does not seem averse to it; and that is all the more reason why you should be on your guard. To return to the ‘‘Neversink,” Pilot Schinck was getting impatient; Captain Ketcham also, and the passengers almost frantic with expectation, and whien the news came that the ““Chinamen” had been left behind a gloom settled on all. The trip home Was quiet and devoid of mterest, save and except tne presence on board of Miss Leland’s ponies and bas- ket wagon, The former are the veriest ‘ducks’ of horses that ever threw @ lady into ectacies of delight, They are hardly nine and a half hands high, light ba; jored and matched to perfection. Buy a similar ceam for $2,000, and you will do well. GLEN COVE, On Sunday morning last, at nine o’clock A. M., the steamer Arrowsmith left Peck slip on an excursion up the East river to Glen Cove, landing at White Stone, Sand’s Point, Glenwood and Roslyn. Not- withstanding the heavy rain that fell during the night, and the continued threatening of the weather, @ gay and numerous party had assembled at the hour appointed, and everybody seemed in high spirits and bent upon having a good time. Before the boav reached the first landing place the sun broke out cheerily in the heavens, the clouds dispersed and it was evident that the day was goin, to be pleasant. Tne arrangements of .the boat left nothing to be desired in the way of convenience and comfort, A fine breeze was blowing down the river and most of the excursionists took possession of the decks to enjoy it. They were composed of a far higher class than those who usually make up these Sunday parties, and we were very agreeably sur- pene to meet with so many respectable and well ressed ple. There were lovers there, of course, and brothers and sisters, and several whole families, even down to the ‘baby in arms.’? mfluences of the happy. dued light of the sky. hours, and ended at Rosiyn. This gave to those who were inclined three hours to examine the sur- Founding scenery. William Cullen Bryant lives at Roslyn, and we pald a visit to his house. He and his family were away from home, but we walked round the beautiful grounds, and admired the littie lakelets and the swans floating aboutin them. A more romantic spot, beautified by art and poetic de- sign, we have rarely seen. The capt of the steamer, Mr. Multee, who is very affable and cour- teous to all, sane e all board at three o'clock, when we started on the return trip and arrived at Peck slip at six o'clock, jing all other excursion bouts onthe way. We have rarely enjoyed a pleasanter trip, and advise those who need country air and like to enjoy themselves with quiet and respectable peo- ple to patronize the Arrowsmith. WGH BRIDGE, In the immediate neighborhood of this splendid metropolis of ours there is no place of resorteo de- miles on either shore of tne Harlem river, particu- the bridge at Macomb's Dam, including Spuytén Duyvil, with its estuary, on the Hudson river, The northern lines of the island of Manhattan, in the pecuilar combination of their land and‘ water scenery, are unequalied by anything in boldness or majesty the North river, or even the Rhine, which in many respects it greatly resembles, can boast, Indeed those who go up the Harlem for the firat time, nearing before making the adventure nothing in praise of its varied and for the most part grand nature unadorned—beyond the mere use of words wherewith to ejaculate his thoughts, His visit to the river was not induced by any expectation of being impressed wifh the beautiful or the striking in nature, but simply to look upon one of the grandest triumphs of modern engineering—the High Bridge, over which in vast volumes is tided in pipes of enormous diameter the water which, above CE tee ee ig the up-builder of the city of New York. The High Bridge, however, speedily becomes to the visitor a matter of second- ary importance. Of course itis tmposaibie for him to ignore its presence; but his exclamations are for the scenery in the heart of which it has, at the ex- pense of so much skilland daring and cost, been constructed. On the northern lines of the island of Manhattan, im Macomb’s Dam to Spuyten Duyvil, the shore rises boldly, almoat precipitously, from 200 to 300 feet, and as the ruggedness of the far-stretching clit is at this season almost bl | concealed by the redundant foitage of the original forest treea the grandeur of the acene as the eye follows ita sinuous frontage (the water of the river laving its feet), is nowhere out of consonance with the less bold bank of the Westchester side, While the New York shore ts remarkable for the grandeur of its extended precipice, the Westchester shore ts very beautiful because of the dbeence of this feature. And it is quite remarkable, the opposite character throughout their entire extent of the shores of the Hariem. On the southerly or New York side as we pass westward we have grand outlines that really verge on the majestic, in some places exceeding in boldness tie wail-like ines of the Palisades, while on the north. erly bank we have for the most part a rolling coun- try, with @ low shore; and, although the land rises gradually as it retreata from the water, it nowbere challenges the admiration of the observer—tbat 1s, to the degree ita opposite does. Many of our weaithy citizens, whose love of the beautiful induced them to ignore the more northerly parts of the island, have not falied to seize upon picturesque spots, on which to build their out-of- town residences, and tt Is noticeable that these villa sites, hoc only on the Harlem but in the country contiguous thereto, are rapidly being aren but without in any material degree interfering with ile nataral and striking