The herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1835-1837, 1837-01-13
THE HERALD.
: 1RIDAY, JANUARY rs. 1887.


We have received copy Of the Report Of the Com
mittee Of Whaves relative to the erection OF grea
Pier in the North River''-made to the Common
Council On Dec. z, printed in phamplet form, and ac
companied with variety OF documents, maps, iitho
graphs, and other addenda illustrating the extent ana
importance of the work. The PROJECT was orisna,'y
started by Aldermen Clark of the first ward, anu i0
report is signed by him and Alderman lngranani'
The great mass of facts and variety OF useful NOR
nation which these gentlemen have colec'oo oi ui''
subject are highly creditable TO their INDUSTRY anu
elimination Since the project ana compieuoh Oh '"e
Erie Canal nothing has been started IN tnis STATE that
compares in point Of magnitude and importance VITA
that of the erection of pier in the North River and
percbance another in the East River in the neghbor-
hood of Bellevue. The increasing business Of the
city demands it, In recent years it has been almost
impossible, with the present number of wharves and
piers to accommodate the shipping which has crowd
ed into this port. The commerce Of New York IS IN
creasing in spite of all the and ignorance OF law
makers or the operations of bankers and exchange
dealers New York is destined in dueprocess Of time,
TO be the greatest commercial city the world ever
saw Ii would not be an exaggerated expectation to
look forward to the day when its population will be
equal and beyond that of London.
We may truly say that New Y ork is rapidly becom-
ing the great central mart of the commercial world
On this western continent 1t has been elevated by us
positon-ils natural advantages, and Its enterprise.
1t has long been the head and fountain OF all our 10
reign trade and commerce Recent events, however,
begin to show thatit has entered INTO compeuon
with London, Paris and Amsterdam Tor the con'roi q
the money market of the world This arises as nuch
from its navgabe position, from its connection by
inland communications with vast connnent-with
the fertile states on both sides of the Acghenes' ana
around the inland lakes Erie, Superior, Michigan, &C
Every emigran that settles in Michigan, or the west
ern states and territories, helps to swell the COM
lnerce, wealth. and importance of New York New
Orleans is its only riva-but the climate, position ana
peculiar character Of that inland mart, will always
throw il far behind its more favored rival.
With such prospsc-such position-and such
advantages, we hail the proposition to erect magni-
fcent pier in the North River with unfegned appro-
baton. We would even add another proposition to it.
There ought to be great Ireakwater or Mole erect
ed somewhere on Rockaway beach-or near the har-
bor 50 as to afford shelter for vessels approaching
this coast during the stormy season. The recent ap
paling shipwrecks of the Bristol, the Mexico, the
Tamarac, the Birmingham all in rapid succession,
IL some permanent remedy is not speedily devised A
mole or breakwater, to be erected by government,
should be Immediately started. On the river on ei-
fher side of the entrance TO harbour, there are
plenty of suitable spots on which to build sink
such useful work. When once in there is not sa-
fer harbour for shipping in the world but the danger
of our shores to strangers, in Indictment season Of
the year, have been fully exemplfed in these recent
sad marine disasters on Rockaway and Hampstead
beaches
BENEFIT ron THE SEAMsTREssEs AT THE FRANK
LIN THEArRE.-The work goes on bravely. Sub
scnpton after subscrption-beneft after benefit has
been awarded to the suffering and oppressed. Much
has been done, but much more remains TO do. To-
night the liberal and enterpsing Dinneford opens his
doors for the relief the Seamstrecses and Taoresses
He sets a noble example to his brother mnnagers-an
example too good and glorious not be followed up.
Tonght-tonight! All you who are imbued with
chantyal you whose hearts are not scared and cal
lous-all you who are imbued with pity-with love
for your spccies-with feeling above the brute-wth
a sensation of immortali,y-an attribute of the God
head-tonight! tonight 1.-THE cause! Heavens Re-
eistrar will transcrbe your acts, and the hearts and
the grateful tears of thousands shall be its commen-
faors.
N. B. Tickets for sale, 30 cents EACH at the desk
of the Herald Offiac.
The MERcAsTILE LrDRARy.-We are glad that the
electonor officers of the Mercantile Library is finish
ed II took place on Wednesday, and certainly we
have never that elegant literary hive in such a
state Of excitement before
"Why don't you lash these noisy young fellows,
Mr. b. "Call you such conduct taste for litera-
ture and fine arts 2'-"Why they arc worse than the
rowdies of the Five Points"
"Never mind, said I, III is emily for one day."
A Ssturnaia once year is short commons for
youthful blood and young souls. The young gentle
men Of the Association did some of therl get black
eyes and broken heads before all was over but soap,
water and care will mend them amazingly fast, Mr..
Role s elected by small majority. Let them all
now 20 to work and study hard as they have cleo
tionecred and fought ill next year. They have fin
ished their froIc-hcir play day is over. Young gen.
ilemcn go TO your work and keep good order fer one
twcivemonth. Your institution bids fair to be the first
an the city, or in the country, if il be properly con-
dacted.
--LATEST FROM FLoRIDA.--we learn by the Sayan-
nah Georgian, that Major Childs of Jacksonville.
with company of recruits and friendly Indians has
proceeded to the Indian country to ioin Gen Jessnn