characteristics of the right and left banks of the Hariem, Many have supposed that when the natural water chaunel which unites the Bast and North rivers is deepened, so that vessels of large cal acity CAN pass to and fro without being compelled to go around New York Island, warehouses and factories will drive away Keone) that might tend to tue esthetic improvement of the shores, Commerce, however, can never eliminate the beautiful or the Majestic from the lines of the Harlem. Its New York shore above MeComb's ‘Dam is too abrupt to Take it the seat of manufacture or of trade, while the Westchester line west of the Harlem Raliroad bridge, although not diMcult to cover with jarge superstructures for commercial Purposes, will not be valuable, poasiply, for half a cenmry to come, The foundations ior the tower ta:be erected for the ro of tie water that is ultimately to be conveyed to Washington Heights have been com- menced, The Grst course of stone has been iaid on the solid rock, and when completed the tower will have am altitude of about 185 feet from the level of tne embankment of the reservoir now in course of construction, and of about 600 fcet above low water mark. From the embankment of the reservoir, on &@ Clear day, the eye batt eastward and north- ward surveys over a magnificent country. In this sweep may be ucladed gittpsea of the ocean and Long Island, the Kast river, with it¢ many islands, parte of the city of New York, of Westchester county, the Palisades, New Jersey and outiines of tha Hills of the far-off Connecticut, When the observer | the Northern Pacific road, 38 raigs.d an additions) 200 feet what au all imposing A good deal of quiet courting went on from first to last, and here and there was a sprinkling of readers; but the gen- erality of them prey, abandoned themselves to the ay and the occasion and were The scenesy on both sides of the river never looked more charming than it did to-day in the sub- ‘Phe trip lasted about three wervedly popular as the country that stretches for larly that part of it which lies to the westward of scenery, is astonished even—if he has any love for view be will be enabled to e-~ a 2 D0, psee Tine adied miles of New York fend tovie witn thug Jett, Which alte" iy boasts what may be set down aa one OF the seven nagaral wonders of the worid— Croton High Bridge PORT LEE. T’4¢ steamer Thounas E. Hulse was crowded with pleasure seekers yesterday. Three trips were made from the 1oot of Christopher street during the day, and on each occasion the boat was more crowded than before. The weather in the early part of ty, day was dull and unpromising, but towards pon 4 Sol conidescended to show himself ane gigg. fened the hearts of hundreds who were ay: “aibde for a day’s relaxation and pleasure. The §“ene at Fort Lee was of a very animated and intersting descrip- tion, There were of couse, “hundreds .of retry and cluenuanenees L “accompanied by Rhein husbands and lovers ‘and the trip proved a at success In‘every Tes",ect, The day was spentin enous ways, nocordbr, to the tastes of the Visitors. A great number ind*gea in the luxury of a bath: some hired one 0” she numerous Sonvayancea and took a drive, ye lovers hela quiet t teavietes while saunter! ‘vn the beach or sitting beneath the shade of "ae trees, and by nearly all dancing was ke ‘ap with unflagging spirit from an hour in the afternoon until the return of the boat in " fn] eset ape day throughout was spen' ie Most enisyadle way; nothing occurred tomar the harmony of the pro- ceedings; all was merrit it and pure enioyment, and was happily treg {rom those brawls which have sometimes Charecterized the Sunday excursions to this charming spot. ‘he majority of the visitors were unwilling to quit the scene of their enjoyment until the last boat, when they returned to tne city, the better, let us hope, for tlielr day's communion with nature and the stronger for the week of toil and anxiety upon which most of them are entering. THE NEVERSINK WIGHLANDS, A large number of pleasure seekers embarked yes- terday morning on beard thejSea Bird for Red Bank and the Highlands. In spite of the threatening aspect of the weather a full hour before the depar- ture of the steamer the approaches to the wharf at the foot of Warren street were densely crowded, and the rush tothe Doat proved that the excursion to the Highlands was one of the most popular, The Cursionists were of the most cosmopolitan chal ter—Cnina, Ireland, Germany, all were represen! together with a large number of our American born citizens. Tne voyage out as far as the Highlands was of the most pleasant character and utterly devoid of incident, but shortly after leaving that place the steamer grounded ona sandbank, and dinner on the steamer appeared inevitable. In the eourse of an hour, how- ever, the tide came up, and, to the relief of all concerned, the voyage was continued ‘and Red Bank reached in safety, The Majority of the passengers on landing at once made for the Union Hotel, where all that the heart of man could desire in the shape of creature com- forts was to be founda, and the short portion of the afternoon was spent very pleasantly, The return trip was accomplished in safety and the excursion- ists were landed in New York shortly vefore eight P.M. much ROCKAWAY, This attractive place of regort for those set at liberty on Sunday from the humdrum toll of the week ,was well patronized yesterday. It was not a fasaionable throng that was there; the votaries Of fashion seek different localities; but let them seek any place they will they can find none in the vicinity of Ocean comes in more grandly and upon a was Jocality, The sky was overcast, yet not stormy, and the eyes of the excursionists were spared the annoy- auce of the direct and reflected rays of the sun. This fact Was a suficient inducement to a large company of persons from different quarters to get the deli- cious breeze flowing in from the ocean, and to pl with the invigorating surf that broke upon the shore. Two boats from Newark, two from this chy and two from Canarsie set down one after another the jolly crowds they had on board. It 18 not an_ aristocratic place, as has been said; yet one dining atthe Seaside Hotel haa a chance to give @ dollar and a half for his dinner, ‘The bathers back of tais house disported themselves in bathing garments, as they do at the haunts of fashion. A little further on, however, they went into the water half naked, and still further they did not stand as to the half, but plunged ito the dashing waves without any encumbrances whatever. The larger part of tuose who visited the beach had luncn baskets with them, and could be seen dis- Posing themselves on the sandy hillocks to ty the dainties they had brought, <A merry lot were all the parties that were seep, whether in the water or beside it, on the wharves or on the boats returning to their bomes. to provide for their gastronomic restoration before they came regaled themselves on clams or bluefish or lobsters, served in restaurants that remind one of the architecture of a town in the oti regions, Babies were there in abundance, and on the way home they fed the ear with music. A small boy with a tray, on which were several bottles and one glass, distributed wetting for the mouth, Inname- rable amokers, tugging at pipes or cigars, furnished @ smell for the nose and a smart for the eyes. Scuf- fling youths, who had studied,to advantage the cata- jogue of drinks soid at tne bar, imparted lively sensations vo the toes. Add to these the roll of the Doat, as it tolled in the heavy sea, and the grandeur of the ocean, as seen in the lowering sky, ‘wel; be imagined that the excursions to Rockaway ‘were every Way a success, BASE BALL NOTES. The base ball fever 1s not dying out by any means, as may be Judged from the arrangements which have been made for the following MATCHES TO COME OFF. Coe 16—Empire, first and second nines, at Ho- n. August 16—Eckford vs. Cincinnati, at Cincinnati, August 16—Reporters vs, Eckford Muftins, at Union grounds, . pg W%7—Mutual vs. Irvington, at Union unds, Oiueust 1%7—Keystone vs. Mohawk, at Jersey City. August 17—Eckford vs. Unknown, at Toledo, August 17—Montauk vs. Columbia, at Champion Grounds, Jersey City. August 17—Athietic, of Brooklyn, vs. Champion, of Jersey City, at Capitoline grounds. August 17—Union vs. Powhattan, at Melrose, August 18—Eckford vs. Detroit, at Detroit, August 18—Mutual vs. Union, of Morrisania, at Union grounds, August 19—Keystone vs. Marion, at Rose Hill grounds, Fordham. August 19—Montauk vs. Dexter, at Champion grounds, Jersey City. August 19—Eckford va. Niagara, at Buffalo. August 19—Mutual vs. Ross, ab Union grounds. August 20—Keystone vs. Eckford, of the Battery, at Jersey City. August 20—Gotham vs. Olympic, at Hobo! August 20—Eckjord va. Young Canadians, at Ni- ara. agi Angust 20—Atlantic vs. Keystone, of Philadelphia, at Capitoline grounda, August 21—Keystone vs. Star, of Greenpoint, at Jersey City. August 21—Atiantic vs, Star, at Capitoline grounds, August 23—Keystone vs. Star, of New York, at Jersey City. August 23—Mutual vs. National, at Washington. August 24—Matual ve. Olympic, at Washington. on 24—Chaimpion vs. Harmonic, at Jersey sity. August 25—Empire vs. Active, at Hoboken. August 25—Gotham vs. 4 at Hoboken. August 25—Montauk vs. Warren, at the Champion grounas, Jersey City, August 26—Mutual vs, Maryland, at Baltimore, August 26—Mutual vs. Pastime, at Baltimore. Atigust 27~Mutual vs. Keystone, at Philadeipnia, ‘The Orientals, of this city, started last evening on @ tour Southward, to play the Athletic and Keystoue at Philadelphia, Pastie and Maryland at Baltimore, National aud Giympic at Washingto THE NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD, Return of the Explor! Party~Favorable Report. (From the Minneapolis (Min.) Tribune, August 11.) Last evening our people were taken ms! surprise by the return of the Northern Pacific Kailroad explor- ing party from the Missourt river, consisting of P. W. Holines, agent of Jay Cooke & Co., New York: Mr. A. W. Bayiess, New York; Governor William Kt. Marehall, St. Paui: George A.’ Brackett, Minneapolis, and Pierre Bottineau, guide, + The party jeft Minneapoils on the oth of July, pro- ceeding by rail to St. Cloud, thence by teams to Georgetown on the Rea river of the North, when the party was divided, Governor Smith and his party returning to Minneapolis, and Mr. Holmes and his party proceeding on across the country to tie Missouri river. ‘They left Georgetown on the 22d of July, pushing on across the country under the guidance of the celebrated Pierre Bovun- eau, via Fort Totten, and keeping above the trail of General Sibdley’s expedition, and reaching Fort Ste- venson, on the Missouri river, at eleven o'clock on the morning ofthe sot. At ‘eleven o'clock on the morning of the dist they started on their return, and made Fort Totten, a distance of 136 miles, in twe days and a hali, and from Fort Totten to Abercrom- bie, @ distance of 165 miles, they made in four days, and from Avercrombie to Minneapolis, by and cars, they came through in three days, mi the actual time consumed in travelling from the Missouri river to Minneapolis nine days and a naif, which is witnout goubt the quickest trip that hag ever been made. Mr. Holmes and party express themselves as being eatly pleased with much of the country along the ‘oute, and are prepared to go back to the Kast with A favorable report for the prospects of the great Northern Pacific road. The country is undoubted) much better and far more feasible for a great rail way across the Continent than either the Union Pa cifle or the Southern route, and we have every rea- gon to expect that work upon the road wit com- mience at an early day, and that within three years we can go from Minneapolis to the Pacific coast by “Westward the star of empire taxes ite way.’! New York where the more magnificent beach. The weather yesterday ‘peculfarly favorable to an outside tip to this ‘The few who Were not so fortunate as nd it cay NEW YORK HERALD, MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 1869. ia tects eae TTT, THE NonTa aruanric squpnor, = [ | Roster ef the United Ststee War “esécls Composing the yy qo ig hagyreer Names of the pw and ane yrs mente—List of Omcres of the | aon and of the Varions Vosse~. The 1o110WID9 "9 119s of oMcers of the North At- lant squadron and the vessels composing the ‘88%ne, under command of Rear Admiral Poor, Who ‘has succeedea Admiral Hoff, lately recalled:— COMMANDER-IN-CHIBF, Rear Aamiral ©. H. Poor, naries HB. Caldwell, chilef of stat; Edward Foster, Paymaster, M. Cookman, Botise, olapiain; Charles Poor, Admirai’s . THE SQUADRON. Flagship Severn (secoad rate), 13 guns and 300 men. Commander—Reig Lowry. Heutenant ee Norman .H. Farquhar, Executive Oficer; David ©, Woodrow, navigator and ordnance om cer. deutenants—Jacob E, Noell, Edward L. Amory, Eawin 8. Houston, sastere—Joun ©, Soley and William W. Gullpat- nie ' Ensigns—Henry ©. Hunter and Eugene H. 0. Leuta, ter—Raward Foster (feet alao) ate ese rete ember ani > Assistant Surgeon—Ereamus ©. Dunning. -- r Engineers—George j, Barnap first assistant), Robert B. Hine (second assistant), Boatswain—J. O, Walton, Gunner—Rober¢ H. Cross. Sattmaker—Samuel Taten, Several other officers have been ordered, but their names have not not been AF eee ‘The Severn will go into commission at the Brooklyn Navy Yard cor on the 234 inst, United States steamer Albany (second rate), 2,348 tons, 9guns and 300 men, This vessel ig the flag- ship of the squadron at present, and has been order- ed 4 the Navy Department to the Portsmouth (N. Hi.) Navy Yard, when Admiral Hof will haal down his flag, as soon as Admiral Poor relieves him. She will, Bo doubt, be overhauled and sent to sea again as soon as possible, United States steamer Saugus (third rate), single turretted monitor, 1,034 tons, one 15-inch and one 11-inch Danigren guns, 150 men, Commander—Joseph P, Fyfe. Lieutenant Commander—Gubert C. Wiltse (execu- tive officer). 4 TC SERMe Corie ‘W. Pigman and Charles A, chetky. Master—John A, Vaughan. Ensign—William H. Jacques, Passed Assistant Surgeon—W iliam 8, Fort. Assistant Paymaster—George W. Long. Engineers—George J. Barry (acting chief), and Ctpriano Andrade (frst assistant), Enos M. Lewis, Rudolph T, Bennett and James A. Deaver (second assistants). United States steamer Gettysburg (third rate), a paddle wheel steamer, 726 tons, 100 men, and mount- ing but one gun. Commander—John Irwin. Lieutenant Commander—Colby M. Chester (execu- tive officer). Heutenant—John R. Winn, Master—Seth M, Ackley, Ensigns—Henry C. English, Jesse B, Smith. Assistant Surgeon—Samuel W. Latta, D hirtiga Assistant Paymaster—Charies A, Me- janie Engineers—David Jones (acting chief), David M. Fulmer, Willtam B, Sibley (second assistants), United States steamer Nipsic (fourth rate), gunboat, 593 tons, 5 guns and 90 men. Liewenant Commanders—Thomas 0. Selfridge (commanding), Albert G. Caldwell (executive officer). Lieuwtenant—Roswell D. Hitchcock. Ensigns—Robert T. Jasper, James W. Uarlin, Na- than E, Niles. Passed Assistant Surgeon—Charles L. Green. Passed assistant Paymaster—J. Porter Loomis, Engineers—Thomas M. Dukehart, acting chief; J. Van Hovenburg, James Entwistle, Levi T. Safford, second assistants, United States steamshup Seminole (third rate), screw gunboat, 801 tons, 7 guns and 125 men. Commander—Elias K. Owen. SAeutenant—Edward 8. Keyser, executive officer. Masters—Edward T, Strong, William H. Brice, Eugene W. Watson. Assistant Surgeon—William 8. Wiles. Passed Assistant Paymaster—Jared Linsley, Jr. Engineers—John H. Long, chief; Joseph ‘Tnlle; A firet assistant; Charles H. Manning, John A, B. Smith, second assistants. United States steamer Yantic (fourth rate), acrew gunboat, 593 tons, 6 guns and 80 men, Commander—Trevitt Abpoti. Lieutenant Oommander—Henry ©. Tallman, exe- cutive officer. Lieutenants—Kdwin White, Francis M. Barber, Wallace Graham. Master—Frederick W. Crocker. Assistant Surgeon— —. Passed Assistant Paymaster—Jonn R. Carmody. neers—Geol D. Emmons, acting chief; Henry M. Quig, Jefferson Brown, second assistants. ae clad Dictator (first rate), single-turretted monitor, 8,033 tons, two 15 inch Dahigren guns. Captain—Eamund R. Calhoun, Lieutenant Commanders—Francis M. Bunce, exe- cutive officer, and Charles E. Clark, navigator and ordnance officer. jeutenants—DeWitt CO. Kells, Henry W. Gwinner and Thomas Perry. ‘W. 3. McGunnegle, BE. W. Henricks and John 8. Kitchen. Phe iaas Surgeons—E, ©. Dunning and M. L. Paymaster—F. H. Hinman. Engineers—Chiel, Geo. R. Johnson; first secist- ants, Lewis J. Allen, John B. Carpenter and Edmund Olsen; second assistants, Geo. W. Stivers, Oscar B. Bee B. Bates, Benjamin F, Wood and Geo. Captain's Clerk—J. E. Engle. "8 Clerk—J, 8. Harvey. ‘The above are all the vessels at preaent belonging to the mn; but the following are rapidly fit out, and will, 00 doubt, be ordered to join the squad- ron:— Monongahela, fitting out at Brooklyn Yi screw gunboat 4,st8 tons and 6 guns. vronrel wos u shore by a tidal wave during an earth- quake at St. Thomas about sixteen months since, Passaic, one-turretted monitor, one 16-inch and on sock Danigren gun, dtting out at Philadel- ) 5 Swatara, screw gunboat, 831 tons, 7 guns, Fitting out at Brooklyn Yard. Miantonomah—double-turretted monitor—two 16- inch two Il-inch guns. This vessel created con- sideratW attention in Europe some years since, Terror—double-turreted monitor—two 15-inch and ten il-tnch guns. Fitting out at Boaton. Ly ‘The present squadron, consisting of but six wooden veasela and two monitors, will no doubt soon be re- inforced by two or more Wooden vessels and three of our most formidable monitors. So far as the show of guns ig concerned the number appears quite small; but when the calibre is taken into account it will be seen that they are of @ very formidable char- acter. Any one of the monitors is more than a match for any vessel owned by any other at present in Ou- ban waters, The present trip of Mr. Robeson and Admiral Por+ ter ig not one of pleasure, but made with a view of inspecting the navy yards and the condition of the vessels preparing for service on the west coast of Cuba. In case of any trouble in reiation to Cuba it will be found that there will be a suicient supply of physical force afloat in the sndpe of heavy guns to protect American interests. UNSAFE BUILOINGS, The following buildings have been reported as “unsafe” during the past. weekjto Mr. Wames M. Macgregor, Superintendent of Buiidings, who has caused the usual notices to be served on their respective owners:— Report No. 240, House’ No. 136 West Twenty-fifth street (rear), westerly side, walt tbadly bulged and cracked, and liable to fall any moment. The easter- ly side or front wail is also bulged and cracked in several plac Owner, A. Ahmuty. Report No. 241, House No. 42 Grand street. Brick extension in rear of building, is {2 an unsafe condi- ton, westerly wall badiy bulged, Owner, Dr. Hogg. Report No. 242. House No. 160 Elm street, walls badly cracked and settled. Owner, Dr. Hogg. Report No. 243, House No. 65 King street, ohim- neys above the roof out of piumb and in a dangerous condition; chimneys of extenmon also unsaie. Owner T, Gibson, Report No, 244. House No, 192% Varick street, north wall on brick extension overhangs; chimneys above roof are also unsafe. Owner, Ric Burke. Report No. 245, Honse No. 194 Varick street, chim- neys above the roofs in extension unsafe and dan- gerous, Owner, R, Wilson, Boston SHOR AND LEATHER MaRkeT.—In the boot and shoe market there is a conunued fair de- mand for ail seasonable goods, andithe;volume of both Western and Southern trade is steadily increas- ing. The former has nat thus far been quite up to the usual mark, but the deficiency has been more than made up by the large quantity of thick work sipped to the South and Southwest, The demand from that quarter set in eariy and has continued without interruption up to the present time; but the bak of this trade is probably over. Fine goods are Weil Sold up and the stock of heavy boots has been reduced to @ manageable compass. There is less ater e vo 801] and prices are a shade firmer. The eater market is very dull and, with stocks accumu- lating, nearly all descriptions are unsettied and lower, Manufacturers are selling goods quite freely, but slacking up on the production.—Boston Comune = celal Bulletin, Angust 14. DROUGHT IN VinGINtA.—It is believed by experi. enced and carerul judgea that not enough corn will be realized by planters along the line of railroad be- tween this place and Liberty for seeding purposes, It has not rained for more than eight weeks in Bed- ford county, andthe auffering and prostration of all Vegetation are appalling to contemplate. In some parte of the country people are cutting their corn Gown and stacking it up Wo be used as fodder, hav- ing abandoned ail expectation of its making any ve Tobacco has suffered in an equal ieasure, lany plants have not grown to any appreciable ex- tent since they were tranaplated, ‘The leaves of such plants as have grown have commenced carling up and forming a head like cabbage. The garaens entirely burnea up, and hopsekeepers are fur- nishing their tables with as much dificulty as if tt was March instead of August,—Lunchvuro Virgie nian, AUuguel 38. Tar Wearnes Yasrsnpay.—The following record wil} show the changes in the temperature for the past 1 Wenty-four hours in comparison with the cor- respon day of last year, as indicated by the ther- a6 Sey ot lant Tear HEgaLD Bullding, mometer commer of Aun street: a 1869, VOOE. sorreerssnvecesors Weekly average last iat Weekly average this yi AccIpENT TO A SEAMAN.—' steamer Colorado, Henry Gardner, yesterday morn- ing fell in West street, and, dislocating an ankle, was sent to Bellevue Hospital, SuppEN Dzata,—At half-past one yesterday after- noon, while cooking dinner, Catharine McArdln, o» No. 103 Chariton street, fell dead, The Coroner nottiled to hold an inquest. was ACCIDENTAL SHOOTING,—While Carelessl'y tand- ling aypistol yesterae> Jonn Kenny, of No. 340 ave- nue A, catally shot himself in one of his legs, inflicting a flesh wound, He waa removed to his home, ACCIDENTS.—Saturday night James Qurran was seriously injured by falling down stairs av 344 East Forty-seventh street. Sent to Bellevue Hospital. Bridget Day iter fell off the rocks in Second avenue, nearSixty-ninth street, and was so seriously injured that her removal to Bellevue Hospital was ordered. Fine IN CHERRY STREET.—At seven o'clock yes- terday morning a fire broke out in No, 401 Cherry street, owned and occupied by John McDevett asa shoddy and flock manufactory. The damage to the Stock and machinery was about $2,000, to build. ing $600. The insurance could not be ascertained, but it is understood it fully covers the loss. A BarGs Burnt.—At one o'clock yesterday morn- ing a fire broke out on board a barge loaded with hay, lying at the foot of East Seventeenth street. ‘The craft, which is owned by Henry hadoai® f was totally destroyed, together with its freight. The loss will be about $4,000; insurance not ascertained. The pene reportthat the fire was undoubtedly the work of an incendiary. MARRIAGE IN HigH Lire.—Edward Denny, late of the Britisn Royal Navy, son of the venerable Arch- deacon of Ardfert and grandson of Sir Edward Denny, Baronet, Tralee Castle,gireland, was married yesterday to Florence Annette, daughter of Charles Condell, of Kensington, England. The event took Place at the residence, in Brooklyn, of Captain Mayne Reid, the well-known author, The ceremony was @ strictly private one, only the distinguished you soldier-author, hjs charming lady and a few family friends being present on the occasion. THE PARK METEOROLOGICAL, RECORD.—The report of the Central Park Meteorological Department for the week ending August 14, 1869, shows the follow- ing atmospherical conditions during that period:— Barometer—Mean, 30.124 inches; maximum, at seven A. M, Tale 8, 30.232 inches; minimum, at two P. M. August 11, 80.022 inches; range, .210 inches. Ther- mometer—Mean, 61.03 degrees; maximum, at three P.M. August 11, 85 degrees; minimum ,at six A. M. August 8, 55 degrees; range, 30 degrees. Rain fell August 13, having’ a duration of sixty-five minutes; depth of water .63 of an inch, Fatal Fat FRoM 4 Roor.—Oeroner Schrimer held an inquest yesterday, at 59 Horatio street, over the body of James H. Jennings, aged twenty-two, the above premises early yesterday morning, while asleep. The evidence taken by the Coroner was to the effect that the deceased had persisted in going on the roof of the house, since the hot weather set in, for the Band of getting a comfortable night’s sleep. He was frequently urged to abandon the Practice, a8 the roof was a dangerous phe He would not listen to the entreaties of his friends, and ascended to the roof on Saturday night ior the last Ume. When he rolled off the the roof, Jennings was epee aye killed. Verdict in accordance with the facts, POLICE . INTELLIGENCE. A Wirt BEATER.—At an early hour yesterday morning Hannah Feely, of No. 828 East Thirty- fourth street, became involved in a quarrel with her husband Patrick, wno beat her very seriously. The ‘woman was attended by Police Surgeon Purdy and the husband was arrested. ALLEGED FEMALE HIGHWAY RosseR.—A woman named Ann Taylor was yesterday arraigned before Justice Mansfield, at Essex Market Police Court, on @ charge of larceny from the person under very dar- ing circumstances. From the statements of the complainant, Matilda Durlacker,.of No. 8 Allen street, it appears that she ecpieci and a male friend were walking along Pike street last Right, when the prisoner, Ann Taylor, came up to her and engaged her (Matilda) in conversation. The pris- oner asked where the Bri street ferry was, and drawing her away from her companion forcibly placed her hand in the complainant’s pocket and en- deavored to take therefrom @ pocketbaok contain- eg dollars. Ann was nol sufficiently power- ful to “get away” with Matilda, and she therefore called for assistance and had the would-be “hief ar- rested. Justice Mansfiem committed the woman for examination. Tae Tomes Po.tcr Oourr Yssrerpay.—There Was yesterday an unusually heavy Sunday calendar. Seventy-eight prisoners were brought in early in the morning from the various station houses of the First police district and twelve additional prisoners were brought in during the session of the court, the for- mer constituting the arrests on Saturday night and the latter yesterday's arresta, Among ali these there were no cases of special interest. The most important was that broughs against Uharles Carney, of No. Mott street, of felonious assault, by his wife. She was unable to appear and he was temporarily committed. Philip Conway, of 54 Oliver He could not swear that the latter took his watch and the accused was simply committed to answer a chi conduct. Henry Ruger, of 45 Bayard street, charged James Roberts with stealing a pair of sleeve buttons, ‘The prisoner was asked if he had ever been in State Prison and his answer was “Yes, but I have sworn off from that.” He was committed for trial at the Court of Special Sessions. ‘Three youths Were found roystering in the oyster saloon of Michsel Sullivan, No. 2 Oliver street, An attempt was made to show that they broke into the place, but it failed. One of them, William Winters, Was committed to answer & charge of disorderly conduct, QEATH OF GENERAL WILLIAM J, NAGLE. At half-past seven o'clock yesterday morning the General, who had been unwell and partially deliri- ous for some days, threw himself from the attic win- dow of his residence at 80 Madison street, thereby receiving such injuries about the head that death ensued instantaneonsly. His father was in the room at the ume, and, although suspecting his intention, coukl not catch him in time to prevent the mishap, SKETCH OF HIS LIFE. General Nagle was born tn the county of N lagara, State of New York, on September 21, 1828, and was, Consequently, in his forty-first year. He received a fine education and studied law with General Wiis Hall, who entertained a high opinion of his abilities, Notwithstanding the wish of iis friends to remain fm the legal profession, he entered a mercantile career, in which he continued Until the outbreak of the rebellion. Surrendering ‘lucrative position, he enlisted as a private in'the Eighty-eighth New York regiment of the Irish Bri- gade, for which regiment he raised a company and commanded it with distinction until the brigade was reorganized in 1868, He subsequently joined the ‘Stephens wing of the Fenian party, in the manage- ment of which fe took @ prominent part. Accom- panied by Colonels Warren and €ostello, he sailed in the Jacmel for Ireland, and in April, 1867, was arrested at Dungarv: county Waterford, by the British government, for acts previously committed in connection with Fenianism. After sufering a year’s imprisonment he was released and returned to this country. In politics he was a war democrat, and in consideration of his services during the late Presidential campaign was awarded a first class clerkship in the Tax Office under the new Commis sioners. The General was followed by lis four brothers to the war, two of whom found soldiers? ‘aves on the battlefield. In private Hfe he was highly respected, and his untimely death will doubt Jess Cast a gicom over a numerous body of friends. END OF THE SHOP TAILORS’ STRIKE. The Executive Commitiee have prepared the fol- lowing documents, and will issue the same to-day :— Headquarters of the Executive Commiitee of the General Tailors’ Union of New York and vicinity, No. 42 aveuue A, After # careful consideration the above committees camo to the conclusion to declare the strike at an end, with the ex- ception of the fol ing Orme eyer & Co, 30 Ghurgh street ; Strauss & Schein, 14 Vere street; Houmsing & Hasting, 286 Brodway; James Wilde Co. corner of Meath atreot kod Broadway; Kindakopt, Walker t d Hirscbxing & Adler, £0 White atreet, iit of tho short. but hard fought stenggle fe not for cisive victory, but for both paris an honorable com: promise, We thank gad on thie trade societies, and especially the donated to us $1,000; the donated to us @ iF cannot be our thanks ee psd 3 a sure raeaed ‘our partes we consiler they were not and did Hot care to be acquainted with our elroumstances. Fellow: workingmen, now # word with you. The Executive Com, can with conscience say they done their duty. Tf the mittee on Work were supported by the mass as they were by ingle members our victory Would have been a decisive athy we bi censured and, in some mi Fellow workingmen, it lies on you, and but on you, to gain shat voing by adhering abd sirenytbening your shop meetings; Qnd a native of this city, who fell from the roof of ‘Weapon —C0-0) th Ittee, By order of the Executive Ce vrz, EDWARD STBBR, Secretary. » SUBURBAN INTELLIGENCE. paneer a=: NEW JERSEY. Hoboken. ‘Assavumine a Woman.—A man named Brennan ‘was imprisoned yesterday on complaint of one Mra, u be had hurled several |; paving Mle te ber and put her in fear for her bodily eafety. He was held for trial. ‘ ASSAULT ON AN OFEyCE® pY Rowpres.—A party ‘of eleven Germans attempted to pass the ferrymastes on Saturday afternoon without paying their fare, Officer Van Riper ordered the men to pay, but they persistently refused, and then commenced an as sault on him, He gecande) himself bravely with hig club and so combated the ruftians that seven of them retreated, while four accompanied him to the polica station, They were brought before Recorder Pope, who fined one of them ten dollars and released the others with a reprimand, FURTHER ROBBERIES.—Two men named James Ryan and John Dwyer appeared beiore Recorder Pope yesterday and complained that a valuable watch and sixty-fve dollars had been stolen from them by one Con Neil, who boarded in the house with them, A warrant waa issued for Come arrest. Mr. Otto Votteler, residing in Palisade aven Union Hill, placed on the rear platform of a W Hoboken car & small safe containing a watch and ring and a trifle of money. While sitting in the car some thief decamped with the safe and has not since been found, Newark. Narrow EscaPE FROM DROWNING.—While the steamer Naushon was returning from Coney Islan@ to this city yesterday afternoon with a large party of excursionists one or the latter, a young man, Whose name could not be ascertained, fell overs board, but through the exertions of some soldiers from Fort Hamulton in a boat was reacued. He had been in the water nearly half an hour and managea 0 keep afloat, being an excellent swimmer, He ‘ag well nigh exhausted, Tug ROW ON THE EXCURSION OF THE FRIENDLY Sons or St. ParRick.—The report of an aileged disgraceful occurrence at the excursion of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, of this city, which ap- peared in the HERALD of yesterday, proves, on fur- ther investigation, to have been erroneous in many particulars. The entire affair up to the time of the alleged occurrence, was ares pleasant and gentle- manly in the extreme. The alleged assailant in the matter (Mr. Nugent) became enraged for some un- known cause, and appeared to become also tempo- rarily insane, assaultiog indiscriminately ladies and gentlemen. The clergy of the diocese, who were. preseut in number, were appealed to with the exe pectation that by their influence mean eth quiet him. With that intention a couple of the clergymem took hold of him, while the others stood by and en< deavored to argue Nugent into quietude. Their efforts were unavalling, as he struck out right and Jeft and hit no less than five of them. Me was fin: overpowered and held until ne came to his sen: The statement in regard to Mr. Moran (Nugen' partner) kicking the clergymen is entirely erroueous, as he took no part in the affray other than to asetal in quieting Mr. Nugent. The assault, of conte. created intense excitement, but was, in fact, littl more than a ‘tempest in a teapot.’” SNEAK THIEVES ARRESTED—A TRIP TO EUROPE SPOILED.—A young man, named Christian George, was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of being implicated in a long series of robberies perpetrated in this city and vicinity. His residence, in Ridge street, Was searched, and alarge quantity of stolem goods, consisting of carpenters’ and plumbers’ toolg and ladies’ under garments, in all valued at about $200, was found and removed, with the prisoner, sa the stauon house. The authorities believed tl the track of most of the sneak thieving operations that had been accomplished during the last six months; but in consequence George being admitted to bail prematurely the en: of justice, it 18 believed, have been/rustrated. Ju as William Fogg, alias Smith, Englishman, thirty years of age, was preparing to start for Europe by @ steamer from Mew York, on Saturday, he was tak into custody by a Newark stolen a pr ana thirty-seven doliars from Ira W. Haggerty Riche ara W. Matthews, fellow boarders of nis at No, 160 Mulbe! Street, in this city. On being arraigned before the police justice yesterday forenoon he was recognized as an ex-State Prison bird, who had we} & year On & grave Charge. Hitherto the om- cer failed to elicit anything from him by “pumping,’? but he became very communicative om bi nized by Justice Stapf. Me acknowledged the ti of the coat and Cash, and will be sent before the Special session to-day for trial. Paterson. ANOTHER FIRE.—Shortly after one o'clock yesters day morning a fire broke out in @ frame building attached to Joseph Sharpe’s manufacturing estab- lishment in Willis street, and the building was ens tirely destroyed. The main pars of here works, adjoining, Was saved, The building destroyed waa used as @ carpenter shop and stable; losa trom §1,' to $1,200, on which there te a insarance. li Was situated next to a graveyard, the surrounding fence of which was burned for a considerable dise tance, and much damage was done to the graves by the crowd trampling on them, ROCKAWAY, NARROW ESCAPB FROM DROWNING.—Three gene tlemen had @ very narrow escape from drowntag while bathing on the beach at Rockaway, L. L, yeas terday. It appears that about five o'clock P. M.a@ young Englishman, Robert Sydenham, entered the Water, but not being an expert swimmer or ac quainted with the danger of tne surf at Rockaway, Particularly so at ebb tide and with a high sea ran- ning, a8 was the case yesterday, ' , ventured too far out. He called loudly for help and General J. Dick- inson and @ Mr. Dayton went to nia gasistance and they being subsequently afded by a Mr. Clark, ace ceeded in saving his life. ‘This 18 another instance of the necessity of something being done to meet am emergency at this bathing ground, which at presené. , has neither ropes or man in attendance, \ BROOKLYN INTELLIGENCE, A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS.—On Saturday after- noon Samuel Fuller, of No. 363 Bridge street, was Tun over in Fulton avenue by a horse and wagon driven by William Lent. His injuries were not se- rious, Jonn Marks, 4 cartman, fell from his truck in Gola street on Saturday night and was seriously injured. He was taken to the hospital, Charles Foster, aged seven years, residing at Now 44 Graham street, was run over by a horse and bugay Un saturday evening and had one of his arms rac tured, Christopher Shaw, a boy, residing at No. 330 Bed- ford avenue, was run over on Saturday aftornoom by an ice wagon. The driver, Jonn G. Sweeney, was. exonorated from all blame. The boy’s injuries are not of a fatal character. Felix Gaiiagher, a painter, while at-work on the Catholic church in Twenty-first street, near Fittt, avenue, Was struck in the jeft side by a large Dolley block on Saturday afternoon, and had several of hi! ribs broken. He was taken to his home in Sevens Wenth street, DECREASE OF PAUPERISM IN MASSACHUSETTS.— The poor of era i Aug open pd a ndent directly upon the c esse in number. They are now maintained at \ six different establishments, namely, the State Alms- house at Tewksbury, which has a few more ‘wee 700 inmates; the Monson Primary School and house, containing respectively 328 and 113 im; vied the Bridgewater Workhouse and Almshouse, whe} there are less than 400 in all, and the three Sta lunatic hospitals at Northampton, Worcester an Taunton, where there are about 560 Stata r patients, making a total of 2100 in all, sides about 260 st paupers maintaine the expense of the st in cities and towns, Last year, at this time, the number at Tewksbury, Mon~ son and Bridgewater was 1,628, against about 1,560" now, while the number of State patients in the lunatic hospitals was but little less than now, and the number of sick poor in the cities and towis pros bably quite as large. If these figures are correct there has been @ decrease of about seventy-five since a year ago, Which 18 nearly tive per cent. At Monson, whence we have pretty exact statements, the cost of supporting the establishment Sais see has been less than $6,000 a month thus far, whe appropriation of $62,000 wiil not be nearly exhaust cd at the end of the year. At Tewksbury the num- ber of ihsaue inmates has increased, while at agg a Water the persons have lessened in numver. The insane hospitals are fuller than ever before, but the number of State patients is hot much increased,— Springfela kepublican, A discovery of French and Spanish goid coins hae Just been made in @ garden situated near Listeux, the majority beionging to the reigns of Charies Ve Charles Vi, Charies Vit, Charles VIM., Francis I, Henry if. and Charles 1X.; Ferdinand ¥., King of Castille and Arragon; Charles V. and bis mother Joun, heiress of Castille. ‘Fhe pieces are nearly all of lave dimensions, ont thin, and ia excellent pre+ Bervation.